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Hogs for Hospice reveals $1,134,357 raised in 2024

By Mark Ribble About 400 people packed the Roma Club on Tuesday, October 15 as the Hogs for Hospice organization held their annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.

In addition to feeding all the volunteers in attendance, the Hogs for Hospice committee also revealed the amount raised at the 2024 event — a whopping $1,134,357.

The room was dotted with orange, red and black t-shirts, indicating which part of the volunteer army that people belonged to, as well as first responders and other

organizations who have partnered with the H4H committee for the past number of years.

Committee spokesperson Joe Oswald gave a heartfelt speech to the crowd, expressing his sincere gratitude for their involvement in the “movement”.

“It’s a 365-day-a-year journey, but on that 364th day, we stop and we pause and we thank you,” he said. “It takes leadership and when you look at the team leads, these are the people that give 365 days a year to this event.”

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HOGS FOR HOSPICE REVEAL From Page 1

Committee members Donny Pacheco, Tim Iles, Benji Mastronardi, Joe Oswald and Brian Cornies hold up the 2024 banner revealing $1,134,357 raised.

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Thanks to Janet Hewett and Pauline Sample for running the Bingo, and Debbie Ottley for her help with the cornhole toss.

The next Bingo will be on Wednesday, November 6 at 1 p.m. for $2. Dorothy Bailey will provide the refreshments.

The winners of the 50/50 draws were Ruth Ann Snively and Mary Hairsine.

Quilt raffle tickets are available. Check with the

quilting ladies.

The Friendship Club will be holding its Fall Bazaar on Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. until about 2 p.m. There will be a bake table and the kitchen will be serving chili, soup and a bun. The Treasure Room and Quilting & Craft Room will be open as will the Heritage Room.

Baked goods will be needed as well as help in the kitchen. A SECC representative will be on hand to discuss new free services available for seniors.

Quilting is on Mondays and Thursdays from 9-3.

Euchre is every Tuesday from 1:30-4:00 for $2 and

Oswald talked about how other events and communities hold the H4H in high regard and want to emulate their success. He indicated that the “secret sauce” is love.

“This works because it’s a community coming together on all levels,” he said.

Committee member Donny Pacheco then took the microphone for the

big reveal on the stage, saying that he’s sure most people in the room have had someone in their lives who has needed the local hospice.

When the reveal was made, the committee held a large banner with the amount printed on it — and held it up as the crowd gave them a standing ovation.

Pepper is on Thursday from 1:30-4:00 for $2. The Exercise Room, Billiards, Darts and Cornhole are available for $2.

To contact the Friendship Club, email wheatleyfriendship@gmail.com or phone 519-825-4870.

Until next time…

Toastmasters celebrating 100 years

From its first meeting in Santa Ana, California, in October 1924, Toastmasters International has grown into a worldwide leader in helping people become better public speakers.

Erie Shores Toastmasters, presently the local club in this community, will be celebrating this milestone anniversary along with its own 6th anniversary.

The celebration will be at the Leamington Public Library on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 pm. A special invitation goes out to all former Toastmaster members in this community of this club or of any previous Toastmasters clubs that existed in Leamington in the past.

The public is welcome to attend as well. Visit erieshores.toastmastersclubs.org

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1,000 scans

Erie Shores HealthCare reaches MRI milestone

By Mark Ribble As the new permanent MRI suite nears completion at Erie Shores HealthCare, staff celebrated a milestone on Wednesday, October 16 as they completed their 1,000th MRI scan in their temporary mobile unit.

The mobile unit has been performing MRI testing since the middle of May 2024 and those 1,000 scans have helped significantly in the reduction of the backlog facing area healthcare systems.

Erie Shores HealthCare President and CEO, Kristin Kennedy, says they are grateful to the provincial

government and especially the local community, for helping make this dream a reality.

“The permanent MRI is on time and on budget, thanks to the generosity of the community,” she said. “We have raised $3.5 million of the $5 million needed to complete the task.”

Chatham-Kent Leamington MPP Trevor Jones was on hand, as well as Leamington Mayor/Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald and Ethan Wuerch on behalf of Essex MPP Anthony Leardi.

“I’m honoured to join you today to celebrate

the completion of one thousand MRI scans,” said Jones. “This truly is healthcare at home.”

As for Kristin Kennedy, she was very happy about the milestone.

“We are thrilled to have reached this milestone in such a short time,” she said. “The completion of 1,000 MRI tests underscores the value of this mobile unit in delivering timely, high-quality care to our patients.”

The mobile MRI unit will shut down on November 30 and the hope is that the permanent MRI suite will open December 15.

Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, MPP Anthony Leardi’s assistant Ethan Wuerch and MPP Trevor Jones look on while ESHC CEO and President Kristin Kennedy addresses the media on October 16.

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Traditional fundraising is being turned on its ear by a veteran Canadian comedy act and a stage full of mousetraps, just in time to cure the cold weather blues — and it’s coming to Leamington, as the Fidgets invade Essex County with a November 15 show at Lakepoint Church.

For over 15 years, Dave Lane, Chris Reid and John D. Hollingsworth have been performing across North America as the comedy improv team, The Fidgets.

“It takes a lot to convince a family to leave the comfort of their home and commit to attending anything, especially during a spring full of crazy weather,” explained founder Hollingsworth. “Watching comedians struggle across a stage full of mousetraps, while barefoot and blindfolded does the trick, every time.”

Lane, Reid and Hollingsworth add another unique twist to every show: clean comedy. Dave Lane explains, “We make sure that every show we perform has two elements. It’s ‘hold your sides’ funny. It’s ‘invite your grandma’ clean.”

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By Paul Forman Now in its sixth year, the annual Sleeping Out For The Bridge event saw sleeping bags spread out in boxes of cardboard, as participants braved single digit temperatures in support of the services and programming offered

by The Bridge Youth Resource Centre and the Quiring Family Fresh Start supportive housing facility.

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Local singer/songwriter Merissa Gleason provided inspiration with her musical talents, while guest speakers Nikki Teatro and Jaymen Chase spoke

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The Bridge continues to move forward in helping priority populations as they will be adding to their recent 12-unit build with another 38 new housing units coming into play by 2027.

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Making a list of favourites is never an easy thing

We’re all faced with the possibility of excluding someone when we make a list of people to thank, congratulate or highlight.

The same goes for pretty much any list you make, and so I’ll talk about my favourite movies at the risk of missing a few very big ones.

Most of these films stem from my childhood or younger years when I had more time to watch movies, and there may be a few surprises in there.

At the top of my list is The Wizard of Oz. From a very young age, I was fascinated by Dorothy’s adventures in the Emerald City and surrounding area. Filmed in 1938 — long before many of us were born — I remember

my mom telling me that she was just two years older than Judy Garland and I had trouble wrapping my young mind around that. Attempts have been made to release spin-offs and alternate versions of the classic, but no one has ever tackled a remake and I’m kind of glad they haven’t.

Those flying monkeys were what nightmares were made of when I was a young child and when we got our first colour television set, it opened up a whole new world, once Dorothy and Toto got to Munchkinland. It was only televised once a year back then, so it was always an anticipated date.

