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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MacDonald asked if there had been any progress by the county administration with regard to homelessness housing, particularly with winter approaching.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Kite plus light = Klite Festival this weekend

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

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

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

Paisiovich says they’ve got a lot more professional kite flyers back who missed the last two festivals due to travel restrictions.

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

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

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

weeks leading up to it.

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

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

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

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

“There will be something for everyone,” he says.

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

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

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

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

Most peppers: Cliff Trombley 6.

There was a great turnout Friday, September 23 with the winning scores as follows Bridge: Roy Trowell 3180, Jean Kuipers 2970, Bert Patrick 2900. Euchre: Clare Shaw 100, David Snider 97, Jim Hickmott 90. Most lone hands: David Snider 5.

Pepper: Kathy Hedge 256, Maggie Hansen 253, Cliff Trombley 245. Most peppers: Annette Cranston 7.

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Minister of Health applauds local initiatives

By Mark Ribble The Ontario Minister of Health and Deputy Prime Minister — Sylvia Jones — made a stop in Essex County on Monday, September 26 to attend the unveiling of the new medical mobile support truck for the region and speak to local officials about the local Mental Health and Addictions Team (MHART) Dozens of dignitaries, healthcare workers and officials were on hand for the visit, with the Minister taking a tour of the new mobile unit, followed by speeches inside council chambers at the Essex Civic Centre.

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

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

Leamington is listed as one of the vulnerable neighbourhoods due to the large number of offshore workers who currently aren’t rostered with a primary medical professional.

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

“The MHART team and the mobile medical unit will enable us to provide care and treatment to Essex County residents when and where they need it, helping to alleviate demands in the community and at hospital emergency departments by providing preventative care and diverting patients to the most appropriate point of contact and level of care,”

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

Minister Jones was impressed by the initiatives and praised local healthcare officials for their innovation.

“The mobile health care services being provided

by Essex-Windsor EMS Paramedics in partnership with Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, along with a wide range of other health care providers, is proof of the amazing work that can happen when we all work together,” she said.

“This innovative model of community health care puts the patient first by bringing the services to them and reduces systemic pressures by diverting emergency calls before they happen.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A day in the life of a kid in the sixties Oh those wonderful products of yesteryear.

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

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

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

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

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

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

That classic pail included a sandwich made with Heinz Sandwich Spread, wrapped neatly in waxed paper on white bread with the crusts removed.

Along with the Freshie in my Thermos, I had a few snacks in there too.

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

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

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

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

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

My Winnwell baseball glove would always be waiting if I felt the urge to play catch or grab a friend to play some Annie Annie Over across the roof of the garage. PIGTAILS! If it was fall or winter I might be more inclined to grab a Northland hockey stick out of the garage and throw a few

RIB’S pucks at our homemade RAMBLINGS hockey net.

If I managed to scrape Mark or cut myself, my mom would have the mercurochrome and iodine waiting.

Later in my childhood, peroxide became the preferred option and still is to this day.

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

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

Evenings were spent in front of the old Sylvania 20-inch black and white TV set purchased from Edwards TV or perhaps Rondelez Brothers.

We finally got a coloured TV in the early seventies when my mom took a job skinning mink at Chesterfields mink farm on number three highway.

If you needed directions to the mink farm there were no

Leamington speedster 98 years ago THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk Using a Model T Ford chassis, Don A. Matheson built himself a great looking speedster in Leamington in 1924. He lowered the frame and installed a three-to-one ratio rear axle. He removed the coils and magnets from the flywheel

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

all this doubled his horsepower from 20 to 40.

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

With this light-weight body and extra horsepower, this car could really take off! The original engine was lubricated by a splash oil system, and to keep the oil at the front of the engine on accelerJim Heyens OWNER

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

After years working as an automobile mechanic

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

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

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

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

What a life it was, and we did it without the benefit (or detriment) of cell phones, internet, central air and microwave ovens.

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

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

Don A. Matheson behind the wheel in 1924.

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Chamber debate helps voters in their quest for clarity, answers

By Mark Ribble Monday night’s Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates Night and Debate at the Roma Club in Leamington had something for everyone.

Voters looking to solidify their choices were able to listen to the hopefuls and take notes as to who they thought could do the job.

The crowd of about 400 seemed eager for answers and they witnessed a lively debate between two of the mayoral candidates - incumbent Hilda MacDonald and challenger Cris Biron, and a more friendly debate between incumbent

Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke and challenger John Tofflemire.

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

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

Then 15 of the 16 candidates for the five Leamington council seats were able to introduce themselves and get three minutes to give their thoughts on issues they find important.

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

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Seniors Advisory Committee report

By Christine Lehn The Half Century Centre’s band, The Musical G’s, recently performed at Rick Atkin Park as part of the monthly events hosted by the Municipality of Leamington’s Senior Advisory Committee. Performing that day were Emil Jarecsni, Jan Bonkink, Erle Nash, Glenn Sellick, Joel Westlake and John Zoch. Absent were Brenda Zakal and Carolyn Coad.

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

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

Since then, songbooks were compiled and distributed by Rick Nicholls followed by more books compiled by members Harlan Nash and Dorothy Poisson.

These books contain songs that many of us still know today and enjoy singing along with.

