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519-326-8413 Three members of the June 27th Miracle Leamington leadership team on Saturday at the Unico rink inside the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre, from left are Vita Fiore, Mike Diab and Christine Montgomery. Sun photo

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WINDSOR-ESSEX — The June 27th volunteers scoured the streets of LeamMiracle organizers had their eyes on a ington to bring those goods in. world record for a one day food drive In Kingsville, the drill was about the and while the numbers are still being same with numerous volunteers driving tabulated, they can easily classify it as a up and down the streets and returning roaring success. goods to drop-off locations at Kendrick Volunteers across Windsor-Essex Funeral Home and Pelee Island Winery. have filled arena floors to the brim with All food collected locally stays within non-perishables donated by the people the community first, and then will be of Windsor-Essex. funneled elsewhere once the local comMike Diab, who is the June 27th Mir- munity’s food banks and other charities acle Leamington leader, was quick to are full. speak of the generosity of others. For Diab, this three week whirlwind “So many local companies have has been hard work, but rewarding. stepped up to help,” he said. He’s no stranger to giving “The “The generosity of this comout food to people who need munity is outstanding.” generosity it. His Christmas ‘Talking “Where COVID may have Over Turkey’ giveaway has of this separated us physically, it rebecome a very popular charally has brought us closer to- community is ity event in Leamington. gether,” he said. All told, over 10,000 volunoutstanding.” Diab and his crew of about teers participated in the June 200 volunteers at the Unico — Mike Diab 27th Miracle in Windsor and Arena took in truckload after Essex County. The original truckload of non-perishable ‘Miracle’ idea was the brainitems that local residents had left on child of James Rasmussen of Chathamtheir doorsteps on Saturday. Kent, who led a group of dedicated inOne of those volunteers was Vita dividuals through the May 16th Miracle Fiore, who led the sorting and packing there. crew inside the Unico rink. She stressed Locally, the idea was picked up by that they still need help. Josh Lane and a number of other vol“Anyone wanting to help pack and unteers and organized in the matter of sort this week and next, please come about three weeks. to the back Zamboni door of the Unico A finalized weight of what was colrink between 9 am and 9 pm Monday lected locally and throughout Windsorthrough Friday,” she said. “We still have Essex will be available for next week’s lots to do.” paper, as well as a list of the companies And while those volunteers worked that stepped up to help the cause. tirelessly in the heat inside, another 200

By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON/KINGSVILLE — Hilda MacDonald and Nelson Santos each spoke with Ontario Premier Doug Ford last week, and both came away with a renewed optimism. Leamington’s Mayor MacDonald was able to drive her point home that the small businesses of her municipality need financial aid now and Premier Ford was receptive to her pleas. “I told him that we need immediate funding for small business here,” she said. “Not a loan either, and we need it fast.” Ford agreed that he would look into funding for the small businesses in both municipalities. MacDonald suggested that the province put a ‘band’ or ‘bubble’ around the agri-food industry and let the rest of the community open up to Stage 2. “He said an announcement would be coming soon,” she said. As for restaurants in Leamington, MacDonald said she has had preliminary discussions with administration about getting patios approved quickly. “We want to make things as easy and uncomplicated as possible,” she said. As for testing, MacDonald is still a big proponent of getting the agri-food workers tested, despite what County Warden, Gary McNamara said last week. “We have no better option than testing available to us,” she said. McNamara, speaking as Chair of the Windsor-Essex Health Unit last week, said that massive testing would not help, only hinder the numbers. Santos agrees with MacDonald that mass testing is the way to go. “That’s the protocol,” he said. “Our goal is safety for the community and we cannot fail in the health and vitality of our citizens.” Santos pointed out that, while mass testing could bring higher numbers of positive cases, it also brings higher number of negative cases. “That’s real information that will help us in our fight,” he said. Santos says that Kingsville is ready, once they get the word. “Council has already agreed to close the main streets in certain areas to allow larger patios for the businesses,” he said. The two mayors both spoke to the importance of accommodation for those agri-food workers who test positive and say they have had preliminary discussions with area hotels to provide that. Late last week, Mayor MacDonald’s April emails to Dr. Wajid Ahmed of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit were made public and those emails shed a light on MacDonald’s attempts to get the health unit to proactively turn its attention to the agri-food issues. LOCAL BUSINESSES JOIN FORCES On Tuesday, June 30, a large gathering of business owners, local leaders and residents gathered at Carnegie Hall in Kingsville to show solidarity in asking the province to open up the two municipalities. See our photo on Page 2.

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KINGSVILLE — Kingsville and Leamington business owners, political leaders and residents gathered about 150-strong near the front of the Carnegie bulding in Kingsville on Tuesday, June 30. The group has asked the Premier of Ontario to immediately allow Kingsville and Leamington to graduate to Stage 2 of the plan to re-open, citing revenue loss that will be difficult to overcome. The group has demanded that if they cannot be moved to Stage 2, the province must provide immediate financial relief to each business and the group as a whole. There are businesses in the area that are in danger of closing up for good, according to spokesperson Trevor Loop. That financial relief will be the difference between local small businesses surviving or shuttering their doors. Here, Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos, speaks to those in attendance. Sun photo

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LEAMINGTON — On June 23 at approximately 3:45 a.m., Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members were dispatched to the report of a robbery at a convenience store on Seacliff Drive West. The suspect was described as female, white, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, wearing a white hooded sweater,

a red face covering leaving only her eyes exposed, dark pants and wearing a camouflaged backpack. The suspect entered the store, selected items and proceeded to the front counter where she passed a note to the clerk. The suspect brandished a weapon during the interaction and left the store with a small

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By Mark Ribble WINDSOR-ESSEX — With the announcement that Windsor-Essex would be under a mandatory mask order for entry into commercial establishments, the reaction was all across the board with the public. Friday, June 26 was the first day that the order was in place and although the vast majority of shoppers wore their masks into stores, many had to be reminded, turned away or given a mask to gain entry into grocery stores, department stores and other retailers. Here’s what people had to say:

PATTI GILMOUR — “ Yes to masks please! Trying to do my part in staying safe and keeping my co-workers and customers safe too.” JAMES BRADLEY — “What happened to “Don’t touch your face” and “wash your hands”.....and “6 feet apart”.....if masks work and the 6 feet apart works....why the lock

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down? I watch people in grocery stores....I saw a gentleman adjust or touch his face 20 times in the first minute in the store!.....another turned to me in line pulled his mask down and said...” this is crazy times”. if you are not use to wearing a mask if will be an issue. Someone infected with covid-19 would have to sneeze or cough in my face to get the virus? Correct? Because remember I’m 6 feet apart and not touching my face and washing my hands.” TODD DUNFORD — “I wear a mask because why not?!! If there is even the slightest chance that I can save a life by doing so, it’s totally worth it. What would that say about me if I didn’t? If I’m wrong, then big deal...I wore a mask in a store for a few minutes. There are far greater inconveniences in life. “ SHELLEY GRAY — “Although the certainty of the evidence is moderate according to CNN it appears wearing a mask reduces the spread from 17.4% to 3.1%. More studies are needed to validate the figures, however, how can wearing a mask properly hurt. I don’t have an issue wearing a mask. I would rather err on the side of caution.” BRAD FREDERICK — “I want you to watch people wearing masks. They spend more time with their hands up on the mask adjusting , pulling it back up and itching their face. Then they proceed to touch surfaces, fruits, veggies etc. I have more concern about that than I have with airborne particulates if we keep our distancing.”

