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Ontario strengthens stay-at-home restrictions TORONTO — In an attempt to alleviate skyrocketing COVID-19 case counts and reduce the strain on the hospital system, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced additional restrictions to Ontarians on Friday. Amendments to the previous Emergency Order were made, to provide police and other provincial offences officers enhanced authority to support enforcement of Ontario’s stay-at-home order. In addition, the Emergency Order was extended for two additional weeks from its original 28-day duration. The order is due to be lifted around May 20 now, but Ford reserved the right to extend it further. Effective Saturday morning, April 17, Ford deemed that police officers and other provincial offences officers now had the authority to require anyone to provide their home address and purpose for not being at their residence. This decision was met by resistance from about 40 police services across the province, who quickly came out to say that they would not be randomly stopping vehicles to check their compliance. With Friday’s announcement, came other restrictions that tightened up previous limits for certain things, such as indoor and outdoor gatherings, religious services and workplace restrictions. Golf courses, which up until now had been allowed to open, were closed as of Saturday morning. Playgrounds were ordered closed, which had local municipal employees scrambling to cordon them off with caution tape. By Saturday afternoon, after outcry from residents and doctors alike, Ford retracted the playground ban and allowed them to open back up, cautioning people to maintain social distancing while at the neighbourhood parks. Ford and his team have also reduced the capacity limits in grocery, pharmacy, convenience and big box stores to 25 per cent, which is half of the number allowed just last week. They are also limiting the capacity of funerals, weddings and religious services, rites or ceremonies to 10 people, indoors or outdoors. The information changes daily, so be sure to visit Ontario.ca for up-to-date information.

The playground at Leamington’s Rickway Park was shut down with caution tape on Friday as part of the government’s new restrictions, but opened back up over the weekend when the playground portion of the restrictions was reversed. Sun photo

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AGCO suspends liquor license at Family Kitchen Restaurant

RALLY IN UPTOWN LEAMINGTON LEAMINGTON — About 50 people showed up at a second rally in uptown Leamington on Tuesday morning — two weeks after a first rally attracted about 250 people. They were gathered in front of the Family Kitchen Restaurant on Erie Street South, to share their unhappiness with current provincial health restrictions. Sun photo

Riley guest speaker at ASK meeting KINGSVILLE — The Arts Society of Kingsville (ASK) will be holding their virtual Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 29 at 7 pm. Leamington Arts Centre Director Chad Riley, will be the guest speaker. He will showcase the innovations

that the gallery is now embracing to promote the arts in this viral age. Contact ASK President Ann Ducharme to join the meeting on Zoom by April 28, at annducharme11@ gmail.com.

LEAMINGTON -- The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liquor licence of Family Kitchen, located at 73 Erie Street South, Leamington. The interim suspension takes effect immediately. The Registrar has also issued a Notice of Proposal (NOP) to revoke the establishment’s liquor licence for infractions of the Liquor Licence Act (LLA). “The Registrar has reasonable grounds to believe that the licence holder will not carry on business in accordance with the law and with integrity and honesty,” said a recent notice sent out by AGCO.. AGCO was advised that on March 6, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) found the establishment to be operating in contravention of the Reopening Ontario Act (ROA). The licensee was charged with breaching an order made under the Emergency Management and Public Protection Act (EMCPA) and continued under the ROA. On April 8, a Declaration of Emergency and a Province-wide Stay-at-Home Order was made under the EMCPA. According to AGCO, Family Kitchen has since repeatedly contravened the orders made under the EMCPA. On April 9 and again on April 15, an AGCO Compliance Official attended the restaurant and patrons were observed dining within the establishment. On April 14, the licensee was again charged with Failing to Comply with a continued Emergency Order, on this occasion by Municipality of Leamington Bylaw officials. “Those who hold a licence to sell alcohol are responsible for meeting their obligations under the LLA, and to act with honesty and integrity,” said the release. An establishment served with an interim suspension or a NOP has the right to appeal the Registrar’s action to the Licence Appeal Tribunal, which is an adjudicative tribunal independent of the AGCO and part of Tribunals Ontario.

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President looking ahead to better days for Leamington Fair By Mark Ribble The 173-year history of the Leamington Fair has been interrupted before, but President Dan Wiper wants the community to know, they are “down, but not out.” Wiper’s comments came as he made the difficult announcement to once again, put plans on hold for this year’s Leamington Fair. Wiper, current President of the Leamington District Agricultural Society, points out that there still may be time to have a fair, but with the June 11-13 weekend fast approaching, it’s not feasible to expect to hold a fair on that weekend. However, he’s not ruling out the possibility of having something in the fall, should the COVID-19 pandemic quiet down enough to do it safely. “Never say never,” he said. “We could pull something together quickly if our amusement company was open to it.” The amusement company he speaks of, is World’s Finest Shows, whom the Agricultural Society contracted last year to run their midway. With the 2020 Leamington Fair put on the back burner, both the Agricultural Soci-

