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JUST A LITTLE OFF THE SIDES LEAMINGTON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised weeks ago that he would come to Windsor-Essex to get his first haircut since the COVID-19 pandemic began. On Thursday, July 16, the Premier and his entourage arrived in Leamington for a hair appointment at Mastronardi Barbering on Talbot Street West. Henry Mastronardi, who’s been in business for 56 years,

was happy to oblige the Premier and gave him a nice trim. Ford followed up the haircut with a trip to Kingsville, where he stopped at Jack’s Gastro Pub and had a tour of Sun-Brite Foods in Ruthven, before moving on to Chatham-Kent for a stop at Craven Farms. Dozens of people gathered to get photos with the Premier at the barbershop in Leamington. Sun photo

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By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Erie Shores HealthCare has scaled back their visitor policy, just a week after announcing they were relaxing the visitation rules at the hospital. Due to a significant rise in COVID cases at the Assessment Centre and in the Emergency Department, the hospital has had to tighten things back up. According to Dr. Ross Moncur, Chief of Staff and interim CEO for ESHC, there is definite potential for an outbreak locally. “These are early indications of a potential outbreak of COVID in our community,” he

said. “Our goal in this situation is to monitor the data carefully and to stay ahead of any potential spikes. “ Erie Shores HealthCare’s COVID unit, which has been as high as 50 per cent full, is now at capacity. “We treat people with symptoms as COVID positive until we get their test results back, so there may be some overlap there,” he said. While Dr. Moncur stopped short of saying the community should be alarmed, he agreed it is concerning. “We should be a bit wary,” he said. He agreed that he is as tired of the restric-

tions as everyone else, but we need to keep up the fight against the virus. “As restrictions are lifted, we need to be diligent,” he said. Over the past weekend, the hospital has reverted back to Phase 1 of their visitor policy, re-implementing active staff screening, including temperatures, at all entrances, reinforcing the use of masks at all times in the building, transitioning all meetings back to virtual meetings and they are requiring non-essential staff to work from home. HOSPITAL - Page 2

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LEAMINGTON SPORTS FIELDS RE-OPEN LEAMINGTON — The Municipality of Leamington has re-opened sports fields and ball diamonds where physical distancing measures are feasible. Above, players from the Leamington Mosquito team go through some training after months of inactivity on the diamonds. The Leamington Soccer Field, Kinsmen Baseball Diamonds and Seacliff Beach Volleyball Courts are now open for training purposes only. The municipality is working with local sports organizations to ensure plans are in place to meet requirements from Public Health and their respective sports governing bodies, before facilities are reserved for use. All leagues and user groups are required to ensure coaches, volunteers, parents and participants understand and follow return-to-play guidelines. For more information, visit www.leamington.ca. Sun photo

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Phase 1 Visitation allows visitation only in the following settings: For an inpatient who is actively dying, as defined by the Most Responsible Physician (MRP), may have no more than two family members present at a time and within reason. This includes patients receiving Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). If the patient who is dying has COVID-19, they may have one family member with them. 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 suspected 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. 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 ESHC 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. 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. Pediatric patients in the Emergency Department are permitted

to be accompanied by one adult family member. Women in active labour may be accompanied by one adult family member. This includes the duration of their post-partum stay. Paediatric patients (Inpatients, Emergency Department and Perioperative Services) may have up to one adult family member present. Please note: the hospital remains at an overall Pandemic Response Stage 1B. The above change does not affect the booking of procedures or surgeries. Dr. Moncur stressed that these measures are necessary to avoid a large spike in the community and that their goal is to get back to loosening the restrictions as soon as they can do so safely. “It’s the last thing we wanted to do,” he added.

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OPP investigates Leamington shooting LEAMINGTON — On Sunday, July 19, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an altercation at a residence on Robinson Street in Leamington. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim who had sustained a gunshot wound. Essex Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported the victim to hospital with serious injuries. A heavy police presence could be seen on Robinson Street between Wigle and Ontario Streets throughout the day on Sunday and witnesses say that police were searching the streets, back yards and alleyways in the neighbourhood for most of the day. As of Monday afternoon, cruisers could still be seen on the street and in the alley running behind the residence where the alleged altercation occurred. The suspect is described as: female with brown skin, between 20 and 25 years of age, with a medium build. The suspect was wearing eyeglasses, black pants, a dark shirt with hair tied back in a pony-tail. Do not approach an individual resembling this description. Please call 911. The OPP Essex County Crime Unit is currently investigating the incident and further information will be released when available. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Essex County OPP immediately at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-IPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Leamington to issue Request for Proposal LEAMINGTON — The long-awaited report from MPM Consulting was shared with Leamington Council members at their meeting on July 14. Michael Mitchell, from MPM Consulting, outlined four options that council has with regard to policing in Leamington, after the expiry of the current OPP policing contract next May. Mitchell, citing results from the recent public opinion survey about OPP policing in Leamington, offered statistics and possible scenarios for

