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By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — John and Helen Dick met when Helen invited a group of friends to pick cherries on her family’s Mersea Township farm. John came with a friend and that’s where their relationship blossomed.

They were married April 7, 1945 and ran a family farm for over 50 years and raised five children there.

Both very active in the church, John, now 98, was Reeve of Mersea Township and served the township for many years, while Helen, now 96, helped run the Et Cetera Shop for over 20 years.

Last week, the Dicks celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary, separately. They are both residents of the Leamington Mennonite Home, with John in long term care and Helen in the retirement residence.

With the COVID-19 pandemic, they could not be together due to living in separate wings of the Mennonite Home. Family had planned a party, which had to be postponed to a later date.

The Mennonite Home staff acknowledged the milestone by having special placemats made for mealtime and serving cake honouring the special couple.

According to their daughter Marlene Neufeld, the Dicks have short-term memory issues and may have forgotten it was their anniversary. They definitely could not relate to the coronavirus situation.

Marlene called her mom on the big day, not knowing if she would recognize the scope of the day.

“She knew it was her anniversary, and said people were being very nice to her”, said Marlene.

“The care they receive there is excellent and I want the staff at the Mennonite Home to know how much we appreciate their love and kindness,” she added.

When she talked to her parents a little later, they weren’t really clear on what actually happened but were thrilled with the amount of attention they were getting.

“I want to stress how well they’ve been treated at the Mennonite Home and how special the staff there made their day special for them,” she added.

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Two-and-a-half-year-old James Cobby of Wheatley, keeps track of the number of Easter eggs he saw during his trip around the village this past weekend. Although James didn’t finish among the top ten ‘hunters’, he most certainly had a lot of fun looking for eggs in the windows.

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Making the best of an Easter tradition

WHEATLEY — When the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled all gatherings and events, the Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary put out the call on social media for local families to participate in a virtual Easter Egg Hunt.

The auxiliary usually puts on the annual hunt in downtown Wheatley each year.

Jami-Lee Church spearheaded the movement after she was sent the idea from Sophie Jefferson.

The idea was simple and it grew from there.

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Eggs from paper and put them in their front windows, large enough to be seen from the sidewalk or street.

The hunt started on Thursday and wrapped up on Sunday.

Families could walk or drive around Wheatley, keeping the social distancing guidelines in mind, and mark down all of the addresses where they spotted an egg in the window.

They then emailed Jami-Lee Church their tallies and prizes were given to the top ten families.

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Helen and John Dick during a gathering in 2019.

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Cabral, who shopped and put the prize baskets together.

The top ten egg hunters were Keagan and Aubrie Hatt, Evelyn Niehus Altenhof and family, Cedar and Silas Ferguson, Cooper and Miller Lamb,

Lisa Martens and family, Larissa and Michaela Bento, Lucy and Emily Dobson, Tegan, Grady and Gannon Grubb, Jen, Chris and Ryan Drummond, and Taeya Mulder.

Aubrie, 7 and Keagan Hatt, 10, show off their Eight-year-old Rhiannon Harrocks-Ives adds up her egg count. egg tally.

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Community urged to ‘stay the course’

By Mark Ribble Officials from all levels of government are cautioning the public to stay the course when it comes to battling COVID-19.

Despite encouraging numbers on the national, provincial and local levels, the next two weeks could be a make-orbreak time-frame in the fight against the pandemic.

Locally, at press time, Windsor-Essex has 349 confirmed cases with another 365 cases pending test results. The total number of deaths sits at 13.

In Chatham-Kent, there are 25 confirmed cases and one death as of press time.

On the surface, these are good numbers, but the public must remain vigilant to stamp out the threat of COVID-19.

“At Erie Shores HealthCare, we have not seen the number of cases significantly increase as many have predicted,” said ESHC CEO Janice Dawson. “While this is encouraging, this does not mean

that the surge won’t happen and we must continue to do our due diligence in ensuring that the curve flattens.”

Dawson remains concerned about the warm weather approaching.

“With the warmer weather upon us and folks starting to get a little antsy staying at home many will be tempted to push the limits a bit. We must remain vigilant with physical distancing, staying at home and washing our hands. If we do not we can be sure that surge will be upon us before we know it,” she said.

Dr. Ross Moncur, the Chief of Staff at Erie Shores HealthCare, echoed those sentiments.

“We are grateful that our community has been doing what we should by staying home and staying distant,” he said.

“This appears to be translating into lower numbers of new cases, and so far, hospitalizations. ESHC is ready to help our community if the situation gets worse, but I think we can avoid a surge of cases if we all continue to practice our social distancing and remain vigilant.”

Province extends state of emergency

Taeya Mulder, 9, is wishing everyone a Happy Easter.

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TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for the Ontario legislature to sit on Tuesday to vote to extend the state of emergency for Ontario for four more weeks, due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Ford pointed out in his daily media briefing Monday afternoon, that it is too early to start lifting

any restrictions, although there have been some encouraging numbers recently.

“We’re seeing a glimmer, a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel here,” Ford said.

The latest figures from the province indicate that the curve is beginning to flatten, but there is still more work to be done.

Ontario reported 421 new COVID-19 cases on Monday and 17 new deaths, which is a six percent increase over the previous day. Ontario’s total cases are at 7,470 with 280 deaths so far.

The province has not yet said whether school closures will be extended beyond May 4.

