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LEAMINGTON – With the details finalized, the only factor left standing between a renovated Leamington park and the groups assigned to take on the project is the weather. Members of the Leamington Horticultural Society attended the Tuesday, Jan. 28 municipal council meeting in hopes of being given the green light to obtain the supplies and items needed to rejuvenate Shotten Parkette’s Communities In Bloom gardens via a Honey Family Foundation grant of $18,000. The recommendations to allow the LHS to gather the needed supplies and materials for the gardens, a sculpture and recognition plaques as well as to dedicate the HFF donation to the segment of the beautification project were both approved unanimously by council. The grant from the Honey Foundation Endowment Fund, through the Windsor Essex Community Foundation, was presented to the municipality in the fall of 2019 for the purposes of allowing Leamington’s CIB and Horticultural Society to compliment the Shotten Parkette renovation project. The LHS began mapping out its plans for the parkette’s revamp prior to last week’s approval to use the $18,000 from the Honey Foundation for the Talbot Street West park’s impending upgrades. The plan was submitted to administration prior to the January 28 meeting. “We’re at the stage where we want to plan ahead with the sculpture,” noted Charlie Wright, (Continued on Page 2)
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Windsor Hiatus House executive director Thom Rolfe (left) and Leamington Mexican Consulate Consul Alberto Bernal sign documentation forming a partnership between the two organizations at the Consulate on Highway 77 in Leamington Thursday, Jan. 30. Through the new arrangement, Mexican migrant workers, immigrants, students and others will be able to access Windsor’s Hiatus House services through the Consulate in Leamington, which has also provided its eight staff members with a training session. (Southpoint Sun Photos)
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Mexican Consulate, Hiatus House form partnership By Bryan Jessop
LEAMINGTON – Two organizations representing people throughout Essex County are acting on the fact that freedom from domestic abuse shouldn’t be hampered by cultural differences. Hiatus House of Windsor and the Mexican Consulate of Leamington officially signed an agreement on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the headquarters of the latter on Highway 77 where the two groups would work in unison to provide Hiatus House services to women subject to any forms of domestic abuse. Moments after Leamington Mexican Consulate consul Alberto Bernal and Hiatus House Windsor executive director Thomas Rolfe signed the agreement, Hiatus House residential therapist Deborah Fowler led an hour-anda-half training program from the Consulate’s eight employees. The session trained staff on how to recognize signs of abuse in a family and how to make
referrals to Hiatus House for women who approach the Consulate with reports of abuse. Just prior to the signing, Leamington Mexican Consulate deputy consul Alejandro Noriega Valdez explained that of the more than 5,000 seasonal and contract workers making the journey from Mexico and Central American nations to Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Lambton County each year, approximately 500 are women. The Consulate in Leamington offers assistance to all Mexican migrant workers regardless of how long they are employed or living in the three-county zone, as well as students and residents hailing from Mexico. The Consulate may also indirectly assist migrant workers of other nationalities. “Today is a very special occasion for the Mexican Consulate of Leamington,” explained Bernal while thanking Rolfe for agreeing to extend Hiatus House services to Highway 77 facility for Mexico’s migrant workers who are employed in the region. (Continued on Page 2)
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Leamington mayor among those featured in new book By Sheila McBrayne
ESSEX – Women currently make up less than 30 per cent of elected members in federal and provincial parliaments, as well as municipal councils. “While Elect Her was written to encourage more women to get involved in politics, it is also a bit of an eyeopener for men who might not know what their female colleagues go through,” said Fred Groves, author of the book Elect Her. Why are these numbers in Canada so much lower than many other countries? Elect Her combines fascinating facts and illuminating interviews of 66 women from across Canada, including several local female politicians: Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Caldwell First Nation Chief Mary Duckworth, Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy, Lakeshore Councillor Kelsey Santarosa and former Members of Parliament Cheryl Hardcastle and Tracey Ramsey. The recently released book features in-depth conversations with Jan Kishkon, daughter of Windsor’s only female Mayor Elizabeth Kishkon, Hedy Fry, the longest serving female Member of Parliament, former Cabinet Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Sheila Copps, as well as Susan Thompson, Winnipeg’s only female mayor. The forward of Elect Her is written by Lakeshore Deputy Mayor Tracey Bailey. “When I first started writing this book, I had some realization of the obstacles women face when they want to become politicians, but to be honest, I was quite surprised at some of the stories I heard,” said Groves. Groves has worked as a reporter with several newspapers in Essex County, including his hometown paper, The Essex Free Press. This is Groves’ second book. He previously published Rising From the Rubble: the 1980 Essex Explosion, a book recounting the infamous gas explosion
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(Continued from Front) a member of both the LHS and Leamington CIB. The sculpture Wright referred to will be situated within a 3,000 pound, central rock structure within the smaller and more central of two floral gardens. It’s design will include mixed, burnished metals arranged in a naturalistic design as a theme to feature songbirds and grasses. The sculpture, which Wright explained would serve as the “eye of the park,” will ideally be installed in May of this year before planting begins later in the spring. The element of the project to be overseen by the Leamington “I think this CIB and LHS and funded by the Honey parkette is going to Family Foundation be a show stopper and grant will be broken a place where people down into three catwant to stop and spend egories of expenses. some time.” The design, creation — Hilda and installation of MacDonald the sculpture is beLocal author Fred Groves shows off his recently released book, Elect Her. He will be signing copies in Windsor on Feb. 19. (Submitted Photo)
in 1980, which destroyed a large section of Essex. Groves will be at Biblioasis Book Store at 1520 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 6:308:30 p.m. signing copies of Elect Her.
Mexican Consulate, Hiatus House form partnership (Continued from Front) Bernal also explained that the Mexican federal government is working diligently to ensure that equality between genders is recognized and respected for its citizens. “When this situation is not happening, we need to approach organizations and agencies that can provide the kind of support that women in these situations need,” Bernal continued. “That’s the reason we are knocking on the door at Hiatus House. We are aware of the very important work they are doing.” Hiatus House and Leamington’s Mexican Consulate began working on the formation of a new partnership in October of last year after the Consulate approached the Windsor-based branch. Presently, a satellite office for Hiatus House exists in Leamington where Fowler meets with victims of family and domestic abuse once per week. Both Bernal and Rolfe explained that a partnership including the Consulate would assist in overcoming language and cultural barriers for Mexican women living in the area who are seeking relief from abusive situations. “We’re more than happy to do this,” Rolfe said on behalf of Hiatus House in regards to assisting “Today is a very the Consulate. special occasion for Rolfe explained that Hiatus House provides the Mexican emergency shelter services for women and Consulate of children on a “24/7” basis as well as a crisis line, Leamington.” counselling programs, transitional housing, — Alberto Bernal treatment for abusive men and childcare programs. Rolfe also noted that presently, Hiatus House is presenting a business case to the Ontario Ministry of Communities, Children and Social Services to create a 45-bed shelter on property purchased along Talbot Street West near McDonald’s and the Oak Street intersection in Leamington. Now, government approval of a needs assessment phase is required to move forward with the proposal. Rolfe said that the entire process will likely take a “couple years” before it is completed, depending on government funding available to help offset the estimated $15 million cost. In cases where women and children in the Leamington area require transportation to Windsor’s Hiatus House, a taxi cab will drive them to the Louis Avenue facility free of charge.
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SECC Chilifest is Feb. 26 LEAMINGTON – Hot chilli and a warm reliable ride are two things we all want during the cold month of February. Chilifest 2020 can provide both of these items. On Wednesday, Feb. 26 South Essex Community Council (SECC) is holding its annual Chilifest at the Leamington Portuguese Club. The event starts at 11a.m. with the help of guest volunteers who dish out more than 24 donated varieties of chili. Chili is served until 1:30 p.m. This year’s event will feature chili, baked potatoes, nachos, vegetables, cake and raffle prizes. Local businesses and community groups donate the food and prizes for the lunch, which increases profits for SECC. The event raises money for SECC’S transportation services, which provide accessible and affordable transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities. “The community support for this event every year is amazing and is a critical piece in our efforts to provide valuable transportation services in South Essex,” said Carolyn Warkentin, Executive Director, SECC. Tickets for the event are available at SECC’s office, 215 Talbot Street E. in Leamington for $8. Tickets are also available at the door on the day of the event for $10. You can also purchase tickets online at www.secc. on.ca/chilifest, for $10. For those who cannot sit and enjoy their lunch, takeout is also an option. Workplaces are encouraged to pre-order take out by calling 519326-8629.
Giving Spoon fundraiser this weekend LEAMINGTON – The Giving Spoon Fundraiser held by The Soup Guru and friends is happening this Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m-2 p.m. both days. All proceeds go towards The Bridge Youth Resource Centre in Leamington. The event takes place at The Bridge, 310 Sherk St. Admission is by donation. Be sure to come out and have an amazing lunch for a great cause! The Bridge is a youth resource centre that provides access to employment and educational support, housing supports, a safe environment to access food, showers, laundry, computers and recreational activities.
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MEDA addresses skilled labour shortage in Leamington By Bryan Jessop
An organization best known for creating labour solutions around the world has brought community leaders together to solve employment challenges at a more local level. Mennonite Economic Development Associates’ (MEDA) Leamington Network Hub presented the first-ever Leamington Business Panel and Tour as a means of collaborating on ideas how to address the region’s difficulties in recruiting skilled labour employees, hosted by UE Enclosures Saturday, Feb. 1. The event featured a panel of four guest speakers who fielded questions on challenges facing employers in the Leamington region, followed by a series of tours at UE Enclosures. South Essex Community Council executive director Carolyn Warkentin, Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Leamington Mennonite Home administrator Jeff Konrad and UE Enclosure president George Bergen — who later led one of the tours for the County Road 18 factory — made up the panel of speakers while Unifor economist and policy analyst Kaylie Tiessen took on the role as moderator. Approximately 100 visitors attended the Business Panel and Tour, some of whom added to the list of questions addressed by the group of guest speakers. Employee shortage topics ranged from personal support workers (PSWs) to the region’s lack of affordable housing. Leamington’s housing situation was one of the most commonly discussed issues, as it was recognized as a significant deterrent for potential new residents seeking employment in any of the skilled labour sectors. MacDonald explained that a new sewer line slated for the north rural segment of the municipality will allow greenhouse and other agricultural business operators to construct bunkhouses or “bunkies” for migrant workers. Because of the new infrastructure, plans are in the works to make a new housing complex able to accommodate 400 workers available by mid summer of this year. While the mayor admitted that such a structure will not singlehandedly solve Leamington’s affordable housing problem, she explained that she hopes to see alleviation begin within the next two years. All panelists described Leamington’s cultural diversity as an employment opportunity rather than a challenge, although each also explained that inclusion and training are necessary to help integrate those speaking the 70 different languages from 150 various backgrounds represented across the community. “It’s important to find ways to teach them and understand
ABOVE: The Bridge Leamington Youth Resource Centre operations manager Greg Wiens addresses guests while from left to right, panelists Leamington Mennonite Home administrator Jeff Konrad, UE Enclosures president George Bergen, Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald and South Essex Community Council UE Enclosures president George Bergen leads one of multiple tours through the 72,000 sq. ft. executive director Carolyn facility following the MEDA Leamington Network Hub’s Leamington Business Panel and Tour Warkentin listen after a brief Saturday, Feb. 1. (Southpoint Sun Photos) intermission.
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The 535 Leamington Archer Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron attended a Winter Mess Dinner on January 29 at Wheatley Legion. This is a formal event where cadets are expected to use dinner etiquette, posture and decorum. (Submitted Photo)
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Excessive speed on Deer Run Rd. results in crash — clocked at more than 100 km over limit
LEAMINGTON – On January 29 at approximately 7:30 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting stationary traffic enforcement on Deer Run Road in the Municipality of Leamington when a white sedan approached the officer’s location, travelling eastbound at a high rate of speed. The officer recorded the vehicle’s speed in excess of 100 kilometres per hour over the 60 kilometre per hour speed limit and continuing to climb as it approached him. The officer activated his emergency lights but quickly
disengaged due to the vehicle’s excessive speed and potential danger to the public. The officer observed the vehicle’s taillights in the distance leave the roadway and proceeded to the location to investigate. The vehicle was located at the intersection of Deer Run Road and Fox Run Road where the driver had struck a utility pole, breaking it into several pieces with the powerline laying across the roadway. A 20-year-old Leamington resident was not injured and was charged with stunt driving, failing to stop and driving a motor vehicle with no insurance. The driver’s licence was suspended and vehicle impounded. The intersection was closed for about one hour as the hydro line and pole were repaired.