Other such classics for me include Heidi (with

Shirley Temple), Shane and Old Yeller.

When talking sports movies, you might think Field of Dreams, Major League and Slapshot would be among my favourites and while they are great films, my top baseball movie was called Fear Strikes Out (from 1957) starring Anthony Perkins as Boston Red Sox outfielder Jimmy Piersall and Karl Malden as his overbearing father.

On the hockey side, I’m sorry but the nod has to go to Youngblood for me.

Rob Lowe couldn’t skate to save his life, but as a 25-year-old new father of one, this movie had it all for me. Music, romance, hockey and lots of Canadian content.

Family photo with 1948 Mercury

In the spring of 1948, the Sherk family acquired its first postwar car when our Dad bought a new 1948 Mercury coach for $1800 from Riverdale Motors on Danforth Avenue in Toronto, where we lived at the time. Our Mom snapped the photo you see here with me at six,

John at eight, and Dad. Our grandmother and our dog Brandy are in the back seat.

Six years later Bill Sherk and after our move a teenager bought our to Leamington, this ’48 car off the used car lot Merc was traded in on a and drove it hard until new 1954 Ford at Jackson he blew the flathead V8 Motors on Talbot Street engine.

East. We later heard that But that was not the end of our ’48 Mercury.

The teenager’s family had a ’49 Chev pickup truck with front end damage.

The damaged parts were removed and the front fenders and hood and grille from our ’48 Mercury were grafted onto the front end of that Chev pickup renamed “Merkolet”) to rhyme with Chevrolet. I wonder if it’s still around.

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There were a number of movies that came out in the 1980s and ’90s that became perennial favourites.

I was a big fan of the goofy comedies and movies like Airplane, Naked Gun and Animal House fit the bill, but it was a low-budget Canadian-made film in 1981 that caught my attention most.

That movie was Porky’s — and try as they might to make sequel after sequel, nothing held a candle to the first one.

Detroit Lions great Alex Karras had a memorable role as the sherriff opposite his real-life wife Susan Clark, who played hooker Cherry Forever. Clark was born in Sarnia, but wasn’t the only Canadian in the cast. A young Kim Cattrall stole the show with her portrayal of young teacher Miss Honeywell.

These movies were right in my prime movie-watching period and so they make the list as some of my favourites.

As a teen, I loved the disaster films too. Towering Inferno and Airport

were early ones, but the one that took the cake for me was The Posei- Mark Ribble don Adventure.

Already a fan because I eventually had of Pamela Sue Martin kids and sat through many (TV’s Nancy Drew) for movies with them, as I do obvious reasons, it didn’t now with the grandkids. take much to talk me into Matilda is one of my fagoing to the Vogue to see vourites in that genre, folthis one and it is still one lowed closely by Jumanji of my all-time favourites. and E.T. Enough said.

As for horror, I was These were all excellent briefly a fan of the slash- movies and while there er movies like Halloween are some great animated and Friday the 13th, but ones out there, these live prefer possession and/or action films sit at the top ghost stories over those. of the list for me.

The Exorcist tops my Now, as I said in the horror film list, as I some- beginning, the list is very how ended up with the subjective and I’m sure book in hand when I was I’ve missed a lot. about 13 and thought it As I’m typing, I can rewas riveting. The mov- member loving Nationie scared the you-know- al Lampoon’s Vacation, what out of me, but it was Christmas Vacation, Step an exhilarating experience Brothers and Dumb and that kept me going back to Dumber. the theatre to see if anyThe list, however, goes one could match it. They on and I’ve run out of tried. Amityville Horror, space, so if you get a The Omen and Poltergeist chance, all of these are came close, but no cigar. highly recommended. Try And of course, we cir- them out if you haven’t cle back to kids’ movies yet.

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That British Invasion

It’s interesting how things turned out at the British Oldies concert. It was held in Toronto at the Maple Leaf Gardens way back on June 28, 1973.

That was a Thursday night show promoted as “The British are Coming.” I just happened to go to it with a friend from Richmond Hill High School. Admission was set at just $6 a ticket. Mind you, that was over 51 years ago when even gas was only 12 cents a litre.

It was sort of neat as these British acts were all very loose and easy going and they were only some four or five rows beneath the seats we were sitting in. Being at the “blue line” area right across from the side of the stage was great, too! I imagine there were some 12,000 or more fans in the Gardens that night.

The Searchers came on first with several hits that were mostly remakes of other artists’ songs like Jackie DeShannon’s “Needles and Pins” and “When You Walk in the Room”.

They also did covers of “Don’t Throw Your Love Away” and “Love Potion No. 9”.

There were four other

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acts playing that included Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas, Wayne Fon- with tana & The Mind- Chuck Reynolds benders, Gerry & The Pacemakers, and The Pacemakers and HerHerman’s Hermits. They man’s Hermits, both of were apparently enjoying whom had more hits than themselves as much as any of the previous bands we were. Their music was combined. The band from every bit as good as what Liverpool, led by Gerthey sounded like on the ry Marsden, had a list of songs that included “How radio.

I think the groups this Do You Do It”, “I’m The night played in the or- One”, “Don’t Let the Sun der of who had the least Catch You Crying”, “I Like number of major hits went It”, “I’ll Be There”, “Ferry first and so forth, with the Across the Mersey” and group with the most hits “It’s Gonna Be Alright”.

Herman’s Hermits going last. Billy J. Kramplayed several of their er & The Dakotas came hits, including “I’m Into on next to sing his oldies, Something Good”, “Can’t “Little Children”, “From a Window”, “Trains and You Hear My Heartbeat”, Boats and Planes” and “Silhouettes”, “Wonderful World”, “Mrs. Brown “Bad to Me”.

Billy’s voice was some- You’ve Got a Lovely what deeper and raspier Daughter”, “There’s Kind than what it was back in of Hush” and “I’m Henry the ’60s when his manag- VIII I Am”.

To top the evening off, er had been Brian Epstein.

Gerry Marsden of the Perhaps he had a bad cold.

Billy’s middle initial, “J”, Pacemakers came up and came from a suggestion sat beside us and chatted made by John Lennon to with us for almost 10 minEpstein who thought it utes while Herman’s Herwould give him a tougher mits were still setting up.

That’s a night I’ll never image.

But the two favourite forget. acts had to be Gerry &

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Pictured at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for SECC’s expansion, from left as they appear, Ontario Trillium Grant volunteer Cindy Crump, Baird AE architect Dave Pistagnesi, Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke, SECC Executive Director Carolyn Warkentin, Nammar Cristofari, Executive Assistant for MPP Trevor Jones, MP Dave Epp, SECC board chair Harpreet Singh and SECC board member Jill Nicholson.

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By Paul Forman ment rooms and the creation of three With the help of an Ontario Trillium more appointment rooms.

