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Local mayors ask government to take charge of quarantine for offshore workers By Mark Ribble REGIONAL — Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald and Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos are among a group of local politicians who have reached out to the upper levels of government, hoping for some help with the influx of offshore workers over the next several weeks. Tecumseh Mayor, and Essex County Warden, Gary McNamara, has also signed the letter, which has been sent to Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. As of Monday the group hadn’t received a response from either office, but they hope to get some communication this week. At the root of the letter is the steady influx of offshore workers who are arriving from other countries, and who is responsible for making sure they properly quarantine upon arrival. There are approximately 66,000 foreign farm work-
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ers working across Canada. In Windsor-Essex, several hundred workers have already arrived with more to come. “There’s no one in charge of making sure these workers are safe,” said MacDonald. “It’s a federal program and nobody wants to oversee it.”
She was quick to point out that they are not interested in targeting the farms or the workers. “This is an upper level of government responsibility,” she added. “We know the value of this program.” MacDonald stressed that they need to be able to protect those workers and
the community in which they are going to live. “Many are finding it difficult to get tested before they come here,” she said. The mayors collectively believe that the municipalities don’t have the manpower to enforce quarantining and that law enforcement is tapped out.
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ERCA honours local organizations and individuals REGIONAL – Eight organizations and individuals were honoured with Essex Region Conservation Awards for their efforts in making the Windsor/Essex/Pelee Island region the Place for Life. “It’s very inspiring to have the opportunity to celebrate so many organizations and individuals who have made an incredible impact on the environment,� said Tania
Jobin, who was elected as ERCA’s Chair. “Following the worldwide challenges faced in the past year, it is a pleasure to honour and recognize those who are making a difference to our local environment. This pandemic has demonstrated while there is much we can live without, our need for nature is paramount.� Winners included: Don Waffle – John R.
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Beatles rooftop concert anniversary is this week FLASHBACK RADIO with Chuck Reynolds
It was during this week, 52 years ago on January 30th, 1969, that the Beatles climbed up five stories to the roof of their Apple Building at 3 Saville Row, in London, England, during the lunch hour to play their first and last “live� concert since August 29, 1966 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. This roof top show was cut abruptly after 42 minutes, due to the fact that, along with being a damp and cold afternoon with blowing winds, there was mounting pressure coming through complaints from businesses on the streets below regarding the large traffic jams and swelling crowds and, most importantly, the London bobbies finally getting up to the roof to physically pull the plug if the Beatles didn’t stop. Along with the Beatles, Billy Preston joined the ‘live’ session, playing electric piano on “Dig A Pony�, “I’ve Got a Feeling�, “Don’t Let Me Down� and “One After 909�. No one knew at the time that the Beatles were only 14 months away from permanently breaking up. But, in his effort to keep the band glued together, Paul McCartney had always envisioned them doing a ‘live’ concert show in its latter years as sort of a morale booster. Although that never happened, the ‘live’ mini-show that appears the following year in the movie “Let It Be�, confirms the band could still perform admirably and that they all actually enjoyed doing it. While the band played together that afternoon, it should be noted that the rocky history in the four weeks leading up to that day indicated there wasn’t ever going to a be ‘live’ performance. But, because of pressure from Paul and John, George and Ringo finally came around and agreed to be a part of it. Originally, this ‘live� show finale was okayed by all four Beatle members earlier in the month when they began filming a TV documentary with movie director Michael Lindsay-Hogg that was going to be called “Get Back� and primarily show them rehearsing and working on new songs for their upcoming “Get Back� album. However, the filming of this documentary that be-
gan over the first two weeks of January at Twickenham Studios, before going back to their Apple studios, proved to be hellish for the Beatles. Mainly because, for the past three years, they generally rehearsed and recorded their music in the evenings through the wee hours of the morning. But here, they were slated to show up to film at 10:00 am until 5:00 pm each day in a huge, cold and barren building with spotlights shining down on them. They were filmed in a time frame that wasn’t anywhere near where they usually worked and produced their best music. No wonder they weren’t smiling and joking the way they often would when working at Abbey Road. You could say all four noses were out of joint. Harrison even quit coming to these rehearsals in the second week. And anyone who has seen the “Let It Be� movie from 1970 may have found the sections filmed at Twickenham particularly on edge or depressing, and the boys simply looking uncomfortable and downright miserable at times. But all was not lost. They finally got back to their basement at Apple studios on January 22nd where producer George Martin had arranged to lend them recording equipment from Abbey Road Studio to be used and mostly engineered by Glyn Johns. However, he wasn’t happy with the final production of the recordings collected and they were all put away, along with the reels of film to be later remixed by Phil Spector and released in 1970. Now, moving forward, Academy Award winning director and serious Beatles fan, Sir Peter Jackson, announced two years ago, on the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles roof top show, that he would be re-editing and reproducing the “Let It Be� film. With 140 hours of audio tape and 55 hours of unseen movie film available from 1970, he was astonished at how the original mov-
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Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 owned by Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting ‘9 to 5’, which had to be re-titled ‘Morn-a cabin or for ing Train’ in the U.S. because Dollycottagers not Parton was already on the charts withowning a boat. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This a completely different song with the photograph of an unidentifi standing outside the CedarSociety, Beach Drug was taken Jerry Ogle, member ed of family, the Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage withStore, the anchor frominthe same title. I remember her having the the late 1940s orTasmania, early 1950s. Schooner which sank in the Pelee Passage off Point Pelee during a storm in
Where have all the ladies gone?