Copies were distributed to local seniors homes where the band continues to entertain.

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Kingsville Hort Society news

By Jan Fisher KHS Director Are you a Mature Gardener? Do you have hip, knee or other mobility issues that prevent you from enjoying gardening as you used to? Members and guests of the Kings-

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

As her husband displayed the slideshow, Terry enlightened us with their experiences as ma-

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

The provincial contractor at the site of the August 16, 2021 Wheatley explosion is demobilizing equipment at the Apec 1 location.

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

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

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 1 1:00 - 4:00 pm 408 Talbot Rd. E.

(Wendy’s House) Stop in and give your Best Wishes and enjoy a coffee.

Community Calendar

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING at the Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Road 34, Ruthven, at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. We are happy to share our purple martin stories. For further information, please contact Paul at 519-738-3476.

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

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at SEACLIFF MANOR - Theatre Room, 30 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment.

Next meeting is September 14th and 28th. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org.

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN 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

JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB TO PLAY CARDS every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, 12:45 p.m., at the Unico Community Centre, 33 Beech St., Kingsville. Tuesday is euchre, bridge, cribbage. Friday is euchre, bridge, pepper.

Must be 50+ years of age to join. If interested, drop in any Tuesday or Friday.

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

TAI CHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m.

Free drop-in program at Kingsville Community Centre. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

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

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

MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment.

Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612.

Business calls 519-326-3821. www.pregnancycentre.net.

Tools for the yard have advanced with mature gardeners in mind. Terry showed the group long-handled and extension tools that extend our reach without bending.

There are combination seat/kneelers that fold for easy handling and storage.

Have you noticed more people using container plants and their yards?

These can be planted at a height that is easy for you and transported to your chosen spot in a wagon.

Raised garden beds are very popular now. All of

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those young people using them should build some for their parents! Planting, weeding and watering without bending!

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

Remember to check local bylaws before you tear up

the lawn. Those in attendance benefited from all of Terry’s pertinent information.

The KHS meets the third Monday of every month at the Unico Community Centre on Main Street in Kingsville. Come out on Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. to hear Karen Sonnenburg speak on Kingsville becoming a “Bee Friendly” town.

Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings and if you like what you hear, you may want to become a member. Every garden can use more hands!

Work continues in Wheatley

Happy 90th Birthday Frances Frome

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 COMPLIMENTARY MEAL at First Baptist Church, Leamington, corner of Fox and Talbot, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Complimentary chili, hotdogs & coffee will be served. All welcome.

tion of Apec 3. The team sequestered the gas to try to collect enough volume for a sample. The gas analysis will be reviewed and compared with previous samples to determine next steps.

The methane levels were extremely low.

There was no hydrogen sulfide detected and no risk to the public or staff

HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY MARCI HODGSON ~ September 27, 2022 ~

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

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

YARN drop-in project, Rd. N.

STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available.

Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@ gmail.com for information about the group.

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

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

Love, Your Family.

Happy 90th Birthday To Our Amazing

Mom/Nonna Maria Finelli ~ September 24, 1932~

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE MILK BAG CREATIONS - Tuesdays 9:00 am to noon, Free drop-in program Help turn cleaned milk bags into woven mats and more for those in need. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas.

Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.

To place your event in the Community Calendar Phone: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca

May you have many more years filled with health and laughter.

Love Anne, Ralph, Rita Vince & Family - XOX0

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In the meantime, residents are reminded that if at any time they detect the smell of gas to immediately call 9-1-1.

Wheatley Friendship Club news

By Bonnie Dawson There was Bingo at the Wheatley Friendship Club on Wednesday, Sept.

21 and those who came out to enjoy the game were happy to welcome Rhoda Earl, who with her husband Gordon, recently joined the club and had already joined the euchre players on Tuesday.

The Bingo winners included Barb Siddall, Bonnie Dawson, Pat Matier, Sue Fleming, Dorothy Bailey and Mary Siddall.

Thanks to Tammy Krawchuk for calling the numbers and to Linda Wigfield for handing out the prizes.

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

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

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

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

Quilting is open Monday and Thursday.

The Treasures Room, Library and Exercise Room are open to members.

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

Until next time…

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Half Century Centre hosts debate

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

first municipal candidate debate on Wednesday, September 21.

A full house of about

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

mer Vandervecht acted as the moderator.

All 16 council candidates took the stage first

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and introduced themselves to the audience before taking spontaneous audience questions for the first 90 minutes of the event.

Questions and statements ranged from inquiries about high tax rates and greenhouses to culture, tourism and financials.

The second half of the event featured five of six

Mayor and Deputy Mayor candidates.

Mayoral candidate Cris Biron and incumbent Hilda MacDonald took questions from the floor, each allowed time for rebuttal, while Deputy Mayor hopefuls Shelly Quick and John Tofflemire both joined incumbent Larry Verbeke in the same format.

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

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Christopher Deziel

Christopher Lowell Hopper Deziel, 72, has left us far too soon and will forever be missed

by Lynn Snider, his loving wife of 20 years, their children and partners Shanda and Ohad, Carly and Andrew, Sara and Jordan, and Justin and Kelsey, grandchildren Eliot, Ari, Ayden, James and Avery (who called him “Poppy”), brother Rory (Lisa) and best friend of 67 years, Denny Deporter (Vone).

