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Transit purchase approved LEAMINGTON — At the April 28 meeting of Leamington council, a motion was put forward by town administration to finalize the purchase of two new transit buses. The meeting was the first of its kind as council members and administration held the meeting virtually on Zoom. The meeting was live-streamed on the municpality’s website. Rob Sharon, Director of Infrastructure Services for the municipality presented more details on the purchase. The plan was approved last year and Sharon informed council that an agreement had been made with Metrolinx pending council’s final approval to make the purchase. The cost of the two buses would be approximately $472,000, but the cost to outfit and upgrade them to meet the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), would bring the total to about $1.1 million. Sharon explained that these costs would put the project about $137,000
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Snowbirds on tour
If you suddenly hear a loud overhead sound this week, it’s probably the Canadian Forces Snowbirds doing a fly-by. The Snowbirds are currently doing a cross-country fly-by tour to help boost morale during the COIVID-19 crisis. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement last week. The tour is not running on a strict schedule, with weather playing a part on when and where they will fly. The tour began Sunday in the Maritimes, but hit a weather snag Monday in Newfoundland. They were in a holding pattern Monday morning and expected to fly through Newfoundland Wednesday. Based on that, weather permitting, this area should experience them sometime this weekend as they make their way east. There are no guarantees, but knowing the Snowbirds’ affection for this area, it’s expected they will at least give us a glimpse of their speed and power. The Sun will stay on top of the flights and give updates on our Facebook page as the flight path becomes more clear.
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to things ramping up. In his mind, Moody braced for the worst while hoping for Moody, speaking from his home in Belle River, recalled how it all the best. “I didn’t want to feel that good, started for him. “We got our first confirmed pa- because I knew it was typical of tient on March 10,” he said. “I had COVID,” he said. As he expected, his condition remy first symptoms on March 26.” Those first symptoms included turned and deteriorated rapidly. One week after he started with fever, body aches, nausea and the original sympcough. toms, he was having Already knowing “I was difficulty breathing what he may have been subjected to, Moody basically out and asked his wife Jan to take him to went the following day of it for five the ER. to get tested at Windsor or six days” At Windsor ReRegional Hospital’s COgional, they asVID Assessment Centre. — Jeff Moody sessed him again He spent that weekand sent him home, end assuming he was telling him he was positive and distancing himself from his wife and two chil- on a ‘short leash’. He managed to get through most dren. The following Tuesday, the of the weekend, keeping busy tryphone rang with a call from the ing to discretely get his affairs in Windsor Essex County Health order by recording all of his benUnit. His swab had come back neg- efit information and passwords for his family to have in the event he ative. “It was weird, because I some- could not verbalize them. Late on the Sunday night, he how knew I had COVID, but my texted his wife, who was staying in swab was negative”, he said. When he woke up the next morn- the basement with the kids, to call him an ambulance. ing, his symptoms were gone. His oxygen levels were low, and “I was outside washing the car, being in the medical field, he knew feeling fine,” he said. But in his gut, he knew that he’d what that meant. “After that, I don’t remember already seen many patients at Henry Ford who said they’d had a much”, he said. “I was basically couple days of feeling better prior out of it for five or six days.”
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Although he never reached the point to be put on a ventilator, he was being administered the highest level of oxygen they could give. Meanwhile his family stood vigil from afar, hoping that their strong firefighter hero would make it through this ordeal. Finally on April 16, Jeff was well enough to be discharged from hospital after 11 days. He still remains quarantined away from Jan and their children, Jenna and Justin, and is still struggling to regain his strength. “I’ve still got a cough and some shortness of breath,” he said. His oxygen levels are around 91 per cent, but should be up around 98 per cent, so he’s still got a tough road ahead. He lost 20 pounds during the ordeal and is looking forward to returning to both his jobs as soon as he is able. The Lakeshore Fire Department did a drive-by to welcome him home and he was also greeted by some of his co-workers from Henry Ford, who showed up to see him in his driveway. If he can take anything from this, Moody is grateful to live in Canada and offers sage advice to those people from his hometown. “Follow the rules. We are doing a great job over here. Keep it up, be careful and keep your distance”, he said.
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Kingsville family business getting through the hard times By Mark Ribble KINGSVILLE — The Rondelez family is trying their best to take the COVID-19 pandemic as just another challenge. While their furniture and flooring retail stores are closed to the public, they do have their winery, Black Bear Farms, open with a curbside pickup program. The Rondelez have a long history of business in Kingsville and Leamington. Jerome and John Rondelez came from Belgium in the mid-1950s and they started in business together with their father Maurice, in 1962. They had retail stores in Kingsville and Leamington and were early players in the colour TV market in this area.