My wife and I were having a conversation the other day about female pop singers from the 70s and wondering what’s become of some of them. It all started with a question she answered on Facebook, that asked “What song was number 1 on your 14th birthday?” I went straight to Alexa and asked that question, and on the Billboard Charts, it was ‘Love Will Keep Us Together’, by Captain and Tenille. She then asked if Captain and Tenille were still around, considering we’d been to Caesars Windsor on numerous occasions to see acts from our teen years, and hadn’t seen them. I told her that I thought they were divorced and that the Captain actually passed away a couple of years ago. It got me to thinking about all of the female singers who were big when I was growing up and just how little of them were still performing publicly. Contrast that to the numerous rock bands, who seemingly led a more party-like lifestyle, but are still rocking the stage with regularity. Even male solo acts like Tony Orlando, Burton Cummings, Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck were still performing live prior to the pandemic. But the ladies are few and far between, from my standpoint. Helen Reddy left us earlier this year, but according to a bio I read upon her death, she stopped performing many years ago. There was no bigger female hit machine than Helen Reddy for a couple of years in the 1970s. The same goes for Anne Murray — Canada’s songbird — who churned out more hits than Reddy did, and is still alive, but has chosen to shun the spotlight for the past several years. I also think about someone like Sheena Easton, who came onto the world’s stage in 1980 from Scotland with her hit
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most piercing eyes I’d ever seen on my TV screen. I believe she now lives in the U.S. in obscurity. Laura Branigan was also big on the charts at that same time, with her hit song ‘Gloria’ being recognizable worldwide. She died in 2004, or perhaps she would have been someone we could have seen on the casino stage someday. Olivia Newton-John is another who has faded away from the limelight, mostly due to health issues. The tragic life of Whitney Houston brings it all home for a lot of people. She was contemplating a big comeback when she died a few years ago. The list can go on and on, with the likes of Tina Turner, Diana Ross and even Debbie Gibson just not doing any touring these days. And as for good old Toni Tenille, I looked her up in case you’re wondering. She’s now 80 and living in Florida. We watched an apparently drunk Gary Puckett a few years ago, as he stumbled through a lot of his great songs, and I still enjoyed the show, in spite of the messed up lyrics and off-colour comments. My wife pointed out that maybe the women are just smarter and know when their time has come. Hmmmm…. I guess I never thought of that.
October 1905. All eight of the crew on board died. In Sept 1987, this anchor was stolen from the shipwreck by an Ohio scuba diver, breaking several criminal laws in Canada and the US. Leamington’ s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland In A theLook spring at of 1989, it was returned to Canada and displayed first at Lakeside Park, then the Town Hall. It was then returned to its original resting place on the Tasmania in May 1989.
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.
Jan. 25, 1990 - A strong wind storm caused some roof damage to this house at 3 Askew St., Leamington when it snapped a large tree. The house was owned by Shirley Tomuick. Here an insurance inspector and town employee survey the roof damage.
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Large illegal pot busts in Chatham-Kent In total, Chatham-Kent Police has seized over 25,000 illegal marijuana plants, with a total street value of $25.5 million, which have now been removed from the streets. These sophisticated operations are exploiting the regulations set by Health Canada by diverting cannabis authorized to be grown for a personal medical purpose to the illegal market. By cutting off the illegal sup-
ply, police can reduce the criminality that results from these lucrative criminal networks. It is also important to remember that these facilities are not regulated or inspected by Health Canada. Chatham-Kent is not planning on targeting those who are growing cannabis legally for their own personal use or storefronts who have legally obtained a permit.
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CHATHAM-KENT — In the past six months, the Chatham-Kent Police Intelligence Unit has located, investigated and dismantled four illegal marijuana grow operations in the community. On September 16, 2020, CKPS Intelligence Unit executed a search warrant at a greenhouse facility on Maynard Line. Over 7300 illegal plants were seized with an approximate street value of $7.3 million, with a summons has been issued for a 48-yearold London man. Then, on January 8, 2021, CKPS Intelligence Unit executed a search warrant at a property on Richmond Street in Chatham. Officers seized 9004 illegal plants, with an approximate street value of $9 million, along with a large amount of Canadian cash. A 34-year-old Markham man and 62-year-old Stouffville man were both arrested inside the building and charged with cultivating and possession of cannabis for the purposes of selling. A summons has been issued for a 58-yearold Markham man for the same offences. On January 8, 2021, emergency crews responded to a fire at a building on Grand Avenue East in Chatham. When the fire was extinguished, it was apparent that the property was being used as an illegal grow operation. A warrant was obtained and executed, resulting in 489 illegal plants being seized with a total street value of $489K. A summons has been issued for a 62-yearold Kitchener woman for the offences of cultivating and possession of cannabis for the purposes of selling. On January 15, 2021, CKPS Intelligence Unit executed a search warrant at another property on Richmond Street in Chatham. A total of 8580 illegal plants were seized with a total street value of $8.6M. A 46-year-old Markham man, a 26-yearold Scarborough man, 24-year-old Oshawa man, 52-year-old Markham woman and 26-year-old North York man, were all located hiding inside the building. They were arrested and charged with cultivating and possession of cannabis for the purposes of selling. They were released pending a future court date of February 18, 2021.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Gillanders, Lori Jean (Sweet)
