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Current Leamington Mayor, Hilda MacDonald, was a councillor then, and voted against the change. The OPP took over policing in Leamington in December, 2010. In recent years, it was apparent that current council was not happy with the level of service from the OPP, citing a lack of officers on the streets of Leamington as one of their concerns. Mayor MacDonald reached out to the OPP and voiced her concerns. “We have no issue with the officers on the street in Leamington,” she said. “We’ve simply asked for more, and been told no.” MacDonald’s frustration was clear in her voice as she talked about the level of service provided currently by the OPP. “We have tried to get some accountability,” she said. “Things like how many officers are we paying for.” So far, she says, OPP upper management has not responded to requests for such numbers. The cost of the OPP
currently is $5.4 million for 2020, which makes up 18 per cent of Leamington’s tax levy. When asked about the uptick in petty crime throughout the municipality in recent months, MacDonald doesn’t blame the OPP, but says, in the past, there would have been an increase in police service to nip the problem in the bud. “Leamington Police would have increased their presence in the community whenever necessary to combat crime,” she said. “When the OPP first took over, they were good at that too.” Then around 2014, she says the model seemed to change. M a c D o n ald heard from the community through phone calls and a recent public input survey and says she feels the community wants a change. Now the search begins in earnest for a replacement. Neighbouring police forces that may be interested include Windsor, LaSalle and Chatham-Kent. A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be put out in July to ask for applications to take over policing in Leamington. Mayor MacDonald says that the OPP are welcome to apply, but will need to change their model of service. If they get no response from other police services, they will remain with OPP until they can build a new Leamington police force, which is a large undertaking. “It is a possibility, but not something we can put together in one year,” she said. “It would probably be the most expensive of the options.” McDonald stresses that the decision made last Tuesday was not about dollars. “This is all about service,” she said. “We have a responsibility to the taxpayers to see if we can do better.”
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Agri-food testing centre sees low attendance
By Mark Ribble to help facilitate the testing. LEAMINGTON — One week after According to Martin Varela, Chair of the COVID testing site opened at the the MWCP, many of the workers are Nature Fresh Farms Recreational Cen- afraid of the test and have great resertre in Leamington, the collaborative ef- vations about getting tested at the comfort from many medical agencies across plex. the county has counted 704 tests. Varela is hoping that his presence, That’s a far cry from the along with other volunapproximately 8,000 agriteers from MWCP, will “We see these food workers they were ease any fears the workers hoping to test. workers as our may have. They are there The testing will contintranslate and help the neighbours and to ue this week, but organizworkers with registering, community ers say they are hoping for all the while assuring them better numbers. that the testing is necesmembers.” The testing site, set up sary to stomp out COVID — Sarah May in the gym at the comamong the greenhouse inplex, can handle up to 600 dustry. Garcia workers per day, but is avVarela believes that eraging less than 200. the key to saving lives is Leamington’s Highline Mushrooms through constant contact in the workled the way early in the week, being the ers’ own language. Sarah May Garcia, who is the strategy first grower in the area to take advanand integration lead for Erie St. Clair tage of the testing site. Putting their people first, Highline LHIN, is also present at the testing site bused over 100 workers to the complex to help lessen the language barrier. She is working with a program called on Tuesday, June 9 to get tested for COWe Speak, which allows for a video inVID-19. The collaboration, spearheaded by terpretation with a live person, no matErie Shores HealthCare, also includes ter the language. “You can see the sense of relief on Essex Windsor EMS, the Municipality of Leamington, Windsor Regional their faces,” she says. “The anxiety deHospital, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, creases when they see they are talking Windsor Essex Community Health Cen- to a real person on an iPad.” Garcia believes we all need to come tre, Home and Community Care ESC/ Ontario Health West Region, Canadian together to get through this stage of the Mental Health Association Windsor- virus. “We see these workers as our neighEssex and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the bours and community members,” she said. “It’s all about checking in on them Windsor Essex County Health Unit. The Migrant Workers Community because they too are part of the commuProgram (MWCP) has also stepped up nity.”
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LDSS grad publishes book about Lebanese roots
Random drive-thru testing took place at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex parking lot on Thursday, June 11. The lineups were manaegable for most of the day, as seen to the left. At right, Leamington’s Katie Omstead gets swabbed in her vehicle. Almost 5,000 people have been swabbed across the county in the past two weeks. Sun photos
Random testing visits Leamington LEAMINGTON — The Windsor Essex County Health Unit brought its random drive-thru testing set-up to Leamington on Thursday, June 11. The parking lot at the newly named Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre was filled with barricades, cones and cards, as drivers made their way through the line to get swabbed for COVID-19. In recent weeks, the WECHU began the random testing at different sites across the county and city of Windsor. After ten days and 4,916 people be-
ing tested across the county, there were eight confirmed positive results. Local healthcare agencies collaborated to create and facilitate the drivethru testing to meet the mandate from the provincial government to get as many Ontarians tested as possible. According to the WECHU, the random testing was conducted to provide a sense of the prevalence of COVID-19 within Windsor-Essex. It provides better quality data for analysis, planning and intervention through random sampling of the community.
By Mark Ribble WINDSOR — Jim Nehmetallah was born in Tourza, Lebanon in 1961 and came to Canada in 1967 as a six-year-old when his family settled in Leamington. The graduate of Leamington District Secondary Schoo went on to St. Clair College, The University of Detroit and Queens University as well. He gave up his career in mechanical engineering to pursue a career as a secondary school teacher in Windsor. About 15 years ago, Nehmetallah began a search for his great-grandmother, who was also from Tourza, but left the village to escape from a bad marriage and make a new life along the shores of the Detroit River. “What began as a per-
sonal project about my own family’s history, soon became a massive genealogical undertaking,” he said. Over those 15 years, Nehmetallah managed to trace the family trees of everyone who came from Tourza, including those who stayed and those who left the village in the Holy Valley. “Along the way, I have collected an oral history of the place — it’s stories, legends, and Maronite saints,” he said. Also along the way, he’s compiled and published a book called ‘Finding Susan: From Tourza to Detroit.’ Nehmetallah has been married for 36 years and they have four children. They are part of a large extended family and he is proud of his Lebanese-
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Windsor takes action to support migrant workers
WINDSOR — The City of Windsor announced Tuesday that they are offering their Isolation and Recovery Centre for offshore workers to properly isolate if tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor Drew Dilkens said the city is offering the facility, which has staff to monitor the health and well-being of those who are there, as well as ensuring patients remain on-site. “What we’ve heard over the weekend is that it is challenging to appropri-
ately isolate COVID-positive workers on farm sites,” said Dilkens. “Public Health officials have indicated that the need to isolate after a positive test result has become a barrier to increased testing of the migrant population. The City of Windsor is taking immediate steps to remove that barrier and I’m repeating my call for full testing of the temporary foreign worker population in Essex County.”
