The federal government has announced an investment of over $15 million to assist Caldwell First Nation in upgrading the southern dyke along the edge of vulnerable land near Hillman Marsh called Hillman Marshland.
The dyke is a crucial element for protecting low-lying areas from flooding, especially in regions prone to heavy rainfall, storm surges, or
rising water levels.
The Caldwell community is reinforcing their dyke to prevent potential flooding of over 3,440 hectares, which includes numerous buildings, businesses, and infrastructure on both First Nation and municipal land.
The project is being funded through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF).
Essex Region Conser-
vation Authority’s CAO Tim Byrne says they are happy to help in any way they can.
“We are pleased to be able to assist in facilitating this protection system partnering with the Federal Government, the Municipality of Leamington and most importantly, Caldwell First Nation and the local ratepayers within this watershed basin area of the Hillman Marsh,” he said. “We col
lectively have struggled for many years with attempting to mitigate the impacts of climate change and flood and erosion hazards on the polders area and now, have fortunately, with the strong partnership of all of the above, have secured funding to proceed with a protection system that will be sustainable.”
“Protecting and stewarding lands and waters for the benefit of all be-
ings, especially our citizens, is a priority for Caldwell First Nation,” said Chief Mary Duckworth of the Caldwell First Nation. “This dyke repair is one of many essential actions we are taking with our partners during this time when we are all experiencing the impacts of climate change in Southwestern Ontario.”
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Leamington, Kingsville, Wheatley
LIONS RAISE $11K FOR HOSPICE, MRI
The Leamington Lions Club recently presented a cheque for $11,000 to the Erie Shores Hospital Foundation, earmarked for both Hospice Erie Shores Campus and the ESHF MRI campaign. Proceeds are from their annual pancake breakfast at Hogs for Hospice weekend and their ongoing work at Chances Gaming Lounge. From left are Dave Dillon, Peggy Lashmar, Steve Lashmar, Deanna Bavetta (ESHF), Bruce Medcalf, Larry Harrison, Paul Bunnett-Jones, Penny Bellhouse (ESHF), Sandra Hughes and Candy Westlake.
“The improvements to the dyke in Hillman Marshland will provide Caldwell First Nation with better protection and safety from flooding,” added The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. “Climate change is a significant challenge for the community and the dyke will help combat erosion from more severe weather events.”
homes and businesses at peril if the dykes ever give way.
“The Municipality of Leamington is always appreciative of funding that improves the quality of life and safety of its residents, and the reinforcement of the southern dyke at Hillman Marshland is a critical step in the protection of our community,” says Hilda MacDonald, Mayor of Leamington and Warden of Essex County.
The Municipality of Leamington is also grateful for the boost to the fight against erosion in that area, with many
“We are also proud to continue to support and partner with our friend and neighbour, Caldwell First Nation, in their stewardship of the lands on which we live, play and work.”
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Tasha Slater
Music: Stephen Flaherty Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens Book: Ahrens & Flaherty Co-conceived by: Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, & Eric Idle
Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald speaks at the federal government announcement last week. Municipality of Leamington photo
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Community loses dedicated volunteer
By Mark Ribble
The area lost one of its most staunch supporters on August 9 when Lorraine Gibson passed away suddenly after a tragic accident in uptown Leamington.
Lorraine’s long-standing dedication to community service was known to many and she touched the lives of strangers as well as friends.
Born and raised in Montreal, Lorraine settled in the Muskokas and raised her family, before a visit to her youngest sister — Carol Bell — prompted her to make a move to Leamington.
Carol and her late husband Bill had moved here from the GTA in 1997.
“Both of my sisters came for a visit and eventually moved here,” Carol told the Sun last week. “Lorraine immersed herself in the community.”
Carol says that she was volunteering at the Community Hope Centre when news came of Lorraine’s accident and she immediately rushed to Windsor to be with her sister.
Lorraine’s children arrived later that evening
and Lorraine passed away early the next morning, surrounded by her family.
Lorraine’s passing has not only left a hole in her family, it has also left a hole in the volunteer community.
She always had a destination during her daily walks and Carol says she walked everywhere she went.
“I know exactly where she was going when the accident occurred,” she said. “I’m going to miss her. We did quite a lot together.”
Lorraine’s involvement in the Migrant Worker Community Program is well documented as she took a keen interest in helping those who could not help themselves.
She was an avid reader and passed that passion on to her grandchildren. She regularly donated books to Thrift on Mill.
While raising her three children, Lorraine went back to school and earned her law degree, and Carol says that allowed them to work together a bit when Carol was a private investigator.
She also volunteered
for SECC and was instrumental in the local Toastmasters organization.
Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald considered Lorraine a friend and she was shocked when she heard about her accident.
“I saw Lorraine’s hard work first-hand,” she said. “She was really a leader with the Migrant Worker Program and started a quiet movement towards reaching out to the migrant worker community. She will be dearly missed.”
In 2019, Lorraine was awarded the SECC’s “Volunteer Change Maker Award” for volunteer work in the community and unwavering commitment to migrant workers living in Leamington and Kingsville. She had an extensive history serving the Canadian Red Cross and learned — and taught — Tai Chi later in life.
The Migrant Worker Community Program office summed it up best when speaking of Lorraine on social media after her passing.
“With heavy hearts, we remember Lorraine Gibson, a cherished member of our Migrant Worker Community Program. Her kindness touched many lives, and she will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with her family and friends,” said the post.
Lorraine was especially proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, (with one more on the way) and they will all miss her dearly.
Countless other people — some friends, some co-volunteers — posted
Carol says that Lorraine’s selfless volunteerism and spirit was evident in everything she did.
“She was always fighting for the underdog,” she says. “She always wanted to help people.”
messages of condolence on Lorraine’s obituary over the past couple of weeks.
Each one was a testament to the lady they knew and the lady they admired for her fierce community spirit. The family invites people to share memories on Lorraine’s tribute wall at reidfuneralhome.ca
LORRAINE GIBSON
S’aints rock Seacliff once again to help food banks
By Deanna Bertrand
Legendary local rock group
The S’aints performed and raised funds for local charities with the popular Rock Seacliff Park show this past weekend.
A total of $4614.40 was raised by donations at the show Saturday night for local food banks. The third annual free concert was presented by St. Clair College and LiUNA!625, in partnership with the Municipality of Leamington,
the Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee and produced by The Bank Theatre.
The multi-talented band played many rock hits and several originals and consists of musicians Jody Raffoul, drummer
Jeff Burrows (The Tea Party), Wes Buckley, Kelly “Mr. Chill” Hoppe, David Cyrenne, Kelly Howell, Marty Bak, Liz Robinson, Stephanie Baker and Jim O’Neil.
Leamington’s own Jody
Raffoul will return to the Sunset Amphitheatre on Saturday, September 14 for an all-original acoustic performance at 7:00 pm.
The S’Aints group, known for its Sleighing Hunger Christmas shows, will once again join forces with St. Clair College and Caesars Windsor Cares featuring holiday classics on the Colosseum stage on Friday, Dec. 22 at 8 p.m.
Kelly Howell of the S’aints performs at Seacliff Park on Saturday night. Deanna Bertrand photos
Leamington’s Jody Raffoul, right, sings as Kelly Hoppe plays the saxophone and Jeff Burrows keeps time on the drums during The S’aints’ performance on Saturday night.
opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings
It
was
39 years ago today... well, Sunday, but who’s counting
This past weekend, I reached 39 years in the newspaper business and got to thinking about how much has changed over those 39 years.