They’ve been through recessions and other challenges along the way and have always managed to persevere. Main West Furniture in Leamington and Kingsville have become mainstays for the family’s business ventures over the years. But their labour of love is the family farm, which they purchased in 1988. Soon after, Black Bear Farms was born which eventually produced a bevy of award-winning fruit wines. Bill Rondelez runs the farm and winery with help from his sister Michelle, while Jerome Jr. manages the flooring store in Kingsville. Michelle and Jerome Sr. normally handle the retail store in Leamington.
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Putting names and faces to the numbers drives it home
Sometimes, it takes putting a face to the name to drive things home for people. Often, when we hear about tragedies, like the recent shootings in Nova Scotia, we don’t fully realize the scope of the event until we see the pictures of those victims with their names. I think it’s part of human nature to not let things sink in until we have proof in our mind that those victims are hu- Mark Ribble man. As of Monday, over 3600 people in Canada have died from the Coronavirus. Canada has 59,474 confirmed cases of the virus and locally, we sit with over 700 cases and over 50 people who have succumbed to this dreaded disease. We’ve all done our best to shield ourselves and loved ones from the virus, while not knowing if we’ve come in contact with it or not. Someone said to me over the weekend that through all of this time, they don’t know anyone who contracted the virus and they consider themselves lucky. I can say I know three people who have or have had it. Two of them are on the mend after lengthy hospital stays. The other, a a family friend who was about to celebrate her 100th birthday
this summer, did not make it. She was among the many long-term care residents in Windsor-Essex who make up the majority of the deaths in this area. She was a summer fixture of my childhood, as her family spent many summers at Point Pelee National Park. She and her late husband were great friends and cardplaying partners with my parents. We had casually kept in touch over the years. As this pandemic unfolded, my thoughts went to all of the people I knew that would be vulnerable and this lady didn’t cross my mind. I knew she was in a home in Windsor, but hadn’t heard from her or her family for a couple of years, so it didn’t register that she might be in the path of this virus. None of these three people are close friends, I would probably consider them acquaintances. They’ve been people whom I’ve crossed paths with in the past, but haven’t seen in a few years. Still, when this virus takes hold of someone and you hear that they’ve got it, your memory takes you back to a time when you had conversations with them. You can hear their voices. You can see their faces. That’s when it hits home.
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Memories Memories of...of... Kingsville, Leamington Kingsville, Leamington andand Wheatl ey Wheatley
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 Store was established in the canal growing Olinda, Gosfield South Township, when TheOlinda boats General could be taken through the placid or hamlet out intoofthe rougher waters of Lake Erie. This Olinda was known as the At the outside time, thethe areaCedar flourished as Drug an iron-producing community photograph of anlocally unidentifi ed “Furnace.” family, standing Beach Store, was taken in with an active smelting industry. the late 1940s or early 1950s.John C. Fox opened the store in the early 1840s, became the first postmaster in 1856, and served in that position until his death in 1896. The General Store also served as the local stage coach stop. The building’s red bricks were cast by Fox from clay found on his farm. (First photo in a series of three)
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edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget A young Francis Gregory is hockey trophy. seen doing a practice swing At left is captain Ken Dick who outside the scored golf both club’s goals(on with Bevel coach original pro shop Randy Critchlow.
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WFCU presents scholarship to regional spelling bee winner
WINDSOR — On March 8 of this year, Grade 8 student Giovanna Patcas took home top prize at the 2020 Windsor-Essex Regional Spelling Bee sponsored by WFCU Credit Union. With the championship, Giovanna qualified for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
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That national competition in the U.S. capital would have been held later this month, but has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Giovanna, a Grade 8 student at L.A. Desmarais Catholic Elementary School, would not be able to compete next year due to graduating into Grade 9 this coming school year. She was disappointed to miss out on Bee Week in Washington. On Friday, May 1, WFCU officials, along with spelling bee judges and officials, presented her with a scholarship for $2500. The presentation was held on Zoom. WFCU Board Chair Marty Gillis, said “All of us are so proud of Giovanna and all that she has accomplished at the regional level and wish her the best of luck as she enters high school in the fall.” Giovanna knew nothing about the presentation before it happened. “I’m really happy and surprised,” she said. She added that she wants to go into law studies. WFCU has given out over $300,000 in scholarships to date.
