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LEAMINGTON – Children from the pre-school room at Audrey’s Clubhouse Latchkey & Early Learning Centre visited with residents at Seacliff Manor in Leamington on December 19 to make holiday crafts.

LEFT: Jaxson Hutchinson was having fun making crafts with his great-grandma Mary Goundry at Seacliff Manor.

ABOVE: Juilyette Sim was making crafts with Seacliff Manor resident Dolores Tracey.

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LEAMINGTON – Despite concerns about the level of service provided, the Municipality of Leamington will stick with the OPP to police its streets… for now.

Although all members of council expressed reservations about renewing the contract with the Ontario Provincial Police, all but one voted in favour of the proposal as officially presented during its Tuesday, Dec. 17 meeting. While Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke and councillors John Jacobs, Tim Wilkinson, Paul Tiessen, John Hammond and Bill Dunn elected to enact a new contract with the OPP once the current five-year term expires on December 31 of this year, Mayor Hilda MacDonald voted against the “We’re not going to get what we want motion. unless we go out “We’re in a position here that I’m not and get it.” comfortable with,” stated Tiessen, who not— Hilda MacDonald ed that his dissatisfaction is not with OPP officers but rather those in positions from Inspector and higher. “When there are two, sometimes one on duty in this area, it’s not safe for the people of the municipality and its not safe for the officers.”

The recommendation in the report as accepted 6-1 by council called for the minimum three-year contract with the OPP, which includes the option to terminate the contract one year after written notice of the intent to do so is submitted. MacDonald and other members of council began issuing concerns about the level of policing provided in Leamington earlier this year and in July, authorized a motion to retain the services of Michael Mitchell to evaluate the degree of OPP resources being dedicated to the municipality.

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While members of council largely agreed that such a study will be important in making a final decision on whether to continue services with the OPP or look elsewhere, they also noted that such a survey will take time.

Mayor MacDonald stood as the only member of council who believed that the drawbacks involved with having no valid contract with the current policing providers were outweighed by the priority of ramping up the level of service.

“I want them to know that we’re going to bat for our residents,” explained MacDonald, who noted that her thoughts on the matter are not influenced by the loss of the Police Services Board should the contract with the OPP expire without renewal. “What I care about is service to my people. We’re not going to get what we want unless we go out and get it. It’s not about the money — we’re just asking for what our municipality deserves and pays for.”

Later, MacDonald pointed out that communities such as St. Marys and Perth have discontinued services with the OPP to find policing options elsewhere and that Bracebridge has consistently been provided police services without a contract. Without a contract, the municipality would not be eligible for the Community Safety and Policing grant — an amount of $51,633 for 2019 — or the RIDE grant, equal to $13,460 for 2019. Also, (Continued on Page 2)

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Coronation sewer separation fees approved

By Bryan Jessop

Pictured here are students from Centennial Public School who made Christmas cards for the nursing staff at Erie Shores HealthCare to hand out during the Christmas holidays. In front, from left to right are Parker Poaps, Lauren Meadows and Lily Mayhew.

Second row: Emily Clingan, Cameron Poaps and Drew Clingan. In back are Amber Harrison, Taylor Robins, Marissa Montaleone, Lynn Mitchell, Faye Seltzer, Erica Cassidy and Chantelle Meadows, School Council member.

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As an initiative of Centennial Public School Council, parents and teachers came together to start this project to have the students make cards for patients at ESHC hospital as well as those in the local retirement and nursing homes in Leamington, Tilbury, Belle River and Windsor.

“The students at Centennial Central Public School in Comber worked hard on hundreds of cards for the patients at Erie Shores HealthCare.

Children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 made homemade cards or signed greetings in printed cards in hopes that the cards will bring smiles to the faces of patients during the holidays,” said Chantelle Meadows, School Council parent.

LEAMINGTON – The municipality has given the stamp of approval for special charges to the latest portion of the street-by-street sewer separation project.

Two weeks after agreeing to apply charges to affected property owners of Erie Street South, Forest Avenue, Stewart Crescent and Conover Avenue, Leamington council did the same following the completion of the sewer separation and road reconstruction for residents along Coronation Avenue, running east-west between Sherk Street and Erie Street South, immediately north of Seacliff Drive West.

Again, charges assessed to property owners were based on the number of connections to the sewer per property and frontage of each property measured in meters.

Each benefiting property owner for the Coronation portion of the Sewer Separation Program was charged $2,000 per connection. All properties on the street had one connection each. Unlike the charges officially approved two weeks earlier for urban Leamington residents further south, Coronation’s per property fee was based on actual amount rather than the 2018 fees bylaw. For Erie Street South and surrounding streets, the actual cost amount was higher than the bylaw fee while for Coronation, the actual amount was $100.92 less per metre than per the bylaw. In both cases, the lower of the two amounts were charged to the property owners.

With less variance in property widths than in the Erie South, Forest, Stewart and Conover area, there was also less range in per owner fees for Coronation property owners. For the latter, total charges varied from $6,677.19 to $9,403.34.

Combined, affected Coronation owners were charged $232,491.99 of the total installation cost for all sewer work of $622,647. Road reconstruction and other above-ground costs — an amount of $1,369,974 to date including applicable taxes — were not assessed to property owners.

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vices Act, a serving police force without a contract is not obligated to enforce municipal bylaws.

For the year 2018, Leamington paid a net total of $4,809,492 for police services from the OPP. For 2019, the budgeted amount is $5,096,675 — a 5.97 per cent increase for about 18 per cent of the municipality’s total operating budget.

The OPP’s billing statement to Leamington for 2020 is $5,434,414 for a 6.67 per cent increase over 2019.

While discussing the proposed three-year contract renewal with the OPP, members of council also openly considered retaining police services with nearby communities including the City of Windsor, LaSalle and Chatham-Kent. As Leamington does not border Windsor or LaSalle, approval from the Ontario Civilian Police Commission would be required before an agreement is worked out with either of those communities as Amherstburg achieved in acquiring services from Windsor police. Such permission for Leamington would not be required in forming a policing agreement with Chatham-Kent.

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Site purchased for new Kingsville school

By Bryan Jessop

LEAMINGTON – Christmas arrived a week early for the Greater Essex County District School Board, with a gift that will one day be unwrapped by the community of Kingsville.

The local public school board welcomed guests to the Kingsville Arena Complex Wednesday, Dec. 17 to announce that land has been selected and purchased for the site of a future Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 school along Jasperson Drive. The site covers an area of 25.1 acres southeast of the Kingsville Recreation Complex grounds and was acquired at a price of $2.7 million. The land, purchased from the Remark family by the Town of Kingsville and then sold to the school board, was bought through a grant acquired by the GECDSB from the Ontario Ministry of Education.

The school will be located along an extension of Jasperson that the Town of Kingsville plans to start construction for in the New Year and complete before the arrival of 2021. The purchase of the land was approved by the town more than four years ago after it was declared that a new JK to Grade 12 school had been earmarked by the Ministry of Education for Kingsville. Prior to purchasing the land, the GECDSB considered multiple other sites located throughout the municipality. Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos explained that the Jas“It’s a massive person project will allow the project and an road to meet all structural and important one design requirements to handle for our board.” the increased traffic it will — Ron LeClair experience once the school opens. The urbanization and reconstruction of the road will allow for a three-lane profile with a left turn lane on the same side as the school and a multi use path on the west side.

The new school, to be built for 1,700 students, will cover a surface area of approximately 204,000 square feet. The development and design for the building will be undertaken

by Windsor-based Architecttura Inc. over the upcoming months, to be followed by an approval process by both the Board of Trustees and the Ministry of Education. After the design is approved, tenders will be sent out for a contractor to take on the construction phase of the project. Once the estimated two-year building process is complete, the school will replace Kingsville District High School, Kingsville Public School and Jack Miner Public School. It will also serve as the secondary school for Harrow Public School students after they’ve graduated from Grade 8.

“It’s a massive project and an important one for our board,” explained recently appointed GECDSB board of trustees chairperson Ron LeClair. “This school will provide high quality learning opportunities and a teaching environment for our students and staff for many years.”