Foundation grant for $111,000 and a “The new funds have allowed us to very generous donation of $100,000 from outfit each appointment room with the the Robert Repko estate, a revamp of necessary technology and new furnithe South Essex Community Council’s ture to help us serve our clients,” said building on Talbot Street East was cele- Warkentin. “The space that was formerbrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony ly occupied by Service Canada has been on October 18. transformed into a workspace for our Having been in their current Leaming- staff. By moving the staff, it has allowed ton location for 26 years, SECC was pre- us to create a wing that is completely sented with an interesting opportunity dedicated to our partners and the serto grow a few years back with the relo- vices they provide.” cation of Service Canada over to SetterSouth Essex Community Council conington Street. tinues to collect winter clothing items “We saw an opportunity to reimagine this month for their Coats For Kids camour space and create some additional paign and look forward to distributing community spaces that could be enjoyed the collected items to those in need on and utilized by the public,” said SECC November 9, 10 and 11.

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Point Pelee National Park’s annual Art at the Otentiks was held on Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20 under clear skies and warm temperatures. Over 30 vendors and artists lined the Otentiks trail and the Camp Henry trail, offering a wide variety of handmade items, paintings and other unqiue gift ideas. Among the local artists involved were James Gibb (left) of Happy Little Accidents from Harrow — who painted live at the park on Sunday — and Treana Deacon, right, of Bent Wood Goods out of Windsor.

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In Loving Memory of

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October 25, 1984 - February 15, 2023 If we could have one wish on your birthday it would be for God to take away the pain in our hearts and send you back to us.

Today would be your 40th birthday and our hearts ache. We should be celebrating this milestone together! We can’t send you a card, bake your favourite cake, make your favourite meal or give you a big hug and kiss. Instead your family will share a beer “this Bud’s for you” and remember all the happy times.

Living without you is the hardest thing ever.

We know you are at peace and watching down on us. We loved you then, love you now, and forever!

Happy Heavenly Birthday!

Love, Your Family

“Uncle Adam is the best”

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Kingsville Lions Club recently made a $5,000 donation to Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) at Windsor Regional Hospital. The club fundraises through Chances Gaming Lounge. From left are Lennard Bickford, Larry Badder, Christine Richter (RMHC) and Gayle Palmer.

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In Loving Memory of

RobeRt John oRsini Who passed away October 28, 1988

You are always in our hearts, in our thoughts and in our prayers.

You are never far away.

We can just close our eyes to see your smiling face.

But there is an empty space at our table on each of our special days, birthdays, Easters, Thanksgivings, and most of all, our Christmases.

We so wish that you could be sitting there with us.

We love and miss you son, so very much.

Always loved and remembered our Rob,

Love, Dad, Mom, Sandra, Paul, Alex, Blake & Hope

Celebrating A Life Well Loved In Loving Memory of a Dear Wife, Mother and Grandmother

RobeRta Metz February 17, 1938 - October 24, 2011

This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we never forget.

Lovingly remembered by Ron, Rick & Jan and family, Brent & Linda and family.

HARRY JOHN MOODY June 15, 1933 - September 15, 2024

We will be gathering to share our memories, our stories, to laugh, to cry and remember a wonderful person who will be greatly missed.

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Thiessen’s Halloween Extravaganza enjoys perfect weather

By Deanna Bertrand Thiessen Apple Orchards held their annual

Halloween Extravaganza at the farm Saturday, October 19 with a full capac-

ity crowd. Children and adults alike were asked to come dressed up in cos-

tumes for a day of trick or treating on the farm.

Admission for the ac-

tivities also included candy, a small pumpkin, magic shows, and many

character encounters.

Photos by Deanna Bertrand

Magician Ron Gudel’s levitation skills are put to the test with Luke Wingelaar, 4, standing, and Raven Grayer, 11, of Windsor, suspended in mid-air.

Renee Hermann with two-year-old Della pose for a photo with several princesses from Evermore Princess Parties.

Arya Fortuna 5, of Amherstburg, dressed as a skeleton, relaxes for a moment before entering Thiessen’s Halloween Extravaganza on Saturday, October 19.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

UMEI students help out in the community with service day The week of October 7-11, students at UMEI Christian High School spent the day giving back to the community on their fall Service Project Day. “This day is built into the school year as part of our educational model,” explained Principal Darcy Bults. “Students don’t receive volunteer hours for this time – it is part of a UMEI education to serve others.”

“Service project day is an important part of UMEI because we as a school give back to the community and it can teach us what its like volunteering,” said Grade 10 student Michael Gerenda. “I liked how fun it was working with friends and getting to give back to the community.”

For Grade 10 student Allison Wiens, it’s an important expression of her faith.

“Service Project Day is im-

portant because it shows that UMEI students are willing to help the community. We do service project day to show that we are doers of the word and not just readers of the word.”

For Grade 9 student Trystan Bartel it is a good way to show the community what is means to be a Christian school. “Being a doer of the Word means to actually act on what Jesus taught us and help out; not

UMEI students helping out on the line at Southwestern Ontario Gleaners.

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Margaret “Maggie” McRae

Margaret “Maggie” Louise McRae, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Maggie was born on May 15, 1943 in Windsor, Ontario.

She attended St. Mary’s Academy before getting her hairdressing license. She had a successful business, Margaret’s Hair Care, for over 50 years.

She is survived by her children Jennifer Giordano and husband Tom, Kent Gossen and wife Susan, and her grandchildren Isabel and Ava. She is also survived by her sister Maureen Bradley, her brother Ron McRae and wife Anita, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Louise and Peter McRae, her husband Kurt Gossen, and her sister Rosemary Redfern.

Maggie’s memory will forever bloom in the hearts of those she loved. A master gardener, she nurtured not only her flowers but also the warmth of her home. Her gift for decorating made every space inviting, and her talent in the kitchen filled the air with the aroma of love. She treasured being a Nana and enjoyed countless adventures with her granddaughters. Whether cooking, baking, or hosting gatherings big and small, she created moments of joy that will be remembered for years to come. Maggie will be cherished for her devotion to family, lifelong friendships, and for embodying the grace of a true hostess. Maggie volunteered for several community organizations, most notably for IODE Ontario working to help children and others in need improve their lives.

A special thank you to the friends and staff at the Seacliff Manor, the staff on the stroke unit at Windsor Regional Hospital - Ouellette Campus, and the staff at Leamington Mennonite Home.

At Maggie’s request, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

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

just talk about doing good things, but actually doing them.”

UMEI students went to nine local organizations – Hospice, Thrift on Mill, Gleaners, Leamington Food Hub, South Shore Christian School, The Bridge Youth Resource Centre, Miyawaki Forest, St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and South Essex Community Council. They did everything from stocking shelves to gardening to washing windows to reading to young children.

“It felt really good knowing that we were helping people while actually have fun doing it,” said Grade 10 student Carter Neufeld.

Grade 10 student Hunter Cornies went to the Food Hub and Miyawaki Forest. “I thought the day was awesome! At the Food Hub, we packed bags full of foods for food banks, which was actually kind of fun. At the forest we

Thomas Hillman

Proof of obituary to run Thomas Hillman passed away peacefully, surrounded October 23, 2024 by his loving family, on Southpoint Sun Friday, October 18, 2024 $200 at 86 years of age. plus $26 HST = $226 Reunited with his loving wifeAny Violetchanges with please email whom he shared 44 sun@southpointsun.ca years of marriage. Much Thanks. loved Father of Clyde (Danna), the late Darrell, Cindy, Dave (Marianne) and Cheryl Harrison (Mark). Cherished Papa of Shane (Adrianna), Joel, Michael, Lou, Jason (Kate), Stephanie ( Justin) and Beth (Caleb). Treasured Great-Papa of River, Max, Bentley, Levi, Melody, Mitchell, Bianca, Ava Grace and Damien. Dear brother of the late Pat (late Jerry), Larry (late Peggy) and late Peggy (late Jerry). He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and his fur companion Ralph.