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Local mask-making group donates 1000 masks to Erie Shores HealthCare
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About 150 people gathered near the four corners of Leamington on Sunday, June 14. The group, in support of Black Lives Matter, held up signs and chanted along with the leaders on a P.A. system. Many cars traveling through the uptown area honked in support of the cause. Sun photos
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By Ron Giofu AMHERSTBURG — The growth of a locallybased Facebook group has now led to a donation to an area hospital, with more donations planned. The group MASKS4ALL Amherstburg/ Windsor-Essex County has completed the first 1,000 masks they have pledged to donate to Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) and turned the masks over to ESHC Director of Communications, Arms Bumanlag, last Friday morning at Rose Cottage Quilt Shoppe in Amherstburg. Group administrative coordinator Krystle Bernauer said they got word that the Leamington hospital needed the masks and the group came together to make the donation happen. Bernauer pointed out that Rose Cottage Quilt Shoppe was the pick-up location, as the Middle Side Road business has been very helpful to the group. “They are providing all of the fabric, elastics and all the supplies we need on a discounted basis,” said Bernauer, “so we can continue to do this.” Bernauer and an army of approximately 70 volunteers come together to create the masks and donate them to doctors and dental offices, local retailers and private citizens to
Lorelei and Krystle Bernauer load some of the 1,000 masks donated to Erie Shores HealthCare into the vehicle of director of communications Arms Bumanlag. Krystle is the administrative co-ordinator of the Facebook group MASKS4ALL Amherstburg/Windsor-Essex County. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu
help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. After Erie Shores HealthCare put out a call that they needed more masks, MASKS4ALL Amherstburg/Windsor-Essex reached out and agreed to help. The 1,000 masks were made in just one week, Bernauer stated. “The ladies stepped up and made the masks for them,” she said. The social media group also features men and women who help cut fabric, deliver masks and assist in whatever task needs to be done. Bernauer said they will continue to make masks for those in need and hope to continue making as many as 200 masks per week for ESHC during their time
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of need. “Thank you to the community for supporting our cause,” said Bernauer. “We’re going to continue as long as there is a need.” Bumanlag said ESHC has about 100-120 people daily coming through its COVID-19 assessment centres and said the masks will be used for those who come in without one at the assessment centre in the hospital. Just because restrictions are starting to ease and people are able to get out more doesn’t mean the COVID-19 pandemic is over, Bumanlag pointed out, and masks are still needed in area hospitals. He noted Erie Shores HealthCare put out a call and were “blessed” to be able to establish a community partnership with MASKS4ALL Amherstburg/Windsor-Essex. “We got a phone call from the group and they said, ‘we are on it’,” said Bumanlag. When ESHC is able to allow visitors, the masks will be also used for them. “Amherstburg, being my hometown, this makes me feel good,” he added. “Our patients say thank you as well.” Cheryl Barber, who owns Rose Cottage Quilt Shoppe, said they hope to have volunteers come to the store during the evening to help mass produce more masks. The number of people and the frequency of when the volunteers come out will depend on need and availability, she noted. “I’m open to having as many nights as we need,” said Barber. “We’ve been glad to help out. This has been a good partnership.”
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Local food pantry is helping vulnerable area residents
LEAMINGTON — A Leamington businessman has found a way to give back to the community. Shawn Chaudhry, the owner of Parkdale Store and Auto Service on Seacliff Drive, set up a food pantry outside his store in April. “It began as a way to help the community during the COVID pandemic,” he said.
Now, Chaudhry hopes to make it a permanent fixture at his store. The story began when a regular customer came in with his young son to purchase bread. When the son picked up a candy bar, the father told him they could not afford it. Chaudrhy gave the candy to the boy, and the idea of a food pantry for the less fortunate was born. He began this quest by filling the
Shawn Chaudhry poses with his food pantry at Parkdale Store and Service on Seacliff Drive in Leamington. Sun photo
Drug bust in Kingsville
KINGSVILLE — On June 11, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Essex County K-9 Unit, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a Lakeview Avenue address in Kingsville. As a result, quantities of suspected illicit substances were located and seized including cocaine, marijuana, hashish, OxyContin and hydromorphone, having a combined estimated street value in excess of $15,000. A 67-year-old Kingsville man is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice Windsor on August 30, 2020 charged with the following offences: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Opioids; Possession of Cannabis for the Purpose of Selling. “The illicit sale and distribution of drugs within our communities will continue to result in the arrests of those responsible,” said Inspector Glenn Miller, Detachment Commander of the OPP. “Attempts by those who disregard the safety and well-being of our citizens can be assured that our focus is on you and the networks you have established.”
pantry with items from his store, which included non-perishable items such as rice, canned goods and pasta. As time passed, the pantry has evolved into a community project, with several people dropping off food for the pantry all week long. He’s even getting flats of peppers, cukes and tomatoes donated, and the response has been terrific. “I find this community to be very generous,” he said. “It’s a way to pay back and think about those less fortunate.” Chaudhry moved here from Mississauga when he purchased the business a couple of years ago and he loves Leamington. Although the pantry has been broken into overnight three times, he’s undeterred in his quest to get the food to the people who need it most. “Seeing people get emotional when they are picking things up from the pantry, makes me feel honoured and blessed,” he said. The pantry is open from 7 am until 11 pm, when the store is open. Anyone wishing to donate goods to the pantry can stop in at the store and talk to Shawn.