From left to right, Essex MP Chris Lewis, Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos, Greater Essex County District School Board board of trustees chairperson Ron LeClair and Chatham-Kent Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls were among guests of an announcement that a site has been chosen and purchased for a new Kindergarten to Grade 12 school along a future extension of Kingsville’s Jasperson Drive. The announcement was made at the Kingsville Arena Complex Wednesday, Dec. 18 with an estimated completion date for the 2023-’24 school year.

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The new Kingsville facility will be the public board’s third to accommodate Kindergarten to Grade 12 students, following Herman and Tecumseh Vista Academy. Director of Education Erin Kelly, who noted that the school board first committed to a JK-12 school in Kingsville in 2016, explained that the design of the future Kingsville facility may differ from the more open concept of TVA and the separate areas that make up Herman, depending on the findings of developers after studying the Jasperson Drive site. Although outdoor running tracks are not funded by provincial Ministries, Kelly explained that a decision on such an amenity would be made after the breakdown of the budget for the school is further studied.

The Kingsville school will be the largest GECDSB build since the new Leamington District Secondary School opened its doors in September of 2017. The earliest projected opening date for the Kingsville facility, which will be significantly larger than LDSS in order to accommodate all public elementary and secondary grades for the region, is 2023-24.

“Finally, it’s coming to fruition,” said Chatham-Kent Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls. “This is a very exciting day today. We want to prepare for the future and for me, that is critical. This investment is in fact going to provide a great home for those students from JK through to 12.”

The new school, budgeted at $45 million — not including the $2.7 million to purchase the land — will also include daycare facilities.

“This is a life changing event for our school,” stated Santos. “The community is very proud to stand beside the school board as we continue to move forward.”

Cardinal Carter Cake Auction raises $2,800 for local family LEAMINGTON – Just before the Christmas break, students at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School have a 12-year tradition of auctioning off donated cakes to raise money for a local family in need or for a charitable group. This year the Student Council auctioned off 21 cakes on Dec. 19 and raised $2,800 for the Bruce family of Kingsville.

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The family is raising money to help adapt their home for his wheelchair needs.

Individual classes raised money for their bids and purchased the cakes which were donated by local businesses and school families.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Kingsville Rotary Club receives grant for water station

By Sheila McBrayne

KINGSVILLE – Kingsville’s newest service club – the Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore – has its first major project in sight.

Charter President Stacey Jones and several of the 18 official members were at Lakeside Park on Wednesday, Dec. 18 to accept a cheque of $4,000 from Ian Murray of Desjardin Insurance. Murray had nominated the new club to receive the funds and was excited when they received one of the 80 grants awarded across Canada.

The Kingsville Southshore Rotary Club started in April of this year and has been involved in several community events this summer. “We were selling bottled water at the Highland Games and it became evident that there was a need for an outdoor water station as they had to truck in water,” said Jones.

The $4,000 donation from Desjardins is earmarked for a permanent outdoor water station at Lakeside Park. Actually, the idea fits in perfectly with the Town of Kingsville’s plans for more water stations throughout

Staff at ESHC collected food all month to help the Leamington Area Salvation Army restock their shelves into the New Year.

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Hospital Food Drive for Leamington Salvation Army a success Waterstation - From left to right, Kingsville Rotary Club member Dave Jones, Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos, Kingsville Rotary Club and town council member Kim DeYong, Kingsville Rotary Club president Stacey Jones and Desjardins Insurance Kingsville co-owners Ian and Kara Murray reveal a donation of $4,000 from Desjardins Insurance Kingsville to a water station project being led by the newly-formed Rotary Club.

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the Municipality. “Ten sites were identified and hopefully we may be able to help with more,” said Jones.

The young club also has young members. “We’re a young club, demographically, we’re working families, so sometimes we bring our kids to meetings,” said Jones.

Monthly meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month and have been at various locations while the club searches for a perma-

nent home. “We’re trying to land somewhere more permanent,” she stated.

One of the first volunteer projects the club tackled was increasing the hours for the Kingsville Food Bank.

Currently, the food bank was open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

“We just thought that working families were missing out with these hours, so we cover a shift from 5 to 7 (p.m.) on Wednesdays,”

Healthy Smile, Healthy Mind In addition to looking great, dentures can significantly improve a person’s quality of life, self-esteem, and self-concept.

A denturist treats far more than just teeth.

Think about it: We use our smiles to express affection, greet new and old friends, and otherwise make connections with people around us.

In a way, a healthy, vibrant smile functions as a gateway between a person’s inner being and the outside world.

What’s more, eating is a significant part of socializing for most people. I’m sure if you reflect on your own experiences, you’ll find that many of the most significant conversations, meetings, and milestone celebrations in your life have occurred at a dinner table.

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Our experience tells us that securing a new smile often leads to meaningful social and psychological breakthroughs for denture wearers.

The effects of poor oral health on mental health is something we should talk more about. We’re not psychiatrists, but we do know that mental wellness has become an increasingly audible topicKINGSVILLE of discussion in recent years. And for good • CHATHAM • reason: According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, in any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental illness or addiction problem. By the time Canadians reach 40 years of age, 1 in 2 have—or have had—a mental illness. Moreover, we know now that mental and physical health are linked in important ways.

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She had suffered from agonizing pain and recurrent infections in her mouth for several years.

Naturally, Andrea’s complicated oral health situation interfered significantly with her ability to eat many of her favourite foods, and it had affected her mental health and self-concept profoundly.

For Andrea, even a task as straightforward as running errands around town or going to the mall became a frightening, anxiety-inducing ordeal. An interaction with a cashier that you or I might not give a second thought was incredibly stressful, as Andrea feared revealing her teeth by opening her mouth to speak.

At times, she refused to leave her home, at all, which affected not only her but also her young children.

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LEAMINGTON – According to the Salvation Army in Leamington, when school started this fall, families had increased expenses and food bank attendance skyrocketed.

The Leamington food bank had to dip into reserves from the Kettle Campaign to keep up with the 272 households they serve.

Staff at Erie Shores HealthCare has been helping to address this need in the Leamington area at this time of year with the hospital’s first ever food drive.

Staff challenged each other and the various departments to bring in canned goods to help The Salvation Army “I could not be more proud of our staff here at ESHC. We’re in the community, giving back to the families that have supported us over the years as a community hospital,” said Erie Shores HealthCare CEO Janice Dawson.

A total of 2,613 cans and non-perishable food items were collected (2,800 pounds) for the Leamington Salvation Army.

“It’s about being a part of this community, not just serving it. Helping our neighbours,” said Director of Public Relations Arms Bumanlag.

In addition to the food donation, ESHC Spiritual Care Committee generously donated a cheque for $1,500 for additional needs of The Salvation Army. Based on the success of this drive, ESHC hopes to make this an annual tradition.

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

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Council considers hard surface parking lot bylaw

By Bryan Jessop

LEAMINGTON – When requested, the Municipality of Leamington will remain willing to consider exceptions to legislation within its hard surface parking lot bylaw.

The issue was brought to council during its Tuesday, Nov. 26 meeting by manager of planning services Danielle Truax. Through a report requesting the adaption of an interim policy, a set of ‘minimum criteria’ was suggested for the hard surfacing of parking spaces. The same report indicated that wording in section 4.39 of Zoning Bylaw 890-09 — “to the satisfaction of the Municipality” — has proven open to interpretation by being questioning from property owners and applicants seeking development and expansion for their properties.

In the past, Administration has required that all new and previously established parking areas not approved by site plan control be covered with hard surfaces such as asphalt, concrete or pavement. Establishments, the report notes, have often requested alternative surfacing for their parking lots while seeking council’s direction on whether or not their plans meet zoning bylaw provisions “to the satisfaction of the Municipality.”