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Facebook page hopes to help with thefts

By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Leamington’s petty thieves are being watched and they know it.

Several Facebook pages have been created over the past few months to share information on break-ins, trespassing and the like, but one of the more popular pages is called Leamington Watch.

The page was created by three locals who were fed up with all of the crime and the lack of punishment being handed out by the courts.

Stephanie Sweet, who works in Leamington, Jake Wiebe, who grew up here but now lives in Blenheim, along with Leamington resident Jason Robson, decided to create the page to keep Leamington neighbourhoods informed of thefts and vandalism.

Several home camera videos have appeared on the site and the comments range from concern to outrage.

The moderators are quick to shut down any vigilante ideas and have banned profanity to keep things civil.

They’ve recently made it a private group, to curtail the possibility of the thieves logging on and knowing what they are up to.

In the day and age of such technology, news travels fast and when you can put a video up of a theft in progress, it helps inform the community as to what is going on in the neighbourhoods.

Some neighbourhoods are worse than others, but it looks to be a widespread

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Dear Friends,

No one has been left unaffected by COVID-19. Three weeks ago, our major concerns were wind direction on the lake, getting ready for March break, and how the spring fields were starting to look.

problem throughout Leamington.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the world, and people become Now, we have shut down jobs, businesses, schools, churches, and new terms more desperate, things may only get like “physical distancing” have become part of our daily vocabulary in only worse. a few weeks.

The group has met with Leamington OPP constable Katherine Burt to discuss We must find a way to engage the new challenges of uncertainty, isolation, the police involveand the varying degrees of fear of the unknown, and unseen. We will ment in the problem.

They’ve been asmake it through to the other side of this, but we will not be the same. sured that the OPP has been cracking As we individually, and collectively, come to terms with the new health down on the thieves challenges of COVID-19 here in Chatham-Kent-Leamington, and adapt but the Ontario to the new protocols for physical distancing, safety and personal health Court system usutesting availability for everyone, … we must also begin preparing for the ally lets them back next immediate challenge of getting our local economy generating income out on the street a day later with a slap on the wrist. again.

The instant nature of social media allows for neighbours to keep in touch Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Individual benefit support with one another, especially at this time is largely underway for four months with a more simplified application of world crisis. process, though there are still too many impacted who do not currently The popularity of the site has even qualify - we are working on that. Please visit my web-site for helpful links: caught the attention of Leamington https://www.DaveEpp.ca Mayor Hilda MacDonald, who was As your Member of Parliament, my commitment to you is to advocate for your needs, and to do my b quick to assure everyone that council provide you with accurate andsupport timely information by which–toretail, makeservices, decisions manufacturing affecting you and your Fundamental for small business is aware of the situation andhealth, actually safety and finances. set up a special Police Services Board is something we either invest in now to keep good businesses going. What continue to local organizations theongoing riding such as businesses, commu meeting which was scheduledI for April to reach senseoutdoes it make to ignoreand theleaders realityaround of their overhead costs, and industry associations, government officials, health agencies, food processors, employer 7, but was postponed due to organizations, the COVwatch themfinancial fail, only to turn around in a fewfisheries, months our andamazing invest that same homes, the self-employed, institutions, food workers, health care work ID-19 situation. money as incentives to get new businesses to invest and start up?

Doesn’t it parents, tourism operators, service providers, local retailers, truckers, and more.

Meanwhile, the three admins of the makewhat moreI am sense to keep is already here? is what continue to suppl page keep an eye on things, while mak- people, As I engage hearing fromwhat seniors is that they are That worried aboutIsafely getting ing sure everyone is as respectful as fight for every day. struggle to understand and keep up with all the news, they miss connectivity with their families, they s they can be. Their goal is simple: with make isolation, and more. people aware of what’s going on in Business owners must be given the tools they need to open their doors Thousands of workers, many stretched with do only a few they during are out of money and have town. again and ensure that they not loseweeks their before workforce this butby to apply “We work too hard to stand and for government assistance for the first time in their lives, are confronted with the frustrati pandemic, especially in areas with historically high unemployment. watch our property get stolenhour-long and ourEmployment Insurance online application process. Hard-working Canadians are going thro knowing community get run down,” they said. it still does not replace what they have lost.

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The government has a simplified application programsmall coming out Apriland 6 which is designed proposals that would help support businesses workers in the to reduce page application to about five questions, expecting deposits to start going out around April 15. Watch restaurant, hospitality and tourism sectors, including refunding all GST mainstream news for the most current updates or check in with my website below. If you need help, p remittances to the small businesses that collected them for at least the last me at Dave.Epp@parl.gc.ca.

twelve months, and temporarily allowing owner-operators to become wage

Small and mid-sized businesses wrestle with the sudden and hard news to their long-time employees, earning so them that they qualify thebusiness. wage subsidy.

But wethat know friends, that they can noemployees longer afford because there for is no They are glad the emplo more needs to be done to support these sectors. wage assistance rate went from 10% to 75% but that is still less than what they need to pay the bills, a interest government loans mean little to those who already are maximizing their line of credit or secon The government must also take recommendations from industry leaders to support the business.

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Local senior and vulnerable care providers are doing an amazing job and we must continue to ensure t helping these operators the personal safety equipment they need.and their employees survive and ensuring that these

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LEAMINGTON — In this modern day of technology, meetings have been re-arranged to allow for virtual attendance, musicians are offering free concerts and organizations are sharing uplifting and informative videos to help everyone cope.