Brunato, Enes Mary The heart of our family-Enes Mary Brunato -“Nona Enes”- passed away at the Leamington Mennonite Home on Sunday Jan.17th - 5 days after her 97th birthday, surrounded by her children. Predeceased by her soul mate John Brunato (2015) after almost 73 years of marriage. They left a blueprint for a strong happy marriage for all of us to follow. Loving mother of Joann DeLellis ( Joe), Peter Brunato (Mary) and Lynn Butler (Murray). Cherished Nona of Michele Tomlak (Mike), David Delellis (Denise Hunter), Jennifer Butler (Steven Bennetts), Megan Mailloux (Greg), Kayla Doran (Trevor), Zachary Brunato (Sarah) and Mackenzie Serran (Nick). Bis Nonna of 8 great grandchildren. Predeceased by brother Elfio Orlando and brothers and sisters-in-laws Peter and Gemma Gatti, Joe and Mary Gatti. Hosting family get-togethers was her favorite time; days of delicious homemade meals, gin & tonics and tons of laughter and jokes marked these frequent occasions. Her recipe for meatballs is being handed down to a 2nd generation. A city girl, Mom nonetheless wholeheartedly embraced and totally supported Dad’s decision to go into farming (in their 30’s!) to provide a better life for their family. Her grandchildren will remember riding in a crate while she picked cucumbers, boat rides to Boblo, picking blueberries (more eating than picking!) and Christmas trees dwarfed by brightly wrapped surprises. A special thank you to the staff of the Leamington Mennonite Home for their excellent care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. A private family celebration will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial donations made to the Leamington Mennonite Home would be appreciated by contacting the Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631). Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Wales, Marie 97 years, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare. Beloved wife of the late Howard (1992). Dear mother of the late Randy Wales (2003), the late John Wales (2005)(Nancy), Larry Wales (Nancy), Claire Wales (Marj), Murray Wales (Hilda), Dale Wales (Debbie). Loving Grandma of Terri, Michael, Christie, Bridget, Scott, Mary, Ken, Crystal, Ben, Dustyn, Devan, and Jamie and many great grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Ken Hyatt (Rita). Marie had endless love for her family. She was President at the Leamington Half Century Centre for many years. She would get involved in anything and everything because she didn’t say no! A Private Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Erie Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Half Century Centre by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631). Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Kay, Beverley
August 7, 1941 - January 19, 2021
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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Beverley Anna Kay 79 years old. Devoted and Loving of January 27,wife 2021 the late Robert KaySouthpoint (2007). LovingSun mother of Tim Kay and wife Robin, Jim Kay and wife Kerstin, plus $13 hst = $113Grandmother Adam West$100, and wife Melissa. Cherished of Jesse( Jessica), Mike ( Jocelyn) Kassie(Connor) Logan (Taylor), Any Austin, Sasha (Alex) & email Thomas. Greatchanges please Grandmothersun@southpointsun.ca of Jayden, Jaclyn, Myra, Joshua, Camdyn & Colson. Donations may be made in her memory to Thanks. Dialysis Unit Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital or The Heart Association. As per Beverley’s wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Kingsville) 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca
Beausoleil, Priscilla Gertrude June 7 1929 - January 22, 2021
91 years, peacefully at the Sun Parlor Home. Formerly of Tecumseh. Beloved wife of the late Wilfrid (1999). Loving mother of the late Joe (2012) and Elaine, Kingsville, late Jeanette (2020) and Jim Fleming, Windsor, Irene and Pete Harrison, London, Robert and Georgette, St. Thomas, Joyce and Ken Sauve, Tecumseh, Tom and Cathy, Windsor, Christine and Bob Mason, St. Thomas, Richard and Marianne, Leamington, Anne Marie and Ed Verbeke, Cottam, Priscilla and John Iacobelli, Leamington. Cherished Meme to 30 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 7 great, great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Peter (1985) and Gertrude (1977) Kennette, and 5 brothers and 3 sisters, by a granddaughter Jennifer Beausoleil (1981), and by grandsons Albert Beausoleil (1999) and Jim Fleming Jr. ofherobituary toRivet, runsister-in-law (2014). Proof Survived by sister Margaret Marjorie Kennette, brother-in-law Bernard (Bud) Dawson, and by many nieces and nephews. Mom was devoted to her 2021 Womens League faith. She was a January member of 27, the Catholic and a EucharisticSouthpoint Minister. MomSun always had an open door for neighbourhood kids back in Tecumseh $100, plus $13 hst = $113where her and dad raised their family for 28 years. Her laughter, her love for grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great AnyAchanges email woman. We grandchildren. dedicated please and determined sun@southpointsun.ca have been blessed! Many thanks to the staff at Chartwell Retirement Home, and Sun Parlor Home, Leamington, Thanks. for your care and compassion. You have truly been angels on earth. God Bless You! If you so desire, donations made to Sun Parlor Home Auxiliary would be appreciated by the family. A Private Funeral Service will be held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Livestream of service available at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Cremation to follow. Private family interment following cremation. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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58 years, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Windsor Regional Hospital Ouellette Campus. Beloved wife of David for 36 years. Loving mother of Lana Gillanders, Katelyn Gillanders, Kelsey Gillanders (Bobby Jones). Adored grandmother of Jayda, Ayralon, Ember and Qwinnlee. Dear sister of Kathy Dries (Paul), Dan Sweet (Gina), Tim Sweet. Cherished daughter-in-law of Pearl Gillanders. Predeceased by her mother and fatherof Mabel and Jim Sweet sister Sharon Proof obituary toand run Cook. Always remembered and never forgotten by her many nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held at Reid Funeral Home, 27, 14 Russell January 2021Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Southpoint As an expressionSun of sympathy, memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Branton, Robert