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Correction – left is right In a Letter to the Editor published January 29, 2020 in The Southpoint Sun, the author incorrectly stated that a Leamington Transit Bus driver made an illegal left turn onto Sherk Street from the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. In fact, buses are allowed to make a left turn at this intersection. The Southpoint Sun appologizes for the misinformation. (Southpoint Sun Photo)
Jewelry theft in Wheatley - police looking for tips
WHEATLEY – Sometime January 28 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., unknown suspect(s) entered a residence on Wheatley Road and stole approximately $500 worth of costume necklaces and earrings. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Larry Johnson at larryj@chatham-kent.ca or 519436-6600 ext. 87130. Anonymous callers can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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A common family dynamic has seen grandparents step in to raise their grandchildren. Whatever the reason for the change in family organization, it’s a financial burden for older adults who had planned on a comfortable retirement. Harvey Greer-Grayer of Windsor lived with his mother, but his grandmother played a major role in his upbringing. “I was with my grandmother one day and she said if she ever had any money, she would love to start an organization that helps grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. A few years passed and I was talking with my friend about wanting to do something that made a difference in the community. The idea came back to me about helping grandparents who are raising their grandchildren,” stated Greer-Grayer. The Proverb Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that was created out of a need. There are thousands of broken families throughout Canada. When parents are not able or unwilling to raise their own children, sometimes the responsibility falls to the grandparents. It can be tough on a lot of grandparents, as many are on limited incomes (old age security or pensions) and some are unable to go back to the workforce. “Though I still lived with my mom, my grandmother played a major role in my upbringing. I can proudly say I am the man I am today because of her,” said Greer-Grayer. “I found out that there are many grandparents in the area who are the primary caregivers,” he added.
The Proverb Foundation was named from a book in the Bible, The book of Proverbs, which is filled with great wisdom and knowledge that is applicable for one’s life. Grandparents have knowledge and wisdom, like the book of Proverbs.
These families are known as skip generation families. They make up 8% of family units in Canada, according to Statistics Canada, 2016. There is little to no support across the country provided for them. Some of these grandparents are struggling financially and socially to raise their grandchildren. “We (The Proverb Foundation) want to be able to offer help, not only with food, clothes and utility bills, but social help as well with
counsellors, support groups and social functions,” said Greer-Grayer, who is the group’s president. The Proverb Foundation has started an extracurricular fund to help offset expenses such as sports, music or any other activity of their choosing outside of school. “Being on a fixed income can be tough, even trips to the zoo, amusement park or museums can be a challenge. Sometimes it’s the small things that make the biggest differences. So, every month we choose a few kids and get them birthday cakes, just so they are able to feel what’s it like to have a birthday party,” said Greer-Grayer. The Proverb Foundation is currently based out of Windsor, but is reaching out to the communities of Essex County, (Leamington, Amherstburg, Tecumseh, Kingsville) and ChathamKent. One of the first extracurricular activities planned is a fun day at Colasanti’s
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Fear today, gone tomorrow When you enter “the greatest motivator is…” as a Google search, the #2 response — taking a back seat only to recognition — is fear. To me, fear can be one of the most puzzling attributes of the human mind. I recall a family get together at an aunt and uncle’s house a few doors down from our Pier Road home in Wheatley that must have taken place almost 40 years ago. As per usual, the round of goodbyes at the end of the visit were taking longer than my patience could withstand, so I went outside to wait by the car — thinking that perhaps I’d find an interesting bug like a praying mantis or a walking stick to poke at with my shoe. Taking maybe a dozen steps after emerging from the garage door (the ‘people’ door, not the one for vehiJESSOP’S cles), I turned my head 90 degrees to the right and boy, JOURNAL did I find something. It was a dog… but not just any dog. Amongst the neighbourhood kids, it was the most Bryan Jessop feared dog on Earth. Nobody knew what it’s name was, but we all knew the breed — a Doberman Pinscher. Pier Road folklore (between us kids, anyway) often described it as the most vicious, bloodthirsty and dangerous animal the planet had ever known. Any kid on that dead-end street would have gladly stood face to face with a grizzly bear, King Cobra, crocodile or Bengal Tiger over that black and brown ‘demon dog’ with the pointed ears and stubby tail. To my knowledge, nobody had ever witnessed it attack so much as a butterfly, but that didn’t matter. It was a canine delivered from the fiery depths of hell, simple as that. Needless to say, I did a 180 and fled for the safety of the garage (vehicle door was closed, thank God), screaming my head off and running as fast as my Sparx shoes would carry me. I never glanced over to see if the Devil Dog was chasing me. As far as I know, it continued to just stand there, watching me scamper back to my aunt and uncle’s house, wondering “what’s wrong with THAT kid?” To be honest, I don’t recollect it so much as barking at me. As far as I was concerned at the time, I had just narrowly avoided a gruesome death. Everybody’s dog ran “at large” back then and for the most part, nobody cared — even if it crapped in your yard. To the kids of Pier Road however, that Doberman was worse than any serial killer that we heard about in the news. The breed, as older readers may recall, was essentially the pit bull of the 1970s (I had a pit bull several years later, and it was the most harmless goofball of an animal I’ve ever known — no word of a lie, it was regularly pushed around by the family’s elderly poodle). Looking back, that Doberman’s reputation was not unlike that of “Chopper” from the movie Stand By Me. Preconceived notions have crafted the shape of human fear for thousands of years. At one point or another, it turns every one of us into an irrational, paranoid fool. Sometimes, fear is justified. Quite often, it is not. At the age of about five, I unintentionally stepped on a mud dauber with my bare feet during a visit with cousins in Leamington. Naturally, I was stung and I’ve hated/feared the damn things ever since… even though they’re actually one of the least aggressive species of wasp in the world. Fear has paved the way for more wars and genocide attempts than any historian could possibly document. On a more lighthearted note, remember Y2K? It was to be the end of civilization as we knew it. The world was to be spun into chaos and unbridled anarchy. Oh, and how often has “Snowmageddon” been in the forecast — sending hundreds rushing around to stock up on supplies — and then delivering barely enough snow to cover the grass in our yards? Some of my media cohorts reporting at the international level have covered transmittable illnesses as if they were the newest rendition of the Bubonic Plague. Mad cow. SARS. Swine flu. Zika virus. Now, the coronavirus. While taking precautions against any/all of them isn’t a bad idea, we do at the same time tend to blow things out of proportion. While it shouldn’t be taken lightly, keep in mind that the coronavirus has caused about 360 deaths in China (population; 1.4 billion). Each year in Canada (population; 37 million), the common flu claims 3,500 human lives. Social media isn’t helping matters, as some of its sources have quoted more than 10,000 deaths relating to coronavirus. “Worse than SARS!,” many of the headlines now read. MANY global situations have been worse than SARS. Doing our best to stop it? Good idea. Panicking as if all human life is on the brink of obliteration? Not such a good idea. Cool heads will achieve a solution. “Hotheads” will achieve high blood pressure.
Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley
Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives
W.E. & L.S. Rapid Railway (Windsor Essex & Lake Shore Rapid Railway), Car No. 75. Engineer in train window, exact location unknown. Around 1907.
A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland
January 1995 - The Southpoint Major Atoms Local 459s captured the crown at the Peterborough Lift-Lock Tourney. Front row, left to right: Kris Gabriele, Justin Ingratta, Ryan Willan, Sal Peralta, Steve O’Neil, Adam Howe. Middle row: Mike Bell, Gino DiMenna, Colin Bigley, Jason Penner, Rennie Santilli, Paul Omstead, Kyle Dietrich, Matt Weil. Back row: Coach Neil Quick, assistant coach Chris Bishop, assistant coach Jim Bell, assistant coach Greg Dries.
Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, February 1990
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Area 1 Volleyball Champs - The Romney Central Junior Girls Volleyball team brought home the championship honours for Area One schools and finished as “B” Division runners-up in K.C.E.S.A.A. Front row, left to right - Julie Geddes, Helen Dyck, Lynne Segedin, Jennifer Simpson, Bonnie Adams. Back row - coach Helen Fletcher, Denilla Provost, Jami Knight, Lorna Whittaker, Tonja Siddall and coach Penny Fox.
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Southpoint Sun celebrating 10 years The first issue of The Southpoint Sun was published on Feb. 3, 2010. Co-owners Jim Heyens and Sheila McBrayne saw a need for a second weekly newspaper in Leamington. The Leamington Post had served the area for more than 100 years, but The Southpoint Sun offered Leamington readers a choice in how they received their local news. From humble beginnings in the Wheatley Journal office, The Southpoint Sun was published for four years until moving the office to Leamington in 2014. A lot has changed in 10 years. The Leamington Post closed in November of 2012. The Southpoint Sun now covers Wheatley, Leamington and Kingsville, as the longtime Wheatley Journal was combined with The Sun. “In a time when most people say newspapers are a dying breed, we believe there is still very much need for a good, local community newspaper,” said Heyens. “I believe the majority of people still like to hold a real paper in their hands when possible. And for those who live outside our
free delivery area, they can always read The Southpoint Sun in its entirety online at southpointsun.ca or sign up for an e-subscription and have the paper sent to your inbox weekly,” said McBrayne.
Ten years ago inside our first issue, Feb. 3, 2010: • Our MPP was Pat Hoy. • Our hospital was called Leamington District Memorial Hospital. • John Paterson and John Adams entered the race for the seat of mayor of Leamington. • The Atoms As and Peewees both won the International Silver Stick championships. • Richard Wyma started his position as the General Manager at Essex Region Conservation Authority. • The #1 pop song on the Mix 96.7 Mix Hits List was Rob Thomas – Someday. • The #1 country song on the CJSP Country Countdown was Miranda Lambert – White Liar. In our first issue we had five columnists: • Keri with a “K” – Keri Robinson • McThoughts – Sheila
McBrayne • A Piece of Weese – John Weese • Lifestyles – Shannon Matheson • Sports Corner – The Sports Guru “I believe community newspapers still provide an exclusive community service. It’s the only place where your child’s hockey picture might be in the same week as your parents’ 50th wedding anniversary announcement. It’s the only place where it’s always news because you are local,” said McBrayne. Producing the first issue, there were six employees. Today, there are 11 employees. In addition to The Southpoint Sun, Southpoint Publishing has also diversified in to other print products like the Southpoint Tourist Guide, Southpoint Living magazine and soon to be debuted, Southpoint Living Boomer edition. The business of print has grown over the past 10 years as well. Southpoint Print has expanded to include all office materials, as well as specialty print products like pop-up banners, water bottles, pens, totes and much, much more.
Crazy Hair Day
LEAMINGTON – Gore Hill Public School’s Principal Council sponsored Crazy Hair Day for the students on January 24. Hairdos incorporated pop bottles, ribbons, birds, coffee cups and other decorations. Ten finalists were selected from all participants. In front, left to right, are Megan Sawatzky (judge), Sara Nantais, Alexis Beaul (judge). Second row: Bella Lacharite, Lizzie Smith, Ruby Whittle. Back row: Angelina Myers, Robin Logsdon-Muzzin, Anna Enns, Brandy Ribble, Emily Paquette, Ghina Hamra. (Submitted Photo)
Letter supports educators
Dear Editor, Our educators are dedicated, hardworking members of our community. Their concerns are for working conditions that benefit the children in our community. Doug Ford’s cuts mean overcrowded classrooms, and replacing on-line courses for classroom teaching will hurt our children. This is also not a budget issue: the Education Minister accepted a 14% raise last year but is denying teachers a 2% one.
Teachers are asking for less than what it cost Doug Ford’s government to cancel green energy projects. I believe striking teachers and education workers are making reasonable demands to protect public education. It seems only fair to me that the government gets back to the table and gives teachers what they are asking for. – Barbara and William Martens, Ruthven
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Happy 90th Birthday Eugene Barna ~ February 5, 2020 ~ Congratulations and Best Wishes on reaching the milestone of celebrating your 90th Birthday. Celebrate your day with joy in your heart knowing your wisdom and support have guided us all. Многая Літа Happy Birthday to you, Dad. With love from your family.
IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of
Mary reid
February 14, 1926 - February 4, 2015
Murray reid
August 17, 1921 - February 24, 1996
dan Voakes
On his Birthday February 5, 1944
IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of My Son
Scott Sovie 1968 - 2013
As time goes by without you, And the days turn into years, They hold a million memories, And a thousand silent tears. May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper in your ear, That we still love and miss you, And wish that you were here. Missing You, Mom & Brian
Love Always, Your Family
IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of
Larry Martin
December 2, 1945 – February 5, 1970
Your actions were always kind A generous hand and an active mind, Anxious to please and loathe to offend A loving brother and faithful friend. Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again. Forever in our hearts. Love you always, your sisters, brothers and families
CARD OF THANKS
Earl Dunmore On behalf of the Dunmore family, we wish to thank our family and friends for their acts of kindness and messages of condolence in the passing of Earl. Your generous donations, flowers, gifts, cards, messages, food and support have been greatly appreciated. Also thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Erie Shores HealthCare. Thank you to Kevin, Christie and their caring staff at Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre for the special love shown to our family, and also to Colasanti’s Catering. Special thanks to Pastor John and Marlene Cats. Praise God. ~ Love Norma and Family ~
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a bird being shot in Tecumseh on January 13 at 9:30 a.m.. A young Cooper ’s Hawk, which is a specially protected species under the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act, was found to have been shot in the vicinity of an apartment building in the 11000 block of Tecumseh Road. The bird was taken to a local veterinarian, but did not survive. The OPP is asking the public to assist in this investigation. Anyone having heard gunfire or a similar sound and/or witnessed anything suspicious at the above noted time and location is asked to contact the OPP’s Essex County Major Crime Unit at 519-7232491. This incident is a joint
investigation by the OPP and Conservation Officers with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Rhine Danube bowling scores
The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores for Jan. 20. Games Over 180: Ernie Purr 203, Gary Garnham 198227, John Paliwoda 188, John Fittler 203-211, Willy Fittler 206-192-221, Manfred Dickau 199, Aaron Dickau 203, Albet Salvati 195-188, Kelly Bruner 210, Heinz Kosempel 180-182-205, Chris Kosempel 213-223-215, Wayne Abbott 216-205, Tys Schaafsma 195, Jack Valade 234. Series Over 520: Gary Garnham 584, John Fittler 589, Willy Fittler 619, Manfred Dickau 523, Aaron Dickau 546, Albert Salvati 529, Kelly Bruner 557, Heinz Kosempel 567, Chris Kosempel 651, Wayne Abbott 566, Tys Schaafsma 532, Jack Valade 549. High Handicap Games: Gary Garnham 291, Jack Valade 279, Willy Fittler 277. High Handicap Series: Willy Fittler 787, John Fittler 778, Gary Garnham 776. Standings: S.W. Property 24, Lutsch Construction 24, Del Fresco 16, Weil’s Food 15, Dickau Construction 13, Fittler Farms 13.
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of
In Loving Memory of
In Loving Memory of
Bill Galloway February 8, 2018
Remembering you is easy Dad, I do it every day; But missing you is a heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain; You see life has gone on without you, but will never be the same. We miss you Dad! Love Dave, Lorie, Dan and families
Joanne LiddLe Who passed away February 1, 2017
Danny abDul-Massih June 9, 1980 – February 3, 2011
There comes a time we all must part but you left too soon and broke our hearts. We know that you are now at peace, our thoughts of you will never cease.
The day you left and gained your wings, my heart just broke in two. I wish you could have stayed with me, but heaven needed you. You left me with the memories, and I love you dearly still. No matter how much time goes by, you know I always will. You were a very special person, with kindness in your heart. And the love we had together, grows stronger now we’re apart. I know I cannot bring you back, although I wish it everyday. But a piece of me went with you, the day you went away.
Too dearly loved to be forgotten. Jack Liddle and Family
Always and forever in our hearts. Love your family.
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Giving Tuesday Campaign raises $16,000 for Community Living Essex County ESSEX COUNTY – Community Living Essex County, with the help of many generous supporters in the community, was able to raise a total of $10,000 through online, in person and corporate donations during the 2019 Giving Tuesday Campaign starting on Giving Tuesday (Dec. 4) and running up to Dec. 24. Corporate partner Libro Credit Union agreed to match each donation up to $6,000, which brought the grand total to $16,000. Additional corporate partners who assisted with the 2019 campaign included Valvoline Express Care and Little Caesars Pizza locations in Leamington, Essex and Kingsville. All proceeds from the campaign will be directed to purchasing smart devices such as smart phones, tablets, etc., to help provide technology-enabled supports for people with an intellectual disability throughout Essex County.
Pictured from left to right are: John Dufour, Libro Credit Union; Tony DeSantis, Manager, Community Relations, Community Living Essex County; Wassim Sarweh, Libro Credit Union; Karen Bolger, Executive Director, Community Living Essex County; Cassie Armstrong; and Shelbey Pillon, Manager - Planning and Technical Supports, Community Living Essex County. (Photo Submitted)
Province continues with 10-year strategy for mental health C H AT H A M - K E N TLEAMINGTON – Local MPP Rick Nicholls reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to expanded mental health care on Bell Let’s Talk Day, January 29. Approximately 30 per cent of Ontarians will experience a mental health and addictions issue at some point in their lives. Every year, two million Ontarians go to their family doctor for a mental health or addictions challenge. “The $2.5 million boost
given to local groups and caregivers throughout Chatham-Kent and WindsorEssex last year was just part one of a 10-year strategy that is still ongoing,” said MPP Nicholls. “The outpouring of activity for Bell Let’s Talk Day is terrific, but I want everyone to remember that this is a 365 day a year issue to give those struggling the supports and hope they need.” The Ontario government has prioritized six areas in mental health and addic-
MPP Rick Nicholls
tions. These priorities are reducing wait times; en-
hancing opioid and addictions services; expanding mental health beds in hospitals; creating additional supportive housing; building capacity in child and youth mental health services; and investing in services for Indigenous, remote and Francophone communities. The province invested an additional $174 million to expand community-based mental health and addictions services last year, including Chatham-Kent to Windsor developing enhanced child and youth, remote, and In-
digenous programs. Farmers’ mental health has a new hotline as well to deal with specific challenges people in agriculture face. Groups partnering with the Ontario government include: Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton-Kent, House of Sophrosyne, Windsor Essex CHC, Hotel-Dieu Grace, Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex County, Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services, and Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario.
Golden Years mini golf
Forty-eight golfers managed 85 aces on January 23 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Leading the ace parade with five each were Mary Binder and Bill Mayville. Mary Binder had the top nine-hole score with 16 and 18-hole score with 35. Best 36-hole score of 74 was by Bill Taylor. In first place with 242 was Team 3 (Dave Labonte, Marie Lasi, Mary Binder). Play continues Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s.
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Building code enforcement partnership renewed By Bryan Jessop
Greater Essex ETFO educators participate in one-day strike
KINGSVILLE – Members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Greater Essex locals participated in a one-day strike on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Pictured here are picketers on Division Street, Kingsville, on Wednesday afternoon. In December, ETFO tabled revised proposals for: smaller classes where students get the help they need; more resources for students with special needs; protection of Ontario’s Kindergarten program; and fair compensation for educators. As a result of planned job action by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association, all WECDSB schools were closed to students on Tuesday, Feb. 4. There is also a strike date of Feb. 6, affecting all 83,000 ETFO members and on Feb. 7, affecting Greater Essex County District School Board. (Southpoint Sun Photo)
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UPCOMING EVENTS DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE - Friday, February 28. Doors 6:30 pm - Show 7:00 pm. Admission - pass the hat. UPCOMING DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE Mar. 20, Apr. 24, May 29. JUSTIN LATAM AND THE STRIDE CD RELEASE CONCERT - Sunday, March 1. Doors 1:30 pm. Show 2:30 pm. Tickets $20 Online, Box Office or at the door. www.banktheatre.com LEAMINGTON DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE BANK THEATRE PARTNER FOR BUSINESS FEUD! - Tuesday, March 3 - Appetizers 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Show 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Audience Participation Requested - Tickets $20. Ticket link - https://ldccbanktheatergamenight.eventbrite.ca. Sponsorship Opportunities available contact Leamington Chamber 519-326-2721. A FUNdraising “Business After Hours” event supporting The Bank Theatre & Leamington District Chamber of Commerce. Event Sponsor - Libro Credit Union. THE WINDSOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BANK THEATRE “A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC” - Friday, March 6 - Doors 6:00 pm. Show 7:00 pm. Tickets Adult Advance $20 / Door $25. Student Advance $12 / Door $15. Online or during Box Office hours. UMEI CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL AND THE BANK THEATRE PARTNER FOR UMEI’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY ALUMNI COFFEE HOUSE! Saturday, March 7 at The Bank Theatre. 6:30 pm doors open, 7:30 pm show begins. Tickets at UMEI Christian High School, The Bank Theatre, or online. $17 Adult advance $15 student $20 door. www.banktheatre.com or www.UMEI75th.ca VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Bank Theatre Volunteer Ambassador team needs you! Ushers, Box Office, Smart Serve, painters and more! Students receive community service hours! Volunteer Membership $5 Info - visit our website or the Box Office. https://banktheatre.com/membership-volunteer/ STAY IN THE KNOW! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube. Email banktheatre@gmail.com Visit BankTheatre.com 10 ERIE ST. S., P.O. BOX 434 LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805
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The following are the latest Wheatley Bridge Club results: Jan. 21 - 1st Dale Smith, 2nd Dave Derbyshire, 3rd JC Leeson; Jan. 28 - 1st Neil Phillipson, 2nd Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Rowe Deans. Bridge is played every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club. If you enjoy playing euchre or pepper, you’ll love playing bridge. New players are always welcome.
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Keeping manmade structures up to snuff on the county’s only island municipality will once again be done with help from its northern neighbours. Leamington council voted in favour of renewing an agreement with the Corporation of the Township of Pelee to enforce Ontario Building Code Act standards for the years 2020 and 2021. The most recent such contract between the two municipalities covered 2018 and 2019 and expired December 31. Leamington has been providing Building Code enforcement for Pelee on a continuous basis since 2005. Agreements within the contract include the right of either municipality to terminate the agreement on the final day of any calendar year provided a minimum of 60 days notice is issued. In return, Leamington collects permit fees relating to Building Code matters from the Township of Pelee. The OCBA allows the councils of two or more municipalities to form agreements for the joint enforcement of both the Act and the Code, the sharing of costs relating to enforcement and providing for the appointment of a Chief Building Official and inspectors. For the new term, Township of Pelee administration requested a Building Code enforcement agreement for two to four years. “I think it’s something as a community neighbour that we need to do,” noted councillor John Hammond, on the condition that there continues to be cost recovery from the service. Over the past 15 years, prior agreements between the two communities included the collection of permit fees, coverage of travel expenses, vehicle allowances and costs relating to “professional development” for one inspect to attend Pelee Island on an average of once every two weeks or upon inspection request of up to 15 trips per calendar year. Duties for the Leamington-based inspector on Pelee Island includes building inspections, permit application reviews, meetings with building owners and contractors to address concerns and follow-up appointments on outstanding structure-related matters. All permit applications, other related documents and issuing of building permits for Pelee Island are undertaken from the Leamington municipal office on Erie Street North. The number of permits issued, hours of staff time spent, number of trips made and fee revenue generated from a Leamington inspector sent to Pelee Island have remained consistent since 2015. Over the previous five years, fees generated have increased from $14,000 (2015) to $17,000 (2019). Leamington’s Administration has proposed an annual amount of $17,500 in 2020 and $18,000 for 2021 along with $2,000 per year allocated for professional development for one inspector. Also for each year since 2015, the annual number of visits have remained under the maximum agreed upon — from as low as 12 in 2018 to as many as 14 in 2016, 2017 and 2019.
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GARRY CRANSTON
519-322-8643
519-818-4393
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CALL LOUIE or BECKY @ 519-919-7223
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27 PRINCESS, LEAMINGTON SE
FOR LEA
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TASHA SLATER Sales Representative
tasha@jumprealty.ca 519-796-3102
1008 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON
• Year round brick lakefront home with gorgeous sandy beach out the back door • 2 bdrms, family room, kitchen and bath on main floor, plus full unfinished bsmt • Parking for 4 cars with additional parking across the street
CALL ED @ 519-322-8643
There are NO extra commission charges or marketing costs to you whatsoever!