Among those are two local videos, each as important as the other.

The Migrant Worker Community Program has produced a video in conjunction with the Leamington OPP detachment, which will explain social distancing measures to the migrant worker community.

The video, produced in Spanish and English, attempts to reach out to the vast number of offshore workers in this area, and inform them of proper social distancing methods and hand sanitizing methods for the safety of themselves and the community.

There are currently about 4,000 workers in the Leamington/Kingsville area. Those numbers will increase to about 10,000 in July and August, once the Canadian government allows them to travel.

The video can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/KpyY6q3Ddmw Another video is making waves in the local community as well.

Local Real Estate Sales Representative and social media guru Anthony Jraige has recently produced a ‘Thank You’ video for the local frontline workers.

The video is very moving, with a cross-section of people from this area who are grateful for the work being done by those on the front line.

The video can be viewed on the Spotted in Leamington Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/spottedintownofleamington

A screenshot of the video featuring Migrant Worker Community Program Chair Martin Varela and Leamington OPP Constable Katherine Burt.

Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald in a screenshot of the video produced by Anthony Jraige to thank the frontline workers.

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The waste will be collected every week for the urban area of the municipality through to November 27, 2020.

To determine your weekly yard waste collection day, please consult the collection maps located in your 2020 Collection Calendar.

Yard waste will only be collected in cardboard boxes, paper yard waste bags or garbage cans/pails.

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Yard waste includes garden waste, grass clippings, tree/hedge trimmings and leaves: • Garden waste includes flowers, vegetables, plants, fruit and leaves.

• Grass clippings - try grasscycling and leave grass clippings to decompose on your lawn after mowing.

If you place grass clippings out for collection, place in cardboard boxes, paper yard waste bags or garbage cans/pails.

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Wheatley couple happy to be home from Spain

By Mark Ribble WHEATLEY — What started as the vacation of a lifetime for Judy and Jim McLean, ended in a stressful struggle to find their way home.

The Wheatley couple was part of a large travel group from this area who arrived in Spain on February 25, expecting to spend a month in the south of Spain, basking in the beautiful spring weather of the Mediterranean.

“We booked the trip last August, long before anyone ever heard of the Coronavirus”, said Jim. Although they had heard rumblings of a virus making its way through China before they departed, they had no idea what was eventually in store for them after a couple of weeks in Spain.

Their trip there was filled with delays and that may have been the first subtle sign that something was up.

“From Windsor, to Toronto, to Paris, to Malaga, we had delays all the way”, he said.

The first several days of their trip were uneventful, filled with the usual trips to tourist spots, restaurants and daily walks along the promenade in front of the Costa Del Sol in the southern Spanish city of Torremolinos. The view of the Mediterranean Sea was great from their vacation apartment.

All went well for the McLeans and their traveling companions up until about March 11, when they got wind that some of the area restaurants and tourist spots may be shutting down.

That was confirmed at happy hour the next day when they were told by their tour liaison that the future excursions they had planned were cancelled.

“From there, it just got scary all around us”, said Jim. On March 14, they were part of a small group going out for pizza, but it was a short-lived trip. The alwayspacked promenade was suddenly empty, and the pool areas and beaches were closed off by police tape.

About 170 restaurants along the promenade were all closed.

They were told they were allowed to leave their apartment only to go to grocery stores, pharmacies, banks and hospitals.

“We started to wonder, how are we going to get out of here,” said Jim. From that moment on, it was apparent that their dream vacation was quickly becoming a nightmare.

On March 21, they got a notice that their flight home, scheduled for March 25, had been cancelled, which ramped up the urgency.

Considering that their out-of-province medical insurance was due to end on March 25, they were faced with a dilemma.

On the 22nd, they were informed that they could make their way to the airport in Malaga to see if they could get on a stand-by flight.

“We stood in line for seven hours, with full baggage, hoping to get on a flight” Jim said.

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Along with two couples from Kingsville, the McLeans were part of an organized group of travellers who took cabs (one person per cab) back to the airport and they finally departed Spain, on their way to Gatwick Airport in London, England.

Upon arrival at Gatwick, along with their baggage, the six locals piled in to one Mercedes van cab, then they were off to Heathrow to catch a flight to Toronto.

“We spent the night in chairs at Heathrow,” said Jim. “It was a long 12 hours.”

The next morning, they flew to Toronto and were happy to touch down at Pearson Airport around dinnertime, with the aim of getting to Windsor.

At Pearson, they were handed a pamphlet and screened for COVID-19, and then peculiarly, were allowed to enter their own information at self-serve kiosks.

“We were touching the kiosk screen without any protection and hundreds or thousands of people who had touched them before and after us”, he said.

They finally made their way back home by about 11 pm that night.

“Windsor Airport never looked so good,” said Jim. They’ve spent the last two weeks self-isolating and glad to be in their own house and yard.

When asked if they’d return to Spain in the future, they weren’t really sure.

“I don’t know about that!” laughed Jim.

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Expanding the vocabulary Over the past 30 days, I think my vocabulary has grown ‘exponentially’.

Now, there’s one of those words that I’ve probably never used in my life, but it’s always been hanging around on the outer edges with my smarter friends.

The current world health situation has brought us new words, phrases and inventions that most of us never knew existed, or at least had no reason to use.

Coronavirus was the first word out of this mess that we all grew accustomed to.