The store is located at 40 Seacliff Drive West in Leamington. There is also small food pantry across the street at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and another located at the corner of Marlborough Street East and Erie Street South.
The full pantry. Photo submitted
Notice of Online Public Information Centre Highway 3 Improvements Transportation Environmental Study Report Review East of Essex County Road 23 easterly to east of Essex County Road 34 GWP 3021-18-00 THE STUDY In 2006, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) completed a study of Highway 3 from Outer Drive in Windsor easterly 33.5 km to Essex County Road 34, which was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR). The TESR was approved and MTO has implemented the improvements in three phases with Phase 1 and Phase 2 being constructed in 2009 and 2012, respectively. Recently, MTO has initiated the Detail Design including completing a review of the 2006 TESR approved improvements for Phase 3, to widen Highway 3 from east of Essex County Road 23 easterly to east of Essex County Road 34 in the County of Essex. The 2006 approved improvements included widening Highway 3 from two to four lanes with a 15 metre grass median, realigning the South Talbot Road/ Division Road intersection, and closing Inman Side Road with a connection to Division Road. Further information on the study is available on the project website: www.highway3widening.ca. THE PROCESS The current study is following the TESR Review process for a Group ‘B’ project in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities, 2000 (Class EA). Based on the TESR review, proposed changes to the 2006 approved improvements include the following (see Figure): • The installation of new traffic signals at two intersections (Belle River Road (County Road 27) and County Road 18) • The closure of an additional four unsignalized intersections to enhance safety (Cameron Side Road (Concession Road 9), Marsh Road (Concession Road 8), Upcott Side Road, and Graham Side Road) • The realignment of South Talbot Road at Belle River Road We want to hear from you on these changes! Due to the ongoing Public Health Emergency related to COVID-19, an Online Public Information Centre (PIC) will be available to the public to provide input on the Highway 3 Improvements TESR Review and changes proposed. ONLINE Public Information Centre: When: Where:
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What’s left for the kids?
Six years ago this summer, I was a healthy, active 53-year-old, still playing softball in the summer and hockey in the winter. I wrote a column that summer of 2014 about my impending graduation into grandparenthood. (Is that a word?) Both of my sons’ wives were expecting and I didn’t feel I was quite ready to be a grandfather. After all, I felt like I was 35, not 53. Who in their right mind would think I’m grandfather material? Boy, was I wrong. I became a grandfather for the first time when my granddaughter, Bradley, was born in October of that year. Two months later, my oldest grandson, Beckett, was born and we had little babies in our midst for the first time in a long time. Fast forward a couple of years to the arrival of Lucca, and then another year or so later, we welcomed our youngest granddaughter, Hayden. With all of those arrivals, we had to re-learn the ‘new ways’ when it came to feeding, changing and babysitting. We learned about Paw Patrol, Super Why and Ryan’s World. We played games, put together puzzles and snuck them forbidden snacks. Well, here we are in the worst pandemic the world has ever seen, and grandparenting has definitely become a little more difficult for most of us. We’ve had driveway visits and Facetime visits, and have now opened up our ‘circle’ to be able to see them in person.
The kids are growing up and I have no way to stop it. As they grow older, so do I and I hope that we are leaving them a world in which they can thrive. Every day, I see things that scare me for my grandchildren and I have to wonder if our grandparents had the same worries. As my grandparents were nearing the last parts of their lives, there were things going on in the world that I’m sure concerned them too. Race riots, terrorism and war were always in their minds as they prepared to leave this world. Before my mother passed away in September, 2001, you could see the worry on her face after the 9/11 attacks. She wondered aloud what would become of this world and her grandkids. Those grandkids are all adults now. Little did she know, that less than 20 years later, a new generation would be faced with something as deadly, the whole world over. The world has gone crazy in the short span of about four months. Let’s hope it rights itself before it’s too late. As time marches on for all of us, I think we start to wonder about what we’re leaving for the generations that follow. I shudder to think that this whole thing could happen again in the future. It’s a sobering thought, but one that lingers as we push our way through the pandemic and hope for better days ahead.
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Council approves more financial relief measures
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The Leamington Area Birthday and Frontline Workers Cruise group held a car wash on Sunday, June 7, where they raised $3,125 for Erie Shores Hospice. Each car wash donor received a lunch special from China Village Restaurant. Here, China Village owner John Phan, presents the cheque to Hospice representative Katie Kubis, along with cruise organizer Jeff Reneau, right. Sun photo
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LEAMINGTON — Leamington Council has approved further financial relief measures for residents and business owners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The move follows Council’s previous decisions to waive all penalties and interest charges on municipal payments since March 25, 2020. Financial relief measures reflect the municipality’s concern for the community’s well-being and economic condition. These measures include: Waiving all penalties and interest on any overdue balances through to and including July 31, 2020. Waiving all returned cheque or electronic payment fees through to and
including July 31, 2020. “We know that many of our residents and businesses are facing uncertainty and financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “It is our hope that the new measures will alleviate some of the long-term economic burdens facing our community.” “While financial relief may be necessary for some residents and businesses, property owners are encouraged to maintain their regular tax, water and wastewater payments to support Leamington’s ability to continue to provide essential services,” said Laura Rauch, Director of Finance and Business
Services. “It is critical that the municipality maintain positive cash flows in order to pay for ongoing operational costs and planned capital projects.” For more information on COVID-19 planning and preparations by the Municipality, please visit: leamington.ca/COVID19. For questions about property taxes, contact the Tax Office at 519-3265761 or taxes@leamington.ca.