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

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

Peggy Ann Langemann

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

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

Peggy was a past business owner of Perfect Ten Salon. She loved her career which spanned almost 50 years after earning her aesthetician degree at St. Clair College. Peggy’s first love was her granddaughters Hanna and Armenie, loving their shopping trips to the dollar store always looking for a bargain.

Peggy loved to help out community endeavours and for many years assisted in the Leamington Tomato Festival Beauty Pageant. Member of Leamington United Church. Peggy loved to help anyone in need and was selfless in her offers of help. Peggy loved her trips with family to Florida, summer vacations to Lake Nipissing and cruising around the lake in a boat. Peggy also loved convertible cruising with friends, which usually included wine tasting at local wineries. Her favourite pastime was gardening.

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

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

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

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

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

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Carmelina Iarusso

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

Beloved wife of the late Domenico Iarusso. Loving to run mother ofProof Angela of Del obituary Greco (Tony), Barbara Dawson (David). Cherished Nonna 28, 2022 of Melissa DelSeptember Greco-Maurini (Marc), DanielleSouthpoint Del Greco,Sun Spencer Dawson, and Mamina $100 plus $13 HSTof= $113 Mara Caterina Maurini. Daughter of the late Giuseppe and Giacomina Ionata. Dear sister of the late Pasquale Ionata Any email (late Ida). She will changes be missed byplease many nieces and nephews.

Carmelina sun@southpointsun.ca retired from Heinz in 1996. She enjoyed cooking, morning walks, and coffee and cake with her Thanks. friends.

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

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

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

Entombment at Erie Memorial Gardens.

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

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Mario Rossi

Mario Rossi, 80 years, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Hospice Residential Home.

Beloved husband of Emilia Proof of obituary to run Rossi for 31 years. Loving father of Sandra Rossi-Hall (Chris) September 28,and 2022Claudia Ingram (Marc). Devoted stepfather Southpoint of John Sun Mastronardi (Cathy), $200 plus $26Mastronardi HST = $226 Dino (Sandra) and Laura Patterson (Lea). Cherished Nonno of Gabriella, Alessia, please Jenelle, Noah, Any changes emailSarah, Ava, Nathan, Sophie, Colby, Chase, Jordan, Braeden and sun@southpointsun.ca Mason. Son of the late Eleuterio and late Teresa Rossi.

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Dear brother of the late Iolanda Sera (late Giovanni), Vittorio Rossi (Lina), Assunta Mattia (late Clemente) and Anna Lucatelli (late Natalino). Son-in-law of Iolanda DiPietro and the late Giovanni Di Pietro. Dear brother-inlaw of Feliceandrea Di Pietro (Rosetta), Elda Pannunzio (Luigi), Mirella Marcovecchio (Antonio) and Alberto Di Pietro (Antonella). He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, along with special friends “Comparetto” Vince and Anna Marcovecchio.

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

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

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

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

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

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Lee Whitten

Lee Whitten, 80 years, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Erie Shores Hospice.

Reunited with her loving husband Gerald Whitten (1994). Loving mother of Proof of obituary to run Pamela La Sala (Gabe), Troy Whitten (Heather). Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Gerrid, September 28, 2022 Marlee, Porscha and Jade. She will be Southpoint Sun fondly remembered by Doreen, Daniel $200 plus $26 HST = $226 and Paz. Dear sister of Grant (Yvonne) Bagnall, Garth (Alecia) Bagnall, the late Jane (late David) Rogers. Dear sister-in-lawAny of Kevin (Sheila) Whitten, (Brian) Tobin, changes pleaseJoan email all of Newfoundland.

She will be missed by sun@southpointsun.ca many nieces and nephews.

Lee graduated from Thanks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Helena Brown

Helena Adrienne Brown (nee DePelsmaeker), passed away Proof of obituary to run peacefully at the Sun Parlor Home, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, twoSeptember days after her28, 2022 94th birthday.

Southpoint Sun Beloved wife of the late George D.$200 Brown,plus who $26 passedHST = $226 in 1991. Dear mother of Judy Ropchan, Any Dougchanges (Diane) please and email Shelley (Paul Morelli). Loving sun@southpointsun.ca grandmother of Michael Ropchan Thanks.

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

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

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

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

Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

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

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Concerned citizen catches crook in Leamington On September 25 at approximately 1:10 a.m., members from the Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol in the area of Russell St. and Fox St. in

Leamington.

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

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

As a result, a 35-year-

old resident of Windsor was charged with: mischief - destroy or damage property; • Fail to comply with probation order (2 counts).

The accused is sched-

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

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident should immediately contact Leamington OPP at 1-888-3101122.

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

Michael Forsythe Rudderham Alice Baerg

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

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

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

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

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Garry Leon Halstead

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

Dear father of Samantha Halstead. Loving and loyal son of Dorothy Cooper.

Predeceased by father Garry Wesley Halstead and stepfather David Cooper. Caring brother of Ramona Halstead, Brenda Wilson (Dale) and David Halstead (Heather).

Uncle Bub to his nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Also remembered by Debbie Halstead (Tetstall).