The decision on whether or not to adopt a clear cut policy or leave the bylaw as is LEAMINGTON – From left to right, Leamington Tomato Festival past chairperson Mike Ciacelli, Sun Parlour Amateur “If we force was then debated by Radio Club treasurer Tim Mousseau, Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers program manager Tyler Lamphier and pavement on four Leamington Tomato Festival past chairperson David Campbell reveal donations of $2,900 each to SPARC and the local members of council. acres of parking Crime Stoppers branch. As past chairs of the Tomato Festival, Ciacelli and Campbell collaborated to decide on where While all in attendance area, we’ll drive to donate the remaining funds in the Tomato Festival’s reserves. agreed that instances business out of this After considering their contacts from previous events and programs, SPARC and Crime Stoppers were chosen as reof dust being kicked town.” cipients. SPARC will invest the donation towards a mobile communications trailer while the Windsor and Essex County up is potentially irri— Larry Crime Stoppers will direct the funds towards its Tips program. This year marks the 50th anniversary of SPARC, which tating and disruptive Verbeke volunteers its services for events including parades and the Southern Footprints fundraiser directed by Campbell. for neighbours, nearby

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

A ‘peachy’ day in the USA Once again, America has garnered the rest of the world’s attention.

On Wednesday of last week, Donald Trump became the third president of the United States to face impeachment. The news is most likely going to drive the wedge between left and right wing Americans even deeper, but before the former cracks out the champagne and the latter throw themselves into the eternal pit of despair, we all need to take a step back and understand what impeachment actually means.

As an oversimplification, impeachment is akin to beJESSOP’S ing charged — not convicted — of a crime. I’ll be the to admit that when it was announced that Trump’s JOURNAL first impeachment was being considered a few weeks ago, I Bryan Jessop didn’t think it would amount to anything. Not just because it sounded too good to be true, but because the Democratic party had on numerous occasions believed they had unveiled the proverbial smoking gun to put an end to Trump’s presidency. Speculation of Russian interference with the 2016 U.S. federal election, as an example, failed to produce the traction needed to remove the 45th president from office. So too did accusations of tax evasion, personal profit stemming from the presidency, payoffs and fraud.

Anyway, Trump will go to trial in the Senate at some point in the New Year to face two ‘articles’ — Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress. Our neighbour’s House of Representatives has twice before impeached their presidents — Andrew Johnson (1868) and Bill Clinton (1998). Both were acquitted (Richard Nixon resigned before the impeachment process could take place). The experts believe that Mr. Trump will also avoid being removed from office, as the Senate is Republican controlled. Time will tell, I suppose.

Funny (but not “ha ha” funny) how political leaders tend to emerge from beneath the wheels of justice unscathed. Remember Washington D.C. Mayor Marion Barry? He faced 14 charges in the early ’90s, including three of perjury, 10 counts of drug possession and one count of conspiracy to possess cocaine. He was convicted on one of the 10 possession charges and acquitted of the others despite damning video evidence.

The rope Democrats hope to hang Trump with was weaved by somewhat more clandestine actions. The president, as it turned out, had a little half-hour phone call with the president of Ukraine. During the little chat, Trump asked him to dig up some dirt on former U.S. vice president Joe Biden, who is considered a front runner for the Democratic party’s nod as their 2020 election candidate. The carrot dangled in front of the Ukraine leader’s nose, apparently, was $400 million in military funding. Perhaps what puzzles me most is why D.T. turned to Ukraine to root through Biden’s closet for any skeletons. There could be a perfectly logical answer that I’m just not aware of, but it doesn’t seem like the most reliable source of investigators to take on such a task.

Normally, I don’t invest a whole lot of my attention into the shenanigans of Donald J. Trump.

I suppose it’s because I spend too much time worrying about what’s going on at Queen’s Park and at Parliament Hill. Do I like Trump? Nope. Support him? Nope. Feel sorry for him?

Double nope. Do I expect him to be the first-ever U.S. president to be removed from office by means other than assassination? Not only is the answer to that question another “nope,” but I don’t even believe he’ll lose the next election. I’m afraid the only outcome of his impeachment, as alluded to earlier, is the even further polarization of the American people.

In the days and weeks to come, we’re going to hear a lot about the “assault on democracy” and things of that nature. Those statements, arguments and ‘Tweets’ are going to be as dramatic as they are nauseating. Long story short, prepare for a U.S. federal election more painful to sit through than most.

The best advice I can offer is to try ignoring all the hoopla that’s sure to come. As Canadians, there’s sweet smack all we can do about it either way (the same holds true for most Americans, to be honest). Instead, spend your best efforts on having a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Original Leamington High School was the Lewis Wigle home located on the south side of Talbot Street West across from the (now vacant) Leamington District Secondary School. The school opened in 1922 with four classrooms and was dismantled when the replacement school was built.

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December 1994 - The new Mersea Township Council took the oath of office at the beginning of December of 1994. From left to right are Councillor Herm Dick, Councillor Peter Major, ClerkAdministrator Lynn Foster, Mayor Robert Schmidt, Deputy-Mayor Herb Enns and Councillor John Adams.

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Programs chosen for modernization grant

By Bryan Jessop

LEAMINGTON – Combining technology with municipal functions to produce quicker, easier and more efficient services has become more affordable for Ontario communities including Leamington.

During its Tuesday, Dec. 17 meeting, council approved of a list of suggested projects to utilize the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s (MMAH) Modernization and Efficiency grant. Using a funding formula based on the number of households and the rural or urban status of each municipality, the MMAH’s grant came to a sum of $620,201 for the Municipality of Leamington.

The unconditional grant is being allocated to each community in Ontario to assist with modernizing services in “critical and complex areas” as indicated by a report presented by director of finance and business services Laura Rauch. Although the granting of the funds is unconditional, the Ministry stressed the point that the money is to be used to improve efficiency and reduce expenditure “It’s great to growth over the long term. have the money Council agreed to spend the and great to be able $620,201 on six specific projto use it in a ects — a service delivery review proper way.” ($200,000), online service deliv— John ery ($125,000), wireless network Hammond gear ($117,500), mobile solutions

upgrades ($66,000), community engagement initiatives ($61,000) and security access control upgrades ($50,701) — accounting for every dollar of the grant amount allocated to Leamington.

“It’s great to have the money and great to be able to use it in a proper way,” explained councillor John Hammond.

Alternative projects suggested to council included a 2018/’19 fibre project, server and storage upgrades, OMCC Cycling Detection upgrades, electronic fare boxes in new municipal transit buses and development approval software.

The service delivery review may include a review of all mandatory and discretionary services, an assessment on Leamington’s capacity to achieve specific levels within those services, recommendations to reduce costs associated with service delivery, the realignment of organizational structure and alternative revenue opportunities within service delivery. The contract will be awarded based on a request for proposal (RFP) included in the 2020 budget.

Online service delivery upgrades to current systems will be based on online payments to in part accept credit card payments by a third party for property taxes, pet licenses and municipal tickets issued, as examples. Also, grant funds will be allocated to workforce management with the intention of modernizing municipal payroll away from paper-based time entry. Systems known as Questica and Caseware Integration — to be used for budget preparation purposes — will automate the current manual process.

Wireless network gear usage will be based on the fibre optic master plan as developed in 2018 to encompass connectivity of municipal facilities and wireless access for the public at Seacliff Park, the waterfront, Kinsmen Baseball Diamonds and the Monarch Trail system.

Mobile solution upgrades will be a project slated for 2020 and include modernization of mobile devices for Fire and Water services to potentially include Building Services and Bylaw. Community engagement will entail modernizing audio-visual equipment in council chambers and other equipment to assist with livestreaming council meetings. Security access control upgrades, included in the 2019 budget, will focus on security access systems at the municipal building on Erie Street North and the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

Above - Firefighters at Wheatley Station #20 of Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services welcomed visitors to a Christmas Open House at the fire hall. Station #20 firefighters are, front row, left to right: Captain Brian Cobby, Todd Unsworth, Wayne Harris (Santa), Caleb Beaupré, Caitlin Luno-Gilligan, Justin Imeson with Rory Mills, Chief Greg Hodgson.

Back row: Daniel Jones, Brett Cobby, Steve Clements, Matt Gilligan, Captain Jeri Ottley, Justin Mills. Absent from photo: Firefighters Dave Dibbley, Roy Whaley, Pete Blokker, Matt Scott, Jordan Stubbert, Kipp Cobby, Kevin Getty, and recently retired Chief Doug Tofflemire.

(Submitted Siblings Ellianna and Karter Bell of Wheatley shared their ChristPhotos) mas wishes with Santa at Wheatley Station #20’s Christmas Open House at the fire hall on Dec. 8

Colton Cobby of Wheatley tried on the child-size firefighter turnout gear at the Christmas Open House at Wheatley Fire Hall.