519-257-0207
• Established variety store on busy Hwy #3 between Leamington & Wheatley • Many updates, bright and clean store front & paved parking on corner lot • Additional rental income with 3 bdrm home & 2 bdrm apartment
• Location, location, location! Approx 28 acres-corner of Hwy 77 & Cty Rd 18 • In the center of commercial properties, ready for manufacturing, warehouse, etc • 2 deeds (20 & 8 acres), sandy soilbuyer must verify mineral rights
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V/L COUNTY RD 18, LEAMINGTON
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TWYLA CARDER
RO WATERF
V/L MERSEA RD 5, LEAMINGTON
• 2 ½ acre treed lot on the corner of Mersea Rd 5 & Highway 77 • Offers many possibilities, zoned commercial-septic to be installed • Municipality to approve any site plan and usage of site
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EXECUTIVE RANCH
IT’S TEA TIME!
Custom brick Ranch in Kingsville. This home shows pride of ownership with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and an open concept living with a new roof. Complete with vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. Attached double garage, and full basement. In-ground heated saltwater pool with outdoor shower and brick pool house. You’ll love this house for summer 2020. Call today!
This brilliantly appointed traditionally modern tea house & restaurant can be yours! The charm, ambiance, menu, and service keep many loyal patrons visiting. Nestled among wineries, golf courses, parks, beaches, and tourism galore, you will find this established and profitable business. Make the dream a reality. Call today! Building can be sold separately from the business.
YOUR OWN EQUINE RANCH!
LIVING THE DREAM
48 + acres! Farm with Equestrian set up! Maintain the horse farm or bring your small business & rent the lands; excellent producing soil for hay or rotation crops. Home is wonderful with back and front covered porches overlooking the lands, new kitchen w/granite counters & main floor laundry. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Multiple outbuildings with flexible uses. Perfect for a farmer, horse enthusiast, landscape business or any form of agri-business. Home & property are a pleasure to show, come see the beauty today!
1.5 acres of privacy minutes from town? Nature, peace, and tranquility with 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, country style kitchen with beautiful wrap around breakfast bar, eating area + proper dining room. The 2 living spaces upstairs are perfect for large or small gatherings. Executive master suite has an en-suite fit for Kings & Queens custom built walk-in closet, private sitting room or office with direct access to back covered deck. The fully finished basement will leave you in awe! Entertainers dream of backyards like this one - lounge poolside, or in one of the multiple covered sitting areas, wood-burning fireplace, pool house w/ bath and change room. Call today!
Buy with Confidence, Sell with Experience!
CALL CONRAD @ 519-818-4435
55 ERIE N, LEAMINGTON
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CALL BILL @ 519-564-6515
• Office space available-high visibility, municipal parking, common areas • Up to 1200 sq ft at $12/sq ft gross lease in a busy real estate office • Ideal for mortgage broker, insurance or lawyer
CALL LOUIE or BECKY @ 519-919-7223
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$799,900
Southpoint Sun - 13
CRITCHLOW
R.A. REALTY INC. BROKERAGE
$599,000
519-326-6154
Randall A. Critchlow, Broker of Record, F.R.I., C.R.A. • Bradley Reiter, MA, Broker
20 Mill Street West, Leamington, ON N8H 1S8 Office 519-326-6154 • Fax 519-326-6955 Website: www.critchlowrealty.com • Email: critch@mnsi.net
EXECUTIVE TOWNHOUSE – GOLFWOOD LAKES
WHEATLEY
483 MERSEA RD 21
Fabulous 2690 sq ft, custom ranch on a 2.11 acre lndscpd/treed ppty has the wow factor. Main flr foyer, office/ french doors, dining rm w/huge windows, open concept kitchen, grand great rm/stone f/p/soaring ceilings, master bdrms, walk in dressing rm, ensuite, pool, addt’l 2 lrg bdrms, full bath, laundry rm & 2pc bath, lwr lvl fam rm, f/p, wine room. Stone pool house, in/gr pool/spa, covered porch. Don’t miss out on this beautiful home for the growing family nothing to do but move in.
$264,900
327 SEACLIFF DRIVE WEST
Well built, custom home w/plenty of character & beautifully preserved. Set on about an acre between Leamington & Kingsville. Brand new kitchen, freshly repainted, updated bathroom large rooms w/high ceilings, quality ceramics & hardwood throughout. 3 completely finished levels plus large unfinished loft. Shop (2013) w/concrete floor, hydro & water. 4 season sunroom w/lake view. 4+ bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces, Turn around drive with beautiful interlocking brick that will accommodate up to 10 vehicles. Absolutely pristine move-in condition.
$474,900
Location in the core area of the village of Wheatley. Easy walk to almost everything. Ideal for an extended family or someone looking to live in one unit and rent out the second unit. Possession is immediate if the buyer assumes the existing tenant. Subject to the tenancy act please allow 24 hours for showing.
Beautifully finished unit provides the best in luxury low maintenance living. Over 3,000 square feet of finished living space on two levels featuring an open concept main floor layout including a gourmet kitchen with an extra-large island and breakfast bar. Master suite features a large walk in closet and luxurious ensuite bath. The lower level is equally spacious with a large family room including a second fireplace. Contact us for a personal viewing today!
BREATHTAKING VIEWS
QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD
This splendid lakefront year round residence is situated 40’ above the lake level with spectacular views and lovely breezes. Splendid lakefront year round executive residence with a super sandy beach. This private dead end setting makes it ideal for family get-togethers, complete with an outdoor pizza oven and pergola. Many upgrades and in tip-top shape. Some flooring is a natural stone. Don’t wait call us today!
Great custom home on a quiet street, close to schools. Ideal home for a large family with its large room sizes and super layout. Main floor family room accented with a fireplace & has a large deck facing the treed yard. Don’t wait call us to see it today.
The management & staff of Century 21 Erie Shores Realty Inc. are proud to introduce
186 1/2 TALBOT EAST
Are you looking to downsize or just starting out & want everything on one floor, this 2 bdrm bungalow in a desired area close to all amenities, newer flrg & vinyl windows. Freshly painted completely remodelled bath. Detached 1.5 car garage extra deep lot 50 x 200. This home is offering immed possession. This is a great home if you want a county lot but still be close to town.
$379,900
KRISTIN FERREIRA
817 EAST RUSCOM RIVER ROAD
as the newest member to the CENTURY 21 TEAM serving Windsor, Essex County, & surrounding area.
This spectacular 3+2 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch is approx. 1710 sf plus a fully finished basement & sits on a 120 x 186 country lot. Main floor laundry, open concept kitchen w/a beautiful view overlooking the backyard on the canal that has a boat dock & access to the Ruscom River. Home has been well maintained. Nice big home for the growing family & a lovely back yard to enjoy for your family & friend get-togethers. Call today to view this beautiful country home and all it has & then some.
$474,900
Kristin joins our highly trained professional sales team and invites you to give her a call today. If you are looking for someone with the energy and understanding to help you get what you want, you’re looking for a CENTURY 21 AGENT.
Kristin Ferreira
No question about it!
(Sales Representative)
Cell:
519.733.8411 519.999.9788
Email:
kristin.ferreira@century21.ca
Office:
16 BENNIE, LEAMINGTON
Great entertaining ranch home w/vaulted ceilings, home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, updated kitchen w/ lots of pull out drawers & storage, a lovely kitchen to host your get-togethers. Park-like rear yard w/in/gr pool, and pool house. Fenced in rear yard. Close to schools, shopping. Home has been well taken care of, great home for the growing family. Come take a look you won’t be disappointed. A pleasure to show.
$974,900
1553 LAKESHORE RD 123
Custom built home has everything a discerning buyer would want only 15 minutes from the 401! This nine year old exceptionally cared for spacious home features 3+2 bedrooms, 3 baths, master bedroom w/ensuite & w/in clst. Open concept kitchen living & dining room. Living room has a gas fireplace and cathedral ceilings, lovely covered rear porch. Fully finished lower lvl with wet bar area. This home is on a large 204 x 204 size lot. Approx. 3900 sq ft. Detached man cave & list goes on.
198 LAKESHORE, LEAMINGTON
This waterfront estate has the wow factor! Endless potential for weekly renting, would make an amazing b&b or lush private spa, shoreline protected, 264’ of frontage site area approx 1.5 acres that is treed, gorgeous perennial gardens, incredible ground lvl water access for swimming & water sports, 1.5 sty home has had a total designer make over, main flr 2 bdrms, 3pc bath, 3 sitting & lounging areas w/amazing waterview.
$429,900
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224 WOODYCREST AVE.
Beautifully built & lovingly maintained twin villa in popular Kingsville location. All the best in finishing details. Nothing to do, just move in & relax. 2 bdrms & 2 baths, main floor laundry, covered back porch w/screen, open concept main flr living w/gas fireplace. Basement is ready to finish it the way you like it also r/in bath best quality workmanship & spacious 2 car garage w/your own driveway and sprinkler system. Walk to all the conveniences & our wonderful restaurants & pubs, parks & beaches. Offering immed possession.
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14 - Southpoint Sun
Vince
Frank
MASTRONARDI
MASTRONARDI
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
322-7653 Office: (519) 944-5955
322-6536 Office: (519) 733-6581
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Direct: (519)
email: frankfm@mnsi.net
www.FrankMastronardi.com
25 WOODLAND, KINGSVILLE
www.VinceMastronardi.com email: mastronardiv@hotmail.com
1 DIMENNA, KINGSVILLE Prime residential building lot located in an area of prestigious upscale homes. This 0.65 acre parcel is the ideal setting to build your custom dream home in the area’s best lakefront development. Lot is approx. 96.39 x 220.97 x 128.70 x 267.12 feet. Septic system to be installed at buyer’s expense. $147,900. Call Vince 519-322-7653 or Frank 519-322-6536.
Newly designed 1759 square foot bi-level situated on a 60 x 118 ft lot. Home features living room w/fireplace, kitchen w/ large island & granite counter tops, dining room, main floor laundry, 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Master w/walk-in closet & 5 pc ensuite. Includes additional upgraded features such as cove ceilings w/recessed lighting & bathrooms with body-jet shower systems. $494,000. Call Vince 519-322-7653 or Frank 519-322-6536.
189 SUMAC DRIVE, KINGSVILLE
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23 WOODLAND, KINGSVILLE
Brand new 1350 square foot twin villa featuring modern kitchen w/island & granite countertops, living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms & 2 baths. Master includes 4 pc ensuite & walk-in closet. Includes upgrades such as cove ceilings with crown molding & recessed lighting, body-jet shower systems in both baths, grade entrance in basement, double garage, cement driveway & sodded lot. $399,900.
Call Frank 519-322-6536 or Vince 519-322-7653.
OAKGLEN LOTS, KINGSVILLE
1905 HERITAGE, KINGSVILLE
ONLY 3 LOTS LEFT!
Unique 4000 sq. ft. 2 storey with ully finished walkout basement leading to a gentle rolling ravine backyard. 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 kitchens w/ breakfast areas, 2 dining rooms, 2 family rooms w/ gas fireplaces & 2 laundry rooms. All complimented by a large 2 car garage, in groundsprinkler system and 3 spacious patios & decks overlooking a picturesque backyard. $749,800.
Call Frank 519-322-6536 or Vince 519-322-7653.
474 SEACLIFF WEST, LEAMINGTON
Two storey home situated on approx. 3.78 acres of residential land w/roughly 134 feet fronting on Seacliff West. Value is strictly in the land. Call for showings. This property can be purchased along with the neighbouring property at 468 Seacliff West. Call Vince 519-322-7653 or Frank 519-322-6536.
Prime residential building lots ranging from 0.57 to 0.81 acres in size. Oakglen`s picturesque country setting is an ideal location for your custom built dream home. This unique cul-de-sac development is nestled among mature oak & maple treees on Oakglen Drive & Kenyon Point. Ravine lots available.
Call Frank at 519-322-6536 or Vince at 519-322-7653.
Desirable waterfront home on a picturesque 1.54 acre lot surrounded by mature trees. Main level offers approximately 2600 sq ft w/ beautiful lake views from almost every room! Features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room w/ stone fireplace, family room, large kitchen, dining room & finished basement. This property has its own beach, 2.5 car garage, circular driveway, 2-tiered deck, above ground pool, tankless hot water system & more! $1,595,000.
