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Hundreds brave rain to pay respects to fallen

By Paul Forman With files from Mark Ribble Despite intermittent light rain on Friday, November 11, hundreds of area residents made their way to local cenotaphs to pay respects to fallen veterans and observe Remembrance Day with their friends and neighbours.

In Wheatley, hundreds packed the Wheatley United Church as their ceremony moved indoors for the morning. Last year’s Wheatley service was held at Two Creeks Conservation Area due to the Wheatley downtown being inaccessible due to the August 2021 explosion, but the 2022 service was expected to take place at the cenotaph until Mother Nature intervened.

Leamington’s service saw a return to tradition as well, with a march down Mill Street to

Dieppe Memorial Park, where rifice, a special acknowledgment about 300 people gathered for of all those who have given their lives in Canada’s peacekeeping the 11 am ceremony.

A little rain was unable to operations, particularly those keep hundreds from attending killed in Afghanistan, the heartKingsville’s Remembrance Day rending laying of the wreaths ceremony held at the Legion’s ceremony, the poignant release of hopeful birds of Cenotaph on Friday, NoAll the pipers and peace, and ended vember 11th.

Residents ranging in drummers made with an invitation to age from toddlers to sefor an overall visit the Kingsville Military Museum niors, with umbrellas in beautiful and welcoming rehand, proudly donned experience.” ception inside. their poppies as they sol— Chuck Unlike the last two emnly paid their respects Laliberte years’ ceremonies, to those veterans who this year students have sacrificed and to those who continue to sacrifice from area schools were once again able to participate. for our freedoms.

Teacher Scott Augustine The Lt. Col. F.K. Jasperson Branch 188 Royal Canadian Le- brought his intermediate class gion hosted the moving service from Kingsville Public School. which began with a parade, in- The students had just finished a cluding the reading of the Kings- novel study of Refugee, a book ville-Gosfield South Roll of Sac- that makes reference to WWll

Germany. Grade 8 student Eva Spicer said that by attending the ceremony in person her class “would get to remember the soldiers with more people and share in how the crowd reacts.”

Following the service was a reception inside the branch, with complimentary soup and hot beverages provided to all those who came out for the ceremony.

It provided an opportunity for those who attended to enjoy fellowship reminiscing about loved ones who’ve passed, as well as chance to express gratitude to those remaining for their service.

Branch 188 President Chuck Laliberte was quite pleased with the turnout.

“It went well, the parade onto the Legion grounds,” he said.

“All the pipers and drummers made for an overall beautiful experience.”

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

John Hammond honoured by council, Premier Ford

By Mark Ribble Outgoing Leamington Councillor John Hammond received a very moving surprise at his final regular meeting of council on Tuesday, November 8.

The eight-year veteran was rewarded for his years of service with a surprise video message from Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

In addition, his wife, children and grandchildren showed up in council chambers to witness the special tribute and honour John and his work for the community.

Hammond had emotionally thanked members of council just prior

to CAO Peter Neufeld announcing that there was someone who wanted to speak to the meeting.

That’s when Ford appeared on the screen and congratulated Hammond for his years of service.

“I just want to give a big shout-out to Councillor John Hammond,”said Ford. “It is a pleasure to wish you a very happy retirement. Your community is so lucky to have had a councillor like you.”

Hammond, who sat on various committees and boards as part of his council position, indicated he hopes to remain on a few non-council committees because he enjoys the rewarding work.

Leamington Councillor John Hammond, middle, flanked by, from left, Paul Tiessen, Heather Latam, Hilda MacDonald, Larry Verbeke, Bill Dunn and Tim Wilkinson.

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He also hopes to spend some more time camping now that he is officially retired.

Hammond retired from the Leamington Fire De-

partment after 45 years on the job a few years ago.

The surprise video from the Premier, orchestrated

by John’s oldest son Dan and Leamington Mayor

Hilda MacDonald, was well appreciated by the councillor.

“The kids and grandkids showed up and all council members also got

up to speak,” he said. “I really appreciated it.”

The new council was sworn in on Tuesday, November 15.

Kingsville Christmas kick-off Saturday Ontario Premier Doug Ford appeared virtually in the Leamington council chambers to congratulate John Hammond.

The 19th annual Kingsville Santa Claus Parade returns to the streets of Kingsville on Saturday, November 19 with the parade kicking off at 5 pm at Jasperson and Main Street East.

The floats will make their way down Main Street, turn south on Division and travel to Lakeside Park, where the opening ceremonies will take place.

The Fantasy of Lights will open at that time and the evening will end with a fireworks display as families sip hot chocolate and sing Christmas songs.

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Editor honoured with top award Earlier this week it was announced that Southpoint Sun editor Mark Ribble has won a Canadian Community Newspaper Award for Best Historical Story.

His winning story from October 28, 2020 detailed the tragic death of Leamington’s Fred Roach, a Canadian Air Force pilot whose plane was shot down over Belgium in 1944, and how the crash site was excavated in 1997, recovering the remains of Roach and his fellow crewmen which resulted in a joint funeral for the airmen with full military honours more than 50 years after they died.

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Local Tales of Remembrance

Leamington flyer forever linked to famous bomber

By Mark Ribble BELGIUM — In the early morning hours of May 13, 1944, a Canadian Halifax Bomber was shot down over Belgium

by Luftwaffe fighter ace Martin Drewes.

Leamington’s Fred Roach was the tail gunner on that ill-fated flight, as it crashed into a swamp in rural Belgium, about 40 km south of Brussels.

The LW682 Halifax and its crew of eight, was part of a 120-aircraft raid being conducted by the Allies over railyards at Louvain, Belgium.

As German forces arrived at the crash site, only five of the eight crewmen’s bodies were recovered. The aircraft sank in the mud, taking 25-year-old Pilot Officer Fred Roach and two of his comrades with it. Wib Bentz, from Penticton B.C. was the pilot of the craft, while Jack Summerhayes from Brantford was the mid-upper gunner.

The three were lost and listed as missing in action until 1997, when the plane was recovered 20 feet down below the marshy bog where it had crashed that fateful night.

Fred Roach had been a Leamington farm boy, who could have easily qualified for a farm-work-

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er exemption from military service, but chose to join the air force like his buddies.

His half sister, Marjorie Wyse, was 14 years younger than Fred and remembered the day he left for overseas.

“I remember being excited that I got his bedroom,” she said in an interview in 2012.

She remembered Fred as an exceptional big brother and a standout baseball player in the Leamington sports community.

“I rode my bike to school one day and for some reason, I rode it home at lunch time,” she said. “The family was all sitting around crying and they showed me the tele-

graph.”

The telegraph had informed the family that Fred’s bomber had been shot down and he was ‘missing in action.’

Fast forward to 1984, when Pilot Bentz’ nephew decided he’d look into the mystery surrounding his uncle’s death. He was eventually put in touch with the Vice President of the Halifax Aircraft Association, Karl Kjarsgaard, who joined the search for the bomber.

Finally in September of 1997, with cooperation from many agencies — including the Department of Canadian Heritage — the crash site was excavated and the aircraft recovered, along with the remains of the three air-

men, all still sitting at their stations.

Some 25 descendants of the bomber crew were invited that November to a joint funeral for the three airmen with full military honours. Marjorie Wyse was able to touch her brother’s casket and say goodbye. She was given his watch and cigarette lighter, which were recovered with his body. She also got to meet Martin Drewes, the man responsible for shooting down the bomber.

“He hugged me but I didn’t hug him back,” she said in 2012.

Meanwhile, the aluminium from the

Halifax LW682 was extracted and melted down into ingots for future use. One of those uses was to contribute to the material for the RAF Bomber Command in London, England. The roof of the memorial was constructed using aluminium from those ingots.

In 2017, the RCAF replaced their gold coloured ‘wings’ worn on their uniforms, with silver ones. Each badge has a portion of aluminium alloy in it from LW682, preserving the memory of Fred Roach and his seven comrades forever.

Karl Kjarsgaard loads aluminum ingots from the LW682 bomber for transport to England, where they were used in the construction of the RAF bomber Command Memorial, which opened in 2012.

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Leamington-born tail-gunner Fred Roach in a photo published by the RCAF.

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Leamington council meetings opening up A question posed by Leamington Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke ushered in a return to open live council meetings for the public in the near future.

The inaugural meeting

of the new council will be held in council chambers on November 29 and Leamington CAO Peter Neufeld says they will be open to the public.

“We have taken steps to

start with the inaugural meeting as an open meeting and plan on continuing with that format providing the circumstances around COVID will allow.”

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Star Chefs Gala helps ESHF

By Deanna Bertrand A sold out crowd of 176 guests filled the banquet hall of the Pelee Island Winery Saturday night, November 12, for the first ever Star Chefs Gala – A Taste of Kingsville, in support of Erie Shores Health Foundation.