Thomas retired from H.J. Heinz Co. after 37 years of dedicated service. Thomas was passionate about boxing and coached for many years at Leamington Boxing Club and was also a long-time member of C.B. Radio Club where he made many lifelong friendships. Above all, Thomas was a dedicated family man and enjoyed family gatherings. He was happiest when surrounded by his loving family.

A special thank you to the entire team at Erie Shores Hospice for your care and compassion.

As per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

In memory of Thomas, memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice.

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dug up weeds, which was a little less fun but I felt useful!”

“It is really special that many of these five organizations are led by, or have key leadership from, UMEI graduates,” said Chani Wiens, Director of Enrollment & Community Engagement. “These are alumni that would have

taken part of service project days while they were students, and went on to make service their life’s work. It’s really impactful for current students to see that.”

If you have an organization that would benefit from UMEI volunteers this spring, email Kim at office@umei.ca.

Marion Jill Goyette

It is with heavy hearts we announce the loss of our gentle soul Marion Jill Goyette on Thursday, October 17, 2024 following a brief illness.

Marion was kind, caring, witty, intelligent, honest and fun-loving.

Her death is a tremendous loss to the Goyette and Sharp families.

She was the cherished wife of Alan Goyette, the dear mother of Maxwell Graham, and friend to Robert Graham, father of Max. Born to Oliver and Melba Sharp on May 19, 1959, Marion was the youngest of six daughters. She was a loving sister to Marcy Dobson (2011) (Dave), Marla Ward (Brian, 2021), Maria Kovacs (Les), Mary Dick (Larry), and Margret Kennedy (2023) (Chris, 2020).

She was the treasured daughter-in-law of Emile (2001) and Eunice Goyette (2023). Dear sister-in-law and lifelong friend to Ann Goyette (2021), Linda Goyette (Allan), Paul Goyette (Cheryl) and Allyson Goyette ( John). Loving aunt to Sally (Mike), Susan (2002), Syndee, John, Jay, Shannon, Ben (Nicole), Sara ( James), Brandon (Lindsey), Matthew, Erin (Erick), Emily (Tim), Ollie (Valentina) and Proof obituary to run Liz (Martin) on theof Sharp side of the family; and to Kira (Chris), Peter (Leah), Shandal (Shawn), Melissa (Brennan), Kyle, Jason (Pam) and Emily on the Goyette side. Marion October 23, 2024 will be missed by her many great-nieces and great-nephews.

We all loved her dearly.

Southpoint Sun Marion attended Kingsville School where $200 plus $26 District HST =High $226 she met Alan in Grade Nine. Years later they reconnected when Alan returned from the west to the Kingsville area.

Marion hasAny been changes the love of please Alan’s life.email They married in 1990. sun@southpointsun.ca Marion and Alan loved to travel. They enjoyed road trips Thanks. across Canada and the U.S. and expanded their horizons beyond the continent to visit England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Australia and New Zealand. Marion found relaxation in gardening and was an avid reader. Throughout her career, she was a respected colleague in the Special Education Department of the Greater Essex County District School Board, and she stayed in contact with many of these friends in retirement.

Long ago Marion met a wonderful friend, Joanne Brown (Clifford) in high school. Their group of good friends, including Cathy Bartman (Cowen), Cheryl Paglione (Gooch), Jackie Miller (Tiborcz) and Joyce Gossman (Tiborcz), loved to camp in the pits at the Sharp farm, Leisure Lake and Wheatley Provincial Park. This friendship continued into adulthood. They stood in each other’s weddings, enjoyed golf games at Oxley and Erie Shores, or met for Saturday coffee or lunch at the Tropicana.

Marion confronted a devastating diagnosis with great courage. We will remember her personal strength, her love for her family, her concern for other people, and her belief in fairness for all.

We are grateful to staff at the Windsor Regional Hospital Cancer Clinic and Erie Shores Hospice for Marion’s care.

As per Marion’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of her life will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Vernon’s Tap & Grill, Kingsville, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Donations in Marion’s memory can be made to Hiatus House (250 Louis Ave, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 1W2) or a charity of your choice.

Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com

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Migration Festival takes flight over Kingsville

By Paul Forman An absolutely gorgeous weekend made for a great Kingsville Migration Festival that was celebrated on multiple fronts throughout the town.

The always popular festival parade made its way down Main Street East before a large crowd on Sat-

urday morning, October 19, and led to a variety of kid-friendly activities at Lions Park throughout the day.

Mettawas Park and the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre leaned towards an artistic flair over the weekend as they hosted visual art competitions and a crafts

Mayor Dennis Rogers once again played the role of locomotive engineer for the Kingsville Express in Saturday’s parade.

The Canadian Raptor Conservancy held Birds of Prey shows at both Lions Park and at Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary. Eddie, a nine-year old Great Horned owl, is held by Jay from the Conservancy as he displayed the bird for all to see.

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Ty Cobb Field at Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary was another busy venue as it was the spot for foodies, fans of a craft beer and those that enjoy the beats of live music.

Students from Erie Migration District School had an opportunity to participate in this year’s parade for the first time.

Anticipation filled the air as children eagerly awaited the approaching parade. Pictured just prior to the parade’s arrival are, on left, mom Katie Quiring and her children Andie, Larson and Quinn.

To the right is Noelle Lightfoot with her son Hayes.

The Border City Barkers were on hand at Lions Park on Saturday afternoon to provide onlookers with lots of thrills as the dogs enjoyed racing through the various skill courses.

One of the Great Migration Paint Out competitors, Emma Fleming, paints at Mettawas Park on Saturday.

Families could carve their own pumpkin just in time for Halloween at Lions Park in Kingsville. Pictured are, from the left, Noah Reis, Dennis Reis, Lily Reis, Kelly Andrews and Sloane Ouellette.

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DOH! PUMPKIN ARTIST AT IT AGAIN

Local pumpkin artist Jeff Myer has upped his game this year with an eight-character recreation from the popular TV show, The Simpsons. Myer says he put several hours into creating the characters from pumpkins he had and finished them all in one day, working well into the next morning to perfect his creations. From left are Sideshow Bob, Krusty the Clown, Ralph, Marge, Homer, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. Foam balls were used for the eyes and other materials from around the house were used to top the heads of some of the characters. Myer also creates snow sculptures during the wintertime at his home on Sherman Street in Leamington.

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Dracula drops in for a bite at The Bank Theatre

By Paul Forman Button up your collar and douse yourself in garlic before venturing downtown as The Bank Theatre presents a Sun Parlor Players production of Dracula, adapted by John Mattera, based on the novel by Bram Stoker and directed by Corey Robertson.