Call Frank 519-322-6536 or Vince 519-322-7653.
337 SEACLIFF WEST, LEAMINGTON
37 WOODLAND, KINGSVILLE
Newly designed 1765 square foot bl-level on a 67.98 x 118.11 foot corner lot. Main level features spacious living room w/ fireplace, modern kitchen w/ large island & corian countertops, dining room, 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Master has walk-in closet & 5 pc ensuite. Finished lower level includes family room w/ grade entrance, 4th bedroom, 4 pc bath & laundry. Additional features include cement driveway. tray ceilings & body-jet shower systems in all 3 bathrooms. $549,900. Call Frank 519-322-6536 or Vince 519-322-7653.
Well maintained brick & stone ranch on 8.33 acres of land. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living rm, kitchen, dining rm & finished basement w/2nd kitchen & family rm. Entire roof redone in 2010 including trusses, plywood, insulation & shingles. Other updates incl windows, furnace & a/c. Property complete w/extra large driveway, single car garage & storage shed w/hydro. $679,000.
Call Frank 519-322-6536 or Vince 519-322-7653.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Call Frank 519-322-6536 or Vince 519-322-7653.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 If you are looking for inspiration, look no further than the close friends or relatives who are around you. They will have plenty of ideas that can get you fired up. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You have plenty of events coming up to keep you busy, Capricorn. You may have to pick and choose which ones to attend because you simply can’t do them all. ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Transitional issues pop up this week, Aries. You are not quite sure which direction you should go. A close friend or advisor can help you navigate the way.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, even though you think certain situations require your undivided attention, you’re really not involved at all. Avoid reading into things and wait for news to come to you.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are a team player, but this week you may need to fly solo for a bit to get a handle on all of your tasks. Once things get settled, the team mentality can be restored.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 It is time to assess your priorities, Pisces. What do you want to get accomplished over this week? You can knock out one or two items.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you feel like your hard work is not paying off, then you may need to use this opportunity to speak with a supervisor. This can spark changes you feel are necessary.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY 2 - Gerard Piqué, Athlete (33) FEBRUARY 3 - Daddy Yankee, Singer (43) FEBRUARY 4 - Gavin DeGraw, Singer (43) FEBRUARY 5 - Darren Criss, Actor (33) FEBRUARY 6 - Charlie Heaton, Actor (26) FEBRUARY 7 - Ashton Kutcher, Actor (42) FEBRUARY 8 - Seth Green, Actor (46)
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, there are some major changes in the way you feel this week, and it could take a few days to work through all of the emotions. But you’ll get a handle on things. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Big news arrives this week with much fanfare, Leo. The excitement will start early in the week and culminate by Thursday or Friday. Expect to be surprised. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Relationships can’t be the stuff of movies all the time, Virgo. Sometimes you have to go with the flow and make the most of the small daily moments.
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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Your time has been stretched too fast and too much, Libra. The stress may be on and you’re feeling it. However, the remedy is to delegate some of your tasks and lighten your load. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you’re not one for being overly emotional and sappy, but this week you can’t hold back the feelings any longer. Don’t hesitate to share your feelings.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
$324,900
45’ of beautiful Lake Erie frontage; 2 beds & 2 baths + breakwall improvements
760 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON $529,900
Beautifully maintained 3+1 beds & 3 baths; finished basement, landscaped + fenced
51 CONSERVATION, KINGSVILLE $599,900
$529,900
Impeccably kept 5 beds & 3 baths raised ranch with backyard oasis (pool, patio, gardens & gazebo)
107 ELLISON, LEAMINGTON $599,900
Beautiful 1,700 sqft lakehouse with 3+1 beds & 2 baths on ~3-acres with 278’ frontage
4206 TALBOT TRAIL, CHATHAM-KENT
$329,900
Beautiful brick ranch in quiet neighbourhood; 3+1 beds & 1.5 baths + many updates
17 GARRISON, LEAMINGTON $189,900
Lakefront property with 3 beds & 3 baths requiring some TLC & a breakwall
238 COTTERIE PARK, WHEATLEY
Beautiful 4.5-acre homestead with 2 homes; main house has 4 beds & 2 baths + pool
Beautiful 2-storey home with 3 beds & 3.5 baths, lanscaped + in-ground sprinklers
59 TRACEY, ESSEX STARTING AT
$444,900 $134,900
To be built: 2 beds & 2 baths family home in Golfside Village near park & golf course
103 CONSERVATION, KINGSVILLE
To be built: 1-floor living in this affordable 1,100 sq ft semi with 2 beds & 1 bath
1021 A OAK, KINGSVILLE
$519,900
Move-in ready ranch with 3 beds, 2 baths & heated saltwater pool in Golfside Village
Completely renovated & fully furnished lakefront home with 3 beds & 2.5 baths
Brand new 2 storey home with 4 beds, 3 baths, concrete drive + sod & sprinkler system
127 GOLFVIEW, KINGSVILLE $499,900
For Lease: ~3,200 sq ft of office/retail/ commercial space, zoned C1 in high traffic location
Updated mobile with 2 beds & 1 bath on quiet dead-end street in Viscount Estates
$359,900
20826 CEMETERY, WHEATLEY
Enjoy space & seclusion with 3+1 beds, 2.5 baths + 2 outbuildings (concrete & hydro)
Lovely 2 beds, 3 bath, lakefront home + vacant lot (148.99’ protected frontage total)
692 & 696 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON
94 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON $119,900
852 HIAWATHA, WHEATLEY
$479,900
252 RD. 7 E, RUTHVEN $1,975/ MONTH
Investment opportunity: 149’ of lakefront with 3-bed & 2-bath home (to be moved)
44 CONSERVATION, KINGSVILLE
144 HERITAGE, KINGSVILLE $499,900
$249,900
$519,900 $349,900
984 RD. 6 E, KINGSVILLE $569,900
Southpoint Sun - 15
$999,900
~ 88 acres of land located on the west branch of Two Creeks. Potential for upscale lots.
371 & 436 CONC. 1, WHEATLEY $429,000
$22,500
Business oppurtunity; well established food service for sale in the heart of town (32 Arthur Ave)
THE ORGANIC JUICERY, ESSEX
Stunning 2 $1,300,000 beds, 2 baths lakefront home with quality workmanship throughout
72 PULLEY, LEAMINGTON
Luxury & elegance meets modern functionality in this stunning 4 bed & 3.5 bath home
30 EMILY, KINGSVILLE
$554,900
To Be Built: Custom home with high-end finishes; 3 beds, 2 baths in the heart of town
229 BERNATH, KINGSVILLE $299,900
Well-kept brick bungalow in great location; 3+1 beds & 1.5 baths with family room & sundeck
12 ROGER, LEAMINGTON
16 - Southpoint Sun
Edward Burk Huffman
Lina Mastronardi Lina Mastronardi, 70 years, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Erie Shores HealthCare. Beloved daughter of the late Antonio and Ginetta Mastronardi (1997). Loving sister of Vincenzo Mastronardi, Argentina Amicone (Pat), Enrico Mastronardi (Ester), Umberto Mastronardi (Rosalie), Perry Mastronardi (Theresa). Predeceased by her brother Constantino (2010) (Concetta), Raffaele Mastronardi (2001) (Ida) (2011). Lina will also be sincerely missed by many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the Sun Parlor Home, especially the dedicated nurses, Dr. Gow and all the staff on 2West Unit for all their care and compassion shown to Lina. Family and friends were received at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7- 9 p.m. Extended family and friends were invited to St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliot Street, for the Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice or the Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens Auxiliary where Lina was a resident and a volunteer for many years. Friends may send condolences or make a memorial donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Margaret McHugh
On Thursday, January 30, 2020, Margaret Ann McHugh of Glendon, Alberta, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Bonnyville, AB, at the age of 74 years. Margaret will be forever remembered and loved by her husband of 26 years, Bill McHugh of Glendon, AB; three daughters, Jackie Hollingsworth of St. Albert, AB, Cindy (Martin) Landry of Petawawa, ON, Donna Tymchyna (Rob Pitt) of Okotoks, AB; son David (Deb) Hollingsworth of Surrey, BC; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Theresa (Murray) Tetzlaff of Leamington, ON; brother Cecil (Annette) Somerset of Barrhead, AB. Margaret was predeceased by her parents Anne and Bus Spaunburg. At Margaret’s request, no formal funeral service will be held. Memorial tributes in memory of Margaret may be sent to a charity of one’s choice.
Joe Martinho Joe Martinho, 80 years, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus. Beloved husband of Maria. Dear father of Jim Martinho (Lucy). Loving Grandpa of Matthew (Ashley), Chelsea, Amber, Mariaha and Great-Grandpa of Aliyah, Quinton and Dallas. Dear brother-in-law of Custodia Murteira (John), Lenore Charneira (John). Loving uncle of Joe Fernandes (Sharon), John Murteira (Karen), Wanda Moore (Scott), Gene Charneira, Marilyn Charneira (Sergio). Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 10 a.m. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hogs for Hospice. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
It is with great sadness that the family of Edward Burk Huffman announces his passing on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the age of 91 years. After 61 years of marriage, now reunited with his wife Thelma who he cared for several years before her passing in 2015. Cherished father of Jerry Huffman (Janet) and family, Robert Huffman (Eve) and Susan Lafleur (Dean). Proud grandfather of Jacob, Johnathan (Laura) and Nicholas Huffman. Dear brother of the late Jim Huffman (Sybil) and brother-in-law of Helen Wiper, Carolyn Connel (Roger), Ken Leslie (Becky) and the late Ruby, Evelyn, Marjorie and Bruce. Edward will be remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special thanks to the staff of Erie Shores HealthCare – particularly the rehab unit, the physio team and the placement coordinators of the LHIN. We are forever grateful to the staff of Chartwell Retirement Home Kingsville for all their hard work and dedication. Lastly, we are thankful to have been able to experience this journey at Erie Shores Hospice with the staff and volunteers that make it such a caring, compassionate and supportive facility. At Edward’s request, cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering to honour his life on Saturday, February 22, 2020 that will take place at Chartwell Retirement Home, 240 Main Street East, Kingsville, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Josie Dresser After a full and happy life, Josie Maude Dresser passed away peacefully with family on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the age of 94. Loving wife of the late Keith (2017) for 69 years. Mother of Lynne (Jerry), late Janice (2011), Tom, Ellen (Greg), Paula (Ric). Grandmother of Jean Paul, William, Kellan, Shannon and Heather. Greatgrandmother of Madelyn and Melanie. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Simple Choice (Kingsville) 519-254-2585. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Josie to the charity of your choice. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca
Pigeon bylaw on hold By Bryan Jessop
A bylaw placing restrictions on the keeping of pigeons in Leamington has been drafted and presented to council, but more time will be required to determine if it takes flight. The municipality’s Tuesday, Jan. 28 meeting included a report presented by director of legal and legislative services Ruth Orton, including a copy of By-law 04-20. The bylaw, if approved, would restrict the keeping of pigeons to named association members who raise the birds for sport or show, limit the number of pigeons that can be kept on a property, establish specific requirements for the enclosures where the birds are kept, dictate that pigeons can only be allowed outside their enclosures while they are being trained or raced and empower bylaw officers to remove enclosures that do not meet specific requirements. The associations referred to include the Canadian Association of Pigeon Fanciers, “It’s incredible the the Canadian Racing amount of damage Pigeon Union and recognized affiliates that can be done to of either organizahouses by a massive tion. Orton noted amount of pigeons.” that younger pigeons — Tim Wilkinson are often raced com-
petitively while older birds are kept for breeding purposes. The more successful racers, she explained, are often sold for thousands of dollars. Councillors including Bill Dunn and Paul Tiessen expressed sentiments that keeping pigeons should be limited to agricultural zones — a provision that is not included in the bylaw as presented to council. “It’s incredible the amount of damage that can be done to houses by a massive amount of pigeons,” explained councillor Tim Wilkinson, who explained that he’s seen such damage firsthand. During a meeting in August of 2019, council requested that Administration draft a bylaw on restricting the keeping of pigeons after six public complaints were filed over a course of the previous two years. Complaints ranged from pigeons defecating on property and scaring children to dead pigeons being found in yards neighbouring large outdoor collections of the birds. Councillor John Hammond asked if an addition could be made to proposed bylaw 04-20 requiring residents who keep pigeons to first inform the municipality of their intentions to house the animals. Orton explained that a permit process could be added, but also noted that the bylaw’s creation was not inspired by owners who keep pigeons for sport. In the form the bylaw stood as presented to council, it was officially defeated in a deadlocked vote of 3-3. In response to councillor Dunn’s inquiry on whether or not the bylaw could be altered to restrict the keeping of pigeons to agricultural zones, Orton explained that the change would be a significant amendment requiring further preparation.