Soon, it was changed to COVID-19, which is basically an acronym which stands for Corona Virus Disease 2019.

With that, the onslaught of new words was upon us.

First we were told to bend the curve, then flatten it, then plank it, and now crush the curve.

It reminds me of my days pitching for the Leamington Barons. I always thought my curve was a little flat, and that was evidenced by the amount of guys who crushed it.

But I digress.

Did anyone else pay attention to those safety masks and what their ‘grade’ was before this?

The N95 mask is now a household name like chesterfield and credenza used to be.

We’ve learned that ‘social distancing can help flatten the curve and also learned that if that doesn’t work, try physical distancing.

PPE was probably something that was known by those in the medical field but if you’d asked me in January what PPE stands for, I wouldn’t have had a clue.

We’ve heard that the virus began in

the Wuhan Wet Market. Now, I’ve never been to wet market that I know of, but it sounds way too ‘moistly’ for me.

In said wet market, it has been said that pangolins were present. They are scaly little animals similar to an anteater. I never heard of pangolins before this nonsense began.

Self-isolating became the thing to do if you had symptoms, and self-quarantine became the next thing if you tested positive for the disease.

Front-line workers have always been reserved for police, fire and ambulance, as well as the medical field, but now include grocery store employees, truck drivers and drive-thru clerks.

How about hydroxychloroquine?

Now, if you’re one of the unfortunate souls to be battling lupus or malaria, you’ve likely encountered this drug.

The American president is still touting this as the miracle cure for COVID-19, while many of the experts say that testing still needs to be done. Time will tell, I guess.

With all those words, we’ve also been introduced to a new cast of characters in the North American political and medical arenas, such as Dr. Tam and Dr. Williams on the Canadian side, with Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx on the American side. These folks are all medical experts, who struggle with walking the political party line and getting accurate information out to the public. These are probably the toughest jobs of all.

Suffice to say, we’ve got a whole bunch of new words and names to deal with from this pandemic. Let’s hope it’s over soon and we can begin to rebuild the world as well as our vocabulary.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS Mark Ribble

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Photos from Kingsville-Gosfi eld Heritage 1790-2000 Photo courtesy of theSociety Kingsville ArchivesA Stroll Through Time

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by 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 a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat.

The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This This photo was in family, the attic of Missoutside Marthathe Wiens, 1893 Albuna If anyone photograph of andiscovered unidentified standing Cedar Beach DrugTownline.

Store, was taken inhas anylate information this family, the Kingsville Archives would like to hear from you. 226-348-6377 the 1940s orabout early 1950s. or kingsvillearchives@gmail.com.

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This photo was snapped at Girardin Real Estate Fishery in Pt. Pelee during the early edged Gulliver 1940s and shows Insurance Mrs. Leita Girardin 2-1 to (left) and Jen O’Neil showing win(right) the Midget off a massive sturgeon cauight in hockey trophy.

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Ken Dick who Editor’s note: scored both Mrs. Girardin was known as the goals withran coach Lady of the Lake, as she the Critchlow. commercial fisheryRandy after the untimely death of her husband Pat. She retired in the late 1950s and sold the business to her nephew, Carl Ribble and his partner, Mick Grubb, who ran it as R&G Fishery until about 1972.

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Tuma, Emily

Wilson, Stanley Gilbert 88 years, Born in Windsor Ontario, April 4, 1932.

Passed away in Leamington Ontario at the Sun Parlor Home For Senior Citizens on Good Friday, April 10, 2020 peacefully after visits from his family.

Loving Husband and very best friend of Carol (Tobin) for 33 years. Dearest father of Susan Wilson (Murray) , Robert Wilson (Cathy) and the late James Wilson (Jan 1989). Dearly loved Grandpa of Eric Jones, Lindsay Jones, Ryan Wilson and Laura Wilson. Dear brother of Jo-Anne Berry (Charlie). Stan was a wonderful “Papa” to Carol’s 5 children, 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, they all considered him a special friend. Stan was a professional electrical engineer and in 1978, became president of Wilson Dario and Associates Consulting Engineers, in Windsor. He remained in the practice until a heart attack and a terrible stroke forced him into retirement in 1994. In retirement he kept busy, buying himself a tractor that he put to good use on the 30 acre property by creating beautiful gardens and planting many trees. He raised live stock including donkeys, pigs, goats and chickens. He loved farming and since he could not be an engineer he would became a gentlemen Farmer. He had a passion for hobby trains, belonging to the Windsor Model Train Club and later joining the club in Kingsville. As Stan got older he was forced to retire a second time and move to a Chartwell Retirement Home. Stan continued to enjoy the small things in life including daily drives with Carol and joining friends for lunch. After a health scare in 2019 a difficult decision was made to move Stanley to the Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens. Stan received tremendous care by the wonderful staff.

As per Stan’s wishes cremation has taken place, there will be no service due to current global conditions. A family get together will be organized at a later date. If you wish to donate in Stan’s memory, the family has asked that donations (made by cheque) be made to Childcan by contacting the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Family and friends may share their memories or make an online contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Kudroch, Kim Marie (nee Wood) Peacefully gained her angel wings surrounded by her loving family. on April 12, 2020 after a battle with Dementia at 60 years of age.

Beloved wife of Edward of 37 years. Devoted daughter of Trudy, fiercely devoted mother of Joshua and Mikayla (John).