each option. Leamington council gave notice last month to the OPP that they were seeking to explore other policing options. “It’s been 11 years and it’s time to re-examine policing services,” Mitchell said. “It’s good management practice.” The town signed a fiveyear contract originally and then renewed in 2015. The former Leamington Police Service operated with an average of 39 uniformed positions and about 10 civilian staff. According to Mitchell,

OPP reduced the 24-hour station to an eight-houra-day station around 2015 and made no commitment for number of uniformed officers. Mitchell read over 500 public survey responses and came to his conclusions, partly based on those responses. He outlined four viable options for Leamington to move forward with. Option 1: Maintaining the status quo and allow OPP to continue once the contract expires. Without a contract and under current legislation, the

OPP would be obligated to provide police service after the contract expires. This option might be the least expensive of the four, according to Mitchell. It would also allow for a certain amount of familiarity with the officers currently on the job staying here. Option 2: Requesting quotes and proposals from specific individual municipalities. The advantage to this would be that Leamington would have significant input in the contract. There would be no police services

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board, but the munici- ell, there has not been palities who won the bid one Ontario municipalwould have control over ity that has gone back to their own police force afthe level of service. Option 3: An outright ter contracting the OPP, Request for Proposal although several have (RFP), which would go looked into it. Surrey, British Columout to any municipality interested in providing bia reverted back to a policing. Leamington municipal police force rewould be able to set the cently from RCMP. In discussion, minimum level of service, “To sit back is Deputy Mayor number of offi- not acceptable” Larry Verbeke supported Opcers and other — Hilda tion 2. aspects in the Councillor verbiage of the MacDonald John Jacobs proposal. There spoke on his would also be no police services board opposition to all proposfor this option, and a new als, citing them as cost group of officers from an- prohibitive. “I cannot support any other municipality would of this and will be there to be on the job. Option 4: Likely the say ‘I told you so’ in the most expensive option. It end,” he said. Jacobs said that 510 rewould be the formation of a brand new Leam- sponses to a public surington Police Service. To vey is not a large enough re-establish a Leamington percentage of the constitPolice Service, it may take uency to get an accurate up to $7 million annually, picture. Councillor Bill Dunn as opposed to about $5.4 million currently, when supported option three, you consider the capital as did John Hammond. Mayor Hilda MacDoncosts of new cruisers and equipment and hiring of ald spoke last with the officers. One thing in fa- explanation that they vour, is that the current have asked OPP managepolice station belongs to ment for an itemized list the municipality, so there of what the municipality would be no cost for a was getting and got no resonse from them. building. “We’ve done our due The advantages of re-establishing a police diligence,” she said. MacDonald referred force here are the control and oversight that a to a recent Zoom meetLeamington-based police ing with an OPP regionservices board would al commander, who was have. Also, all employ- surprised to hear that ees would be dedicated Leamington was unhapto Leamington, meaning py with the level of serthat they wouldn’t be re- vice. “We have an obligation quired in other parts of the county during peak to show our people what they are paying for,” she hours. On the flip-side, there said. “To sit back is not acwould be a significant ceptable.” With that, council took cost for infrastructure and the municipality would a vote and Option #3 assume all liability relat- passed by a 5-1 count. Councillor Jacobs was the ed to policing. According to Mitch- only vote against.

