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During its Tuesday, Jan. 14 meeting, Leamington council discussed a notice of motion to consider introducing a firearms bylaw on where hunting will not be permitted. In reaction to complaints and concerns received last year, Councillor Paul Tiessen brought up the issue during the meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17. He noted that the complaints were stemming from alleged discharging of firearms in the southeast region of Leamington including Marentette Beach, a matter he explained has raised concern over public safety in the area.

Tiessen said he’s spoken to residents who’ve explained to him that they’ve made calls to the Ministry of Natural Resources only to be told that the MNR does not have the resources to constantly monitor the area.

“Residents told me they’ve made calls, but those who’ve discharged firearms in that area are gone by the time authoritites arrive,” Tiessen explained.

“With a bylaw in place, they’ll know where they can and can’t be using firearms.”

While it is unknown if the person or persons discharging firearms is doing so as a hunter, Tiessen explained that reports of rounds being fired across bodies of water and within close proximity to residential areas have been issued on multiple occasions. Tiessen, along with Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke, explained that a bylaw draft to decide upon should be presented to council by early September of this year.

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From left to right, Erie Shores HealthCare vice president of patient services and chief nursing executive Kristin Kennedy, Fight Like Mason Foundation vice president Iain Macri and president Chantelle Bacon, ESHC CEO Janice Dawson and ESHC director of emergency department Michelle Reiser reveal six ‘Mason Power Poles’ during a presentation at the Leamington hospital Monday, Jan. 20.

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ESHC receives “Power Poles” for paediatric patients

By Bryan Jessop

Hospitals across Ontario are now less intimidating and impersonal environments for many of their youngest patients.

Thanks to the efforts of the Fight Like Mason Foundation, Erie Shores HealthCare became the latest facility to benefit from the donation of what are being dubbed “Mason’s Power Poles” — colourfully customized IV poles designed for use by childhood patients. Six of the unique devices were officially donated to the ESHC during a Monday, Jan. 20 presentation by Fight Like Mason Foundation president Chantelle Bacon and vice president Iain Macri — parents of Mason Bacon-Macri, who was diagnosed with childhood cancer Rhabdomyosarcoma at the age of 2 in May of 2015. Mason passed away after 54 weeks of chemotherapy, three major surgeries, 28 days of radiation treatment and countless hospital visits to Windsor, Toronto and Texas.

Bacon and Macri explained that after Mason’s cancer had been determined terminal and they took him home from hospital for palliative care during his final days, their son developed a dislike of some of the hospital equipment brought home with them. This equipment included his IV pole, sparking the idea for Mason’s Power Poles.

During Monday’s presentation, Iain explained that he and Chantelle decided to continue Mason’s fight against childhood cancer. Forming the Fight Like Mason Foundation has since included the creation of 10 programs ranging from research support to dressing as superheroes to visit childhood cancer patients. Mason’s Power Poles have thus far introduced 241 customized IV poles to nine hospitals across the province, the latest being ESHC.

“One of the things we wanted to do was change the game and fill all the holes that we experienced as patients and that Mason experienced as a patient,” Iain explained.

“One of those things was brightening up the hospital room and brightening up what hasn’t changed since the invention of the IV pole.”

Mason’s Power Poles are the only IV poles of their kind in the world and for Bacon and Macri, will include the long term goal of having them delivered to health care facilities beyond Ontario’s borders. The devices have taken about one year to create and come at a cost of $1,200 each to make. Although the Foundation’s founders do not charge for the delivery and donation of Power Poles, fundraising efforts are required in communities where the unique devices are sent. Power Poles are sent to hospitals as well as to the residences of childhood cancer patients who are receiving in-home treatment.

“Its bright colours and symbols are meant to inspire and help every child who fights chronic illness — any illness that it is — to feel proud of their fight,” Iain said.

“Erie Shores HealthCare is thrilled and grateful to the Fight Like Mason Foundation to introduce them (Power Poles) to our emergency department,” said ESHC CEO Janice Dawson, who explained that she and hospital staff look forward to seeing the contributions relieve some of the fear and anxiety among their youngest patients. “The Mason IV Power Poles will make a huge difference for our kids and give them something positive and fun to talk about and look at while receiving care at Erie Shores.”

ESHC vice president of patient services and chief nursing executive Kristin Kennedy and director of the emergency department Michelle Reiser explained that an average of 4,800 paediatric patients visit the Leamington hospital each year.

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Local mayors optimistic for 2020

By Sheila McBrayne

Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald reviews the accomplishments of 2019 and looks ahead to a very busy and productive 2020 for the Municiaplity of Leamington during the Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual Mayors Breakfast held Friday, Jan. 17 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens and Restaurant.

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LEAMINGTON/ KINGSVILLE – Looking ahead to 2020, the mayors of Leamington and Kingsville agree that this will be a year for growth for the area.

A full house of 150 people attended the 12th annual Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 17 to hear from Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald and Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos.

Chamber Board President Jenn Dawson welcomed everyone including Essex County Warden Gary McNamara, Essex MP Chris Lewis and other local politicians who came to hear the mayors’ addresses.

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“What a year. 2019, what a year… We’re laying the foundation for the term,” said MacDonald.

Among the highlights were Mayor’s Coffee Chats, AMO Board membership, Ontario Small Urban Municipalities Board membership, creating a homelessness strategy group, Friday Night Markets, Transit initiative between Windsor and Leamington, Bank Theatre renovation, amphi-theatre programing, Reinvent This Space and the major library renovation.

“Looking ahead to 2020 we’re keeping the momentum going in your uptown,” she said. Looking forward she mentioned continued housing and development growth, lobbying for the north trunk sewer separation with upper levels of government, provincial and federal shoreline erosion solutions, ag partners to deal with light pollution and odour issues with greenhouses. “We (Council) have to make difficult decisions, decisions to tax to pay for more services and infrastructure. We have to invest today to ensure prosperity in the future,” said MacDonald.

She stated $20 million per year, $100 million over the next five years will be invested.

She stated Leamington will be investing in soft infrastructure as well including recreational facilities,

Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos reviewed a busy 2019 for Kingsville and is looking ahead to 2020 as a year of growth and colaboration with business, industry and neighbouring municipalities. (Southpoint Sun Photo)

arts, parks and waterfront development. “We can sit back, or lead the way, we’ve chosen to lead. We’ve chosen to invest… You can expect from us big picture thinking, long-range planning and commitment,” concluded MacDonald.

Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos echoed the MacDonald’s sentiments of 2019 being a trend setting year and as the first year of the newly elected council, he felt they were up to the challenge. “We must continue collaborating as a region and neighbouring communities,” he stated.

Santos touched on all the amenities of the area and the collaboration and cooperation of the various businesses to create a tourism destination. “Many communities wish they had what we have right here – waterfront, wineries, breweries and festivals. We have to keep progressive – this is

where Canada truly begins,” said Santos.

Kingsville’s mayor told the crowd that they would be seeing a lot more of Kingsville Council as they will begin streaming their Council meetings. Santos described Kingsville as a small town that’s “proud of its past, and excited for the future.”

The town itself saw steady growth with 109 residential new builds totaling $48.2 million and plenty of employment opportunities with two-dozen new businesses opened.

Kingsville is also in the process of developing a Five Year Plan Review with mayor’s round tables. Santos called local services a balancing act, but sees 2020 as an even better year ahead as they continue to support the community and build a stronger community together.

Mayor MacDonald to join WSO for Performance of Peter and the Wolf LEAMINGTON – For the first time ever, the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will perform a Concert for Kids in Leamington. One of the most recognizable pieces of music, the symphonic fairy tale for children, “Peter and the Wolf” is perfect for the WSO’s interactive family program.

The concert is conducted and curated by assistant conductor Daniel Wiley and narrated by Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald. The short 40-minute concert is the perfect way for families to explore music in an informal and fun environment.

Peter and the Wolf is designed specifically for concertgoers between ages 4-8. Explore the sounds of strings, flutes, bassoons, clarinet, horns and many other instruments – each instrument is its own character!

The Concert for Kids will be performed on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased online at www.windsorsymphony.com or at the door.

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Municipal grant approvals to be capped

By Bryan Jessop

Chatham-Kent-Leamington Member of Parliament Dave Epp, centre, participated in one of the breakaway discussion groups at the Public Information Centre held to overview the Southeast Leamington Graduated Risk Floodplain Mapping Project.

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Floodplain Study continues with Public Information Centre #2

By Sheila McBrayne

LEAMINGTON / WHEATLEY – More than 200 concerned residents attended an afternoon and an evening Public Information Centre, presented by Zuzek Inc. and their sub-consultants, to hear more about the Southeast Leamington Graduated Risk Floodplain Mapping Project on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Leamington Best Western Inn. The goals of the second Public Information Centre: • update on water levels and climate change impact • vulnerability assessment • potential hazard mitigation approaches • breakout groups and discussion.

During the first Public Information Centre held Nov. 27, information that came out of the breakaway group discussions included what participants felt were the most important aspects of the study. Among the items listed were: develop innovative shoreline and dyke protection solutions; cost and financial assistance; short and long-term solutions;

everyone working together; engage all levels of government to pursue solutions; neglected or vacant lots; and studies that don’t lead to action.

Some of the priorities when evaluating long-term solutions included: overall cost and determining who pays; ensuring sustainable long-term solutions; receiving financial assistance from government; remaining on land without retreat; receiving compensation for property buyout; and a unified approach for community solutions.

For this Information Centre, the geographical areas of concern were divided into four zones: 1. Wheatley Harbour to Hillman Marsh 2. East Beach and Marentette 3. Interior Drainage Schemes 4. Point Pelee Drive and Robson Road Vulnerability Assessment Each of the four areas were given vulnerability assessment under these two scenarios.

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occurrence in any given year. The 100-year lake level is +176m. “We’ve never experienced this event.

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Scenario B – 100-year conditions plus 0.5m higher lake levels is +176.5 m.

Types of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies mentioned were: • Avoid: reduce exposure by ensuring new development doesn’t occur on hazardous land.

• Retreat: a strategic decision to withdraw or relocate public and private exposed to coastal hazards.

• Accommodate: an adaptive strategy that allows for continued occupation while changes to human activities or infrastructure are made to deal with the hazards.

• Protect: a reactive strategy to protect people, property and infrastructure.

Traditional approach and often the first considered.

The goals of Public Information Centre #2 were to provide an overview of the project and workplan and share results from the first Public Information

Centre held Nov. 27. Case studies were also shown of adaptation options to mitigate flood and erosion hazards.

Information collected in the breakout groups will be shared at the third Public Information Centre scheduled for March of this year. A Draft Report is also expected in March. The Southeast Leamington Graduated Risk Floodplain Mapping Project was initiated by the Municipality of Leamington.

LEAMINGTON – The Municipality of Leamington will officially put a limit on the amount of its yearly budget dedicated to the financial support of the community’s non-profit groups.

In response to a report submitted by director of finance and business services Laura Rauch, council voted almost unanimously to dedicate a maximum of $175,000 to the issuing of grants from the yearly budget, starting with 2020. The report noted that Leamington approved of $170,110 in grant funding for a variety of local organizations in events through 2019, a 5.2 per cent increase over 2018’s $161,683. Also last year, $327,674 of grant requests were made to the municipality, meaning more than $157,000 worth of applications were turned down.

While explaining that Administration would prefer a simplified grant process in contrast to the current policy described as ‘vague’, Rauch noted that of the municipalities within Essex County, Leamington typically issues the highest amount of grant funding. Councillor Tim Wilkinson, who went on to provide the lone vote against the cap, explained that he was not comfortable with a yearly maximum.

“I’m not in favour of a cap — I’m afraid we’ll paint ourselves into a corner,” he explained. “I just don’t like having it (the cap) there — it hasn’t been there in the past. It’s a difficult part of the budget process and the competition gets fiercer every year. Since we don’t know what’s out there, I don’t like the idea of a cap hanging above my head.”

Others were more receptive to the proposal.

“I struggle handing out taxpayer dollars to some organizations,” noted Councillor Paul Tiessen. “The ones that come to us are really good projects, but should we be deciding what to do with the taxpayers’ money that way?”