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February 18, 1926 -April 30, 2020. It is with great sadness and broken hearts, our family announces the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, GreatGrandmother and Sister. Loving wife to the late Peter (April 8, 2011 ). Beloved Mother to Jack Uzun (Dorothy), Mary Churchill (Tom), Frank Uzun (Diana) and Steve Uzun. Loving Grandmother of Kyle and Jared Uzun, Michelle (Michael) Duncan, Chris Churchill, Nicole Churchill (Dinning), Jennifer Uzun and Austin Carey. Cherished Great-Grandmother of Brett and Alana Duncan, Matthew and Grace Churchill, Chloe and Brodie Dinning. Survived by her brother Martin Pollinger (Judi 2015) and brother-in-law Adolf Hoffman. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Katherine Pollinger, sisters Barbara Hoffman (1990), Elizabeth Whelan (2016) (Eugene 2013). Magdalena was a dedicated employee of H.J. Heinz Co. who retired in 1985. Heartfelt thanks for all the loving care to the staff and doctors at Heron Terrace, Dr. M. Chevalier and nurses at Windsor Regional Field Hospital. Respectfully, with the health and safety of our family and friends, a private service was held for family. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation-COVID Fund or Windsor & Essex Cancer Centre Foundation. Arrangements were entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, ON (519-326-2631). Share memories or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father Ray Adams, in his 81st year at his home in Chatham, Ontario on May 3rd, 2020. Ray was the much-loved father of Shelly Adams of Golden, Colorado, Sherri Harrett (Will) of London, Jennifer Adams (Mark) of Chatham and Scott Adams (Maxime) of Ottawa. Treasured Grandfather of Jordan, Kaeley, Sophie, Julia, Maia, Simon, Lily and Henry. Beloved brother of Geraldine (late David), Sharon (Ken), Ben (Lori), and Debbie (Guy). Ray was born on July 3rd, 1939 in Mersea Township, Ontario to Ben and Margaret Adams. He was the oldest of five children. Ray had an incredible work ethic, sometimes working two or three jobs at the same time, before landing a position with A&P where he spent most of his highly successful working career as a produce merchandiser. Ray took his greatest pride in his children and grandchildren. An avid athlete and fierce competitor, Ray loved any type of game, was quick to laugh, and eager to find the fun in any situation. He participated in bowling, baseball and euchre leagues, and loved to spend endless hours playing card and board games with his children. Two of Ray’s greatest passions however were fishing and the sport of golf, and when retirement made it possible, it was either the lake or the golf course where you would frequently find him, competing and socializing with his wide network of friends. His golf cart always remained one of his favourite modes of transportation. Ray will be sadly missed by his loving family. Ray was a generous contributor to various charities. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. A celebration of life will be held at a date in the future. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040.
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Roberts, Robert (Larry)
Roberts, Robert (Larry) died in his home, surrounded by his family, on April 30, 2020 in Leamington, ON due to complications of MDS. He was 84. Larry is survived by the love of his life Ilene (Ignagni), his children Phil Roberts (Lori), Paula Roberts, Lisa Minello (Ken), Peter Roberts (Heather) and the daughter who joined our family in 1980, Debbie Ferrari as well as ten grandchildren: Jordan, Meg, Paul, Julia, Aly, Tess, Kenzie, Miranda, Marcus and Sonny. His nieces, nephews, sister Shirley Girling, sisterin-law Carmela Veneri, and brothers-in-law Tony Victor, Mario Ignagni (Kathy) also survive him. His brother and sister-in-law Frank and Pat Roberts, brother-in-law Gene Veneri and sister-in-law Marge Victor precede him in death. Anyone else fighting MDS for 7+ years would have given up the fight a long time ago but Larry was not going to be taken down easily. Although exhaustion pursued his last days, he was positive and never complained. He didn’t live like he was dying. He died like he was living. His passion for life, his family, golf, music and literature were constants throughout his entire life and continued until the end. Classical and jazz music were really the soundtrack of his life. He spent countless hours in his library with a Vivaldi concerto pumping through his 13 speakers reading A People’s History. Everyone knew him on the golf course for his infectious smile and sense of humour. He would throw his arm around your shoulder with a warm “my buddy, my pal, my main man.” He was known for his love of the Christmas season, pizza and red wine, potato chips, fishing, his puzzles, sunsets, sunrises on the water, the cottage, having his family around him and his beautiful wife beside him. Larry was born on April 14, 1936 in Windsor, ON to his parents, Frank and Dulcie Roberts. He attended Assumption H.S. from 1950-1954 and then graduated from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1959. He later went back to the University to complete his Master’s degree in 1971. Larry started his teaching career at Massey SS and finished at WD Lowe 34 years later. He tells the story of meeting Ilene in 1960 and falling head over heels at first sight. How he could not wait until the second date to see her again and that, he knew she was the ‘one’. He married his love in June of 1962 and started their family shortly after. He retired in 1993 and continued his passion of reading and writing. A special acknowledgement goes out to the Princess Roberts, the East Beach posse, the Destin crew and the Erie Shores gang for all the love, laughs and support over the years. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the staff at the Erie Shores HealthCare Center, particularly in Ambulatory Care (Laura, Lynn, Mandy and Tracy) for their kindness, gentleness and compassion through his many transfusions and visits. A Go Fund Me (www.gofundme.com) page has been set up to honor these people under the Larry Roberts Fund which can be found at the link below. https://www.gofundme.com/f/larry-roberts-fund?utm_ source=customer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p_ cf+share-flow-1 Larry was a scholar, he spent his entire life reading and he lived his life guided by the following quote “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.” As per Larry’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Larry’s Life will take place at a later date. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-3262631). Family, friends and colleagues are encouraged to share stories and words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Beaul, Neil Garnet 1925-2020
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Jones, Ivan
85 years, May 2, 2020. Beloved husband of Eleanor, It is with great sadness that married in the summer of 1956 the Beaul family announces the and were in their 64th year peaceful passing of their dear together. father, grandfather and great Dear father of Shari Jones, grandfather on April 28, 2020. grandfather Proof of Rachel Carey, of obituary to run Beloved husband for over 70 Proof of obituary to run Andrew (Kim) Carey, great years to Mildred Blanche Beaul grandfather of Andrew’s 2020 (2017). Cherished father to father6, of May 6, 2020 daughter Isabella; May Wayne (Julie) and Ken (Nancy and RichSouthpoint McCann, Sun Southpoint Sun Cindy Church). Proud grandfather to grandfather $100, of Allison andhst = $113 plus $13 Devin (Tracey), Sean (Anne), $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Jessica McCann; father of Lynda and Dale Tetzlaff, Kevin (Lindsay), and Mark grandfather of Matthew (Myranda), Justin (Kristy (Carrie). He lovingly enjoyed Lodewyks), and Mitchell (Michelle) Tetzlaff, and great his 7 great grandchildren. Neil, a WWII veteran, came to grandfather of Matthew’s daughter Brielle; and father of Leamington in 1947. Forming strong community ties, he and Michael Jones (Justin White). Anyofchanges email Millie owned and operated Beaul’s Furniture and Upholstery Elsie (Jim)please Hutchins, Earl (Lorell) Jones Any changes please emailDear brother in the heart of Leamington for many years. Travel, cottage sun@southpointsun.ca and Russell (Margaret) Jones. and especially family were a part ofsun@southpointsun.ca Neil’s life. As many Ivan and Eleanor purchased the lot on the 8th concession Thanks. Thanks. knew, he enjoyed many hours making wonderful wood building a lifetime of memories on the farm and raising their carvings. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert family together. In addition to the farm, Ivan worked at and Simpson, the staff at Kingsville Chartwell, CCAC and all the retired from Loblaws with over 46 years of service. caregivers who have shown care, compassion and support He was well known in the community, always ready to for Neil, especially in his final days, the team at Sun Parlor lend a helping hand to friends and neighbours, and an active Home Leamington. If you so desire, in lieu of flowers, volunteer who regularly donated his time to the Salvation donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. A Army Foodbank throughout the years, and helped coordinate private family service was held at the Reid Funeral Home, and prepare the food baskets for the annual Christmas drive. 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Ivan was a life long member of the United Church, was an Share words of comfort or make a donation elder and was an active member participating in Men’s choir at www.reidfuneralhome.ca and various fundraisers for church missions. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses at Windsor Regional Met Campus, the Urology Clinic, Erie Shores Healthcare, and a special Stewart, Doris Winnifred (Fraser) thank you to those at Erie Shores Hospice including its volunteers for their excellent care. Doris passed away April 22, A Funeral Service with the family was held at the Reid 2020 at the Isabel and Arthur Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Paul Rodey. For those who Meighen Manor nursing home could not be there in person we felt your love. Interment was in Toronto. Doris was born at Erie Memorial Gardens. and raised in Plymouth Park, Memorial donations in Ivan’s memory may be made Nova Scotia, where she married by cheque Proof sent to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, of obituary to run Malcolm Stewart who worked Leamington (519-326-2631) for the Leamington United for the Royal Bank of Canada. Church, Erie Shores Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Malcolm and Doris resided in Mayat6, 2020 Society or online www.reidfuneralhome.ca Nova Scotia for several years, Southpoint Sun then moved to Ontario as various bank appointments took them to $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Quick, Donna Marie towns such as Shelbourne, Don Mills, Elliot Lake, Wallaceburg and finally Leamington, 77 Years, passed peacefully where they eventually retired. Malcolm and Doris made many surrounded by family in life-long friends in their travels. In addition to her volunteer the comfort of her home on service at the United Church of Canada and membership with Thursday April 30, 2020. Any changes please email the I.O.D.E., Doris enjoyed curling, golf and bridge. One Loving wife of Albert Quick. sun@southpointsun.ca always knew Doris was having a good day when she applied Cherished mother of; Shelley a coat of red lipstick. Following Malcolm’s passing in 2010, Lerock, Gregory Quick Thanks. (Maria), Doris moved to Toronto to be close to family, residing first Dawn Coates (Steve). Adored at Amica Bayview and