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

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

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

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

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

Gerald “Jerry” Wigfield

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

Beloved husband of Kathleen for 67 years. Loving father of the late Richard Wigfield (2019) (Linda), Debbie obituary to run EveraertProof (Rene), of Carol Spitse (Mike). Cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren and six greatSeptember 28, 2022 grandchildren. Predeceased by his Southpoint Sun (Dewey), Beatrice brothers and sisters Marjorie Stockwell Wigfield, $200 Wilmaplus Mills$26 (Bob), Norma Kimball, James HST = $226 Wigfield. Dear brother-in-law of Stan Kimball and Lynda Wigfield. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Any changes please email Jerry was a third generation lifelong farmer in Mersea sun@southpointsun.ca Township. He enjoyed fishing and camping, loved his family, laughter and sharing a joke.

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

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

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Joyce Sutherland

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

Lifelong partner of Bill Brewer September 28, (2017).

2022 Joyce was a special and devoted friend to Southpoint Sun Brad Thompson and she has $200 plus $26 = $226 beenHST a second mom to him for many years. They became closerplease and spent countless hours Any changes email together after the loss of Bill. sun@southpointsun.ca Joyce was loved and will be missed by her best friends Thanks. of Chris and Fred Rhoads and family, special friends of Rob and his family from Freddie’s, caregiver and friend of Monica Taylor, as well as friends Jeff Taylor and Kim Knight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proof obituary Mike was born of in Halifax, N.S., to andrun attended the University of King’s College / Dalhousie in Halifax, where he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force through the September 28, 2022 University Reserve Training Plan in 1955 as a pilot trainee.

Sun his flying training.

After graduating Southpoint in 1958, he completed $200 plus career $26 HST $226 He had a distinguished in the =Air Force until his retirement as a Colonel in 1994. During his service, he flew fighter jets on three squadrons in Canada and in Germany.

Any changes please email Following his tour as Commanding Officer of the 416 AWF Squadron, he sun@southpointsun.ca went on to work in positions in the National Defence Headquarters, Thanks.

4ATAF in Heidelberg, Germany, and SHAPE in Belgium.

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

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

Maria Amelia

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

Beloved wife of the late Antonio Dias. Loving mother of Adelaide Botelho, Celina Almeida, Fatima Costa, late Elias Dias, late José Carlos Dias, late Maria Mendonca. Cherished Avo of Proof of obituary to run Anna, late Susana, Madelena, Aniceto, Sonia, late Paul Georges, Frank, Jeannie, Nuno, Pedro, José, Paul Ruben, Nelson, Alvira, Paula September 28,Christina, 2022 José Ricardo, 18 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

Sun Survived by many Southpoint nieces and nephews. $200 $26inHST = $226 Maria was born plus and raised Saõ Miguel, Açores, where she lived until she immigrated to Canada in 1985. She moved intoAny the Leamington Mennonite Home in 2010. changes please email She enjoyed crossword puzzles, music, crafts, knitting and sun@southpointsun.ca spending time with family and friends. She was a strong woman of her Catholic Thanks. faith.

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

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

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

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

MEET THE CHATHAM-KENT CANDIDATES

With the October 24 Municipal Election looming large on the horizon, the Southpoint Sun reached out to all Mayoral, Deputy Mayor and Council candidates for a 300-word summary, to include a biography of themselves and the answer to two questions — What qualities do you possess that makes you the person for the job?

And what are the biggest issues facing your municipality? The responses are in alphabetical order within each category and are unedited by the Sun. All candidates were contacted and only those who responded are featured here.

Darrin Canniff

Andy Fisher

William Pickard

My name is Darrin Canniff and I am currently the Mayor of Chatham-Kent. I was born and raised in Chatham, the youngest of six boys. I am married to Christine (Johns).

We have been married for thirty-one years. We have four beautiful children; Chelsea, Megan, Emily and Tyler. I hold a degree in business from Wilfred Laurier University and a Chartered Accountant (CA) designation. Prior to being elected as mayor, I held several senior positions with Union Gas, Greenfield Ethanol and Transform SSO. 1. First and foremost, I am a passionate promoter of all things Chatham-Kent. My background serving as a Board member or Chair of many business entities and community organizations along with my education and business experience have given me the background necessary to continue in the role of Mayor. Serving as Mayor for the past four years, I have strived to work collaboratively with council and all individuals, businesses and community groups who have an idea or proposal that needs our support. We are experiencing the fruits of all of our efforts and I look forward to continuing and building upon the momentum that has been created. Exciting things are happening in Chatham-Kent, there is much more to come, and I hope to be a part of it.

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

My Name is Andy Fisher, I grew up in Highgate and have lived in Chatham since 2007. I do not come from any kind of political family, in fact I grew up quite poor most of my life.

I have had a passion for politics ever since 9/11 happened and have closely followed each election since then. I have always wanted to run for office either locally or provincially, and I felt like now was the time to do so. I am looking forward to serving the people of Chatham-Kent as their Mayor if they will give me the opportunity.

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

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

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

Work experience in teaching, consumer finance, investment business.

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

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

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

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

Question 1: honor, duty, justice with a reasonable intelligence and a strong work ethic Question 2: 1) accountability and transparency 2) housing and homeless crisis 3) promoting and expanding local small business.

Lauren Anderson

Melissa Harrigan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for your support.

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

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

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

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

I am a rural resident outside the town of Merlin, recently retired.