Plans are already underway for another event, according to the organizers, chef and Kingsville Lions Club member Casey van den Heuvel and club president Fred Cross.

Van den Heuvel said the event was a year in the making, which saw the Kings-

ville Lions partner with the Eat, Drink, Dine, Kingsville (E.D.D.K.) Association to create a Star Chef experience here in their own backyard and to continue in their quest of developing Kingsville as a Culinary Tourist Destination.

Guests were treated to an appetizer and dinner menu created by area chefs and businesses that highlighted many local farms and suppliers.

Approximately 100 items were donated by area businesses in a silent auction that lined tables around the banquet hall.

Five large items were up for grabs in a

live auction emceed by Legacy Auctions’ Dave McCormick, including an 18k diamond pendant from Wharram’s Jewellery and a Taste of Kingsville in your home (an elegant five-course dinner for 8-10 guests with three of Kingsville’s renowned chefs), package valued at $1,000.

Proceeds will go to support the Erie Shores Health Foundation and its Care Happens Here Campaign, which aims to raise $15 million for a state-of-the-art Diagnostic Imaging and Information System.

Van den Heuvel said by telephone Mon-

day morning that just under $20,000 had been raised through the auction items and funds were still being tallied for the event total through ticket sales and donations.

Lions Club President Fred Cross also presented ESHF CEO Christine Colautti with a separate cheque from the Lions Club for $5,000 at the event.

“Everyone just did an outstanding job,” he said. “I have recevied great reviews on everything from the food to the hospitality.”

Photos by Deanna Bertrand

Preparing appetizers of Pearson Farm Wagyu on crostini with a smoked blue cheese, horseradish mousse and balsamic reduction are chefs Brandon Zuech of The Grove and Anthony Delbrocco of Mettawas Station.

Trevor Loop of Jack’s Gastropub prepares Loop Fisheries’ Lake Erie perch in a potato nest with a tangy remoulade and Ortaliza’s micro greens.

Kathy Mastronardi-Black with chef Anthony Delbrocco

Cheryl Klemens, Melissa Gomer and Hedy Epplett try some of the appetizers.

Chef and Lions Club member Casey van den Heuvel and Kingsville Lions Club president Fred Cross in front of a silent auction item.

Green Earth chef Sarah Carroll prepares roasted beet hummus on a beet chip, finished with Zavaros Farms picked asparagus tips.

Karey Lewis and Becky Beetham check out the silent auction items at the Star Chefs Gala.

Erica Bosco serves plates full of harvest salads – mixed greens, feta, apples, sundried cranberries, picked red onions and roasted pumpkin seeds with a maple pumpkin vinaigrette at the Star Chefs Gala.

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Ives named president of Ontario Historical Society Kristin Ives — Curator/Education Coordinator at the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) — was named President of the Ontario Historical Society (OHS) at its Annual Meeting on November 2. She has served on the OHS Board since 2013, most recently as its Vice President.

KRISTIN IVES

“I am honoured to have been elected as President of the Ontario Historical Society,” said Ms. Ives.

“The Society has had a great influence on my professional development as a historian, and on the way in which I view our remarkable province through the individual stories shared illustrating each community’s unique culture and heritage, as well as through our collective experiences over

time. I am grateful to the now Past President, Dr. Michel Beaulieu, for his incredible example of advocacy, leadership and service to our over 800 affiliated societies, member organizations, and member institutions. I look forward to the opportunities and challenges that this role brings, and I am eager to learn more about the incredible work being done across our province in the heritage and culture sector, and for my new role in helping to preserve and share those stories widely.”

Ives has been an integral part of the ERCA team since 2000, first as the Assistant Curator of the John R. Park Homestead and then as Community Events Coordinator, before being promoted to the Curator/ Education Coordinator in 2014. Under her leadership, the Homestead has been recognized as the Best Museum or Heritage Space in Windsor/Essex for three years.

Ives has curated dozens of interactive exhibits about the human and natural heritage of the Essex Region, including notable educational pieces on the Passenger Pigeon, Monarch Lifecycles, the Sci-

ence of Maple, the restoration of the Detroit River and many more.

She also serves on the Ontario Museums Association Regional Museum Network, the South-Western Ontario Heritage Council, the Conservation Ontario’s Watershed Interpreters’ Network, and is a former Chair of the Libro Credit Union – Windsor-Essex South Council. She volunteered for Museum Windsor from 2000 to 2020 and served as its Chairperson for a decade.

“We are so incredibly proud of Kris and she is most deserving of this honour,” said ERCA CAO Tim Byrne. “She has been integral in inspiring a passion for our region’s history for more than 100,000 students over her more than 20 years as an educator, and preserving and interpreting the precious artifacts – including the historic home of John and Amelia Park, for the next generation of conservationists.

Her role as president of this provincial organization is a testament of her professionalism, and a significant benefit for all historic properties in the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region.”

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After a two year absence due to COVID concerns, Community Living Essex County held their 28th annual Jingle Bell Run, Walk and Wheel — hosted by Ken Knapp Ford — in beautiful downtown Essex.

Over 400 people braved the chilly weather to participate in the 2km, 4 km and 10 km races. Clear skies helped everyone navigate the course and kept a smile on their faces.

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The good old hockey game

My one-year-old granddaughter attended her first NHL game in September.

It was a pre-season game, mind you, but she was there to watch the Maple Leaf hopefuls take on the Red Wing hopefuls at Little Caesars Arena.

She enjoyed all of the lights and noise and was a real trooper for the three hours we were inside that giant arena.

It’s a testament to how small the world really is these days.

Our kids and grandkids are doing things that we would have never dreamed of back in the day.

I attended my first NHL game at Cleveland’s Richfield Colosseum when the Cleveland Barons hosted the Atlanta Flames there on March 20, 1976.

I had just turned 15.

My brother Pat had recently been called up from the minors to play for the Flames and this was our first opportunity to drive to a game and see him play in the NHL. A whole contingent went

from this area and I remember piling into my dad’s black Ford LTD and making our way around the lake and across the Ohio Turnpike to the big stadium.

I had always wanted to make it to an NHL game going back to when the Maple Leafs were Stanley Cup champions (insert lame joke here).

My sister had actually made it over to Olympia Stadium in the fall of 1969 to watch a game between the Rangers and the Red Wings and brought me back a program.

I cherished that program like there was no tomorrow.

Even though I was a Maple Leaf fan, seeing those headand-shoulder black and white photos of the players in the program almost brought them to life, as I quickly compared them to my giant stack of O-Pee-Chee hockey cards.

I did keep that program for a number of years until the NHL arenas became familiar to me.

I had been in Maple Leaf Gar-

dens just once in 1973 or 1974 when we went there to watch a game between the Oshawa Generals and the Toronto Marlboros and remember it being humungous. I never got back to that old barn, even when my brother got traded to the Leafs in 1980 for a brief time.

But I did get to the Olympia several times, as well as Buffalo, Cleveland, Washington and Atlanta.

My grandkids now visiting NHL arenas is amazing to me.

Back then, as much as I would have loved to attend an NHL game, I looked at it as a pipe dream.

Now, they just book the tickets online and head over to Detroit.

It’s much the same with concerts and all other sporting events.

My oldest son went to the SARS benefit concert in Toronto at 18 and, although I worried myself to death while he was gone, it’s an experience he will treasure forever.

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and other musings

RIB’S his bud- RAMBLINGS on a bus

He and dy jumped and made their way to Mark Ribble Downsview Park — packed with 450,000 tickled pink to get the invitascreaming fans — and saw the tion. We drank hot chocolate Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Rush and coffee because it was so and a little-known fella called cold in the upper deck, but we Justin Timberlake. Timber- had fun on a night when I could lake was viciously booed and have been at home watching it pelted with cans and bottles at on TV. The atmosphere at Cothat one. He’s come a long way merica was electric. since then.

Nowadays, although I don’t Anyway, the point I’m trying get to any professional games to make is that today’s world is anymore — mostly due to the instantaneous in so many ways. cost — I can think back to those It used to be that you’d have times I was able to take in more to plan for weeks to attend any than my share of NHL hockey, sort of big event in those big which was in its heyday during cities. the 1970s.

Now, you can buy a ticket on I was able to see LaFleur, Dia whim, book it on your phone onne and Esposito up close and and drive across to see whatev- for a kid who grew up idolizing er act you want to see. those big names, that was a real During the Detroit Tigers treat. playoff run in October 2013, Jeff My grandchildren may Lamotte called me one after- or may not get over to more noon and asked if I wanted to games, but little Elliana has go over to the Tigers-A’s game been able to witness an NHL that night. I’d never been to game first-hand much earlier in an MLB playoff game so I was life than I ever dreamed of.