My first foray into the ‘composing room’ at the old Leamington Post on September 1, 1985 was an eye opener.
I’d never witnessed the behind-the-scenes workings of a newspaper before and although I was anxious to get into the industry, I didn’t know what I was in for.
It was a pretty quick
education and by the next day, I was out in the pressroom, beginning an apprenticeship that lasted five years.
The composing room, however, was where everything came together.
The editor and reporters wrote their stories on typewriters and brought them back to our typesetters, who then typed the stories into a computer terminal that had no screen, so they typed thousands of words a week blindly. I still admire them for that — Val, Pam and Margaret
were the typsetters whose fingers went a hundred miles an hour.
As for ads, I learned to use border tape, adhesive wax and the other typesetting machine, which produced one line of type at a time. We had to wax and cut the output from the computers and put all of the lines of type together to created an ad.
This was a major technological advancement over the previous methods of lining up letter after letter (backwards) in lead.
1932 Plymouth “old school” street rod
Manley Watson opened a shoe store on Talbot Street East in Leamington in 1932. Seventeen years later, he purchased this cream-and-blue 1949 Monarch four-door sedan from Eaton Motors, just down the street from his store. Gord Eaton operated that dealership from 1940 to 1954.
The photo was taken at the Watson family home on Erie Street South with Manley and his son Jim, who operated the store after Dad retired. Jim’s son Scott also worked in the store. Watson’s Shoe Store served Leamington for over 60 years, until Jim retired in the 1990s.
The Monarch was introduced by Ford of Canada in 1946 and the name reflected the patriotism in Canada that followed the Allied victory in the Second World War. The first
Monarchs shared the same body as the Mercury 118 and gave Ford dealers a car to sell in the medium-priced field. Under the hood was Henry Ford’s flathead V8 engine. The 1949 Monarch with completely new styling was the Canadian version
THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE
Bill Sherk
of the 1949 Mercury, but the Monarch was unique in being built and sold only in Canada. Always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.
The editor, Mike Thibodeau would take the layout — we called them “dummies” (still do), from the advertising manager, who had placed all of the ads on paper layout sheets according to his sales reps’ orders.
I’ve talked before about how our reporters just went out on a daily basis and took a pile of pictures and then the film rolls were dropped off to Bill Masters, who developed everything.
We eventually graduated to having them developed at Big V, but then along came digital cameras and there was no more developing required.
Those photos taken were often of accidents, fires and kids playing in local playgrounds and neighbourhoods, but it’s a different world now.
The rules and guidelines for taking photos have changed with our changing world. Lots of etiquette and stuff to think about, and the photos are now instant.
When I started there, the
advertising manager was John Lamarsh. He moved on after about a year and was replaced by Mark Holmes, who stuck around for a couple more years before Frank Silveira came in from the Chatham Daily News and stayed there until Bowes Publishers bought the paper in 1993 and eventually made wholesale changes.
Mark Ribble
Somehow I survived the cuts as did a few others and in 1995, the Leamington Shopper and Leamington Post became one.
I was still working the press and creating ads but the ads were now being created on Mac computers, something that was foreign to me, but I managed to pick it up and run with it.
Now, there are no negatives. The pages don’t get printed out at all. They go stright from computer program to the plate machine and the plates are created digitally.
So here I am, four years into my tenure as editor of the Southpoint Sun — a position I never dreamed I’d have when I strolled into the back door of the Leamington Post on September 1, 1985.
So many things have happened over the years and we’ve faced a pandemic head-on and most of us came out unscathed on the other side.
And the rest, they say, is history…..
Back then, the pages were physically put into a giant camera and turned into negatives, then burned to an aluminum plate, which went onto the press to provide the images we wanted printed. We had to wait for the negatives to dry and also do some touch up on them before burning them onto the metal plate.
This one’s for you, wherever you are
Hey, do you remember Barry Manilow from the 1970s and 80s?
Believe it or not, he is still going strong at the age of 81. With all of his energy and talent, you might’ve thought he was still in his mid-sixties.
Born Barry Alan Pincas on June 17, 1943, Barry is an American singer and songwriter with a career that spans seven decades. His hit recordings include “Could It Be Magic”, “Looks Like We Made It”, “Mandy”, “I Write The Songs”, “Can’t Smile Without You”, “Weekend in New England”, and “Copacabana (At the Copa)” to mention just a few.
As a singer and songwriter, he has recorded and put out 25 Top-40 singles on the Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary Charts since 1975. That’s truly amazing! He is certainly one of the most successful popular artists since the mid-70s through the early 80s.
On top of that, Manilow had three more #1 hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 Charts, along with 12 others that made the top 10 and several more that
reached the Top 30. You could say that Barry was a very busy singer/composer. As well, he has produced and arranged several albums for himself and many other artists.
FLASHBACK RADIO with Chuck Reynolds
While he has been producing and arranging these songs, Manilow has also written and performed songs for musicals, films, and commercials especially for corporations such as McDonalds, Pepsi-Cola, and Band-Aids. He was also nominated for a Grammy Award as either a producer, arranger and performer for a total of 15 times, in every decade, from 1973 to 2015.
Barry has also found time to produce Grammy-nominated albums for Bette Midler, Dionne Warwick, Nancy Wilson and Sarah Vaughan. As far as it goes for just his own songs, when including his albums, Manilow has sold more than 85 million records as a solo artist worldwide, making him one of the world’s best-selling artists.
Looking over his incredible career, Manilow
has recorded and released 51 Top 40 singles on the ‘Adult Contemporary Charts’, including 13 that hit number one with another 28 that appeared within the top ten, and 26 more that reached the top forty. Manilow has also released 13 platinum and six multi-platinum albums. Although not a favourite artist of music critics, Manilow has been praised by his peers in the recording industry. When you think of how many songs he has written or sung over the years, it’s incredible! In fact, he has now sold out for three nights to play at the International Theatre at Westgate Las Vegas from September 12th through the 14th. To top it off, he has added five more shows at the Radio City Music Hall in New York from Wednesday, October 9th to Sunday the 13th. Hey, Barry! As Paul Simon once sang, “slow down, you’re moving too fast!”
’32 Plymouth a blast from the past!
Kingsville students excited for first day at Erie Migration District School
By Paul Forman
Smiling faces were in abundance as Erie Migration District School opened its doors for the first time for both elementary and secondary students. Just over 900 students will be attending the elementary part of the school, while 750 students will be housed in the secondary section.
Greater Essex County District School Board Director of Education Vicki Houston indicated that
the school is almost complete. Lines still need to be placed on the gymnasium floors and the tech rooms will require further placement of specialized equipment which should happen in the next few weeks.
The Ivanov family made their way to the new build and were clearly thrilled with what they saw. Andres Ivanov said, “I think it is amazing. It looks ready and the staff look well-organized.”