36 years in senior management postions for a local international Ag Research company. Managed the day to day operations. I have Multiple Leadership courses, I am willing and able to listen, I have the time to commit to Ward 1, strong work ethic.

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

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

• Getting folks back in their homes in Wheatley and rebuilding the core there • Bridging the rural/urban divide as perception is reality. Due Dilligence on ward issues before council votes.

• Talbot Trail bypass and detours • Support our lifeline of Agriculture • High taxes(Need to be lower) as there is no perceived increase in services for most residents, we need growth in sustainable good paying jobs

David Serednicki CANDIDATE FOR WARD 1 COUNCIL

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

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

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

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MEET THE PELEE ISLAND CANDIDATES

With the October 24 Municipal Election looming large on the horizon, the Southpoint Sun reached out to all Mayoral, Deputy Mayor and Council candidates for a 300-word summary, to include a biography of themselves and the answer to two questions — What qualities do you possess that makes you the person for the job?

And what are the biggest issues facing your municipality? The responses are in alphabetical order within each category and are unedited by the Sun. All candidates were contacted and only those who responded are featured here.

Larry Bailey

Cathy Miller

Stephanie Crawford

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

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

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

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

I grew up in Amherstburg.

Malden Centre more specifically; Busy Bee Corners to be precise. My husband Kevin and I bought a cottage on Pelee Island in 2009 and have owned and operated The Wandering Dog Inn with our pups Fred and Jody for 5 years. I am a founding member of the organizing committee for The Island Unplugged Music Festival, Hell on Heels Walk and have served on the board of Pelee Island Community Arts.

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

Revenue Generation and Funding: · Increase revenue through licensing, enforcement and business planning for municipal assets. · Build a funding strategy around grants and partnerships.

The Township of Pelee needs to be a place people want to work and volunteer for: · To improve service delivery, an increased staff compliment must be planned for, retained and rewarded. · Committees should feel their contributions are impactful and valued.

Planning: · The Official Plan and by-laws require updating. · The Destination Development Plan and Service Delivery Review should be implemented. · A Strategic Plan and Departmental Plans to be created and tied together with a multi-year forecast budget.

My name is Stephanie Crawford and I’m running for a position on Pelee Island council.

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

I have sat on many committees and boards during this time. ( Coop; Pelee Island School Advisory; Sportsman’s Club; Transportation and Tourism) I also have several years of municipal government experience past and present. I have a solid understanding of the community and it’s challenges and would be a good advocate for the people of Pelee Island.

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

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

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

• Continue to effectively work at the relationships with Transportation and our surrounding Mainland communities for a strong voice.

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

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

Sherri Smith-Ouellette

Michelle Taylor

CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR

CANDIDATE FOR COUNCIL

THIS IS WHO I AM: -Full time resident of Pelee Island -President of Art Works -Served as President of Royal Canadian Legion #403 - Pelee Island -Served on the Township Pheasant Hunt Committee -Served on the Township Adjustment Committee -Currently completing 4 years on Pelee Island Council -Active Member of Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters -Retired from a career in Administration with the education system -Proud Grandmother of 3 THIS IS MY VISION FOR PELEE ISLAND: -Should I be re-elected: -I look forward to working together with all members of council and the community to continue the good progress we have made in the past 4 years -Pelee Island, my home, needs a strong infrastructure to support our quality of life as well as to help share the island with the world.

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

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

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

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Dusting off the memories

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.

Boys Floor Hockey Team from Emmanuel Christian School, May 1995. Front row, l-r: Nathaniel Cornelisse, Luke Dawson, Stephen Shuttleworth, Nathan Cook, Brian Kelton; Back row, Davidat Wetler, Rusty Klassen, Jason Nemeth, Allanof McLean, Jason Holland Dean, Coach Mrs Al-r: Look Leamington’ s Past courtesy C. Scott Brush. Absent: Team MVP Jesse Maytham & David Stephens. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the area’s original settlers, Phillippe DeLaurier, who resided at Point Pelee, donated the wood used to construct the first church.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sturgeon Creek Bridge – a vital crossing since 1883

September 1992 - Pictured left: Margot Gillespie and Eric Lynn emerged as the club champions at Talbot Trail Golf Course for 1992. The awards and prizes were presented following a barbeque at the clubhouse. The matches were decided by 54 holes, stroke play.

Submarine Ditches footinafter foot following the Thursday rainfall Picturedcycling right: The- Talbot Trailrose players the Senior division decided the clubevening champions with and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”.

27 holes, stroke play. Betty Liebrock and John Gillespie captured the honours for the 1992If nothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle! season.

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By C. Scott Holland Until the 1880s, the only way to get structure at the very mouth of the creek.

The new bridge was opened in June to Point Pelee was by skirting around the tributaries of Sturgeon Creek. That 1925. That low concrete span was barely meant traveling east or southeast and above the water and often was subject crossing small streams or traveling to flooding or was impassable when down the country roads until one was waves crashed into the shoreline. One connected to the northbound path that can only imagine how tough it was to was on the western fringe of the trian- clear the rather narrow bridge after a winter storm. gular spit of land.