Letter to Editor

There’s a name on Wheatley’s cenotaph

Dear Editor: Carlyle Smith’s name is inscribed on Wheatley’s Cenotaph. Of course I never met Carlyle, but over the years of association and friendship with two of his sisters I came to know a little about a man who grew up in Port Alma, attended high school in Leamington, and became a Canadian casualty in World War II. Carlyle was among the students in a high school photo.

Shanks Cemetery lies on the lakeside of the Talbot Trail just west of Port

Alma. This small cemetery – not far from Talbot Street United Church – contains the grave of Carlyle Smith. His memory is marked by a modest headstone.

However, Carlyle Smith’s remains are not at that burial site. Indeed, his remains have never been found as he vanished while flying over the Mediterranean from somewhere in North Africa. No trace of Carlyle Smith has been identified.

Nevertheless, his memory remained vivid in the minds of at least two of

his sisters. Marion Ludwig (née Smith) and Jean Smith. Both of these sisters have now also passed away. Both were teachers and both grew up in Port Alma.

Marion married Glenn Ludwig, who for several years was manager of Tahagahoning Enterprises farm on Walpole Island. Glenn’s family had a farm near appropriately named Glenwood.

Indeed, his account of his birth at an emergency stop farmhouse as his parents were sleigh riding home one evening from a Jim Heyens OWNER

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dance in Glenwood always tantalized the imagination.

His charming wife Marion grew up in Smith house just west of Port Alma. The house still stands on the lakeside of Talbot Trail. She taught for some years at the school in Dealtown.

Marion and Glenn were married in Talbot Street United Church. They are now both interred in London where they spent their final years.

But it was Carlyle’s sister Jean who kept the memory of her brother

alive. I believe she lived in Wheatley at some point, as did a third sister. No matter, however, wherever Jean lived she always kept a porch light on should Carlyle need guidance to return home.

Members of the Authier family were familiar with the Smith family of Port Alma and we often learned much about the two family’s background at one of our former favourite events, pancake suppers at Talbot Trail United Church. Regrettably those magnificent

evenings seem to have passed.

Remembering those who served in whatever form is important. Carlyle Smith died fighting for Canada and his empty grave and lonely headstone remind me of his sacrifice.

I certainly would like to learn more of his background and that of his family before many more of us meet our respective end.

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Young diabetes patient hoping to raise awareness In 2019, then six-yearold Kade Tiessen was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.

He went undiagnosed for months before being admitted to the ICU at Met Hospital, where they broke the news to him and his family.

“He came home determined to fight this new battle, since he has an older brother with Down Syndrome who has inspired him to overcome odds,” says his mom Stephanie Segave-Tiessen.

Now, three years later, 10-year-old Kade continues to monitor his blood sugar levels up to 15-20 times a day.

“Kade was diagnosed late and was already in Diabetic Ketoacidosis and nearly died,” says his mom. “He could barely walk, could barely breathe and was vomiting excessively.”

The family had been to the doctor earlier that day, but a diagnosis wasn’t offered at that visit.

“As a parent I knew something was seriously wrong and I came across this story about another child’s diagnosis story, and I knew he had diabetes and rushed him to the hospital,” she said. “If we

his team of researchers at the University of Toronto announcing the discovery of insulin, Kade is eager to spread awareness.

“Insulin was discovered right here in Canada and Kade is confident that a cure will also be discovered here in Canada,” says his mom.

hypoglycemia episodes.

Despite these challenges, Kade plays travel soccer and travel hockey and has become a Type One Diabetes Warrior.

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would have gone a day longer, it is very likely he would not have made it.”

That day changed their normal family routine forever and young Kade met with local MPs Chris Lewis and Irek Kusmierczyk last week to raise awareness about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). It was part of a Canada-wide campaign called JDRF’s Kids For a Cure, where kids with T1D across Canada met with local Members of Parliament.

“I’m excited to share my story because maybe it will help other kids see that it can be cool to be dif-

ferent,” said Kade.

Life with T1D is a fulltime job with no days off.

Without a working pancreas, Kade initially needed to test his sugar levels up to 15-20 times a day with finger pokes and administer insulin by needle every time he ate.

He now has an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor to help.

Still, his blood sugar is almost never perfectly balanced, so he often feels sick when his sugar is too high and disoriented when it is too low.

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

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Caldwell First Nation undertaking significant environmental restoration A 40-acre restoration project is underway at the Caldwell First Nation.

Members from the Caldwell First Nation were joined by students from Leamington District Secondary School, employees from Jamieson Wellness and representatives from the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Foundation to plant 100 trees and wetland plants on this former agricultural land on Saturday, November 12.

“As our ancestors were stewards and caretakers of these lands, we are grateful to continue in their footsteps and join with youth and supporters to restore the balance of nature given to us by our Creator,” said Caldwell Chief Mary Duckworth.

Members and staff from Caldwell First Nation worked in partnership with ERCA to develop the comprehensive restoration plan, which will be implemented over the next three years. Caldwell First Nation and ERCA have worked together to undertake a number of restoration projects over the past decade, includ-

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In 2020, Caldwell First Nation was granted Reserve Status in Leamington, following a 230-year quest to regain their ancestral grounds. The traditional lands of the Caldwell First Nation stretch from the Detroit River all the way to Long Point on the north shore of Lake Erie, including Point Pelee National Park.

As part of the planting event, members from the Caldwell First Nation were invited to provide further input into the restoration plan, which is eventually expected to include walking trails and will incorporate plants of cultural significance.

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Kingsville Friendly Club news Bridge games were enjoyed on Tuesday, November 8 at the Kingsville Friendly Club.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

AREA REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES IN PHOTOS

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Leamington March

LDSS students with crosses for war dead.

Dove release in Kingsville,

Bill Siddall, Robert “Shorty” Wallace and Russ Skogland in Wheatley.

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Archer 535 Squadron Cadets stand vigil at Leamington’s Cenotaph.

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$49,900 OTF grant connects CTMHV with community The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) has received a $49,900 Community Building Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF.)

The grant money was used to improve connections between the museum and the community through an upgraded telecommunications system, a new website and virtual engagement.

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The grant also made it possible for the museum to hire a full-time Digital Program & Event Manager and a part time Digital Program & Event Assistant for one year, which helped the museum to move toward digital engagement and increase

the museum’s social media presence.

In addition, the very outdated telephone system was replaced and a new website was designed.

The project was completed on September 19, 2022 and will provide

improved access to programs and events as the museum continues to adapt, recover and move forward from the recent pandemic.

The museum’s mission is to preserve the past for the education and interpretation of the future.

Pre-Covid, the museum was visited by 40,000 people annually, 10,000 school children, and was host to many events for the community.

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Letter to Editor

Cathy Gole

Grateful for Remembrance Day service

October 12, 1945 - November 18, 2009

A million times I’ve needed you A million times I’ve cried, If love could have saved you You never would have died.

Things we feel most deeply Are the hardest things to say, My dearest one, I loved you In a very special way.

If I could have one lifetime wish One dream that could come true, I’d pray to God with all my heart For yesterday and you.

Dear Editor: It was a very special Service of Remembrance on November 11, 2022 at the Leamington and Area Cenotaph. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Leamington Remembrance Day

Committee and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324 (Wheatley) for ensuring that the residents of Leamington and Area can continue to pay tribute to our Veterans without a Legion Branch in Leamington.

Special thanks to our High School students from LDSS and Cardinal Carter for providing our music and their help with the wreaths, our bugler Glenn Sellick, Major Ron Wilkens (Salvation Army) and Deacon John Vezina

(St Michael’s Parish) for their prayers and Benediction.

Thank you also to the many residents that attended the Service.

— Pat Simpson, Leamington

Loved by Bob and Bobby

IN MEMORIAM

Werner Boehm & Kathe (Katie) Boehm November 16, 1994

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December 21, 2020

We cannot lose the ones we love Forever when they’re gone, We feel their gentle presence In the blush of every dawn.

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The heart is like a treasure chest That ‘s filled with souvenirs, It’s there we keep the memories We’ve gathered through the years.

We cannot lose the ones we love For they will always stay, In all that’s bright and beautiful Around us every day.

Lovingly remembered by your family, Ingrid and Bryan Young, Karen Boehm, granddaughter Zara Hutchinson and Adam Clark, great-grandson Caelan Clark

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Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear.

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George Turnbull’s reverse-less Rambler

Greg Sellon It is with unbearable sadness to announce that Greg has lost his hardfought battle with cancer at the age of 61, on Friday, November 11, 2022.

Husband and best friend to Jill for 40 years, cherished and admired father to Adam (Danielle) and Nathan (Chantelle). Greg was the best grandpa to Braxton, Caylin and Elery whom he adored.

Greg was fortunate to have the following people throughout his whole life. His parents Glen and Sylvia. His brothers Ron (Valerie) and Brian (Sylvia). Father-in-law Cecil Somerset. Sister-in-law, Lisa (Brad) Somerset-Chambers.