Wheatley Firefighters host Christmas Open House at fire hall WHEATLEY – Wheatley Station #20 of Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services hosted a Christmas Open House, which included a visit from Santa Claus, at the fire hall on Sunday, Dec. 8.

The family-friendly event provided youngsters with the chance to try on child-size firefighter turnout gear and practice putting out a fire using a simulator called a Bullseye Digital Fire Extinguisher

Training System. They also got to sit in one of the fire trucks, meet Sparky the Fire Dog and Marshall from Paw Patrol, as well as have fun at the colouring station.

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UFCW supports local groups

By Bryan Jessop

LEAMINGTON – Representatives of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) have again proven that good things truly do come in — and go — threes.

The UFCW Local 175/633 wrapped up its third annual Holiday Food Drive by presenting the collection of non-perishable food items, outdoor winter clothing items and a handful of toys to three local, charitable causes — The Leamington Salvation Army food bank, The Bridge Leamington Youth Resource Centre and the Windsor-London branch of Ronald McDonald House. This year’s initiative was the most successful to date, as a combined sum of nearly 5,000 donations were delivered. Last year, the area’s UFCW Holiday Food Drive brought in about 3,900 items while the initial campaign in 2017 drew about 3,000 items.

“This is an amazing thing to see,” said The Bridge executive director Krista Rempel. “We’re just so grateful, especially with the growing need.”

“Being able Rempel explained that the portion of the UFCW donato work with other tions set aside for The Bridge will be used in support of businesses and the its nutrition program and the Nightly Hot Meal.

UFCW yet again has “The whole concept of families helping families is inworked out to be an credible,” explained Ronald McDonald House manager overwhelming of development Kelley Montfort. “We couldn’t do what success story.”

From left to right, Leamington Salvation Army volunteer of seven years Jake Klassen and cap- we do without the fantastic support from the commu— Cynthia Garant tain Phoungern Sombounkhanh, Ronald McDonald House community engagement specialist nity.” of Southwestern Ontario Taylor Longfield, UFCW Local 175 administrator Helene Caine, Ronald “On behalf of The Salvation Army and its food bank, McDonald House London-Windsor manager of development Kelley Montfort, The Bridge Leamington Youth Resource Centre executive director Krista Rempel, youth representative Bakous we’re so grateful towards everyone at the UFCW for Nohra and operations manager Greg Wiens reveal a collection of nearly 5,000 items collected and donated through the UFCW Local 175 and 633 third annual Holiday Food Drive at the UFCW this,” explained Leamington Salvation Army Captain Phoungern Sombounkhanh. “We’ll office on Erie Street South in Leamington Thursday, Dec. 12. Ronald McDonald House, The make good of this donation to help the needy.”

Bridge and the Leamington Salvation Army food bank were the recipients of this year’s drive, This year’s UFCW Holiday Food Drive in Leamington began November 1 and ran a supported by businesses, families and individuals from throughout Leamington, Essex County duration of six weeks, led by Local 175 administrator Helene Caine. Crediting the union’s and communities including Cambridge and Mississauga.

(Southpoint Sun Photo) head office in Mississauga and other locations throughout the province with crucial support and making the drive possible, Caine has organized the food drives in Leamington since the initial program was introduced three years ago.

“We did very well this year,” Caine stated. “I’m very honoured and most of all humbled to be a part of this growing union.”

“I think it’s overwhelming,” added UFCW chief steward for Highbury Canco Scott Jackson. “It’s getting bigger and bigger and it’s helping more and more people with a wonderful cause.”

IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM In addition to the UFCW union office on Erie Street South, In Loving Memory of a dear son, brother & uncle In loving memory of my precious granddaughter drop off points for donations were set up at Canvendish Appetizers, Dr. Robert McCormick Eye Care Leamington and Kingsville, Food Basics Leamington, Leamington GM, March 16, 1971 - December 27, 2003 March 25, 2014 - December 28, 2014 Fletcher’s Cleaners, Highbury Canco, RBC Leamington and the Real Canadian Superstore of Leamington.

“Leamington GM is very happy to participate in this yearly food drive,” explained the dealership’s internet marketing specialist Cynthia Garant. “Being able to work with other businesses and the UFCW yet again has worked out to be an overwhelming success story.”

Leamington’s GM dealership set up four bins that were filled by staff and customers before being shipped to the union’s local office on Erie Street South. Leamington GM was also one of the local businesses donating prizes raffled off for UFCW members who donated 10 or more items. The With tears we saw you suffer, as we watched you fade away.

Rafih Auto Group location gave two prizes while other prizGone from us your smiling face Our hearts were almost broken, as you fought so hard to stay. es were donated by Advanced Business Systems of WindYour cheerful happy ways We knew you had to leave us, but you never went alone. sor, Cavendish Appetizers and Region 5 of the UFCW. Each Your heart that won so many friends For part of us went with you the day you left your home.

UFCW member who made a donation also received a gift In bygone happy days.

Too beautiful for earth. So little, so loved. card from Anna’s Flowers. Other supports included ColasWith brave wings she flies ... Gone too soon but never forgotten.

Missing you more today than yesterday. anti’s Tropical Gardens, Leamington Fitness, the LeamingLoved and missed, Grandma Cooper Love always, Mom and family ton Portuguese Club, Club Fitt, Imperial’s Eyeglass Shoppe, Simona’s Flowers and Home Decor, the Seacliffe Inn, Zehrs IN MEMORIAM Markets, Milo Food and Agriculture and Days Inn.

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Packing Community Chest boxes WHEATLEY – Wheatley’s Community Chest program prepared boxes for 48 families this year.

Volunteers were busy assembling the boxes on Monday, Dec. 16 at Wheatley United Church.

Pictured here, Tyler Lamb, Tyler Loop, Tyler Clark and Shelby McLaughlin were help Tracy Loop make sure each box had all the components. “The community really came through this year with donations of money and items,” said co-organizer Tracy Loop. Any items that are left over are donated to the Wheatley Food Bank.

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Province investing over $1.6 million in community safety and policing CHATHAM-KENT / LEAMINGTON – The Ontario government announced that it is providing police services across the province with the resources they need to combat crime and keep communities safe by investing $195 million through the new Community Safety and Policing (CSP) Grant over the next three years.

Of these funds, $1,665,000 will go to Chatham-Kent Police Service. This is in addition to the $24,242 for the holiday RIDE program to keep roads safe this Christmas, with $13,480 for the OPP of Essex County based in Leamington.

“Community safety has been one of the central themes of my time in office for the people of Chatham-Kent-Leamington” said MPP Rick Nicholls.

“This supports the work we did earlier this year in the COPS Act to ensure our law enforcement personnel have

all the tools they need to keep us safe”.

The grant funding will help police services pay for personnel, training, equipment, engagement and education as well as research and analysis.

Locally, police programs for the elimination in trafficking of drugs, illegal weapons, human trafficking and labour fraud have been growing in size and scope.

“The funding received goes directly toward our (CKPS) Community Mobilization Unit, Mobile Crisis

Team, Youth Officer and Public Information Officer,” said Chief Gary Conn, Chatham-Kent Police Services.

“These units work in collaboration with our community partners in mitigating complex social issues, such as people suffering from mental health, drug addictions, homelessness and further public safety concerns associated with property crimes.

These funds will assist immensely in supporting our initiatives to increase community safety and well-being.”

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From left to right, Charlie and Nicole Abdul-Massih and their son Ethan (Super Ethan’s Steps) and Chantelle Bacon and Iain Macri (Fight Like Mason Foundation) conducted Ethan & Mason’s Ultimate Gift Giving campaign where donations of gifts were given to children on active cancer treatment in the community and their siblings.

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Over 30 families receive presents from Ethan & Mason’s Ultimate Gift Giving campaign WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY – Ethan & Mason’s Ultimate Gift Giving is about fulfilling Christmas wishes for children on active treatment for cancer within the community, as well as their siblings.