85 years, passed away peacefully at Windsor Regional Hospital Ouellette Campus on January 21, 2021. Son of the late Henry (Harry) Branton and Vera (Hillman) Branton. Beloved husband of the late Anne Branton (2019). Loving father of Bobbie (Norm) Hansen, R.D. (Lisa) Branton. Cherished grandpa of Claire, Keith and Kirk Hansen. Becky and Sarah Branton. Bob worked in the produce marketing business and was owner (Partner) of Erie Produce (Erie James) for many years of his life. In retirement for several years he enjoyed racing his sailboat, the SX with crew on Wednesday nights. He loved bridge run and lawnProof bowling.of Heobituary celebrated 44to years in alcoholics anonymous and cherished many wonderful friendships in the organization.January A private 27, family interment at Lakeview 2021 Cemetery has taken place. If desired, memorial donations SunHospice would be made by cheque Southpoint to the Erie Shores appreciated.$100, plus $13 hst = $113 Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Keck, Jack
A resident of Leamington, Jack Keck passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Erie Shores Healthcare, at the age of 96. He was born in Yugoslavia and was the son of the late Jakob and Margaret Keck (nee Kahlenbach). Loving husband of the late Therese Keck for 56 years. Dear father of Rosemarie & Joe Palmer, Ed & Laura Keck. Proud Opa to Jennifer and her husband Brett, Kyle & wife Stephanie, Colleen and Derek and Gross Opa of Emilie, Owen, and Brody. Dear brother of the late Frances Haug (late Karl) and brother-in-law of Henry & Mary Peter, the late Olga & late Henry Hauer, late Lydia & late Adolf Gurske. Jack will also be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews. Jack was a dedicated member of St. Paul`s Lutheran Church. He retired from H.J. Heinz Co. after 28 years of service. He was a devoted husband and father who had a strong faith and love for his family. He enjoyed going fishing and spending endless hours in his garden. He was a true Leaf ’s fan and had a passion to watch each and every game. A special thank you to Dr. Holloway and Heather and all of the staff at Rosewood Erie Glen for their wonderful care of Dad during his stay there. Also thank you to all of the physicians and staff of Erie Shores Healthcare, especially 2 East/2 Centre who showed so much compassion and care during his last days of life. A Private Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. A recording of the service will be available atwww. reidfuneralhome.ca. Interment to follow at Erie Memorial Gardens, Leamington. Memorial donations to St.Paul`s Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Southpoint Sun - 9
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Kingsville parts ways with Fire Chief, names replacement
KNIGHTS DONATE NEW COATS
REGIONAL — Two local Councils of the Knights of Columbus teamed together to donate over 100 new coats to the Public and Separate Schools in Wheatley, Leamington and Kingsville. In addition, youth coats were donated to The Bridge. Pictured above are Deacon John Vezina, St. Michaels, and Antoine Nassar of St Anthony’s, packaging coats for delivery. Funds are raised through volunteer hours at Chances Gaming in Leamington. This year the Knights in Ontario have purchased over 6,000 coats for distribution. Photo submitted
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of
Mary
robinson
April 1, 1935 – January 31, 2019
Clifford Joseph Neuts 1943 to 2017
We love and miss you so much Love Doreen (wife), Tom, Rob, Staci, Alex, Austin, Ariyah and Myles IN MEMORIAM
cer. “The Town of Kingsville has a highly regarded Fire Department and we are proud to move forward with Chief Quennell as its leader.” Quennell was previously a Deputy Fire Chief for the Town of Lakeshore and prior to that, a career firefighter with the City of Windsor for 32 years.
CHIEF JOHN QUENNELL
CARD OF THANKS
! u o y k n Tha Thank you for all the condolences we have received for the recent loss of our dear son Edward 1966 - 2021.
In Loving Memory of
Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never.
KINGSVILLE — The Town of Kingsville has announced John Quennell as its new Fire Chief. The announcement came Friday, just one day after the town had announced it was parting ways with former Chief Chuck Parsons. Parsons had been on leave since early last fall after leading the department for the past four years. Quennell was hired in October as a temporary Deputy Fire Chief and stepped up to the full time position of Fire Chief effective Monday, January 25, after a recent review of the Fire Department concluded that a change of leadership was necessary. “We have recruited a highly competent chief officer who has years of experience in emergency operations,” stated John Norton, Chief Administrative Offi-
Always loved and missed by your Robinson and Oliphant families
Walt er and Hilda Enns
IN MEMORIAM
For all of your Memoriam, Anniversary, Card-of-Thanks, Birthday needs, give us a call at 519-398-9098 IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of
Margaret ann McHugH In Loving Memory of
Tom Craig 1926 - 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful Husband, Dad and Grampa. Always in our hearts. Shelley, Renee, Scott, Chris, Gordon, Monique, Melisse and families.
(nee SoMerSet)
In Loving Memory of
GeorGe Dzvirka January 26, 2019
Deep in our hearts you’ll always stay Love and missed everyday. Love Jean, Sheryl, Selena, Stacey & Grandchildren
July 5, 1945 - January 30, 2020
You have been gone for a year now already, however it feels like just yesterday we lost you. Losing you was the hardest thing to go through, continuing on without you has been extremely painful. Myself, the kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren love you dearly and our love for you will never fade away. You are always on our minds and we carry you in our hearts forever and always. Sincerely Missed by your husband Bill, son David, daughters Jackie, Cindy, & Donna and all your extended family. Rest in Peace
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Southpoint Sun - 11
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101-6 PARK STREET, KINGSVILLE
Luxury Corner Unit Condominium for Lease MLS #21000457 | A stunning corner unit is now available for lease! Come check out Kingsville’s first & only condo development at Lakeside Park Place Condominiums. Boasting 39 suites, this unit features 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms plus insuite laundry; 9’ ceilings, stainless steel appliances, stacked washer & dryer, private balcony, secure underground parking spot, temperature-controlled storage locker, as well as, views of Lake Erie!