DEB WHITCHER-TOUSIGNANT — People need to be compliant of the rules and wear their masks. I have a compromised immune system and it’s important that I wear one. Everyone should wear their masks to keep everybody safe. The people protest to open the stores and restaurants again and as soon as they do they forget that the Covid 19 is still here and they quit with the masks and the gloves. Some never learn. JANA BLAIR — “I am not a doctor (nor do I play one on TV), so I do not pretend to know the scientific reasoning regarding wearing a mask. Therefore I find it advantageous to abide by the opinions of the experts in the medical field (the real experts - not the ones on YouTube). Now that a class order making face masks mandatory at commercial establishments has been issued, the question of whether or not to wear one has been resolved. Yes it is slightly uncomfortable and inconvenient, but if it helps us get through this, please, wear a mask PROPERLY but still keep your distance, wash your hands and don’t touch my stuff.”

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JUNE 27th MIRACLE - IN PHOTOS

Volunteers helping on Plumbrook Drive in Leamington included Tom Sak in the truck, along with Jasmine and Claudia Schmitt in the trailer. Sun photo

Ivan and Denise Martin with their collection of non-perishables along Rickway Drive in Leamington. Sun photo

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Erie Shores HealthCare updates visitor restrictions LEAMINGTON — Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) continues to review the Visitor Restrictions policy implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the feedback from patients, families, staff and physicians, ESHC is taking a careful, staged approach to relaxing visitor/family presence restrictions. The health and safety of everyone will continue to be priority with each phase carefully monitored over time. As the pandemic evolves, ESHC will determine if it is necessary to change course, at any time, to maintain the safety of staff, patients and the community. Visitors will answer screening questions at the main entrance prior to entering the facility (if a visitor fails screening, they will be denied entry into the hospital and referred to the Assessment Centre if required). No Children under the age of 18 are allowed to visit. All visitors must wear a surgical/ procedural or cloth mask and/or additional PPE as required; ESHC will now move into Phase 1 which includes: • Palliative Care: an inpatient who is palliative, as defined by the Most Responsible Physician (MRP), may have no more than two family members present at a time. The two family members must be designated for the duration of the stay. • COVID-19 Palliative Care: one family member per patient. This may have to be someone who is not a member of the same household as the patient in order to be able to pass the screening, which currently restricts access to persons in close contact with known or sus-

pected persons with COVID-19. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided by the clinical unit for this family member to keep them safe while they are with their loved one. Note: this direction may change at any time based on COVID-19 prevalence within the community or hospital. • Patients for whom we cannot provide safe care without a family member present: A small number of patients (e.g. very frail/elderly, patient with dementia, person who is non-verbal or severely disabled) require a family member to be present because we cannot provide safe care otherwise. In this case and at the direction of the clinical provider/ team, a family member may be required to accompany a patient. • Emergency Department: A patient who is at imminent risk of dying may have a loved one present with them during their Emergency Department (ED) stay. Patients with cognitive or mobility difficulties may be accompanied by one person during their ED stay. • Women in Labour/Post-Partum: Women in active labour may be accompanied by one adult family member. This includes the duration of their postpartum stay. • Paediatrics: Paediatric patients (Inpatients, Emergency Department and Perioperative Services) may have up to one adult family members present. ESHC will continue to evaluate Phase 2 in the coming days and weeks. For more information on ESHC visit www.erieshoreshealthcare.ca, or check us out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and now YouTube.

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41st Ruthven Apple Festival will be be virtual this year

Rob, left, and Mike Makhlouf in front of Freddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Point Pelee Drive.

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Freddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remains ready for Stage 2 By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The folks at Freddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant in Leamington are ready to welcome customers to their patio as soon as they get the word from the province. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are all set to go,â&#x20AC;? says Mike Makhlouf. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have physically measured the space between patio tables and have all the necessary protocol in place.â&#x20AC;?

going to and from Point Pelee National Park every spring and summer, and much of that traffic just hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t materialized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the Point being closed all spring, the traffic just hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been there,â&#x20AC;? said Mike. Point Pelee re-opened fully on Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are eager and anxious to open our patio,â&#x20AC;? said Rob. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want people to support local and thank those who have supported us so far.â&#x20AC;? Freddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has been open for takeout for several weeks, but takeout doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compare to being able to have people sitting on their patio. Normally they employ between 20 and 25 local seasonal staff, but with the CERB being a viable option for those employees affected, they will face a manRob and Mike Makhlouf on power challenge when this area graduates to their patio. Sun photo Stage 2. For Mike and his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Normally, we take brother Rob, their family time in the early spring to business, which has been train our employees, but open since 1988, has seen we are going to have to its challenges in the past hire and put them right three years. to work once we get the â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the road con- word,â&#x20AC;? said Mike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We struction, to high wa- will ask customers to be ter levels, to COVID-19, patient as we expect a weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve faced our challeng- brisk business from the es,â&#x20AC;? said Mike. get-go.â&#x20AC;? Being a seasonal busiThe Makhlouf brothers ness located on Point feel they are more than Pelee Drive, the restau- ready to open their patio rant depends on traffic and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see it

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bustling with diners. They are a bit frustrated by the fact that people can order takeout and take it over to Mersea Park and eat at a picnic table that has only been sanitized by occasional rain, but they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit at Freddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sanitized patio tables. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an unprecedented time we are in, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s puzzling that we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have guests on our patio,â&#x20AC;? said Mike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the logic?â&#x20AC;? Ironically, this springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weather would have provided for a great patio season, if not for COVID. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had great patio weather since March, but have been unable to use it,â&#x20AC;? added Rob. Despite the setbacks, the brothers remain optimistic that the customers will come. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope everyone will come out and enjoy our food as they always have,â&#x20AC;? said Mike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to stay united, respectful and get through this as the big, strong community that we are.â&#x20AC;?

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LEAMINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Due to safety concerns with the novel coronavirus, Community Living Essex County, Colasantiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tropical Gardens and the Ruthven Apple Festival Steering Committee are shifting the 2020 Ruthven Apple Festival slated for September 26th and 27th, to a virtual format. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Given the circumstances, it would be very difficult to put the necessary precautions and safety measures in place to keep all festival-goers safe, therefore we are offering this much-loved event online this year,â&#x20AC;? states Karen Bolger, Executive Director, Community Living Essex County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although we know that many people look forward to this annual family tradition, we all agree that we must put the safety and well-being of our community first in the decisions we are making,â&#x20AC;? added Steering Committee Chair, Terry Colasanti.

The annual festival attracts thousands to Colasantiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tropical Gardens every fall and in its 40-year history has raised over one million dollars in support of Community Living Essex County. The funds raised go toward purchasing accessible vehicles to help people with intellectual disabilities more fully participate in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although we are sad to see the cancellation of the live event, we are excited about recreating the Apple Fest experience in a different format. Perhaps there may even be some apple pies being delivered to doorsteps this yearâ&#x20AC;?, states Tony DeSantis, Manager, Community Relations and Resource Development with Community Living Essex County. Look for more details and announcements on social media and at www. communitylivingessex.org regarding the 2020 Virtual Ruthven Apple Festival this fall.