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Municipal grant approvals to be capped (Continued from Page 3) supported causes and events that have been significant revenue generators in the area, including Hogs For Hospice. Dunn, like others, explained that he’d prefer to see what grant requests are for as soon as possible. With $393,246 in grant requests issued to Leamington for the 2020 budget year, a cap of $175,000 means that $218,246 or 55.5 per cent of that funding will “We should practice be denied. some restraint. I’ll be “I like the idea of a cap,” said Mayor Hilda supporting it (the cap) MacDonald, agreeing with Councillor John Hambecause I think we’ve mond’s sentiments that grant spending by council reached our limit.” has gotten out of hand in recent years. “We should — Hilda MacDonald practice some restraint. I’ll be supporting it (the cap) because I think we’ve reached our limit.”

Chief Administrative Officer Peter Neufeld explained that the new cap will allow Administration to come back to council next year with a more defined idea on what its grant program could look like going forward.

“It’s not just about dollars and cents, it’s about giving us some time to look this over,” he explained.

OPP seeking suspicious man in Leamington LEAMINGTON – On January 8, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious person in the backyard of a residence on Poplar Street in Leamington.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., a woman reported seeing a man looking into her bathroom window. When noticed by the woman, the suspect immediately fled on foot

over a fence in a westerly direction.

The area was contained by police, but the suspect was not located.

Caesars Windsor Cares has donated $15,000 toward Community Living Essex County’s As Safe As Possible (ASAP) project. Pictured here, from left to right: Brandon Chase, Project Manager of ASAP; Susanne Tomkins, Manager of Communications and Public Relations, Caesars Windsor Cares; Lee-Anne Dupuis, Director, Community Living Supports, Community Living Essex County; and Tony DeSantis, Community Relations and Resource Development, Community Living Essex County.

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Caesars Windsor Cares supports Community Living’s ASAP project

The suspect is described as male, approximately 40 years old and 6 feet tall with grey hair and eyebrows and tanned or light brown skin. He was wearing a toque and winter jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, 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.

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ESSEX COUNTY – Community Living Essex County welcomed a new partner as Caesars Windsor Cares donated $15,000 towards the recently established As Safe As Possible (ASAP) project.

On Thursday, Jan. 16, Susanne Tomkins, Manager of Communications and Public Relations, Caesars Windsor Cares, attended the Community Living Es“The impact of this sex County office to announce their contribution to project is huge… People the project. with intellectual Brandon Chase, Project Manager of ASAP, showed disabilities are four a trailer feature of the program and explained how times more likely to be the ASAP project focuses on educating people with victimized.” an intellectual disability how to recognize and avoid – Lee-Anne Dupuis, victimization from crimes of human trafficking and Director, Community exploitation, and to increase awareness of local police Living Supports and justice communities about the abilities of people with an intellectual disability and how to successfully support them to obtain justice.

Chase launched the ASAP project last summer in partnership with the OPP, Children’s Services and other organizations. The project has two components, an on-line and an in-person training. The donation from Caesars Windsor Cares will be used to develop the on-line training modules.

“The impact of this project is huge… People with intellectual disabilities are four times more likely to be victimized,” said LeeAnne Dupuis, Director, Community Living Supports, Community Living Essex County.

The $15,000 donation from Caesars Windsor Cares will greatly enhance the ASAP curriculum by providing the means to develop on-line scenario-based gaming modules to significantly improve the participant’s understanding and skill development. The addition of scenario-based animated shorts will strengthen the training, leading to greater empowerment, improved safety and well-being Kingsville Arena of people with an intellectual disability.

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Tony DeSantis, Community Relations and Resource Development, Community Living Essex County, called the donation another example of the great support Community Living receives from the community. “We come from a great giving community and it continues here today,” said De194 Talbot St. E.Unit 5, Leamington Santis.

PICK UP YOUR Give Thanks to the Lord for He is Good – Psalm 136:1 The Salvation Army Community Church and Foodbank would like to say thank you to our Lord Jesus Christ and to the Leamington Community for all of the blessings this year.

Thank you to everyone involved with our annual Leamington and Kingsville Area Kettle Campaign. This year we were able to raise $125,331.75 funds that are used to provide much needed help to those in need throughout the year, including disaster relief.

We would like to thank all those working tirelessly to offer support. From stocking the shelves of our foodbank to putting on many fundraisers, we are so grateful to so many people, including the Leamington Fire Fighters, OPP, hospital, schools, churches, banks, stores, local companies, and most especially the private donors. This year we were able to provide assistance to 139 local families through our Christmas Hamper Program.

A very heartfelt thank you goes out to those sponsors who took the time to Adopt-A-Family this year. Your generosity was unparalleled.

Thank you also to our wonderful volunteers who generously donate their time and love to our community. We would not be able to do any of this without you.

We also thank you for your prayers. May the Lord pour out His blessings on you as you partner with us on our mission of hope.

Sincerely, Captain Phoungern and Oudaovanh Sombounkhanh Corps Officer Salvation Army of Leamington

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LAC reveals Photography Contest winners

By Bryan Jessop

About halfway through an exhibit, the Leamington Arts Centre offered the picture-perfect means of recognizing a gathering of local shutterbugs.

The 8x10: 2020 Amateur Photo Contest was marked Friday, Jan. 17 with the presentation of awards for entries in three different categories. This year’s contest included 169 submissions from amateur photographers hailing from Leamington, Kingsville, Windsor, Essex, Ruthven, Tilbury, Wheatley, Harrow, Chatham, Tecumseh and Comber. The number of total entries was down somewhat from the previous year’s 183, a dip LAC director Chad Riley explained reflected the teacher from one of two regularly participating high schools being on sabbatical and therefore unable to coordinate the submission of student entries.

“The show is a good way for us to kick off the New “The show is a Year,” Riley explained of good way for us the Amateur Photography to kick off the Contest exhibit.

The contest, now in New Year.” its 16th year, began with — Chad Riley more modest entry numbers between 30 and 40 in its initial years. Riley explained that since crucial sponsors have stepped forward, submission numbers began spiking upward significantly.

“Since then it’s been kicked up quite a bit,” Riley said of participation rates since local sponsors began supporting the contest. “There’s been a lot more interest since then.”

This year’s LAC Amateur Photography Contest is being sponsored by Speedprint and Photography & Framing

From left to right, Brian Cornies of sponsor Speedprint, Hometown and Travel category second-place winner Lou Ann Bigley, Nature and Wildlife category third-place winner Regina Meyes, Hometown and Travel category third-place winner Sean Merritt, Nature and Wildlife category first-place winner Linda Hurst, Hometown and Travel category honourable mention winner Henrik Hoyer, Everything Else category first-place winner Rosemary Chaput and Leamington Arts Centre director Chad Riley were on hand during the announcement of winners for the 8x10: 2020 Amateur Photography Contest Friday, Jan. 17 at the Leamington Arts Centre. Photographers from across the Essex County-Chatham-Kent region submitted 169 entires in three categories. The annual event was sponsored by Speedprint and Photography & Framing by Anna.

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By Anna. Speedprint is offering gift certificates for printing along with company swag to winners while Photography & Framing By Anna has matted entries while offering the People’s Choice Award. Votes for People’s Choice can be submitted by members of the public at the LAC during the exhibit, which will run until Sunday, Feb. 2. The LAC is now open noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays as well as Wednesdays through Saturdays. Admission into the gallery is free.

The 169 entries were submitted by 59 photographers, up from the 56 who participated for the 2019 exhibit. Photos were matted by Anna Lamarche Boudreau following the December 13 deadline for submissions.

Awards for first, second, third and honourable mention in each of the three categories were announced by Riley as follows: • Nature and Wildlife — first; The Rooted Route by Linda Hurst, second; Zip! Barn Swallow by Nancy Whittle, third; Floating Hotu Flower by Regina Eyes, honourable mention; A Political Party by Christine Gryski.

• Hometown and Travel — first; Have A Seat by Garry Johnson, second; Who Left the Door Open? by Lou Ann Bigley, third; Old Barn by Sean Merritt, honourable mention; Lefalu by Henrik Hoyer.

• Everything Else — first; Garlic Still Life by Rosemary Chaput, second; Morning Light by Michael Gosselin, third; Stealy Fog by David Summerfield, honourable mention; A Light in the Darkness by Eric Chan.

First place prizes include an 18” x 24” canvas print or dry mount on foam core valued at $95 and for second and third, the same prizes on 16” x 20” valued at $79 and 10” x 14” valued at $57, all courtesy of Speedprint. Honourable mentions receive awards certificates while People’s Choice will have the winning photo custom framed by Photography and Framing by Anna.

This year’s awards were judged by Leamington culture and tourism development officer Kyra Core, Eric Naylor of Enchanting Environments and Kathryn Parent of Phos3 Photography.

Leamington to apply for ICIP grant

fer a percentage of costs through ICIP. “Fundamentally, separating these types of sewers has a Like others before it, the next segment of the municipal- lot of environmental benefits,” explained director of infraity’s ongoing sewer separation project may be backed by structure services Rob Sharon.

The involved streets, which form an funding from both provincial and federal upper-case ‘E’ along the west side of levels of government.

Sherk Street between Pullford and CoroDuring its first regular meeting of 2020, nation Avenues, will be the final section Leamington council voted unanimously of Leamington’s sewer separation project in favour of applying for a grant within “Fundamentally, serviced by the Seacliff Drive trunk that the Investing in Canada Infrastructure separating these types flows into the Pollution Control Centre Program (ICIP) to help offset the costs of of sewers has a lot of west of Bevel Line. In addition to prea portion of the ongoing sewer separation environmental venting wastewater run over into Lake project. If successful, the grant — also benefits.”

Erie, the completed project will allow for backed by the Ontario provincial govern— Rob Sharon new residential development, as such conment — will finance roughly one third of struction is not allowed over a combined of the upcoming sewer separation project sewer system. focusing on Margaret, Claire, Audrey and If Leamington’s ICIP application is Jane Streets as well as Sherk Street from approved, the federal government will Ellison Avenue at the northern extent absorb $1.2 million of the upcoming project’s costs while down to its southern end at the Seacliff Drive intersection.

Although a request for proposal to find a contractor to the province will fund another $1 million, leaving the mutake on the project has not yet been issued, the municipality nicipality and affected property owners responsible for estimates that transforming the Margaret-Claire-Audrey- the estimated remainder of $4,355,000. In previous sewer Jane-south end of Sherk combined sewer into a separated separation projects including nearby Coronation Avenue sewer for waste and storm water will come at a cost of about $6,555,000. The Meeting the investment and ICIP grant allows communiinsurance needs of clients for ties with a population under over 30 years 100,000 to apply for up to 40 per cent of $3 million www.mbifinancial.com from the federal governHighest GIC Rates as of January 21, 2020 ment and 33.3 per cent of that same maximum from Term Non-Registered RRSP RRIF TFSA the province. Projects cre1 Year 2.60% 2.53% 2.25% 2.25% ated to instigate long-term economic growth, support 2 Year 2.70% 2.58% 2.30% 2.30% a low-carbon economy and 3 Year 2.72% 2.59% 2.31% 2.31% address health and safety matters pertaining to drink4 Year 2.72% 2.60% 2.37% 2.37% ing water, wastewater and 5 Year 2.85% 2.61% 2.45% 2.45% stormwater infrastructure can come at a cost of more BLENHEIM LEAMINGTON RIDGETOWN TILBURY 48 Talbot Street West 107 Erie Street N. Suite 1 4 Main Street East 40 Queen Street South than $3 million to qualify 519-676-8106 519-322-0245 519-674-3613 519-682-3183 for the grant, although $3 million is the maximum SAVINGS INVESTING RETIRING ESTATE from which federal and proINTEREST RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND REQUIRE MINIMUM DEPOSITS vincial governments will ofBy Bryan Jessop

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Sharon explained that if Leamington’s ICIP grant application is denied, the project will still move ahead, as the plan is fully funded. The construction will likely begin once a contractor is selected in either 2021 or 2022.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

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I often find it odd that Western culture determines the value of a calendar year by which celebrities died throughout. Never mind global breakthroughs, tragedies, wars, weather phenomena that cost thousands of lives — the passing of an actor/actress from one of our favourite TV shows that aired 50 years ago is what really shaped the transformation of life as we know it.