Community Calendar
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS at Ruthven United Church, 1907 Queen St. Bring your pet(s) or a photo for a special blessing of all God’s creatures followed by fellowship. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Takes place in the garden (church hall if raining). All faiths welcome. More info: 519-300-3767.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
ESSEX COUNTY FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB IS PLEASED TO PRESENT
THE DOCUMENTARY: “A Priority Place” “Long Point Biosphere Reserve” 7:00 p.m. at Ojibway Center - The Long Point Biosphere Reserve is located in southern Canada on the shores of Lake Erie in Norfolk County. A long-established UNESCO World Biosphere, the region gained the “Priority Place” status in recognition of its unique stretch of Carolinian Forest, habitat for many endangered species, and conservation community with its highly collaborative approach to restoration, road mortality mitigation, invasive species eradication, and nature education. The area encompasses a rich mosaic of ecological systems associated with erosion deposit sand spit formations around the Laurentian Great Lakes, as well as some of the largest remaining forest tracts in "Carolinian Canada". All are welcome. Free to public.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
OPEN HOUSE - THE SWEET ADELINES, an award-winning ladies acapella barbershop chorus, is hosting an Open House on at 6:30 p.m. at St Mary’s Parish Hall, 12048 County Rd. 34, in Maidstone (Hwy 3, south of Manning Road). Everyone welcome.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
FOOD FOR ALL COMMUNITY LUNCHEON - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Roma Club of Leamington (19 Seacliff Dr.). Tickets in advance for $12 (from SWO Gleaners) or $15 at the door. Pasta lunch will support the work of Southwestern Ontario Gleaners. More info: SWO Gleaners 519-326-7687 or swogleaners@gmail.com
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
PASTA DINNER FUNDRAISER - 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Includes coleslaw, garlic bread and dessert. Takeout available. Proceeds to support Richard & Joyce Walker's Mission Possible Cuba project.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
WHEATLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY is holding their annual 9-hole golf scramble at Talbot Trail Golf Course. All proceeds to Horticultural Society. To register, sponsor or make donations contact Sophie at sophie.jefferson13@gmail.com or sign up at talbottrailgolfclub.com.
ONGOING
VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED - the United Way’s On Track to Success program is looking for individuals to help tutor high school students in Leamington in English, Math and/or Science. The program is offered at both LDSS & Cardinal Carter. Volunteer shifts available Monday to Thursday from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. If interested, contact Maia Williamson at mwilliamson@weareunited.com
HURON FARMWORKERS MINISTRY takes place Thursday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Workers can access a simple meal, clothing, food items, spiritual care and employment/immigration information. The program is in need of used or new bicycles to assist workers with transportation. Contact Deacon Deborah Wilson-Safa at 519326-3111.
URSA MAJOR’S LITTLE BEAR CAFE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST every Monday (except holidays), 1860 Division Rd. North, Kingsville. Ursa Major Day Support Program’s community breakfast awaits with free coffee, tea, and simple eats — available while supplies last. Open to the whole community. We welcome everyone to join in
the good food and fellowship. For more details, visit www.UMLSC. org or email contact@umlsc.org.
WESTOVER - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pre-treatment or after-care program for substance misuse. Do you, a friend or family member struggle with substance misuse? Come learn about the solution process. Drop-in group session. No registration required.
SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY COUNCIL - ADULT DAY PROGRAM - Join us at Faith Mennonite for a day service providing social, recreational and personal support to clients and respite. For more information or to register, call SECC at 519-326-8629 or visit our website at secc. on.ca.
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. East, for those who enjoy morning coffee/tea and conversation, the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in church auditorium. All welcome, no RSVP required.
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.
INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSESSMENTS TO ENTER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTIONS can contact Ian MacNeil, Social Worker with Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, located at 33 Princess St. (1st floor) in Leamington, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You can leave a message 24/7 at 519-984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.
ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING at 6:30 p.m. every other Wednesday at the Leamington Library, 1 John St., Leamington. Visit for free! Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org.
STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group.
WHEATLEY BAPTIST CHURCH - 47 Talbot St. E. Everyone is welcome to come worship with us. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible study Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Adult fellowship Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. For more info call 519-825-7433.
TAI CHI - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am. Gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next. Tuesday geared to beginners. No registration required.
THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB meets every Tuesday to play Cribbage, Euchre & Bridge at 12:45 in the Unico Community Centre at 37 Beech St. in Kingsville, and every Friday to play Bridge, Euchre & Pepper at 12:45. Come early if you want to play a particular game and have your choice of a seat.
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www. alanonwindsoressex.com
COOKING WITH CHARTWELL - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd.; 3rd Thursday of every month. Step by step cooking class with Chef Henry. Samples served. Spots are limited. Register kim@kingsvillecentre.com.
CENTRE CAFE - Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Have a coffee & a snack on us! Use computer to work on resume, print documents, surf web. Free Wifi available. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.
COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYSappointments preferred, walk-ins are welcome 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Call 519-326-3111 to book your appointment. All are welcome! Free! St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Donated gently used clothing for men, women and children of all ages.
TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every
St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 am. The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.
MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-3263821. www.pregnancycentre.net. VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED for the On Track to Success Program. United Way is looking for individuals to help tutor high school students in Leamington. Volunteer shifts available Monday to Thursday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. If interested contact Maia Williamson at mwilliamson@weareunited.com
KINGSVILLE MILITARY MUSEUM, is open Tuesday to Friday, 9am1pm & Saturday 9am-12pm, 145 Division St. S. (in Legion parking lot). Closed Sunday, Monday & holidays. Displays include medals from Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korea, and much more. Admission by donation. More info: kingsvillemilitarymuseum.ca
THE PET PANTRY at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church stocks (as available) dog and cat food for struggling pet owners. Take as needed or add pet food to share with others. Monetary donations are gladly accepted and appreciated on Wednesday mornings from 9amnoon or by calling 519-326-3966 and leave a message.
T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 pm. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 pm. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519-326-2388. Everyone welcome.
MEMORY CAFE - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd., 2nd and 4th Wednesdays join the Alzheimer's Society for a FREE gathering place for people living with dementia, their care partners, families, and friends to relax, and enjoy refreshments. It provides socialization, discussions,
GECDSB Superintendent of Education- School Design and Information Technology, Todd Awender, greeted students coming off the buses as they made their way to the new elementary section of Erie Migration District School. SUN photos by Paul Forman
The Ivanov family was ready for the first day of school at Erie Migration District School with Amy (in wagon), sister Malia and parents Anastassia and Andres.
Suicide Walk September 29
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex County, along with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, will host their Suicide Awareness Walk on Sunday, September 29, with the walk taking place at Seacliff Park.
With the theme “You Are Not Alone”, the walk serves to educate families dealing with suicide and to let those who are stuggling know that they are
surrounded by help.
“Suicide is a public health issue that affects individuals of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or cultural group,” says a post on the CMHA website.
“While there is no single cause that can predict, explain or prevent suicide, we can each do our part to become more educated and aware to advance suicide prevention
and life promotion in our communities.”
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day and September is Suicide Awareness Month.
Three walks will take place across Windsor-Essex with the other two being held at St. Clair College and the Atlas Tube Centre.
All are welcome to participate and you can download a pledge form at windsoressex.cmha.ca.
OGVG wins award for campaign
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG), North America’s largest producer of greenhouse-grown tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers has been awarded the Marketing Excellence Award from Produce Business for their floor-toceiling takeover at Windsor Airport. OGVG was one of the 15 companies that were chosen out of 40 nominees leading the way in showcasing their brands’ unique strengths, value propositions and marketing messages to reach consumers and retailers through the clever use of packaging, retail displays, social media, influencer partnerships, videos and other traditional and nontraditional paths.
Residents and visitors of Ontario are unaware of the immense agriculture segment that produces fresh, flavourful greenhouse produce to feed North America. The “Greenhouse Goodness” campaign was designed to showcase the high concentration of greenhouses, achievements, and innovation of the sector located throughout Ontario. Residents, guests, and dignitaries arriving in Windsor will experience the benefits of Ontario-grown greenhouse produce when entering the region through our educational messaging which promotes the health attributes of greenhouse vegetables and sustainable growing practices our growers adopt.