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Words are few, thoughts are deep May the winds of love blow softly and whisper in your ear. Forever loved and deeply missed Gramma & Grampa
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Today recalls sad memories Of our dear son gone to rest, And the ones who think of him today Are the ones who loved him best. Always in our hearts and never forgotten. Love Always, Mom and Gord
This is your picture I hold in my hand Your smile, your dreams, your love of animals A mind full of future plans in a magical place This is your picture I hold in my hand As tears sneak up on me and flow You were a boy, a very sweet enchanted boy You became a man who loved To sing, to dance, to cook, to write You were a boy, a man who loved To garden, cultivate, make new friends Treasure old by lighting candles, celebrating life This is your picture I hold in my head I see you lighting stars instead of candles Dancing on clouds, flying here and there Making new friends, revisiting old Finally meeting Him, “Dolphin” (as you called Him) Jumping clouds, landing triples, sliding down rainbows Mending gowns, replacing feathers, healing hearts Singing with the greatest choir of all This is your picture I hold in my heart Believing you love and are loved “There was a boy, a very sweet enchanted boy”
Mom Maeve Omstead-Johnston In Memory of Fred Omstead March 26, 1962 - June 18, 2004 We all miss you so very much, Fred
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Leamington Marina getting a new name
LEAMINGTON — The Municipality of Leamington has announced that the naming rights for the Leamington Municipal Marina have been awarded to Lakeside Produce. The marina will now be known as Lakeside Marina. “The community of Leamington has given so much to my family for many generations that we are proud to give back to the community. We also understand the importance of these community facilities that help bring families together,” said President & CEO Chris Cervini. “It is the same family approach we have adopted at Lakeside that has
helped us grow into who we are today.” Lakeside has greenhouse facilities in Leamington and Mills River, North Carolina along with world class grower partners in Ontario and Mexico. Lakeside also has distribution facilities in Leamington, as well as Taylor, Michigan and Edinburgh, Texas. “The Municipality is pleased to have the opportunity to partner with Lakeside Produce to rename our waterfront jewel,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “We look forward to working with Lakeside Produce to enhance our marina and promenade for the enjoyment of Leamington residents and visitors.”
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The village of Wheatley held their annual town-wide yard sale on Saturday, June 13. With over 50 participants, there were plenty of second-hand items to be purchased. Vehicle traffic was busy all through the town as eager shoppers cruised the streets looking for bargains. Social distancing was evident as shoppers and sellers tried their best to follow COVID-19 protocols. In the top photo, Katherine Burton-Urban had some of her merchandise out on the sidewalk downtown. In the bottom photo, shoppers look through items at Meadows of Wheatley on Pier Road. Sun photos
Brown, David Carl
McGillivray, Ellyn
Reimer, Werner “Vern”
70 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Windsor Regional HospitalOuellette Campus. Beloved husband of Theresa (Smith) for 49 years. Loving father of Rob and his wife Meghan, and Douglas. Adored grandfather of Samson and Nicholas. Dear brother of Jim (Shirley), Richard (Maryann), Dennis (Mary), and Warren. Special uncle to his nieces and nephews. David was retired from Security at the GM Transmission Plant. A private family service will take place followed by cremation. The Bereavement Authority of Ontario has instituted the following directive. “The new maximum number of people who can be at a funeral home at one time (not including staff) is 10 or fewer. This pertains to the entire funeral home.” As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society may be made by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
84 years, Passed peacefully surrounded by family at her home on Friday June 12, 2020. Loving mother of Adrian McGillivray Proof(Shari). of obituary to run Adored grandmother Marisa & Hailey. Ellyn june was a generous spirit and17, 2020 an adventurous soul. She Southpoint Sun joins countless loved ones $100, plus $13 hst = $113 and animals in heaven, just the way she would love it. As per Ellyn’s wishes cremation has taken place, memorial donations may be made to the Windsor Essex Humane Society by contacting the changes please email Reid FuneralAny Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631). sun@southpointsun.ca Friends and family may share memories or make Thanks. donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Monday June 8, 2020 at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband Proof of obituary to run of the late Catherine (2009). Loving Dad to Kevin & Susan, Terry & june Jamie, Tom & Rosa, and17, 2020 Sun Tracey. GrandpaSouthpoint to 6 grandchildren and 6plus great$13 hst = $113 $100, grandchildren. Vern will be missed by his siblings Wanda Jones (Late Bill), Lydia & Murray Dietrich, Bonnie (Late Henry) and John (Late Barbara) andchanges many nieces and email nephews. Vern was a Any please long-time resident of Essex and Kingsville, where he owned Vern’s Varietysun@southpointsun.ca from 1985 – 1999. He loved his family and being at home. A Thanks. private family gathering has taken place, with interment at Greenhill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home - Kingsville. If you so wish, memorial donations in Vern’s memory would be appreciated by the family to be directed to Kingsville and Area Food Bank. Condolences for the family are received at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com.
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41. Witch 42. Promotional material 43. Having certain appendages 44. Approaches 46. One who did it (slang) 49. Of I 50. Blood relation 51. Works out 55. Female given name 58. Isaac’s mother (Bib.) 59. Makes someone happy 60. Creative 64. Small, faint constellation 65. S. American trees 66. Makes simpler 67. Neither 68. We all need it 69. Unique plastic utensil 70. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (abbr.)