ety and World’s Finest were looking forward to bringing a bigger and better midway to Leamington in 2021 for the first time in many years. As the third wave of COVID has cancelled many 2021 fairs throughout the province, Wiper is hoping that maybe — just maybe — an open date might pop up later in the year. “I’m holding on to a sliver of hope,” he says. Meanwhile, it’s almost business as usual at the Leamington Fairgrounds, where the Agricultural Society has been the steward of the property for nearly 200 years. Contrary to what many may believe, the fairgrounds are not municipal property and the society gets no municipal funding — it’s fully run by volunteers. “We put our hearts and souls into this place,” Wiper said. The countless hours of grass cutting, maintenance and paperwork aren’t visible to those who attend the racetrack or fair once or twice a year. The group works hard to make sure things are kept up. They have recently installed new washroom facilities in the horse paddock and put a new roof on barn#1, keeping the

horse people comfortable, who use the grounds daily. Walking through the grounds, you can almost hear the roar of the demolition derby crowd and smell the midway’s fried onions and cotton candy. Wiper says, those sounds and smells will be back. “If not this year, then next year,” he says. “We like to see the joy on the kids’ faces.” As for the raceway, the Lakeshore Harness Racing Association still has their race dates booked from August through October this year and that group is waiting patiently for the government to re-open live harness racing. It’s currently on hold province-wide, but they did open it back up last year, just in time for Leamington Raceway to get started. Wiper says they are gradually getting the grandstand back to its former condition, after vandals broke some windows and seating over the winter. They are replacing all the planking in the seating area and the side windows on the upper grandstand. This follows a new roof that was installed last year. So things are looking ‘fair’ for the Leamington District Agricultural Society, and Wip-

er hopes — like everyone else — that life will get back to normal, so they can go forward

with their plans for the newlook Leamington Fair and its grounds.

Leamington District Agricultural Society President, Dan Wiper, at the Leamington Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 17. Wiper says the 2021 edition of the Leamington Fair is in jeopardy due to COVID restrictions, but the society is working hard to keep the grounds ready. Sun photo

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WHEATLEY — A mobile vaccination clinic run by the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and Chatham-Kent EMS, proved to be the shot in the arm that Wheatley needed last Thursday, April 15. The drive-thru clinic, the first of its kind in the area, was set up at Wheatley Area Arena from 10 am to 6:30 pm. About 300 vaccination appointments were booked in the days leading up to the clinic, which was a pilot project in Chatham-Kent for those 60-plus. The well-organized clinic was praised by local participants for the ease and quickness of the process. Sun photo

Kingsville Fire receives provincial funds REGIONAL —– Kingsville Fire Department is among seven area municipal departments to receive funds from the Ontario government in order to address the impacts of COVID-19. Chatham-Kent-Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls announced last week

that the Ontario Government is investing $58,100 to help Windsor Fire and Rescue Services, $9,600 for Essex Fire and Rescue Services, $10,300 for Tecumseh Fire and Rescue Services, $10,000 for Amherstburg Fire Department, $9,900 for Kingsville Fire Department,

$13,600 for Lakeshore Fire Department, and $12,000 for LaSalle Fire Services in order to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will enhance fire safety training and support safety inspection programs to ensure compliance with the Ontario Fire Code. “Even during the hardships of COVID-19, we need to guarantee our communities are still being protected and our government is here to support Ontario’s fire services,” said Nicholls. “This investment will enhance fire safety throughout many communities and ensure the technologies and equipment needed to support training and fire inspections are being provided.” The funding is part of a $5 million provincial investment to help municipal fire services respond to the local impacts of COVID-19 which created risks and unprecedented challenges for fire departments to conduct training and fire safety inspections. This one-time funding will enhance in-person and online educational instruction needs by increasing access to additional training. It will also support updates to specialized critical equipment, such as high-speed internet, to enhance virtual training and enable remote options to support fire safety and compliance with Ontario’s Fire Code while minimizing exposure to the virus.

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One year after Well, here we are in lockdown again. It sounds like a bad movie that keeps playing over and over again, doesn’t it? So now, the province has shut down golf courses and other outdoor activities. They did rescind the playground closures over the weekend, so there’s that. With all of the flip-flopping, it’s no wonder the conspiracy theorists’ numbers are growing. In the beginning of this pandemic — more than a year ago — I really felt that Doug Ford and Justin Trudeau were handling it quite well. Watching Trudeau’s daily news conference was refreshing compared to what we were seeing daily out of D.C. Ford seemed genuinely concerned for the health and welfare of his constituents. Now, he just looks tired. Fast-forward all these months and Trudeau has not been visible in quite awhile, while Ford has instituted restriction after restriction, hoping to make a dent in the third wave of this virus. Ford is battling two major fronts here: The variants of concern and the anti-masker contingent, which seems to be growing with every announced health measure. All the while, they are attempting to ramp-up the vaccinations against a growing deficit of undelivered doses. If we could only go back to last summer and do things differently. Wait, we were warned that there would be second and third waves and we basically ignored that. Now, the chants are getting louder. “Lockdowns don’t work! Masks don’t work! We have a right to our freedom!” “If the sheep are scared, they should stay home! God will protect us!”

Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon Mark Ribble menu. Speed Many of those people gathered up-boat rides were available town Tuesday and a couple of Tuesdaysfrom the Cedar ago, are the same people who gathered,Beach Drug in smaller numbers, last spring to sayStore for 50 that the big bad government was takingcents a ride for summer away their rights. Now, take that number and multiplyvisitors renting it ten-fold and you’ve got a fair part ofa cabin or for cottagers not the population who will never “con-owning a boat. form” to wearing a mask, and will nevThe boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This er take the “experimental injection”. photograph of an unidentiﬁed family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in This group gets larger with every the late 1940s or early 1950s.

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passing week, as people get tired of the lockdowns and decide that ‘enough is enough.’ They give up and they follow like sheep (sound familiar?). They may not be as radical as those who are shaking their signs at your car windshields, or yelling at you as you pass by, but they have been swayed to the other side of this and it will be tough to bring them back. We can all support our local restaurants, simply by ordering takeout and making sure we spread the wealth among all of them. I realize that ordering takeout is not as exciting as gathering in large, maskless numbers and shouting at the top of your lungs, but it is extremely helpful for all of the restaurants that choose to follow the guidelines. As my late dad would say, “It’ll do in a pinch.” We can only hope that our area and our province, survives this and moves forward. We can only hope that the vaccinated eventually out-number the non-vaccinated. We can only hope that there is no fourth wave. We can only hope.

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A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

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Juried Student Art Show in its 23rd year LEAMINGTON — Although things may be handled a little differently than in past years, the 23rd Annual Juried Student Art Show is now on at the Leamington Arts Centre. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, this year’s virtual show features 127 works by 50 different students, involving 10 schools across the region. Because of the generosity of the two sponsors, entries were free and a nearly $2000 cash prize board was available for the students. Schools represented in this year’s show included Cardinal Carter, Vincent Massey Secondary, LDSS, Sandwich Secondary, Tecumseh Vista Academy, KDHS, Western Secondary, Belle River, Kennedy Collegiate and General Amherst. Three distinguished judges took the time to examine the artwork and based their judgement on visual impact, technical qualities and skills, composition and creativity. The judges were Henry Noestheden, creative and professional sculptor, who is a co-founder of Dutch Boys Chocolate in Kingsville; John Noestheden, who has taught sculpture and drawing at the University of Regina and whose work has been exhibited internationally; Laura Douciere, a New York City-based multi-disciplinary artist who’s work explores relationships between psychology and design.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Police still looking for driver who hit 89-year-old on Highway 3 KINGSVILLE — The Kingsville detachment of the OPP has issued an update on the hit-and-run

accident that occurred along Highway 3 last week. On April 13 at 11:25

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of

Carlos Borges May 17, 1960 – April 25, 2020

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

p.m., OPP responded to a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Highway 3, near County Road 34, in the Town of Kingsville. The driver failed to remain at the scene. The victim, an 89-yearold Leamington man, was crossing Highway 3 when he was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The suspect vehicle may be a dark grey, possibly metallic, late model Honda Civic and may have damage to the front right passenger side and is likely missing the pas-

senger side mirror. OPP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the involved driver and vehicle. Police are asking any vehicle repair shops that may have been approached regarding such repairs within the last three days to contact them. Meanwhile, the OPP continue to interview witnesses and review surveillance footage from the area. If you have any information about a vehicle that may have recent damage, matching what is described, police are

A year has passed since our dear brother departed. You are forever in our thoughts and in our hearts. Missing you always. Dad, Mom, Your Sisters and Brothers and their Families. IN MEMORIAM

March 31, 1945 - April 21, 2020

You always made us laugh. You will be forever in our hearts. We love you and miss you. Wife Lois, Sons Jason (Bronwen), James

call the OPP at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (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.

What happened in 1976?

The smelt run of 1976.

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In Loving Memory of a Wonderful Husband and Father

Michael P. Stenger

asking you to call. Police are also appealing to the driver to come forward. The victim’s family has started a GoFundMe page to help bring the suspect to justice. Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to

From Your Friends & Family

By C. Scott Holland The shorelines along Pt. Pelee Dr. and Robson Rd., as well as the East Beach, were inundated with smelt fishermen as the smelt run began. Thousands of the fish were hauled ashore with dip and throw nets. Over 35,000 were expected to invade Pt. Pelee National Park. The smelt run would last several weeks. ——— A Leamington business — A. C. Fox — garnered a government contract for repair and maintenance of sirens at the Canadian Forces Base at London,

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of

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Ontario. The contract was worth $12,500. ——— A new organization — the Baseball Mother’s Auxiliary — was formed. The aim of the group was to help raise money for minor baseball and reduce expenses for things like crests, trophies and pennants. One of their initial projects was to start a refreshment stand at the ball diamond complex. Its first executive was: president Peggy Tetzlaff, Nora Crump vice-president, Diane Wiper secretary, and Pat Simpson treasurer. Active members totaled 35 and about 130 others had paid a $1 membership fee. ———

April 24, 2016

IN MEMORIAM In Remembrance

DonalD ClifforD BroDie September 28, 1936 - April 22, 2002

MANERY

Don’s smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall. Don had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all. Someday we hope to meet Don Someday we know not when. To clasp Don’s hand in the better land Never to part again. Sadly missed by wife Jean, children Julie, Jerry & Brenda, and grandchildren

The gift of your love, the wisdom of your guidance and the beauty of your smile are always with us. You are forever in our hearts. You are missed more than words can express. The Georges Family

Leamington native Kris Manery was named the MVP of the University of MIchigan hockey team for 1975-76. He was the team’s captain and leading scorer (37 goals and 27 assists for 64 pts.) and was named to the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s All-Star team.