His nephews Aaron (Erin) Sellon, Ryan (Laura) Sellon and Keagan Chambers. Greg is joining his mother-in-law Carole Somerset and great-nephew Carter Sellon. Greg will be missed by his best friend, John Beresh, who supported him every day.

Greg enjoyed cruise vacations, loved his family cottage on Pelee Island and he was also an avid Windsor Spitfires fan.

Greg was a local business owner and also worked at Home Building Centre (Thank you, Andy). He had a fun-loving personality that everyone will remember.

We cannot express how truly touched we were by the care and compassion given to Greg during his stay at Erie Shores Hospice and would greatly appreciate donations made to them in Greg’s memory.

In following Greg’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Visiting will take place at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

A private family graveside service will take place at a later date.

Family and friends are welcome to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Leo George Clark

Leo George Clark passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at the Erie Shores Hospice, comforted by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Gail Clark (nee Fowler) for 37 wonderful years. Loving Dad of Patrick (Krysta), Courtney, Thomas and Haley. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Leona.

Dear son-in-law of Joyce Fowler (late Douglas). Leo is survived by his sister Trudie Peplinski (late David) and predeceased by his brothers Lloyd and Tom. Leo will also be missed by his beloved best friends Louis and Diane Mallat. Brother-in-law of Neil Fowler (Colleen), Dan Fowler (Suse) and Kim Walker (Tom). Uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Leo started his career as a teacher and quickly moved into a Vice-Principal role at St. Anne’s. He advanced to Principal at F.J. Brennan and finally Cardinal Carter until retirement in 2009. In retirement, Leo worked part-time at the Faculty of Education - University of Windsor as a mentor to aspiring teachers.

Cremation has taken place as per Leo’s wishes.

Family and friends are welcome to gather at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, on Friday, November 18, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m.

Donations may be made in Leo’s memory to the Erie Shores Hospice.

Arrangements entrusted to Cremation First (Leamington) 519-398-9188.

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

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

George Turnbull of the street in front of his Leamington was driving house so he could climb his early ’60s Rambler sta- in and drive off whenever tion wagon when reverse he wanted to. in his automatic transmisAnd whenever his sion gave out and he had friends wanted to meet it repaired at an auto shop him for coffee, they wantfor $150. ed to go in his Packard, a Two weeks later, re- real classic then and now.

Always looking for stoverse quit again and with They would head to the ter they had coffee, they ries. Email billtsherk@ climbed back in, Larry George attending college, nearest coffee shop and sympatico.ca. there was no money to get push the car backwards stepped on the gas, and away they went! it fixed again. So George into a parking spot. AfProof of obituary to run did the next best thing: he drove his Rambler wagon without using reverse.

November 16, 2022 How is that possible, you Southpoint Sun ask? $200 plus in $26 HST = $226 George never parked a space unless he could drive straight outchanges again. please email Any And whenever he paralsun@southpointsun.ca lel parked on the street, Thanks. he kept driving around until he saw an empty parking space at the end of the block.

George’s story reminded me of Larry Duggan, who owned a 1955 Packard sedan with no reverse.

This 1964 Rambler station wagon will remind George Turnbull of his reverse-less He always parked it on

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Allan Robert McGregor July 29, 1945 – November 5, 2022

Unexpectedly, but peacefully, our Al lost his battle after cancer surgery.

He gave it his best shot.

Survived by his best friend and beloved wife, Mary, his three children that he adored and five grandchildren that he wanted to spend more time with in the coming years. Father of Monika (Dan) Turner, James (Susan), and Kirsten McGregor. Grandfather to Owen, Allison, Nathan, Noah and Andrew. Al was so proud of all of them. Predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Elsie McGregor, survived by his brothers Gord (Norma) and Glenn (Kelley), niece and nephews. Also missed by Gerd and Jeanne Koenig and their children, as well as Agnes with Michael, Rick and Deb. Al rose in the ranks from a young farm boy in rural WheatleyProof to a well-respected launch manager in overseas of obituary to run operations for Ford Motor Company, from which he retired in 2003 after 36 years of dedicated service. His 16, Mary 2022the opportunity latest assignmentNovember afforded him and to travel the world Southpoint while still working.

SunIt was undoubtedly the most interesting time for both.

They $200 plus $26 HST =loved $226to travel and enjoyed many Viking cruises.

After retirement, he found a niche singing with the email barbershop Any societychanges Sun Parlourplease Chorus and singing bass in one of their popular quartets “Just 4 Kixx”. He loved music sun@southpointsun.ca and loved to sing. Also heThanks. loved to golf, although admittedly wasn’t much good at it. He and Mary spent parts of winters in Florida for 10 years before Covid arrived.

Al loved his dogs, too many to name. They are waiting on the Rainbow Bridge. Dogs became a pastime after earlier years of attending figure skating, soccer, hockey and dog shows with his children. “Missy” is going to miss him terribly.

The family wishes to thank ICU staff at WRH Ouellette Campus for all their efforts, care and professionalism, especially Dr. Kyle Fiorini. He took a personal interest in Al’s case and his family.

Online condolences and donations may be made at www.victoriagreenlawnfuneral.ca for the Windsor Cancer Centre or Windsor/Essex Humane Society or to Sing Canada Harmony Chorus.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place at RCL 594 on Howard Ave. at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

Theresa Gayer

Theresa Gayer (nee Pimiskern) peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in her 90th year, at Dearness Home in London, Ontario. She was predeceased by her dear husband, John (1982).

Theresa was the beloved Proof of obituary to run mother of John (Raija,) Caroline (Don) and Herwig (Irene). She was the lovingNovember Oma of Donald 16, 2022 (Maisha), Caroline, Lauri, Risto, Ivan Southpoint Sun and Tessa. Theresa was predeceased by her parents Franz and plus HSTand = sisters-in-law $226 Annamaria,$200 as well as her$26 brothers Franz (Katharina), Albert (Hildegard), William (Rose Marie) and Gustav (Albina).

She will beplease missed by many nieces and Any changes email nephews. sun@southpointsun.ca Theresa was born in Kapetanovo Polje, Croatia, on Thanks.

December 12, 1932. She emigrated with her parents to Leamington in 1950. In 1951, Theresa married the love of her life, John Gayer, who had followed her to Canada.

Mom enjoyed many activities, including cooking, decorating, gardening, music, travelling, reading and spending time with family and friends. Most of all, she loved her grandchildren, and she was their very special Oma. We wish to extend an extra special thank you to Dr. McKeough and all the staff at Dearness Home in London.

For over six years, we knew that Mom was well looked after, and she was very happy.

Visitation will be held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. A short service will be led by Father Olivet Okoro. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Erie Shores Health Foundation or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

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M.D. Bennie remembers World War heroes

By Ellie Reiter and Abby Albrecht Margaret D. Bennie had a spectacular Remembrance Day experience.

These last few weeks, each student at M.D. Bennie has had the opportunity to visit a war memorabilia museum set up by Mr. Grant Westlake, a teacher from our school. Mr. Westlake has a large collection of books, old newspaper articles, maps

and documents dating back as far as 1916! He also has a large collection of cap badges and a few war helmets. There are even some postcards, logbooks, stamp books, and a Canadian solider handbook.

Mr. Westlake has collected artifacts that date back a 100 years ago from friends and family, but most of them have come from his wife’s grandfather who served our country in

Europe in World War II. When we asked Mr. Westlake why he started his collection, he said, “I think it is imperative that everyone has an understanding of the conflicts which have shaped our world.”

Mr. Westlake has three helmets from the war; two infantry helmets, one from 1914-1945, and one from 1941-1945. These helmets were used for more than head protection though.

They were also used for wash basins, cooking pots, and bailing and digging tools. He also has a paratrooper helmet from 1950-1970s. The paratrooper helmet was worn by many armed European forces after World War II. The camouflage covering also has loops on it to carry extra equipment. M.D. Bennie students were shocked at how heavy the helmets were.

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All “souped up” and ready to roll

The Feeding Windsor Essex team has completed renovations on the Street Angels Soup Shack — a mobile soup kitchen operating out of a revamped trailer. They will begin serving clients starting Monday, November 21 from the parking lot at Throne of Grace Church in downtown Windsor where the Soup Shack is

currently stationed.

Officials say that the Soup Shack is expected to make its way to Leamington next month.

Operating seven days a week, the Soup Shack will be open between the hours of 7-9 pm.

Clients will be able to stop by and get a hot bowl of something yummy, a fresh roll and some-

thing warm to drink to sustain them until food is available through shelters, soup kitchens and day programs the following morning.