1. Civil Rights group 31. Long, leafless flower stalk 2. Metropolis 32. Categorize 3. Badgers 34. Loads 4. Regular business given to 35. Indicates position a store 36. Unreasonable 5. Gets older 40. Dorm worker 6. A bundle of banknotes 41. Dweller 7. Midway between north and 45. Welsh female name meaning northwest “snow” 8. Takes to the sea 47. Offering again 9. Prestigious film prize: __ d’or 48. National capital 10. Baltimore ballplayer 52. Firm, dry and brittle 11. Removed 53. 007’s creator 12. Term of respect 54. Allied H.Q. 13. Genus containing pigs 56. Mackerels 19. Illumined 57. Month of the Hindu year 21. One who symbolizes 59. Not odd something 60. Belonging to a thing 24. Member of a Turkic people 61. “Boardwalk Empire” actress 25. The academic world Gretchen 26. “Key to the Highway” bluesman 62. Religion 27. Hang-ups 63. Equal, prefix
WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to vision. ANSWERS ON PAGE 18
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Bob McCracken, Catherine Riediger and Bill Sherk with McCracken’s stage coach in front of the old MCR station in Leamington. Photo from Scott Holland Collection
Master craftsman remains active
by C. Scott Holland One of this area’s master craftsman may call Staples his home, but his work has become quite well-known throughout Leamington and Essex County. What has been a hobby of working with wood, has become an integral part of retirement life for Bob McCracken for many years and he continues to fashion exquisite pieces, both large and small. He and his wife Shirley, still live on the McCracken family homestead farm, which has an operating sawmill, plus a workshop where McCracken’s various works are created. Among the exhibits he has made and taken to shows and fairs, are several stage coaches and a Cinderella carriage. The Cinderella carriage is like a magnet, drawing the interest and admiration of children and parents alike. In addition to his woodworking, Bob has been an active member of the Leamington and Meresa Historical Society since joining the young organization in the early 1980s. He served as its president and pastpresident for two decades and more recently, has been in charge of maintaining the Society’s museum property since the group took over the former Albuna United Church in 1995. An avid historian, he helped pen a history of Staples with local author Dorothy St. John, and for many years, held a number of heritage workshops,
teaching youngsters arts like making rope, using the tools our pioneers had, or pressing fresh apple cider. Despite all of what he has done, his legacy is further enhanced by the stunning hand-made plaques he does for the Society’s Heritage Awards. As he so often explains, “Before we decided to have the very first awards, the committee knew the Society just couldn’t get something appropriate out of a store.” He told the group that he would be willing to design and make a plaque. The result was a gorgeous plaque featuring a sunburst of native, Essex County wood, as well as a slice of a railroad track which is believed to have been part of a long section discovered from the former Windsor, Essex and Lake Shore Railroad. The outside frame is a reminder of the early mortice and timber style of woodwork. Although no decision has been made by the Society on holding the awards this year, the plaques from the past 21 years have helped showcase McCracken’s handiwork and are highly prized by all the recipients. To date, Bob has created over 100 of the awards plus frames for about 50 certificates which were given out. Even if the awards ceremony is not held this year, McCracken will keep busy no matter what the season.
Residents reminded to use primary care for non-urgent issues ESSEX COUNTY — The Essex County Medical Society (ECMS) is reminding residents to continue to contact their family physician or nurse practitioner, many of whom are continuing to offer virtual care, and in-person visits as-needed. “Emergency departments and ambulance services are for life or limb-threatening symptoms,” said ECMS President Dr. Jennifer Bondy. “I encourage the public to first contact their family doctor or nurse practitioner for all non-emergency symptoms.” “New symptoms do not necessarily mean there is an emergency,” she added. “Please consider calling primary care first for advice.”
It is important to note that while family doctors and nurse practitioners are now permitted to see more patients in person, a combination of virtual care and some in-person visits remains the current norm. Primary care providers must look to make sure adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available for office staff as well as ensuring their office space is able to accommodate patients without raising concerns about physical distancing and infection control needs. However, primary care providers remain the important first door for patients outside of emergencies. Also, unattached patients,
or those who cannot access their own provider, can visit the ehealthwindsoressex.ca website, to find providers who are accepting new patients. Non-urgent medical issues which can be addressed through primary care include urinary tract infections, ingrown toenails, prescription fills, earache or ear infection, minor burns, pink eye, cough, colds or sore throat. Visit an emergency department if you have chest pain or tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing or continuous vomiting or severe diarhea, which could be signs of severe dehydration.
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Cozy and Furnished Waterfront Home MLS #20006910 | This 3-bedroom lake house has no shortage of spectacular views! Cuddle up in front of the wood-burning fireplace in the cozy living room, with easy access to the sunroom, dining room & kitchen. Enjoy plenty of parking & a 1.5car garage which offers ample storage. Located close to parks, trails, restaurants & shopping. This home is being sold furnished (minus a few personal exclusions). With a little TLC this home could bring wonderful memories for years to come!
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Beautiful Lakefront Home on 3-Acres with 278’ Frontage MLS #20006969 | Incredible lakefront home (1,700 sqft) perched above the shores of Lake Erie. As you enter the home your eyes are drawn to the massive windows offering spectacular views, an impressive livingroom with gas fireplace, a formal dining + eatin kitchen, main floor laundry & a master with his & hers baths. On the main floor enjoy, 2 additional bedrooms, screened-in sun-porch & access to the spacious back deck! The basement is finished with more bedrooms, a family room & a roughed-in bath.
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557 HWY. 77, LEAMINGTON $380,000
Welcome to this well-maintained home, great for the growing family & if you are looking for property that’s still close to town. This home features: 4 lrg bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, hardwood flooring, living room w/gas fireplace and new roof (2018). Beautiful nature backyard w/in-ground pool. Property lot is 94.42 x 491.97. This home is move in ready & waiting for you to make it your own. Call l/s to view.
14 FOREST AVE., LEAMINGTON $399,000
Welcome to Leamington’s prime location. This beautiful 2 sty home is located across from Seacliff Park. One block away from Seacliff Beach as well as shopping nearby. Home has a lot to offer & great for entertaining. Home features: 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and liv room on main lvl & upper lvl. Home is move in ready, don’t miss out! Call l/s today to view
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178 LAKESHORE, LEAMINGTON $319,000
Are you looking for waterfront?! This home is perfect for a little mini vacation. They say ‘good things come in small packages.’ that is absolutely true for this gorgeous custom-built gem on the shores of lake erie. Approx 11 years ago this home was renovated from foundation to roof. It boasts custom cabinetry throughout, open concept with a view from every room, office/pantry w/built-ins, the bdrm features a wall of custom closets. Drawers along w/ french doors opening to spectacular sunrises, hardwood, ceramic, hot water on demand, forced air gas/central air, upgraded appliances, coved moldings. Pot lights throughout, unique pocket table built into island and so much more. This home is built for year-round living but perfect for the retiree/ snowbird. For that extra bedroom a 25 ‘ travel trailer is included.