The bridge lasted until it was demolIn those early times, the entrance of the creek was often clogged by sand ished in 1965 – some four years after the and was unsuitable for the footings of modern, raised bridge had been erected. a bridge. The first bridge erected at the The modern crossing was upgraded by creek was in 1883 and it created a more a newer one in the late 1990s and serves direct method of travel between Leam- vehicular traffic to this day. ington and the Point, especially for the inhabitants of Point Pelee Drive and the Point itself.

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

The original bridge lasted until 1924 when its de- The late Foster Jackson (the youngster at the left in teriorated state was not- this photo) with his grandfather looking northward toed and Mersea Township wards the edge of the Robson farm.

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This stunning new model is situated on a 68.89 x 118’ corner lot. Open-concept main level features living room w/fireplace, modern kitchen w/ island & quartz countertops, dining room, 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths.

Primary bedroom includes walk-in closet with & 4 piece ensuite with double vanity and large walk-in shower.

Includes appliance package, tray ceilings, covered rear patio & large 27’2” x 24’10” two car garage. $960,000.

Extensively updated home on a large corner lot with mature trees, beautiful landscaping & in-ground saltwater pool. Main level features living room, dining room, kitchen,, 3 bedrooms & 5 pc bath. Renovated lower level includes family room w/fireplace, large games room or 4th bedroom & 3 pc bath. Private backyard with heated in-ground pool, sundeck & fence. Upgrades include roof (2019), furnace & ac (2019), septic system, flooring & more! Fantastic neighbourhood close to Lake Erie w/ wineries & golf courses nearby!

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Millcreek Townhomes is a welcoming community of executive condos. This unit features stunning kitchen with updated cabinetry, granite countertops & island. Main level also includes living room w/fireplace, cathedral ceilings, sunroom overlooking a picturesque treed ravine, 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Primary bedroom includes walk-in closet and 3 piece ensuite bath. Lower level features 3rd bedroom, bath, & family room with grade entrance leading to rear sundeck. $599,900.

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This stunning new “”Kingswood II”” model is situated on a 60 x 118.11 foot lot in Kingsville. Open-concept main level features living room with electric fireplace, modem kitchen with large island & quartz countertops, dining room, 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Spacious primary bedroom includes walk-in closet with built-in organizer & 5 piece ensuite bath with two vanities, soaker tub and large walk-in shower. This property also includes an appliance package, tray ceilings with recessed lighting, covered rear patio and large 26’5”” x 25’0”” two car garage. Other models available!

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•$1,150,000 •3+1 Bedrooms •3.5 Baths •1800 sqft. •Inground Pool

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•2+1 Bedrooms •2 Baths •2 Kitchens •Spacious Semi-Detached

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•3+3 Bedrooms •2 Baths •2nd Kitchen •Fenced in yard

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•$399,900 •Large Lot •1+3 Bedrooms •1 Bath •Workshop 20 x 30 heated with lift

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•$599,900 •2 Bedrooms •2 Baths •Close to Wineries, Beach and Marina

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Flashback to CHYR beginnings

It’s hard to believe that as of this month I’ve been here in Leamington for 45 years. I can still vividly remember that sunny Wednesday afternoon drive on September 14 in 1977, leaving home just after lunchtime to make the four-hour trip to Leamington and hoping to get the radio job at CHYR. Throughout that day there were nine other people also auditioning for the “all-night” show.

However, I was the last interview and luckily received a phone call early the next morning from the

manager, Mr. Tomasi, saying I got the job and I’ll be starting that coming Monday night at midnight.

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

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

However, after 4 a.m.

I announced and played

“Almost Like a Song” by Ronnie Milsap. Great vocals and a beautiful piano arrangement that was a crossover country song.

It reached #16 on the pop charts, and even to this day I occasionally feel a tingling sensation when I hear that song. Thank you, Ronnie.

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

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

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

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

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

Really, it was quite

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simple. Lou Tomasi had hired Tom Rivers, who worked in with Toronto for CHUM ra- Chuck Reynolds dio in the Another new DJ, Jim Cau’70s and had a ballsy voice, to re- chon, who came from my cord a whole bunch of broadcasting school, Ca“booming” radio name reer Canada, would get announcements (like the name of “Jeff Parker”.

At first, I got a real kick “The Leader, CHYR, plays favourites with Chuck out of having a second Reynolds!”) which would name with everybody be played from time to calling me Chuck Reyntime on the show back in olds. But after four or five the years from 1976 till years, I kind of wished around 1980. Whenever I was called Paul rather a new announcer came, than Chuck. But Lou Tohe was given one of these masi and sales manager powerful name announce- Bill Gay said I shouldn’t ments as some of the per- dwell on it, as with all sonal names the DJs had the friends and associates I know and have made really didn’t stand out.

That meant Joe Pinga- in the community and tore was “Mark Rogers”, county – including serVic Lehan, who came after vice clubs, the golf club, me, was “Pete Summers”, my DJ business and so on, and his Mohawk College it’s a compliment that I’m buddy Dave Robertson well known with my rawould go on air as “Bill dio name. And they were Taylor” when he arrived. right.