“We are proud of our greenhouse farmers for being the largest exporter of fresh, nutritious greenhouse produce that contributes significantly to the economic vitality of
our province while supporting food security.”, said Richard Lee, Executive Director of OGVG.
“Our decision to promote Greenhouse Goodness at the Windsor airport is only one example of our efforts to showcase the
benefits of Ontario-grown greenhouse produce across North America.”
To view the award-winning campaign visit https://www.ogvg.com/ windsor-airport.
CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
Eileen Baker recently celebrated her 100th birthday. The resident of Meadows of Wheatley turned 100 on Monday, September 2. She was born in Woking, England and was a member of the RAF when she met Arvin Ellerbeck, her first husband, who was a member of the RCAF in World War II. They married August 16, 1945 and came to Canada in July 1946. Alvin passed away in 1987 and Eilleen later married Jack Baker. She celebrated her birthday with family and friends at the Meadows of Wheatley.
SUN photo by Lori Gouin
OPP reminds drivers and students to keep vigilant on roadways
Labour Day weekend is now behind us, marking the unofficial end to the summer and that means the new school year has started.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Detachment is reminding everyone that students have returned to school. Let’s work togeth-
er to ensure that the new school year is safe and enjoyable for all. Parents and guardians, please talk to the children in your care about safety when travelling to and from school.
• Cyclists under 18 are legally required to wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet. For
Mary Jane “Jane” Pursel (Sovie)
those under 16, parents or guardians are responsible for ensuring this safety measure. Cyclists must also follow the same rules of the road as motorists and stay alert to their surroundings at all times.
• Pedestrians should use sidewalks whenever possible. Where sidewalks are unavailable,
they should walk on the left side of the road, as far from traffic as possible, facing oncoming vehicles. Both pedestrians and cyclists are encouraged to take advantage of crossing guards, who will once again be stationed to assist students in crossing the street safely.
• Drivers are reminded
that traffic volume will increase with the start of school, and bus routes may affect their commutes. It’s important to remember that the registered owner of a vehicle can be charged if their vehicle fails to stop for a school bus when its overhead red signal lights are flashing, or its stop-sign
arm is extended. Drivers must wait until the bus is in motion or the safety signals are deactivated before proceeding.
• Motorists must stop for crossing guards displaying a school crossing stop sign and wait until all pedestrians, including the crossing guard, have fully cleared the roadway.
It is with sad Hearts that we share the passing of a WONDERFUL Woman, Wife, Daughter, Mother, Sister, Neighbour, Friend….. Mary Jane “Jane“ (Sovie) Pursel July 15th 1936 to Sept. 2nd 2024 - Dear Daughter of the late Clarence and Elsie (Stewart) Sovie. Cherished Daughter-in-law to the late Norm and Stella (Ford) Pursel. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Pursel (1997) and Dear Sister in law to the late Norma Jean Pursel (2010). Loving Companion of Murray Loop since 2005. Incredible Mother to Mick & Terry (Bulbeck) Pursel, Richard & Lorree (Parker) Pursel, Rob & Monique (Bisnaire) Pursel . Loving Gramma to Kevin, Kim (Darryl); Alyssa (Corey) Emily (Matthew) Nicholas (Taylor). Great Gramma to Avery, Darryl Jr; and Baby Jack B. Lambing - born on Jane’s BD!!!!. Special Sister to 6 Siblings whom She loved deeply - Joyce (Bob Kirst,) Betty (Carl Ribble), Polly (Cec Gow); Bob, Dewar (Sonny) and Jerry Sovie (Bernice). Cherished Aunt to Dennis and Shirl Ribble, Carlene and Zig Mazgaj, Mark Ribble and Deb Tofflemire, Pat and Marilyn Ribble, Rick Kirst, Ruthanne and Pat Bicard, Dean and Liz Gow, Diane and The late Rob Tofflemire. Predeceased by Sandra Sovie, Scott Sovie, Randy Kirst & great niece Melissa Mazgaj. GREAT AUNT to Corrie & Chris, Marcy & Mark, Jerry & Judy, Chris & Danielle, Kyle & Gillian; Jodi, John and Jenna; Adele, Shannon & Andrew; Brent & Cecilia, Jessica; Kevin & Melissa Hopper, Kelly & Ross Baillargeon, Jeremy Tofflemire & Reese Slater, Candice Tofflemire. GREAT GREAT AUNT to Connor, Luc, Delaney; Cameron, Logan; Chase, Lila; Bradley, Hayden, Beckett, Lucca, Elliana; Rocco, Reese, Sloane, KJ; Ripley; Jett, Cash…..and triple GREAT - Jade!!!
Jane’s Life revolved around Family, Friends and FUN!!! Her door was always open, and She was pretty much game for anything - like her mother Elsie, Jane needed about a 10 minute heads up and she was ready for the next adventure!!! Cooking, baking, hostessing, dancing, shopping, gaming, knitting, country music, Legion, camping, and ANY Activity the Family was involved in, was right up her street. There was NEVER a dull moment, and you had to move quickly to keep up with her…..Her last weeks were filled with more visits, phone calls, texts, and excitement then we could have imagined - EVERYONE LOVED JANE, and that LOVE was returned ten fold. It was a farewell to remember, and we willThank You to EVERYONE for taking this final ride with us
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The Family would like to Thank so many INCREDIBLE PEOPLE, and Places, for being there with us - and we should have provided an address book to keep track of the THRONGS...some of the Most notable are - Erie Shores HealthCare, Windsor Regional Hospital, Nurse Vanessa, Dr. Burgess, Saint Elizabeth, Erie Shores Hospice, Ava, Louisa, Lorraine & Stu, Derrick, Jude & Jer, Mark & Deb, Aunt Vicki, Gary, The Dream Team, Leamington Ambulance, Jamie, Angie, Roqibat.
Cremation has taken place. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, September 8 from 6-8 p.m. Memorial Service to celebrate Jane’s life at the Funeral Home on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice.
With hearts weighed down by grief, we announce that Robert W. Oswald (Bob) gently slipped away, embraced by the love of his cherished family, wrapped in serenity while receiving tender care at the Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington, Ontario.
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Bob was lovingly preceded by his parents, William & Lena as well as his brother John (Elizabeth) and his “big brother”, best friend and confidant, Ron (Hope).
Bob leaves behind his beloved wife of 62 years, Nancy, who he cherished, adored, and held in the highest regard while building the life they crafted together—a life filled with the joy of raising a beautiful family, endless adventures, and countless friendships along the way.
Deeply cherished in memory by his children—Jim (Sherri), Sue (Lindsey), and Joe (Tracy)—who will continue to brighten any room by sharing his iconic “Bob-isms.”
Forever treasured by his grandchildren Brianne (Vik), Jeff (Brooke), Sarah (Jamal), Lauren (Cooper), Regg & Zeke, who will proudly pass down his countless shenanigans through generations to come.
Great-grandchildren, Mia, Maks, Hazel, Mabel & Arti, will deeply feel the absence of an incredible storyteller named Grampa Oswald.
Bob lived a life of integrity, and loyalty leaving behind a legacy echoed by the Oswald name. Born on April 13th, 1936, he grew up on the Oswald Family Farm in Chesley, Ontario. In 1955, “Banker Bob” began his 40 year journey with the CIBC and walked his beautiful bride down the aisle on September 15th, of 1962.
Nancy and Bob retired while building a lifetime of friendships in Florida during the winter months and were very proud of the life they built in Port Elgin. His passion for golf inspired him to achieve the remarkable feat of seven holes-in-one! In his quest to mask his intense competitive spirit, the “Bandit” would whip up a parade of cunning mental shenanigans to negotiate additional golf strokes to overcome any competitor!