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SECC launches new program for girls

LEAMINGTON — On Tuesday, April 13, SECC’s Children & Youth Services launched a new program for young girls. Called Sparkling Stars, this group was developed by Chelsea, a Social Work Student, to empower these girls in a number of ways. Over the course of three days, topics ranged from body image, self-esteem, friendships, reaching out, emotions, and stress. “The participants were engaged and excited to learn and share during

all sessions,” said Program Leader, Vicki Noland. “The intelligence, kindness, and strength of these young girls inspires me as a woman. We are building, raising, and educating very strong girls.” On the final day of the group, they spent time learning about mindfulness and how to use a number of activities to re-route negative selftalk to positive self-love. The girls participated in a number of activities from creating self-portraits, rock paintings, a self-pro-

moting journal, and mindfulness practices. One parent said, “My daughter is part of this group and she is so happy. You are doing an amazing job.” United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex County and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are aboard to help to make programs like this possible. SECC is continuing operations of all programs during the lockdown, however, many are operating virtually.

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VACCINATION CLINIC TRANSPORTATION SECC IS PROVIDING FREE TRANSPORTATION to/from the clinic. Give us a call at 519-326-8629. Please ensure you have an appointment before calling to arrange transportation.

THURSDAY, APRIL 29 All are welcome to join the ARTS SOCIETY OF KINGSVILLE’S (A.S.K.) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING virtually on Thursday, April 29, at 7:00 p.m. to explore strategies to advance arts and culture in our new ’reality’. Guest speaker, Chad Riley, the executive director of the Leamington Arts Centre, will showcase the innovations that the gallery is now embracing to promote the arts in this viral age. Please contact ASK President Ann Ducharme to join the meeting on Zoom by April 28 at annducharme11@gmail.com. WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamingotn Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283. ONGOING MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot Road E. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else.

COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Food and clothing are available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex. com

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Four charged after Leamington drug raid LEAMINGTON — On April 15, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Community Street Crime Units (CSCU), Emergency Response Unit (ERT) and Canine Unit executed search warrants at Wig-

le Street and Robinson Street addresses. During the course of the search warrant, police took five individuals into custody without incident and recovered a quantity of suspected Fentanyl, Heroin, and Illicit Canna-

Lamotte, Joseph On Sunday, April 18, 2021, born December 24, 1936 on the family farm in Albuna, passed away at his son’s home surrounded by family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nola (Reh), his children Laurie and Carl Agocs, Chris and Julie Lamotte, Wendy and Rob Basler and Jeff and Maureen Lamotte. He was predeceased in death by his eldest son, Randy Lamotte. Poppa will be missed dearly by his 9 grandchildren, Matthew and Jason Agocs, Alison, Ashley and Lucas Lamotte, Erin (Andrew Taves), Samantha, Camryn Lamotte and Claire Basler, and by his 2 great grandchildren Aeris and Ashden Agocs. Joe was the youngest of 11 children and was the last surviving. He lost his parents Frank and Charlotte Lamotte (Vigneaux) at an early age and was raised by his sister Rita. Waiting in heaven are his brothers and sisters, Ernie and Ella Lamotte, Rita and Charlie Impens, Florence and Ferd Impens, Marion and Joe Howe, Rosie and Ralph Ciliska, Maurice Lamotte, Theresa and Joe Bonyai, Henry Lamotte, Ted and Annette Lamotte, Kay Balsam and sisters-in-law Nancy Enns (Reh) and Jessica Reh (Cabrera). Joe will be mourned by his inlaws Doreen Lamotte Dech, Walter Balsam, Vern Enns and Charles Reh. He was the favourite uncle of many nieces and nephews. He will be missed and remembered by all who knew him as a hardworking, honest, accepting, funloving, generous man and a prankster. Family and faith meant everything to Dad. At a young age Dad learned what hard work was. Starting out on the farm he worked his way up to Spink’s Gravel then on to barbering school and cutting hair at Pat’s Barbershop. From there he moved on to serving God as custodian of St. Michael’s and St. Joseph’s Church. In the mid 80’s Dad and Mom were given the opportunity to purchase Fletcher’s Cleaners from retiring friends. It was a family business and at one time or another all his children, their spouses and grandchildren were employed there. Although retired and passing the business on to his son and daughter-in-law, Dad was still ready to go to work every morning. Dad was an extremely talented baseball player and loved the Detroit Tigers. He made many memorable trips with family and friends to watch them play. He was also a huge Maple Leafs fan and one of his last trips was with his son Jeff and nephews Larry and Tim to cheer them on. Dad was very active in the Knights of Columbus, Squires and in the Leamington Community with Meals on Wheels and Coats for Kids. After retiring and being diagnosed with cancer Dad still volunteered with the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. A Private Family Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Livestream available at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. All visitors must remain in their cars in our parking lot until their designated time and one of our staff members comes to invite you into our facility. Everyone must wear a mask. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. Michael’s Parish or charity of your choice. Family and friends are invited to share stories, pictures and memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

bis along with currency. Police have charged a 57-year-old from Leamington with possession for the purpose of trafficking heroin, and possessing illicit cannabis. They’ve also charged a 49-year-old Leamington

woman with possession for the purpose of trafficking heroin and failing to comply with a release order. Also charged is a 44-year-old Leamington man, who faces charges of possession of a Schedule 1 substance (other),