Dear sister of Dan (Linda), Todd (Kathy), Tracy and Jodi (Tim). Predeceased by father George Wood, and in-laws John and Mary Kudroch. She will be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kim was a very talented cook, scrapbook designer, and landscape artist. She made being creative look effortless.

She was always up for an adventure and she loved to spend her summer vacations at Green Acres campground in Waterloo. She was a gifted floral arranger and event planner who put her heart and soul into each project.

Kim was one of a kind and left an imprint on all who had the privilege to know and love her. She retired from her position as an Administrative Assistant at Fort Dearborn Company.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Share words of comfort or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emily at Erie Shores Hospice on April 2, 2020 at 90 years of age.

Reunited with her loving husband Frank (2005).

Beloved mother of Ellen Kwiat (late Richard 1998) and Frank Jr. (Corinne).

Adored grandmother to Julie (Mark), Carolyn (Barry), and Dean Special Proof of obituary to(Charlotte). run great-grandmother (Babi) to Jude, Sadie, and the late Luke (2019). Survived by her brother Joseph (late Sue), April 15, 2020 brother-in-law Alois (Frances), brother-in-law Charles Southpoint Sun (Mary Jane) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister-in-law Toni, sister-in-law Helen, $100, plus $13 hst = $113and brother-inlaw James. Also predeceased by parents Annie and Cyril Turcinek and mother-in-law and father-in-law Meri and Alois Tuma.

A private family burial will take place and a celebration of Emily’s life will be held at a later date.

Any changes please call Condolences and memorial donations to Erie Shores 519-398-9098 ASAP may be made at Hospice or Heart and Stroke Foundation www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Dama, Nicholas 79 years, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Erie Shores Hospice.

Beloved husband for 43 years to Margaret (nee Webb). Loving father of Tom Dama (Cindy), Dianne Dainard (Stewart), Nick Dama (Diane); and step-father of Wade Webb (Lynda) and Gary Webb (Karen). Cherished grandfather of 4. Dearest brother of Tony (Sharon), Joe (Bev), John (Karen), Anne Steeg (Wayne Jeung), Katie Dufour (Don). Survived by several nieces and nephews and Margaret’s siblings in Alberta.

Nicholas was a heavy equipment operator and helped in the construction of many major highways in Ontario including the QEW and Herb Gray Parkway.

There will be a family graveside service to celebrate Nicholas’ life at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

If you wish to donate in Nicholas’ memory, the family has asked that donations (made by cheque) be made to Diabetes Canada by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).

Family & friends may share their memories or make an online contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Verbeke, Lorraine L. Proof obituary to run away of peacefully

Passed at Erie Shores Hospice on April 8, 2020 at the age of 89.

April 15, 2020 Wife of the late Roger Southpoint Verbeke (2007). Dear mother Sun of Larry Verbeke (Margaret). $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Loving grandmother of James Verbeke and Julie Lapain (Michael). Cherished great grandmother of Roman Lapain.

Survived byAny sister-in-law changes Olive pleaseVan calldenhende and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents 519-398-9098 Joe and Maria Van denhende andASAP her brother Gilbert Van denhende (2006).

Lorraine was a member of the Catholic Women’s Thanks.

League for over 65 years. Her favourite pastime was enjoying her garden. Her passion was farming with her family of 3 generations.

Due to current circumstances, a private family entombment took place at Erie Memorial Gardens.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held at a later date at St. Michael’s Church.

If you wish to donate in memory of Lorraine, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice or St. Michael’s Parish by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make an online donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Rondelez, Helen Madeline (nee Bachtold)

It is with great sadness that we announce the of passing of to run Proof obituary our loving wife and mother, Madeline, on April 7, 2020 at the age of 79.

April 15, 2020 She leaves Southpoint behind her Sun beloved husband of 54 years, plus whose $13 hst = $113 Jerome E. $100, Rondelez, heart was captured with her beautiful blue angel eyes.

Adored mother of Jerome M. Rondelez, William Rondelez and Michelle Rondelez.

Anyspecial changes please Cherished and grandma to call Olivia, Emma and Noah. Loving519-398-9098 sister of John ASAP “Jackie” Bachtold and wife Bev, late Eleanor Campbell, Bill and Debbie.

Also remembered by her sisters in law and brother in law, Maria Vajko andThanks. late husband Joe, Roza Geldhof and husband George and Johan Rondelez and wife Pat; cousins, nieces and nephews and friends. She was known as “Mama” to her extended family from Mexico and always had a special place in her heart for Clemente, Antonio and Jose Maria.

Mom was a remarkable amazing loving woman who showed us so much in life to overcome the struggles and show us the way. Mom helped and worked in our family businesses at Main-West Furniture and our family farm Black Bear Farms selling fruit at the roadside stand and the winery. Most of all Mom loved spending time with her family who cherished her and she loved. Mom enjoyed her gardens and watching the birds on the farm and having gatherings and cooking for everyone.

Many thanks to Mom’s caring nurse Tammy and Mary Ann, NP Kristy, Dr. Noam, Dr. Maytham and all the nurses at Leamington hospital and ICU nurses, especially Amanda at Hotel Dieu your support at this time in Mom’s life we will remember.

In following health and public safety directives, Madeline’s funeral arrangements will be private with burial taking place at Kingsville Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home, Kingsville. A celebration of Madeline’s life will take place at a later date to be posted.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 2300 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4P1E4 or The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, 835 - 525 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2L3.