Spacious & Rare Mill Creek Townhome Condo MLS #20016295 | Welcome to a highly soughtafter Mill Creek Townhome condominium. If you are looking for privacy, low-maintenance living with close proximity to town and amenities - look no further! This home features 2 + 1 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, a bright atmosphere, 2 fireplaces, a walkout basement, a patio and balcony, extremely low condominium fees and so much more. There are only 14 of these townhomes and they come up for sale very rarely!
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Beautiful Lakeside Park Place Condominium MLS #20003380 | Come check out Kingsville’s first & only condo development! Boasting 39 suites, this unit features 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms plus insuite laundry; 9’ ceilings, stainless steel appliances, stacked washer & dryer, private balcony, secure underground parking spot, temperature-controlled storage locker, as well as, views of Lake Erie!
11 QUEENS AVENUE, LEAMINGTON
The Gallery Restaurant - This Venue Has It All! MLS #20011906 | Don’t miss out on this outstanding opportunity to own one of the most frequented restaurants in Leamington. A stunning historical building erected in 1942 has served many purposes over the years from a church to an art gallery. Today, it boasts a beautiful turnkey dining establishment with 3 separate venues & a ton of parking, featuring outdoor patio bar/ dining, indoor dining area & more. The lower level lounge with separate entrance is currently leased for $3600/month + utilities.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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482,201
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Located at 11 Queens Ave., this turnkey operation is fully equipt; dining room, outdoor patio & lounge.
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2,350/mth
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229,900
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Renovated mobile with 2 beds & 1 bath, updated roof, plumbing, appliances, doors & huge attached garage.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Southpoint Sun - 13
Looking at the prevention of falls By Kate Wammes, RN Editor’s Note: Our monthly series of heath-related columns continues courtesy of the Leamington Area Family Health Team. Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. In fact, more than one out of four older adults fall each year, but less than half will tell their doctor or nurse practitioner. Fall injuries can make it difficult for individuals to get around, do everyday activities, or live on their own. There are many things that may increase your risk for falls, such as having a history of falls (falling once doubles your chances of falling again), weakness and difficulties with walking or balance. Some prescribed and over-the-counter medications may also affect your balance. Health conditions (vision or hearing problems, blood pressure, pain, etc.), foot pain or poor footwear, and home hazards such as broken or uneven steps, throw rugs, cluttered areas, may also increase your chance of a fall. The good news is that many of these things can be changed or modified to help prevent falls. Below are some simple suggestions you can do to lessen the risk of falls: 1 — Make a list of all of your medications -prescribed and over-the-counter. Ask your doctor, nurse practitioner or pharmacist to review your list to see if
any increase your risk for falls. 2 — Get your eyes checked – keep up to date with annual eye appointments and be sure to update your glasses if needed. 3 — Keep moving - exercises like tai chi, water aerobics, and walking can reduce falls by increasing strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. It is best to consult with your doctor before making any changes to your activity. 4 — Wear proper footwear – wear proper fitting, sturdy shoes with non skid soles. Avoid high heels, floppy slippers or shoes, and shoes with slick soles. 5 — Remove household hazards – take a look around your home. Remove clutter from high traffic areas, remove or secure loose rugs, store items in easy to reach areas, use non slip mats in your tub or shower, etc. 6 — Light up your home – use lamps in bedrooms, remove clutter and clear a path to light switches, turn on lights before going up or down stairs, etc. 7 — Use assistive devices – use a cane or walker if needed. Other assistive devices such as hand rails, raised toilet seats, grab bars, or a referral to an Occupational Therapist may be considered to make further recommendations to your home. 8 — Talk with your doctor or nurse practitioner about your risk.
Community Calendar
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 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.
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.
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.
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com
ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Next meetings are February 3 and 17th. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. 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
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580. PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.
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LEAMINGTON — Crews from Gagnon Demolition were busy this past week, razing the former Towle Harbour building at Sturgeon Creek, to make way for a brand new restaurant. Caldwell First Nation purchased the property a few years ago and had been running a seasonal pub-style restaurant called The Happy Snapper. The Caldwells have brought in world-renowned indigenous chef, Billy Alexander, who will be opening Three Fires Indigenous Restaurant on the site. The new restaurant will be open year round after it opens this summer. In the top photo, the demolition was just beginning on Thursday, January 21. In the bottom photo, the crew is nearing completion on Monday, January 25. Sun photos.