RALLY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS

LEAMINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A group of about 75 people gathered on Sunday, June 28 at the Leamington Tomato to protest unsafe working conditions for migrant workers. The group then marched to the gates of Lakeside Produce on Wilkinson Drive before peacefully dispersing. Sun photo

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So call me a sheep

Mask wearing became mandatory in Windsor-Essex commercial establishments last Friday. I dutifully donned my mask a couple of weeks ago, when unable to social distance. Now, it makes it easier because everyone is supposed to be wearing them. I no longer feel like the nerdy cous- Mark Ribble in who goes along with what his mother says by wearing a pocket protector and having his name sewn into his underwear. Because to be honest, that’s what it felt like before they made everyone wear them. Shame to the left of me, shame to the right. Here I am, stuck in the middle with you. (cheesy song reference) The masks are uncomfortable, and the hotter it gets, the worse that feeling will be. My glasses fog up, my nose itches and my already muffled voice gets more muffled. People have often said I’m a low-talker (Seinfeld reference), so wait ‘til they get a load of me (now), to borrow from Jack Nicholson’s Joker. Wearing a mask presents challenges, inconveniences and all sorts of other bad words, but I will do it because it’s the right thing to do. There are those who say the media and Bill Gates are conspiring to get everyone to wear masks and follow the rules like little sheep, but that’s just a

defense mechanism on their part. Some of you just have to be the rule breakers. Someone has to stand up and say “We”re not gonna take it anymore.” (Sorry, another song reference). Well, you go ahead and do you (or ewe), and I’ll do me. I’m putting on the mask and entering the stores that I can spend my money at locally. These businesses need us. And they have the right to refuse service if we don’t comply, so there’s that. Nobody is going to die from wearing a mask. Don’t give me that BS about oxygen being blocked. If you’re asthmatic, or have COPD or some other lung issue, you probably can’t comply, but if you are just saying that to get in the store without a mask, you should feel shame (Slapshot reference here). Look, I’m not trying to make light of the situation, but please wear your mask and let’s get on with life. Let’s allow those businesses to get opened up so they can have a livelihood. We can debate it until the cows (or sheep) come home, but the bottom line is, we wear the masks or we don’t shop. Let’s straighten up and fly right! (my mother). Don’t make me stop this car! (my father). Okay, I’m getting carried away. If we are sheep, then so be it. It can’t be all that baaaaaaad.

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

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This This is an old photograph of afamily, familystanding campingoutside on Cedar unknown. photograph of an unidentiﬁed theIsland, Cedardate Beach Drug Store, was taken in If anyone knows who 1950s. these people might be, the Archives would like to hear from you. the late 1940s or early Please contact us at kingsvillearchives@gmail.com or 226-348-6377 (leave message).

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April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

June 1980 - Students of all grades at Blytheswood Public School had a read-a-thon with a minimum number of pages each student had to read over a period of time. The challenge was highly successful as the school’s students read 216,232 pages. The top 10 readers won a book prize: Front row: Rosalind Regehr, Vicki Braun, Jennifer Hillier, Danny Braun and Tammy Gillis. Back row: Colleen Simpson, Roger Enns, Shelley Selwood, Anne-Marie Koop and Susan Klassen.

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LEAMINGTON — A fire broke out in a covered barn on a Road 10 farm in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 30. Leamington Fire responded with a full squad and had assistance from Kingsville Fire. It took several hours to get the blaze under control. The barn contained equipment and bales of straw, which further hampered efforts to extinguish it. Leamington fire crews remained on scene Tuesday morning to put out hot spots. Damage is estimated at $30,000. Leamington Fire photo

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

Jeff Bradley July 21, 1975 - July 2, 1995

Dear Editor: I read with great interest the article in last week’s Southpoint Sun about Ryan Langille’s donation of stem cells. My name is Walter Brown, 73 years old and a survivor of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. I am alive today and cured because someone else was willing to donate their stem cells to me. My doctor noticed in the winter of 2018 that my white blood cells were low. After months of testing, I received a phone call on July 19th, telling me I had leukemia and to be at the Cancer Clinic in Windsor that day yet. The next day and for the next two months I received chemotherapy in order to drive me into remission. I then became a candidate for a stem cell transplant. Two matches were found from

IN MEMORIAM

Wachholz, carl henry August 19, 1972 - July 2, 2018

God knows we want to hold you, See you, touch you, Laugh and cry with you, And someday we will again Please know you are thought of daily until then. Missing you. Love Mom & Dad

In Loving Memory of our Darling Son, Brother and Uncle. We miss you each and every day. Love Mum, Dad, Angie, Matt, Lucas and Allie

IN MEMORIAM

Jeff Bradley July 21, 1975 - July 2, 1995

In Loving Memory of

TONY MASTRONARDI June 25, 2010

The nicest place to be is in someone’s thoughts, The safest place to be is in someone’s prayers, And the very best place to be is in the hands of God. Missing YOU.... 25 years Love, Bob and Louise, Phil and Linda, Martin and Suzanne and families

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure. In our hearts your memory lingers Sweetly, tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear son That we do not think of you.

Love Mom & Dad

the World Bank. On Oct. 19, in Hamilton, I received my new stem cells. It has been a 2 year long ordeal but today I am totally cured. What a miracle! On Oct. 19th of this year I am allowed to know my donor’s name…my hero! Ryan Langille is an absolute hero. He is willing to

give of his time and undergo discomfort to possibly save a person’s life, a person he doesn’t even know. That’s a hero! Thank you to all donors. Sincerely, Walter Brown Leamington

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IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of

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February 16, 1948 - July 1, 2014

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you, the day that God took you home.

We sure miss you. Your family, Barb, Jon, Kristina, Zoe, Tara, John, Joan, Harry.

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Passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Beloved son of Marie and the late Peter Epp (2019). Loving brother and brother-inlaw of Susan Epp, the late Ken Epp (2010) and Joan Epp (Mike), Ron and Kathy Epp and Edwin and Jodi Epp. Dear uncle of Matthew Epp, Joshua Epp (Jacklyn), Mikaele Bryan (Keith), Kevin Epp (Emma), Elyse Epp (Brandon), Jessica Epp, Kody Epp, Braeden Epp and great uncle of Lauren O’Bright, Audrey Epp and Joslyn Epp. Dan’s deep faith gave him comfort to the end and with his mother by his side, Dan met Jesus with open arms. As Dan would say, “Praise the Lord!!” Dan will be in our hearts and lives in every memory we have of him. We will miss him and his ever-ready beautiful smile, but will draw from the memory of his strength and joy in the simple things that life brings and his never-ending love for family and friends. A private family funeral service was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631). As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Erie Shore Hospice or Christian Horizons would be appreciated.. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