Memories can be shared with the family at www.kendrickfuneralhome.com.

McKeen, John A. Passed away after a brief illness at 74 years of age, on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at WRH Ouellette Campus.

Beloved husband of Linda (nee Austin) for almost 55 years. Loving Dad of Shelley McKeen-Weaver (Bob) and Tammy Willis (Larry). Proud of obituary to run Grandpa toProof Tori Weaver and Gramps to Kara and Cody Willis. Only son to the late John and Irene McKeen.

Dearest brother of Donna (late Art -2020), April 15,Verhaeghe 2020 Muriel Davey (Mel), Janice Stewart (Robert) and the Sun late Cheryl HinesSouthpoint (2018) (Steve).

John drove truck all his $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Union. John’s life and was a member of the Teamsters passion for stock car racing awarded him many trophies and championships along with a spot in Windsor’s Checker Flag Raceway’s Hall of Fame. He had the honour of being inducted into the Hall of Fame with his cousin and Any longtime competitor, Ron McKeen. He was changes please call an avid gardener, always sharing his bounty with his 519-398-9098 ASAP neighbours. His wit, hard work and determination will be greatly missed.

Special thanks to the Dr’s and nurses in the ICU at Thanks.

WRH Ouellette Campus for their exceptional care and comfort for John. Also thank you to our family, friends and neighbours for all of their kindness and support. A private cremation has taken place.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of choice by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233).

Family and friends may leave their condolences online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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BIA and friends answer call for masks, gowns

By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — When Erie Shores HealthCare put out the call for help with protective equipment for their workers, Leamington BIA chair Lisa Bradt and Coordinator Maria Peters decided they would try to help out.

They started an initiative called ‘We’ve got you covered’ and reached out to BIA businesses for funding to start the project.

They were able to raise $2260 in a short time and with that, the initiative took off.

They put out the call for sewing help and other donations and when all was said and done, had donated over 600 cloth masks, 250 medical gowns and about 100 surgical caps for frontline staff.

“With the donated money, we were able to purchase material”, Peters said.

In addition, they accepted donations of material, time and patterns from the

likes of The Bedding Superstore, Odds N’ Ends and A Stitch in Time and set out to gather their volunteers.

About 60 volunteers came forward from various church groups and sewing clubs and they were able to get working right away.

“We had kits ready for them with thread, pre-cut material, elastic and patterns”, said Peters.

Those who volunteered to sew were all moved by being able to help during such a difficult time.

“Some of them were in tears and thanking us for letting them help in their own way”, Peters said.

On Friday, April 3, they were able to donate all of the homemade garments to Erie Shores HealthCare and Leamington Area Family Health Team.

Peters summed it up best when she said, “What better way to get the community to come together.”

Point Pelee cancels Festival of Birds LEAMINGTON – Parks Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians, visitors, festival partners and its employees by supporting Canada’s efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19.

As a result, the 2020 Festival of Birds, scheduled to take place between May 1 and May 20 at Point Pelee National Park, has been cancelled.

Parks Canada is asking everyone to stay home to protect themselves, their loved ones and the collective community. Anyone considering a visit to Point Pelee National Park should cancel their plans. Visitor vehicle access and visitor services at all Parks Canada locations are temporarily suspended and all visitor facilities are closed. These actions are intended to respect the advice of public health experts to stay home and avoid public gatherings.

During the temporary suspension of visitor services, Point Pelee

Leamington BIA Chair Lisa Bradt with over 900 garments sewn by local volunteers, just before they were delivered to Erie Shores HealthCare.

Submitted photo Birders during a recent Fesitval of Birds at Point Pelee National Park.

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National Park remains committed to connecting with Canadians through virtual programming.

Throughout the month of May, the national park will share migration information and deliver virtual presentations to allow visitors to explore the park online and to help visitors participate in birding activities from their homes during this year’s spring migration.

Point Pelee National Park will also share the real-time sounds of the park, and welcome virtual visitors to “bird” by ear. Follow Point Pelee

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For up-to-date information about closures and cancellations at Point Pelee National Park, please visit the park’s website at parkscanada. gc.ca/pelee Detailed information on Parks Canada places and the measures the Agency is taking to limit the spread of COVID-19 can be found at pc.gc.ca.

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Essex MP spearheads campaign to thank local frontline workers

ESSEX — A group of sacrifices these unsung local businesses and resi- heroes make day in and dents in Essex County, day out and as well, with spearheaded by Essex his daughter, Faith, workMP, Chris Lewis, have ing at a local nursing come together to bring home, he set his sights cheer to frontline work- on the staff at local nursers at nursing ing homes and homes across the at the hospital in “Together, county and at Erie we’ve been able Leamington.

Shores Healthcare “ To g e t h e r to put together in Leamington. we have been Lewis thanked 400 gift bags” able to put tohis team for their — Chris Lewis gether over 400 generosity.

“I gift bags for our would like to thank frontline caregivers”, Cindy’s Home and Gar- said Lewis. den, Wave Direct, Mark The bags were distriband Fran Rankin, Tim & uted to doctors, nurses, Marita Dobson, Pelee Is- cleaning staff and adland Winery, IZA Design ministration officials at & Manufacturing, Kings- Erie Shore Healthcare on ville Car Wash and Laun- Tuesday April 14. dry Mat and Del Fresco As well, this past weekPure, for their support end, produce from Del and generous donations.” Fresco Pure was distribLewis, a former fire- uted to staff at nursing fighter who has seen the homes across the county.