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Baseball complex was once only a dream By C. Scott Holland LEAMINGTON — It took many years — and by the time it was completed — a decade had passed. Such were the plans for Leamington having a baseball complex. Initial plans for a baseball complex began surfacing in the mid-1960s. However no real action was taken until 1972, when the Leamington Minor Baseball Association found acquisition of diamonds was one thing, but maintenance was another. For so many years, teams had played on various school diamonds as well as the one at Seacliff Park, Mersea Park and the couple at the Fairgrounds. Each was different and some families with several young ball players might travel all over, ferrying the youngsters from one site to another. In September of 1972, the H. J. Heinz Co. of Canada Ltd., along with Leamington’s Town Council and the LDMBA, came to an agreement whereby the food industry giant would donate 20 acres of land it owned facing Concession 1, so that it could be transformed into a baseball/sports complex. The transaction was completed for the nominal cost of $1. At the time, Leamington Mayor Ralph Nicol praised the company and said, “They (Heinz) are an outstanding cor-
porate citizen, who are at the forefront of this community’s betterment.” Nicol indicated further how the Heinz Co. had generously donated time, materials and labour for both Leamington District Memorial Hospital and the Leamington and District Agriculture Recreation Centre. LDMBA president Dean Palmer stated that the 20-acre site was 1,200 ft. deep and ran from the Penn Central tracks to the Curling Club, and a total of seven diamonds plus a parking lot, concession stand and service building, would be erected over a five year period. Eventually, the complex would have nine diamonds, but in the 1990s the northern two were discontinued and turned into part of the subdivision to the north. A unique part of the signed agreement indicated that that the Heinz Co. would have a 50year option on that land to be returned if the company ever felt it could be used for factory expansion. If that did occur (fortunately it did not), the company and LDMBA would find a suitable tract of land which the Heinz Co. would purchase and turn into a similar complex, and the complex would bear all expenses. For the 1972 baseball season,
LDMBA operated 21 house league teams with an additional four all-star squads. Over 400 players were enrolled. A breakdown of the individual costs were: service building $32,000; driveway/access creation $21,500; chain-link fencing $20,700; bleachers/dugouts $15,000; drainage $10,500; site preparation and drainage $8,300; contingencies $6,000; seeding $4,400 and landscaping $650. It was hoped to have a couple diamonds ready for the start of the 1973 season, but adverse weather conditions prevented
that and the diamonds were not used until 1974. However, by 1975, the complex was finished, and during the following years, improvements were made. Later, the unused land to the east would become an area for soccer, and more recently, the town installed a skateboard layout on its southern side. Much of the fundraising was done by Leamington’s Kinsmen Club and the baseball men involved with the dream: Bill Ardiel, Bill Bakes, Larry Balkwill, Bill Bowden, Bill Brown, Bill Campbell, Jim Cudmore, Bill
Derbyshire, Bob Derbyshire, Tony Duncan, Warren Dunford, John Garton Sr., Bob Johnston, John MacKinnon, Bill Manery, Roland Martens, Charles Miller, Terry Misener, Bob Mullen, Cliff Quick, Neil Quick, Paul Oulahen, Dean Palmer, John Penner, Carl Ribble, Bill Setterington, Milan Sivak, Jack Stevenson, Ralph Tippett, Claire Towle, Mike Vorkapich, Henry Wheeler, and Cecil Wickham. In a few short years that outstanding complex will turn 50 and has been a hub of baseball activity for several generations of Leamington youngsters.
The dugouts at the Leamington Minor Baseball Complex take shape in 1975. Photo from the Scott Holland Collection
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you will get great satisfaction from various activities this week. Therefore, fill your schedule with plenty of things. Take initiative and invite friends along for an adventure. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Take care of yourself this week, Taurus. Practicing self-care may mean booking a spa treatment or simply catching up on a little rest and recuperation. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 A few different scenarios may play out in the days to come. They may be greatly influenced by how you interact with other people, Gemini. You are the catalyst for action. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer be careful with the way you behave and present yourself this week. You just don’t know who may be watching what you do. Keep a low profile. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Receiving mixed messages, Leo? Enlist a trusted advisor to help you sort through the hazy level of communication that is coming your way. Another perspective is handy. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, this week the stars may be playing tricks on you. You may stumble though a few things, but it won’t take long to get back on the right path.
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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, as soon as things get serious this week, you may be ready to make a fast exit. It’s better if you stick around
and lend your opinion to the situation at hand. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 A lot of unknown factors have been slowing you down over the last few weeks, Scorpio. Now that you are no longer impeded, you can put a plan in motion. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You may get caught up in some conflicts that you’re either not ready for or have no interest to deal with, Sagittarius. Take it all in quietly for now. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Don’t try to rationalize the feelings that are moving through you this week, Capricorn. There is no right or wrong way to feel. Acknowledge the emotions as they come. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, do not hide your feelings in a particularly moving situation. Others will empathize with you and appreciate your emotional honesty. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 This week you may want to get away from it all to have a different perspective on your life, Pisces. You may travel even further than first imagined. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JANUARY 17 - Jim Carrey, Actor (59) JANUARY 18 - Dave Bautista, Actor/Wrestler (52) JANUARY 19 - Dolly Parton, Singer (75) JANUARY 20 - Rainn Wilson, Actor (55) JANUARY 21 - Geena Davis, Actress (65) JANUARY 22 - Steve Perry, Singer (72) JANUARY 23 - Doutzen Kroes, Model (36)
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MacDonald named to new transportation task force
LONDON – On Tuesday, Caroline Mulroney, Ontario Minister of Transportation, announced a locally based transportation task force in southwestern Ontario, which includes Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald. The Southwest Task Force will focus on improving connections between transportation modes such as rail, bus, and local transit services across the region and will ensure that transportation planning is informed by local needs and considerations. “We’re working to address transportation needs in regions across Ontario and feedback from leaders who live and work in the local community will be essential,” said Mulroney, “The Southwest Task Force will ensure transportation plans for the southwest reflect the diverse voices within the community and help determine the most important transportation needs in the region.” Establishing a task force was one of more than 40 recommendations set out in Connecting the Southwest: A Draft Transportation Plan for Southwestern Ontario. The task force includes representation from southwestern mayors and Indigenous communities and will meet regularly over the next 12 months. Through consultation and discussion,
exciting work to better connect the economically diverse communities in southwestern Ontario,” added Dilkens. “As our region has grown over the past few years, our transit and transportation networks have just not kept up. Pre-
By Abby Neufeld-Dick LEAMINGTON — SECC Children and Youth Services Staff have adapted to current restrictions in order to provide a dynamic and engaging program for their SPARK After School program participants. They have developed the Snack Attack Program to provide practical cooking experience over Zoom. Cooking helps children to develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and even mathematical and scientific concepts. Program Leader Vicki Noland said, “They will develop many essential skills such as reading, following directions, and measuring. We could see the excitement on their faces after seeing what they had created.”