97 years, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord at Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus Proof on Saturday of obituary to run June 27, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Salime Kantati (nee Helou).July Dear1, 2020 father of Joseph (Houda), Southpoint Sun George (Georgette) of $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Sydney Australia, Ricardo (Ghada), Mona (Antoine) Baeini, Jean D`Arc (Fred) Sarkis, Michel (Diana), Claudette (Joe) Piorro, Gloria (Ross) Adamson. Loving grandfather of 30 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Will be changes please email missed by Any his sister Rozaline Naffeh (Emil). Predeceased by his special grand-daughter Rita Tabet (2018) and his sun@southpointsun.ca brothers Badoui, Lotfi, Michael, Saadallah, Tannous. He Thanks. will be missed by his only nephew in Canada Cesar Kanati. Kheirallah was a wonderful husband, father, grand-father and friend. His biggest joy in life was seeing his kids and grand-kids. He missed his wife very much and asked for her everyday, and know will be resting with her. Due to Covid-19 restrictions a private family service was held at St. Michael’s Parish, Leamington. Burial took place at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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March 20, 1922-June 28, 2020 Gerhard Ediger, 98 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. Loving husband of the late Mary (2002). Beloved father of Gerry and wife Jo-Anne of Windsor, Harry and wife Pam of Calgary, and the late Annie (1985). Dear grandfather of Amanda and husband Rob Heynen, Jordan and wife Angie Ediger, Justine and the late James (2002). Predeceased by all 7 siblings! He will be missed by family and friends. Gerhard lived in Russia during World War II and had many stories of events. He said he was lucky to have survived only because he was in the right place at the right time. Gerhard and Mary were taken back to a refugee camp in Germany after the war and eventually immigrated to Canada in 1948. There, he worked on farms and greenhouses until 1952 when he got a job at H.J. Heinz Company where he worked for 32 years. After retirement he looked forward to his daily 3 o’clock ‘Tim Horton visits’ and loved watching curling and his favourite Blue Jays. Also, he enjoyed playing chess and “Shoot the Moon” with his retirement friends at the Mennonite residence where he lived in an apartment for 20 years. Our family would like to thank the Mennonite Home, Lifetimes on Riverside and the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County for their care and support. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. A Private Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, Gerhard’s visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. ONLY THOSE WITH AN APPOINTMENT WILL BE ALLOWED IN. PLEASE BOOK AN APPOINTMENT AT www.reidfuneralhome. ca TO SECURE A DESIGNATED TIME TO PAY YOUR RESPECTS. All visitors must remain in their cars in our parking lot until their designated time and one of our staff members comes to invite you into our facility. Everyone must wear a mask. If desired, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Windsor and Essex County and/or the Leamington Mennonite Home. Online donations and words of remembrance may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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104 years, passed away AnyWindsor changes please email peacefully at sun@southpointsun.ca Regional Hospital, Met Campus on June 24, Thanks. 2020. Beloved wife of the late Robert (1982). Loving mother of Eleanor (Ellie) Saunders (Bob), and the late Beverly Lidwell (1956). Cherished grandmother of Stephen (Natasha), Stuart (Jennifer). Loving great grandmother of Brayden, Shaelen, Max, Kate. Dear sister of the late Hazel Armstrong and Georgie Penney. Ada was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington. She retired from H.J. Heinz after many years of dedicated service, where she made many lifelong friends. Ada witnessed many changes in the world in life, from horse and buggy to motorcars and spaceships, even Facetime with her family and satellite radio to listen to her beloved 1940’s music. Ada was a courageous, strong, brave, smart and loving person. Her positive outlook and her gentle, sunny disposition will be missed by all who knew her. A special thank you to the staff at Rosewood Erie Glen for their care and compassion. A graveside funeral service to celebrate Ada’s life was held on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Lakeview Cemetery, Erie Street South, Leamington. If desired, memorial donations made to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Share words of comfort or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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to all 2020 Graduates in Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley! Whether you are closing the chapter on your high school years, getting ready to enter grade 9 or making the leap from kindergarten into grade 1, from all of us at Southpoint Publishing we would like to commend you for your adaptability and strength during these unprecedented times. This year has tested you mentally and emotionally. Though it may not seem like it now, these indescribable times will help shape you and will follow you for years to come. Southpoint Sun took to the virtual streets to see what our graduates have been up to and how they have been adjusting. These were their responsesâ&#x20AC;Ś

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Courtney Reid POST-SECONDARY GRADUATE Age: 26 School: St. Clair College Program Name: Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant What are your plans after graduation? I hope to get a job working on a rehab unit in a hospital or in forensic psychology. What courses did you find most interesting? The courses I found most interesting were Occupational Skills, Lifestage Health, and Psychiatric Disorders. These courses are quite different classes but are all very thought provoking. What are you most looking forward to this summer? I’m most looking forward to getting together with friends (COVID has made that hard), some sunshine, and a few rounds of golf!

Hunter Chambers KINDERGARTEN GRADUATE Age: 5 School: East Mersea Public School Who has been teaching you while you’ve been home? Mom and Daddy have been teaching me. They are good teachers What are you most looking forward to about going back to school? Seeing my friends again What’s your favourite summer activity? Going to the beach, fishing, playing and playing baseball and soccer.

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Age: 17 School: Leamington District Secondary School What was your favourite online assignment you were asked to complete during Covid-19? All of the chemistry assignments that I did, they were easy for me and I enjoy chemistry. What are you most looking forward to this summer? Not having to worry about submitting any more assignments for school, being able to sit outside and enjoy the sun. How have you been keeping in touch with your friends during this time? Mainly through text and over the phone.

Age: 5 and most quarters (will be 6 on June 29) School Graduating from: Kindergarten school (Wheatley Area Public School) Who has been teaching you while you’ve been home? Are they a good teacher? Ms. Lyman has been teaching me on the computer. She makes centres and I love centres and teams. What are you most looking forward to about going back to school? Being in Grade 1 and being bigger than the JKs and SKs and there’s a bigger climber for us. What’s your favourite summer activity? Swimming in the pool underwater with my cousins and using my goggles and summersaults and floating on my back.

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Age: 17 School: UMEI Christian High School How did you celebrate your graduation? I celebrated my graduation with a driveway graduation at the school where we got to say a final goodbye to our teachers and everyone who was a part of our education. We also did a virtual graduation ceremony. Personally, to celebrate, my friends and I had a socialdistancing-bonfire/grad party so we could all hang out and reminisce over the last four years together. Have you changed any of your plans for fall due to Covid-19? My plans for the fall haven’t changed due to COVID, it’ll just be a little different due to the virus. I will still be heading to St. Clair College in the fall for Veterinary Technician and will be living on campus, doing labs and things but in smaller amounts. What are your favourite summer activities you are looking forward to? I definitely did have more planned for the summer before COVID happened, things like concerts and things. But I think me and my friends are going to go to Grand Bend for a weekend camping trip to celebrate our accomplishments. I’m also hoping to eventually get to go back to my co-op and volunteering positions at Leamington vet clinic and Marcie’s Magnawave. I’m also just looking forward to spending the time left at home with friends before we all head off to conquer our futures in the fall.

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Age: 25 School: University of Windsor What are your plans after graduation? I graduated from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Resource Management. I work at Point Pelee National Park in the Resource Conservation Department. My position is a Resource Management Officer for the Wetland Conservation and Restoration Project. What courses did you find most interesting? The courses I found most interesting at the University of Windsor were: Environmental Impact Assessment, Conservation Biology and Pollution Ecology (Aquatic). What are you most looking forward to this summer? I am most looking forward to spending long weekends at my parents’ house on Pelee Island with my family, Marshall and our pups!

Age: 13 School: Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School

Matthew Mayhew ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADUATE

What was your favourite online assignment you were asked to complete during Covid-19? My favourite assignment I was asked to complete during online school was a French project. We were supposed to find a cause that was important to us and translate and conjugate it properly in French. I chose to do mental health because multiple people I know struggle with depression and anxiety. I learned a lot through the project and learned how to help people who are struggling through mental health.

Age: 14 School: Kingsville Public School What was your favourite online assignment you were asked to complete during Covid-19? To make a resume for my future jobs. What are you most looking forward to this summer? Having fun with friends.