MOE extends pesticide certificates for farmers

RIDGETOWN — As a preventative measure to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario Pesticide Education Program has cancelled all classroom Grower Pesticide Safety Courses and Pesticide Vendor Certification Courses from March 16, 2020 forward.

Online courses continue, but pesticide safety certification will expire for over 1400 Ontario growers and vendors this spring.

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks announced last Friday that growers and vendors whose certification expires on or after January 1, 2020, will be extended until December 31, 2020.

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fication dates will allow Ontario’s growers to continue to purchase and use the products they need for the 2020 growing season, and allows vendors to continue selling pesticides.

The Ontario Pesticide Education Program has offered courses since 1987.

The courses focus on product information, health and environmental risk management, pesticide application and pesticide safety practices.

Currently over 22,000 growers, 1,300 vendors and nearly 300 on-farm instructors are certified through the program.

The program is supported by growers, OMAFRA, pesticide manufacturers and retailers.

SHORING UP THE SHORELINE

Strong westerly winds on Monday, April 13 did not deter this excavator operator from doing his best to protect the shoreline along Point Pelee Drive in Leamington. The waves were crashing all around him, but he kept moving the stone to gain an advantage on Mother Nature as he worked near the intersection of Point Pelee Drive and Noble Sideroad. Point Pelee Drive was closed at the Sturgeon Creek Bridge because of the flooding and Robson Road was closed near Malibu Drive.

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CARD OF THANKS CATHY HAMM We would like to express our sincerest thank you to all the family, friends, co-workers and neighbours who expressed their condolences during this difficult time. Your donation, floral tributes, baskets, cards, phone calls and meals were greatly appreciated. The kind words and memories you shared gave us comfort and will be forever treasured.

Cathy was a thoughtful, kind, hardworking person who showed us that the most valuable thing in life is family. She will forever be in our hearts and memories.

Thank you to the I.C.U. Staff at Metropolitan Hospital and Aunt Caroline for all your support.

Words cannot express the gratitude we feel to all of you.

Stacey, Lisa, Dennis, Weber and Hamm families

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May 8, 1947 – April 21, 2015 Always remembered, always loved

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 You can accomplish anything you set your mind to, Taurus. This may even mean being the boss of yourself with self-discipline. Ask friends to help keep you stay the course.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You have the potential to lay the groundwork now for events that will pay dividends throughout the next few years, Gemini. Get a team of trusted advisors on your side.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, while others may be focusing on their careers, you understand the importance of zeroing in on your relationships and love life. Keep those you care about close.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, change things at home so you can better care for children or other people in your charge. A lot of progress can still be made if you redirect your attention.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, things may be moving quite slowly for you, but that does not mean progress has not been made. You’ll realize after a few weeks how far you’ve come.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, the last few weeks may have come off as humdrum, and that’s probably because you didn’t take any chances.

Be more bold in the days to come.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, ask yourself how you want to see your finances grow. Then you can speak with a financial planner and make your dreams a reality.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Everything that involves you moves up on the priority list, Aquarius. Even though you’re known for putting others first, this all needs to change if you are to progress.

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26 years ago

1993-94 Peewee hockey team best in Ontario, twice

By C. Scott Holland Head coach Max Raffoul’s 1993-94 Mike Pearce Chevy Blazers Peewee team showed the province what team work and sportsmanship was all about.

The head coach erupted in a huge grin after beating Belle River three-games-to-two and then Brantford three-games-to-one, in the OMHA quarter-final.

“We’re going to the show!” exclaimed Raffoul.

Indeed the Blazers did. Not only did they make it to one championship, they made it to a second one - and won both.

The team’s composure was a key part of their amazing run and it was evident in the semi-final against Grimsby.

Having gone nine minutes versus Grimsby without a shot on goal, the Blazers’ first shot was a goal. It was a cross-crease pass initiated by Mike Williams to Thomas Grubb, who tabbed the goal. As the game’s tempo increased, the Blazers took the lead and goalie Cameron Ellsworth shut the door, advancing the Blazers to the OMHA Peewee A final.

Getting to the Peewee championship vs Belleville

was one thing, but winning the best-of-five series with a 3-0-1 record on home ice in front of 750 fans, was an experience not to be forgotten.

Yet they would play more hockey as the victory earned them a place in the Ontario Hockey Federation’s championship tournament held in London.

The other entries in the OHF tournament represented the eastern, northern and GTA champions plus the host team. Five teams entered were London, Erindale, Waterloo, Wheatley/Leamington and New Liskeard.

For Wheatley/Leamington, which would be renamed Southpoint the following year, the level of competition was the highest and to start the weekend, they faced the defending champs from New Liskeard.

It was a tough opener as the Blazers lost 4-3.

They rebounded in their second game by crushing Waterloo 7-1.

“We’re going to the show!”

— Max Raffoul

Up next was Erindale and the Blazers played strong defensively to gain a 3-0 shutout victory and a spot in the final. As fate would have it, they would have to face New Liskeard.

That final match was an exciting brand of hockey.

The Blazers clung to a slim lead and in the final minutes with New Liskeard pressing and holding the puck in the Blazers’ end, the locals did not allow any serious scoring attempts and won 5-4, becoming the Ontario Hockey Federation Peewee Major A champs.

The hockey season was capped off with the entire team participating in a fire truck parade through town upon their arrival home - and plenty of memories.