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It’s a true bounty of the county for Leamington farm family By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — It’s a labour of love for Dave and Ann Dyck. The couple and their family have turned what was once a hobby farm into a flourishing cash crop business in Albuna. The Dyck family started small and have grown their farm to over 70 acres of field vegetables. They sell their wares at their busy roadside stand on county Road 31 at County Rd 14 (ninth concession). “We were the first in this area to have sweet corn this year,” said Dave. The Dycks began picking on Saturday, July 11 and have been going strong ever since. In addition to sweet corn, they have

fresh grown cantaloupe, watermelon, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, green and yellow beans, Spanish onions and eggplant. They have been busy at the farm as all of the crops are in mid-harvest, except for the field tomatoes and watermelon, which should be ready to pick this week. Their stand is open seven days a week and is manned by the Dyck’s two daughters and other students who are there to lend a helping hand. “We only hire students for the stand,” said Dave. The Dycks have been farming for about 20 years, with the last 15 or so spent on the farm at the corner of the Albuna Townline (31) and the ninth concession (14).

Leamington cancels remainder of summer events amid COVID-19 LEAMINGTON — The Municipality of Leamington has decided to cancel all municipal events and summer day camps through Labour Day. The decision comes after the first half of the summer events were cancelled during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the events to be cancelled were

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Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington Memories of... and Wheatley Photos Kingsville, from Kingsville-GosfieldLeamington Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time and Wheatley

Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 owned by Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well guidelines. That is, until one of theiras providing loved ones gets it. Watch how fast ita luncheon menu. Speed changes then. (Chuck Woolery) I watched a gentleman pumping gasboat rides were available alongside me lastfrom the Cedar week. He proceed-Beach Drug ed into the small gasStore for 50 kiosk to pay withoutcents a ride for summer a mask on. The ladyvisitors renting waiting outside con-a cabin or for fronted him whencottagers not he came out and he told her to mind herowning a boat. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This own business. photograph of an unidentiﬁ standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in This home (known ed as family, the Stomp house) is located on the west side of Division South, The next day, we stopped for popsi-the late 1940s or early 1950s. two doors south of Epworth United Church. This home was built around 1900; original

It’s far from over While we were expecting a ‘second wave’ of Coronavirus sometime this fall, the current spike in cases in this area serves as a stark reminder that we’re not out of the woods yet. The sheer carelessness of some people never ceases to amaze Mark Ribble me. Of course, there are those who still believe ‘it’s just a cold’, or it’s a hoax put out by the media. I’m part of the media. I take exception to those blaming the media for too much hype. It’s our job to get the word out from local officials, who have our best interest in mind. Do you really think I want to be writing about COVID every week? Here’s a secret: COVID doesn’t sell newspapers. Or how about this: More people die from cancer. Well, no kidding. The difference is, cancer isn’t highly contagious to the people who come to visit or console you. Those people who are downplaying the severity are out there. Their best defence is to call the rest of us ‘sheep’. They seem to be upset that someone is telling them what to do. “How dare you take away my rights!” What they don’t seem to get is that people are dying, who otherwise wouldn’t have died. And this is a horrible death, all alone, without your loved ones. These deaths are mere statistics to those who don’t want to follow the

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cles at a gas station out in the county. I donned my mask like a good little lamb, and proceeded into the gas station, right behind two farm workers who did not have masks. My first thought was, with all that is going on in this area, you’d think that they would be more aware. Once I entered the store, I counted eight customers inside, including me. There were only two other people with masks on. Not a word from the proprietor. I quickly made my purchase and then sanitized the heck out of myself when I returned to the car. It shouldn’t be like that at this point, folks. We should’ve been long past this. We’ve done it long enough now, what’s a little bit more? If people don’t smarten up, we will be wearing masks till the cows come home. Or at least until the sheep exit the store.

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owners were James and Mabel Coate. Later it was owned by George and Kay Stomp. George was the owner of the Red & White Grocery Store which was located at the east A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland corner of Main St West and Chestnut. Date of photo is unknown.

A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

Championship Mens’ A Division 1982 Lobball team - Leamington Datsun who also claimed first place in regular season action: Back row l-r - Brian Harris, Dan Siddall, Gerry Harris, Russ Miller, Jerry Woltz, Neil Impens, Jerry Sovie, Butch Harris, and Bob Devine. Front row l-r - Gary Baker, Ted Wiper, Ken Leslie, Ed Biekx, Ron Willms, Paul Jeffery and Dan Tofflemire.

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OPP canine member hurt during drug bust LEAMINGTON — The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a drug trafficking investigation in Leamington last week. On July 16th, members of the CSCU and the Essex County Canine unit (K9) conducted a search warrant at a residence in the Town of Leamington. A quantity of fentanyl, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and Canadian currency were seized following the execution of the search warrant at a home on Erie Street South. OPP K9 dog “Maximus” assisted in locating narcotics in the house. Due to fentanyl exposure, the OPP K9 handler had to administer naloxone to Maximus as he was dizzy, disoriented and his breathing was laboured. Maximus is expected to make a full recovery.