Community WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, February 5, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New donors & walk-ins welcome! To book an appointment or for additional information, please contact us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888236-6283) / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App SHOOTERS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MEETS Wednesday, Feb.5 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. The meeting is a photo shoot at Milestone Studios, 3449 Walker Rd., Windsor. Cost is $20 for non-members. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE COUNSELLING SERVICES with Janice Tultz Thursday, February 6, 9:00 am -12:00 pm, by appointment at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North, Kingsville. Jan offers individual counselling related to Health and Wellness as well as Grief and Loss counselling. No Cost. To book an appointment: 226-7735830, admin@kingsvillecentre.com. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 WEE READERS STORYTIME at Wheatley Library, Mondays at 10:00 a.m. February 10, 24, and March 2, 9. Free fun and interactive program for ages 0-4. Songs, stories, rhymes and more.
KINGSVILLE GOSFIELD HERITAGE SOCIETY MEETS Monday, February 10 at 2:00 p.m. at 1st Baptist Church, Division St. N., Kingsville (back door off parking lot). Speaker: Shannon Manery, author of “Gloria”, a book following the death of her mother to Alzheimer’s and her journey as a caregiver. All welcome. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 PHARMACY SERIES WITH AARON NIXON: “HEART HEALTH”, Pharm.D. PPh., Main Street Pharmacy, Kingsville on Tuesday, February 11, 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North. Aaron will be talking about heart health including cholesterol and other related topics. No Cost. Call -226-773-5830 or email admin@kingsvillecentre.com, www.kingsvillecentre.com WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 LEAMINGTON MINOR BASEBALL TRIVIA NIGHT 20 - Wednesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m., Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W. Twelve rounds of 10 questions cash prizes, door prizes. $100 per adult team, $60 school-age teams. Snacks, refreshments available. Registration forms: Southpoint Sun office, 194 Talbot St. E. - Unit 5, Leamington or at leamingtonminorbaseball.com and follow the link Trivia Night 20.
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ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF WINDSOR-ESSEX: MEMORY CAFE on Wednesday, February 12, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North. What is a Memory Café? A memory café provides a FREE gathering place for people living with dementia, their care partners, families and friends to relax, and enjoy refreshments. No Cost. For more information contact Alzheimer’s’ Society 519-974-2220 ext. 244 or 226-773-5830.
FREE MATH TUTORING FOR GRADES 6-8, one to one and small group instruction by retired math specialist David Kolotylo from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. every Wednesday at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Register by calling Rev. Deborah Wilson-Safa 519-326-3111.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON Thursday, February 13, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North. A home-style lunch for those 55+ & young at heart! Menu: lasagna, salad, roll, dessert & beverages. Tickets are $7.00 in advance, $8.00 at the door; purchase at KCC Cafe. Call 226-773-5830 or email admin@ kingsvillecentre.com.
WHEATLEY AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY is open to the public every Tuesday, from 1:00 p.m.- 3 :00 p.m. or by appointment - call 519-6070523. Located at 171 Erie St. N, Wheatley, 2nd floor of Wheatley and District Friendship Club.
ONGOING
MOODS DISORDER GROUP MEETS the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, 1st Floor. Info: Nancy at 519-9714050 or nrkolah29@gmail.com
SPECIAL EQUESTRIANS THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION (SPEQTRA) is looking for volunteers to assist in their therapeutic riding program which provides horseback riding lessons for children and adults with special needs. Located 5 min. from Leamington.A number of volunteer options available, no experience is necessary. Contact Liz Windsor at 519-322-2463 for more info. www.speqtra.ca
GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM for anyone needing support at Knox Presbyterian Church on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
FREE ADDICTION AND HARM REDUCTION SUPPORTS via the STEPS Program Leamington location: 33 Princess St., Suite 450, or call Shawn 519-997-2828 ext. 865.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP MEETS the first Tuesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. 12 noon at Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Call 1-888-851-7376.
To place your event in the Community Calendar Phone: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca or drop off at 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 SUBMISSIONS NOT GUARANTEED.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Birthday Bash this weekend
WHEATLEY – With six wins, Rosemary Duquette and Mike Simpson led the 16 players who shot Fun Darts on January 24. Marian Hughes and Larry Evoy tied with April Simpson and Gord Crook with four wins. Winning three games were Bonnie Evoy and Jim McClellan – Garry Hope and Steve Clements – Matt Reid and Gerry Soulliere – Julie Reid and Sherry DeCaluwe. Jean Crook and Tom Hughes had two wins. The lady doublers were Rosemary, April, Julie and Sherry. And, a thumbs up goes to Steve Clements for shooting a 180. Way to play, Steve. Join the Fun Darts players on Fridays. Play starts at 7:30 p.m. Chris Goldhawk, a new member, and bar steward Sue Watson each won twice at the Meat Draws that were run by Steve Marshall on February 1. Other winners were Julie Reid, Joyce Epplett, Lianne Imeson, Val Bennett, Mabel McKee, Brenda DeJong and Bruce Tribute. Becky Wallace won the 50/50 draw. We send a Happy 88th
Birthday and best wishes WHEATLEY to our good friend, fellow LEGION NEWS member and BRANCH 324 veteran Robert Jan Watson “Shorty” Wallace. Family 825-4161 no later than and friends gathered togeth- February 20 and leave er during the Meat Draws your name and phone to celebrate and we thank number so that a meeting them. time can be set up for you. Join us on Saturdays for Once a month throughyour chance to win great out 2020, the names of quality meat at the draws those from the Wheatley that run from 3 to 5 p.m. ev- and Leamington areas ery Saturday. who paid the Supreme Plan to attend this Sat- Sacrifice in the First and urday’s Birthday Bash. Second World Wars will Entertainment will be pro- be commemorated in this vided by South River Slim column. starting at 8 p.m. February World War I: Pte Earl birthday or not – everyone Norry, CEF, Feb. 23, is welcome. 1917; Lt David Robinson, Waddies are played on CEF, Feb. 18, 1918. Thursdays starting at 7 p.m. World War II: P/O sharp. Everyone is welcome James Watt, RCAF, Feb. to enjoy a fun evening. 5, 1942; Fl/Sgt Thomas The annual Chili Cook- Thomas, RCAF, Feb. 12, Off will be held on Satur- 1942; W/O Doug Watt, day February 15. A sign-up RCAF, Feb. 2, 1943; Pte sheet is now on the bulle- Lewis Setterington, Perth tin board. Sign up for your Regt., Feb. 5, 1944; F/O chance to be the 2020 Chili Robert Offler, RCAF, Feb. Champ. 29, 1944; F/O Ray CountA Service Bureau Offi- ess, RCAF, Feb. 14, 1945; cer will be in our area from Fl/Lt Clement Mills, March 11 to 13. If any vet- RCAF, Feb. 14, 1945; Pte eran wishes to meet with Earl Merrifield, Provost him, call the Branch at 519- Corps, Feb. 5, 1946.
LDMBA Trivia Night is February 12 LEAMINGTON – Trivia Night 20 is Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Leamington Portuguese Community Club. The format is comprised of 12 rounds of 10 questions. Teams of four will vie for cash prizes, door prizes, and of course, bragging rights. Questions range from pop culture to sports, entertainment, science, geography and history. “Anything you can think of can (and will) be included,” said emcee Mark Ribble. Cost to enter is $100
County Bridge results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Jan. 27: 1st Mame Nicholson and Dave Derbyshire, 2nd Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Gail Grant and Roy Trowell, 4th Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Kingsville Bridge Club, Jan. 29: 1st Al Morrison and Frank Duransky, 2nd Derek Parry and Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote, 4th George Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall at 7 p.m.
per adult team, or $60 for school-age teams. Cash prizes will be awarded for top teams. Snacks will be provided, with the Portuguese Club lounge also open for refreshments. Funds raised will go to
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1928 Pontiac sedan remembered An email arrived from Larry Bell of Leamington: “Hi Bill. Your recent article on the 1947 Monarch coupe prompted me to submit this story for your consideration. “Back in 1952, Dad bought Uncle Stan Pulley’s 1928 Pontiac four-door sedan, a car with many unique features. It had a split block
THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE
1928 Pontiac sedan.
catch the bus to Leamington High. That farm is now a nursery across from the former Peanut Centre farm. “After school, it was usually driven down Mill Street to the café for a footlong hot dog followed by ice cream at Chuck’s Dairy Bar. “GM created Pontiac in 1926 as a cheaper line of six-cylinder cars sold beside the more expensive Oakland. Body styles offered in 1928 included a two-door coupe, roadster, cabriolet, two-door sedan, four-door sedan and landau sedan.” Sedan prices ranged from $950 to $1105, Oshawa factory list. One of my favourite characters was Gord Hazlett, who passed away in
Bill Sherk six with distributor in the centre, four-wheel mechanical brakes, a floor mounted foot starter, a heater consisting of a sleeve over the manifold to direct heat into the cabin, a wooden steering wheel, wooden spoke wheels, a windshield that cranked up a few inches for fresh air, an exposed rear fuel tank, a rear mounted tire on a rim, and a fold up foot rest in the rear to help you settle back into plush mohair cushions. “I installed purple mood lights and a radio. Until I got my license, I was only allowed to drive it up the 6th Concession and park it on Joe Pickle’s farm to
Toronto at the age of 93. He owned a 1927 Pontiac fourdoor sedan which is still in his family today in Madoc. Gord drove that Pontiac to many cruise nights over the years, and it had only twowheel brakes (operating on the rear wheels). Larry was lucky his Pontiac was a year newer with four-wheel brakes. He could stop a lot faster than a twowheel brake car, and in the early days of its time on the road, it would have had a red metal triangle fastened to the rear fender on the driver’s side saying “4 WHEEL BRAKES” as a warning to other motorists not to follow too close. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca
Leamington and District Minor Baseball Association. Registration forms are available at the Southpoint Sun office, 194 Talbot Street East, Leamington (Unit 5) or contact Mark at 519-5511890.
Pets of the Week Thank-you to all our 2019 Essex County 4-H auction buyers. Your support helps our 4-H program grow in Essex County
BUDO
PUDGE
9 month old Lion Head Rabbit, female. Budo is a super sweet little rabbit who loves attention. She loves to be brushed and pet and would love a home where she can snuggle up into your lap and take a nap. She loves to be cuddled and doesn’t mind being held.
5 years old, female. Pudge is a friendly confident cat who enjoys being near you more than on you. She’s interested in whatever you’re doing but is more likely to supervise your work than to pitch in to help you finish. She’ll play gently with wand toys...as long as they’re attached to your hand! She’s also happy to curl up in a catbed or on a cushion if you need to complete chores without feline supervision.