Volunteers will work in groups of three to serve food to clients, help them make phone calls, and provide essential spplies such as warming items during the harsh winter

Masks required in Essex County facilities Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Due to updated federal include the Civic Centre, fections that are straining and provincial guidance county road maintenance hospital systems across related to the importance buildings, Essex Coun- the country. Tam urged of masking indoors, the ty Library branches, Es- Canadians to get their flu County of Essex is again sex-Windsor EMS stations shots and to stay up to implementing a masking and Sun Parlor Home, date on their COVID-19 policy in its facilities. The where masking require- boosters. policy is being issued in ments have remained in Dr. Kieran Moore, response to an autumn place since early in the Ontario’s chief medisurge in respiratory ill- COVID-19 pandemic. Es- cal officer of health, said nesses. sex-Windsor EMS para- Monday he is “strongly Effective 8 a.m. Tues- medics have also contin- recommending” that Onday, medical grade sur- ued to mask during all tarians wear masks ingical masks will be re- interactions with patients. doors to ease the burden quired. This applies to Dr. Theresa Tam, Can- on a health-care system Wheatleyada’s Two Creeks Association all staff, as well as memchief Conservation public health that is facing “extraorbers of the public visiting officer, urged Canadians dinary pressures.” His County of Essex facilities. last week to wear masks recommendation comes Medical grade surgical indoors and continue fol- as pediatric units across masks will be available at lowing other health pre- the province deal with an building entrances. cautions, like maintaining unprecedented surge of The facilities covered good hand hygiene, amid children with respiratory by the masking policy a rise in respiratory in- illnesses.

months. Literature will also be available outlining resources available in the community for those experiencing homelessness.

Feeding Windsor Essex has been creating food security across Wi n d s o r - E s s e x for the past eight years, feeding hundreds of meals daily to individuals of all ages in

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our community through multi-level programming. Street Angels has been operating as an

outreach program for the past two years, serving those experiencing homelessness, poverty, and housing instability to empower them to reach their fullest potential.

The Soup Shack is looking for volunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering, reach out to Street Angels at 519-915-2377 or by email at streetangelswindsor@gmail.com.

Wheatley nighttime parade set for December Southpoint Sun3- 5 The village of Wheatley will hold its annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 3 at 6:30 pm.

The parade will start at the Catholic Church near the corner of Erie and Middleton and proceed north up Erie Street to Talbot and head east to Little Street, then back down Middleton to the church.

The Wheatley Santa Claus Parade committee is asking residents to bring canned or dry goods for donation to the Wheatley Area Food Bank.

The Southpoint Stars U13 hockey team will be collecting donations as the parade moves along.

The event is sponsored by the Fish Festival Committee and of course will

feature Santa as the main attraction.

To participate in the parade or volunteer your time, please contact hilary at lilhilg@gmail.com.

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125 ROAD 14, LEAMINGTON

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New Build: Beautiful 1 ½ Storey Home MLS #22022628 | Beautiful 1 1/2 storey home ready to be customized and built for you! This home is perfect for today’s lifestyle with an open concept main floor, dining area, great room with a fireplace, three bedrooms including a primary bedroom with ensuite including a soaker tub & double sinks. With an unfinished basement, this home offers plenty of opportunities to customize your dream home!

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This lovely 3 Bedroom Townhome is in a great location, close to a playground, school & shopping. It is ideal for the First time Buyer or Retirees. It is a well maintained open concept unit w/ vaulted ceilings, newer rear deck & large primary bedroom w/ walk in closet & cheater ensuite. Lower level has a large family room & 3rd bedroom. Home is complete w/ 2 baths & 2 car attached garage.

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Move right into this open concept 2 bedroom Bungalow sitting on an extra deep 220’ lot which backs onto an open area. Enjoy the tranquility of the country with the ability to walk to town. This home has been extensively renovated & features large front & rear decks.

This home has had many renovations, inside is very bright w/ newer flooring and doors.

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Beautifully designed model features living room & fireplace, modern kitchen w/ large island & quartz countertops, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths & main floor laundry. Large master suite includes walk-in closet & 5 pc bath w/ soaker tub, 2 vanities & walkin shower. Includes appliance package, tray ceilings, covered rear patio & huge double garage. $980,000.

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The Bank Theatre rounds out November with series of shows

Following on the heels of successful debuts, The Bank Theatre is set to continue programming with Improv Nite @ The Bank Theatre slated for Saturday, November 19, Monarch Café – Songs & Stories in the Round switches to Monday, November 21, Dale’s Friday Coffee House on Friday, November 25 and Christmas Trivia on Friday, December 2nd.

November 19, Improv Nite @ The Bank Theatre features comedian in-residence Eric Miinch.

This month Alex Monk, Joel Lewsaw, Nolan Mayrand and Cristina Orlando will join Eric in some fun audience

interactive improv. Patrons are reminded that some mature language and themes occur and the show is rated PG-13.

Improv Nite is $15 per person, doors open at 6:30 pm and the show is 7:30 pm. Improv Nite is slated for the last Saturday of the month. In December it will be held on Saturday the 17th due to the holidays.

On November 21, Justin Latam, artist in residence for Monarch Café – Songs & Stories in the Round, will lead Allison Brown, Ron Leary and Julie Ross in this intimate song and storytelling experience similar to that of the Nashville Bluebird

Café series. Tickets are $15 per person, doors open at 6:30 pm and the show is at 7:30 pm. The December show will be held on December 19 with new guests each month and will now be slated for the third Monday of each month.

Dale’s Friday Coffee House returns on November 25 with Roger Hewett and Kari Lynn Hewett hosting Bob Garrett, Paul Tremblay, Cy Robson and David and Sharon Light. The evening admission is pass the hat and donations will help upgrade the sound, lighting and curtains. Patrons are also asked to bring canned,

Famous Flying Fathers to challenge Cardinal Carter The Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School leadership team and St. Michael’s Parish, Leamington, have organized a Flying Fathers hockey event.

Flying Fathers is a hockey team made up of priests. The event was put together to raise money for Essex County

Homelessness Hub. The Flying Fathers will be playing against Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School on Thursday, November 24 from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. at Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex.

Afterwards, the Knights of Columbus are hosting a social gathering

Leamington-Mersea

GOODFELLOWS

Christmas Hamper Applications NOTE: LEAMINGTON & MERSEA RESIDENTS ONLY - MUST APPLY IN PERSON AT THE

LEAMINGTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING 111 Erie St. N., Leamington

Hours beginning: Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Every Tuesday & Thursday (excluding November 15)

1:00 - 4:00 P.M. Applications will NOT be accepted after November 30, 2022 Physically disabled ONLY phone 226-770-0283.

Those applying will be asked for two pieces of identification and also asked for a voluntary statement of monthly income and expenses.

Anyone wishing to volunteer, please call 226-770-0283 Donations may be placed in the box at the Leamington Post Office, or mail to: Leamington Goodfellows Box 242 Leamington N8H 3W2.

Official tax receipts will be issued.

at St. Michael’s Parish in Leamington.

Tickets are $5 for students and children under the age of 12, $10 for general admission and family passes will be $35. Tickets will be available at St. Michael’s Parish in Leamington and St. John Parish in Kingsville.

For those who couldn’t purchase a ticket beforehand, tickets will also be sold at the door.

All proceeds will go to the Essex County Homelessness Hub.

paper and hygiene donations for the annual food bank drive in November and on December 16th.

Ready, Set, Game Night, also a new series, has become popular and on December 2 Corey Robertson will emcee

Christmas Trivia Night.

Space is limited, $40 a team, prize of $200 for the winning team. Doors open at 5 pm and Christmas Trivia begins at 6 pm. Pizza will be available for purchase. All Tapped Out Gaming will

also be on site.

More information for all events is available at www.banktheatre.com The events are sponsored by the Municipality of Leamington and Chances Gaming.

Leamington Men’s Senior Hockey League

By Scott Holland The Leamington Senior Men’s Hockey League remains fairly competitive despite Gualtieri Farms not gaining any victories yet.

Gillett Roofing topped Gualtieri Farms 9-5 and Gabriele Home & Floor doubled Reid Funeral Home 6-3.

GILLETT 9 GUALTIERI 5 It was a close game for one period before Gillett surged ahead and stayed

there.

The GF marksmen were led by Calyn Kir who notched three, while Mason Gow and PJ Sonoski netted one each.

Gilllett’s explosive offense was led by Al Beausoleil who triggered a hattrick. Cam Dawson and Nick Rivait planted two apiece, while Chad Jeffrey and Zach Halwachs gunned one each.

GABRIELE 6 REID 3 Gabriele held a slim

lead until adding an insurance goal in the third and played strong defensively.

Reid’s offense began when Cale Phibbs unleashed a shorthand tally.

Jordan Hooker and Kyle Quick gunned one apiece.

The Gabriele offense was sparked by Spencer Neufeld’s hattrick. Jordan Carnevale, Chris Warkentin and Scott Florence netted single goals to complete the scoring.