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the task force will look at ways to improve transportation in the region and present recommendations to the Ontario government. The members of the task force include London Mayor Ed Holder, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston, Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Strathroy Mayor Joanne Vanderheyden, Chief of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Jason Henry, Councillor of Nawash Unceded First Nation Sidney Nadjiwon, Chair of Owen Sound Transportation Marta Leardi-Anderson, and VP of Bluewater Bridge Duty Free Shop, Tania Lee. “I am honoured to lead this task force, and look forward to collaborating with my colleagues across the region to develop transportation solutions that will better serve not only our individual municipalities, but southern Ontario at large,” said Mayor of London, Ed Holder. “Improving how people get around their communities, how they travel across Ontario, and how they travel to and from work are all absolutely essential components of building a strong post-COVID economy. We are tremendously excited to get moving on this important work.” “I’m pleased to get started on the
For the first week, the children made baked cinnamon apple chips. The Spark After-School Program provides a safe and inviting place for children in Grades 1-8, living in the Leamington area. It combines planned learning activities and recreational activities to help children learn, gain skills, and prepare for the future. Activities are specially designed for the unique needs of the children and focus on building their abilities, confidence, and connection to their community. “We are currently offering online homework help on Wednesdays from 1-4:30pm or by appointment,” said Noland. For more information you can call SECC at 519-326-8629 or email at info@ secc.on.ca.
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KID’S KORNER Name the Disney movie that each song appeared in: 1. Part of Your World
6. Bare Necessities
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Leamington on Canada Day.
3. When You Wish Upon A Star
8. How Far I’ll Go
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Hiram Walker built the Mettawas Hotel in Kingsville.
4. A Whole New World
9. Be Our Guest
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Previously known as Pegtown, Postmaster William Buchanan renamed it Wheatley after its first settler.
5. Circle Of Life
10. You’ve Got A Friend In Me
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The first Kingsville Folk Festival was held in Lakeside Park .
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An F1 tornado hit Leamington, causing extensive around Highway 18 in and around Seacliff Park and the Leamington Marina.
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Jack Miner became the founder of the Migratory Waterfowl Refuge System by establishing the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary .
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Point Pelee was designated as a Canadian national park .
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Minor hockey awards from 40 years ago By C. Scott Holland For these young hockey players, it may seem like only yesterday, but in fact it has been 40 years since they stepped into the spotlight for Leamington Minor Hockey. The 1979-80 season had already ended when the local minor hockey association
held their year-end banquet in late May on the arena floor. One of the special recognitions was naming the top house league goaltenders and among them were discovered several names that would become much more familiar years afterward. Winning the Novice division were
Darren McCarty and Larry Biekx. Future Flyers’ netminder Britt Walling had the Atom honours while Kris Klym (Bantam), Kelly Russelo (Midget) and Richard Paliani (travel Major Bantams) also garnered awards. Chris Webster was hailed as the referee of the year while Joey Silva was noted
as the player of the year and Tim Iles was honoured as the outstanding house league player. Players creed winners that season were: Mark Weil, Jeff Greenwood, Troy Wiper, Dean DeWaele, Darren Takaki, Scott Wilkinson, Anthony Donaghey, Todd Bell and Matthew Haley.
This lady was no Sunday driver by C. Scott Holland At Checker Flag Speedway on Saturday nights, back in 1987, car number 31 was bumping drivers in the Thumper Division. That driver was Bonnie Dominey of Mersea Township, who back then, was working part-time at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Her wages helped make car payments for her street car, and as she said, “It keeps my big, blue, old Chev in running condition for the track.” Of course, we are talking about car racing and Bonnie was no Sunday driver. She began racing in May 1987, against men who had been racing for four or five years. And she was beating some of those fellows. By September of that year, Dominey was ranked 14th of the 35 regular drivers. She had finished second once and third four times. She said, “It’s supposed to be a poor man’s division, but I haven’t seen that being true.” In fact by that time, she had spent between $3,000 and $4,000 just on her car. Initially she and her dad, Len Dominey,
were spending most nights working on the vehicle. Len did most of the repairs while teaching Bonnie auto mechanics. The entry fee was $50 per race and that was all for a $100 purse. Len was her lone pit worker while the others usually had three or four. “I hit the wall once,” she said, “And had to put a new engine in.” Proudly, Len championed his only child, and more so since she raced with only the one car. Bonnie learned to drive as an 11-yearold out on the Lake Erie ice in an old Jeep. Eventually she got her Class A and M driver’s licenses. “I’ve always loved fast cars and trucks,” she said before adding, “And I’d always wanted to race.” Up until May it had been all talk, but the year prior her dad told her, “Quit talking and just do it.” She was scared at first, but was eventually accepted by the other drivers and often she’d get help from other pit crews or drivers. She was learning and improving with each race ,and as she noted, “It’s great. Everyone is really friendly. We’re all competitive, but everyone tries to help each other out.” Before racing, she was a seatbelt advocate, but after racing a few times, she was even more convinced that everyone should wear seatbelts. A typical night of racing for Dominey involved a heat, a pursuit race and a feature race. Only the feature had a purse. There were no caution flags — only a green and Bonnie Dominey with the car she raced at Checker a red flag — and the one Flag Speedway in 1987. (Photo from the Scott Holland col- she dreamt about — the lection)
1979-80 Leamington Minor Hockey Award Winners — Chris Webster (left), was hailed as Referee of the Year, while Joey Silva (middle) was Player of the Year and Tim Iles (right) was honoured as the Outstanding House League Player.