Bob was a life-long member of the Masons, and a dedicated member of the Lions Club. He was very proud to sit on the Board of Directors for the Saugeen Golf Course in Port Elgin and ultimately served as President for 2 years.
Living a life rich in honour and devotion, Bob is leaving behind a cherished legacy that will forever be remembered by the Oswald family for generations!
Sincere thanks sent out to Chartwell Retirement Residence in St. Clair Beach and Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus for the exceptional care provided. Heartfelt gratitude to the Erie Shores Hospice for the extraordinary care the staff and volunteers so lovingly provided to Bob and his family.
A private family gathering has been arranged in Port Elgin, Ontario where the family’s greatest memories will continue to live on. In place of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to support the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the T.A. Brown Funeral Home, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, 519-832-2222 with memorial online at www.tabrownfuneralhome.com.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marie Gaspard, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and friend, who left us on August 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Her life was a testament to love, selflessness, and dedication to others.
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Born on April 10, 1934, Marie grew up with a deep connection to the land, a love that led her to work in the agriculture sector. She always would pour her heart into her work, nurturing not just crops, but a community. Later, she brought her warmth and hospitality to the culinary world, co-founder of Gaspard’s Cafe, she owned it with her loving husband, Joseph, for 50 years. She served delicious meals with a generous spirit, always that everyone who walked through the doors felt at home. Many times, she offered meals to those in need without accepting payment, without seeking recognition.
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Beyond her professional endeavors, Marie was the heart of our family. As a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she filled our lives with love, wisdom, unending support, and The Word of God by fostering a strong Catholic foundation with the use of the daily rosary, prayers, and attending mass, either in person or watching on TV. Her selflessness knew no bounds; she was always thinking of others, putting their needs before her own, and finding joy in giving. Her kindness touched the lives of everyone who knew her, and her legacy of compassion and love will continue to inspire us.
She leaves behind a family who will miss her dearly: her loving husband, Joseph, with whom they celebrated 65 years of marriage; her daughters, Joanne Daher (Beshara), Adele Maksoud (Elias), Rose Wilson (Neil), Susan Ruediger (Harold); grandchildren, Joseph Daher (Crystal), Johnny Maksoud (Samantha), Matthew Maksoud, Danielle Paterson (Ryan), Andrew Wilson, Charlene McMahon (Adam), Nathan Ruediger; great-grandchildren, Aliyah, Clara, Joey, Luke, Mila, Owen, Logan, and many relatives and friends who were blessed to have known her.
To our beautiful Mother, your spirit will forever live on in our hearts. As we mourn your passing, we also celebrate a life well-lived, full of love and generosity. Rest in Peace, Mom; we love you so much.
Thank you to The Family Health Team, Erie Shores Health Care physicians, Laboratory, Radiology, Nursing, Ambulatory Care, CCAC, PSW’s, VON, TLC, Crown Transportation, and Essex Windsor EMS.
Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, 519-326-2631, on Friday, August 30, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Visitation took place at St. Michael’s Parish, 29 Elliott Street, on Saturday August 31, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Resurrection at 10:00 a.m. Entombment followed at Erie Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Robert “Bob” W Oswald
Marie Gaspard
Leamington Bridge Club scores
The Leamington Bridge Club results from Friday August 30 at the Half Century Centre.
1st – Kate Comiskey and Frank Duransky, 2nd — Allen Shearn and Peggy Shearn, 3rd — Sharon Lutz and Remi Fournier, 4th — Agnes Fraser and Case Mulder, 5th — Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 5th — Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 7th — Dave Derbyshire and Dale Smith, 8th — Monique Sadler and Tracy Mitchell-Robinet.
August 23 results: 1st — Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd —Al Morrison and Frank Duransky, 3rd — Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 4th — Moira Escott and Margaret Foster, 5th — Peggy Shearn and Allen Shearn, 6th — Agnes Fraser and Case Mulder, 7th — Dave Derbyshire and Dale Smith, 8th — Remi Fournier and Monique Sadler, 9th — Shirely Morel and Sharon Lutz.
JoAnn Cartlidge (nee Relyea)
On the morning of August 27, JoAnn (nee Relyea) passed away from a short illness. She was 78 years old. She was predeceased by her father, Ross, mother, Ann, and husband, Robert. She is survived by her sister, Marnee (Terry), her son, Geoffrey and daughter, Megann (Jason) and her beloved granddaughter, Marika, and several nieces and nephews.
JoAnn was born in Toronto but raised in Vancouver, B.C. The west coast always held a special place in her heart.
JoAnn enjoyed being involved in various community organizations, such as the Leamington Tomato Festival from its inception in the 1980’s, the Leamington Gymnastics Club and Hospice, where she volunteered at the Reception desk and with their Knitting Group. She was a familiar face in town, having worked at various offices and eventually retiring from Walmart. She enjoyed quieter hobbies of reading, crochet and cross-stitch. But there wasn’t anywhere she went around town, where she didn’t run into someone she knew and always took a moment to catch up.
As per JoAnn’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Visitation will continue at Reid Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 2 p.m. until the time of Memorial Service at 3 p.m. Donations can be made to Erie Shores Hospice, Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation or Myeloma Canada.
Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Prescribed burn being held on Pelee Island
Ontario Nature and Lands & Forests Consulting is undertaking a Prescribed Burn (PB) on the Ontario Nature owned portion of the Stone Road Alvar on Wednesday, September 4th. Lands & Forests Consulting Fire Staff have determined that conditions are now favourable for a successful burn.
The PB is expected to begin between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. and last approximately three hours. Except for some smoldering logs, all fires should be out by 6:00 p.m.
Stone Road will be closed to traffic during the PB and re-open immediately after. Staff will be on site during the burn to answer questions.
If you should have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Ontario Nature’s Conservation Science Manager, Jenna Quinn, at 416444-8419 ext. 246 or jennaq@ontarionature.org.
DONATIONS FOR FOOD BANKS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY EVENT
AUDITIONS - DEAR JOHNNY DEERE
THURS. SEPT. 5 • 7:00-9:00 PM & SAT. SEPT. 7 • 2:00 - 4:00 PM Book by Ken Cameron. Based on the music and lyrics of Fred Eaglesmith. Additional music and arrangements by David Archibald. Directed by Todd R. Pepper. Audition info available at BANKTHEATRE.COM
MILL ST. MARKET
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
5:00 - 10:00 pm. Presented by the LAC, sponsored by the Municipality of Leamington and Uptown Leamington BIA. Music produced by The Bank Theatre. LAC - Headliner - ALL NIGHTERS BAND 7:30 pm
Support - Clinton Anderson 5:00 pm
SHOTTEN - Headliner - SABOR LATINO BAND 7:30 pm
Support - Molly Ferdinand 5:00 pm
LEAMINGTON 150 EVENTS
All Original Acoustic Performance by Leamington’s own JODY RAFFOUL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 • 7:00 PM
Presented by Leamington 150/Music Onthe42. Free Concert - All ages - SUNSET® Amphitheatre Seacliff Park. Opener - Andrew Taves.
EUCHRE TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
All ages. At Half Century Club.
PEPPER TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
All ages. At Half Century Club - $150 in prizes each day! FREE Entry. Limited space. Must register at playcards150@gmail.com Brought to you by Half Century Club in Leamington, in partnership with Municipality of Leamington and the Leamington 150 Committee!