A 57 year old resident of Leamington is charged with the following: • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine; • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine; • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl. The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on October 1st, 2020. “Investigations remain ongoing into the trafficking of illicit narcotics throughout Essex County and elsewhere,” said Inspector Glenn Miller, Detachment Commander, Essex County OPP. “To those that continue to negatively impact our communities, the consequence of your actions will be severe as there is zero tolerance in being a drug dealer.”

Ontario Fire Marshal wraps up explosion inviestigation LEAMINGTON — The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal has concluded its investigation into the home explosion on Marentette Beach that took the lives of a local couple. Although they’ve completed the investigation, the Fire Marshal has not yet released the cause of the blast that occurred in the early evening of July 12. A portion of Lake Erie was searched to locate key components of a propane distribution system, but that search was unsuccessful.

NEW STOP SIGNS LEAMINGTON — A new three-way stop intersection was installed at the corner of Sherk and Ellison Streets in Leamington last week. Numerous motorists had trouble noticing the new signs on Sherk and were stopped by OPP as a reminder. The intersection previously had only one stop sign coming off Ellison, with Sherk Street being a thoroughfare. Now, you are expected to make a full stop at the signs on Sherk. Sun photo

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Leamington launches Waterfront Destination Master Plan online LEAMINGTON — The Municipality of Leamington is embarking on a project to develop and implement a Waterfront Destination Master Plan. The plan will be a visionary document to guide the transformation of the waterfront into a mixed use, pedestrian-focused community and visitor destination. It will build on an existing foundation that includes Sunset Stadium, the Lakeside Marina and ferry connections to Pelee Island. It will support existing elements along the waterfront, while building capacity for tourism, economic development, active transportation, and improving connections to other municipal properties along and near the waterfront. The plan will leverage and celebrate the full potential of Leamington’s waterfront. “Leamington’s waterfront has always had so much untapped potential,” said Peter Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer. “We are developing a plan to realize upon the great value of our waterfront and transform it into a premier destination

for residents and visitors alike.” “Leamington Council is very supportive of creating this vision and sees community input as an important part of the process in shaping the future of our waterfront,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “When complete, the goal is for Leamington’s waterfront to be a vibrant destination that drives tourism, fosters economic success and attracts and retains a new generation to Leamington.” Working with consultants from thinc design, the municipality will inform and engage the community in developing the plan through a variety of opportunities to participate. COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings have prompted a shift to an interactive online platform. Throughout the plan’s preparation, the online platform will present updated information and community perspectives, and will continue to ask for community input and feedback. Public participation in a number of online activities will be requested

including: identifying recommended improvements / enhancements on a map; sharing and discussing ideas for the waterfront with other members of the community; and providing feedback via short surveys, opinion polls, etc. The study process will confirm community interests in developing Leamington’s waterfront, and how these interests can be woven into a responsive design that proposes ex-

citing future directions. The online platform is available at www.leamingtonwfmp.ca. The plan will provide council with design and programming concepts that will contribute to making Leamington a premier waterfront destination. The plan will also include priorities and next steps to guide the implementation of recommendations, so the municipality can proceed to budgeting and ten-

dering specific improvement projects. The municipality will also use social media,to update citizens on the latest information and what’s happening on the waterfront plan. For additional information, please contact Alexander Del Brocco, C.E.T, Engineering Project Manager for the Municipality at 519326-5761 ext.1369.

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OPP charge four drivers with impaired on Saturday morning LEAMINGTON / KINGSVILLEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Essex County OPP have issued impaired driving charges to four people following a busy morning on the roads of Leamington and Kingsville. On Saturday, July 18, at approximately 3:00 a.m., members of the OPP responded to a possible impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle driving erratically on Rd. 7 East in Kingsville. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and taken to the Leamington OPP detachment, where they provided samples over the legal limit. A 47-year-old Leamington woman has been charged with Operation While Impaired (alcohol and drugs) and Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). At the same time, members of the OPP observed a motor vehicle driving erratically on Talbot Street East in Leamington. Officers conducted a traffic stop of the suspicious vehicle. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and taken to