Members of that team were: GM Wallace Ellsworth, assistant GM Roger Cowan, Cameron Ellsworth, Jeff Bailey, Jason Bell, Daniel Cornies, Jeff Hammond, Jeff Moracci, Tim Weil, Mike Williams, Tony Coppola, Jason Feltz, Charles Cowan, Thomas Grubb, Dan Ippoliti, Matt Coulter, Ryan Rutgers, Kevin and Keith Diemer, head coach Max Raffoul, assistant coaches Doug Grubb, Richard Paliani and trainer John Rutgers.

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Where’s my Hillman?

Looking back 50 years

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk

A young man in Leamington, Ontario, many years ago drove a 1950 Hillman Minx, a popular English car at that time. One day he picked up his mother where she worked to give her a ride home. The passenger door had to be slammed hard in order to stay shut.

When he slammed the door just after his mother climbed in, the right rear fender fell off. He took a blanket from the trunk, wound it around the fender and, with the other part of the blanket in the trunk, he slammed the trunk shut and it held up the fender while he drove his mother home.

My older brother John and I attended high school in the 1950s. One of the students in John’s class drove to school every day in a 1950 Hillman Minx.

A black and white advertisement for a 1950 Hillman.

It was his first car.

Whenever he talked about it, the word “car” disappeared from his vocabulary. He always talked about “my Hillman.”

Before the first class, he would remind his fellow students that “I drove to school today in my Hillman.” And at the end of the last class, he would announce “I am now driving home in my Hillman.”

Then one evening we were all invited to a house party. When we arrived, we saw that “Mr. Hillman” had parked his Hillman directly in front of the house.

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couple of fellows slipped quietly outside. When they discovered the Hillman wasn’t locked, they climbed inside, released the hand brake, slipped it into neutral, and pushed it around the corner.

An hour or so later, the party began to break up as some of the guests started heading for home.

When “Mr. Hillman” stepped through the front door onto the front porch, he saw his Hillman was nowhere to be seen.

“WHERE’S MY HILLMAN?” he bellowed. The two fellows who pushed it around the corner now volunteered to form a search party in order to find his Hillman.

Within two minutes, they had located the Hillman parked around the corner. “Mr. Hillman” climbed in and started it up.

Suspecting that the search party had been the ones who moved it in the first place, he said: “Very funny, I’m sure!” – then drove home in his Hillman.

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Here’s a look back at what was happening in local hockey 50 years ago this week.

Leamington Minor Hockey Association was busy getting their secondto-last week of the schedule wrapped up as finalists were decided in most house league divisions.

ATOM Wheeler Dealers 6 Wheatley Bruins 2 Wheeler Dealers take the semi-final two-game-total-goals series by a score of 14-4. Tracy Wiper’s hattrick paced the Dealers, while his brother Mark scored twice. Jeffery Hutchins had the single goal. William Hickson and Scott Omstead scored for Wheatley.

Tann’s Alignment 6 Jackson’s China Clippers 2 Tann’s came from behind to win this game and take the series 10-2. David Colasanti scored twice for Tann’s, with singles to Todd Hodgson and Richard Bradshaw. Wayne Wright and Tommy Mills scored for the Clippers.

Tann’s will meet the Wheeler Dealers in the final.

SQUIRT Wolters 2 Bennie Lumber 0 Peter Gossmann’s goal with 15 seconds left on the clock gave Wolters Trucking a 2-0 win over Bennie Lumber and a series win of 5-4 for the two games. Mark Stasso scored the other goal. Vance Tillotson and James Toyne both played well in goal, with Tillotson earning the shutout.

Couture 3 Wheatley Lions 0 Couture won 3-0 to take the two game series 4-1 and advance to the finals against Wolters. Paul Unrau played spectacularly in goal for the shutout. Couture goals were scored

by Wes Wright, Mike Dibbley and Dave Riediger.

PEEWEE Gillies 1 TD Bank 0 Gillies Furninture advance to the Peewee final with a 1-0 win over TD Bank. They won the two game total goals series 3-1 and advance to the finals.

Paul Anthony earned the shutout for Gillies, while Dennis Koppert played well in the TD Bank net as well. Scott Wilson had the game’s only goal for Gillies.

Ardiel 4 Lougheed 2 Ardiel Pontiac doubled Lougheed’s of Wheatley 4-2 to win their series 5-3.

Rick Stevenson tallied twice for Ardiel, with singles to Elmer Pavliscak and Henry Bekaan. Scott Pepper and Eric Lynn each scored for Lougheed.

BANTAM Rhine Danube 1 Bickford Cab 1 The Rhine and Bickford skated to a 1-1 draw in their round robin playoff game. The tie gave Rhine Danube top spot in the round robin and a berth in finals. Ted Wiper was outstanding in goal for the Rhine Danube, while his counterpart, Rob Williams, payed excellent in goal for Bickford. Bill Neufeld put Bickford Cabs in front in the first period, but Rob Girardin tied the game later on.

MIDGET Town and Country 3 Moose Lodge 1 In the first game of the two-gametotal-goal-final, town and Country Insurance edged Moose Lodge 3-1.

Rick Stickney had two of the Town & Country goals, with a single tally to Gary Koestler. Gary Atkinson had the lone goal for the Moose. Bill Howe’s outstanding goaltending in the Moose net kept it close. Mike Epplett played well in the Town & Country net for the win.

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