Super Ethan’s Steps and Fight Like Mason Foundation partnered up for the second year in a row for this fundraiser. The Charlie and Nicole Abdul-Massih (Super Ethan’s Steps) and Iain Macri and Chantelle Bacon (Fight Like Mason Foundation) were introduced while their sons Ethan and Mason were on treatment. Both families have experienced what it’s like to go through a holiday season with a child on treatment for cancer and they wanted to help alleviate some of those stresses for these families. At the same time, they wanted to give these amazing children an ultimate Christmas. “They are so deserving and are the definition of strength, bravery and heart,” said Nicole Abdul-Massih. “Over 30 families received gifts this year.”

“Seeing all of the happy faces filled our hearts,” said Nicole. “We are so grateful to have the opportunity to be a small part of this holiday season for these wonderful families. This could not be possible without the support of our Windsor-Essex community. We had over 60 gift collection boxes throughout the community, which included schools, such as Cardinal Carter Middle School, and sports teams, like Erie North Shore Storm. We are so thankful to each and every individual who helped make this fundraiser so successful and so special.”

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ERCA outline priorities for 2020 WINDSOR / ESSEX COUNTY – Community energy planning and outreach to combat climate change, plans to monitor and reduce phosphorus and fight blue green algae, continued work to address flooding and erosion, and completing a significant restoration project on Pêche Island in partnership with the City of Windsor are just some of the top priorities the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has outlined for 2020.

“The Essex Region has experienced some of the most significant impacts to our landscapes over the last decade. We are experiencing hotter summers, warming Great Lakes, rising lake levels, warmer winters, increased rain events and more frequent, severe storms,” cautioned Richard Wyma, ERCA’s General Manager. “These changes affect every part of our lives. While efforts to slow this change must continue, we also need to help our region adapt to its impacts. To most efficiently and effectively undertake and advance this, we need to work together to improve knowledge and advance the understanding of climate change, identify risks and vulnerabilities, enhance regional preparedness; and gaps in knowledge; policy and programming related to terrestrial, aquatic and nearshore systems, infrastructure, water quality and quantity, agriculture and communities in the Essex Region.”

ERCA has identified a broad array of programs to increase habitat and forest cover; maintain and expand conservation areas and trails; assist member municipalities in protecting people and infrastructure from the dangers of flooding and erosion; and provide meaningful education and engagement opportunities for residents.

The 2020 Budget to support these programs totals $10,576,317, which includes a total levy contribution of $3,386,667. This represents an increase of $148,000, or $0.49 per person ($10.00 to $10.49 per person) though the actual cost per household ($250,000) decreased by $0.12 to $19.57.

The proposed levy increase amount is primarily to offset 2019 reductions in provincial funding for Flood Forecasting ($98,000) and costs associated with human resources.

“With changes to government priorities and associated funding cuts, it is harder to support key programs with external support. These are programs funded by levy in other conservation authorities,” added Wyma. “The proposed budget is only enough to maintain the ‘status quo’. Despite our efforts, we need to do more to improve the health of our watersheds, keep beaches open more, deal more effectively with phosphorous and blue-green algae in our lakes, and to restore more wetlands, forests and habitats. These are essential for sustainable communities to build resilience to climate change, and importantly, attract and retain the talent this region needs.”

ERCA will not fill two existing vacant staff positions and is unable to add new positions in 2020, despite significant increases in development and plan review, conservation area visitation and use of the greenways, and pressures related to flood response.

ERCA also intends to develop a new 5-Year Sustainability Plan to support initiatives identified in the Strategic Plan and the required resources to meet the needs of the region’s watersheds and municipalities.

ERCA’s annual revenues for programs and services ranks consistently in the top 10 of all 36 Conservation Authorities.

At the same time, ERCA’s operational levy funds less than 40% of its operations, placing ERCA in the bottom five of all Conservation Authorities, and well below the provincial average, which is approximately 50%.

ABOVE - Gore Hill Public School students and Principal Bill Cervini proudly stand in front of The Salvation Army vehicle that they loaded with over 2,000 items for the Leamington Salvation Army Food Bank.

RIGHT - Gator students carry several of the many boxes of items that were collected.

Gator Drive collects over 2,000 items LEAMINGTON – Gore Hill Public School’s Gator Drive collected over 2,000 individual items that were donated to the Leamington Salvation Army Food Bank by the school’s students and their families. Salvation Army staff who came to collect the items were truly impressed with the small school’s contribution, which will help many local families this holiday season.

Distracted Driving Know what counts as distracted driving - and the penalties you could face for it - before you get behind the wheel.

Drivers convicted of Distracted Driving under the new laws will be punished with a license suspension, a hefty fine and demerit points. The severity of the punishment increases with the number of subsequent offences committed: • 1st Offence: 3 days suspension and a $1,000 fine.

• 2nd Offence: 7 days suspension and a $2,000 fine.

• 3rd Offence: 30 days suspension and a $3,000 fine.

What is Distracted Driving?

Anything that causes a driver to be less focused on the road constitutes Distracted Driving. This includes activities such as: • Simply holding an electronic device in your hands (handheld communication while driving is against the law).

• Using a cellular phone to talk, text, check maps or switch playlists.

• Eating (there may not be a license suspension, but the police warn you could be fined or given 6 demerits depending on the food).

• Reading books, documents or maps.

• Typing a destination into your GPS. Contrary to what most people assume, Distracted Driving is not limited simply to the use of electronics. Doing any of the aforementioned activities while behind the wheel - even if you’re on the highway or stopped at a red light - makes you guilty of Distracted Driving.

Above - Gore Hill students, left to right, Kennady Enns, Emily Garton and Breanna Klassen showcase their baked goods during the school’s Holiday Market.

Right - Student Griffin Harder prepares for his starring role as Elfis in the school’s holiday production “Elfis and the Elves Get All Shook Up.”

Gore Hill P.S. enjoys the 12 Days of Christmas LEAMINGTON – Gore Hill Public School continued the tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas this year. Activities began December 5 and continue until December 20.

Events include a holiday concert, the school’s holiday production “Elfis and the Elves Get All Shook Up”, perfor-

mances by local entertainers like Principal Bill Cervini’s musical group Da Capo, Zumba, a Holiday Market, a visit

by Dr. Maxwell Abraham who read a holiday story to the Grade 3/4 class, and a visit from Old Saint Nick.

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Evolugen presented a cheque to Kingsville Fire Department to be used toward the purchase of technical recue equipment that will augment the fire department’s abilities for rescue or assist in the training of the team. From left to right are: Scott Moore, Fire Prevention Officer; Jeromy Garant, Training and Public Education Officer; Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos; Kevin Healey, Evolugen’s Senior Manager of Operations; Fire Chief Chuck Parsons; and Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Dean. (Submitted Photo)

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“By choosing to donate to the Kingsville Fire Department, we acknowledge the dedication and the significant contribution of each of its volunteers to the safety of our community,” said Kevin Healey, Evolugen’s Senior Manager of Operations. “We are proud to support the Kingsville Fire Department and its commitment to emergency prevention and response for the benefit of all of us.”

Kingsville mayor Nelson Santos is excited about what that donation means for the town.

“We’re thrilled to know our fire department will have even greater access to lifesaving equipment and tools that can make all the difference in their rescue efforts, thanks to the continued support from the community our firefighter’s serve,” he said.

“The items that will be purchased with this grant will augment the team’s abilities for rescue or assist in the training of the team,” said Fire Chief Chuck Parsons. “This will ensure that their rescue abilities are kept at top level and that they have increased availability to respond to emergencies at a high angle.”

The Kingsville Fire Department Kingsville Fire Department operates two fire stations and is staffed by 58 volunteer firefighters. It operates seven pieces of apparatus, a rescue boat and technical rescue trailer. The department responds to over 300 calls per year, including fires, motor vehicle accidents, medical tiered response and specialized rescue including Highway 3 and Lake Erie.

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Two Riverside players attempt to prevent Kanaan Gale of the Cougars from firing a shot on net during the first period of a WECSSAA Tier II boys hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Unico Arena.

The Cougars improved to 2-2-0 with a 2-1 victory. Gale scored the first goal of the game.

(Southpoint Sun Photo)

Cougars nip Rebels in boys hockey

By Bryan Jessop

lowing the team to rebound While no longer posting from a 5-2 loss at Central double digits on the score- Park Athletics in Windsor board, the Cardinal Carter against the Royals.

“We dominated the play boys hockey team continues for sure, but their goalie to fine tune its game.