4 ALDERTON, LEAMINGTON $365,000
Move in ready to this well maintained spotless ranch in a desirable neighbourhood. Home features: 2 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms, dining room area could be converted back to 3rd bedroom upstairs. Beautiful sun room area to sit & enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning. Lower lvl fully finished, featuring open concept family room & rec room, attached double garage. Backyard features deck, storage shed and fenced in yard. Location is near parks, shopping and schools. Hardwood & ceramic throughout the house. Call today to view.
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211 ROBSON RD., LEAMINGTON $574,900
162 LAKESHORE, LEAMINGTON $324,900
Looking for waterfront?! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath lakefront bungalow awaits! This home features an open concept kitchen/dining room with 2 over sized patio doors, cathedral ceiling, high and dry crawl space, over sized deck and patio with hot tub. The perfect spot for a little mini vacation. A perfect view for your morning coffee & a relaxing evening in the hot tub. Call l/s to view today!
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• $849,000 • 3+1 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms • Big Workshop (40’ x 64’) • Hobby Farm on 11.127 Acres
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42 ORANGE, LEAMINGTON
• $279,000 •2+1 Bedroom, 1 Bath • Double detached garage • Large Lot • Close to all amenities
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Welcome to 211 Robson, prime location across from Lake Erie, walking distance to marina & a quick drive to point pelee park. Beautiful. This home is approx. 1865 sq ft on the main floor. Home features: 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, custom design for gatherings & growing family! Featuring open concept living with dining and living areas open to the kitchen. Covered rear porch, master suite with walk-in closet & ensuite bath. Fully finished lower level, double garage, main floor laundry and much, much more! Call l/s today.!
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• $264,900 • 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath • Large heated garage (21’ x 23’)
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11 PARKDALE, LEAMINGTON
• $440,000 • 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Storey • Steps away from commercial core • Great potential for development opportunity
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21 WILLIAM, COTTAM
• $429,900 • 3+1 Bedroom, 2 Bath • California Raised Ranch • Fully finished lower level
1297 TALBOT RD., KINGSVILLE
• $1,250,000 • 4 Bedrooms executive ranch home • 4,000 sq. ft. on each floor • Many extra features
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5 CORONATION, LEAMINGTON
• $259,900.00 • 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath • Lakefront Condo • Walking distance to amenities
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• $294,900.00 • 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath • Brick Ranch close to the lake • Central location to shopping
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$269,900
Build your future home: 61’ x irrgular lot (unserviced), zoned R6 located near Marina & Park
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$259,900
Immediate possession: 2,000 sqft semi (solid block between units) with 3+1 beds & 2 baths
69 SATINWOOD, LEAMINGTON $2250/ MONTH
For Lease: 2 beds & 2 baths condo with private balcony + parking at Lakeside Park Place
$449,900
Enjoy spectacular views & protected lakefront living in this fully furnished 3 beds & 2 baths home
$579,900
2 beds & 2 baths condo with in unit laundry, appliances, balcony, storage & underground parking
$999,900
244 COTTERIE PARK, LEAMINGTON $524,408
208-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE
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.
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59 TRACEY, ESSEX Fully furnished waterfront home (39.99’ frontage) with 2 beds & 2 baths + views of Lake Erie
1004 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON
2 beds & 2 baths condo with in unit laundry, appliances, balcony, storage & underground parking
2 beds & 2 baths condo with in unit laundry, appliances, balcony, storage & underground parking
101-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE
Investment opportunity: 2 fully furnished lakefront homes, 2 beds + 2 baths & 2 beds + 1 bath
1004 & 1006 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON $554,900
Build your dream home: luxurious 3 beds, 2.5 baths near Winery. Customize your finishes today!
Updated mobile with 2 beds & 1 bath on quiet dead-end street in Viscount Estates
Under Construction: 1-floor living in this affordable 1,100 sq ft semi with 2 beds & 1 bath
1021 A OAK, KINGSVILLE
Incentive: 1 FREE month for every 12 months leased! ~3,200 sqft, zoned C1 in high traffic location
191 GRANDVIEW, KINGSVILLE $119,900
$359,900
$502,895
94 TALBOT ST. E, LEAMINGTON $999,900
Renovated 2 beds & 1 bath mobile with brand new appliances; park approval required
92 DANA, ESSEX
Exquisite lakefront home with breathtaking views; 3 beds, 2 baths & featured packed!
322 ROBSON, LEAMINGTON
$1,975/mo
$139,900
407-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE
305-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE
$575,000
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$429,900
Vacant land to STARTING @ $134,900 build private dream home on 25 acres with 453’ frontage; close to amenities
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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
V/L MERSEA RD 21, LEAMINGTON KLONDYKE LOTS, CHATHAM-KENT 238 COTTERIE PARK, LEAMINGTON $526,281
2 beds & 2 baths condo with in unit laundry, appliances, balcony, storage & underground parking
308-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE
$2150/ MONTH
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206-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE
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PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.18/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnaclejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. de4-tf _____________________________
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GREENHOUSE WORKER - Responsibilities include crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work conditions are fastpaced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bend, crouching, kneeling, handeye coordination, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays. $14.18 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education required. No experience required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@ orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8). fe5-tf _____________________________
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GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager. Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.18 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed. Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6
Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4
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Sports Flashback
A look back at October 1967
By Mark Ribble This week’s sports flashback takes us back to the Canadian Centennial year of 1967. The Leamington IOOF Lodge Midgets won the Ontario Midget ‘A’ Minor Baseball championship, while the Wheatley Athletics beat Amherstburg in the Essex County Junior Baseball League’s semi-finals. The Leamington Flyers 1967-68 debut Junior B got underway as well. MIDGETS WIN OBA TITLE – Oct. 5, 1967 The Leamington IOOF Midgets defeated Orillia 8-5 on Saturday in Orillia, to win the Ontario Midget A Minor baseball title. It was the second straight win for Carl Ribble’s crew as they had won the first game of the series 3-2. Home run power was the difference between the two teams on Saturday. Tom Tetzlaff belted a three-run homer in the first inning to help Leamington take a 4-0 lead. Tom Barrie hit a two-run shot in the sixth to ice the victory. Barrie improved his OBA playoff record to 6-0 with a complete game decision on the mound. He allowed eight hits, struck out nine and issued four walks. Fittingly, with a three-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and two runners on base, Barrie finished it off when Orillia’s George Adams bounced back to the mound for the final out. Tetzlaff and Steve Wood each had two hits for Leamington. Leamington had eliminated Sarnia, Kensall Park and Stratford in earlier rounds of the playoffs. Team members were Tom Barrie, Gary Quick, Ed Beikx, Steve Wood, Ken White, Tom Tetzlaff, Mike Klym, Dennis Reive, Mike Martin, Dennis Ribble, Ken Reid. WHEATLEY ADVANCES TO FINAL – Oct. 5, 1967 The Wheatley Athletics won the deciding game of their best-of-three Essex County Junior League semifinal with a 1-0 win over Amherstburg in Wheatley on Sunday. The win advances the Athletcis to the league finals against defending champions, Maidstone Shamrocks. The only run of the game was scored in the fifth inning when Larry Schmidt walked to open the inning for Wheatley. After Jim Arner popped out, Roger Cowan then forced Schmidt out at second base. Bill Hyatt followed with a sharp single to move Cowan all the way over to third. Ken Elliott’s infield single scored Cowan to ice the victory for Wheatley. Hyatt got the win on the mound with a two-hitter,
WE’LL SWING IN THE SUNSHINE
LEAMINGTON — Sunny skies brought on the golfers on Monday, June 15 at Erie Shores Golf & Country Club as these three teed off mid-afternoon. Area golf courses have been packed since they were allowed to open about a month ago. Erie Shores, like other area courses, has strict protocols in place to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we compare the follow-through of three golfers, from left, Ken Steingart, Brian Plumb and Erie Shores employee Riley Ross. Sun photos
while walking three and fanning six. His teammates had only three hits to back his stellar performance. The Athletics went on to lose the final series two games straight to Maidstone, who won by scores of 2-1 and 4-3. FLYERS BEGIN TRAINING FOR JUNIOR B – Oct. 5, 1967 The Leamington Flyers, the Western Junior B Hockey League’s newest entry, have started their training sessions with more than 50 prospects on hand. Coach Marc Reaume has conducted three practice sessions so far, with one at Windsor Arena last week and two more in Leamington this week. They are scheduled to open their 52-game schedule on Thursday, October 19 when they host Waterloo. Among the graduates of last year’s Juvenile team trying out for Junior B are Bill Wright, Harold Martin, Wayne Pye and Joe Cou-
ture. Season tickets are on sale now with $20 getting you all 26 home games. HERE AND THERE – Oct. 5, 1967 The Wheatley Campers Cove Tykes won the OBA Tyke C Championship for the second straight year, by walloping Hagersville 23-2 in Wheatley on the weekend. Paul Drummond threw a three hitter for the victory, and he also had three hits to pace the offense. Ricky Robinson and Dave Heyens also had three hits for Wheatley. ———— Chuck Goddard, the 22-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Goddard, of 5 Melrose Avenue in Leamington, is practising with the NHL’s Minnesota North Stars. The goaltender played last season for the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League, when he was property of the Montreal Canadiens.
———— The Dodgers captured the Bantam house league title as Leamington Minor Baseball wrapped up their season on the weekend. They beat the Yankees 14-2. Doug Bowman tossed a five-hitter at the Yankees for the win. Gilles Lepine sparked the Dodgers with three hits, while Wayne Reid and Danny Tofflemire each had two. Shannon Dresser belted a triple with Art Regehr and Randy Garant each hitting doubles. Frank Ehrenreich and Mike Epplett shared the pitching for the Yankees, giving up a combined 12 hits. Epplett hit a home run and single to help his cause. Singles went to Ehrenreich, Terry Misener and Doug Hillman. Leamington Minor Baseball sent 300 players to Tiger Stadium to watch the Tigers beat California last week. The trip was planned for early August, but had to be postponed due to the Detroit riots.
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“Net Stableford” was our game on June 9. Each golfer put her handicap dots on the scorecard and recorded her net score which then translated into points. A net birdie earned 3, net par garnered 2, and net bogey 1. Not only was the weather hot that day, both Sandy Hernandez and Marlene Sinclair tied with a Stableford score of 35 for the top points that game. The team results are as follows: Purple 7, Pink and Red 5, Blue 3 (Go Red!). Our league has some highly talented and committed people working hard in difficult times on our behalf. Meet our executive: President: Kathy Soulliere; Vice-President: Becky Glidden; Past President: Fran Wasyliniuk; Treasurer: Laurie Kovacs; Secretary: Maria Rocca; Captain: Fran Wasyliniuk; Co-Captain: Jean Page. Thank you, all!
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AN ENTERTAINING AFTERNOON LEAMINGTON — Residents and staff at Franklin Gardens Long-Term Care Home in Leamington were treated to an impromptu concert by trumpet player Glenn Sellick on Tuesday, June 9. Sellick plays the old classics at a number of nursing homes in the area and is spreading his talents to help buoy the spirits of frontline workers and residents. Sun photo
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By Rosalind Knight KINGSVILLE — The Ladies 18- hole league at Kingsville Golf and Country Club was in full swing on Tuesday, May 23 when our opening game was “Better Ball/ Scramble”. We were all grateful to be back on our beautiful course and are following the health and safety protocols as expected. That day was appropriately sunny and welcoming. Here are the first three places, respectively, for that day: Joanne Rowlandson, Fran Wasyliniuk, Cindy Morel, 85 points; Marlene Sinclair, Laurie Kovacs, Maria Rocca, 86 points; Rosalind Knight, Mary-Jo Laforet, Kathy Soulliere, Lucille Kraus, 87 points. We played a “Low Putts” game on June 2. The best two putters that day were Lucille Kraus with a sterling 28, and Marlene Sinclair with an enviable 29.