Dracula is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company Woodstock Illinois ©2004 and follows Count Dracula as he makes his way to England in pursuit of two young women, Lucy Westenra and Mina Murray.

Driven to make Lucy his wife, Dracula must face a crew of adversaries, namely Professor Abigail Van Helsing, Dr. Peter Seward and bug-eating lunatic Ms. Renfield, who are all motivated to thwart his evil plan.

Fresh off directing The Bank Theatre’s spring production of One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Corey Robertson is very excited to be back at the helm as he leads the sixteen member cast.

“This play is classic horror, it’s a melodrama that is full of twists and is peppered with some truly funny moments,” said Robertson. “I want the audience to have a lot of fun with this play, maybe get lost in the world of vampires and take joy in this spooky time of the year.”

Major players include Dean Valentino as the infamous Count Dracula, Emma Truswell as Dracula’s obsession Miss Lucy Westenra, Julian David as a fearless Jonathan Harker, Melissa Scott as a resourceful Miss Mina Murray, Rachel Hillis as the strangely carnivorous lunatic Renfield and David

Murphy as the bumbling butler Charles. Spencer Dunn and Paige Frankfurth will play Seward and Van Helsing, respectively.

This version of Dracula is set in the year 1903 and includes an era appropriate set-build led by Todd Pepper, authentic, handmade costumes made under the watch of Sharon Light and unique props devised by Tina Schroeder.

Dracula is sponsored by the Municipality of Leamington and Chances Gaming Lounge and performance dates are October 25, 26, 31, November 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. and October 26, 27, November 3 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at banktheatre.com, at the theatre box office Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 30 minutes prior to each performance.

A freshly bitten Lucy Westenra (Emma Truswell) is surrounded by concerned family in this scene. Clockwise, from left, are Arthur (Ben Barrette), Henry (Mark Ribble), Charles (David Murphy), Martha (Diane Tofflemire) and Mina (Melissa Scott).

Dracula (Dean Valentino) poses with his obsession, Lucy Westenra (Emma Truswell), on The Bank Theatre stage in this week’s dress rehearsal.

Dracula opens Friday, October 25.

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100th car rally held

On Saturday, October 18, 75 avid car rally enthusiasts gathered at Seacliff Park in Leamington for their 100th Goodman Car Rally.

The rally, a celebrated tradition since its inception on November 7, 1970, is a semi-annual event where participants embark on an adventurous journey through Essex County.

Each rally challenges drivers and their teams to solve puzzles and find clues that lead them to the next destination, creating a thrilling and competitive atmosphere.

What sets this rally apart is the unique tradition that the winning team is tasked with organizing the next event, either in the spring or fall, keeping the event fresh and exciting for participants year after year.

This long-standing tradition fosters a strong sense of community and excitement as it reaches its 100th milestone.

This year’s rally was won by the Colenutts, who drive away with the win and the trophy.

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This past weekend, Erie Shores South Catholic Family of Parishes (ESSCFP) welcomed approximately 80 parishioners to Celebrating Our Saint at St. John de Brebeuf Church. After enjoying a delicious breakfast prepared by the Knights of Columbus, families participated in a variety of games and activities that acknowledged St. John de Brebeuf and the other patron saints of ESSCFP. In the photo on the left, Caleb O’Neil works on his stained-glass design. In the photo on the right, Jackie Boileau and her son Thomas enjoy breakfast prepared by the K of C. Photos submitted

Community Calendar THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 COFFEE HOUSE at 1860 Division Rd. North, Kingsville, presented by Kingsville Community Centre featuring live entertainment, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free event, family friendly, refreshments available.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 CHILI LUNCHEON from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. North, Leamington. $10 includes chili, bun, dessert, beverage.

Vegetarian option. Takeout available. Call 519-326-3111 to reserve a spot.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 26 & 31 Haunted House - from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. at Leamington Fairgrounds, 194 Erie St. North. Entry: $2 and a canned good per person. All ages welcome.

Wheelchair accessible. Note: Strobe lights will be used. Hosted by Leamington District Agricultural Society.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 KINGSVILLE LEGION’S HALLOWEEN DANCE - 2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. Join us for tricks, treats and spooky beats. Music by Billy K. Prizes/snacks - donations accepted. 145 Division St. S. Kingsville.

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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 519-326-3111.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 ALL SOULS SERVICE at St. John The Evangelist Church, 60 Erie St. N. Leamington, 4:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

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.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 WHEATLEY FRIENDSHIP CLUB FALL BAZAAR 9:00 a.m. until approx. 2:00 p.m., 171 Erie St. N., Wheatley. There will be a bake table & the kitchen will be serving Chili, Soup & a Bun. The Treasure Room & Quilting & Craft Room will be open as will the Heritage Room.

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.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 ALL SAINTS SERVICES at St. John The Evangelist Church, 60 Erie St. N. Leamington, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome.

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 519-3268629 or visit our website at secc.on.ca.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 FREE FLUTE AND PIANO CONCERT 3:00 p.m. at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. Leamington. Natalie Dorion recently placed first at the Kiwanis Music Festival, both in Windsor and at the Provincial level in Burlington. She, with Helen Brown will play these pieces by Bach, Mozart and Schumann for anyone who enjoys classical flute and piano music.

Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICES at St. John The Evangelist Church, 60 Erie St. N. Leamington, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 SPEQTRA 3rd ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT - 6:30 p.m. at the Kingsville Royal Canadian Legion. Teams of 4, $25 per person. Cash awards, door prizes and

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 519984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.

Province investing $$$ in hydrilla issue at Hillman Marsh The Ontario government is investing $500,000 to manage and prevent the spread of two aquatic invasive plant species recently detected in Leamington and Lake Simcoe.

Hydrilla was detected in the Hillman Marsh Conservation Area recently and water soldier was also detected in Lake Simcoe waters for the first time.

“Our government is acting quickly to prevent the spread of invasive species in Leamington,” said Trevor Jones, MPP for Chatham-Kent Leamington. “A quick response will prevent the spread of invasive species which degrades water quality and harms natural habitats.”

The funding will be provided to the Invasive Species Centre to mobilize a rapid response plan against the two high-risk aquatic invasive plant species.

“With the recent findings of hydrilla and water soldier in Ontario, it’s more important than ever for us to take immediate action against these ag-

gressive aquatic invasive plants,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources. “This funding will support the Invasive Species Centre and local partners in quickly responding to these threats and protecting our natural environment and biodiversity in Ontario.”

This funding is in addition to the ministry’s $16 million investment to help municipalities, conservation authorities and Indigenous communities stop invasive species from establishing or spreading in the province.

“This new investment from the Ministry of Natural Resources will enable the Invasive Species Centre and our partners to support rapid response against two of Ontario’s most aggressive invasive aquatic plants,” said Colin Cassin, Invasive Species Centre Policy Manager.

“Quick action and collaboration among partners are key to protecting Ontario’s lakes and rivers from the costly ecological and economic burdens these species present when left

unchecked.”

Once established, hydrilla spreads rapidly and can stifle native species and clog water intake pipes, boat motors and impede other recreational activities like swimming and paddling. Hydrilla is a prohibited invasive species under Ontario’s Invasive Species Act 2015.