Book by Norm Foster. Directed by Dean Valentino. Audition info available at BANKTHEATRE.COM
THE BANK THEATRE PRESENTS A Sun Parlour Players Production of DRACULA
OCT 25, 26, 31, NOV 1, 2 • 7:30 PM
OCT 26, 27, NOV 2, 3 • 2:30 PM Adapted by John Mattera. Based on the novel by Bram Stoker. Directed by Corey Robertson. Doors open 30 minutes before show. TICKETS $25 + HST.
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
LEMONADE SALES FOR SICK KIDS
Six-year-old Owen McCallum of Kingsville, had a dream. He’d been asking his mother all summer to have a lemonade stand. When he asked recently, she asked him what he planned to do with the money. Owen answered that he would give it to the Sick Kids Hospital so the kids will get better. Labour Day weekend, that dream came true. Owen and his mom, Sarah Fotheringham, set up a table at the corner of Seacliff Drive and Kenyon Point Rd. The patrons were quite generous and a total of $450 was raised for Toronto Sick Kids Hospital. Owen enjoyed helping to count the money, especially the coins where he pointed out the “special” ones – the commemorative coins, which would make his Grandpa Neil proud. Photo submitted
Southpoint Trivia
Welcome to Southpoint Trivia!
This feature may be included in the Southpoint Sun from time-to-time, giving our readers an opportunity to test their general knowledge and have some fun. Each round will get a little more difficult than the previous one. GOOD LUCK!
ROUND ONE
1. In the Harry Potter movies, what kind of owl is Harry’s pet owl Hedwig?
2. In September 2023, what hyphenated automaker teased its upcoming four-vehicle electric lineup at the Munich Auto Show in its home country of Germany? ?
3. What are the plastic ends on a shoelace called?
4. Where do Yoopers live?
5. What famous event happened in the parking lot of the Machus Red Fox restaurant outside of Detroit on July 30,1975?
6. What January 6, 1994 act at Cobo Arena got a fellow named Shane Stant a four year prison term?
7. In 1990 what became the first rap single to reach number one on the billboard charts?
8. What two long-running TV shows featured characters called Uncle Jessie?
9. In the movie PeeWees Big Adventure, what beloved item was stolen from peewee?
10. Who’s right hand man - quite literallyis Mr Smee?
ROUND TWO
1. What was comedian Red Foxx’s real last name?
2. The Great Barrier Reef sits off the coast of what Australian state?
3. When the Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889, it replaced what American structure as the world’s tallest?
4. What steak dish, named for a famous general, is typically coated in Fois gras, mushrooms and puff pastry?
5. What did athletes Rocky Marciano, Thurman Munson, Knute Rockne and Payne Stewart all have in common?
6. What southern city, America’s 17th largest- is the most populous US city that’s named after a woman?
7. What baseball team has ever had only one home game rained out, on June 15, 1976?
8. In 2005 what product reintroduced its classic slogan “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing”?
9. A Firehead Tetra, Tiger Barb and Clown Loach are all types of what?
10. The first official Major League Baseball game outside of the United States took place on April 16, 1969 in what city?
ROUND THREE
1. What new wave band used to say with some truth that their name was Chinese for perfect pitch?
2. Name that tune: “You can tell your ma I moved to Arkansas, You can tell your dog to bite my leg.”
3. In the TV show Perfect Strangers, what was Balki‘s home island called?
4. The title of Robert Cormier’s novel “I Am The Cheese” is a reference to the last line of what popular song?
5. In a symphony orchestra what instrument is played by the concertmaster?
6. What four letters were removed from the Hollywood sign above LA in 1949?
7. What the northernmost city to host a summer Olympic Games?
8. What did Yankee Doodle call the feather he stuck in his hat?
9. What kind of bird is an Eider?
10. On May 11, 2024, actress Susan Backlinie passed away at the age of 78. Her biggest role was that of Chrissie Watkins, who is the first victim in the opening scene of what 1975 blockbuster?
Wastewater Master Plan for Leamington looking
for community engagement
The Municipality of Leamington is developing a Wastewater Master Plan (WWMP) for its Pollution Control Centre (PCC). This strategic initiative aims to enhance the capacity and efficiency of Leamington’s wastewater infrastructure to meet the needs of its growing community for the next 20 years.
The WWMP will establish a roadmap for delivering cost-effective and environmentally sustainable wastewa-
ter treatment services in alignment with the priorities of Leamington residents. The plan will address bottlenecks at the PCC and explore options for optimizing existing infrastructure or expanding capacity within the current facility’s boundaries. The WWMP includes a series of projects spread over the next two decades, focusing on immediate improvements, mid-term development to support growth, and long-term strategies to
ensure infrastructure resilience.
The success of the WWMP depends on community input. Residents and local stakeholders are encouraged to engage with the planning process through public meetings, surveys, and other outreach activities.
You can visit the community engagement page at leamington.ca/WWMP to stay informed about upcoming events and opportunities to provide feedback.
Kingsville Friendly Club report
President Bob Bell welcomed 35 members out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Tuesday, August 26. Scores in 2 Bridge - Bert Patrick 3940; Case Mulder 3480; Jean Kuipers 3230. Scores in 5 + 3 Euchre - Kathy Hedge 98; Bill Fielding 97; Kenny Bachmeier and Anne Burrell tied at 91. Anne Burrell and Dave Patterson tied for most lone hands with 5. Scores in 1 Cribbage - Stuart Wheelton 1005; Sue Girardin 971; Nancy Cassels 942. Door Prize
winners were Jean Kuipers, Dave Snider and Willy Fittler. The club welcomed 42 out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Friday, Aug. 30, welcoming back Rose Foldesi and Ken Martinuik.
Scores in 2 BridgeGillian Pinkney 2960; Carolyn Brown 2710; Bert Patrick 2600. Scores in 5 + 1 Euchre - John Gerhardt and Carrie Schultz tied at 82; Rene Everaert 76; Dave Malley 73.
Most lone hands was a tie of Willy Fittler and John Gerhardt with 4 each. Scores in 3 + 1 Pepper - Rose Foldesi 269; Bill Fielding 260; Moe Hansen 226. Most Peppers was Rose Foldesi with 6. Door Prize winners were Sally Bell, Maggie Hansen and Bert Patrick.
LEAMINGTON’S CENTENNIAL - 1974
the Kingsville Archives
kingsvillearchives@gmail.com
Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection
One of the entertainers was orchestra leader and popular Canadian musician Bobby
not only wrote Canada’s 1967 Centennial song (“Ca-na-da”) but also
the Centennial songs for the provinces of British Columbia and Manitoba.
One of the most popular Canadian comedians was Rich Little who had a performance here during the Centennial. Little was not only popular here in Canada but also in the US where he appeared on various variety shows. Here, he poses with two local young ladies. Can you identify them? Email sun@southpointsun.ca
August 1984 - Friday noon saw a special celebration to mark the end of the playground program in Wheatley for another summer. The program is sponsored locally by the Wheatley Jaycettes, and is partly funded by a Youth Canada summer works grant. For the last day, program director Wendy Brown and her assistants had arranged a pizza pig-out for the gang at the Lamarsh Street playground. Wendy said that a total of 44 kids were on hand to stuff themselves with pizza, and enjoy the last day’s activities. In the photo Wendy Brown serves up the pizzas.
Store, was taken in
Anglican Church Choir, September 1982.
Dock Restaurant - The former dock warehouse was turned into a fine restaurant in the early 1980s. The restaurant idea was touted by Lee Sunshine but was run by the Vourakes family until its closure about a dozen years ago.