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By Bob McLean Because the COVID-19 virus resulted in specific regulations for play, we had to come up with new ideas to keep our senior golf league active. We want our golfers feeling safe while they enjoy their golf in the fresh air. Presently, we are unable to conduct our weekly shotgun starts and monthly scrambles. Hopefully, we will be modifying things as the various “Phases” progress. Presently, we have over 50 interested participants who are playing their weekly games. We anticipate more to join in the future. We want to thank Wiz and his wife Jan for collecting the e-mails and organizing tee times for the players. (It’s much easier to make contact with the guys by e-mails than to do phone calls.) We have to use tee times (every 10 minutes) , and the players are in specified groups. The players have been told their tee off times by e-mail. Each group should arrive 15 minutes before their tee time to check in. If you want to play and were somehow missed, please
contact Bob McLean 519825-4892. If there is enough interest, we will do our travel excursions in July, August and September. Just a brief note about a couple of our league members. Pete Daudlin is presently at home, but he had been in the hospital. We all miss Pete and wish him a speedy recovery. Unfortunately, we lost a very friendly fellow golfer, Gary Benninger, a few months ago. Gary enjoyed golf and the fellowship of the other league members. Scores of 45 or less were shot by Ken Krueger, Joe Drummond, Shannon Wiper, Arkey, Herb Reid, Joe Vrtel, Randy Nash, Gerry van Deven, Bill Ward, Paul (Gus) Brown, Chopper, Phil Humphries, Jim Pearson, Fred Michano and Larry Schmidt. Eventually, the scores in the various age divisions will be reported. Golfer: “Why do you keep looking at your watch? I find it very distracting.” Caddie: “ It’s not a watch, sir. It’s a compass!”
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Kinsmen and Kinettes spearheaded community pool project By C. Scott Holland If not for the local Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs, countless local citizens would not have enjoyed themselves quite as much in the dreaded summer heat waves of the years between 1960 and 1985. It all began with their commitment to building and providing a better way of life for their respective community. By the late 1950s, the local Kinsmen Club dreamed of providing Leamington and Mersea Township with a public swimming pool. It would become a place for children and adults to learn how to swim and have fun while cooling off. The entire plan was almost scuttled in February 1960 because of the availability of land for the project. Compared to today, it was a petty issue at the time, but Leamington’s council of the day and the Leamington Agricultural Society were locked in a dispute over land at the fairgrounds. Meanwhile, the Kinsmen Club started looking at the original estimate of $100,000 and by April, pool planning chair Dave Hibbard stated that five construction companies had been selected to place bids. The pool would be 75 by 42 feet, surrounded by a 20-foot wide apron, and would feature enclosed change rooms and showers. The cost of the project was whittled down to $31,000. By June of 1960, council and the Agricultural Society had come to terms on seven acres of land just to the north of
the arena. In exchange for the property, council paid $7,537. Several other Kinsmen and Kinettes were highly involved in the project, including presidents Dr. Bill Pritchard (Kinsmen) and Pearl Munce (Kinettes) who helped spearhead the project and Owen Spettigue who was in charge of the pool operating committee. The actual project started in early August. The pool was completed in a matter of weeks and was able to open for what little was left of that summer. The change rooms with washrooms and showers would be ready the following year. Its official opening was Friday Sept. 2, 1960, and that Labour Day weekend allowed swimming all four days. Its first hours of operation were 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Users were told that since there were no change rooms, they would have to arrive in their swimming suits. Ultimately, with the addition of the entrance and change rooms, it was a fine facility. The pool remained a summer fixture for children until 1985 when the indoor pool opened at the newly-built F.T. Sherk Aquatic and Fitness Centre on Sherk Street, later known as the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. The pool was eventually filled in, but for the thousands of people who used it or took swimming lessons, it was the place to go on a sweltering summer day or night.
At the annual Kinsmen Pool Swimming Show on July 26, 1981, some of the babies needed a helping hand ‘diving’ off the board. Here, pool staffer Kim Hicks encourages one youngster into the waiting hands of Cathy McGirr. Photo from Scott Holland collection
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Bill Sherk Richard Brimblecombe of Drayton, Ontario, was born in 1945 and learned to drive a tractor on the family farm. He drove his dad’s 1950 Pontiac to pass his driver’s test in 1961. When Dad traded in his ’50 Pontiac for a ’58 Pontiac, Richard traded his 4-H calf for the ’50 Pontiac. Now fast forward to the early 1980s. By that time Richard and Linda had been married for 15 years and Richard had a good friend who operated Port Perry Auto Wreckers where a 1948 Chevy convertible had arrived from Texas. Richard drove to Port Perry and bought the convertible. The odometer showed just over 27,000 miles and the car had been repainted maroon around 1971. The original colour was green. The overhead valve six cylinder engine with 216 cubic inches and 90 horsepower had a vacuum-powered manual gearshift on the steering column. The car needed some work and Richard was ably assisted by Blaine Jenkins, who worked for GM in Michigan and owned the #1 ’48 Chev convertible in the world. It was the Pace Car at the Indy 500 in an anniversary year. That car provided Richard with many patterns to restore his own car. Hampton Motor Coach installed a new interior and a new convertible top while retaining the original small glass rear window. Richard
Richard Brimblecombe’s 1948 Chevrolet convertible.
to a Camaro rear end. The drivehad the car finished by 1986. About seven years ago, Richard shaft was shortened by Harman decided to turn his all-original in Kitchener. The automatic trans1948 Chevrolet convertible into a mission has a Lockhart single-stick resto-rod by keeping the outside shift that looks original. Since then, the car has travelled completely stock while bringing the mechanical features up to mod- 15,000 miles trouble-free including a recent 9000 mile-trip to Newern day standards. The original six cylinder engine foundland covering five-and-awith 216.5 cubic inches came out half weeks. I’m always looking for stories. Email and was replaced by a 350 Chevy V8 engine that had been sitting billtsherk@sympatico.ca. in Richard’s garage. It is now rebuilt and in the car. The entire original drive Air & Sea Inc. train was sold (formerly UTI) to a man who is restoring a 1947 Chevrolet • Customs Brokerage • Air/Ocean/Truck Freight • coupe. • Contract Logistics • A friend built a 4-speed automatic for Richard’s ’48 and matched it
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