eventually at the Isabel and Arthur grandmother of; Whitney Suta Meighen Nursing Home. Doris is survived by her brother (Rob), Taylor Lerock (Dan), Earl Fraser who resides in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, and her Tanner Stubbert, Kyle Quick, two daughters, Kay Morrison (Doug), Nancy Hewat (Glen), Kendall Quick, Sierrah Coates, three grandchildren, Andrew(Shawna), Caitlin(Steve), and Amber Quick, Jadyn Coates, Leah, and two great grandchildren, Gabrielle and Everleigh. Shaevon Coates and Shawn Coates. Great-grandmother of The family would like to thank the Meighen Manor for the Jaxson Keck. Loved sister of John Ford (Phyllis). Deeply care they provided Doris, with special thanks going out to missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her her caregivers, Angela, Azieb, Sharon and Alison for giving parents Hazel & Irwin Ford. The family would like to thank Doris that extra T.L.C. A private family service will take the caring staff of Hospice, Paramed, Saint Elizabeth and the place at a later date. VON for their tremendous care. Due to global conditions a private family service was held. Cremation has taken place. When conditions allow the family will hold a celebration of life, invitation will be sent out. Memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IMMEDIATE POSSESSION AVAILABLE MLS# 20004861 | This property is great for firsttime buyers/investors looking for rental income! The vacant main floor unit has 2 beds, 1 bath, a bright & spacious living room, kitchen with substantial cabinet & counter space, as well as a cozy enclosed front porch. The tenanted upper unit has 1 bed, 1 bath, a large kitchen & living room. The upper unit generates an income of $600/month + utilities (tenant to be assumed). Laundry area in the unfinished basement. Duplex situated on 66.01’ x 132’ lot.
Over 1740 square ft, 3 bedroom home. Two full baths, fireplace, granite or quarts countertops . Situated on a deep lot. Choose your colours! Call Flora McNeil or Craig McNeil for details.
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139A BAIRD AVE. WHEATLEY
$239,900
COZY FAMILY HOME ON QUIET TREE-LINED STREET MLS #20003634 | This cozy 3-bed bungalow is located on a quiet street. The heart of this home is the spacious kitchen with loads of cupboards & countertop space. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large dining area & living room which has a wett-certified wood-burning stove. In-floor heat throughout the home & backyard access from the laundry room. Updated over the years including a metal roof, electrical panel, kitchen & hot water tank. Seller to install 8’ x 12’ gravel drive where the buyer would like.
• $429,000 • 3 +1 bedrooms • 3 baths • Fully finished lower level
Timothy Mercer Broker 519.791.4659
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334 COGHILL DR., KINGSVILLE $289,900 3 Bdrms, 1 Bath. This home is well maintained and cared for. Lots of updates. fenced in yard with no rear neighbours. For information call Cathie & Garry Penner @ 519-816-6728 (c)
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Realty House S U N PA R L O U R I N C . B R O K E R A G E Independently Owned & Operated
55 ERIE ST. NORTH, LEAMINGTON
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• 3-4 bedroom brick ranch in a good area - excellent potential and opportunity • Home could benefit from some minor repairs and redecorating to make it yours • Call Garry today to schedule your personal viewing
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55 ERIE N, LEAMINGTON
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• Office space available-high visibility, municipal parking, common areas • Up to 1200 sq ft at $12/sq ft gross lease in a busy real estate office • Ideal for mortgage broker, insurance or lawyer
CALL LOUIE or BECKY @ 519-919-7223
838 SOUTH MIDDLE, LAKESHORE
• 100 acres of vacant land fronting on 2 roads-excellent greenhouse site • 3 phase hydro, natural gas and municipal water • Location of all utilities to be verified by the buyer
CALL ED @ 519-322-8643
1008 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON
• Professional office space for lease with high visibility in the core area of town • Approx 3000 sq ft available including offices and board room • On-site parking as well as municipal lot next to building
CALL BILL @ 519-564-6515
V/L MERSEA RD 5, LEAMINGTON
• 2 ½ acre treed lot on the corner of Mersea Rd 5 & Highway 77 • Offers many possibilities, zoned commercial-septic to be installed • Municipality to approve any site plan and usage of site
CALL CONRAD @ 519-818-4435
800-802 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON
T
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• Year round brick lakefront home with gorgeous sandy beach out the back door • 2 bdrms, family room, kitchen and bath on main floor, plus full unfinished bsmt • Parking for 4 cars with additional parking across the street CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432
• Established variety store on busy Hwy #3 between Leamington & Wheatley • Many updates, bright and clean storefront & paved parking on corner lot • Additional rental income with 3 bdrm home & 2 bdrm apartment
CALL LOUIE or BECKY @ 519-919-7223
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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$269,900
Build your future home: 61’ x irrgular lot (unserviced), zoned R6 located near Marina & Park
V/L BRUCE, LEAMINGTON
$594,900
$239,900
Cozy 3 beds & 1 bath home with updated roof, electrical panel, kitchen & hot water tank
$579,900
Beautiful 1,700 sqft lakehouse with 3+1 beds & 2 baths on ~3-acres with 278’ frontage
$999,900
139 BAIRD, WHEATLEY
Executive ranch $599,900 with 5 beds & 4 baths; full finished basement & fenced backyard
Southpoint Sun - 11
Spacious home in ideal country location; 3+2 beds, 2 baths with fully furnished lower level