If celebrity deaths could in fact determine how good or bad a particular year actually is/ was, we are not off to a good start for 2020. Seven days in, my personal favourite drummer — Neil Peart of Rush — died of an aggressive form of brain cancer that forced his retirement from the band about two years earlier. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve felt that it was unfortunate/sad upon hearing about a celebrity’s death, but to date, Peart’s marks the third that’s truly lowered my spirits for in excess of 24 hours (Ronnie James Dio of Rainbow/Black Sabbath/Dio being the first, AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young being the second).

Funny how some of my favourite bands were first brought to my attention by family members on my mom’s side. AC/DC; my cousin Dean. Rush; my Bryan Jessop uncle Roy and cousin John. These bands and a handful of other hard rock acts that started out in the ‘70s have been among my favourites for well over 30 years. Hamilton-born Peart and his Rush bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson in particular liked to zig while the rest of the music industry zagged. Nowadays, music is more about image than sound (which seems dumb for an art form that you LISTEN to rather than LOOK at). Rush, along with other legitimate musicians, didn’t use (or need) Auto-Tune.

In addition to being a percussionist who’s talents dropped the jaws of virtually anyone who knew a Tama from a taco, Peart was a lyricist who dabbled in topics from fantasy/ science fiction to philosophy. While the rest of the music industry wrote about love and relationships ad nauseam, Rush dove head first into concept albums where songs — or different parts of the same song — chronologically told different parts of a story.

Remember early CD players, where instead of “Track 1” or “Track 2” the little digital display read “1:01” or “2:01?” It seemed utterly pointless to add the “:01” — unless your CD collection included some Rush. As some of their songs were written in parts, that unusual means of revealing which ‘track’ you were listening to often displayed unusual numbers like “1:04” while spinning the likes of 2112, Caress of Steel or Hemispheres.

Naturally, even classic rock radio stations don’t play Rush’s best songs. Ironically, “Spirit of the Radio” — one of four or five Rush tunes that gets semi-regular air time — laments the ongoing struggle to make a living out of writing music that isn’t palatable to the masses (whining about being betrayed by an ex was never the band’s/Peart’s “go to” topic for lyrics).

To put it one way, I find myself mourning Peart’s death in much the same fashion that the rest of the country mourned Gord Downie’s. Don’t get me wrong — the passing of the Hip’s frontman was a tough pill for Canada to swallow. But as incredible as the likes of Bill Ward or John Bonham were behind the drum kit, Peart was even better. Even decades into his career, the Rush percussionist practiced an average of two to three hours per day and continued to take lessons from a few jazz virtuosos. He was well known among fellow music enthusiasts for the 360-degree drum kit that he found his way into during concerts (I was lucky enough to see Rush play Sarnia’s Bayfest in 2010 as part of their Time Machine tour). Yup, he was literally surrounded by drums and cymbals on stage.

There was a hell of a lot more to Peart’s repertoire than ‘bass-snare-bass-snare-repeat’ while tapping away at a high hat or ride cymbal. The fact that Lee and Lifeson could keep up with him as he changed time signatures faster than most people can change their minds was/is testimony to the abilities of the other two thirds of the ‘power trio’. Had I ever performed with a drummer of that calibre (I jammed with some really good ones ‘back in the day’), I’d have likely thrown my Flying V or SG at his head and stormed out of the room/ off the stage.

“Can’t you just play 4/4 for a few #$%*&-ing measures?!,” I’d have shouted at some point.

Then again, I’m no Alex Lifeson.

Nowadays, it seems everyone’s abuzz with who we should put on the new $5 bill. My first choice would to leave Sir Wilfrid Laurier alone, thank you very much (although Terry Fox is a good idea). It’s our money, not the jersey of some southern U.S. NHL team that has to be changed constantly to maintain any semblance of interest in the franchise. I try not to glorify athletes, actors or musicians when there are so many real-life heroes/inspirations amongst us (yeah, this column is an exception), but if I had to pick a celebrity face to put on the next five, it’d be Peart’s.

Memories of...

Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley

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Point Pelee Life-Saving Station was established in 1902, under the leadership of Lewis Wilkinson.

He is credited with saving a total of 376 lives during his twenty-six-year tenure. After his retirement, Captain James Grubb took over with a major rescue of the 13-man crew of the Nessen which had run aground in Pigeon Bay in a terrible storm, 24 October 1929. This marked the last rescue by the Life-Saving Station before it closed. The rescuers used surfboats, oar-driven boats with pointed sterns designed to enter the water from a beach in heavy surf. These rescuers were indeed heroes!

A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland

January 1992 - Construction work was progressing well on the new Queen Elizabeth Public School gymnasium as the concrete walls neared completion. The gym was scheduled to open in the spring.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

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Letter to the Editor

Canada: wealthiest land on earth, but lags decades behind Canada is the richest land on earth in terms of natural resources and the skill of the workforce. Yet today we lag decades behind other countries. Far behind in infrastructure. Over a million Canadians live in poverty, homelessness and hunger. With the nation and all provinces are deeply in debt, public services and healthcare are constantly scrambling for insufficient funds.

Compare today with the economy that emerged from WWII. Canada the world’s fourth strongest nation. Unlike so many distressed countries, our vastly diverse industry was intact and up and running. Our Bank of Canada, public owned from 1938, financed Canada’s powerful war effort. Then in peacetime it financed the country’s rapid expansion with major projects like the TransCanada Highway and the International Seaway. Our designers, engineers and factory workers were the best in the world. The future lay with Canada.

In 1974, our national debt was an almost non-existent $12-billion. That’s when the P. Trudeau government came to power, armed with a European bank-designed agenda. It closed the BoC for financing that benefited Canadians, now serving only private banks. Government began the task of ballooning the national debt. Mega interest payments began siphoning Canada’s wealth to private investors. Our richest nation’s finances were crippled, our future put on hold.

One person who knows all this is BoC Governor Steven Poloz. His retirement speech to the Empire Club was published Dec. 21 in The Windsor Star in a Financial Post article entitled “Poloz throws some cold water on Modern Monetary Theorists.”

It’s a prime example how our leaders and national media work together to bury the truth from Canadians.

Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is gaining tremendous interest in the USA. It holds that a nation, state or province can operate its own public bank. Such a bank at tiny cost focuses on financing projects for the nation and community. The very growth system that guided BoC policy from 1938 to 1974.

In Poloz’s speech to the Empire Club, he skipped entirely over BoC’s earlier support for the nation and its people. He dismissed such ideas as “offering a free lunch, and most of us know there is no such thing.” FP helped to discredit MMT, which the writer downplayed as a “revolutionary theory.” All to keep Canadians the unwitting losers.

Canada today is denied its place among the world’s leading nations. Hopefully there will be a future when the truth prevails, when a real democracy will see our own Bank of Canada once again supporting us to the proud forefront we deserve.

– Don Waffle , Leamington

English Catholic schools hold one-day strike

Due to a province-wide oneday strike by members of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA), the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board closed all elementary and secondary schools on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Pictured here, teachers from the Leamington area English Catholic schools all gathered to walk the picket line set up outside St. Louis Catholic Elementary School on Talbot Street East.

The one-day strike is an escalation of job action taken

by OECTA, as well as other teacher unions across Ontario, which represent teachers, support staff, teachers’ aides and teaching assistants.

(Southpoint Sun Photos)

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

CARD OF THANKS

Happy 80th Birthday Ruth Slote

Come celebrate this special lady as she turns a young eighty.

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Saturday, February 1, 2020 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Sun Parlour Curling Club ~ Best Wishes Only ~ IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of

GeorGe Dzvirka January 26, 2019

Murray Knox On behalf of the Knox family, we wish to thank our family and friends for their acts of kindness and messages of condolence in the passing of Murray.

Your generous donations, flowers, cards, messages, food and support has been greatly appreciated.

Also, thank you to the staff on the Second Floor Medical/Surgery, Erie Shores HealthCare and the staff and volunteers at the Erie Shores Hospice for their care and compassion given to Murray and our family.

Special thanks to Pastor John and Marlene.

– Audrey Knox and Family

IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear Dad and Geed

William (Bill) myronyk

Who passed away January 23, 1996 We can’t have the old days back When we were all together.

Secret tears and loving thoughts Will be with us forever.

You are not forgotten Dad, Nor will you ever be As long as life and memory last We will remember thee.

Always on our mind and forever in our hearts.

From your loving wife Jean and daughters Sheryl, Selena and Stacey

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artREMINDERS NEW VISITING HOURS: Wed-Fri 10-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 12-4pm U20: 2020 LAC members show + sale FREE to enter for ALL new and renewing members, memberships only $25/yr. Many more discounts + benefits!

This annual exhibit celebrates the strength, vitality, creativity and wealth of talent found within the LAC. Each year, the diverse and outstanding works by our members creates an exciting and engaging exhibition for artist to showcase, share and sell their work. Deadline: Sun Feb 2.

CORKS & CANVAS: wine + paint night - Fri. Feb 14, 6:30pm Enjoy a unique experience to “drink creatively” with your friends or significant other. $39/person or $78 for 2 tix or $159 for groups of 5. Includes wine, all supplies and guided instruction. Tickets online or call us today.

Sponsored by the Uptown Leamington BIA. ARTS @ THE MARINA: June 27 & 28 Exhibitor Applicaitions NOW AVAILABLE, online or at LAC. FREE ADMISSION! Visiting: Wed - Fri 10-4:30, Sat & Sun 12-4 Generous Supporters: Southpoint Sun & the Municipality of Leamington

Judges Jane Pursel, Sherry Godfrey and Gerry Soulliere had their work cut out for them in selecting a winner at Wheatley Legion’s annual Soup Cook-Off. Pictured, judge Sherry Godfrey samples her way through the 10 entries. The winner was Tilbury Hudson Manor’s Cream of Mushroom soup.

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Legion hosts Soup Cook-Off WHEATLEY – With five wins, Steve Clements, Garry Hope and Sherry DeCaluwe led the 14 players who shot Fun Darts on January 10. Three teams tied with four wins – Tom Hughes and Bonnie Evoy – Gord Crook and Michelle Balkwill – Larry Evoy and Peter VanZetten. Gerry Soulliere, Jean Crook and Patricia Suy won three games and John Balkwill and Marian Hughes kicked the skunk with one win. Sherry, Marian and Patricia were the ladies who WHEATLEY doubled out.

Join the Fun Darts LEGION NEWS players on Fridays. BRANCH 324 Play starts at 7:30 Jan Watson p.m.

Joyce Epplett won three times and Gerry Soulliere won twice at the Meat Draws that were run by Lori Gouin on January 11. Dick Whittle won a fishery gift certificate and the 50/50 draw.

Other winners were Kim Fishleigh, Chris Goldhawk, Gloria Sheldon, Lori Gouin and Bob Lamb.

Join us on Saturdays for your chance to win great quality meat at the draws that run from 3 to 5 p.m. every Saturday.

Waddies are played on Thursdays starting at 7 p.m. sharp.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy a fun evening.

Ten pots of soup simmered on the counter at Wheatley Legion’s annual Soup Cook-Off held on Saturday. Tilbury Hudson Manor’s Cream of Mushroom took first place. Hilda Tuffin’s “Take A Leek” came in second followed by Darlene Hickson’s Smoked Pork Hock soup that captured third place. The judges had a tough job as, according to them, they were all delicious. Many thanks to all contestants including Kay Shaw, Christopher Resendes, Gerry McCormick, Larry Foster, Marne Noestheden, Dana Quenneville and yours truly. And to the judges – Jane Pursel, Sherry Godfrey and Gerry Soulliere – many thanks.

The Golf Darts tournament will be held upstairs this Saturday January 25. If there is still room, a sign-up sheet is on the Sports bulletin board.

A reminder to those who have not yet paid their 2020 dues – you have until next Friday January 31 to do so. After that, your name will be taken out of the toonie draw bucket.