These Centennial Bed Race contestants had a little trouble on the course in 1974, as their bed crashed, propelling their ‘patient’ to the foot of the bed and their bedpan to the ground on the left. Photos courtesy of Scott Holland
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penned
AUCTION
LIVE AUCTION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
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•Toyota Sienna
•Fishing Equipment & Essentials
•Garden Tools
•Electric Bikes
•Power Tools
•Metal Cabinets
•Currency
PREVIEW: 9:30 AM AUCTION BEGINS @10:00 AM
YARD SALE
YARD SALE AT 8
BRIARWOOD AVE. Leamington. Something for everyone. Friday, Sept. 6, Saturday, Sept. 7 & Sunday, Sept. 8 from 8:00 a.m. to ? all three days. se4
ESTATE SALE -
EVERYTHING MUST GO - 9 Marlborough St. East, Leamington. Wed. Sept. 4 until Mon., Sep. 9, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. all 6 days. New electronic hospital bed with 6” mattress - paid $6,000, asking $1,000. Antique Victorian walnut living room set - mint condition. Lots of antiques - dishes, cabinets, and a whole lot more. Call 519-961-9614 for more info. se4
FOR RENT
SHERK APARTMENTS
270 SHERK ST., LEAMINGTON, ON 900 sq. ft. spacious modernized apartment with hardwood floors. Two bedrooms, one bathroom, fridge, stove. Common area laundry room. Secure entrance. One parking space included. Outdoor balcony/patio. On-site manager. Excellent location, nearby amenities. $1895 per month. Water, heat and hydro included. Request an application by email gourmetgreens@gmail.com Text or call 519-791-6751. Leave message at 519-326-2208
LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT APARTMENTS
Upscale and affordable apartments for rent in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building, overlooking Leamington Marina and Park. Minutes from the beach. Amenities include:
•Library and social rooms
•Coin-less Laundry
•Beautiful lobby
•Underground parking available
•Outdoor balconies with water or city views
•FREE utilities
•Secured access and 24-7 onsite management Call Mike & Kevin for leasing information 519-326-8819 or visit www.ska-apartmentrentals.com
SERVICES
ZEN PETS GROOMINGCPPS Certified Groomer in Leamington. 15 years experience. For all your pet grooming needs, please call or text 519-564-9620 or message me on Facebook. COVID-19 certified & compliant. mr1-tfn
IRWIN PLUMBINGResidential rough-ins and repairs. Starting April 2nd 519-825-7245 will be changing to 519-324-2202. A text is preferred if capable. Call if not. ja6-tf
ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-322-8625. tf
T*GOLD + SILVER JEWELRY + ALL COINS - Buying Thursday, September 5 at Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson, Arena Salon B (upstairs), 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Cash paid for all Gold + Silver **OLD COINS; Canada, USA, World War Medals, Windup Watches, Mint sets, old paper money FREE ESTIMATES. NO OBLIGATION. **Locally Owned** 57 Years of “SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. Always PAYING MORE $$$ than the expensive coloured flyer in your mail. House calls also available for larger amounts. Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 519-818-1805. au21-se4
JOIN OUR TEAM at Leamington McDonald’s! Full-time and Part-time Crew Member positions available at 214 Talbot St. W. Leamington, Ontario. Apply now at: McDonalds.ca/ careers.. au28-se4
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Public Notice of Pesticide Use
The Municipality of Leamington intends to control weeds on curbs, trails and rural bridges beginning on May 8, 2024, weather permitting, and ending October 21, 2024. The application of pesticide will be completed for public health and safety per section 7.1(2) of the Pesticides Act.
Curbs and trails will be treated with AXXE Broad Spectrum Herbicide which contains the active ingredient Ammonium Salt of Fatty Acid 36% (Registration #32719) registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).
Rural bridges will be treated with Roundup Ultra2 Liquid Herbicide, containing the active ingredient glyphosate, present as potassium salt (Registration #28486) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).
Questions or concerns? Please contact:
Ken Brown, Manager of Public Works Municipality of Leamington 519-326-5761
(Collect calls will be accepted)
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
WORD SCRAMBLE
Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to healthy aging.
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
It’s easy to lose perspective when it comes to the important friends and family in your life, Aries. Start rethinking where to devote your attention and energy.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, if you feel adventure is calling you, you can always take a break and get out there and answer that call. Take a road trip this week or even explore a new neighborhood nearby.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, be sure to get off to an early start regarding plans this week. Let others involved know that you’ll probably be picking them up bright and early.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, if you are not up for a night out on the town or much socializing the next few days, it’s perfectly fine to stay close to home. Everyone needs a break from time to time.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, when you are in a good mood, it’s hard for people around you to keep up with your level of energy. Don’t be surprised if some people in your posse tire out before you.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, you’ve never been good about asking for help. This week you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how quickly a family member jumps in to give you the boost you need.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Typically you are very easy to get along with, Libra. But this week others may describe you as uncompromising and uncooperative. Think about what is prompting this change of tune.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, you aren’t about to settle without getting what you want. When road blocks come up this week, you may be frustrated when things don’t go your way. Stay the course.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Try to fill your days with the arts and music this week, Sagittarius. They are what you need right now to put you in a positive mood and turn things around.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Things have been busy in your life, Capricorn. That mile-long list doesn’t seem to be getting any shorter. You might need to call in some help to get through all of the tasks.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, someone has been keeping tabs on what you have been doing from afar. You don’t know whether to be flattered or concerned about this attention. You’ll learn soon enough.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, it is time for loved ones to get together and have a serious conversation about something that involves the whole family. You just don’t know if you’re ready to deal with it.
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NCG Wrestling returns to complex gym
By Paul Forman
Three months after their debut in Leamington, Noble Champions Group (NCG) was back to offer a capacity crowd a ‘Bad Temper’ card that included three championship matches. The double gymnasium in the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre once again played host to the August 31st wrestling spectacle that saw former WWE champion Raj Dhesi venture onto the NCG stage as an independent.
Giant Orion successfully defended his Noble Crown with a spirited
victory over the crowd favourite Space Monkey.
The belt for the NCG women’s championship was vacant, as Tessa Blanchard grabbed the title away from her opponent Chantal.
‘The Maharaja’ Raj Dhesi (Jinder Mahal) faced a tough Jessie V and was able to muster up the strength to pin Jessie V in a very close match.
The night ended with chaos in the main event as Stone Rockwell fought Beastman in a no holds barred Action Adventure Match for the NCG men’s
championship belt. The match started in the ring, but ended up outside the ring with flying chairs and broken tables. The competitors even opened up a door to take their battle to the parking lot outside. With the crowd in a frenzy, Rockwell piled all but the kitchen sink onto Beastman, finally pinning the wildman to keep his championship belt.
For those that were unable to attend the show, Triller TV+ filmed the extravaganza and will air the battles at a later date as an on-demand event.
Chantal has the upper hand on Tessa Blanchard during the Women’s title match, which Blanchard won. SUN photos by Paul Forman
Beastman pummels NCG champion Stone Rockwell, before the pair took their fight to the parking lot. Rockwell retained his Heavyweight title.
NCG Noble Crown Champion The Giant Orion prepares to body slam his opponent Space Monkey during their title match. Orion retained his title over the crowd favourite.
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Knights fall just short of OBA title after epic comeback
By Mark Ribble
Although they fell just short of a provincial title, the comeback kids from Kingsville made for an exciting Labour Day weekend at the 14U ‘C’ OBA championships.
The host Kingsville Knights went into Sunday morning needing to win to stay alive as they faced the potent St. Thomas Cardinals in the tournament’s semi-final.