330 COUNTY RD. 14, COTTAM ~88 acres of land located on the west branch of Two Creeks. Potential for upscale lots.
52 CONSERVATION, KINGSVILLE 4206 TALBOT TRAIL, CHATHAM-KENT 371 & 436 CONC. 1, WHEATLEY $429,900
Vacant land to build private dream home on 25 acres with 453’ frontage; close to amenities
VL MERSEA RD. 21, LEAMINGTON $119,900
$149,900
Renovated 2 beds & 1 bath mobile with brand new appliances; park approval required
92 DANA, ESSEX $359,900
Under Construction: 1-floor living in this affordable 1,100 sq ft semi with 2 beds & 1 bath
1021 A OAK, KINGSVILLE
$494,511 $349,900
2 beds & 2 full baths condo; in unit laundry; appliances; balcony; storage & underground parking
407-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE
Great opportunity for investors or 1st-time buyers: 3 beds & 1 bath in great Riverside location
$699,900
2 beds & 2 full baths condo; in unit laundry; appliances; balcony; storage & underground parking
$699,900
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434 PIERRE, WINDSOR
407-409 CTY. RD 14 E, KINGSVILLE
101-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE
1004 & 1006 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON
$497,895
$1,975/ MONTH
94 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON $119,900
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$554,900
For Lease: ~3,200 sq ft of office/retail/ commercial space, zoned C1 in high traffic location
Updated mobile with 2 beds & 1 bath on quiet dead-end street in Viscount Estates
59 TRACEY, ESSEX To be built: 2 beds & 2 baths family home in Golfside Village near park & golf course
103 CONSERVATION, KINGSVILLE
$274,900
All-brick bungalow with 3+1 beds & 1 bath on spacous 160’ lot + attached garage
STARTING @ $134,900
Stunning 2 beds, 2 baths lakefront home with quality workmanship throughout
$2150/ MONTH
Investment opportunity: 2 fully furnished lakefront homes, 2 beds + 2 baths & 2 beds + 1 bath
To Be Built: Custom home with high-end finishes; 3 beds, 2 baths in the heart of town
229 BERNATH, KINGSVILLE
Vacant lots for sale in final stage of premier development featuring upscale homes
$189,900
Lakefront property (~1,300 sqft) with 3 beds & 3 baths requiring some TLC & a breakwall
135 DANFORTH, LEAMINGTON KLONDYKE LOTS, CHATHAM-KENT 238 COTTERIE PARK, LEAMINGTON $429,000
72 PULLEY, LEAMINGTON
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206-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE
$439,900
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1004 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON
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At this time, classifieds are only being accepted by emailing sun@southpointsun.ca and payment is only being accepted by VISA/MASTERCARD
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• Compensation is $14.18/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required. • Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse.
Amenities include: • library and social rooms • new Smart Card “no coin” laundry • beautiful lobby • underground parking • outdoor balconies • FREE utilities and window coverings • Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management.