A Service Bureau Officer will be in our area from March 11 to 13. If any veteran wishes to meet with him, call the Branch at 519-825-4161 and leave your name and phone number so that a meeting time can be set up for you.

Coming up… Feb. 2 Super Bowl Sunday… Feb. 8 Birthday Bash featuring South River Slim… Feb. 15 Chili CookOff… Feb. 19 General Meeting.

News of the pews WHEATLEY – As we start a New Year, past and current friends are invited to worship on Sunday mornings. Come home to a local church – Wheatley United, Wheatley Baptist or The Hope Centre – and experience the power of prayer. May God bless you in this brand new year.

On Christmas Eve, friends from the other community churches joined Wheatley United for the service. Celebrating Christmas Eve together is part of the Wheatley Ministerial group’s plans to worship together as a community of faith at different times throughout the year.

Earlier in December, working together with the Wheatley Ministerial, Wheatley Baptist hosted the second “Dinner on Jesus” for the community. After costs, $450 in donations was given to the local food bank.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Southpoint Sun - 9

Garage fire under investigation LEAMINGTON – On January 11 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Leamington Fire Services responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Talbot St. West.

The fire was contained to the exterior of the garage and the damages were deemed to be minor.

The Ontario Fire Marshall’s office (OFM) has determined that the fire was intentionally set.

The Leamington OPP Major Crime Unit is asking that anyone having information regarding this crime or the person(s) responsible to call them at 519-326-2544 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

How Taoist Tai Chi can improve health

By Eugene Ryzer

The most powerful benefit of Taoist Tai Chi is that, with practice, it helps people regain a sense of control over their UMEI Christian High School’s Robotics Team will compete at the FIRST Robotics Competition in Oshawa in February and Windsor health. Our health can decline quickly through acute illness, in March. This is the team’s first year of competition. Team members are, front row, left to right: Kathe Warkentin, Natasha Schartor slowly as we get older. Disability and discomfort can ner, Joseph Krahn, Simon Enns, Kassidy Tiessen, Michael Harms, Nicholas Driedger, Denise Schmitt, Monica Klassen. Back row: Wesley Shuttleworth (teacher/team administrator), Raylene Schartner, Josh Smith, Mr. John Fittler (teacher/lead coach), Magradually erode our ease of movement. It is a great irony Mr. son Fittler, Abby Krueger, Braedon Douglas. Absent from photo: Erin Kuipers, Corny Janzen, Timmy Teichroeb. (Submitted Photo) that until our health is lost, we hardly notice it at all.

Movement is essential to maintaining good health. This involves not only the movement of muscles and bones, but also the coursing of blood to and from the heart, the flow of air in and out of the lungs, the transmission of electriLEAMINGTON – UMEI Christian High School will be running at the school for over 10 years,” commented John cal impulses along nerves, the propulsion of food through participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition for 2020. Fittler, the lead mentor and teacher for UMEI’s Robotic the intestines, and the ebb and flow that occur within each The kickoff celebration broadcast went live on Saturday, Team. of the body’s organs. The word “circulation” describes this Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. Teams from across the country tuned in to The team will compete in two events in their first year omnipresent ebb and flow. Circulation refers to more than find out the challenge for the season: INFINITE CHARGE of competition, travelling to Oshawa February 28 for one just the movement of blood through the arteries and veins. event and then competing locally in Windsor on March 27– Together we RISE. Taoist Tai Chi was developed as part of the Taoist Chinese UMEI’s team, Rookie Team #8081, gathered at the Uni- 28 for the other. system of health maintenance, along with techniques like Sponsorship from ten local businesses allows the rookie versity of Windsor with other local teams to watch the remeditation, acupuncture and herbal remedies. team to compete at this level: Bartel Machine & Welding, veal.

Those who have experienced a prolonged or severe ill“As a rookie team of 17 students, we are excited to give Prime Vine Produce, Nature Fresh, Great Lakes Greenness may find it difficult to recover fully. Illness is usually our students the chance to compete – learning everything house, Uni-Fab, UE Enclosures, Speedy Glass, Fittler accompanied by a reduction in physical activity and refrom fundraising to programming – all the while competing Farms, LSI Supply, Electric Wholesale Supply and Highsults in weak or stiff muscles, tendons and ligaments. Even at a national level,” said Sonya Bedal, principal at UMEI. line Mushrooms. the supposedly normal process of aging can slowly erode “I have been overwhelmed by the response of our local “This is a fantastic opportunity for our students and our strength and mobility. It is challenging to return to a prebusinesses here in our community. They truly value partnerschool community.” vious level of activity when your joins are stiff and your The FIRST Robotics Competition is designed for teams ing with the education of students and understand how the strength decreased.

Taoist Tai Chi can give back hope and health by provid- of students to be challenged to design, build and program skills they acquire may come back to this community in the ing a gentle but powerful therapeutic tool, which works by industrial-sized robots to compete in an alliance format future,” said Fittler.

Grants given by FIRST Robotics, FCA Canada, Universirestoring strength, flexibility and balance, thus improving against like-minded competitors. Working collaboratively, movement and circulation throughout the body. students gain hands-on engineering and coding experience, ty of Windsor - Faculty of Science and St. Clair College will The body and mind are intertwined in many ways, affect- while developing problem-solving, business, critical think- also go a long way to support the team in their endeavours. ing health. To work on one without the other is to solve only ing and leadership skills. part of the problem. Taoist Tai Chi is different from other “For UMEI Christian, this disciplines because it begins with the premise that the most is a natural progression of effective therapy is one that will improve the functioning of our Lego Robotics program the entire system of body and mind. The quiet practice of Taoist Tai Chi is an efficient and enjoyable way to work on the entire body and to calm the mind’s turbulence as well at the same time.

Taoist Tai Chi emphasizes balanced stretching and turning. It is a form of exercise that helps to relax and strengthen the body and mind. It is gentle and anybody can practice it, regardless of age or physical condition. With practice, the body will change gradually.

Tendons and ligaments that have tightened and contracted through disuse will become more elastic; muscles will become fuller and more able to bear body weight.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR A NEW 230 KILOVOLT TRANSMISSION LINE FROM CHATHAM-KENT TO LAKESHORE

As demand for electricity in southwestern Ontario is anticipated to grow significantly over the next several years, Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) is initiating a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to construct a new double-circuit 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from the Chatham Switching Station (SS) in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent to the Lakeshore SS which will be located in the Town of Lakeshore.

This new transmission line is needed to ensure that Hydro One meets the growth and future demand of the industrial, agricultural and residential sectors in the region.

The proposed project is subject to the “Class Environmental Assessment for Minor Transmission Facilities” (Hydro One, 2016), in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The Class EA is a streamlined planning process that has proven effective in ensuring minor transmission projects with a predictable range of effects have feasible environmental mitigation and/or protection measures in place. The project will also require Ontario Energy Board (OEB) approval under Section 92 (Leave to Construct) of the OEB Act. Through the EA process, we will evaluate multiple alternative routes and their associated variations, as shown on the map below and online, in more detail, at HydroOne.com/Chatham-to-Lakeshore The anticipated in-service date for the new line and associated equipment is the end of 2025.

We Want to Hear From You The Class EA process provides opportunities for Indigenous communities, members of the public, businesses, stakeholder groups, government agencies and other interested parties to participate and provide feedback. Members of our team will be available to discuss the route alternatives in person at a series of Community Information Centers (CICs) throughout the duration of the EA. Information regarding the first CIC will become available in the next month. In the meanwhile, if you have questions or would like any additional information about the project, please contact Hydro One Community Relations at Community.Relations@HydroOne.com, or 1.877.345.6799. Project information will also be available online at HydroOne.com/Chatham-to-Lakeshore

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information included in a submission – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected, maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s. 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information, please contact the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at 416-846-2846.

St. Anthony’s Parish donates to St. Louis and Cardinal Carter ABOVE - From left to right, St. Louis Catholic Elementary School principal Joal McMahon, St. Anthony’s Parish Maronite Catholic Church pastor Fr. Namatallah Eid and St. Louis vice principal Jackie O’Bright reveal a portion of the inventory used for the school’s Healthy Snacks Program Tuesday, Jan. 14. A donation of $680 towards the program was made possible by the St. Anthony’s Parish’s annual Christmas Season Project, where youth membership helped organize the fundraiser where donations were made by parishioners.

RIGHT - Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School and Secondary School principal Nancy Sarkis accepts a donation of seven gift cards to Freed’s clothing store — valued at a sum of $680 — from St. Anthony’s Parish Maronite Catholic Church pastor Fr. Namatallah Eid Tuesday, Jan. 14. The gift cards have been donated to Cardinal Carter middle and secondary school families in need for the purchase of school uniforms.

(Southpoint Sun Photos)

ESHC Emergency Department ranked 11th in province

LEAMINGTON – Erie Shores HealthCare is proud to be ranked 11th out of 74 Emergency Rooms in the province for 2019, an improvement from being 34th just two years ago and 18th last year.

This accomplishment comes during a time when the hospital has seen staggering growth as a result of an expanded catchment area. The population included in that catchment area increased from 74,000 to 108,000. As a result, the hospital has experienced an increase in ER visits and inpatient admissions by over 20 per cent.

The Pay for Results (P4R) program, which provides this ranking, is a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care program funding one-time initiatives to support the reduction of length of stay and improved patient experience in Emergency Departments.

“The commitment of Erie Shores HealthCare is to enhance a standardized approach to flow within our Emergency Department and Inpatient Units and as a result minimize wait times for patients. Our success is driven by the staff and physicians within the Emergency Room and throughout the hospital. Their passion and dedication to an improved patient-family experience and provide timely access to care and service is unwavering,” stated Kristin Kennedy, Vice President of Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive.

The Emergency Department Pay for Results program ranking is based on six performance benchmarks including: • Length of stay for patients with minor conditions: ESHC ranks 17th in the province, up from 61st in 2017 • Length of stay for patients with complex conditions: ESHC ranks 42nd in the province, up from 47th in 2017 • Length of stay for patients who are admitted to the hospital: ESHC ranks 6th in the province, up from 9th in 2017 • Time from triage to the physician’s initial assessment: ESHC ranks 52nd in the province, up from 70th in 2017 • Time from being admitted in the ER to being placed into an inpatient bed: ESHC ranks 6th in the province, up from 7th in 2017 • Ambulance off-load time: ESHC ranks 27th in the province, up from 48th in 2017 “As we continue to adapt to our community’s health care needs, our doctors, nurses and staff are working collaboratively to achieve the best possible patient experience. We will not rest on our laurels, and will continue to strive for even higher quality and efficiency, providing our community with the care it needs,” stated Chief of Staff Dr. Ross Moncur.

One of the improvements made to achieve these latest results was the addition of a Rapid Assessment Zone within the emergency room. This is a specialized area of the hospital designed to assess and treat low acuity patients in a timely manner.

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Beautifully finished unit provides the best in luxury low maintenance living. Over 3,000 square feet of finished living space on two levels featuring an open concept main floor layout including a gourmet kitchen with an extra-large island and breakfast bar furnished with quartz counters and high-end cabinetry. The master suite features a large walk in closet and luxurious ensuite bath complete with a deep soaker jacuzzi tub and custom tile shower. The lower level is equally spacious with a large family room including a second fireplace. Enjoy long summer evenings on the rear covered porch.

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ONE-OF-A-KIND 4 bedroom Tudor style home.

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55 ERIE ST. NORTH, LEAMINGTON

Super lakefront property ideal for relaxing and sitting on the large deck watching the sunsets over Pigeon Bay. Delightful open concept layout, tastefully decorated & plenty of recent upgrades. Garage is insulated & heated w/water.

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Loaded with quality extras including a covered deck off dining area and a large pantry in the kitchen. Lower level completely finished to the same high standard. Close to Two Creeks Conservation Area and Wheatley Provincial Park. Call the listing broker to book a showing today!

Golden business opportunity located in high traffic, highly visible area next door to the Beer Store and close to many big box stores.

Ideal for a family that wants to live in the spacious living quarters that have been extensively updated.