The Cougars suited up for played really well,” exa Tuesday, Dec. 17 game plained Cougars head coach against the Riverside Rebels Chris Church of the 2-1 win hoping to shed a two-game over Riverside. “We moved losing streak that followed the puck well today, which I like to see.” the 14-2 Cardinal drubbing of Carter postthe Lajeued the vicnesse Roy“We moved tory despite als to start the puck well having two the 2019today, which senior vet20 WECSI like to see.” erans out of SAA Tier the line up.

II season.

— Chris Scoring beThe home Church gan 30 secteam did onds after just that, the opening coming out on top 2-1 in a goaltend- faceoff when Kanaan Gale ing clinic from both ends of buried a knee-high wrist Unico Arena’s surface. The from the point that found victory improved Cardinal the far, right side of NichoCarter’s record to 2-2-0, al- las Manzon’s net. Assists on

the goal went to Quinn Rodrigues and Colm Smith.

Although several scoring chances followed for the home team, it was the Rebels who struck next with less than five minutes remaining in the second period. Taking advantage of a turnover near their own blue line, Riverside’s defenders set up Andrew Meloche for a breakaway chance, where he beat Cougars’ netminder Adam Zylstra with a wrist shot to tie the score.

The game winner came in the early minutes of the third frame, where a Jason Daraiche pass found a wideopen Josh Chauvin, who made no mistake on the opportunity to establish another one-goal lead. Smith earned the second assist.

With just under five minutes to go, Zylstra flashed the glove on a shorthanded Rebels’ breakaway to help

Cardinal Carter junior girls volleyball vs. Walkerville The Cougars’ Kiana Mauricio sends the ball just over the net and onto the Tartans’ half of the court towards an awaiting Walkerville blocker during a WECSSAA Tier II junior girls volleyball match at Cardinal Carter Tuesday, Dec. 17. The Cougars were swept in set scores of 25-15, 25-19 and 25-12, bringing their record to 0-3.

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preserve the win. The 4:20 p.m. curfew buzzer declared the game’s completion with 3:31 showing on the clock.

Cardinal Carter was zero for three on the power play while Riverside was held to zero for two.

“Our team is improving, although the scoreboard is going the other way,” said Church. “There were way too many penalties in the loss to Lajeunesse. Other than that, we didn’t play much different.”

The Cougars will host the Massey Mustangs Tuesday, Jan. 7 with a 3 p.m. start.

From there, they’ll embark upon a four-game road trip against Herman, Riverside, Tecumseh Vista Academy

and Massey. The regular season will end at home Tuesday, Feb. 4 with a 3 p.m. start against Herman.

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Your generosity is limitless this week, Taurus. Your efforts will be rewarded to you in kind in the near future. Keep your charitable efforts coming.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Sun Parlour Curling Club 60th Anniversary Committee members are, from left to right, Matt Dick, Melissa Paine (chair), Henry Furtado, Linda Patkau, Tony Braithwaite and Deb Gahwiler. Absent from photo: Lisa Dick.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Getting your point across to others may prove challenging, Gemini. Slow down and explain yourself clearly. Being amenable to compromise can help.

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A cheque for $12,700 was presented to Erie Shores HealthCare. Pictured from left to right are: Rob Squire, President; Melissa Paine, 60th Anniversary Committee Chair; Janice Dawson, Erie Shores HealthCare CEO; and Matt Dick, Vice President.

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Sun Parlour Curling Club celebrates 60 years and supports ESHC As part of their 60th anniversary celebrations, members of Sun Parlour Curling Club raised funds for Erie Shores Health Care to help purchase new diagnostic imaging equipment.

A total of $12,700 was raised and donated to the Erie Shores Health Foundation. The funds will go towards purchasing life-

saving equipment in the Diagnostic Imaging department at Erie Shores HealthCare.

The 60th Anniversary Committee chose this fundraiser as a way to both celebrate and give back to the local community in a way that all members will see the results. Members of SPCC hail from all parts of Essex

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 This is a good time to share positive thoughts with others, Capricorn. With the new year on the horizon, resolutions are at the forefront of many people’s minds.

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“I’m honoured to be a member of the Sun Parlour Curling Club and to witness what they do to give back to our community and make a difference at our local hospital. This year our Diagnostic Imaging department will administer over 96,000 tests and these funds will go directly to purchasing lifesaving equipment for our patients,” said Erie Shores HealthCare CEO and curler Janice Dawson.

The weekend began on Friday afternoon with a Community Challenge event where various community groups gave curling a try for a good cause. Participants representing Atlas Tube, ESHC, Lakeside Produce and Leamington OPP tried their hand at curling.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Lots of local wine options to explore This issue’s question comes from Micheline in Kingsville: I really enjoy wines from Bordeaux; when I buy local, I usually purchase a sweet red wine. The other day, my husband brought home a local merlot and I really don’t like wines that “repeat” on me. What would you recommend?

Micheline, thanks for the great question. The traditional Bordeaux blend is primarily Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, so your husband was on the right track.

Each grape on its own, of course, has its own specific characteristics and flavours. Merlot on its own is a medium-full bodied wine with medium tannins, which shouldn’t normally give too much of a “repeating” sensation, but I think what your palate is missing is Carmen Danner the smoothness and the polish that comes from a blend of grapes.

The joy of a Bordeaux blend is the way the three grapes play off each other and bring out the best in each other. You can get a similar experience from a local Meritage blend, which is a blend of the same three grapes as the main players in a Bordeaux. When comparing an old world blend like Bordeaux to a new world blend like Meritage, we’re not really playing fair, since the age of the vines that produce the grape plays a significant factor, as it does with any wine, and local wineries produce blends A Zone playdown turned into a battle of the sexes at the Sun Parlour Curling Club on Monday, that have proven themselves at international wine competitions year after year.

Dec. 9. Two teams played in a double knockout after each had one win during two comePelee Island Winery, Colio Estate Winery, Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, Muscedere from-behind nail-biting eight-end games. It looked like the men`s team had it wrapped up after the scoreboard said 7-2 after four ends, but the women never gave up. After they scored Vineyards, Cooper’s Hawk Estate Winery, Colchester Ridge Estate Winery and Vivace Esthree points in the seventh end, the score was 8-7 for the men. The women stole two points in tate Winery all make a Meritage blend. Viewponite Estate Winery has a couple of different the eighth end for the win and the opportunity to go to Toronto for the Provincial Grandmasblends of Merlot and what they list as “Cabernet”, which usually means Cabernet Franc ter’s competition. Although there were many great shots on both sides, the women’s team of and Cabernet Sauvignon, but it’s not labelled “Meritage”. Alexsander Estate Winery also Peggy Darmody, Sue Young, Carol Quinn and skip Cathy Moncur (in photo) will travel to Tohas their own name for this blend, “Amarouge”. There are lots of local options for you to ronto next March. The men`s team, skipped by Wayne Quinn, included Carl Young, Will Patkau explore and enjoy and I do and Jim Sudds.

(Submitted Photo) apologize to any wineries that I may have missed in SCRAMBLE ANSWER the above list. I wish you happy hunting and look forThe following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores for December 9. ward to hearing about your Games Over 180: Manfred Dickau 201, Aaron Dickau 205-201-196, Shaun Garnham experiences.

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High Handicap Games: Alex Levchuk 293, Jack Valade 288, Tys Schaafsma 285.

High Handicap Series: Alex Levchuk 823, Tys Schaafsma 803, Heinz Kosempel 787.

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Sharks continue to prey on 73’s

By Bryan Jessop

Christmas Day was only a week away at the time, but the Wheatley Omstead Sharks were not in the giving spirit against the Essex 73’s.

A Wednesday, Dec. 18 match between the Stobbs Division adversaries ended in a 4-1 victory for the Sharks at Wheatley Area Arena. The result snapped a six-game winning streak for the 73’s and allowed the Sharks to maintain the distinction of being the only team that has yet to lose against Essex so far this season.

“We compete harder against the top four and seem to take for granted the bottom half of the league,” noted Wheatley’s head coach Josh Carnevale. “We’ve got to make this kind of effort against everyone. Hopefully this is an indication of how we approach the rest of the season.”