Water soldier is a perennial aquatic plant that has long, thin, serrated leaves that grow in a circular pattern. They form dense mats that crowd out other vegetation and may alter water chemistry, impacting native aquatic species.

Water soldier is a prohibited invasive species under Ontario’s Invasive Species Act 2015.

The Invasive Species Act, 2015 currently lists 42 species (including hydrilla and water soldier), four groups, one family and two carriers. The Act provides legislative tools to prohibit and restrict certain invasive species, as well as carriers that facilitate the movement of invasive species.

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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.

Kingsville District High School float in the October 23, 1976, Migration Festival Parade, along A Street LookWest. at Leamington’ Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland Mill Can you identifysany of these kids? 226-348-6377 or kingsvillearchives@ gmail.com.

Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy.

At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

1974 - The Centennial parade had thousands of citizens lining the streets to catch a glimpse of the multitude of floats, bands and dignitaries who made their way through the streets.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

October 1994 Jennifer Richmond, left, and Debbie Penner, right, swept through all opposition to capture the Ladies Doubles Tennis Crown in ECSSA Junior Girls play.

Submarine cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If nothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle!

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Elliott Kimball’s stories were vital to Leamington’s pioneer history

By C. Scott Holland known as “Ye Olde Home”, Bennett Born to a pioneer family, Elliott Kim- Curtis lived about where the TD Bank ball (1854-1954) outlined his recollec- sits today on Erie Street South and Peter tions of Leamington’s origins six years Conover had a house on the northwest prior to his death. corner of the Seacliff Drive and Erie.

Elliott was 94 at the time of the interAcross the street from Conover, on the view and had many memories of grow- location of the former Hammond Funering up around what was then the village al Home, was a wooden-frame schoolof Leamington. house.

He was the nephew of Warren KimIn the 1860s, supplies were scant unball, Leamington’s first Post Office less one went to the booming town of manager. Elliott’s recollections of early Albertville (today it’s called Union).

Leamington are among only a handful Kimball’s uncle Warren bought three of stories regarding Leamington’s earli- acres of land on the northwest side of est days that form the basis for much of Talbot West from John Wilkinson in the early town’s history as we know it 1851. today. Some of the information he renHe built a shoe shop (where Gabriele’s dered came directly from Leamington’s sits today) and that shop eventually befirst pioneers. came Leamington’s first Post Office.

According to Kimball, in 1804, AlexKimball noted that a bushel of wheat ander Wilkinson — who is considered sold for 50 cents in 1870 and it would Leamington’s founding father — set- take two days to travel to Amherstburg tled on lot 244 of Talbot Road (East). to sell it. He recalled making a round A vast majority of land in this area was trip to Chatham in the winter around forest. Wilkinson’s parcel was acquired 1870 to sell pork. The one-way trip took through a Crown Land grant and even three days. by the time Kimball’s family came to the By 1877, Nelson and son Elliott moved region, there were only a few scattered to a 50-acre farm between the 4th and families living in Mersea Township.

5th Concessions (Lot 6).

At the onset of the War of 1812, two In 1907, among Leamington’s first Mersea men, Alex Wilkinson and John businessmen, he remembered John Stockwell, served under Sir Isaac Brock Avis, a blacksmith, and John Fagan, a at the siege of Detroit, when American tinsmith, and in 1860 the town’s first Brigadier General William Hull surren- municipal building was a wood frame dered Detroit (August 16, 1812). structure on the southeast corner of the Both fought again during the Battle intersection of Talbot and Erie. of Lundy’s Lane — a.k.a. the Battle of William Gaines ran a grist and saw Niagara Falls and Queenston Heights — mill near the corner of Erie Street South on June 4, 1814. and Mill Street, thus the acquisition of Kimball proudly stated, “Three of my that street’s name. grandfathers fought at the Battle of LunLeamington’s access to shipping bedy’s Lane. Two on the Canadian side gan in 1866 when the first dock was built and one (Moses Kimball of Massachu- about where today’s modern marina is. setts) on the American side.”

Elliott ran a farm implement shop for That battle was one of the most fierce- many years and also became Leamingly fought during the war. ton’s Chief of Police in 1907.

The Canadian side began with apHis wife was Melinda Minnis and she proximately 1,800 militia and 1,700 rein- lived into her 90s and passed away just forcements, while the Americans coun- a few years before Elliott. tered with roughly the same number When Elliott died in August 1954, he of men. When that battle ended, it was was Leamington’s oldest citizen and estimated that the Canadian-British side was the last of Essex County’s early pihad 84 dead and 559 wounded, while oneers. the Americans had 174 dead. All three Now, 70 years after his death, Kimof Kimball’s ancestors survived the con- ball’s stories and knowledge remain flict. as colourful as if he were here to relate Elliott’s father, Nelson, came to Leam- them today. ington in 1848.

At the intersection of what is today Erie and Talbot streets, there were two log houses. On the northeast corner was a house shared by Alex Wilkinson and son John.

Opposite, on the southwest side, was John McGaw’s residence.

Other than the Wigle house further east on Talbot, which was Downtown Leamington about 1898. Photo from Scott Holland

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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Thursday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept E-TRANSFER, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

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Take Notice that the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will consider amendments to the Chatham-Kent Official Plan and Zoning By-law, under Section 21 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.1990, c.P.13, concerning the entire Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

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Cash paid for all gold + silver **OLD COINS; Canada, USA, World War Medals, Windup Watches, Mintsets, old paper money **Locally Owned** 57 Years of “SATISFIED CUSTOMERS House calls also available for larger amounts. Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 519-818oc16-23 1805. _____________________________

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Date: Time: Location: Address:

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Municipality of Chatham-Kent Council Chambers 315 King Street West, Chatham ON

Additional Detached Dwellings in the Agricultural (A1) Zone On October 20, 2024, the Province of Ontario put in to effect the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024. Now, where a residential dwelling is permitted on a lot in a prime agricultural area, up to two additional residential units shall be permitted in accordance with provincial guidance, provided that, where two additional residential units are proposed, at least one of these additional residential units is located within or attached to the principal dwelling. Chatham-Kent conducted conducted public consultation in regards to this policy direction through Summer 2024. An Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment are proposed to implement these permissions in prime agricultural areas, on properties zoned Agricultural (A1).

The recommendations include Official Plan amendments to Additional Residential Unit and Consent policies in Agricultural Areas. As well, Zoning By-law amendments will permit two single detached dwellings on one lot, where an accessory dwelling is within 60 metres of the principal dwelling. One additional dwelling unit within the principal dwelling will continue to be permitted.

Other Housing Focused Zoning By-law Amendments General Zoning by-law Amendments regarding housing are also being proposed. These amendments include: • Adding a Definition for “Dwelling, Stacked Row House”.

• Adding a Definition for “Dwelling, Back-to-back Row House”.

• Permitting “Dwelling, Stacked Row House” and “Dwelling, Back-to-back Row House” in the Residential Medium Density (RM) zone, and establishing performance standards.

• Amending the maximum density for an apartment dwelling in the Residential Medium Density (RM) zone from 70 to 75 units per hectare.