What are you most looking forward to this summer? Usually I would be looking forward to soccer but, because of this pandemic, we aren’t sure if there is still soccer. However, I am looking forward on hanging out with my friends and family and going to Muskoka with my family. How have you been keeping in touch with your friends during this time? Before we were allowed to be around 10 people, I would go on social distancing bike rides with my friends or we would all meet up at someone’s house and sit 6 feet away from each other and talk. Doing this made it so much better having face to face conversation instead of talking through a computer screen or phone.

How have you been keeping in touch with your friends during this time? Texting, FaceTime, FortNite, and I’m allowed to play with 1 or 2 outside :)

Jaden Benjamin HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE School: Western Secondary School How has your graduation been different than expected this year? Graduating during COVID was very different. I was hoping this whole thing would’ve slowed down so I could have a normal graduation, but I was still super happy I could graduate. Not the way I expected to but still got out of high school. #Classof2020

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Age: 3 School: First Steps ChildCare Who’s been teaching you while you’re at home? Mommy What are you most looking forward to about going back to school? To play with my friends in the kitchen centre. What’s your favourite summer activity? Swimming!

Kaitlyn Pinch POST-SECONDARY GRADUATE Age: 26 School: Palmer College of Chiropractic - Florida Campus Program Name: Doctor of Chiropractic What are your plans after graduation? I am currently working at Derrick J. Beleutz Chiropractic right here in Leamington. I plan to continue to expand my knowledge in neurology, paediatrics and women’s health as it pertains to chiropractic to help better serve the community over the next several years.

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What courses did you find most interesting? I found any Care course interesting. These were the handson courses where you learn how to perform different chiropractic adjustments on different patient populations. What are you most looking forward to this summer? I am very excited to finally be working the job of my dreams. Outside of work, I look forward to spending time outdoors-specifically on the lake in my hometown of Wheatley. I missed the small-town vibes the last 8 years I’ve been in school, so it feels great to be back.

Alexa Diniro HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE Age: 17 School: Leamington District Secondary School How did you celebrate your graduation? I celebrated with my family and friends. Have you changed any of your plans for fall due to Covid-19? I would rather stay home and do online at Wayne State LOL (Alexa was accepted to both Wayne State University and the University of Guelph).

It’s your day, and we hope you enjoy every moment as you celebrate the culmination of your hard work. May your graduation be the beginning of a bright and beautiful future. We look forward to celebrating your continued success!

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Abbie Mikkelsen ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADUATE Age: 13 School: Jack Miner Public School

What was your favourite online assignment you were asked W to complete during Covid-19? y An egg drop science experiment where we had to drop an eggC from 8 feet high without it cracking. We had to design and M develop a vessel to hold and protect a raw egg with materials “A from around the house. We had to videotape ourselves W dropping it. s What are you most looking forward to this summer? B Hanging out with friends as regulations ease, swimming with H my friends and family and getting ready for Grade 9 at KDHS. y How have you been keeping in touch with your friends T during this time? fe FaceTime calls with friends and socially distant driveway o visits and bike rides with friends. It’s been hard, but hopefully will get easier as restrictions ease.

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W y How has your graduation differed from your C expectations because of COVID-19? In almost every coming of age movie I watched growing up, I the characters were preparing for the two most important h nights of their lives-- prom and graduation. I could not wait to M experience these nights with my friends. However, due to the W Coronavirus, all around the globe, prom and graduation were s taken away from the class of 2020. This was a disheartening L feeling for everyone in my grade-- including myself. I feel as if if my high school career is incomplete. lo

One thing that has made this whole experience easier is H knowing that I am not the only person going through this. My y friends and even my own sister, who is graduating from grade C 8, have had experiences taken away from them. My sister o even missed her Muskoka trip which devastated her. I am very grateful for all the effort people around the community have put into making this year still special for the class of 2020. The drive-by graduation held by Cardinal Carter felt like the proper send off to University given the current situation. It was a fun way to receive your diploma, and the best part was seeing our friends cheer you on from 6 feet away (of course)! The celebration continued as a few of our parents surprised us with driveway receptions. We drove house to house and stopped at each and had snacks outside while keeping our social distance. It was great to be together again. Overall, although I did not have the traditional grade 12 experiences, I do feel like the community made the class of 2020 feel acknowledged and appreciated.

Chelsea Monger KINDERGARTEN GRADUATE Age: 5 School: Jack Miner Public School Who has been teaching you while you’ve been home? Mommy What are you most looking forward to about going back to school? Seeing my friends, of course! What’s your favourite summer activity? Playing Frisbee and doing Hoola Hoops

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Age: 14 School: Gosfield North Public School What was your favourite online assignment you were asked to complete during COVID-19? My last math assignment, an online game “Are You The King or Queen of Math?” What are you most looking forward to this summer? Being able to see more friends. How have you been keeping in touch with your friends during this time? Texting, FaceTiming, Snapchat and visiting a few friends in person, outdoors at a distance of 6 feet.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADUATE School: Gore Hill Public School What was your favourite online assignment you were asked to complete during Covid-19? I did a big House project about buying a house and everything in it, it was a big one, Math assignments and History projects. What are you most looking forward to this summer? Looking forward to having fun in a pool and if I’m able to hang out with friends I’m really looking forward to seeing them.

Age: 13 School: Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School

How did you celebrate your graduation? I just finished picking up my graduation package at the high school and got the chance to take a picture with my principal and parents while holding my diploma.

What was your favourite online assignment you were asked to complete during Covid-19? My favourite online assignment was an “I Survived the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020”. I enjoyed this assignment because we needed to document how Covid-19 affected our day to day lives.

What was your favourite online assignment you were asked to complete during Covid-19? My writing project which we were given prompts. I chose to write about what I would do if I was a millionaire. It was my favourite because it allowed me to draw. I love to draw.

What are you most looking forward to this summer? This summer, I am looking forward to my first online high school course and many days lounging by the pool.

What are you most looking forward to this summer? I am looking forward to hanging around my pool with my family and close friends and enjoy some relaxation.

How have you been keeping in touch with your friends during this time? As far as communication, I am constantly texting and calling my friends, asking how they have been and what they are up to. I miss the face to face conversations that we used to have every day.

How have you been keeping in touch with your friends during this time? I keep in touch through texting and hanging around my close friends in my safe circle.

Have you changed any of your plans for fall due to Covid-19? I was originally planning on going to Ridgetown College for Horticulture but now that everything has switched to online, I’m not sure what the plan is yet. I’m still considering all my options.

Zach Mann HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE Age: 18 School: Kingsville District High School Plans for the fall: Going to University of Windsor for Co-op Engineering How did you celebrate your graduation? I celebrated graduation at home with family watching my virtual graduation while eating pizza.

How was your graduation different than expected this year? My graduation was definitely not what I had expected. COVID-19 has really turned our grade eight year upside-down. Unfortunately, because of Coronavirus, we were unable to go on our last elementary school field trip and, of course, needed special arrangements made for our graduation. I want to thank my teachers and the parent volunteers that helped plan graduation day and for making my grade eight graduation a very memorable experience. I would also like to congratulate my fellow graduates for making it through elementary school. I hope I will be able to see all of you in the fall. This will definitely be a year to remember-- for everyone.

Bradley Ribble KINDERGARTEN GRADUATE Age: 5 School: Mount Carmel Blytheswood Who’s been teaching you while you’re at home? Dad What are you most looking forward to about going back to school? Seeing my friend Ellie What’s your favourite summer activity? Slip n Slide

What are you are looking forward to this summer? My favourite activities this summer are golfing with friends every day and playing travel baseball if there is a season.