Onsite parking for 5 cars, access is from Melrose. 3 bedrooms, 4 baths in total and even has a finished basement, rear fenced in deck with trees.

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• Year round brick lakefront home with gorgeous sandy beach out the back door • 2 bdrms, family room, kitchen and bath on main floor, plus full unfinished bsmt • Parking for 4 cars with additional parking across the street

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Sit on your deck, look at the lake framed by the trees in your yard makes this the perfect setting. With over 100 feet of Lake Erie front2 VACANT LOTS PETER STREET, age sits this custom built 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath with high ceilings allows lots of natural light in. Custom kitchen, overlooks the eating area and KINGSVILLE - $160,000 2 vacant building lots, close to dog park, marina and golf sunroom, formal dining room overlooks the lake as well. Huge master bedroom, with walk in and ensuite round off the main floor. Upper course. Buyer to verify all services and severance availability level with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with many lake views. Heated 3 car and fees. Total frontage 137.99’ x 54.25’ garage. Call for details.

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$324,900

45’ of beautiful Lake Erie frontage; 2 beds & 2 baths + breakwall improvements

760 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON $9.00/SQFT/ YEAR

For Lease: brand new 18,000 sq ft, well-insulated warehouse, zoned M1

1593 COUNTY RD. 34, KINGSVILLE $599,900

$529,900

Impeccably kept 5 beds & 3 baths raised ranch with backyard oasis (pool, patio, gardens & gazebo)

107 ELLISON, LEAMINGTON $599,900

Beautiful 1,700 sqft lakehouse with 3+1 beds & 2 baths on ~3-acres with 278’ frontage

4206 TALBOT TRAIL, CHATHAM-KENT

$329,900

Beautiful brick ranch in quiet neighbourhood; 3+1 beds & 1.5 baths + many updates

17 GARRISON, LEAMINGTON $189,900

Lakefront property with 3 beds & 3 baths requiring some TLC & a breakwall

238 COTTERIE PARK, WHEATLEY

Beautiful 4.5-acre homestead with 2 homes; main house has 4 beds & 2 baths + pool

13,000 sq ft, zoned C1 available to lease or buy ($949,900), ability to subdivide Enjoy space & seclusion with 3+1 beds, 2.5 baths + 2 outbuildings (concrete & hydro)

59 TRACEY, ESSEX STARTING AT

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To be built: 2 beds & 2 baths family home in Golfside Village near park & golf course

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1021 A OAK, KINGSVILLE

$519,900

Move-in ready ranch with 3 beds, 2 baths & heated saltwater pool in Golfside Village

Completely renovated & fully furnished lakefront home with 3 beds & 2.5 baths

Brand new 2 storey home with 4 beds, 3 baths, concrete drive + sod & sprinkler system

127 GOLFVIEW, KINGSVILLE $499,900

For Lease: ~3,200 sq ft of office/retail/ commercial space, zoned C1 in high traffic location

Updated mobile with 2 beds & 1 bath on quiet dead-end street in Viscount Estates

To be built: 1-floor living in this affordable 1,100 sq ft semi with 2 beds & 1 bath

20826 CEMETERY, WHEATLEY

Lovely 2 beds, 3 bath, lakefront home + vacant lot (148.99’ protected frontage total)

692 & 696 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON

94 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON $119,900

852 HIAWATHA, WHEATLEY $359,900

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252 RD. 7 E, RUTHVEN $1,975/ MONTH

Investment opportunity: 149’ of lakefront with 3-bed & 2-bath home (to be moved)

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38 ERIE ST. N, LEAMINGTON $499,900

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Vacant lots for sale in final stage of premier development featuring upscale homes

KLONDYKE LOTS, CHATHAM-KENT $429,000

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10875 CONC. 10, ESSEX

Stunning 2 $1,300,000 beds, 2 baths lakefront home with quality workmanship throughout

72 PULLEY, LEAMINGTON

Custom-built 2,500 sq ft 3 beds, 2.5 baths home on 2.5-acre lot (upon approved severance)

Luxury & elegance meets modern functionality in this stunning 4 bed & 3.5 bath home

30 EMILY, KINGSVILLE

$554,900

To Be Built: Custom home with high-end finishes; 3 beds, 2 baths in the heart of town

229 BERNATH, KINGSVILLE $369,900

Lovingly kept townhome, fully finished, 2+1 beds & 3 baths in quiet neighbourhood

48 QUEENS HILL, LEAMINGTON

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

JOHN WoELK

Office Centurion® 2002 - 2018

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ERIE SHORES REALTY INC., BROKERAGE Independently Owned & Operated

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EXCLUSIVE LISTING ... 12 acres with 7000 sq ft steel shop with loading dock presently rented at $2600 a month, lots of gravel parking.

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52 MARENTETTE BEACH - 3 bedroom, 2 bath on lake and canal with garage and fortified breakwall. Action priced at $264,500.

209 CONCESSION 1 M1 ZONING - Seller says bring an offer on this parcel of 38 acres on a paved road with multiple uses.

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110 LAKESHORE DRIVE LEAMINGTON - Lakefront home at the end of Fox Run, high and dry crawl space, well protected with newer breakwall, 3 plus bedrooms, hardwood floors, deck and more.

Owner operated for 10 years. In a high traffic area. Action priced at $50k plus inventory.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Various opportunities may be coming your way soon, Aries. Some unique business dealings may suddenly provide some options that you never had before.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, the time has come to focus on the relationships in your life, especially a romantic one. That means spending more time with a spouse or a significant other.

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Devote extra time this week to fun activities with a son, daughter or another family member. Get creative with ideas.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A wonderful breakthrough occurs when you least expect it, Leo. If you have had real estate on the mind, it could be to that end.

Enjoy your well-earned success.

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1.5 acres of privacy minutes from town? Nature, peace and tranquility with 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, country style kitchen with beautiful wrap around breakfast bar, eating area + proper dining room. The 2 living spaces upstairs are perfect for large or small gatherings. Executive master suite has an en-suite fit for Kings & Queens custom built walk-in closet, private sitting room or office with direct access to back covered deck. The fully finished basement will leave you in awe! Entertainers dream of backyards like this one – lounge poolside, or in one of the multiple covered sitting areas, full wood burning fireplace, pool house w/ bath and change room. Call Today!

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are looking for solutions, but you may be focused on short-term fixes instead of looking at the long-term picture.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Everyone can benefit from a rebranding of sorts, Scorpio. Start jotting down ideas of what you want to accomplish and how to put your best foot forward.

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Multiple outbuildings with flexible uses. Perfect for a farmer, horse enthusiast, landscape business or any form of agri-business. Home & property are a pleasure to show, come see the beauty today!

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, just when you thought your reached your quota for good ideas, you have a eureka moment later this week.

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Complete with vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. Attached double garage, and full basement.

In-ground heated saltwater pool with outdoor shower and brick pool house. You’ll love this house for summer 2020. Call today!

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Immerse yourself in a project that taps into the skills that you have long been afraid to develop, Pisces. It’s good to push yourself at times.

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KINGSVILLE MIGRATION HALL, KINGSVILLE

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From left. to right, Leamington District Secondary School teacher Butch Rickeard, Grade 11 LDSS IB students Alex Nambiar and Conner Harder, Leamington Canadian tire store owner Bill Waechter and general manager Stacey Gaginer and LDSS Grade 11 IB students Miguel Lazo and Michael Vida reveal a donation from the LDSS Floorball Tournament of $1,615 to Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program at the local high school Thursday, Jan. 16. A double match for the first $1,000 and match for the remainder from Canadian Tire will allow $4,230 to be spent locally on sports and recreation programs for local youths.

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ABOVE - A team from Jack Miner Public School in Kingsville took honours as Boys Division Champions following the Leamington District Secondary School Floorball Tournament held Friday, Jan. 10.

LEFT - An entry representing M.D. Bennie Public School claimed the Girls Division Championship for the 2020 Leamington District Secondary School Floorball Tournament.

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LDSS tourney supports recreation program

By Bryan Jessop

Thanks to Leamington District Secondary School IB students, local sponsors and participating elementary schools, Canadian Tire’s local Jumpstart program has received a recent jump start.

Led by a quartet of LDSS Grade 11 International Baccalaureate (IB) students, LDSS hosted a floorball tournament Friday, Jan. 10. Proceeds from the event, totalling $1,615, are double matched up to the first $1,000 and matched for the remainder by Canadian Tire for a sum of $4,230. The money will be spent locally through the Jumpstart program, providing youths from underprivileged families the opportunity to participate in minor sports and/or other recreational programming.

“We’re all “We’re ecstatic,” explained Leamington Canadian Tire involved in sports store owner Bill Waechter upon hearing how much was raised year round, so by the LDSS floorball tournament. “To have that amount Jumpstart seemed shows a lot of effort in reaching out to the community. I find like the perfect fit.” that in Leamington and Kingsville, there are a lot of people — Conner and businesses that like to come forward and help, which is Harder great.”

Waechter explained that for the Leamington location, the LDSS donation was the biggest single-event donation ever for Jumpstart.

Although LDSS teachers Cheryl Klemens, Butch Rickeard, Lisa Jeffery and Tony Nurse were involved with the fundraiser, the tournament was primarily organized and led by IB Grade 11 students Alex Nambiar, Michael Vida, Miguel Lazo and Conner Harder. The group began preparing for the tournament in late November as a Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) Project. With connections from within their respective families, the four organizers were able to recruit Leamington Chrysler and Lakeside Produce as sponsors Air & Sea Inc. to offset the costs involved (formerly UTI) with running the event. Additionally, Thiessen Apple Orchards stepped forward to • Customs Brokerage • Air/Ocean/Truck Freight • donate apples as snacks for the 100 elementary school • Contract Logistics • students participating in the Michelle Woelk 519-563-8146 floorball fundraiser.

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$20 or $15 per student from schools that submitted four teams. In total, seven boys and six girls teams entered the tournament, held on the three gymnasium floors at LDSS on January 10. After a round robin schedule of 15 minute games, advancing teams engaged in playoff rounds based on an accumulated points system. Once competition ended, a group from Jack Miner Public School in Kingsville captured the Boys Division championship while a team from M.D. Bennie Elementary School took top honours in the Girls Division.

In discussing how to donate proceeds from the tournament, the IB organizers were quick to agree on a specific cause.

“We’re all involved in sports year round, so Jumpstart seemed like the perfect fit,” said Harder.

Between games, floorball players — mostly Grades 7 and 8 students from LDSS feeder schools plus Jack Miner — were able to take part in activities based in the school’s atrium including face painting, a balloon toss, Just Dance games and ping pong. Initially, the four IB students from the local high school considered organizations a dodgeball tournament, but upon hearing about how much local elementary school students enjoyed yearly floorball tournaments held at the old LDSS site on Talbot Street, decided to revive the latter format for the fundraiser instead. Before the new school was built, floorball tournaments at LDSS were held in support of Hockey Canada.

The sport, not to be confused with floor hockey, uses shorter sticks requiring greater coordination. Floorball has proven popular in Europe, where shots have been clocked at speeds of up to 200 km/hr. In Scandinavian countries, games draw up to 20,000 spectators.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Sharks complete season sweep of 73’s

By Bryan Jessop

First place in the division may be well out of reach for the Wheatley Omstead Sharks, but they’ve achieved a milestone no other team in the Stobbs will be able to match.

Wheatley wrapped up the 2019-’20 regular season series against the Essex 73’s with a 4-1 home ice win Wednesday, Jan. 15, bringing their record to an even 15-15-1-1. The win narrowed the gap between themselves and the fourth-place 73’s to five points and widened the margin over sixth-place Blenheim to seven points. Also with the victory, the head-to-head record between Wheatley and Essex ended at 5-0-0-0 favouring the Sharks.

“It’s something that we’ve never done in our team “There were times history,” said Sharks head coach Josh Carnevale regardthat Essex ing the seasonal sweep of Essex. “We can’t rest on it, though. We’re on a crash course with them (Essex) for dominated, but it was the playoffs and we’d really like to make it nine (wins great to see our guys versus the 73’s) on the year.” rally in the third and In the event that the Stobbs standings remain unplay playoff hockey.” changed after the January 15 game, the Sharks and 73’s — Josh will meet in the division quarterfinals with Essex being Carnevale granted home ice advantage.