FLASHBACK RADIO

Armed robbery suspect sought On Monday, September 26, at approximately 4:18 a.m., the Ontario

ANNOUNCEMENT

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BUSINESS FEUD

Business After Hours – Game Night

A new twist on networking! A FUNdraising business after hours supporting The Bank Theatre and Leamington District Chamber of Commerce. Tuesday, October 4 - Tickets $20, sponsorships available at www.leamingtonchamber.com

READY SET GAME! BOARD GAME NIGHT! Settlers of Catan Competition October 7 at 6:00 PM Base Game - 4-6 persons per team - All Ages Register by October 4 at BankTheatre.com

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Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 emergency call for a robbery at a business near the intersection of Seacliff Drive West and Erie Street South.

It was determined that a lone male entered a business and brandished a knife, demanding money.

The male was confronted and then fled on foot. The employee in the store was not physically injured during this incident.

The suspect was described as a white male, 5’7” to 5’8” in height, thin build - approximately 180 lbs., with a grey backpack and wearing a black hoodie, grey jeans and black shoes.

The Leamington OPP, with the assistance of the Essex County OPP Crime Unit, is continuing to investigate and is asking anyone in the area with video surveillance systems from a residence or a business in the area to check their footage to see if they captured the suspect in this incident.

Please call police at 1-888310-1122.

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

The investigation is continuing.

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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday 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

AUCTIONS

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Phone: 519-728-2120 • Fax: 519-728-3537 Auction information at www.epdauction.com

BI-ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION CONSTRUCTION AND FARM EQUIPMENT

LIVE AUCTION OCTOBER 29, 2022 @ 10:00 AM to be held at

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4503 Knapp Rd. Comber, Ontario LARGE OUTSTANDING ESTATE LIVE AUCTION Saturday, October 8, 2022 Comber Community Centre, 6211 McAllaster Street, Comber, Ontario

Preview: 8:00am, Auction: 9:00am No Buyer’s Premium!!!

Seeburg jukebox and Wall box, life-sized wooden pony, open horn record player, amazing antique grandmother clock, John Deere lamp, bow front cabinets, oak 4 section stacking bookcase, red velvet Victorian settee, carved wooden high chair, vintage mirror, wicker chair & sofa set, lawn ornaments, quantity of clocks, costume jewelry, pedal tractors and trailers, die cast car collection, doll & Angel collection, crystal collection, stained glass window, world globe, tools, & many boxes of collectibles yet to be discovered. You won’t want to miss this one!

More details go to: www.murrayknappauctions.com TERMS: CASH OR CHEQUE WITH PROPER I.D. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS DAY OF SALE

MURRAY KNAPP AUCTIONEER 519-727-8894

IT’S THAT TIME FOR YOU TO HAVE YOUR SURPLUS EQUIPMENT CONSIGNED TO OUR AUCTION PLEASE CONSIGN WITH US A.S.A.P. IN ORDER TO GET THE MOST EXPOSURE!!!

Partial Listing: Buckey Tiling Machine 5 Misc. totes of parts for tiling machine Crane to put in Cement Tile 8 ft. Snowblade

Updated information can be found on our website: www.epdauction.com Terms: 13% Buyer’s premium; 11% buyer’s premium if paying with Cash or Debit; All items sold “as is” “where is” “with all faults”. Neither the auctioneer nor owners shall be liable for any incorrect description, fault or defect. We only accept CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD, INTERAC, BANK DRAFT AND BANK TRANSFER. Cheques are only accepted up to a Maximum amount of $1,500.00. Any sale over $1,500.00 not paid in full day of auction must be paid by Bank transfer or Bank Draft by the first banking business day...........NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!

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Public Notice of Pesticide Use The Municipality of Leamington intends to control weeds on curbs, trails and rural bridges beginning on May 9, 2022, weather permitting, and ending October 21, 2022. The application of pesticide will be completed for public health and safety per section 7.1(2) of the Act. Curbs and trails will be treated with AXXE Broad Spectrum Herbicide which contains the active ingredient Ammonium Salt of Fatty Acid 36% (Registration #32719) registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).

Rural bridges will be treated with Roundup Ultra2 Liquid Herbicide, containing the active ingredient glyphosate, present as potassium salt (Registration #28486) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).

Questions or concerns? Please contact: Ken Brown, Manager of Public Works Municipality of Leamington 519-326-5761 (Collect calls will be accepted.)

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Classified Advertising Deadlines Deadline for classified advertising in the Southpoint Sun is Fridays at 4:00 p.m.

VOLUNTEERS

FALL PRODUCE

VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary is looking for help with: events, museum help, gardening, lawn care etc. If interested please email volunteer@jackminer. au18-tfn com

FALL PRODUCE FOR SALE - Winter squash - honeynut, butternut, pumpkins and more, beets, Indian corn, mini Indian corn, and broom corn. 451 Road 14, Cottam.

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Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach.

Amenities include: • library and social rooms • new Smart Card “no coin” laundry • beautiful lobby • underground parking • outdoor balconies • FREE utilities and window coverings • Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management.

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PERSONAL RETIRED MAN, FINANCIALLY SECURE looking for a lady companion. Call or text me at 519-322-5666. Let’s chat or meet at Timmies. se28-oc5

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ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf ____________________________

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

FARM LABOURER

Three vacancies. Start Date April 1, 2023. $15.50/hour. 45 hours a week.

Seasonal, full time. Located at our farm 692 Seacliff Dr. Kingsville ON, N9Y 2K7.