Avery Grace Anderson KINDERGARTEN GRADUATE Age:6 School: Wheatley Area Public School

Beckett Ribble

Who has been teaching you while you’ve been home? Are they a good teacher? I don’t know...I think Ms. Sallmen on the computer. Yes they are.

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATE

What are you most looking forward to about going back to school? To see my friends. What’s your favourite summer activity? Playing tag and swimming.

Age: 14 Graduating from: Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School

Have you changed any of your plans for fall due to Covid-19? My plans for the fall have changed since I will not be attending any classes in person-virtual learning only.

How have you been keeping in touch with your friends during this time? Calling on the phone, Facetime and texting on Instagram and doorstep visits.

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATE

Age: 18 School: Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School

What are you are looking forward to this summer? This summer I am looking forward to having a good time with my friends and family, get some money in the bank account and prepare for my future.

Logan Williams

Bricelyn Koehler

Age: 5 School: Kingsville Public School Who has been teaching you while you’ve been home? Mommy What are you most looking forward to about going back to school? Friends What’s your favourite summer activity? Swimming and riding my bike.

Congratulations, Class of 2020. Your resilience during these

tough times is admirable and we are proud of all your hard work! Mayor Hilda MacDonald and Leamington Council

As you enter the next phase of your life, we have the financial products, services and advice to help you achieve your goals. WFCU Credit Union would like to recognize and congratulate all 2020 graduates.

Congratulations today and best wishes for all your tomorrows!

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Paetyn Antunes

Daesa Minaudo

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATE

School: Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School

How has your graduation differed from your expectations because of COVID-19? Graduation, to me, has always meant the end of one thing and the beginning of another. When I went to my brother’s graduation, and then another one after it, I pictured mine to be exactly like theirs. I thought it was boring, and when my time came, I would dread it as much as they did. Never would I have thought that the thing that I found boring and tiring would be the same thing I would be missing.

How has your graduation differed from your expectations because of COVID-19? As a grade 8 graduate of 2020, I can honestly say that I experienced graduation like no other group of graduates. Last year we got to see all the graduation traditions CCCMS has for their graduates and it built a sense of excitement in us. COVID-19 put a stop to the idea that we were going to follow those same traditions. Although I felt a sense of disappointment that I would not have a ‘typical” graduation, the staff and parent committee of CCCMS made our graduation a memorable one. We had a three-part graduation and each part was more special than the other.

It didn’t occur to me that I would be longing for something as simple as having my name called and being given a diploma and yet I find that I would give almost anything for that day. When I first found out about our drive-by graduation, I was disappointed. There was nothing special, we were still being robbed of the real experience and nothing could make up for it. Now that I’m sitting here, writing this, I don’t feel like I’ve missed out on a true graduation experience. The effort the community and school has put into making our graduation as spectacular as they could was amazing. I couldn’t be happier with the way we have come together as a class and community. It was unbelievable and I felt an overwhelming amount of affection from everyone. The drive-by graduation itself was beautiful, the setup and package we received was extremely heart-warming and although this experience wasn’t exactly normal, it couldn’t have been any better. It was one of the best days of my life as I celebrated with my family and close friends. In a way, because of Covid-19, I had the best graduation possible. It was unique and well thought out. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Experience Results

W I T H

The virtual section was made up of award videos, memory slideshows and an online mass video. I was this year’s valedictorian. A virtual valedictorian is a more challenging position than usual. When you deliver a speech online, you need to have most of it memorized and it has to be well edited. There is no room for mistakes. Our parents organized an outside, social distance viewing of these videos. It was fun. The last part, the promenade, was the most exciting part. Our school was beautifully decorated, and all the teachers came to cheer us on and wish us well. As we walked along a red carpet, we received gift bags and got photo ops with our families and even a social distance picture with our teachers. It was really nice and made us all feel special. I felt bad for the staff because they had so many rules and regulations to follow and, regardless of the trouble, they continued with all their plans just for us. It’s true, my graduation was like no other, but it was definitely memorable. CCCMS made the first, and hopefully the last COVID-19 graduation a memorable and beautiful experience.

Congratulations Class of 2020! Always remember, there is no limit to what you can achieve!

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Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to great places. You’re off and away.

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Libro Credit Union presents 2020 Student Awards

BOOSTER JUICE REACHES OUT TO GRADS

LEAMINGTON — The owners of Booster Juice Leamington, Virag and Radha Patel, recently came up with a unique way to honour local graduates who may have missed out on regular graduation celebrations due to COVID-19. The Patels contacted local schools and came up with a special coupon for the grads to buy one Booster Juice smoothie and get another for free. Here, Virag and Radha present coupons to graduates Abby Dilaudo (Cardinal Carter) and Emma Slater (KDHS), right. Sun photo.

Wheatley Area Public School has unique graduation WHEATLEY — With the help of local businesses and the support of Wheatley residents, the Grade 8 graduating class from Wheatley Area Public School was able to hold a ‘graduation to remember.’ Unthwarted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a couple of parents, Nettie Ribble and Erica Jessee, came up with an idea for the grads to proudly walk from downtown Wheatley to the school, in their best graduation clothes. Renny’s Smokehouse got involved and allowed them to host a small gathering on their patio, complete with a congrat-

ulatory cake. The ‘graduation to remember’ was planned in about four days and came off without a hitch, including beautiful blue skies and Wheatley residents cheering the grads on from their homes. The generosity of the community shone through, with Renny’s, Dollar Haven, DeGoey’s, Briar Patch, Wheatley Optimists, Wheatley Lioness, Carolyn and Bill Recker, The Pogue, IScreams, Franklin Net and Twine, Sea Baubles and WAPS Home & School all having a hand in the celebration.

By Mark Ribble ESSEX COUNTY — Libro Credit Union spent the morning on Thursday, June 25 delivering their 2020 Student Awards to seven students across Windsor and Essex County. Normally, the $2000 cheque presentations are made at a reception to honour the students annually who show great leadership and achievement. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, arrangements were made to visit each award winner at their homes and present the awards with a parade of cars from Libro managers and employees. The Libro student Award recognizes students between the ages of 17 and 25, who demonstrate outstanding commitment in their local communities through volunteerism, leadership and performance. Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School graduate Kyah Gori, was the Leamington recipient. Kyah logged over 150 community hours during her high school tenure, took leadership roles in school and graduated with a 94 average.

She has been accepted into the University of Western Ontario for Business Management. “I’m grateful to Libro and the school community for this honour,” Kyah said. “I’m very proud and excited for the next chapter.” Another Cardinal Carter grad who was honoured was Kingsville’s Abby DiLaudo, who also logged hundreds of hours of community service. Abby also took a huge leadership role at the school and spent time on the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee. She graduated with a 97 average and will also be attending the University of Western Ontario for Engineering. “I’m honoured and excited and would like to express my gratitude to Libro for their generosity,” she said. Other Essex County students who received the Libro Student Awards were Lauren Abbott of Harrow, Vanessa Montemurri of Windsor, Zachary Rezler of Essex, Sophie Shepherd of Belle River and Elizabeth Dalton of Amherstburg. Libro awarded a total of 34 Student Awards across southwestern Ontario.