Wheatley opened the scoring on a bank shot from Dawson Iles, who from behind the goal line to the left of the Essex goal, deflected a shot off Connor Meyerink’s left pad and back into the net.

Braydon Davis drew the only assist. Wheatley continued to swarm the 73’s zone after the first goal, leading to their second. After Meyerink and his defensemen mishandled a rebound in the crease, Braedon Caetano swooped in on the puck to knock it over the goal line for a

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Braedon Caetano draws the attention of a trio of Essex skaters and goalie Connor Meyerink from behind their net during the first period of a PJHL contest at Wheatley Area Arena Wednesday, Jan. 15. The Sharks completed a five-game regular season sweep of Essex with a 4-1 victory.

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2-0 Sharks lead. Shannon Olson was credited with the only helper.

The Essex forward lines ramped up the pressure shortly afterwards, keeping the hosts’ busy defensively for the final few minutes of the opening frame. Kyle Metson made a string of big saves to preserve the two-goal advantage at the first buzzer, including a series during a 73’s power play — the only man advantage of the first 20 minutes.

The Essex offense was rewarded for its persistence nearly 13 minutes into the second stanza, when Quinn Fazekas put his team on the scoreboard. The visitors outshot the Sharks by a 2-1 margin — 14-7 — but had to wait for the third stanza for a chance to even the score.

The 73’s started the last period of regulation picking up where they left off to end the second, firing the first three shots at Metson’s net. Wheatley’s forwards starting finding their groove again as the period wore on however, making it their most productive on the shot counter prior to the 10-minute mark. The Sharks found another two-goal lead when Alex Anastasskos beat Meyerink after being set up

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Unexpected game for Atom teams The weather on the weekend played havoc with the hockey schedule. Both Southpoint Atom Blue and Atom Grey teams had their games cancelled, so it gave them a chance to play each other in an exhibition match.

It was a fun game to watch with both teams alternating scoring. Blue led three times by a goal and Grey responded each time with their own to tie it up.

Chris Resendes was in net for Blue and was outstanding, making quite a few stops. Blue’s Steve Belanger showed a lot of skill maneuvering the puck around Grey’s end and teammate Taylor Lefaive was relentless in chasing Grey’s puck carriers. Steve scored twice and Taylor once.

Forwards for Grey back-checked efficiently, although a few times they took extra-long shifts and it showed.

Centres Sean Amaral and Gavin Butiniello were doing a great job winning face-offs and pulling the puck back to the defence.

Wingers Reid Charles and Kyle Bradley covered the blue line for Grey’s aggressive defensemen.

For Grey, Sean scored two goals and London Hildebrand and Connor Rumble-Anastacio each had one. Assists went to Logan Konrad and Caden Raffoul.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Leamington Minor Soccer celebrating 40 years

By Sheila McBrayne

Southpoint Atom Minor’s Ben Liebrock, left, battles during a face-off in a game versus Erie North Shore Storm.

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Atom Minor wins two playoff games The Southpoint Point Pelee Karting Minor Atom A Capitals were finally back in action this past weekend as they opened up their series against the Erie North Shore Storm.

After an early bye, the Caps were able to continue their quest to be the Bluewater League representative while moving forward in the OMHA playdowns.

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Capitals hosted the Storm to begin the series. Early on in this game it was obvious that Southpoint had not played any meaningful hockey in awhile as they started off rather sluggish and sloppy.

Midway through the middle frame, the Capitals slowly started to find their legs and generate some scoring chances.

With 2:25 remaining in the second, Tyler Thomas grabbed the puck behind the Storm net, tried to wraparound and was denied, but found the rebound and wristed his shot over a sprawled goaltender to finally take the lead.

In the third, while on the power play, Ben Liebrock won the draw back to Kayden Cook. Cook fired his shot at the net which was partially deflected by their defenseman up and over the goalie to increase the lead.

With nine to go, after Southpoint was unable to clear the puck, Erie North Shore scored to halve the lead.

That was as close as they would come, as the Caps skated away with a rather lackluster 2-1 victory. Christian Papp made some timely saves to earn the win.

On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Capitals travelled to Kingsville to face off with the Storm in Game 2. This game was an improvement for Southpoint as they seemed to be skating better as well as moving the puck better than they had done in their previous match.

With under a minute remaining in the opening period, Erie was able to strike first following a missed opportunity

by Southpoint to clear the zone. This did not seem to deter the Caps as they continued to work hard and press for the equalizer.

Midway through the second they were rewarded. Jonathan Recker, straight out of the penalty box, picked off a puck and weaved his way in through the D, finally deking past the goalie to even the score. With 43 seconds left in the middle frame, Tyler Thomas blocked a shot and went in alone, making no mistake, ripping in his shot blocker side to take the lead.

Southpoint shut down the Storm the rest of the game, resulting in an overall better performance and win. Karly Franklin, saving her best save to thwart a Storm breakaway in the third, earned the win for her Southpoint squad.

The two teams face off again in Leamington on Friday night.

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In 1980, four teams played in the first-ever organized soccer games in Leamington.

Gary Murphy, with the Leamington Recreation Department, along with Carl Wachholz and Peter Quick were the original three to coordinate the games, which were played at Leamington District Secondary School. As the program expanded, more age groups were added and games were also played at Queen Elizabeth Public School.

The Leamington Minor Soccer Association was eventually formed and took over the organization of the programs. As the programs continued to grow, the Kinsmen soccer fields were also added as a third location for games.

Forty years later, Quick remains as an executive board member of Leamington Minor Soccer, which delivers recreational and competitive soccer programs consisting of a house league program (ages 3-16), competitive rep team program (ages 5-16) and an adult recreational program (ages 17 and older).

Quick noted that in the first year, they had about 40 or 50 kids playing on those four teams and today registration has grown to more than 60 teams and 650 soccer players.

The new Leamington Soccer Complex on Mersea Road 12 was built four years ago to accommodate the growing popularity of soccer in Leamington. “The complex has five big fields, five mid-sized fields and six Timbit soccer areas,” said Quick.

Stuart Tipper, secretary of Leamington Minor Soccer, thinks its popularity is its affordability. “It takes minimal equipment and costs about $70 for the season; it’s affordable,” said Tipper. There are also programs, such as the Canadian Tire JumpStart program or Pathway to Potential, to offset the cost of registration.

Leamington Minor Soccer continues as a communitybased, volunteer driven organization with the mission to teach and foster the fundamental principles of soccer, teamwork, participationand sportsmanship. Tony Omar is the current President of Leamington Minor Soccer .

The first in-person registration begins this Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreational Complex (The Sherk), followed by Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, same times. On-line registration is available now at leamingtonminorsoccer.com The season starts the first week of May and usually runs eight or nine weeks with a wrap-up day.

Wheatley Bridge Club news The following are the Wheatley Bridge Club results for January 14: 1st Marlene Wilkins, 2nd Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Marie Lasi.

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The tournament consists of three adult co-ed divisions: Recreational, Intermediate and Competitive, six on six, with a minimum of two females on the court at all times.

Games are at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School and Middle School, Leamington District Secondary School and the Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

An early bird rate applies for teams that register before Wednesday, Feb. 5. Final registration deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 19. Registration fees are in addition to two food or non-perishable items per player for the food bank.

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Golden Years golf A record 56 Golden Years golfers delivered 92 aces on January 16 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

Leading the ace parade with six was John Murphy, who also led the nine-hole scores with 16. Top score over 18 holes was Mary Binder with 35 and over 36 holes it was Tom Sasso with 74.

In first place was Team Kings with 234 (Al Rutter, John Murphy, Pete Daudlin), followed by Team 5 in second with 236 (Bill Mayville, Andry Orsini, Erle Nash). Team 14 was in third with 240 (Bob McLean, Randy Nash, Dave Labonte).

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Notice of Special Meeting of Council 2020 Budget Review The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington will review the proposed 2020 Budget on: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 commencing at 9:00 AM If additional time is required, meetings will be held: Thursday, February 6, 2020 commencing at 9:00 AM and Friday, February 7, 2020 commencing at 9:00 AM The Special Meeting(s) of Council will be held in the Council Chambers at the Leamington Municipal Building located at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington.

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Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, bank draft, or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold.

Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated property taxes and any taxes that may be applicable such as the land transfer tax.

The lands do not include mobile homes situate on the lands.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent website, www.chatham-kent.ca and on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Title Amy McLellan, Manager Revenue or Matthew Torrance, Deputy Treasurer Address of Municipality or Board

Name of Municipality or Board Municipality of Chatham-Kent

315 King Street West, P O Box 640, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8 www.chatham-kent.ca Personal information contained on this form, collected pursuant to the Municipal Act will be used for the purposes of that Act. Questions should be directed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Co-ordinator at the institution responsible for the procedures under that Act.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Three Shuster children in 1947 with the family car, a 1939 Plymouth: Jerry by the front wheel, Milan in the middle and sister Diane.

Shuster family with 1939 Plymouth UMEI at LDSS senior girls volleyball The Lions’ Devan Gow and K. Froese try to block a spike delivered by the Lightning’s Hannah Chacko during a WECSSAA Tier II senior girls volleyball match Thursday, Jan. 16 at UMEI. The visitors from UMEI won two sets to one, taking the first and third by scores of 25-23 and losing the second set, also by a score of 25-23.

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In 1947, the Shuster family of Leamington had a maroon 1939 Plymouth sedan with builtin trunk and a fancy ringed bumper guard at the front.

The car has been dressed up with metal snap-on whitewalls because real whitewall tires were difficult to get just after the war. The absence of a front license plate was owing to wartime metal shortages. No front license plates were issued in Ontario from 1943 to 1947.

The headlights were mounted in the front fenders, a new styling feature for Plymouth in 1939. Earlier Plymouths had headlights mounted in metal buckets on either side of a narrow hood.

The Shuster Plymouth had a flathead six with 201 cubic inches cranking out a respectable 82 horsepow- Bill Sherk er. Depending on which series you bought, the Windsor factory list prices for the four-door sedan ranged from $968 to $1,077.

The transmission was a three-speed manual shift mounted on the steering column for the first time. Advertising at that time sang the praises of the new shift lever by asking owners of floor mounted gear shifts: “Are you ever embarrassed shifting gears when you have three people sitting in the front seat?”

The car was probably purchased right in town from Hyatt Motors, with the slogan “Try it at Hyatt and you’ll buy it.” For years, they occupied the northwest corner of Mill and Princess Streets. Today the Chrysler dealer is at the west end of town and no more Plymouths are built.

Walter Chrysler brought out the Plymouth in the middle of 1928 as a ’29 model to compete with Henry Ford in the low-price field. The car was an immediate success and helped to keep Chrysler going all through the 1930s during the Great Depression.

And Walter Chrysler was still alive when the Shusters’ Plymouth rolled off the end of the assembly line in Windsor. Mr. Chrysler probably visited his Canadian factory from time to time and may have been there to see the Shuster Plymouth being built. He died of a stroke in August 1940 at age 65.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

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ENS Atom Gold wins second playoff game

Cardinal Carter vs. Essex senior boys basketball Marcus Dorcely of the Cougars goes airborne to conduct a successful layup with an Essex defender on his heels during the second quarter of a WECSSAA Tier II senior boys basketball game at Cardinal Carter Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Cougars battled their way back into the game after a slow start to trail 26-22 at the halftime break, but the Red Raiders poured on the pressure again in the second half for a 53-40 win. Braedon Caetano led Cardinal Carter’s offence with 23 points. In the following junior game, the Cougars defeated Essex 48-32. Two days later, the senior Cougars visited Walkerville, where they lost 59-46 against the Tartans. Afterwards, the Cardinal Carter junior group won in a 50-41 decision against Walkerville.

(Southpoint Sun Photo)

On Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18, at the Kingsville Arena, Erie North Shore Atom Gold played the Southpoint Capitals 13 Red in the second game of the playoffs.