Handling heavy loads, fast paced environment, attention to detail, bending, crouching, kneeling, standing for extended period, combination of sitting, standing, walking. Cultivate and irrigate crops, harvest crops. Work site environment outdoors dusty, hot. No education requirements.

2500983 Ontario Inc.

Email to: careers@leeandmarias.com

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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday 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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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SEMI DRIVERS NEEDED

Send Resume & Drivers Abstract to: Human Resources trucking@goldenjem.com or Fax #519-322-1112

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TRADE JOURNEYPERSONS & APPRENTICES

• Plumbing; Sheet Metal & HVAC •To provide proof of license with Skilled Trades Ontario

PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $15/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation.

Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable.

Please apply via email: careers@pinnacle-acres.com No experience or education de4-tf required.

GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED

Local Packing Shed

• Full Time Positions Available.

• Minimum 3 years experience with an AZ license & refrigerated equipment.

• Main Corridor - Ontario-Quebec

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.

Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage.

Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $15.00 per hour. Will train the right candidate.

Must be able to work within a group or on their own.

Reliable and dependable.

Must have own transportation.

No educational requirements needed.

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Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6

Drop off Resume, References, Transcript of Schooling, and Drivers Abstract to:

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LOCAL TRUSS ASSEMBLY PLANT is hiring full time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season.

Benefits after 3 months along with a boot allowance.

Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-839-4301 or email resume to cindyh@ fe2-tfn rivardtruss.com. _____________________________

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Enberg puts on a show at raceway for Ladies Day

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

Well over 300 fans enjoyed the day where many wore pink in support of breast cancer research and female members of the harness racing

community.

Swedish-born Marielle Enberg was the star of the Women’s Driving Championship as she took three of the four races in the fourth leg of the series.

There is one leg left in the coming weeks.

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

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

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

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

points and is the defending champion.

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

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

A 50-50 draw was held,

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

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

ness racing community.

All event proceeds are directly donated to various cancer organizations that provides direct support programs for those faced with a cancer diagnosis and that provide breast cancer awareness, research and improved treatments for those directly affected by or who may face breast cancer in their lifetime.

In the top left photo, the OLG Women’s Driving Championship included, from left, Marielle Enberg, Julie Walker, Debra O’Brien Moran, Maggie Jones, Brittany Kennedy, Natasha Day, Pam Forgie and Samara Johnson.

Photo courtesy of Lauzon Looks Photography.

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

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

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Flyers split two Showcase games

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

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

notched any goals before the third period ended and the two teams went to OT where midway through the three-onthree frame Fort Erie won the contest. Bryce Walcarius halted 35 of 39 shots that came his way in the Flyers 4-3 overtime loss.

Scoring for the Flyers were Billy Van Sumeren, Ryan MacPherson and Cody Brekke.

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

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

Tied 1-1 after one period, it was Reid who slotted the go-ahead marker at 1:26 of the second stanza. Another Flyers’ rookie, Ryan Cronheimer battled the Hawks’ Henry Turner with fistcuffs midway through the second and both were sidelined for the remainder of the contest.

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

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Sharks double up 73s

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

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

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

Coach Carnavale added, “Ethan Handley was phenomenal in net as he has been since donning the Sharks uniform” The Sharks host the Mooretown Flags Wednesday, September 28. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Talbot Trail seniors golf

By Bob McLean I had to sit out last week as Covid came knocking on my door. It’s still around!

On Tuesday, September 20, 47 Talbot Trail senior men’s golf league members challenged the rolling fairways at the TT course.

It was a somewhat cloudy but warm day, and a number of golfers obtained very satisfying results.

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

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

The three low net winners were Wayne Wiseman 67, Peter Harb 67 and Bill Rutgers 69.

The draw winners were Jim Bleasby and Jerry Mallard.

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

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

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

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

35. Arkey and Nasher enjoyed terrific results of 38 and 39 respectively. Other commendable results under 45 were shot by Fuzzy 43 and Gary Marentette 44.

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

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

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

The Super Senior Silver players were led once again by Tom Hyatt. Tom shot an excellent 48. Walter Balsam and Bill Edwards followed up a few shots back.

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

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Drive Out Breast Cancer tournament Saturday

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

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

Despite all the roadblocks that COVID presented, Maria was able to get vital surgery and began treatments on June 29, 2020, in Chatham.

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

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

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

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

Jennifer Dawson worked with Maria at the Wheatley RBC branch for close to 10 years and they became close friends during that time.

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

Jen knew that Moni-

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

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

As Monica was juggling work and helping her mom deal with her illness, Jen became acutely more aware of the perils of cancer.

At 50 she was eligible for cancer screening but put it off to due to a hectic work schedule. In November 2021, at the urging of a friend, she decided to make an appointment for a screening.

Despite feeling fine, no family history of cancer and showing zero symptoms, she was informed that she had breast cancer. She says she currently feels fine, “I think I’m over the worst of my treatments,” as they continue in Windsor.

Samantha Shanks Williams was president of the board at the golf course in 2020 and serves as manager this season. Actively involved at the club, she was keenly aware of Maria’s illness, all the while dealing with the cancer diagnosis of her own mom, long-time member of the golf club Mavis Shanks.

Her mom courageously battled the disease but ul-

timately passed away in April 2021.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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