Down 6-1 heading into the bottom of the seventh, the Knights’ bats came alive in a big way, scoring six times for the walk-off win to advance to the finals.
Meanwhile, the Grimsby Coyotes had marched through the tourna-
ment unbeaten and faced Chatham in their semi-final, where they put away the Diamonds by a 13-7 score.
This positioned the Coyotes as the favourite going into the final game Sunday afternoon. Since they were unbeaten, Kingsville had to beat them twice to take the championship.
The game was a close one throughout with the Knights finally prevailing 11-9, setting up a winner-take-all game which began at 5:15 pm.
Kingsville jumped out to a 5-2 lead after two innings and looked like the Cinderella story would have a happy ending, but Grimsby
had other ideas, pushing four runs across in the fourth inning and another five in the fourth.
The Knights added a couple late runs but couldn’t muster another comeback, with the game finishing 12-7.
Ryan Flanagan started on the mound for the Knights and had a big double late in the game to take co-MVP honours with teammate Pancho Heinrichs.
The Knights beat Georgina, Tecumseh and LaSalle before meeting St. Thomas and their only loss in the preliminary brackets was to Grimbsy on Friday afternoon.
Flyers win Collingwood’s 2024 Cottage Cup over Trenton
By C. Scott Holland
The Leamington Flyers are the Cottage Cup champions.
The annual Cottage Cup is a series of exhibition games designed to help OJHL and NOJHL teams prepare their teams for the forthcoming season.
The Flyers played in it last year and entered it again this year with games played at Wasaga Beach.
Head coach Dale Mitchell was pleased with the Flyers performance.
“I am really happy with this group that has been assembled so far. The guys laid their bodies on the line during the three day showcase,” he said. “They really showed what they are made of and it was nice to watch. It’s great to win as well and to have rewards for our effort. We are excited to get our season started.”
In the preliminary three games during Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, the Flyers compiled
a record of 1-1-1 and then rolled to a 3-0 record in three rounds of playoffs to win the 2024 Cottage Cup. Their final two contests were close and went to overtime. Leamington won both by 2-1 scores. They tied Jungadler 1-1 in the opener with new goalie Marcus Vandenberg in net. In their second contest, the Flyers topped Powassan 4-1. Colton Smith netted two while Mason Landry and Brody Cook had one apiece as
Tre Altiman got the victory in net.
In the third game, the Flyers grabbed a 2-1 lead on Trenton Golden Hawks but allowed the Hawks two more and an empty-net goal in the third. Vandenberg took the loss.
To start Thursday’s playoffs, the Flyers faced Timmins in the quarter finals and won 4-0 with Altiman getting the shutout and Brayden Degelas pumping two goals while Tommy Spencer and Ma-
son Landry added one each.
In the semi-final the Flyers faced the tough Collingwood Blues and won 2-1 in overtime.
Down 1-0, Colton Smith knotted the contest and Sean Truby fired the game-winner in the overtime.
That victory advanced them into the Cottage Cup final against Trenton Golden Hawks. They won that game and the Cottage Cup by a 2-1 score — once
again in overtime. Gavin Grundner spotted the Flyers a 1-0 lead in the first. Colton Smith was the Flyers’ overtime hero.
Goalie Marcus Vandenberg got the two overtime victories.
The Flyers will open their 2024-25 season with two games on the road Sept. 6 and 7 before coming home on Thursday Sept. 12 when they host the Buffalo Jr. Sabres at 7:10 pm.
Kingsville first baseman Ryan Flanagan comes down on the base to get the out after jumping for a throw in their semi-final game versus St. Thomas.
Knights’ runner Dylan Toupin slides safely into second base during the final game against Grimsby. Toupin’s slide eluded the Coyotes’ shortstop by mere inches. Grimsby came back and won the game — and the championship — by a 12-7 score.
The Kingsville Knights 14U silver medalists. Back row from left are coach Jason Cox, coach Tyler Bradbury, Pancho Heinrichs, Chris Raffoul, Ryan Flanagan, Ethan Baker, coach Jason Beaudoin. Front row standing, Mack Pucovsky, William Loncke, Vittorio Ruggirello, Reggie Bradbury, Jasper Dunford, Jason Beaudoin, Ryan Sawatzky, Jackson Wall, Dylan Toupin. Kneeling in front are coaches Vince Ruggirello and Gary Toupin. SUN photos
12U Lakers, Knights bow out of OBA championship
Home field advantage didn’t bode well for the Leamington Lakers 12U squad at the Ontario Baseball Association championship tournament held in Leamington this past Labour Day weekend.
The Lakers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in game one on Friday, August 30, but Welland came back to win the game 5-4 and put the locals on the brink of elimination in the double-knockout format.
The Lakers went up
against a strong Strathroy entry in game two at Mersea Park on Friday evening and dropped a 15-8 decision to the Royals.
Meanwhile, their upthe-road rivals — The Kingsville Knights — quietly carved their way into the final five with a pair of wins on Friday.
The Knights handily defeated Midland 16-5 on Friday morning, and followed that up with a 13-3 victory over Valley East Friday afternoon.
It wasn’t to be for the Knights, however, as they dropped a 5-0 decision to Welland Saturday morning and then bowed out of the tournament with an 8-2 loss to Valley East on Saturday evening.
That left Welland, Simcoe, Lucan-Ilderton and Valley East alive for Sunday’s semi-final matchups.
Welland beat Lucan-Ilderton in the final to take the title.
held their annual
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A line-drive back to Leamington Lakers’ pitcher Brody Church led to this double play as Church threw to third baseman Zander Cook to get the Welland runner, who had ventured too far off third in the opening game of their OBA weekend Friday. SUN photo
Leamington Raceway
Kids’ Day
Sunday, September 1, giving away several bicycles
prizes to several happy children. The grandstand and parking lot were packed for the popular event. In addition, many family-related activities were on site as the raceway promoted the family entertainment aspect of harness racing. In the photo to the left, several children got to pet a miniature pony near the grandstand. In the photo to the right, six-year-old Lillie Carson gets her face painted by Nevaeh Piroski of Paint Me Crazy By Daisy. SUN photos
Talbot Trail Junior Golf wraps up season with awards and scramble
The Talbot Trail Golf Club’s annual Junior Golf program wrapped up on Wednesday, August 28 at the club with 108 young golfers taking part in this year’s nine-week program.
Awards were given to the top male and female in the nine-hole category, as well as the Mavis Shanks Memorial Award (male and female) and the Sherra Howe Memorial Award.
This year’s 9-hole champions were Rachel
Symons and Nolan Jones, while Rachel Symons and Dax Glasier were named Mavis Shanks Memorial Award winners and Michaela and Aelan Pearson received the Sherra Howe Memorial Award.
Erie Shores men’s league results
Results of Erie Shores Senior Golf League for August 26.
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Joe Yousseff and Terry McLaughlin, 4th at 128 Bill Manery, Gary Alderson, Heinz Kosempel and Scott Maxwell.
Wray Pollock had low round for the day at 75, Bill Manery and Matt
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Michaela and Aelan Pearson receive the Sherra Howe Memorial Award from Sherra’s dad, Tom Howe.
This year’s nine-hole champions and the organizers. From left are Rachel Symons, Jessica Coulter, Nicole Coulter and Nolan Jones. SUN photos by Mallory Wright
Mavis Shanks Memorial Award winner Rachel Symons with Sam Shanks-Williams.
Mavis Shanks Memorial Award winner Dax Glasier with Sam Shanks-Williams.