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Community Calendar

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS at 7:00 pm, Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Speaker: Rick Gray. Topic: Native Plants. Come join us for an evening of horticultural fun and fellowship. More info: Charlie Wright 519-324-5412.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETS at 1:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave., Oldcastle, just south of Laurier Pkwy. Learn how to to grow orchids and Bulbophyllums. Bring a friend, your questions and view Bulbos and Show Table. Refreshments available. No admission. New members welcome. Follow us on FB or online www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 SNOWFLAKE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at New California Trinity United Church, 1005 Rd. 2 West & McCain, Kingsville. Baked goods, crafts, greenery, etc. Cash only please. Chili & soup available (takeout only).

SATURDAY, NOV. 19 CHILDREN ARE INVITED TO WRITE THEIR LETTERS TO SANTA AND DO A CRAFT at a special drop-in program at the Leamington Branch of the Essex County Library with support by the Leamington BIA. Santa’s mailbox will be ready to receive letters near the library from Nov. 14 to Dec. 4.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 ROAST BEEF DINNER - 4:40 - 6:30 p.m. Take-out only, $25 per meal, at Epworth United Church, 56 Division South, Kingsville. For tickets call 519-733-4154. Advance tickets only.

SAT. NOV. 26 & SUN. NOV. 27 THE COUNTY CLASSIC CHORALE PRESENTS ITS HOLIDAY CONCERT “Fa la la la la” on Sat. Nov. 26 at 7:00 p.m. and Sun. Nov. 27 at 3:00 p.m. at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington.

Suggested donation $15. Wheelchair accessible. Please wear a mask.

Parking at church & adjacent school. Info: www.countyclassicchorale. com

Thursdays, 10:00 am. Come learn and play this fun game for 2-4 players that combines rummy and mahjong. No registration required.

ONGOING

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

GRIEF SHARE CLASSES will meet every Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. There is no charge for these classes. Call 519-326-2521 to register or call Cliff at 519-816-5449.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at the LEAMINGTON LIBRARY, 1 John St., Leamington. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meetings: November 9 & 23 and December 7 & 21. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org.

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

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

YARN SOCIAL TIME - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays, 10:00 am to noon. Bring your project and enjoy time with others!

Get tips and tricks, show off your work, share patterns and more.

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

Tuesday geared to beginners. No registration required.

RUMMIKUB CLUB - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N.

PLAY THE UKULELE WITH LIONEL KNIGHTS - Every Thursday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington.

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

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

Everyone welcome.

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

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYS - appointments preferred, walk-ins are welcome 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 to book your appointment.

All are welcome! Free! St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Donated gently used clothing for men, women and children of all ages.

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

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You may become impatient with the slow progress of a project at work, Aries. Before you get your feathers all ruffled, figure out if bringing more people on the team may help.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 It may have taken a while, but you’ll start to see some results from actions you initiated weeks ago, Taurus. Your steady pace will pay off in a big way.

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Luck will manifest itself in some surprising ways over the course of the next few days, Leo. Seemingly out of nowhere you will have a good turn of events that propel you forward.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Negotiations will go in your favor this week, Virgo. Therefore, if you’ve been seeking a raise or a promotion, you may see that the tides have finally shifted in that direction.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Watch out for overspending that can derail the careful budget that you have set in place, Libra. It may be wise to leave a credit card at home for the next few days.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Brace yourself, Scorpio, as things could get a bit wild this week. Energy levels rise and tempers may flare. Figure out the best way to stay calm amid this confusion.

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Leamington Seeking Citizens for Committees The Municipality of Leamington is seeking interested citizens to serve on its advisory committees from 2022 to 2026. Serving on a municipal committee is a great way to be involved and to help make a difference in your community. Committee members provide advice to Council on different issues and help contribute to the development of policies, programs and initiatives that improve your community. The Municipality is seeking new members for the following committees: Accessibility Advisory Committee (Seeking one member who is a professional from the community and three members of the community who are persons with a disability or disabilities) The Accessibility Committee advises Council on matters that will improve opportunities for persons with disabilities and assists in the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to ensure persons with disabilities can fully participate in the community.

Committee of Adjustment (Seeking three members) The Committee of Adjustment is responsible for considering applications for consents (land division/severance) and minor variances.

Police Services Board (Seeking one member) The Police Services Board advises the Detachment Commander with respect to police services in the Municipality and, after consultation with the Detachment Commander, generally determines the objectives and priorities for those services.

Seniors’ Advisory Committee (Seeking four members and a maximum of two community stakeholder/representatives from an organization that service seniors in the Municipality such as a retirement/long-term care facility, residential homes or senior apartment complexes).

The Seniors’ Advisory Committee’s objectives are to engage and consult with residents about issues affecting seniors; to educate and improve awareness of services available to seniors in Leamington and the surrounding area; to form partnerships in the community; to improve the quality of life for seniors; and to develop and bring forward recommendations to Council on how to make Leamington a more agefriendly community as they relate to matters within the Municipality’s jurisdiction (e.g. transportation, communications and civic participation).

A full list of committees, the terms of reference for each committee and application forms are available on the Municipality’s website at www.leamington.ca/committees.

Application forms are also available at the Leamington Municipal Building located at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington. For more information, please contact the Clerk’s Office by phone at 519-326-5761 or email at clerks@leamington.ca The application deadline for Committees is Friday, November 25, 2022.

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Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time

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

The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

ThisAolder is located at 172 North in Kingsville, and was at one time the Lookhome at Leamington’ s Division Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland residence of Herb Batchelor. Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives.

Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate Gulliver Novemberedged 19, 1991 Insurance 2-1 to Romanian native, win the Midget Leda Mara Pap, hockey trophy. was scheduled to play the At left is harp with the Helencaptain Law Ken Dick who Singers at their Christmas scored both concert on December goals with coach 1. She was well known Randy Critchlow.

in the area as well as Michigan and Ohio.

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November 1992 - CONSOLATION WINNERS - The Romney Central School Boys Soccer team competed in Chatham in the ‘B’ Division in the County Meet. They brought back the consolation pennant.

Submarine cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall The team members are, front row - Kevin Pursel, Josh Beaupre, Justin Renwick, Richard Segedin, Jason and these young lads wasted no time inventing a Sallmen, new game, “submarine cycling”.

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From the Leamington Post November 15, 1978 The end result of the contest for the Reeve’s seat was well apparent from the beginning. And the tight race that developed was the last seat on town council in Leamington’s municipal election Monday. In the final tally, incumbent Reeve John Penner has easily defeated Councillor John Crump by a wide margin, while Madeleine Naeyaert eased past Max Elias by a 123 vote margin for the fourth seat on council. Incumbents Vic Gabriele and Art Kelly were elected along with newcomer Bob Hutchinson. There was a 40 per cent voter turnout.

—— The Knights of Columbus recently completed its annual campaign for the local branch of the Arthritis Society, raising $1,716. The youth group of the Knights, the Columbian Squires, also raised a further $419 in a bowl-a-thon.

Squires members Rich DeVries and Chris Lamotte, along with Knights chair Dan McQueen, presented a cheque to Arthritis Society chair Joan Meuser.

—— Tribute was paid to Leamington’s war dead Saturday with approximately 400 people attending the service at the cenotaph on Talbot Street West. It was one of the largest gatherings for the annual service here in many years. Legion President Harold Getty said it was very gratifying to see so many people out. The service was conducted by Rev. Keith Stokes.

—— Walt Brown of R.R.#3 Leamington has been disassembling an old barn on his farm for a year, but the big event Monday was the opposite of a barn building bee.

With aid from neighbours Tom Dick and Ernie Rempel, the roof structure, supported only by main beams, was brought down by tractors. The barn was built 44 years ago.

—— Plans to complete the Highway 3 bypass from Windsor to Leamington have been delayed indefinitely. Andrew McConnell, chief of engineering for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, also said plans to construct a new highway from Essex to Leamington have been scrapped. Instead, they will refurbish existing Highway 3 between Essex and Leamington. McConnell said the ministry will be watching the Essex County area for signs that the influx of industry to Windsor has affected traffic flow. The ministry had already acquired the rightof-way for the realignment of Highway 3 from Essex to Leamington. Plans for a bypass date back to 1966 and the proposed bypass would have bypassed Cottam and Ruthven and meet with Highway 77 north of Leamington.

—— At the annual Essex County Senior Baseball League banquet on Saturday, the Leamington Barons’ manager, coach and treasurer all handed in sudden resignations. Manager Rob Johnston, coach Bob Derbyshire and treasurer Ron Haley all bowed out for the upcoming season. Barons president Dwain Wiper said Monday it was quite the bombshell and the team would be immediately advertising for replacements.