• Amending the maximum density for an apartment dwelling in the Residential High Density Second (RH1) zone from 74 to 100 units per hectare.

• Amending the maximum density for an apartment dwelling in the Residential High Density Second (RH2) zone from 125 to 150 units per hectare.

• Deleting the Definition for “Dwelling, Split-level”.

• Amending the Definition for “Bunkhouse”.

• Amending Parking Regulations to include accessible off-street parking spaces in the calculation for total required parking spaces.

• Implement density of 75 units per hectare for Mixed-use buildings in the Highway Commercial First (UC(HC1)) zone.

• Remove “Dwelling, Accessory” from the Rural Industrial (MR) zone.

• Permit uses listed in the Neighbourhood Commercial (UC(NC)) zone in the Residential High Density (RH) zone, where an apartment dwelling with 50 or more units is located, and where the gross floor area is limited.

Information and Providing Comment

SOUTHPOINT Sewers • Catch Basins Concrete Driveways Parking Lot Repairs Water Lines • Eel Service

Notice of Public Meeting to Consider Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law

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For more information about these matters, including information about appeal rights, contact Allison Lambing, Planner I, Planning Services at 519.360.1998 or ckplanning@chathamkent.ca. A full copy of the proposed amendments are available at www.chatham-kent.ca.

Mail should be directed to Municipality of Chatham-Kent Planning Services, 315 King Street West, Box 640, Chatham ON N7M 5K8.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You’ll feel a strong urge to take initiative, especially in areas related to your career or personal projects, Aries. However, be careful to avoid overextending yourself.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you might find yourself evaluating your spending habits or considering new ways to increase your income. It’s a good time for financial planning and budgeting.

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Romantic relationships may experience a boost this week, so it’s a great time for connection and fun, Leo. Just be mindful of avoiding overindulgence and don’t stray from your principles.

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Flyers stop Collingwood, shutout Mississauga

By C. Scott Holland It was Pink In The Rink night on Thursday, October 17, and not only was it a winner for breast cancer awareness but the Flyers put on a stellar show of defensive work and some timely scoring to conquer the Collingwood Blues 4-1.

A crowd of 920 looked on as Leamington grabbed a slim 1-0 first period lead and upped it to 3-0 after 40 minutes.

Much of the victory can be credited to the blocked shots by both Flyers forwards and defensemen plus the goaltending of starter Marcus Vandenberg who halted 38 of 39 Collingwood shots he faced.

His counterpart Colten Drillen-Roach stopped 19 of 22 shots.

On Saturday night, the Flyers visited the Mississauga Chargers and after a scoreless first period, the offense rolled to a 7-0 shutout victory.

On Thursday, many fans weren’t settled in their places when Brody Cook launched a top of the slot drive that drifted

by Drillen-Roach just 20 seconds into the game.

Laying the groundwork for the tally were Gavin Grundner and Colton Smith.

During the remainder of the opening frame, Collingwood put 13 shots on Vandenberg and had a golden opportunity during a five-onthree powerplay near the 15-minute mark. But the Flyers kept the Blues off kilter and did not allow many man advantage shots. Their 1-0 lead held

until the second period.

The two teams were fairly even on scoring chances in the middle period but it was the Flyers who made their shots count.

At 4:59 Smith took a shot from the left lane but Drillen-Roach thwarted the opportunity. However, the rebound scooted out to the slot area where Gavin Grundner pounced on it and slammed it into the net for a 2-0 lead. At that juncture the game’s tempo and intensity increased.

The Blues were under pressure from the Flyers at 11:06 when Anthony Ciaramitaro’s left point blast skipped everyone, including Drillen-Roach, and suddenly the Flyers were ahead 3-0. Despite the Flyers having two powerplay chances later in the period they did not score and the score remained unchanged heading into the final stanza.

The Blues were given a powerplay opportunity during the opening minutes of the third, but couldn’t score.

With three minutes left in the contest, the Blues lifted their goalie for an extra attacker and got their lone goal as Will Hughes bashed in a third rebound on a scramble play around the Leamington net.

The Flyers’ defense shut down the Blues’ offense during the last minutes and Smith fired an empty net goal with three seconds left.

Saturday, the Flyers visited the Mississauga Chargers. Starting goalie Tre Altiman faced few

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Collingwood Blues goalies Colten Drillen-Roach gets ready as Flyer Brody Cook (6) fires a shot, while Gavin Grundner (40) is nearby during last Thursday’s home game.

Scott Holland photo

challenges and stopped 19 shots for a shutout.

After a scoreless opening period, the Flyers’ offense went to work. Ashton Darocy initiated the outburst three minutes into the second, and later, Ciaramitaro fired the first one for a 2-0 lead.

In the third, the frustrated Chargers were

helpless in trying to tame the high-flying Flyers as Brayden Degelas, Griffin Grundner, Smith and Gavin Grundner tabbed one goal apiece. Leamington notched five markers in the final frame including Ciaramitaro’s second.

“We are really happy with our weekend,” said head coach Dale Mitchell.

“We challenged our group all week about the game versus Collingwood. We needed to prove to ourselves that we could beat them at home.”

He added, “They played a great game themselves. Marcus Vandenberg was excellent and we scored when we needed to. Mississauga

is never easy to play, they have no atmosphere and we have to motivate ourselves to play. The boys responded well after a sloppy first period, it was nice to see Tre (Altiman) get a shutout as well.”

This Thursday, October 24 the Flyers will host the Toronto Patriots at 7:10 pm.

Seven Lions Advance to SWOSSAA

By Emery Stapleton Greetings LDSS sports fans, it was an up and down week for Leamington District Secondary School athletic teams.

The senior girls’ basketball team took home their first win in their contest against Walkerville Collegiate Institute on Tuesday, October 15.

They implemented a full court press and found immediate success. This opened up opportunities on the offensive end and Jasmine Cruikshank led the charge with 10 points and a three pointer. Unfortunately, the win did not develop into a streak as the team came up short on Thursday against Kennedy Collegiate Institute.

They were unprepared to deal with Kennedy’s 1-3-1 zone trap which flummoxed the Lions’ offensive attack.

The senior boys’ basketball team came up short last week with two losses. Both Erie Migration and Essex bested them. Team captain Zakary Augustine commented, “We just made more mistakes than they did.”

The squad is looking to find their groove in the next week of play.

The junior boys’ basketball team followed suit, coming up short to the same teams. The Erie Migration and Essex defenses proved to be more than they could handle, but corrections will be made in practice. If all goes well, the boys will come back with solutions in their

next matches.

The cross-country team competed last week in WECSSAA and found much success. William Taing, Morgan Reiter, Ellie Reiter, Drake Wigle, Chace Collins, Andrew Unger and Nate Fischer all qualified for SWOSSA.

Lions runner William Taing overtakes the competition.

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Annual Pink In The Rink night draws 920 fans

By Deanna Bertrand The Leamington Flyers held their annual Pink In The Rink October 17 to raise funds and awareness for the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation.

Pink jerseys and shirts could be seen on and off the ice among the 920 fans in attendance.