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ACANA & ORIJEN 129 Erie St. S. NUTRAM, FROM, Leamington ZIGNATURE, CANIDAE 519-325-1112 NATURAL BALANCE, Join us on Facebook OVEN BAKED
ADM Agris Chris Snip Agris Henry Klassen All Canadian Entertainment Banwell Douglas Barette Excavating Bob Knight Bonnie Popov Brad Bergeron Butch Marchand Chevalier Drainage Country Fresh Packers Dan & Bobby Sue Diemer Dave Kendrick Delta Power Ed Gibbs Electric
Essex Feed Warehouse Garnet & Sue Morris Gords Abattoir Inc. Grand Valley Fortifiers Greg Gill - Rafi Auto Greg Pillion Greg Underwood Harrow Feed Store Hensall Co Op Jack Morris Jeff Startichuk Ken Hatt Kendrick Funeral Home Larry Bergeron Lindy Gardner
Madden Industrial Martin Rahn McGrail Farm Equipment McKim Farms Nostads Rachel Jewell Richard Roelandt Rogers Family Scott & Lisa Bradt Setterington's Fertilizer Sollio Agricultrual Sunnybirch Farms Tim Ferriss TS Mullens Work Smart Safety
Thank-you to the Comber Agricultural Society and the Colchester South & Harrow Agricultural Society. Your commitment to an agricultural fair and 4-H keep us strong. Thank you to our auctioneers Marty Unholzer and Jack Morris, thank-you for a job well done!! 4-H is for Youth age 6-21 yrs. If interested in becoming a member please join us. For more information contact Dave Unholzer at 519-791-7165 or email: essexcounty4h@gmail.com
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E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 12:00 noon. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
AUCTIONS
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RESIDENTIAL LOADS TO the dump. House clean-ups. Old appliance and metal pick-up. Call Ken at 519fe5 322-8305. _____________________________
GROOMING BY DANIELLE - CPPS Certified Groomer in Leamington, 10 years experience. For all your pet grooming needs, please call 226526-7971 or message me on fe5-26 Facebook. _____________________________
ELECTRICIAN - LICENSED ELECTRICAL contractor, semi-retired, looking for smaller wiring jobs and wiring repairs including additions, renovations. Call 519-326-7900. ECRA/ESA Licence #7013042. ja29-fe12
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INCOME TAX – Confidential preparation of Personal, Farm and Senior Returns. Free pick-up and delivery in Essex County. E-file or regular filing. Over 35 years experience. Call Tim Mousseau 519-975-2414 or toll free 1-855-975-2414. ja29-ap15 _____________________________
IRWIN PLUMBING - New homes, renovations, repairs. Same or next day service. Since 1999. Call Tim 519ja6-tf 825-7245. _____________________________
B&B MOVING & DELIVERIES - Three guys with extensive experience moving and delivering furniture. 10% senior and student discounts. For all your moving needs, call Neil for a free quote at oc11-tf 519-566-1366. _____________________________
ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan tf Bailey. 519-825-7698.
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SOUTHPOINT PRINT: Envelopes, invoices, flyers, postcards, brochures, booklets, drivers logs, tickets, and many other custom print jobs. Call Mallory 519-398-9098 or mallory@southpointsun.ca.
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Notice of Public Meeting to Consider a Community Improvement Plan Take Notice that the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will consider a Community Improvement Plan, being under Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.1990, c.P.13, concerning the entire Municipality of Chatham-Kent, on the date, and at the time and place shown below.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES Deadline for classified advertising in the SOUTHPOINT SUN is Friday at 12 Noon.
Date: Monday, March 2, 2020 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Municipality of Chatham-Kent Council Chambers Address: 315 King Street West, Chatham, ON Purpose of the Public Meeting The purpose of this meeting is to provide adequate information to the public and to permit interested persons and agencies the opportunity to make representation in respect of the Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – A Plan to Support the CK Plan 2035 Areas of Strategic Focus. A brief overview of the proposed incentives will be provided. Generally, the goals and objectives of the existing Downtown and Main Street Areas, Commercial, and Employment CIPs are carried forward, which are: • To stimulate development activity in the region that increases investment in existing and new industrial buildings/employment uses and employment growth. • To provide incentives through planning policy in strategic areas that support new investment in existing an new industrial buildings and to assist the build-out and occupancy levels in areas where large groupings of industrial land exist. • To assist the redevelopment of properties within existing industrial park areas which may be more marketable for different and higher-order employment uses. • To continue to focus investment in the Downtown and Main Street Areas for beatification, revitalization of retailing, expansion of residential choices in the downtowns and (re)development of vacant and underutilized lands. • To continue to invest in the commercial areas outside of downtowns areas. In addition to the above, the CIP also focuses on financial incentives to support housing in the Municipality. The Municipality is experiencing a shortage of affordable housing options, but also a general shortage of a variety of housing options, in particular rental housing, where the vacancy rate has been under 3% for the past few years. The CIP is intended to complement the various initiatives and legislative changes introduced to date by the Province through the Housing Supply Action Plan. Specifically, the CIP would offer financial incentives for certain Rental Housing Developments, Affordable Housing Developments, and Secondary Dwellings. Information and Providing Comment A copy of the draft Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan is available online: https://www.chatham-kent.ca/business/planning-services/PlanningNotices A copy of the proposed Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan is available for inspection at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre, or at any Municipal Service Centre, during normal business hours. For more information about this matter contact Ryan Jacques, Manager, Planning Services at 519.360.1998 or ryan. jacques@chatham-kent.ca. Mail should be directed to Municipality of Chatham-Kent Planning Services, 315 King Street West, Box 640, Chatham ON N7M 5K8. Any Person may attend the public meeting and/or make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan. Those who wish to address Council respecting this matter are requested to notify the Municipal Clerk by telephone prior to the meeting. If You Wish to be notified of the decision of the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent on the proposed Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan, you must make a written request to the Municipal Clerk, at the address below. If a Person or Public Body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent before the proposed Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan is adopted and the by-law passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. If a Person or Public Body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipal Clerk of the Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent before the proposed Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan is adopted and the by-law are passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Municipal Clerk’s Office Municipality of Chatham-Kent 315 King Street West, PO Box 640 Chatham, ON N7M 5K8
Phone: 519.360.1998 Fax: 519.436.3237 Email: CKclerk@chatham-kent.ca
Dated at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent this 5th day of February, 2020.
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E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 12:00 noon. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Kingsville BIA is hiring a
Full Time BIA Coordinator! Reporting directly to the Kingsville BIA Board of Management, the BIA Coordinator is responsible for executing Marketing Plans, Advertising, Promotional Events, Organizing Social Events and providing Administrative Support. Email resume and salary requirement to kingsvillebia@bellnet.ca by February 14, 2020. The full job description can be found at www.kingsvillebia.com
PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.18/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnaclejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education de4-tf required.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES M&M FARMS LTD Greenhouse Worker positions available at our Leamington and Kingsville locations. Responsibilities: crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work Conditions: fastpaced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, kneeling, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. Hours: 45+ hours per week including weekends. Wage: $14.18 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education or experience required. Must have own transportation. Please forward resume to conniemmfarms@outlook. com or fax: 519-322-0681. ja29-fe26 _____________________________
GREENHOUSE WORKER - Responsibilities include crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work conditions are fastpaced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bend, crouching, kneeling, handeye coordination, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays. $14.18 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education required. No experience required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@ orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8). fe5-tf _____________________________
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ASSISTANT GREENHOUSE VEGETABLE GROWER Greenhouse operation that grows peppers.
Position Summary: The Assistant Greenhouse Vegetable Grower will coordinate all aspects of the produce development and applied plant science based on production in our 47 acre greenhouse for Bell Pepper production.
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• 20-30 hrs per week • People skills • Computer skills • Customer Service • Phone experience
We are seeking
GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE
• Compensation is $14.00/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required. • Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse. Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4
GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager. Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.18 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed. Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6
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Position Responsibilities and Accountabilities: • Oversee 47 acres of Belle Pepper production. • Determine nutrient and watering moisture requirements. • Control pests by implementing integrated pest management (IPM). • Control environmental conditions by regulating humidity, ventilation and temperature utilizing climate control system. • Communicates cultural or plant issues to Grower. • Responsible for recognizing crop issues and diagnose issues. • Maintain records of crop activities and observations, including pesticide applications and growth records. • Know specifications for the crop. • Develop growing schedules for Pepper production. • Help top troubleshoot greenhouse mechanical environmental control system. • Delegate set routines and aid in the training of greenhouse workers. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Grower. • Operate and maintain equipment used in greenhouse operations including irrigation, Jeff Kelly - Ron VanderVecht fertilization, weed and pest monitoring etc. K. • Work efficiently and independently within a team environment. Tyler Chadwick - Jason J. Melo • Maintain high standards of conduct and professionalism and lead team to Talbot success. 203 Street West Leamington, ON N8H 1N8 Knowledge and Skills: • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Grower Assistant within a high-tech greenhouse environment. Fax 519-326-7008 • Familiarity with computer environmental system. E-mail: general@cbleamington.com • Must have a strong understanding of plant growth, plant physiology and interaction with varying environmental conditions and requirements. • Must be familiar with horticulture nomenclature. • Ability to communicate effectively ( written, oral and speech) in English and ( Spanish) would be an asset. • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Equivalent Education and experience. GEORGE DELRUE
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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER The MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on February 19, 2020, at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Civic Centre, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8. Description of Land(s)
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Roll # 3650-110-002-07800 Pt Lt 13, Con 1 (Front) (Raleigh) As In 372329 Raleigh; Subject To Execution 89-1163, If Enforceable; Subject To Execution 92-0800, If Enforceable. Being 23309 Dillon Rd, (Chatham). P.I.N. 00884 0015 (LT). Assessment: IX 137,000
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Roll # 3650-140-010-70000 LTS 1 & 2, BLK A, PLAN 196; HARWICH. Being 8602 Talbot Trail, (Cedar Springs). P.I.N. 00940-0122 (LT). Assessment: CT 65,000
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Southpoint Sun - 21 LEFT: The Sharks’ Drew Denomey steals the puck from Petrolia’s Josh Jamieson, who attempts to clear the Flyers’ zone with teammate Matt Hunt during the first period of a Stobbs Division match Wednesday, Jan. 29. Wheatley won the crucial game in the race for fifth place by a score of 4-1. RIGHT: Shannon Olson of the Sharks pursues Petrolia defenseman Brett Moore in an attempt to prevent him from clearing the puck out of the Flyers’ zone during a Wednesday, Jan. 29 PJHL game. Olson scored twice in his team’s 4-1 win to secure fifth place in the Stobbs Division. (Southpoint Sun Photos)
Sharks feast on Flyers, clinch fifth spot in Stobbs By Bryan Jessop
As fourth place in the Stobbs Division slipped out of reach for the Wheatley Omstead Sharks, the team made a crucial step in keeping fifth out of reach for the Petrolia Flyers. The Sharks and Flyers went head to head in the most pivotal game of the season thus far for Wheatley Wednesday, Jan. 29. Stepping up to the call for a strong performance, the Sharks posted a 4-1 victory to put six points between themselves and sixth-place Petrolia, officially securing fifth in the nine-team Stobbs Division. In the event that the Flyers were to win their last three “I thought it was games and the Sharks our most consistent lose their last three for effort of the past few a 36-point tie, Wheatweeks, at both ends ley would have won of the ice.” the tiebreaker with 17 — Josh wins compared to 16. Carnevale The first period was one of Wheatley’s most uneventful in recent memory, with neither team finding the back of the opposition’s net. The only power play was a contested too many men call against the Sharks, although the hosts killed off the twominute setback without incident. After 20 minutes of play, both Kyle Metson of the Sharks and Jakob Knowles of the Flyers steered aside 10 shots. Knowles robbed Alixe Saliba from close range with a pad save before a breakaway for Braedon Caetano missed the target late in the period. The Sharks put the first mark on the scoreboard just prior to the second frame’s midway mark when Josh Talerico struck at even strength. The goal was set up on helpers from affiliate player and defenseman Ryan Mucha and Saliba. As the clock ticked down to just over two minutes,