the Leamington OPP detachment where they provided samples over the legal limit. A 43-year-old Leamington man has been charged with Operation While Impaired (alcohol and drugs) and Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). About an hour later, members of the OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle driving on Antonio Court in Leamington. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and taken to the Leamington OPP detachment where they provided samples over the legal limit. A 41-year-old Leamington woman has been charged with Operation While Impaired (alcohol and drugs) and Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). At approximately 6:00 am on the same morning, members of the Essex County OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver. A pedestrian observed

the motor vehicle driving erratically and come to a stop at the intersection of Seacliff Drive West and Sherk Street in Leamington. Concerned the driver was impaired, the pedestrian removed the keys and contacted OPP. The driver was arrested for im-

paired operation and taken to the Leamington OPP detachment where they provided samples over the legal limit. A 45-year-old Leamington woman has been charged with Operation While Impaired (alcohol and drugs) and Operation While Im-

paired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). All charges are pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada. All four drivers will appear in court at the end of this month to face the charges.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Letters to Editor • Letters to Editor • Letters to Editor • Letters to Editor • Letters to Editor • Letters to Editor

Wearing a mask is a small price to pay Dear Editor, Regarding last week’s letter to editor about infringement of rights. I have never responded to a letter to an editor before but this person is terribly misinformed. COVID 19 is a global pandemic. For most of us, this is a once in a lifetime event and NOT to be taken lightly. Those that felt exactly the same as Ms Thiessen in the U.S. (Florida, Arizona, California etc.), are now dealing with record deaths surpassing any other countries globally. Those not wearing masks, social distancing, etc are infringing on MY rights to stay healthy and off a ventilator. Your rights aren’t being taken away permanently, these measures are needed to slow the spread of COVID-19 so you can get back to

your “norm”. Her final question was,“Shouldn’t those of us who don’t want to wear one (mask) have the right to do as we please?” The simple answer is NO if you want to go out to the stores, gas stations, etc. For those not wanting to wear a mask ( and I have no idea why that’s an issue other than health reasons) need to stay home. Please everyone, read up on this insidious virus and follow the precautions and we will get back to our “norm”. Protect your family, friends and neighbours by acting responsibly NOW, so this can get under control until there is a vaccine. The author believes her rights, freedoms, and privileges are being taken away. Consider this for a moment: To-

Follow rules for the good of all

Dear Editor: I felt I had to respond to the letter written by Helena Thiessen, “Following emergency orders infringes upon our rights”. I totally get that she, and others, feel that the restrictions and mandatory masking goes against our freedom rights, but this pandemic is something that we have never dealt with in our lifetime! We should look at the huge problem that the United States has, and how their lack of restrictions in certain states has caused and continues to create mass infections. Through the different phases, we are slowly regaining some of our old ways of life and are progressing to a “new normal”, but only the development of a Covid-19 vaccine will allow us to return to all our old ways of life. As a Leamington resident, surrounded in the community by agri-farm workers

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of

Chris Carder

April 22, 1969 - July 24, 2018

that struggle with outbreaks of the Covid-19 virus, particularly amongst the migrant workers in tight living quarters and workplaces, I understand that the best way to assure our collective safety is by wearing masks (in stores), along with social distancing and frequent hand washing/sanitizing. If we are asking (mandating) all agri-farm workers to wear masks, then I don’t believe we should discriminate….we should ALL wear masks. Sometimes we have to do what we don’t want to do (follow rules and restrictions) for the good of all; doing as we please is a very selfish act, and this is a time when kindness, caring and compassion should rule. Wearing masks is for the protection of ALL of us, and we are, after all, in this together! Sincerely, Ella Hamill

MEMORIAM

In loving memory of a dear and loving son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle who passed away 24 years ago.

Kevin Henry Slingerland

bacco use banned in all public places. WHY, for the health of ALL. Driving under the influence illegal. Why? For the health of ALL. Gun restrictions/rules in place. WHY? For the safety of ALL. I’d like to suggest those that are bored get involved with helping others, volunteer at foodbank, get involved with Justice for Migrants, deliver meals on wheels, drive patients to their medical appointments. These are unusual, trying times, but not the time to be reckless and irresponsible about the health for ALL. You get the idea, the most selfless thing you can do is to help someone else. It feels so good to make someone smile. Sincerely, Mary Ellen Marchand

Writer should move to the U.S. Dear Editor: I just read the letter by Helena Thiessen. I think that Helena should move to the United States where she can have all kinds of rights like not wearing a mask and while doing so, show the disrespect she has for the health of others. Goodbye Helena and enjoy all your rights in the U.S. and be sure you take enough money to buy your health insurance. Respectfully Carol Hylton

Happy 90th Birthday Mike Foldesi!