Shanks, Mavis

Always wanting to be in control, and true to her word of checking out before she became a burden, Mavis Shanks did it her way until the very end, passing away at home on April 18, 2021. She leaves behind the love of her life and favourite travel companion, Al, with whom she had at least a few good years with, out of the 43 they were married. It is not lost on him that she decided to leave him right in the middle of tax season, probably to force him to remember her with each tax return he completes moving forward. Left to eternally try to replicate her recipes and undoubtedly fail miserably, are her girls Samantha and Kelly. Her passing leaves an opening for the role of Jesus in their Good Friday Jesus Christof Superstar performances that they Proof obituary to run will fight over every year. Her favourite Canadian son-in-law, Mike Williams, is left with the memory thatApril even with broken foot and in a 21,a2021 walking cast, she could still beat him at golf. Her favourite Southpoint American son-in-law, Kyle Rader, also Sun fell victim to her effortless golf swing and uncanny ability all the skins $100, plus $13 hstto =win$113 and greenies. But hands down, her greatest joys were her grandchildren AnyCameron, changes please Jackson, Zoey, and with whom email she loved to cuddle, joke and corrupt. Where she forced her own kids to sun@southpointsun.ca eat liver and onions on the first snow every year, she relished Thanks. in feeding her grandkids “organic” ice cream for breakfast and sending them home hopped up on copious amounts of sugar. Waiting for her on the tee blocks are her father, Terry Holk, and her brother Terry “Took” Holk. Her mother, Mavis Holk, with whom she got her mad hostess skills, can’t wait to cook up a storm with her. Sitting at the poker table are her father in law, Bob Shanks, her brother in law Terry Shanks, and uncle in law Bill Shanks. And of course, the bar is full of friends and family who went on ahead to make sure that the beer was cold and only the finest wine was corked and ready for her. Mavis loved golf, Italian food, the beach, music (except “Country and Western”) and her family, though not necessarily in that order. Having moved to Wheatley from Hamilton shortly after marrying Al, she took up golf as a way to meet people which led to a lifelong love affair with the game and Talbot Trail Golf Club where she served on the Board of Directors for nearly 10 years and took great pride in building a successful Junior Golf program. She spent years as a successful Business Manager at various car dealerships in Tilbury, Chatham and Windsor, retiring to focus on her most rewarding role as Nana. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Mavis Shanks Memorial Junior Golf Award Fund, via etransfer to mavisshanksmemorial@gmail.com or by cheque to Samantha Williams with the note of Mavis Shanks Memorial Award. As per her wishes, she now has the smokin’ hot bod she was looking for, having been cremated, and there will be no services. Instead, pour yourself a nice glass of red wine and think of her fondly.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

woman is charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance (heroin). The accused are scheduled to appear in Windsor’s Ontario Court of Justice at a late date.

Moauro-Fast, Polly

December 29, 1959 - April 18, 2021

to run 61 Proof years, it of is obituary with profound sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we share with you the passing of our beloved Polly. She is April 21, 2021 now reunited with her loving husband John (2019). Polly was a loving andSouthpoint devoted motherSun to her adored and precious son, Jesse (Isuri). She was the cherished daughter of the late $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Frank Moauro Sr. (2009), and the late Ida (2010). Daughterin-law of George Fast and Yvonne Fast. She is survived by her Any brothers Frank (Rina), Johnemail (Nancy), and sister changes please Sharon (Bill). Sister-in-law to Thom Fast, Jim Fast, and the late Allansun@southpointsun.ca Fast (1995). Special aunt to Kellie (Rick), Kris Thanks. (Maria), Marisa, Johnny (Rachel), Dante, Milana, Bianca, Matteo, and Finnley, and her furry companions Sandy and Lacey. Polly was a very special friend to many, and she genuinely loved life, her family, and all the people she came into contact with. She always had a smile on her face and a positive attitude, and when faced with life’s challenges she would say “and this too shall pass”. Her door was always open, and she made herself available to share a good laugh, listen, give advice, encourage, and uplift one’s spirt, which is a true testament of her amazing character. As a beacon of light, she left this world a much better place, so it is only fitting that we honour and carry on her legacy of love, to pay it forward as we pay tribute to such an extraordinary woman, our beloved and cherished Polly. She was the Founder, President, and Director of Wealth Management for Hub International’s South Western Ontario region since May 1999 and was instrumental in spearheading the wealth management division internationally. She was committed and passionate about her work and was admired and respected by her colleagues. She earned many accolades over the years, achieving the status of Legend, becoming the first woman in Canada to achieve this recognition. A special thank-you to the Erie Shores Health team, her doctors, her nurse Alyssa McTavish. To all her cherished friends, a heartfelt thank you for being there for Polly and her family throughout the years. Your love, kindness, and support are much appreciated and there are no words great enough to convey our thanks and gratitude. Visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 pm and on Thursday from 9:30 am until 10:45 am. A private family service will be held. Entombment to follow at Erie Memorial Gardens. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to Children’s Aid Society (CAS) or Canadian Feed the Children as they both represent her passions close to Polly’s heart. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort, remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You are inclined to seek some mental stimulation this week, Virgo. Invest in some puzzles or even a recreational pursuit such as an escape room experience. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Take a break from overthinking, Libra. Involve yourself with pleasurable activities that don’t require a lot of forethought. Others can join the fun. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 This is a good week to focus attention on your personal needs, Scorpio. Perhaps you are looking for personal fulfillment. Try volunteer work. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Others may be elusive this week, Sagittarius. Don’t take it as a sign of your relationships being in need of mending. Others are just busy, so enjoy the down time. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 People may demand a little more of your time in the days ahead, Capricorn. If you are not sure you can devote extra effort, tell these people as soon as possible.