Caetano buried his third since returning to the Sharks from the Junior B Chatham Maroons, assisted by Saliba and Talerico. Shannon Olson potted two straight power play markers for the Sharks in the third, bringing the score to 4-0 after being set up by Dawson Iles and Mason Gow and then Brett Enns and Lucas Poisson. Brenden Bouvier spoiled Metson’s shutout bid with 1:17 to go on a shorthanded effort, but that was as close as the visitors would get. The Sharks outshot Petrolia 36-30 including 15-6 in the third. Wheatley went two for seven on the power play while the Flyers were held to zero for four. “I thought it was our most consistent effort of the past few weeks, at both ends of the ice,” Sharks head coach Josh Carnevale said of the win against the Flyers. On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Sharks visited the Wallaceburg Thunderhawks to solve the 2-2 regular season series deadlock between the two Chatham-Kent groups. Wheatley won the game 4-2 with goals provided by Saliba, Jordan Gualtieri, Olson and Talierico with the empty netter. The Sharks’ final regular season home game will bring the Lakeshore Canadiens to Wheatley Area Arena Wednesday, Feb. 5 for a 7:30 p.m. opening faceoff. The Sharks’ reg-
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Childcan Tournament approaching By Bryan Jessop
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Atom Minor A hangs on to 4-2 series lead The Southpoint Point Pelee Karting Atom Minor A Capitals opened their Bluewater Final OMHA playoffs this past weekend battling the Essex Ravens. On Friday night, the Caps hosted the Ravens, determined to keep their OMHA dreams alive. Southpoint came out slowly and it was Essex who would strike first on the power play. Southpoint replied 14 seconds later as AJ Youssef pushed the puck ahead on the ensuing faceoff and shot on net. The goalie had trouble controlling this shot as it snuck past him, trickling over the line. Five minutes into the middle frame, Jonathan Recker grabbed the puck, skating in and firing on net. Brayden Foster banged at the rebound with the puck coming to Ben Liebrock who ripped in his shot five-hole shot to take the lead. With 5:15 to go, Recker skated the puck in at net. Kayden Cook banged at it with the rebound going back to Recker, who jammed it in the side to go up by two. A little over a minute later, after a scramble off the draw, Liebrock chipped it by the defender going in alone and deking past the goalie to cement the Southpoint 4-1 victory. Karly Franklin played strong in net to earn the win. (Continued on Page 23)
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Flyers squeak by Komoka Kings By Bryan Jessop
Another nailbiter for the Leamington Flyers has ended on a positive note. After giving up three onegoal leads, the threat of seeing their perfect 2020 record being marred by the Komoka Kings seemed all too real for the Flyers. In the dying minutes of overtime however, former Sault Ste. Marie Thunderbird Nick Smith earned the hosts a 4-3 win. The match was the third in the last four to go into sudden death for the Flyers, and with the win, put them within two points of locking up second place in the Western Conference. A handful of unlucky bounces in the attacking zone kept Leamington off the scoreboard for most of the first while Ryan Polidori faced only three shots in the Flyers’ net. Finally, with 2:16 to go, Thomas Michaud tapped at a rebound from the right side of the Komoka net that hopped through a gap in Rahul Bola’s armour and bounced over the line. Jaydon Fetter and Nicholas Beneteau drew assists on the goal, which stood as the only tally of the opening 20 minutes despite two earlier overlapping Kings’ power plays. Although Leamington’s forward lines continued to pepper the Komoka net with a barrage of shots in the second frame, Dario Beljo tied the match on a power play for the guests just beyond the six-minute mark. A recent acquisition, Smith put the Flyers back into the lead about nine-and-a-half minutes later via his first with Leamington as assists were credited to Josh King and
Dowson Zheng of the Kings approaches Flyers puck carrier Nick Smith as he maneuvers in the corner to the let of the Komoka net during the first period of a Thursday, Jan. 30 Western Conference match at Highbury Canco Arena. Smith scored twice in Leamington’s 4-3 double overtime win, extending their winning streak to nine games. (Southpoint Sun Photo)
Kade McKibbin. The onegoal advantage stood until the second buzzer, by which point the Flyers were outshooting their guests 37-12. The Kings tied the game again on their second shot of the third frame, this time on a Russell Oldham effort. The stalemate was sustained for just over two minutes, until King beat Bola after taking feeds by Fetter and Robinson. A short time later, Oldham was given another opportunity to tie the game, having been granted a penalty shot. Polidori however denied the veteran forward and former St. Thomas Star to keep Leamington ahead for the time being. Oldham however avenged the missed opportunity less than three minutes later to pull Komoka into a 3-3 deadlock. The Flyers registered their 50th shot of the game with more than nine minutes remaining in the third, but continued struggling to come up with another go-
ahead goal. Neither team could produce a fourth goal over the balance of regulation, setting the stage for a five-minute session of four on four overtime. Despite being granted a man advantage in extra minutes, Leamington couldn’t produce another goal by the evening’s 65 minute mark, forcing five minutes of three on three. Less than a minute and a half from seeing his new team settle for a tie, Smith earned his second marker of the night and as a Flyer to earn Leamington the victory. Wyatt O’Neil and McKibbin assisted on the game-ending play, helping to extend the Flyers’ winning streak to nine games. The home team outshot the Kings 58-23, although it was held to zero for four on the man advantage while Komoka went one for three.
“We didn’t offer our best effort any any means,” noted Flyers head coach Cam Crowder. “With the parity in this league, you better show up with your best effort or you’ll be disappointed with the results. Two things can happen with winning streaks like this — you start to understand that you can win any game, but complacency can set in and make you think that you’re better than you really are.” The Flyers will take to the road Wednesday, Feb. 5 against the London Nationals for a 7 p.m. start before returning to Highbury Canco Arena Thursday, Feb. 6 for a match against the Sarnia Legionnaires. The game will begin with a 7:10 p.m. opening faceoff and will serve as Alumni Night for former Flyers players, coaches and staff.
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(Continued from Page 22) On Saturday the Capitals travelled to Essex for Game 2 of this six-point series. Essex came out strong and Southpoint found themselves in a 3-0 hole. It wasn’t until late in second that Brayden Foster won the draw to Ben Liebrock who pushed it back to Owen Derksen at the point. Derksen fired his shot on net with Zack Bradley and Foster fighting for the rebound until Liebrock finally pounded it home. Essex scored a few minutes later and added an empty netter to hand Southpoint a 5-1 loss in a very uninspired game. Both teams were back at it in Leamington on Sunday afternoon. A minute and a half in, while on the power play, Jonathan Recker shot from the point. Ben Liebrock tried tipping it but Kayden Cook, following, slapped in his shot top shelf to get on the board first. With 2:45 left in the opening frame, Essex evened the score. Then with 19 seconds to go, with the man advantage, Essex scored again to take the lead. Three minutes into the second, Charlie Ketler passed to Brayden Foster on the wall. On a nice exit, Foster sent a pass to Tyler Thomas up the middle who outmuscled the D to go in alone and wired his shot in blocker side. Essex replied a few minutes later. In the middle frame, Cook found the puck on the wing and skated in, sliding a pass across to Zack Bradley who made a nice move and backhanded his shot past the goalie to get even again. Recker and Thomas thwarted an Essex attempt to clear. AJ Youssef came out with the puck, skated towards the net and made no mistake lifting his shot high blocker to take the lead. Southpoint killed off a penalty and defensively was able to clear any last attempts by Essex the rest of the way as they hung on for a well played 4-3 victory and a 4-2 points series lead. Karly Franklin stood tall in net making key saves late to earn the win for her squad.
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Kings drop weekend games For only the second time this season, the Kingsville Kings have hit a three-game losing skid. Friday, Jan. 31 brought the local GMHL team to Port Colborne to take on the Niagara Whalers, who posted an 8-1 victory over the guests. Brendan D’Agostino, Maxim Antonov and Dillon Hill provided Niagara with a 3-0 lead after 20 minutes before Pavel Kotov offered the only tally of the second frame for a 4-0 score. Dakota Miskolczi scored for the Whalers early in the third before Richard Boruta potted the only Kings tally of the match, assisted by David Matecha and Austin Scratch. Thomas Young and Dallas Loiselle replied with power play markers for Niagara before D’Agostino finished the scoring with his second of the day. Kingsville was outshot 62-29. The schedule for the Kings didn’t get any easier from there, as they hosted the division-leading St. George Ravens Sunday, Feb. 2. Following a scoreless first period, Kingsville’s own Zachary Dillen opened the scoring 39 seconds into the middle frame after taking feeds from Noah Schultz and Dexter Gourlay. St. George bounced back with five straight before the period ended, off the sticks of
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Team Repmann won the Sun Parlour Curling Club mixed bonspiel. From left to right are Alison Riopelle, Ed Craig, Jason Maisonville and Christian Repmann. (Submitted Photos)
Recent Kings acquisition Kade Coussens (right) — a Kingsville resident — battles the Ravens’ Bo Stevenson for control of the puck along the boards during the Sunday, Feb. 2 GMHL match at the Kingsville Arena Complex. Kingsville dropped its third in a row with a 7-4 loss. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Colasanti)
Bret Mcinall, Christian Polio, two on the man advantage by Matt Marinier and Connor Burlon with just over a minute remaining. Vaclav Boguaj answered back 70 seconds into the third stanza for the Kings on passes by Matecha and Noah Schultz. Burlon got the goal back for the Ravens nine seconds later. Dillen brought Kingsville to within two on a pair of power play goals, first assisted by Schultz and Jerry Kilpimaa and then by Schultz. Mcinall finished the scoring for
St. George with 64 seconds to go. The Kings were outshot 49-38 in their fourth loss in the past five games. With the dry spell, Kingsville has slipped to third place in the South Division, one point behind Niagara and three ahead of North York. The Kings will play two consecutive games in Windsor against the Aces February 8 and 15, both with 7:30 p.m. starts. The regular season concludes on home ice Sunday, Feb. 16 with a 3 p.m. start against the Aces.
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Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Each year the Sun Parlour Curling Club (SPCC) invites curling teams from the area to its sheets to partake in good curling and good fun. On Saturday, Jan. 11, eight local teams and one team from Bowling Green, Ohio, stepped out on the ice to show their skills in a one-day mixed bonspiel at SPCC. The Christian Repmann team dominated, winning top score. Second place in the standings was the Roy Paine team followed by the third-place Tim Stevenson team. It was a long day because three 8-end games were played in one day, but the fabulous food provided by Henry Furtado kept all the participants fueled up and ready to take on the challenge.
Southpoint Community Trophy Atom Grey played against Southpoint Blue. Grey started the scoring when Connor RumbleAnastacio skated down the ice and fired a shot. Blue’s goalie Chris Resendes made a stop, but Logan Konrad was there to put in the rebound. Chace Collins picked up an assist. Connor attacked a second time, but as he crossed the offensive blue line the puck was tipped to teammate Landon Carlini, who sent the puck into Blue’s net. Logan scored his second of the game when he put in a rebound resulting from a Gavin Butiniello shot. After two periods, it was 3-0 for Grey and goalie Ty Gould was doing a great job, but Blue made a comeback in the third. Steve Belanger started them off with shot that leaked past a sprawling Gould. The next goal came from his teammate Charbel Nicholas. The assist went to Carter Kretschmann. Connor scored a fourth goal for Grey. Blue pulled their goalie and it paid off with a goal by Charbel. Seconds later, Grey’s Nic Magri pounced on a loose puck at centre ice, brought it over the blue line and shot it into the empty net. Final was 5-3 for Grey.
Mite Stars
Last week the Breakaway Mite Stars saw Alec Whittal, Noah Hodgkins and Ethan Williams on several occasions going after loose pucks and swatting pucks away from opposition players. Alexander Renwick used his speed to steal the puck and stickhandle it down the ice on a number of occasions.
Novice Majors win, tie
During an experimental Hockey Canada season of splitting between half and full ice sessions, the Southpoint Capitals Major Novice hockey team finally got a taste of full ice, jumping right into playoff hockey. Game 1 at home pitted the locals against the Windsor Junior Spitfires. Both teams adapted well to the large ice surface at the Highbury rink and entertained coaches and parents alike with many end-to-end rushes in a wide-open affair. Stellar goaltending by the Caps’ Alex Jackson and Dario Graziano backed up hard work by the defence and fierce back-checking by the forwards. Windsor struck first early in the second, but the Caps swarmed the net throughout the period and were rewarded when Judah Raffoul buried a low drive just inside the post on a perfect feed from Isiah Knelson and dogged fore-checking by Landen Tiessen. The goalies took over after that and shut down all scoring chances leaving the teams with a hard fought 1-1 draw. Game 2 against Riverside had the Caps flying from the opening draw and they were rewarded with three first-period tallies. Landon Tiessen opened the scoring with assists from Isiah Knelson and Judah Raffoul. Riverside tied the game, but the Caps roared back with two more late in the period. Lincoln Kniaziew slammed home his own rebound with helpers from Nolan Jones and Zack Taylor. Just over a minute later, Paul George tapped the disc into a wide-open net on a stellar pass from Keegan Duarte and dogged fore-checking by Adam Enns. The team seemed to be a little too comfortable with the lead and Riverside fought hard late in the third to ultimately tie the game with 35 seconds left. From that face off, the Caps drove the puck deep into the offensive zone. Keegan Duarte and Paul George fought off the opposing defence and fed the puck back to the point where Nolan Jones buried his drive top shelf where they keep the peanut butter with nine seconds left to give the Caps and thrilling 4-3 victory. Novice Major sponsors include Sunset Produce, Flavor Fresh, Ashley Gardens, Nature Fresh Farms, Jose’s Bar and Grill, Leamington Collision and Windsor Beauty Supply.