Special recognition for top 1979/80 house league goaltenders who were front row, Darren McCarty and Larry Biekx (Novice) and future Flyers’ netminder Britt Walling (Atom Minor travel). In the back row are, Kris Klym (Bantam), Kelly Russelo (Midget) and Richard Paliani (Major Bantam travel).
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1956 Dodge at Pinecrest Speedway THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk Dennis Ransome of Mount Forest, Ontario, remembers Pinecrest Speedway northwest of Toronto: “Hi Bill. You mentioned in your article in the Nov 2/20 issue that a gentleman had his tachometer stolen in the parking lot at Pinecrest Speedway. Nothing like that ever happened to me but the
mention of it sure brought back a lot of memories for me. “My parents and I started going to the races there in 1961 and went every Saturday night until the end of the season in 1966. For a young guy like me, that was six years of heaven on earth of stock car racing. “That was back in the era of Jim Hallahan and Zippy Zimmerman as leading drivers and Jo Cresswell #49 ½ leading
the Powder Puff Division. As it turns out, Smitty, one of the owners, was organizing four Demolition Derbies that year of 1966 and I signed up for all four of them! I was only 17 at the time and you had to be 18 years old to enter, so my parents had to sign for me, which they did. “I was living in the Village of Meadowvale (between Streetsville and Brampton- now Mississauga) at the time and it was a bit of a drive to Pinecrest but my father always towed me there with his 1966 GMC pick-
up. Getting towed there by my Dad was scarier than the race itself. He did not know how to drive slow when towing a car. “I had four demolition cars. My first one was a 1956 Dodge, then a 1956
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Chrysler push-button automatic, then a 1955 Vauxhall and finally an old Hillman (don’t remember the year). When I think about it now, Bill, all I had was an Army Surplus green web lap belt fastened to a chain around the frame behind the driver’s seat, but we all survived. “I still have the crash helmet that I wore in
those races. For some reason it is still in the garage. There is also a Pinecrest seat cushion, the same as the one my Mother would have used to keep warm on chilly nights. “I never won any of those races but I still had a great time, bruises and all.” I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.
Sports flashbacks this week are from 1966
Woodstock shades Flyers The Leamington Flyers dropped a hard fought 5-4 decision to the Woodstock Navy Jets in Junior hockey exhibition play at the local arena. The Flyers carried the play for the most part but could not overcome a 5-2 deficit in the second period. The Flyers held the shot advantage by a count of 39-26. Neil Bradbury, Terry Rutherford, Mike Fitzgerald and Brad Selwood scored for the Flyers. Selwood leads the Bluewater league in scoring. Bantams beat Byron 5-2 The Leamington Pyramid Canners Bantam All-Stars advanced to the semi-finals of the Silver Stick Hockey Tournament in Watford over the weekend. They defeated the Byron Optimists by a 5-2 score. Leamington is the defending Silver Stick champions and will meet Wallaceburg in the semi-final game this Friday. Kirk Bowman had three goals in the game against Byron, with singles going to Armand Mastronardi and Rob Epplett. Peewees shutout Wallaceburg The Leamington Edwards TV Peewees beat Wallaceburg 6-0 on the weekend in their opening game of the annual Silver Stick Tournament at Watford. Morris
Elsley’s hat trick sparked the Leamington crew. Single goals went to Kris Manery, Tim Omstead and Dave Couture. Mic Macs and Indians tie The Blytheswood Mic Macs maintained their first place standing with a 5-5 tie with the second-place Leamington Indians on Monday night. Some 400 fans packed Leamington arena for this week’s action. Leamington scored three times in a two-minute span to salvage the tie. The Mic Macs got two goals from Jim Pickle, with singles going to Art Verhaeghe, Claire Sherk and Brian Harris. Brad Selwood, led the Indians with two, while George Sherman, Jim Gavey and Jim Banyai scored single goals. Wheatley edges Harrow
The Wheatley Omsteads came back from a two-goal defect to defeat the Harrow Sailors 5-4 in South Essex Hockey League play. Bob Shaw led the Omsteads with two goals, while John Gillespie, Terry Jackson and Lynn Foster added singles. Phil Abbott had two for Harrow, with singles going to Mike Doyle and Wally Pare. Paul Reid stood tall in the Wheatley net to thwart any Harrow comeback in the final minutes. Badminton players honoured Last week, three players from the Leamington Badminton Club played in the Patton Park Badminton tournament in Detroit. Irene Rosen, Doreen Bachmeier and Bryon Quick all competed, with Bachmeier winning the Ladies Singles round robin in the Novice Division.
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