Wyatt Turner started the scoring with his first of two, followed up by Zachery Reid.

Southpoint came back hard with two quick goals, but Carter McLoud scored his goal for a 3-2 lead.

Once again, Southpoint came back to tie the game at 3-3.

Everett Turner made an NHL-style, glove-snatching save keeping Southpoint at bay.

Just when it looked like the game was going to end in a tie, Wyatt Turner picked up the puck behind the opponent’s net and as the goalie went to his left, Turner reversed his stride and scored on the open net opposite the goalie, securing the win.

Congratulations to the entire team as their hard work and team effort paid off.

Cardinal Carter at UMEI senior girls volleyball Natasha Schartner of the Lightning and Kaitlyn Mastronardi of Cardinal Carter meet at the net in efforts to tip the ball to the opposition’s half of the court during the first set of a WECSSAA Tier II senior girls volleyball match Tuesday, Jan. 14 at UMEI. The visiting Cougars won the first two sets 25-18 and 26-24 before the Lightning avoided a sweep by taking the third 25-22. On Thursday, Jan. 16, Cardinal Carter hosted Lamothe-Cadillac in what unfolded as 25-13, 25-11 and 25-15 wins for the Cougars. On the same day, the Lightning visited their other Leamington rival, as the LDSS Lions played the role of hosts. The Lightning won 2-1 with set scores of 25-23, 23-25 and 25-23.

(Southpoint Sun Photo)

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Kingsville Bridge Club, Jan. 15: North/South - 1st Peter Scott and Mike Thomson, 2nd Marilyn Robbins and Roger Cote, 3rd Shirley Plant and Jeanne Manners. East/West - 1st Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan, 2nd Shirley Morel and John Campbell, 3rd Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Vincenzina Mastronardi

Jean Bell

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Vincenzina Mastronardi, 92 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Erie Shores Hospice.

Predeceased by her mother and father Raffaela and Levino Mastronardi.

Beloved wife of the late Enrico Mastronardi for 74 years (January 10, 2020).

Loving mother of Miracolo Mastronardi (Christina), Levino Mastronardi (Maria), Michelino Mastronardi (Lena). Predeceased by sons Laurentino Mastronardi and Pierino Mastronardi.

Cherished Nonna of Ricky (Jeannie), the late Angel, Billy (Adriana), Kathy Black (Kevin), Jennifer Perciballi (Paolo), Michael (Angela), Amanda Hebert (Chris), Daniel (Julia), Lisa (Darryl), JohnRay (Trevor). Proudest Bisnonna of Xander, Haley, Marisa, Anthony, Lucas, Lauren, Alessia, Lorenzo, Mia, Sebastian, Giulianna, Nicolas, Emilio, Dante, Chase, Adriana and Khloe.

Survived by sister Michelina Mastronardi (Teodoro), brother Genoino Mastronardi (late Barbara), brotherin-law Michele Ingratta. Predeceased by siblings Costantino (Dina), Cristina (Vincenzo), Vincenzo (Fiorina), Armidoro (Fenesia), Fiorina, Francesco (Irene) and Salvatore (Bice). She will be greatly missed by her dearest nephew Tony and Dora Mastronardi.

Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Erie Shores HealthCare and Erie Shores Hospice for their attention and special care.

Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519 326-2631) on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and on Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliot St., Leamington, from 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Entombment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Erie Shores Health Foundation or the Erie Shores Hospice would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Friends may send condolences or make a memorial donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Jean Bell (nee Hostine), 91 years, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Leamington Mennonite Home.

Beloved wife of the late Donald Bell. Dear sister of the late Murray Hostine (late Margaret), late Morley Hostine (Patricia), late Raymond Hostine (late Bessie). Jean will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to the staff of the Leamington Mennonite Home for their care and compassion.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, January 20, 2020 from 10 a.m. until the Celebration of Jean’s life at 11 a.m. Rev. George Bozanich officated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

If desired, memorial donations made to Alzheimer Society or the Leamington Mennonite Home would be appreciated.

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Harold Murray Pearce, 92 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Erie Shores HealthCare, Leamington. Late of Wheatley.

Loving husband of the late Marilyn. Beloved father to Lee and Linda, Philip and Marissa, Perry and Julie, and Drew.

Much loved grandfather to Ian (Michelle), Amy, Bryan, Roxanne (Brian), Robert and Becky. Greatgrandfather to Connor, Ethan, Owen, Alexa, Rowan, Cooper, Jase and the late Lyla. Brother to Ruth (late Gerald), Donna (late Don), brother-in-law to Jean, predeceased by siblings Lyle (Louise), Jack (Hazel), Rex, Marjorie (Jerry) and Lois (Cecil and Raymond).

Harold was a farmer for many years in the Wheatley area.

Visitation was held at Kendrick Funeral Home of Wheatley, 17 Little Street South, on Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 1-5 p.m.

A celebration of Harold’s life took place at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2020. Interment at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley.

Donations in lieu of flowers in Harold’s memory may be made to the Diabetes Association and would be appreciated by the family.

Memories may be shared at www.kendrickfuneralhome.com

Doreen Verkeyn Doreen Verkeyn, 91 years, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Sun Parlor Home, formerly of Leamington and Essex.

Loving wife of the late Harry (2007) for over 60 years.

Dearest mother of Anne Anger (Brad). Proud grandmother of Jennifer, Abigail (Colin Ferriss) and Matthew.

Predeceased by her sisters Kathleen, Georgina, and Rose.

Loving aunt of Cathy Gresser (late Rick), Sharon Boutros (Jeff Brown), Sandy Burgar (Mitch Bowman) and many other nieces and nephews.

Doreen was a member of St Michael’s Parish CWL, Red Hat Society, Ladies Harrow Fair Board and retired from Kentucky Fried Chicken after many years of service. Doreen loved all the time that she could spend with her grandchildren at her beloved home.

The family would like to thank the Sun Parlour Home - 2 West for the great care and compassion Doreen received while in their care.

Visitation was at Kendrick Funeral Home, 91 Division St. S., Kingsville, on Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

A celebration of Doreen’s life was on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery, Leamington.

Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes or CNIB and would be appreciated by the family.

Condolences received at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com

Dini Vander Hoeven Dini Vander Hoeven passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020, after a short illness. She was 96, and had her sense of humour until the end.

Born in Holland, on February 10, 1923, she trained as a seamstress. After the Second World War, she emigrated to Canada with her husband, Nick, and settled in Leamington, Ontario. She lived her life with practicality, humour, creativity, and contentment. We were blessed to have such a wonderful mother and grandmother for so long.

Survived by her brother, Piet; her two loving daughters, Joan Parker (Keith) and Diana Paterson (Bill); granddaughters Melinda (Paul), Kelly (Liam), Mary (Jonathan) and Megan; and great-granddaughter, Kaylee.

There will be a celebration of Dini’s life in Leamington in April.

Carmela Ingratta Carmela Ingratta, 78 years, passed away peacefully at Erie Shores Hospice surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 13, 2020. Carmela immigrated to Leamington from Villa Canale, Italy, when she was 8 years old. Predeceased by her mother and father Irene and Francesco Mastronardi.

Beloved wife of Bruno for over 55 years. Loving mother of Dina Sardinha (Luis), Elaine Authier (Gord), Frank Ingratta (Victoria) and Linda Baptista. Cherished grandma of Karissa, Dean, Christian, Lauren, Madison and Cole. Dear sister of Mike Mastronardi (Donna).

Survived by many nieces and nephews.

Carmela’s greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Entombment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery followed.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Friendship Club holds January meeting

By Bonnie Dawson

WHEATLEY – The Wheatley & District Friendship Club’s first meeting of 2020 was held at 1:30 on January 15 with Lena Janik leading in the singing of O Canada. Happy Birthday was sung to Jean Brodie and Harold Dundas.

Heather McKee also has a January birthday but she wasn’t in attendance.

Thanks to Barb Siddall and Donna Moody who were on lunch at the December 18 meeting and Bob McKee who was on lunch for this meeting with Barb Siddall who pinchhit for Heather.

The winners of the 50/50 draws in December were Bill Merritt and Bonnie Dawson. The winners at the January 15 meeting were Gary Roach and Lena Janik.

It had been awhile since the last meeting in Decemeber and like that meeting, Bingo was the entertainment for the afternoon. Thanks to Tammy Krawchuk for calling the numbers and Linda Wigfield for checking them and handing out the prizes at both meetings.

The winners in December were Nancy Roach, Pat Churchill, Barb Cobby, Donna Merritt, Mary Hairsine, Pat Matier, Jr. Churchill, Harold Dundas, Judy Harris, Bob McKee, Robert Lapsa and Heather McKee. The winners at the January meeting were Heather Vannieuwenburg, Ted Cobby, Robert Lapsa, Mary Hairsine, Pat Matier, Barb Siddall, Alma Edsall, Lena Janik, Bill Merritt, Sheila O’Neill, Jr. Churchill, Pat Churchill and Donna Merritt.

There will be collections on Monday, Feb. 3 at 9:30 a.m.

The next meeting will be on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. The entertainment will be announced later. No one has signed up for lunch yet.

There is an executive meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 8:30 a.m.

The meeting on Wednesday, Feb 19 at 1:30 p.m. will consist of donuts and Bingo.

There is a lunch schedule available in the hall. Please sign up.

Please note: the club is setting up entertainment for the upcoming year and needs the members’ suggestions for the first Wednesday of the month. Bingo will continue on the third Wednesday of the month.

Also note that if inclement weather brings measureable snow and ice, the Friendship Club will not be open.

Until next time…

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Kings win two of three consecutive road games A busier than usual schedule as the away team ended with the collection of four out of six possible points for the Kingsville Kings.

On Friday, Jan. 17, the Kings paid a visit to the Toronto Predators.

Kingsville dominated the contest en route to an 8-2 victory despite Toronto’s Julian Presutti scoring the only tally of the first period. The Kings came back with a vengeance in the second, where Vaclav Boguaj, Richard Boruta and Noah Shultz made it 3-1 Kingsville before the game’s midway mark. Boguaj added his second of the game to give his squad a 4-1 lead after 40 minutes.

A flurry of power play goals paced the third frame, starting with a Jerry Kilpimaa marker. Boruta chipped in with the next two to complete the hat trick before Kevin Serio finished the scoring for the Predators.

Kingsville outshot the hosts by an even 2-1 margin, 42-21. Roni Koskinen earned the win between the pipes for the Kings.

Next up for the Kings was a Saturday, Jan. 18 match up against the North York Renegades. Kingsville extended its winning streak to six games with a 5-3 victory, again despite giving up the first goal of the contest. Mateo Cabral struck first for the Renegades, although David Matecha responded with a power play goal to tie the game at 1-1 after 20 minutes.

Kilpimaa, also during a man advantage opportunity, put Kingsville ahead 92 seconds into the middle stanza. North York’s Mike Rennie and Keegan Parsons scored tying and go-ahead goals for the Renegades, but the guest team wasn’t done making additions to the scoresheet. On a shorthanded play, Dexter Gourlay tied the game fore Kingsville before Zachary Dillen buried the game winner with less than two minutes left in the second frame.

Kade Coussens registered the insurance marker for the Kings on a power play with less than five minutes to go in the third. Kingsville outshot the hosts 55-52, with Marek Pavlas earning the win in goal.

A fatigued Kings group made the trip to St. George to face the South Division-leading Ravens Sunday, Jan. 19. The Ravens regained their division lead while snapping Kingsville’s winning streak with a 6-1 victory.

Nicholas Messier and Ben Maidment gave the hosts a 2-0 lead at the first buzzer. After a scoreless and penalty-free second period, the Ravens’ offence picked up where it left off in the first. Third period goals came from Samuel Sarossy, Maidment, Bailey Pritchard and Christian Polio to give the home team a 6-0 advantage. Boruta spoiled the shutout bid with less than six-and-a-half minutes remaining. Kingsville was outshot 44-24.

The loss left the Kings one point behind St. George in the race for first in the South, although the Ravens have two games in hand. North York remains three points behind Kingsville in the battle for second place, with the Kings having two games in hand.