From the Kingsville Reporter November 15, 1978 Incumbent Mayor Bob Coulter defeated Fred DeSantis by a mere margin of only 104 votes at Monday’s election with a 54 per cent turnout at the polls. Another close race was that of deputy-reeve, with Tom Gibson defeating Jerry Pickard by 180 votes. Reeve Ernie Neuman and councillors George Stomp, Jim Gaffan, Bob Allen and Carlos Meleg all received their position by acclamation.

—— Kingsville Bantams travelled to St. Clair Arena Saturday afternoon for an exhibition game against Riverside’s AA Bantams, going down to a 13-4 defeat.

Scoring for Kingsville were Don Chapple, Dave Balakowski and two by Ken Vegh, with assists going to Tom Knight, Brian Hancock and Chapple.

—— The annual Remembrance Day service of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 was held on Saturday morning, November 11. Parade marshal B.A.R. Traynor led the parade of the Legion colour guard. At 11 am, a two-minute silence was observed in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Legion President Ernest Neuman read the roll call for both the First and Second World War. —— Stan Johnson Jr. is the new deputy reeve of Gosfield South Township by defeating his running-mate Harold Gee by 363 votes. The three seats on township council were won by John Miner, Peter Upcott and Ron Dimenna.

From the Wheatley Journal November 9, 1978 After nearly two years of assembling signatures, reports and meetings with various municipal bodies, the residents along Highway 3 east of Wheatley will soon be served by a new waterline. Council will advertise tenders for the job and contractors prepared to start immediately. The new waterline will be connected into the existing system at the corner of Klondike Road and Highway 3.

—— President Elizabeth Pulley opened the recent Busy Bees meeting with a poem entitled “Home is the Temple of Our Lives”. The guest speaker, Mrs. Glen Reid, gave a very interesting account of her trip to Holland with the Silver Cross Mothers to see the cemeteries where their sons were buried. At the Holton Cemetery where Vern is buried, there are graves of 1,400 Canadian boys.

—— November 1 was an ideal Indian Summer day and there was good attendance at the Friendship Club. After lunch, Velma Wharram presided as president, as president Margaret Hogg was ill at home. Jean Liebrock reported that many members were working at home preparing articles for the craft table.

—— On Sunday afternoon at the Wheatley Arena, the Wheatley Juveniles stomped the Leamington Juvenile B Flames 8-1.

Chris Rivard and Ron Robinson led the attack with two goals each. Chris Heyens, Todd Stevenson, Dale Dunmore and Tom Mills added singles. Ewald Dobetsberger was the lone marksman for Leamington.

Dennis Pinch and Rick Taylor turned in fine performances between the pipes.

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Flyers win a pair

By C. Scott Holland The big news last Thursday night prior to Leamington hosting the Komoka Kings was the “graduation” of Gavin Grundner. The familiar #40 signed a contract to play with the Guelph Storm after spending the last few weeks as a callup with the OHL franchise. The Flyers’ organization is proud to have developed and watch Grundner hone his talent and the team considers the move a positive step.

But that move did not affect the way they played against the Komoka Kings in front of 916 fans, as the Flyers edged the Kings 3-2.

The first period effort did not sit well with head coach Dale Mitchell, who said, “I didn’t like our start at all. We had no energy, turned over way too many pucks and weren’t making hard plays. We were down 2-0 at home, which is not good, but it was great to see the team battle back. We had 40plus shots. We carried the play for most of the game and could’ve had more.

Their goalie played well.”

Komoka grabbed that 2-0 lead in the early minutes of the opening frame before the Flyers cut the margin and then knotted the contest in the second.

In the final frame, the Flyers got a break and tabbed a shorthanded goal to take the lead.

Leamington never looked back as their defense and starter Boe Piroski halted Komoka the rest of the way to win 3-2.

Piroski stopped 22 other Komoka shots to earn the

win, while counterpart Omar Hage faced 52 shots total and prevented 49 from getting by him.

The Flyers Trevor LaRue initiated the opening goal when he hooked up with Griffin Grundner who in turn fed Ryan MacPherson. MacPherson gunned the puck past Hage to make it a 2-1 contest.

With the Flyers putting pressure on the Kings from the opening faceoff of the second, Grundner and LaRue had the foresight to find Seth Martineau open and Martineau’s bullet evened the game at 1:11.

Nick Mahy was sidelined with a tripping penalty in the third and the Flyers’ defense prevented the Kings from scoring.

Yet during that shorthanded spell, Anthony Ciaramitaro connected a pass to Cody Brekke who went on a breakaway and notched the go-ahead marker.

During the remainder of the game, the Flyers missed many golden opportunities to take a commanding lead but couldn’t net an insurance goal. It did not matter as their defensive work kept Komoka’s chances limited to only six shots.

On Saturday night the Flyers offense came to life at Sarnia after having a slim lead for two periods.

They beat the Legionnaires 6-2.

The Flyers led 2-1 and 3-1 before potting three unanswered third-period goals to take the game 6-2. Adrian Bosev paced the Leamington attack with two, while Gabe Piccolo, Billy Van Sumeren,

Flyer Braeden Burke tries to get to a loose puck after a linemate has fallen to the ice in the Komoka zone during last week’s game here. The Flyers won the contest 3-2. Scott Holland photo

Hayden Reid and Ryan MacPherson also scored.

The Leamington Flyers continue to raise awareness for the needy and will hold a Pajama Night when they host the St. Marys Lincolns this Thursday (Nov. 17) at 7:10 pm. All fans are asked to bring a set of new paja-

mas suitable for children and place them in a bag to be thrown on the ice when the Flyers score their first goal of the game. All pajamas collected will be distributed to children throughout Leamington and Essex County. Do your share and help area children and the Flyers.

As well the Flyers hockey club is having Mega Holiday Social Media 50/50 draw. It is currently underway and the funds generated will be used to help the club. Go to one of the social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and purchase tickets for the Dec. 22 draw. The

winner does not have to be present to claim 50% jackpot of all tickets sold.

Last report had the draw value at over $2,500 and growing. Support your Flyers via these two initiatives.

Schedule: Thurs. Nov. 17 vs St. Marys Lincolns at 7:10 pm.

McPhersons sign letter of intent with U of New Hampshire Leamington Flyers standout forwards Connor and Ryan McPherson are used to doing lots of things together.

The 17-year-old brothers from Tecumseh sit atop the Flyers stat board separated by just one point, leading the team in scoring.

On Monday November 14, the pair signed national letters of intent to attend the University of New Hampshire on full ride scholarships.

Parents Jodi and Matt McPherson were on hand at the Flyers practice to watch as Flyers GM Justin Solcz made the announce-

ment in front of the team.

“We are extremely happy for Ryan, Connor and the family,” said Solcz.

“They are great people and great hockey players that have worked very

hard on and off the ice to earn this opportunity.”

“Thanks — it means a lot to both of us,” said Connor.

“Thanks to this coaching staff and our team-

mates,” added Ryan.

The NCAA D1 University of New Hampshire Wildcats have appeared in seven Frozen Four tournaments in their history.

Ryan McPherson, left, and Connor McPherson signing their letters of intent to attend the University of New Hampshire on full ride scholarships.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

U13s take three wins

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Essex-Southpoint ESP Hockey U10 REP team members, left to right, Hunter St. Louis, Jace Lalonde, Mason Reid and Logan Heide proudly volunteered to distribute poppies in honour of Remembrance Day. They were outside at the November 10 Leamington Flyers home game, in support of the Wheatley Legion Branch 324.

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It was three up, three down this past week for the Essex Southpoint (ESP) U13 hockey team as they continued their Bluewater League hockey.

On Wednesday night, ESP hosted the Kent Cobras and handily defeated their opponent 7-0. Ben Liebrock, Tyler Thomas, Jonathan Recker, Austin Goudie, Kayden Cook, Nash Feurth and Derek Dunn each scored, while Trent Chevalier earned the shutout in net.

On Friday night the ESP hockey team hosted the Tecumseh Shoreline Eagles. Again the home team skated to a 8-2 victory. Derek Dunn paced his squad potting a hat trick, while Ben Liebrock scored twice and Tyler Thomas, Nathan Mariuz and Owen Derksen added singles in the win.

Kevin Ondic backstopped his team to the win.

On Saturday, ESP traveled to Belle River to face off against the Can-

adiens and earned their third victory of the week.

The final was 9-1 as Derek Dunn and AJ Youssef each nabbed a pair, while Nathan Mariuz, Brayden Foster, Nash Feurth, Kayden Cook and Austin Goudie scored one apiece to help their team to the win. Trent Chevalier stood tall between the pipes to earn the W. Next up for the ESP Hockey team is the AA Guelph Power Play Tournament.

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Kingsville Cavaliers dominate WECSSAA

By Hayden Nurse The Kingsville Cavaliers had a remarkable week in the WECSSAA playoffs.