The 50/50 pot was well over $500, but many had an eye on the 2024 Pink In the Rink Flyers player jerseys that are up for grabs in a silent auction. Bidding continues until the second period of this Thursday’s October 24 game at Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre.

Online bidding can be found at leamingtonflyers.com.

Photos by Deanna Bertrand

The Leamington Flyers were decked out in their black and pink jerseys to celebrate Pink In The Rink Night on Thursday, October 17.

Ladies volunteering with the 2024 Pink in the Rink Jersey silent auction are, left to right, Martha Wiebe, Jeannine Mouck, Goldie Penner and Christine Robinson.

Kathy Malott and Eric Peters show their support wearing pink and some Go Flyers head gear.

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U15 Trail Blazers compete in St. Thomas tournament The Talbot Trail Blazers U15 hockey team travelled to St. Thomas this past weekend to participate in the Boston Pizza Cup, making it to the final.

Round-robin play began Friday with the first opponent being the Orillia Terriers and the Blazers skated away with a 5-0 win. Lucas O’Neil paced the attack scoring a hat trick while Nash Fuerth notched a pair. Kevin Ondic backstopped his team with the shutout.

Later in the day the Blazers faced off with a familiar foe in the Tecumseh Eagles and easily cruised to a 8-0 victory. Nathan Mariuz led his squad scoring a pair, while Austin Goudie, AJ Youssef, Owen Derksen, Lucas O’Neil, Nicolas Magri and Connor Rumble added singles.

Ondic recorded his second shutout of the tournament in the win.

On Saturday, the Blazers had to play a tough

team, the hosting St. Thomas Stars and lost a heartbreaker by giving up a late short-handed goal in the 2-1 loss.

Later that night, the St. Catharines Falcons were the Blazers’ next test. In a back-and-forth affair, Magri was able to knock in the lone goal and the Blazers were able to skate away with a hard-fought 1-0 victory.

Sunday morning in the semis, the Blazers would next take on a good team, the Strathroy Rockets. This game was a little sloppy for the Blazers, but they were able to control most of the game despite being stymied by a good goaltender at the opposing end. But finally, with 10:26 left in the third, Fuerth chased down a puck in the corner and fed Goudie at the side of the net.

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Sharks whip Walpole 11-4

the lead.

The Blazers were able to play a defensive gem the rest of the game, earning another hardfought victory. Ondic, between the pipes, recorded another shutout.

In the final, it was a rematch against the St. Thomas Stars.

Both teams competed and skated stride for stride, but the Stars got on the board late in the first with a power play goal.

The score remained the same until 10 minutes to play when, while on a 5-on-3 advantage, the Stars scored again.

They added another before the Blazers were able to make things interesting with 2:22 left.

O’Neil sent a pass back to Fuerth on the line and he in turn sent a cross-crease pass to Larry Jeffrey, who deftly tipped it home.

That was as close as the Blazers would get as they lost a hard-fought battle 3-1.

By Greg Coulter The Wheatley Omstead Sharks JAB line, Stefan Jacobs (1G,4A), Vito Alfano (2G, 3A) and Kyle Bleau (3G, 2A) led the way in taming the Walpole Island Wild 11-4 last Wednesday night at home.

Jumping out to a 4-0 first period lead and upping it to 9-2 after two, the outcome was never in doubt. Jaydon Ferguson scored his first of the season at the 22 second mark and set the tone for the night.

Rookie Owen Grieve and Tyler Fleming each picked up their first markers of the season.

Darian Dufour continued his steady play, adding two tallies in a winning cause.

Shots favoured the Sharks 41-20 with Cooper Crowe getting the win between the pipes.

Adding to the assist parade were Madden Drouillard and Aidan Hill with two each, while Ferguson, Fleming, Mitchell Hickson, Josh Chauvin and Seth Zylstra added singles, totaling a team-whopping 29 scor-

ing points on the night.

Coach Josh Carnevale noted, “It was nice to see puck distribution throughout the lineup, led by our veterans, setting the tone for the rest of the team.” Adding, “With a lighter sched-

ule the next few weeks we need to fine tune our game, especially with Lakeshore and Essex coming up.”

Closing out the month, Sharks host Lakeshore October 23 at 7:30 and visit Essex on October 29.

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Golden Years mini golf

LOCAL PLAYERS NAMED ALL-STARS

Three graduates of Leamington Minor Baseball have been honoured with awards as part of the St. Clair College Saints baseball program after the Saints won the OCAA championship on the weekend, beating Lambton College in the finals. The three players came up together in the Leamington system before joining the Windsor Selects program post-COVID. Pitcher Brady Knelsen (right) was named the OCAA Pitcher of the Year and was a first-team all-star, going 6-0 with a sparkling 0.40 ERA. Outfielder Andrew Sleiman (middle) batted .486 over 15 games with 10 RBIs to be named the OCAA Batting Champion and a first-team allstar. Infielder Kanaan Gale (left) was named a second team all-star after batting .344 with nine RBIs in 13 games with the Saints.

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There were 51 Golden Years mini golfers who played 36 holes at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Thursday, October 17, recording 78 holes in one.

Leading the way with five aces was Jamie Arquette, followed by Kathy Klym, Linda Chiasson and Bill Mayville with four each.

Hot on their tails with three aces each were Bob Springthorpe and Armand Decaluwe.

Scoring two apiece were Ray Foster, Denise Munson, Shran Collins, Bill Gough, Bill Edwards, Charlene Bagshaw, Robin Cournoyea, Barb Fick, Kathy Bechard, Walter Balsam, Bill Ward, Barb Haas, Betty McManus, Cherryll Gay, Greg Broome, Keith Hopper, Monique Benfield and Ed Middleton.

Sinking one ace each were Penny McMurphy, Gisele Lapointe, Erle Nash, Ron Fick, Allan Munson, Lorraine Mousseau, Constance Budd, Jan Coulter, Bruce Cooper, Tom Hyatt, Bill Taylor, Nancy Springthorpe,

Theresa Decaluwe, Mary Binder, Carolyn Dufour, Jim James, Patty Hopper, Heather James and Mike Binder.

The top score over 18 holes was by Bill Mayville with an outstanding score of 35, closely followed by Jamie Arquette and Bill Taylor with 36.

Four players scored 37: Shran Collins, Bill Gough, Monique Benfield and Barb Haas. Andy Orsini, Julia Kos, Bill Ward, Denise Munson had 38 and Keith Hopper 38 for both games. Scoring 39 were Bill Mayville, Ray Foster, Walter Balsam, Bill Edwards and Theresa Decaluwe with two 39s.

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36 holes was Bill Mayville with an outstanding 74, followed by Jamie Arquette, Keith Hopper with 76, and Bill Gough with 77. Scoring 78 were Andy Orsini, Julia Kos and Theresa Decaluwe.

Bill Edwards, Walter Balsam, Bill Ward and Bill Taylor scored 79.

First place went to Team 15 with 238 (Linda Chiasson, Greg Broome and Keith Hopper). In second place was Team 9 with a score of 239 (Kathy Bechard, Jamie Arquette and Bill Taylor). Taking third place was Team 11 with 240 (Mary Binder, Walter Balsam and Bill Ward).

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