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Disagreements can arise if others are not reading you well, Aquarius. Focus your efforts on effective communication this week to avoid any confusion.

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, some focus and harmony enables you to find balance in your personal and professional relationships. You will begin to see eye-to-eye with many people. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It is a good thing to center yourself emotionally because many decisions are heading your way, Leo. You may find ideas and plans center around domestic issues.

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Your expressiveness and affections are drawn out this week, Gemini. It could put you in the mood to push some limits socially or creatively. Chances are things will work out well.

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Massad enjoying banner year at U.S. college By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Leamington’s Aidan Massad is having a stellar season on the mound for the Alderson Broaddus University Battlers. Massad has been with the Division II team since 2018, when he led the team with a sparkling 1.80 ERA in eight appearances. The product of the Leamington District Minor Baseball Association is a Junior at Alderson Broaddus, where he is studying exercise science, with minors in strength and conditioning and psychology. His focus is on physiotherapy.

Leamington’s Aidan Massad on the mound for the Alderson Broaddus Battlers. Photo courtesy of Aidan Massad

Local minor baseball groups still hope to hit the diamonds REGIONAL — Young baseball players in this area who are anxious to play some ball, may have to wait a little longer, but the hope is that they will get to play some baseball this summer. The last weekend in May was the target start-up for Leamington District Minor Baseball to launch their house league team bubbles, but the announcement last week by the province to restrict unnecessary travel has put a damper on the plans. Once the restrictions lift, local organizations hope to be ready to go. According to Leamington Minor Baseball president, Kevin Gale, there will be some subtle changes to the usual schedules. “We will be operating to start the season in bubbles of 50 players, which will allow us to have four teams in a bubble,” he said. This means that three of Leam-

ington’s local programs — 5U T-Ball, 7U Jr. Rookie and 8U Pixee Slo-Pitch — will run as usual because their numbers don’t exceed the 50-player bubble limit. For the 9U Sr. Rookie and above, Leamington will work with neighbouring centres to create bubbles of four teams based on location and competition level. Travel baseball seasons will be set up in a similar fashion and the Sun Parlour Baseball Association has already assigned centres to their respective bubbles. Travel baseball play will start up as soon as the current stay-at-home order is lifted. “Baseball Ontario — along with other sport associations — are currently petitioning the Ministry of Sport to open the bubbles to more players,” said Gale. “We proved last summer and in the fall leagues, that we were able to operate baseball ac-

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tivities in an extremely safe manner with not one report of transmission occurring during a baseball event.” Over in Kingsville, Minor Baseball President Steve Hatt echoed Gale’s optimism that they hope to be able to get underway once the restrictions are lifted. “The plan was for our travel teams to start May 1,” he said. “We’ll have to take the ‘wait and see’ position before we make any decisions on any new start dates or the season as a whole.” Kingsville is also following the bubble format, so that they restrict the number of players and coaches that each are exposed to. Kingsville has about 275 kids registered and waiting for the okay from the province to take the field. Hatt says that number is usually between 400 and 425 kids.

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Massad made the AllGMAC conference academic team as well. This year, he’s on track for a breakout year as he takes the mound for the Battlers, where he’s currently sporting a 3-0 record. He scored a no-decision in a March 20 loss to Charleston. Since then, he’s mowed them down regularly, posting strikeout totals of five, 10 and 11 in his last three starts — which were all wins. Massad’s ERA sits at 1.59, despite carrying the bulk of the workload for the team’s starting pitchers. He’s logged just over 22 innings of work so far and his 33 strikeouts leads the team in that department. While he left his start in the first inning this past Saturday with shoulder soreness, Massad hopes to bounce back quickly. He credits his local coaches with allowing him to develop and teaching him finer parts of the game. He mentioned Chris Lamotte as being instrumental in teaching him the game. “Chris was my coach for most of my minor baseball career,” he said. He also gives credit to Don Morris, Aaron Howell, Kevin Paradise and Tony Simone, who all

had a hand in shaping his baseball acumen. As for the fight with COVID, Aidan says the college is handling things quite well down in Philippi, West Virginia. Their normal spring start in February was postponed until March as they dealt with COVID issues, but he says it’s normal COVID-related precautions, similar to this area. “We wear masks in practice and on the bench,” he said. As for the future, he’s had contact with a few independent baseball teams and has talked with people from the Intercounty Baseball League about getting some playing time there. He’d like to also continue his education. “College ball has given me an opportunity to have my schooling paid for,” he said. “As a graduate student, I could be a graduate assistant coach and that would help me pay for graduate school.” He hopes to return to the Leamington area this summer, to spend time with his friends and his parents, Troy-Ann and David. But baseball will always call him back. “I’m going to keep playing until someone tells me I can’t anymore,” he said.