The Junior girls basketball team beat Kennedy by 40 in the championship game with point guard Mady Stanley getting off to a hot start in the first quarter to give the Cavs an early lead.

The Senior girls basketball team beat North Star in a wild championship game with Molly Scherer coming in clutch in the fourth quarter with some big-time buckets.

The Seniors girls host SWOSSAA at home this Thursday at 5 pm. The Junior girls are on the road Thursday and will battle for the SWOSSAA title in

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The Junior boys volleyball team won their quarter-final and semi-final matchups with great net play by Cash Schroeder and Logan Hensen. The boys played a very skilled Essex Raiders team in the championship and took a tough loss to them, bringing home respectable silver medals.

Junior Girls basketball, in front, Mady Stanley (left) and Maggie Roy. First row, from left: Lily Mora, Alexis Tindall, Kamora Buzek, Pauline Ward, Addison Dyck. Back row, players from left: Serena Balteiro, Arissa Jitani, Zoe Toews, Piper Scherer, Emmerson Jadischke. Coaches, from left, are Mr. Lynch, Mrs. Jitani, Marella Jitani, Rudy Dyck.

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Express holding hoops camp The Windsor Express basketball team is hosting a youth basketball camp for all skill levels from ages 6-15 at Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre on November 13.

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For more information, contact the Express by email at gm@windsorexpress.ca or call them at 519-800-3665.

The Senior boys volleyball team propelled their way to the finals without dropping a set in the quarters and semis, with outstanding play from setter Ty Murray. Kingsville played their rivals, the Leamington Lions, who had a very strong team as well. The Cavs battled the Lions in an intense game with an equal-

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students, families and community members that came out to support the Cavalier teams. Having four teams in playoff runs that all end up at the WECSSAA finals is a rare accomplishment. If there was ever any doubt, last week we saw that KDHS is the ultimate community school! Good luck at SWOSSAA, Cavs!

Senior Boys volleyball, bottom row from left: Mr. Fetter, Reilly Collier, Keegan Collier, Wes Long, Matteo Ruggirello, Mr. Ruggirello. Middle row form left, Liam Toews, Evan Wuerch, Luke Lear, Daniel Fehr, Matt Mayhew, Ian Macphearson, Sage Batke, Josh Mann, Ty Murray. In the top row are Ashton Sim, Hayden Nurse.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Lions lose close match in WECSSAA finals

By Brooke Dominguez On Saturday, November 12, the Leamington District Secondary School (LDSS) Senior boys volleyball team lost in the WECSSAA finals against Kingsville District High School. It was a tough and testing match, but the Lions never gave up their courage.

In the first set, Kingsville overwhelmed Leamington with their forceful spikes. However, that didn’t stop Erick Romero from making a diving save, passing it to Shaban Alaliwi to make the attack. Regardless of their fierce effort, the Lions lost the first set 25-20.

Early in the second

set, Kingsville was struggling to match Leamington’s roaring energy as Hunter Quiring’s intense spikes smashed into the opposite court. Captain Brady Knelsen brought the star-power with heavy-hitting attacks along with exceptional leadership as he guided his team. His brother, Carter Knelsen, brought an amazing effort to the match by making multiple saves. Although it was close, the Lions proudly won that set 25-22.

Despite their best efforts, Kingsville beat Leamington in the next two sets to win the championship. When asked about how he felt on the

season, Jason Friesen commented, “It was a lot farther than I thought we’d make it. It was a great team effort, and we beat Essex, that’s how I see it, we beat Essex,” referring to their semi-final win against the Essex Raiders.

The Junior boys volleyball team’s season also ended against Kingsville, and although they fought hard and won the opening set in their matchup, they were not able to pull through. Coach Johnson would like to congratulate the players on their growth and improvement throughout the season and thank them for their commitment to the team.

Golden Years mini golf report On Nov. 3, 40 Golden Years golfers took to the mini golf course at Colasanti’s for some fun, exercise and friendly competition.

The hole-in-one parade was led by Andy Orsini with 6, Randy Nash with 4, and Bryon Walker, Moe Sweet, Bill Mayville, Dave Labonte and Bill Edwards with 3. Scoring two aces were Ray Foster, Bill Ward, Jamie Arquette, Walter Balsam,

Lloyd Honey, Mavis Rutter, John Murphy, Bob Springthorpe, Debbie Clinton and Bill Taylor A single ace was recorded by Gail Turk, Lloyd Symons, Ron Fick, Mary Binder, Ruth Samson, Perpetua Hildrop, Tony Hudvagner, Ed Middleton, Julia Kos, Theresa Decaluwe and Colleen Pearse.

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ed a hole-in-one back to back on the 10th hole for bragging rights last week. Good job fellows!

Top scores over 18 holes were recorded by Bill Ward with a 5 under par 35, Andy Orsini with 36, Jamie Arquette with 37, and Bill Edwards, Randy Nash and Lloyd Honey with 38.

The 36-hole leaders were Bill Ward with a blistering 74, Randy Nash with 77, and Bill Mayville and Lloyd Honey with 78.

First place went to Team Aces – Debbie Clinton, Bill Edwards, Bill Taylor and Theresa Decaluwe with a score of 244. Second place was

The Junior girls basketball team made it to the quarter-finals Mon-

day, November 7 and although they lost at Kennedy Collegiate Institute,

they had a fun and successful season.

LDSS senior boys volleyball team, front row, left to right: Mahmoud Mohamad, Van Moo, Erick Romero, Hunter Quiring, Saw Choo, Dah Blu Eh. Back row, left to right: Carter Knelsen, Drennan Vince, Andy Groening, Jason Friesen, Brady Knelsen, Coach Joe Youssef, Kevin Huynh, Shaban Alaliwi. Absent from photo: Emmett Carter.

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Team 3 – Dave Labonte, Andy Orsini and Randy Nash with 247. Third place with a score of 251 was Team 4 – John Murphy, Bill Mayville, and Donna Bileti.

On November 10 there were 33 golfers participating.

The ace parade was led

by Debbie Clinton, Bill Taylor, Randy Nash and Andy Orsini, all with 4.

Scoring 3 were Dolores Near, Barb Haas, Bill Mayville, Bill Ward and Ray Foster, followed by Joanne Law, Ed Middleton, Kathy Bechard, Betty McManus, Moe Sweet and David Tonks with 2 aces each.

Sinking 1 were Julia Kos, Tom Hyatt, Mary Ann Sherman, John Murphy, Loraine Fox, Carol

Gagnon, Ruth Samson, Bob Springthorpe, Theresa Decaluwe and Danielle Kovac.

Top 18-hole score for the day was Andy Orsini with a blistering 34, Bill Ward with 2 rounds of 36, Randy Nash with 36, and Julia Kos and Bill Taylor each scoring 37.

Best scores for 36 holes went to Bill Ward with 72, Randy Nash with 76, Debbie Clinton and Julia Kos with 78, and Andy Orsini with 79.

First place, with a score of 241, was a tie between Team 9 – Tom Hyatt, Bill Mayville and Bill Ward, and Team 2 – Andy Orsini, Theresa Decaluwe and Colleen Pearse. Second place went to Team

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Third place was Team 7 – Debbie Clinton, Bob Springthorpe and Ed Middleton scoring 259.

Three special events worth mentioning for members before Christmas: November 17 was a hole-in-one contest with prizes for any holein-one on the 16th hole.

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Young Habs fan gets his birthday wish from Habs’ Cole Caufield Local 11-year-old Tanner Harrison recently received the birthday thrill of a lifetime at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

The Montreal Canadiens fan was present for the game between the Habs and the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, November 8, which Montreal won in overtime 3-2.

Tanner came equipped with a sign that read “My 11th birthday wish, tick-

ets to Habs game, spending time with my dad and a hockey stick from Cole Caufield.”

He had check marks on his sign and only needed the stick from his favourite player to complete the birthday hat trick.

Caufield obliged and Tanner also received a game puck from the Habs’ bench, but he passed the puck on to another young fan.

Sharks swarm Wallaceburg

By Greg Coulter The Wheatley Omstead Sharks broke out of a recent scoring slump in a big way with a 9-2 drubbing of the Wallaceburg Thunderhawks on Wednesday, November 9.

In notching four short-handed markers, the Sharks set a league record for that effort of their special teams.

They also added one powerplay goal en route to outshooting their opponents 42-18, as Ethan Handley got the win in net.

Scoring was spread out between eight different skaters. Matt Carvalho had two, and singles went to Braeden Caetano,

Jak Thiessen, Shannon Olson, Sylvain Lessard, Kristian Pelling, Ethan Chittle and Colm Smith.

“It was a great all round team effort and finally our hard work paid off on the scoresheet,” noted head coach Josh Carnevale. “We have a week

to rest up some nagging injuries before our return game with Wallaceburg this week at home.”

The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday (tonight), November 16 and then Friday its off to Lakeshore.

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