The Kings’ road stint will continue Saturday, Jan. 25 with a 7:30 p.m. start in Tottenham. Kingsville will finally return home for a Sunday, Jan. 26 contest against Niagara starting at 3 p.m.

Flyers tame Vipers

By Bryan Jessop

Prior to the opening faceoff of a Thursday, Jan 16 game, the Leamington Flyers’ Matthew Waite was presented with the Western Conference Goaltender of the Month Award for December. Once the game began, Ryan Polidori made a strong case for the award’s January edition.

Polidori stopped 30 of 31 shots to help the Flyers post a 4-1 win over rival LaSalle at High- Jacob Kalandyk of the Flyers maintains control of the puck despite bury Canco last week to keep his pressure from LaSalle’s Spencer Lecot during the first period of a team undefeated in the New Year. Thursday, Jan. 16 GOJHL game at Highbury Canco Arena. The Flyers won (Southpoint Sun Photo) Nearly 1,800 fans were treated to the Domino’s Pizza Day game 4-1. the Flyers’ fifth straight victory as well as free pizza from Dominos scoresheet in the second frame Flyers head coach Cam Crowder. on Thursday evening, with several despite being awarded multiple “It wasn’t our best game, but we Leamington-area youths being of- power plays. Thomas Michaud played well in the third.” fered free tickets to the game. made it 3-0 for the hosts after At the time, the victory pulled Leamington opened the scor- taking passes from Beneteau and the Flyers to within three points ing less than five minutes into the Adam Jeffery, although Spencer of the first place London Nagame when hometown forward Paradis foiled Polidori’s shut- tionals, who had three games in Rory DiNiro hovered through a out bid with just over four min- hand once the contest ended. The string of grey jerutes remaining win also allowed Leamington to seys before releasin the third. The tighten its grip on second place ing a high wrist Vipers’ bench in the Western Conference, givshot from inside pulled Sbrocca ing the team a 13-point cushion “We’ve made a lot the blue line that for the sixth atover the third-place St. Marys of changes in the last stretched the twine tacker with about Lincolns. Crowder explained that couple months and now behind netminder three minutes recent acquisitions Griffin Robwe’ve got 10 games to Matthew Sbrocca. to go, but Mi- inson, Maddux Rychel, Hayden bring it all into focus.”

DiNiro was set in chaud wrapped Johnston and Nick Smith have — Cam Crowder motion on feeds by up the scoring as helped the team maintain its winKade McKibbin the clock ticked ning ways as the regular season and Griffin Robdown to the final nears its final games. inson. Robinson seven seconds “They’ve all been really good added to the lead about 10 minutes with an empty netter. Assists teammates and are adding to our later after a Nicholas Beneteau were again provided by Beneteau team,” he stated. “We’ve made a forward pass allowed the veteran and Jeffery. lot of changes in the last couple to use his speed and create a short Leamington outshot their months and now we’ve got 10 breakaway. Upon reaching the guests 38-31 and went zero for games to bring it all into focus.” crease, Robinson flipped a point three on the man advantage while The Flyers’ next home game blank wrist shot into the mesh for holding LaSalle to zero for five. will take place Thursday, Jan. 23 what stood as the game winner.

“The game was a little tighter against the Nationals with a 7:10 Neither team added to the than the score indicated,” said p.m. opening faceoff.

Community THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 REFLEXOLOGY - Thursday, January 23, 9:00 am to 10:30 am, by appointment at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North. Reflexology with Sara. She provides gentle foot massage to relax and refresh. No Cost. 226-773-5830 or email admin@kingsvillecentre.com, www.kingsvillecentre.com MONDAY, JANUARY 27 WEE READERS STORYTIME at Wheatley Library, Mondays at 10:00 a.m. January 27, February 3, 10, 24, and March 2, 9. Free fun and interactive program for ages 0-4. Songs, stories, rhymes and more.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY LUNCHEON - Thursday, Jan. 30, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North. Stop by for a home-style lunch! Dine in or take out. Menu: contact us for details. Cost: $7.00. 226-7735830 or email admin@kingsvillecentre.com, www.kingsvillecentre.com WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, February 5, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

New donors & walk-ins welcome! To book an appointment or for additional information, please contact us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888236-6283) / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE COUNSELLING SERVICES with Janice Tultz Thursday, February 6, 9:00 am -12:00 pm, by appointment at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North, Kingsville. Jan offers individual counselling related to Health and Wellness as well as Grief and Loss counselling.

No Cost. To book an appointment: 226-7735830, admin@kingsvillecentre.com, www. kingsvillecentre.com WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 LEAMINGTON MINOR BASEBALL TRIVIA NIGHT 20 - Wednesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m., Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W. Twelve rounds of 10 questions cash prizes, door prizes. $100 per adult team, $60 school-age teams. Snacks, refreshments available. Registration forms: Southpoint Sun office, 194 Talbot St. E. - Unit 5, Leamington or at leamingtonminorbaseball.com and follow the link Trivia Night 20.

ONGOING SPECIAL EQUESTRIANS THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION (SPEQTRA) is looking for volunteers to assist in their therapeutic riding program which provides horseback riding lessons for children and adults with special needs. Located 5 min. from Leamington.A number of volunteer options available, no experience is necessary. Contact Liz Windsor at 519-322-2463 for more info. www.speqtra.ca GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM for anyone needing support at Knox Presbyterian Church on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

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FREE MATH TUTORING FOR GRADES 6-8, one to one and small group instruction by retired math specialist David Kolotylo from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. every Wednesday at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington.

Register by calling Rev. Deborah Wilson-Safa 519-326-3111.

COPING WITH ANGER - FREE PROGRAM for adults 18+ to learn how anger affects your life and identify triggers. Individual or group sessions at Erie Shores HealthCare, 1st Floor, Rm 108, 194 Talbot St. W., Leamington. For more info or to book an appointment call CommUnity Partnership at 226-348-4548.

WHEATLEY AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY is open to the public every Tuesday, from 1:00 p.m.- 3 :00 p.m. or by appointment - call 519-6070523. Located at 171 Erie St. N, Wheatley, 2nd floor of Wheatley and District Friendship Club.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE ADVOCACY SERVICES & COMMUNITY RESOURCE ASSISTANCE - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 am to noon at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North, Kingsville. Confidential assistance for residents who need assistance with finding resources in the community or completing government forms. No cost. Call 226-773-5830.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com DEVICE ADVICE - One-on-one assistance with your computer, phone, tablet or other device.

Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon in the Cafe at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville, 519-226-773-5830.

FREE ADDICTION AND HARM REDUCTION SUPPORTS via the STEPS Program Leamington location: 33 Princess St., Suite 450, or call Shawn 519-997-2828 ext. 865.

DAY-BY-DAY SUPPORT GROUP - FREE PROGRAM for adults 18+ coping with depression and anxiety. Discuss self care, practice self compassion, relaxation techniques. Meetings are 1st, 3rd, 5th (when applicable) Wednesday of the month, 2-3 p.m., Leamington & Area Family Health Team, 197 Talbot St. W., Leamington. Register at CommUnity Partnership 226-348-4548.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE COMPUTER KIOSK - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 am to noon at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North. Use of computer for residents for tasks such as completing a resume, printing off documents, etc. Free Wifi available. No cost. Call 226-773-5830.

SOUTHWEST OUTDOORS CLUB MEETS the second Tuesday of every month in the upstairs hall of the Wheatley Legion starting at 7:00 p.m.

BOXERCISE FOR PARKINSON’S. Free class for Parkinson’s patients. Now accepting registration. Open to residents of Essex County. Call Andre 519-551-0539.

KINGSVILLE ARTS SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETINGS at the Unico Centre, 57 Beech St., Kingsville. Last Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

Come and meet the featured artists of the month. All welcome!

COFFEE BREAK – ALL ARE WELCOME at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Coffee, tea and goodies are served. It’s a great time of fellowship and an opportunity to meet new people.

CAREER CLOTHING IS AVAILABLE at St. John Anglican Church Angel Cupboard for anyone who requires professional clothing to attend job interviews or for starting a new position.

Call 519-326-3111 and leave a message for Charlotte to set up an appointment.

ADDICTION RECOVERY GROUPS now running at St. John the Evangelist, Erie Street.

Mondays at 6:30 p.m. - Westover After Care.

Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. - SMART Recovery.

Fridays at 7:00 p.m. - Cocaine Anonymous.

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

KINGSVILLE HISTORICAL PARK MILITARY MUSEUM open 5 days a week from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 145 Division St. S., next to Royal Canadian Legion in Kingsville. Closed Sunday, Wednesday and holidays. Admission by donation. School tours available. Call 519733-2803.

COUNSELLING SERVICES WITH DIANE O’BRIEN - Tuesdays, 9:00 am to noon, by appointment at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North, Kingsville. Diane provides counselling for individuals, groups, couples and families in the areas of mental health; self-esteem and assertiveness; emotional, physical and sexual abuse; conflict resolution and addiction.

No cost.Call 226-773-5830.

TUESDAYS AT FAITH - Please join us on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 pm to connect with others in our community. Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington. For more information contact Linda at linda.thiessen.belch@gmail.com or 519326-6391.

MOODS DISORDER GROUP MEETS the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, 1st Floor. Info: Nancy at 519-9714050 or nrkolah29@gmail.com PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP MEETS the first Tuesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. 12 noon at Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Call 1-888-851-7376.

PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 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.

MONDAYS - SENIORS DROP-IN, 1st and last Monday of the month only at 10:30 a.m. at Leamington United Church. Guest speakers, refreshments, games, exercise. It’s free, fun, and wheelchair accessible. All seniors welcome.

PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princess St. (Central 33) Suite 212, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers.

Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and confidential support - 519-326-0612. Business calls: 519-326-3821.

To place your event in the Community Calendar Phone: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca or drop off at 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 SUBMISSIONS NOT GUARANTEED.

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United Way Chatham-Kent raises $1,443,786 CHATHAM-KENT – The United Way of Chatham-Kent announced January 16 that its annual campaign has wrapped up, raising $1,443,786. The announcement was made by the Advanced Realty Solution’s team, who were United Way’s 2019 Campaign Chairs.

“The funds that have been raised will be applied directly to addressing #UNIGNORABLE issues in our community,” saod Steve Pratt, CEO of United Way of ChathamKent. “This is one heckuva lot of money that is going to do one heckuva lot of good, and I’m very proud and thankful of the team at Advanced Realty who stepped up in a huge way to lead this year’s campaign.”

When United Way talks about #UNIGNORABLE issues, they are talking about poverty, hunger, youth unemployment, mental health and addictions, education inequity, homelessness, social isolation and domestic violence. When left unchecked, these issues threaten the quality of life we all value as Canadians. These are not somebody else’s problems, they belong to each and every one of us as neighbours living in Chatham-Kent.

It is through the generosity and shared vision of individuals, employees and corporations that raise the majority of funds for United Way. The funds raised during Campaign 2019 will be distributed locally to ensure residents have access to the programs and services they need.

In 2020, United Way’s work will continue to address #UNIGNORABLE issues through community research, strategic leadership, local advocacy and cross-sectoral partnerships committed to building lasting solutions to Chatham-Kent’s greatest challenges.

KDHS girls hockey vs. Holy Names Teagan Marontate (right) of the Kingsville Cavaliers approaches a Holy Names forward to prevent the puck from being dumped into the corner to the left of the KDHS net during the second period of a WEECSSAA A/AA girls hockey game at the Kingsville Arena Complex Monday, Jan. 13. The teams were tied at 1-1 by the second period’s midway point, but two more goals in the stanza and another in the third paved the way for a 4-1 victory favouring the Cavaliers. Goals for KDHS were scored by Madison DiLillo, Teagan Handley, Emily Renaud and Mikayla Axford. The win improved Kingsville’s record to 3-1-2 for eight points and sole possession of second place in the nine-team division. On Wednesday of last week, the Cavaliers visited the General Amherst Bulldogs and lost in a 1-0 decision. Kingsville’s regular season will end Monday, Feb. 3 with a 3:40 p.m. start at the WFCU Centre against the St. Joseph’s Lasers.

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