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Dear Editor: A few days ago, in the space of about five minutes, I was the main attraction on Robson Road. It’s not that I was trying to attract attention. I’m way beyond that. All I wanted to do was go for a nice walk with my wife, Mary, and get the exercise that we seniors need at this stage of our lives. We had just nicely started out, about two minutes before, enjoying the bright sunny day, when a sudden dizziness struck me. I had no time to react, except to call Mary’s name, and by that time I was out of control, off the sidewalk, hoping to reach a chain link fence to steady me but before I could reach it I was on my back on the ground, and from the bump to my head I was bleeding some. Mary immediately was at my side, helping me to sit up, and trying to stop the bleeding. I was sitting there with my back to the road, recovering from what had just happened, and so I missed much of what was going on behind me. Mary told me later: She said that people were coming out of the woodwork, offering to help us if they could. One man in a pickup truck stopped and asked if he could help. Mary wasn’t
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sure at this point what, if any, help was needed. She told him to wait a bit and he did. By that time others were gathering. Some offered cell phones to call for help if need be. Two women stopped by and one offered me a drink of water she had with her. A Leamington Transit driver saw what happened, and he stopped and offered to take us to “Emerge” if need be. Then two more men stopped and offered help. One of them said he wouldn’t leave until he was sure we were OK. By this time I was beginning to feel a bit less shaky. We showed him where we lived, just a short walk away, so he and Mary helped me to my feet, and they walked me back to the safety and comfort of home. All this to say we are so thankful for the many who stopped to offer us help. We thank each one of you so much! You know who you are. We are relative newcomers to the city, (four years) and this little episode has elevated our esteem for the people of Leamington. We’ve all heard the Bible stories of ‘The Good Samaritan’, and ‘Entertaining angels unaware’. It makes you wonder. Or maybe it’s the people you meet every day on the streets of Leamington. Glenn & Mary Cleveland, Leamington
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Salvation Army Leamington’s Corps Officers Oudaovanh and Phoungem Sombounkhanh were greeting needy neighbours at the grand opening of Leamington’s new drive-thru food bank on Friday, May 1. Sun photo
New drive-thru food bank launched in Leamington
By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — There is a new drive-thru food bank in town and it’s located at the Salvation Army Church on Setterington Street. On Friday, May 1, Unemployed Help Centre Assistant CEO, Maxine Deleersnyder, was on hand to help get things rolling with the new hub. “This is the fourth such hub in Windsor-Essex”, Deleersnyder said. Deleersnyder explained that they’ve had over 16,000 visits to food banks across WindsorEssex, so the need is definitely there.
The hub in Leamington, at the Salvation Army Church at 88 Setterington Street, is open every Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2 pm. Salvation Corps Officers Oudaovanh and Phoungem Sombounkhanh will oversee the operation in Leamington. With the current COVID-19 situation, Deleersnyder says times will get tough for a lot of people. “Unemployment is up about 163 percent among the people who use our food banks”, she said. The Unemployed Help Centre provides many
services throughout Windsor-Essex including meals on wheels, job services and help with their heating bills. They have an office in Windsor and one in Belle River. The hampers and boxes being given out on Friday were given in cooperation with Feed Ontario and contained nonperishable, high-protein items such as canned tuna, peanut butter and other healthy foods. Once word was out, business was brisk, and about haf a dozen volunteers had everyone organized to make sure it ran smoothly.
If only the sky could open And your dear face I could see, Oh, what a wonderful feeling I know would come over me, But you are with the angels Far from sin and pain, Where Jesus said “Believe in Me And thou shalt see him again”. Although you can’t be here with me We’re truly not apart, Until the final breath I take You’ll be living in my heart. Always in our thoughts and sadly missed, Linda and family
We are sending a dove to heaven with a parcel on its wings, Be careful when you open it for it’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses, wrapped in a million hugs, To say how much we miss you, and to send you all our love. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Look down upon us from above and continue to guide us with your love. We think of you every day and wish you were here. Gene,Pam and family and Richard, Janice and family
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Major Novice Penguins came back and won Ontario title in 1993-94
by C. Scott Holland It’s not often that one centre can collect an OMHA title, let alone have three teams vying for titles in the same year. But that’s what happened to culminate the 1993-94 hockey season in Wheatley and Leamington, as both Novice teams made it to the finals, along with the Peewee Majors. It was a magical season for the Mick E-Cheez Penguins Major Novice squad. Early signs of their innate ability and talent were shown by the end of November, when they had a record of 20-3-3. By the season’s end, they would go on to compile over 60 wins, including an Ontario Silver Stick title and several other tournament championships. Winning the OMHA regional title had to be a thrill for any of the players who would later graduate to play at much higher levels. With a never-say-die attitude, the Major Novices met Clearwater for the regional honours and were behind in the six-point series 5-3 after four games. Clearwater needed a single point for the OMHA trophy and came to Leamington on March 29, 1994. A large crowd supported the Penguins, who found themselves down 1-0 after Clearwater notched a goal at 4:20 of the first frame. What appeared to be the Penguins’ equalizer was waved off in the second. Heading into the final period, it was still 1-0 Clearwater. The play of the game occurred early in the third, when Clearwater was awarded a penalty shot. Penguins’ netminder Casey Vanbeekveld stood his ground and the Clearwater player was foiled. With the momentum change, Kyle Ukrainyc knotted the game near the five minute mark after taking the slick pass work of David Armstrong and Mark Epplett. As the clock wound down, Ukrainyc slotted the game-winning goal and with the 2-1 victory, the series was tied at five points each. The final game was on neutral ground and played at Mooretown with the title on the line. The Penguins put immense pressure on Clearwater in the finale. They took a 1-0 lead in the opening period when Andy Anthony converted from Justin Renner and Kerry Bowman. After a seemingly calm two periods, six of the contest’s seven penalties were whistled in the final stanza. In the period’s fourth minute, Ukrainyc found the back of the net to put the Penguins up 2-0. A minute later, while on a powerplay drive, Mark Epplett sealed the victory as his shot made it 3-0. Clearwater would spoil the shutout bid with 36 seconds remaining, leaving the Penguins as the OMHA Regional champs. Members of that championship squad were: head coach Kirk Bowman, a/coaches Paul Child, Mike Epplett, GM Alexis Tremeer Players: Andy Anthony, Matt Anthony, David Armstrong, Chris Bonham, Kerry Bowman, Dan Dawson, Mark Epplett, David Farrington, Matt Gould, James Keller, David Penner, Justin Renner, Lance Tofflemire, Kyle Ukrainyc and Casey Vanbeekveld.