The Sharks played one of their most physical periods over the first 20 minutes of the match, although they at times struggled to clear the puck from their own zone. Jordan Paquette opened the scoring within the first three minutes, snapping the puck from a sharp angle from the left of the net.

The shot found an opening in Connor Meyerink’s armour for the 1-0 lead and Paquette’s fifth of the season. Devin St. Pierre and Josh Bennett assisted.

Persistence from the 73’s forward “We compete lines paid off for harder against the the visitors with top four and seem less than two minutes to go to take for granted in the opening the bottom half of frame, as Darcy the league.”

Haupt tapped an — Josh ice level shot past Carnevale Jackson Ford for a 1-1 deadlock.

W h e a t l e y ’s power play took effect less than two-and-a-half minutes into the second stanza, when Paquette brought his team back into the lead after being set up by Shannon Olsen and Alex Anastaskos.

Kristian Pelling added to the Sharks lead with his first as a Shark against his old team, assisted by Dawson Iles and Alixe Saliba. With just over a minute and a half showing on the second period’s clock, Braydon Davis made it 4-1 after taking feeds from Matt Taylor and Ethan Litster.

Both teams fired nine shots at the opposition’s net in the third period, but neither added to the scoreboard. Wheatley was outshot 32-27 while going one for eight on the power play as Essex was held to zero for five. Jackson Ford registered the victory in net, although he and several other play-

ABOVE - The Southpoint Point Pelee Karting atom minor Capitals are introduced to spectators prior to a Wednesday, Dec. 18 game between the hosting Wheatley Omstead Sharks and Essex 73’s. The team is made up of last season’s novice major OMHA champions and thus far, has won three tournaments in 2019-20 — Southpoint’s own Capitals Cup, the Randy Martin Tournament in Lakeshore and the ‘Best of the Best’ Tournament in Halton Hills. Minor hockey players were offered free pizza during the first intermission of the Sharks’ game, won 4-1 by Wheatley.

LEFT - Ryan Wall of the Sharks shovels a pass to teammate Dawson Iles while Owen Meyerink of the 73’s gives chase and Riley Meyerink guards the Essex net during the first period of a Wednesday, Dec. 18 Stobbs Division match at Wheatley Area Arena. The Sharks disrupted a six-game winning streak for the 73’s by posting a 4-1 victory.

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ers were ejected in the final minute of play over physical altercations. Carnevale explained that players on his team jumped to the defense of a teammate who was crosschecked in the neck in the Sharks’ zone, after which point Ford left his crease in an effort to separate teammates from Essex players. From there, Meyerink left his net in the 73’s end of the rink to engage in a fight with Ford. All 12 players on the ice at the time were assessed either fighting majors and misconducts or roughing/inciting penalties. Carnevale expects to see two- to three-game suspensions handed out to three or four of his players.

The game was preceded by the introduction of the Southpoint Minor Hockey Association’s atom minor Point Pelee Karting Capitals, who’ve recently won their third tournament of the season. The team, made up mostly of last season’s minor novice OMHA ‘A’ champions, took top honours in the Halton Hills ‘Best of the Best’ tournament, the Randy Martin Tournament hosted by nearby Lakeshore and their own Capitals Cup Challenge. During the first intermission, all attending minor hockey players were treated to

County Bridge results Leamington Half Century Centre, Dec. 16: North/ South - 1st Jeanne Manners and Shirley Plant, 2nd Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Helen Preyde and Buddy Ellwood. East/ West - 1st Ross Macintosh and Roy Trowell, 2nd George Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Roger Cote and Frank Duransky. Bridge games are each Monday at 12:45 p.m.

Members and new members are welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Dec. 18: North/South - 1st Marilyn Robbins and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Shirley Plant and Jeanne Manners, 3rd Roger Cote and Marie Ellwood. East/West - 1st Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan, 2nd Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 3rd John Campbell and Shirley Morel.

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STAR WARS: RISE OF SKYWALKER (PG) Daily 12:45 3:45 6:45

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Awards reception on Fri Jan 17, 7pm. All welcome, free!

FOREST & TREES: dove bay art/dorit girash MARKET PLACE: artist market - cafe - wine bar ART SUPPLY STORE: christmas sale on now

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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.

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a pizza dinner in the second floor lobby while getting the chance to meet Capitals alumni goalie and New York Rangers prospect Tyler Wall.

On Saturday, Dec. 21, the Sharks hosted the Admirals for a rare early evening weekend game. From there, the Wheatley squad headed off to Blenheim to face the Blades for a Sunday, Dec. 29 match. Results from the two games were not available by the advanced holiday deadline.

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BOX OFFICE CLOSED UNTIL JAN. 8/20 UPCOMING EVENTS DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE - Friday, January 31, 2020. Doors 6:30 pm Show 7 pm - admission pass the hat.

AUDITION CALL - January 14, 2020 - Jesus Christ Superstar 6:30 pm - 8 pm at The Bank Theatre.

MUSICIAN CALL - Jesus Christ Superstar - download submission package at www. banktheatre.com CALL FOR DIRECTORS - Direct a show at The Bank Theatre - download submission package and submit to banktheatre@gmail.com before December 30, 2019. Package at www.banktheatre.com CALL FOR PERFORMING MUSICIANS - Solo, Duo, Trio or Band. If you’d like to perform at The Bank Theatre 2020 season, download your submission package at www.banktheatre. com and submit before December 30, 2019 to banktheatre@gmail.com

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

1949 Ford in magazine ad.

Dad’s first car a 1949 Ford On a recent visit to the Renaissance Chiropractor on Talbot Street in Leamington, I met Andy Coppola, who told me the first car he remembers riding in was his dad’s 1949 Ford.

His dad bought the car for $40 in 1960 and later doubled his money by selling it for $80.

It was a light blue two-door sedan with a radio and heater and a large outside sun visor in front of the windshield. It served the family well for Bill Sherk the next five years before being sold while the family returned to Europe for a year.

When they returned to Leamington in 1966, Andy’s dad bought a red Pontiac Parisienne (“a big car,” recalls Andy) and this is the car that Andy was able to drive when he turned 16 in 1970.

A few weeks ago, I wrote the story of the first car owned by Larry Ross of Leamington. It also was a light-blue 1949 Ford two-door sedan which Larry purchased secondhand from Eaton Motors on Talbot Street East in Leamington in the early ’50s, and then later traded it for a green 1950 Ford.

Just after Larry bought his ’49 Ford, he took it to Lloyd Thomas’s body shop on Oak Street to have the hood ornament and trunk handle shaved off. He also had the car repainted a salmon colour, a very popular colour on Ford hardtops at that time. And he added two-inch lowering blocks in the back end for the “speedboat” look.

When Andy told me about his dad’s ’49 Ford, I began to wonder if it was the same car owned by Larry a few years earlier. Larry did not have a big outside sun visor, but a later owner could have put that on, along with the hood ornament and trunk handle removed by Larry.

A later owner could also have repainted the car back to the original light blue, which would still be visible on the firewall and inside the trunk.

And that later owner could also have removed the two-inch lowering blocks for safety. Larry remembers how careful he had to be when going over bumps with people in the back seat. The scraping sound you heard were the tailpipes dragging on the road.

I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca

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Community WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 25TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER Wednesday, December 25 at 12 noon for those who will be alone or who will go without at St. John the Evangelist Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. No cost or obligation.

Register by Dec. 20 by calling 519-326-3111.

Special invitation to shut-ins in Leamington, Wheatley, Kingsville area only - if you are unable to attend, volunteers will be pleased to deliver your meal.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 SATURDAY MORNING MOVIES AT WHEATLEY LIBRARY - Sat. Dec. 28 at 10:30 a.m. is “Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure” at 10:30 a.m. Bring a blanket, settle in and enjoy the show.

STAY ‘N’ PLAY ACTIVITIES at Wheatley Library, Sat. Dec. 228th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Drop-in crafts and activities for kids of all ages to enjoy.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 SATURDAY MORNING MOVIES AT WHEATLEY LIBRARY - Sat. Jan. 4 at 10:30 a.m. is “Babar the Movie”. Bring a blanket, settle in and enjoy the show.