Cardinal Carter graduate Kyah Gori, left is awarded her Libro Student Award and $2000 cheque by Libro Leamington Branch Manager, Paul Thompson. Sun photo

Wheatley Area Public School grads march up Erie Street. Sun photo

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WFCU named ‘Best Workplace’ in Ontario WINDSOR – WFCU Credit Union (WFCU) has recently announced that that their organization has been named on the 2020 list of Best Workplaces in Ontario. “Being able to say WFCU is certified as a Great Place to Work® and named a Best Workplaces™ in Canada and now A Great Place to Work in Ontario is something we are extremely proud of,” said Eddie Francis, President and CEO, WFCU. “But what makes these designations so important to us is that we could not have received them without the feedback of our employees. It gives me great pride in knowing that we are doing our job in ensuring that our staff feel valued and know they are all an integral part of the WFCU family.” The list is based on direct feedback from employees of the hundreds of organizations that were surveyed by Great Place to Work®. The data has a 90% confidence and a plus or minus 5% margin of error. To be eligible for this list, organizations must be Great Place to Work Certified™ in the past year, be headquartered in Ontario and have at least 10 employees working in the province that participated in a Trust Index employee survey. Great Place to Work determined the best based the overall Trust Index score from these employees. Great Place to Work is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through

proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs, GPTW recognizes the world’s Best Workplaces in a series of national lists including those published by The Globe & Mail (Canada) and Fortune magazine (USA). Great Place to Work provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. “We have always believed that if we hire the best individuals for the job and treat them well, that we would see them remain a part of our credit union,” said Marty Gillis, Chair, WFCU Credit Union Board of Directors. “These prestigious designations are a testament to our philosophy holding true – when the right individuals are in place, and are treated with respect, appreciation and valued for their contributions, they become the greatest cheerleaders for the organization. Our thanks to all the staff at WFCU for their continued dedication and commitment to making our organization thrive.” This year’s list received over 400 registrations and over 80,000 employees participated in the 2020 “Best Workplaces™ in Canada” survey, rolling out to impact over 300,000 Canadian employees. This year, the awards were announced in a virtual format that brought companies together online to celebrate the fantastic achievements of the best workplaces across the country.

Security One introduces fever detection camera

LEAMINGTON — As Ontario is discussing plans to reopen the economy, many businesses are faced with concerns surrounding how to reopen during a global pandemic. Many employees are fearful to return to work and business leaders are concerned that one case of Covid among their workforce could be disastrous for workforce productivity and morale. Therefore, it is imperative that business leaders have a system in place to screen employees for fever symptoms prior to entering the workforce. The traditional method of screening for fevers is labour intensive and slow, often resulting in long line ups to get into work and precious time and money spent. As a result, Security One Alarm Systems has launched a ‘Fever Detec-

tion Screening Service’ using HD thermal cameras that are linked to a sophisticated software program to accurately and efficiently screen employees entering the workforce. The cameras are positioned in the entrance ways of the facility and can screen up to 30 employees at once, allowing for quick and non-intrusive assessment of elevated skin temperatures. If an employee is determined to surpass the skin temperature threshold set by the software, an audible alarm will sound, and that employee can be further examined to assess their condition prior to entering the workforce. President & CEO, Chris Neumann, shares that “it’s amazing to see how quickly our technology partners have stepped up to repurpose thermal security technology for a

new application that can help our business clients in a big way. We’ve seen major interest in the manufacturing, agriculture and greenhouse space since launching this service last month.” Security One’s Director of Technical Service, Jeff Tavares, explains that “It was important for us to conduct our own inhouse testing of this technology and really understand how to configure the product to ensure accurate readings. There are a lot of copy-cat products on the market and it was our job to sift through the clutter and provide the most reliable solution for our clients.” A sample video of their in-house test can be found on their YouTube channel. For more information, call 519-326-2020 or email sales@securityonealarm. com.

Chef Bill Alexander will bring his indigenous culinary skills to the former Happy Snapper Restaurant when it re-opens under a new name and re-brand.

Caldwell First Nation is bringing in well-known chef LEAMINGTON — Chef Bill Alexander looks forward to bringing his extensive experience as a world-renowned Indigenous chef to Caldwell First Nation as they embark on an ambitious path that seeks to place the Nation as a powerhouse in economic development, culinary, and tourism. The founding chair of Indigenous Culinary Association of Nations, the Indigenous food development chef for WestJet, and regular Indigenous expert on the Marilyn Denis Show, The Social, Your Morning and ETalk, will be leading the re-brand and renovation of Caldwell First Nation’s restaurant (formerly “The Happy Snapper”). Chef Alexander is a Cordon Bleu trained chef who has extensive global experience. His desire to share Indigenous culture through his specialization and understanding of Indigenous cuisine has garnered global recognition and acclaim. His desire to return home to Ontario, where he grew up farming, trading, fishing, and hunting and where his “land to food” foundation was really inspired and connected him with the Economic Development Office at Caldwell. “They were looking for a consultant,

and had reached out via the Culinary Tourism Alliance, and after hearing about the scope of the projects they will be working on, their passion and enthusiasm, and how the way they wanted to tell food stories aligned with my value system, I knew this was the sense of community that felt like home to me,” he says. “The truth is, that I was inspired by the dreams and visions of Caldwell First Nation and excited to help create a must visit Indigenous culinary hotspot for such a forward thinking First Nation.” Chef Alexander will be moving with his partner and daughter to Leamington this summer to take on the position of Executive Chef of the new establishment and Culinary Advisor for the Nation. The restaurant’s new name, logo, and menu are in the works with input from Chief & Council, and the Caldwell Nation and are hoping to be announced by the end of the summer. The new design and food offerings will feature beautifully-plated Indigenous fusion food, experiential tourism opportunities, and specialty options with fresh, locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients, scenic views of the marina, and live entertainment. Renovations will soon be underway and the grand opening is scheduled for early 2021.

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Looking back at 1971 sports highlights

By Mark Ribble This week’s sports flashback takes us back to July 1, 1971. KLYM OUTDUELS SIMS AS JUNIORS WIN The Leamington Juniors squeezed past Kingsville 3-1 in an Essex County Junior Baseball League game at the Leamington Fairgrounds. It was a pitchers’ battle all the way between Leamington’s Mike Klym and Kingsville’s Brad Sims. The difference in the game was a two run homer off the bat of Leamington catcher Ed Biekx. Klym allowed five hits, struck out eight and walked only one. Sims countered with 17 strikeouts, allowing four hits and walking six. Doug Bowman doubled in the first inning for Leamington and rode home on John Moore’s sacrifice fly. Klym’s shutout was spoiled in the sixth when Kyle Scratch singled and came home on a couple of errors. Chuck Campbell had three hits for Kingsville, and Tom Rogers one. CO-OP EXTENDS LEAD IN FASTBALL LOOP Sun Parlour Co-op strengthened its grip on first place in the Leamington Fastball League with an 8-2 win over Sportsmen Hotel at the fairgrounds. Dick Segedin went the distance on the mound for Co-op, bringing his season record to 6-1. He allowed six hits, struck out 12 and walked three. Losing pitcher Ted Willms fared well on the mound for Sportsmen, allowing only five hits, but he walked 11 batters. Ken Segedin drove in five runs for Co-op, hitting his eighth homer of the year. Bob Branquet hit a solo shot for Sportsmen. MIDGETS BOW TO LONDON The Leamington IOOF Midgets blew a five-run lead and dropped a 7-6 decision to London on Sunday evening at M.D. Bennie school diamond. Leamington was ahead 6-1 going into the eighth inning, but could not hold on. Three Leamington pitchers held London to just three hits but they walked 15 batters and hit one to allow scoring chances for their opponents. Pat Ribble worked into the eighth inning for Leamington and was poised for the win. He was replaced by Rod Bowman, who took the loss, before giving way to John Riley. Dan Tofflemire paced the Leamington offence with two singles. Harry Ediger, Ken Derbyshire, Brian Plumb, Riley, Steve Oulahen and Mike Epplett each hit singles. AUTO STOPPERS BOW TO SARNIA Leamington Auto Stoppers dropped a hard fought 4-3 decision to the Sarnia Spurs Thursday night in Central Ontario Roller Hockey League play. Leamington couldn’t stop Sarnia captain Earl Helps, who scored all four goals for the winners. Dan Yaschesrhyn sparked the Auto Stoppers with two goals, while Jerry Harris had a single tally. It was a rather mild game by roller hockey standards, with only 13 penalties called.