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Local star pitcher made it to west coast semi-pro ball By C. Scott Holland His name is not one many think of when it comes to local athletes who had a shot at the major leagues. But 100 years ago, Leamington native Clarence Huffman was not only considered Essex County’s best pitcher, but a rising star who had a golden opportunity to latch on to a Major League Baseball team.

In February of 1921, the 17year-old Leamington native signed a contract with the Herman Sheet Metal Works baseball team of Los Angeles. The team played in the California City league, which was rated semi-professional. Huffman pitched in his first league game and won it 11-3. He struck out 17 batters, allowed eight hits and walked

two. To further display his potential, he had three hits, all coming at opportune times. One of those three hits was a triple. At the time, a Los Angeles newspaper paper stated, “Huffman, formerly of a Canadian League team, by effective pitching and timely hitting, made it possible for the Herman Sheet Metal Works team to win over

their opponents.” Huffman was offered a oneyear contract in Los Angeles, but turned it down for a threemonth stint, since he was not certain whether he would remain in L.A. for any length of time. He returned to Leamington, where he starred locally for many years.

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Sports flashbacks from 1973 highlight lots of hockey

Caledonia eliminates Flyers The defending champion Leamington Flyers bowed out of the Ontario Hockey Association Junior C playoffs Thursday before the largest crowd of the season at Leamington Arena. Over 1800 fans watched the Flyers bow to the Caledonia Corvairs 8-2 in the deciding game seven of the series. Injuries and penalties hurt the Flyers chances. Art Hickson and Dave Omstead scored the only Leamington goals, as they were missing defencemen Greg Coulter and Brian Sellon. Scoring machine Kris Manery was also hampered by a groin injury. Chuck Turner took

the loss in the Flyers’ net, while Don Edwards turned aside 34 shots by the Flyers. Omsteads beat Mic Macs The Wheatley Omsteads took a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series over the Blytheswood Mic Macs for the 1973 South Essex Hockey League championship, with a decisive 7-3 win Monday. Seven Wheatley players beat Mic Macs goalie Peter Knight. Jim Gillanders, Elmer Jackson, Tim Dobson, John Gillespie, Ken Dorion, Terry Jackson and Andy Herring got the goals. Gary Hillier, Doug Grubb and Bob Whittle were the only Mic Mac scorers to beat Roy Taylor in the

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The hockey photo that ran in last week’s Southpoint Sun entitled “Wrapping Up the Season”, was mistakenly identified as a team from the Wheatley Hockey Group. In fact, this was a private group of Southpoint Minor Hockey players, who were getting in continued development and training up until the province shut things down on March 21. We apologize for the error.

Omsteads net. Ribble finishes Jr. A season Former Leamington Flyers’ defenceman Pat Ribble was among the leading scorers for the Oshawa Generals this past season as the rookie rear guard scored 11 goals and assisted on 27 other Oshawa markers. Oshawa was eliminated last week by the Peterborough Petes in quarter-final OHA play. The six-foot-four, 200 lb. Ribble, 18, is eligible to play junior hockey for one more season and expects to return to the Generals’ blueline next fall. Hillier honoured Staples native and former Leamington Flyer, Gary Hillier, was honoured with the coach’s trophy for hockey at the sixth annual St. Clair College Students Athletic Association awards banquet last week. Hiller, who played both defence and forward for the Saints this season, was recognized for his desire, ability, determination and academic standing.

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Juvenile title on the line The championship playoffs in the Essex County Juvenile Hockey League are going down to the wire. Leamington Ardiel Pontiac Juveinle Minors are deadlocked in the final series 2-2 with the Maidstone Green Hornets. The final game in the best-of-five series is set to be played Friday night. Leamington dropped a 6-5 decision to Maidstone on the weekend, which tied the series. Mike Epplett, Ron Richmond, Bob Mihlroth, Mike Trudelle and Mike Zaworotuk scored the Leamington goals. Gary Lauzon stymied the Leamington shooters, turning away numerous high-end chances. Leamington goaltender Wayne Gillett played equally as well, but a few third-period lapses by his defence left him out to dry. Raceway sets record Leamington Kinsmen Raceway reached great success on Sunday as over 1600 people wagered a total of $93,000.