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As Minor Atoms, they won the title again April 4, 1995 The Southpoint MickE-Cheez Minor Atoms captured their second consecutive OMHA title by defeating the Peterborough Nationals 5-1. Southpoint won the first two games in Leamington and Wheatley to take a four-point lead in the series but Peterborough had upset on their minds as the series switched back to Peterborough. The Nationals beat the Capitals 5-3 in game three
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to get back into the series. In the final game, it was all Southpoint as Kirk Bowman’s crew locked it down with the 5-1 win. Bowman credited his staff, especially assistant coach Paul Child, with getting the kids to buy into their system. The game four deci-
sive victory featured Casey VanBeekveld’s stellar goaltending. Vanbeekveld and his goaltending partner, Adam Boismier were outstanding all season for the Caps. Kyle Ukrainyc and Kerry Bowman each scored twice for Southpoint, while David Penner
scored once. The locals followed up that performance with a gold medal win in a tournament in Lake Placid, New York the following weekend. The team had met Don Cherry earlier in the year and took part in several tournaments.
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This week’s feature car: 1940 Oldsmobile on V-E Day
“We’re nobody special, we’re just everybody,” exclaimed the happy group on this convertible making its way down York Street in Toronto. It was V-E Day, May 8, 1945. The war in Europe was over. This year we celebrate the seventy-fifth anniversary of V-E Day on Friday, May 8, 2020. Note the absence of a front license plate on the Bill Sherk car in the photo. No front plates were issued to Ontario motorists from 1943 to 1947 because of wartime metal shortage. The 1944 “plate” was a sticker on the windshield. The car is a 1940 Oldsmobile convertible coupe in the 60 Series. The more
expensive 90 Series had no running boards because it had a wider body. The engine carrying these people along was a flathead six with 230 cubic inches and 95 horsepower. The convertible top was power-operated for the first time in Oldsmobile history. It was vacuum-powered, which meant the engine had to be running to put the top up or down. The car carries the name of Ransom Eli Olds, an inventor from Lansing, Michigan, who began experimenting with automobiles in the late 1890s. His Olds Motor Works produced the Curved-
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Dash Olds of 1901, the first car to sell in volume. It was steered with a tiller and the engine was under the floor. In 1904, following a disagreement with the other directors of the company, Mr. Olds left and began building other cars in competition with the company he had started. But he couldn’t call them Oldsmobiles because that name no longer belonged to him. He named his new cars REO after his initials and these cars sold well right into the 1930s. REO trucks were also popular back then. The last Oldsmobile was built April 29, 2004 when GM decided it was more profitable to trim back to just three makes: Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac.
The only Oldsmobiles you can buy now are old Oldsmobiles, and some of them look brand new because they have been restored to showroom condition. Maybe our feature car is still around!
1940 Oldsmobile on V-E Day in Toronto York University/ Toronto Telegram Photo Collection.
Dennis Jackson was one of the world’s top collectors By C. Scott Holland From the day Dennis Jackson started work at the former H. J. Heinz Co. in December 1964 until the day of his death on April 8, 2018, Heinz was his passion. He started working at the factory with his friend Bob Shaw and they retired on the same day in 2001. But for Dennis, 35 years of work at the factory only led to his postretirement life which was as active as any can be. His initial love of the job led him to start collecting Heinz items and various associated pieces of related memorabilia. His passion for the company and its iconic ketchup was
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For area residents it is strange not seeing the familiar white and black restored 1949 International pickup with its license plate ‘Heinz 57’ cruise around town. The truck was acquired by Dennis with help from local car buffs Kurt Gossen and Bill Sherk.
Certainly without Dennis, Heinz Canada’s 100th anniversary in 2009 would not have been such a success and its history book “A Century In The Making…” (2009; out of print) would not have been done if not for him and his collection.
Dennis Jackson and his best friend Robert Shaw on their last day in April of 2001. Scott Holland archive photo
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