The 1987 Midget fastball championship team from Leamington. Back row: Ken Tiessen, Jerry Tiessen, Steve Janzen, Rob Stickney, Craig Lehn, Dan Braun, coach Jake Unger. Front row: Jason Unger, Phil Cornies, Jim Toews, David Braun, Scott Hopper, Greg Dick and Cliff Konrad. Absent: Andrew Derksen and John Kap. Photo from the Scott Holland Collection

Midget Fastballers won back-to-back titles in 1986-87

by C. Scott Holland For two consecutive seasons, Leamington’s Fastball Midget teams were tough to beat. They not only won the regular season, but also won the playoffs in both 1986 and 1987. That 1987 squad was one of the toughest to beat, combining an impressive display of hitting and pitching that left opposing teams in the dust. Although the entire team displayed a high level of skill, two players had standout seasons on the mound for the locals. Scott Hopper and veteran Ken Tiessen both had exceptional years. Hopper was considered one of the most exciting pitchers in the

midget loop, while TIessen’s four seasons of experience only complimented Hopper’s abilities. Between the two, they formed one of the league’s strongest mound staffs, allowing an average of just over one walk per seven inning contest. Hopper’s strikeout total of 207 gave him an average of slightly over two per inning, while his average of under two hits allowed per game was just as remarkable. Along the way, Hopper threw two no-hitters, had a perfect game, pitched four one-hit games and had five two-hit gems. All of that came in 13 starts. TIessen had the honours of starting both the 1986 and 1987 All-Star

games when the best of the North Division played the South’s premier squad. Tiessen’s control was as superb as Hopper’s and he hit only one batter - and that occurred in the 1987 finals vs Merlin, when he plunked Jerry Gray. Of course, winning back-to-back championships was more than just pitching. Leamington also had its share of offensive stars. Five players had final averages of over .400 - they were: Rob Stickney (.489), Cliff Konrad (.472), Scott Hopper (.463), Jason Unger (.439) and John Kap (.423) To help the offense further, Stickney did not strikeout at all and amassed 14 walks.

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Curling Club 2019-20 season in pictures

By Sue Markham Each September ends with curlers beginning to eagerly dust off their brooms, polish up their skills and head out to

the ice for another season of events, bonspiels, charity and special events. This year was special as it was the 60th Anniversary of the Sun Parlour

Curling Club. Although the season ended early in March because of COVID-19, the club members enjoyed many hard-fought games

The 60th Anniversary Gala Event Committee was, from left to right, Matt Dick, Melissa Paine, Henry Furtado, Linda Patkau, Tony Braitewaite, Deb Gahweiler.

but more importantly, much camaraderie and sportsmanship. Hopefully, it will not be long until another curling season at

The 60th Anniversary donation of over $12,000 to Erie Shores HealthCare. From left are Rob Squire, Melissa Paine, CEO of ESHC Janice Dawson and Matt Dick.

Our Grand Master qualifiers, from left, were: : Peggy Darmody , Sue Young, Carol Quinn and skip Cathy Moncur.

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A mystery car in England

An email arrived recently from Stephen Hill, Curator of the Haliburton Highlands Museum in Haliburton, Ontario: “Hi Bill. Some time ago I received several old photographs from a branch of my family in England. One of them shows my great uncle posed in front of his car, probably in the 1930s, as per attached photo. A cursory glance through the internet has failed to identify the car. Please let me know if you can help.” I replied right away. It’s a great photo of the car with the proud owner but I could not identify the make or year. I ran the attached photo in the HELP column in Old Autos newspaper on October 21. Three days later, on October 24, Gilbert Bureau in Montreal emailed me with this information: “This is a 1932 Standard automobile (England).” The Stan-

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk dard Motor Company built cars from 1903 to 1963. A few days later, an email arrived from Peter Browne: “Hi Bill. I am pretty sure the car pictured in the Autohelp is a 1934 Morris Cowley or Oxford. There are several clues to the make: the radiator shell, the horizontal bar between the fenders with a horn placed in the centre, and the bumper. If you google ‘1934 Morris Cowley,’ you will find some pictures of similar cars.” Peter emailed again with more precise details: “Further research on the Morris reveals that it is definitely a Cowley, not an Ox-

ford, because the Oxford had a spare wheel mounted on the lefthand side.” It’s definitely an English car from the early 1930s. But is it a Standard or a Morris? The Standard Motor Company built cars in England from 1903 to 1963 and derived its name from the use of standardized patterns and interchangeable parts. William Morris of Oxford sold his first car in 1913 and named it after himself. In 1952, Morris merged with Austin to form the British Motor Corporation (BMC). Perhaps we will hear from someone who owns a car today identical to the one in the photo. If we can settle the question, you’ll read all about it right here, where we bring old cars back to life. Stay tuned! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

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Walk Off The Earth records unique version of anthem using noises made from French’s ketchup bottles

LONDON - Just in time for Canada Day, French’s Ketchup has teamed up with popular homegrown band Walk off the Earth to record a unique rendition of the national anthem supported with musical sounds created from ketchup bottles. This original O Canada take is meant to uplift and inspire people from coast to coast while they celebrate this national holiday. This timely collaboration fuses great Canadian talent and taste - the iconic Ontario musicians known for covering pop music with looping samples and French’s Ketchup, made with 100 per cent Leamington-area tomatoes. Inspired by summer barbecue traditions, the video is set in a back yard and incorporates com-

mon grilling items that mark the holiday’s celebration. French’s Ketchup bottles have been transformed into flutes and percussive instruments to produce a fun and entertaining version of O Canada with acoustic ukulele and vocals to accompany the track. “French’s Ketchup is a favourite staple for burgers, hot dogs, and summertime grilling,” said Deborah Sharpe, Group Marketing Director with French’s. “This year, we may be limited in how we physically get together on Canada Day. So, we hope this playful rendition of our national anthem sparks joy and conversation around everyone’s table and offers a unique way to celebrate our Canadian pride.” “We are extremely

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By Bob McLean WHEATLEY — On Tuesday, June 23, only seven of our 60-plus league members played their weekly games. Amazingly, all seven of the participants played extremely well despite the wet conditions. I witnessed both Phil Humphries and Jamie Arquette hit terrific shots on our par three #9 hole. However, after I closely examined their results, I decided that Arkey had edged out Phil’s shot by a few feet. These two also challenged each other throughout their games. Jamie finished with a spectacular 37, and Phil birdied the final two holes for a superb 38. Joe Drummond and Gerry van Deven also had a friendly, competitive match. Gerry was only one over par going

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