STAY ‘N’ PLAY ACTIVITIES at Wheatley Library, Sat. Jan. 4th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Drop-in crafts and activities for kids of all ages to enjoy.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 “WHOLE FOODS – NOT A FAD DIET” with Karen, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Tuesday, Jan. 7, 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North. Karen will explain how just eating whole foods can change how you feel

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from head to toe! No Cost. 226-773-5830 or email admin@kingsvillecentre.com, www. kingsvillecentre.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, January?, 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, JANUARY 9 SEWING WITH BETTY - Thurs., Jan 9, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North. Betty does simple sewing repairs such as fixing a hem, buttons, seam/pocket repair and putting on a patch. No Cost. 226-773-5830, admin@ kingsvillecentre.com, www.kingsvillecentre. com REFLEXOLOGY - Thurs, Jan 9, 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. Call -226-773-5830 or email admin@ kingsvillecentre.com, www.kingsvillecentre. com YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON - Thursday, January 9, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North. A home-style lunch for those 55+ & young at heart! Menu: ham, scalloped potatoes, veggies, dessert & beverages. Cost: Tickets are $7.00 in advance, $8.00 at the door; purchase at KCC. Call -226-773-5830 or email admin@kingsvillecentre.com, www.kingsvillecentre.com

MONDAY, JANUARY 13 DIVORCE CARE SUPPORT GROUP 13-WEEK PROGRAM. Starts Monday, January 13, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Call MeadowBrook Church, 219 Talbot Rd. E., Leamington, at 519-326-3605 for more info.

WEE READERS STORYTIME at Wheatley Library, Mondays at 10:00 a.m. January 13, 20, 27, February. 3, 10, 24, and March 2, 9.

Free fun and interactive program for ages 0-4. Songs, stories, rhymes and more.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 PHARMACY SERIES WITH AARON NIXON, Pharm.D. PPh., Main Street Pharmacy, Kingsville - Tuesday, January 14, 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North. Aaron presents engaging and information filled seminars.

Topic yet to be determined. No Cost. 226773-5830 or email admin@kingsvillecentre.com, www.kingsvillecentre.com

Thomas Michaud of the Flyers maneuvers in the Lincolns’ zone with the puck under the watch of St. Marys’ Brayden Hislop during the opening period of a Thursday, Dec. 19 GOJHL match at Highbury Canco Arena.

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Flyers and Lincolns settle on draw

By Bryan Jessop

Early game penalty trouble in the final Thursday night home game of the decade has left the Leamington Flyers fit to be tied.

The six-point gap between second- and third-place teams in the GOJHL’s Western Conference neither shrunk nor widened following a Thursday, Dec. 19 match at Highbury Canco Arena, as the hosting Flyers and St. Marys Lincolns battled to a 2-2 deadlock. The hosts led twice, but couldn’t keep St. Marys at bay to prevent equalizers.

Leamington opened the scoring less than 100 seconds into the game as Thomas Michaud — leading a rush from the left side of the St. Marys net — set loose a low wrist shot from within the faceoff circle that cleanly beat Cyrus Martin in goal for the early 1-0 lead. Assists were earned by Joey Johnson and Nicholas Beneteau.

A trio of consecutive tripping penalties slowed down the Flyers’ offense starting shortly after the goal, giving the Lincolns the opportunity to steal the game’s early momentum. At even strength, Josh Martin one timed a low shot past Ryan Polidori after taking a pass from teammate Justin McIntyre.

The second period unfolded as a replay of the first, where Leamington jumped out to another one-goal lead only to have St. Marys bounce back to tie. Nearing the game’s midway mark, Josh King found the back of the Lincolns net in an unassisted effort. A minute and 13 seconds later Brayden Hislop responded for the guests, also at even strength.

Although the Flyers outshot the visitors 13-9 in the third, the final 20 minutes of regulation failed to produce another goal for either side. For the sixth time this season and the second consecutive night, Leamington headed into extra minutes, starting with five minutes of four-on-four play. Neither team was able to produce a third goal through either the first or second overtime session, forcing Leamington to settle for its first stalemate of the season.

The Flyers outshot their guests 34-27 and went zero for two on the man advantage as the Lincolns were zero for four.

On December 18 in London, the Flyers surrendered three one-goal leads to suffer a 4-3 double overtime loss. Wyatt O’Neil scored twice in the first period, with a Josh LeBlanc goal for the Nationals in between. Eric Guest tied the game for London on a power play halfway through the third before Adam Jeffery notched a go-ahead goal to give Leamington a 3-2 advantage going into the second intermission.

Michael Boushy tied the game with 5:22 to go in the third frame, setting the stage for overtime. Following five scoreless minutes of four on four, Max Vinogradov potted the winner against Matthew Waite during three-on-three play in the fifth frame. Leamington was outshot 34-25 and was scoreless on one power play while London went one for one.

Results from a Sunday, Dec. 22 match against the Sarnia Legionnaires — Dominos Pizza Day at Highbury Canco Arena — were unavailable prior to the holiday press deadline.

The Flyers’ next home game will be played Thursday, Jan. 9 at 7:10 p.m. against the Chatham Maroons.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF WINDSOR-ESSEX: MEMORY CAFE - Wed, Jan 15, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North. What is a Memory Café? A memory café provides a FREE gathering place for people living with dementia, their care partners, families and friends to relax, and enjoy refreshments. It also provides socialization, discussions, and entertainment all in a coffee shop environment. No Cost. For more information contact Alzheimer’s’ Society 519-974-2220 ext. 244 or 226-773-5830 or email admin@kingsvillecentre.com, www.kingsvillecentre.com

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Leamington Goodfellows prepare 350 baskets for Christmas LEAMINGTON – The Leamington Goodfellows were busy filling the hundreds of baskets that will be distributed in time for Christmas. The Goodfellows have been collecting food items from schools, business and groups to help the less fortunate in Leamington.

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Local students receive Harold Hewitt Scholarship ESSEX COUNTY – On Thursday, December 5, WFCU Credit Union (WFCU) announced the recipients of their 2019 Harold Hewitt Scholarship (HHS). A sum of $44,700 was awarded to 28 recipients who were selected from amongst the 552 submissions received.

Local recipients of the scholarship funds are Ashley Froese, a Grade 7 student at Queen Elizabeth Public School who was awarded a $1,700 scholarship, and Kyra Lear, a Grade 11 student at Kingsville District High School who received a $2,000 scholarship.

Funds will be entrusted to WFCU Credit Union in the name of the recipients to be used towards their post-secondary education.

The Harold Hewitt Scholarship, which was inspired by the late Harold Hewitt, a longterm Director on the WFCU Credit Union Board, began in 2001 as part of WFCU Credit Union’s annual community investment program.

This year’s submission topic was ‘You are a superhero and you have to use your powers to make a positive change in the world. What powers do you have and how would you use them?’

“The submissions we received from our recipients, and all applicants, assures me that our community is going to be in good hands for years to come,” said Marty Gillis, Chair, WFCU Credit Union Board of Director. “The youth in our community are inspired, empathetic, driven individuals and WFCU is proud to play a role in supporting these future role-models and leaders.”

Since its’ establishment, over $262,950 in scholarships has been awarded to 325 youth in the region for post-secondary education.

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The Sun in Columbia

Emilio and Lisa Massanisso of Kingsville took along a copy of the Southpoint Sun on a trip to Cartagena, Colombia, in May. They are pictured here with two of the locals. The port city is on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colourful colonial buildings.

The Sun in Atlanta

The Dunford family of Leamington enjoyed their 8th annual Detroit Tiger baseball trip. Warren, Cheryle and their children Heather, Mark and Todd flew to Atlanta, Georgia, to watch the Tigers take on the Braves at SunTrust Park. This year they got a shout-out from Matt Shepard, play-by-play announcer with Fox Sport Detroit, during the broadcast.

The Sun Las Vegas

Dale and Anne Pickle of Wheatley helped pass the long winter months by taking a trip to Las Vegas. One of the highlights of their vacation was a ride on the High Roller, a 550-foot tall, 520-foot diameter giant Ferris wheel – currently the tallest Ferris wheel in the world.

The Sun in Cuba This past winter, Jennifer Mee and Jamie Ross of Kingsville vacationed in Varadero, Cuba, which is on the narrow Hicacos Peninsula. They took the Southpoint Sun with them everywhere they went in the popular beach resort town.