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Both of those figures are new highs for the raceway. A pair of Leamington-trained horses combined for a whopping $494.00 exactor in the eighth race as Bill Winger brought Roger Song across the finish line first in a fast 2:09.4, followed by second-place longshot, Canetta, driven by Ron Myers. Wheatley’s Doug McIntosh made his first appearance at Leamington Raceway this season and won the feature race aboard Bengazi Miss. Midgets finish season Tim Towle and John Emerson led the Leamington Legion Midget Hockey Team in scoring this past season as the team won 24, lost 21 and tied six games. Emerson had 24 goals and 20 assists, while Towle potted 20 goals and added 24 helpers. Dave Bowden and Dave Reid finished three-four in the scoring

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Exploring the greatest one-hit-wonders of all time Recently, I was asked about “one-hit wonders” and what exactly qualifies for this title or achievement. Is it a singer or group who has had only one song released that made the Billboard Hot 100 charts? Sort of, but only if it has made the top 40. Getting a song that makes the Billboard Hot 100 but stalls at 95 or 62, hardly makes it a one-hit wonder. And not two or more songs in

the top 40. Just one. And that is how they would be classified as a bona fide “one-hit wonder”. Keeping that in mind, as we acknowledge the number one-hit wonder of all time – here‘s a perfect definition of a one-hit wonder as it’s the only song by this group that ever got on the charts. Originally released in 1993, the song, “Macarena”, absolutely went nowhere.

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It was a simple Spanish folk dance song by Los Del Rio, which with c o n s i s t e d Chuck Reynolds of Antonio spirational “You Light Up Romero Monge and RaMy Life” in 1977. Unlike fael Ruiz Perdigones who the song’s slow tempo, it were, in comparison to raced up the charts reachmost of their conteming number one in just 7 porary artists, well past weeks – making it the sectheir prime having been ond biggest one-hit wonaround in the business der of all time, spending since 1962. the next 10 weeks at the And, when first retop of the chart and a leased, the song just total of 25 weeks on the lacked having any Hot 100. It also got her a ‘oomph’ and didn’t go Grammy Award for Best absolutely anywhere for New artist in 1978. three years. However, Debbie only had two in 1996, the song was more pop songs, neither punched up and given a which broke into the top new electronic beat called 50. However, she did the “Bayside Boys Mix”. make it to the top of the And it made its way country charts in 1980 up to #1 where it spent and won two more Graman amazing total of 14 mys for her Contempoweeks. It also stayed on rary Christian albums. the Billboard Hot 100 for No doubt the genes of her 60 weeks making it the father, Pat Boone, helped biggest one-hit wonder out a bit as he had quite of all time – and, by far, a career himself, releason the chart for the most ing 65 singles from 1955 weeks for its only release. to 1969. And 59 of those Going from this very reached the Hot 100 and 6 catchy up-tempo Latin hit the number one spot. dance tune, to a sombre A regular “Speedy Gonsounding love ballad was zales” indeed! Debbie Boone, and her in-

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The third greatest onehit wonder of all time will certainly be a surprise for many of you. Written and sung by Canadian Daniel Powter, “Bad Day” spent 5 weeks at the top of charts in 2006 and a total of 32 weeks in the Hot 100. Oddly, just like the single for Los Del Rio, it too was originally recorded and released three years earlier, but never made any headway. The song was finally used in a French Coca-Cola TV commercial in 2004 and then released in Europe as Daniel’s debut single in 2005. It reached top five in several countries worldwide but, its greatest success came in the U.S. in 2006 when Bad Day reached the top of the Hot 100, the Pop 100 and the Adult Contemporary charts. The “(Had A) Bad Day” music video was also one of the most watched music videos on the Internet, reaching almost 10 million viewers after one year. Being the all-time fourth greatest one-hit wonder fall on the shoulders of Anthony L. Ray from Seattle. That’s his

birth name. You would probably know him better as Sir Mix-A-Lot. He’s only had three singles reach the Hot 100, but this one was a verifiable onehit-wonder called “Baby Got Back” ,which was released in 1992 and sold 2 million copies. It spent 5 weeks at the top of the charts and was on the Hot 100 for a total of 28 weeks. As for other one-hit wonders, there are at least another 21 artists, that have reached #1, including Wild Cherry, Starland Vocal Band, Billy Paul, Van McCoy, Toni Basil, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, ? & The Mysterians, Sinead O’Connor, M, Terry Jacks, EMF, Nick Gilder, Bobby McFerrin, Minnie Riperton, Lipps Inc., Vicki Lawrence, Carl Douglas, David Soul, Right Said Fred, The Heights and Thelma Houston. And no, the duet of Billy Ray Cyrus and Lil Nas X don’t qualify for their massive hit, “Old Town Road” as Cyrus had a couple of top 40 hits including “Achy Breaky Heart” which reached #4 in 1992.

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Exploring the greatest one-hit wonders of all time

Sports flashbacks from 1973 highlight lots of hockey

Local star pitcher made it to west coast semi-pro ball

Local minor baseball groups still hope to hit the diamonds

Massad enjoying banner year at U.S. college

Four charged after Leamington drug raid

SECC launches new program for girls

Police still looking for driver who hit 89-year-old on Highway 3

Juried Student Art Show in its 23rd year

Policella Farms teams up with Leamington Roma Club to provide lunch for frontline workers

Kingsville Fire receives provincial funds

Mobile Vaccination in Wheatley

President looking ahead to better days for Leamington Fair

Riley guest speaker at ASK meeting

AGCO suspends liquor license at Family Kitchen Restaurant

Age lowered to 40-plus for AstraZeneca vaccine

Ontario strengthens stay-at-home restrictions

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