April 17, 1968 - July 23, 1996

Not far from our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts. Love forever, Mom, Dad, Danielle, Larry, Rob and Yasuko

Kevin, you are sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving family. Mom & Dad, Stephen, Laurie, Christopher & Danielle

Congratulations! Love, wife Rose and family.

COVID is a silent enemy

Dear Editor: Let’s face the truth. A percentage of society has evolved into loathing, spoiled, self-entitled individuals whom ascertain their personal rights and freedoms are front and foremost over the remainder of society. It’s time to realize we are in a World War 3. Imagine the further devastation England would have endured during WWII if individuals refused to follow blackout protocol. Enemy bombers would have levelled their entire city block, annihilating them and all around. Today’s enemy is more terrifying as it attacks silently, without borders and warning. A healthy person can walk out their door and return unknowingly passing the enemy to all family, friends and neighbours. Our enemy preys on ignorance and delusions of grandeur. Consider we are all equal and thus all must be afforded the same opportunity to live a happy and healthy life. Yes, personal movement and large gatherings of people have current guidelines. These are all for the greater good of society. Understandably people with a breathing affliction may find it difficult to breath through a mask, but these are the individuals that our enemy is seeking. I ask myself, why would a person who knowingly has a breathing condition, even consider visiting a store without protection while being fully aware the enemy is out there waiting to prey on the weak and sick? We must all come together as a team to defeat our enemy, forget our differences and utilize logical thinking to victory. Bruce Medcalf, Leamington

Freedoms have not been taken away

Dear Editor: In response to the letter on July 15 by Helena Thiessen: I am not quite sure what freedoms and rights you are losing — I am not losing any. The government has a responsibility to protect and advise as to any potential danger from any health pandemic or threat. It is a fact that smoking causes cancer yet you can’t smoke indoors in public places, why is that? In other words, ‘don’t blow your smoke in my face’. If you want to smoke, do it in your house. Have you lost a freedom? No, you and anyone else have the freedom to smoke and die in any way that suits you. It really surprises me when people talk about ‘their’ freedoms and rights, as if the freedom is specifically for them, but really don’t care about others’ freedoms and rights, just their freedoms and rights. I call these people ‘special people’. These are the people that have no understanding of how to live in, or behave in, a diverse society. These are the people that think everything is about them. Why can’t I play my music loud in a neighbourhood, why can’t I shoot my gun in my backyard, why do I need a drivers licence to drive a car, and so on. Well it’s not really about your selfish point of view, now is it. This is why we have laws to protect us from the ‘special people’, pandemics, and other threats. I don’t remember anybody saying you have to wear a mask forever, just until this pandemic is over. I know this is difficult to understand, but when it comes to public health and safety, you don’t have the freedom or the right to do as you please. That would be anarchic now would it not?. We are a country of laws that try to protect all, even the ‘special people’. So my suggestion is wear a mask until it’s over, so we can all enjoy our freedoms and rights. Have some compassion. With kind regards, E. Carppi

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, an opportunity to overcome past injustices or things you may have felt you did wrong presents itself this week. It may arrive out of the blue, but you won’t miss it. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Don’t be surprised if an old friend calls you this week and wants to catch up. Expect to reconnect as if no time has passed since your most recent encounter.

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27 PRINCESS, LEAMINGTON

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• Office space available-high visibility, municipal parking, common areas • Up to 1200 sq ft at $12/sq ft gross lease in a busy real estate office • Ideal for mortgage broker, insurance or lawyer

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, when people come to you for advice, it can feel gratifying that others revere you for your expertise and knowledge. This validates your insights. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you feel rewarded after helping people, even if you do not get paid for your service. Your naturally generous spirit can be rewarded in different ways. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Someone understands you without having to say a word, Virgo. This is the person you want to permanently have in your camp. Do what you can to make this possible.

• Established variety store on busy Hwy #3 between Leamington & Wheatley • Many updates, bright and clean store front & paved parking on corner lot • Additional rental income with 3 bdrm home & 2 bdrm apartment

CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Try developing a project in secret and working out the kinks before you bring others in on the plan, Gemini. Conduct several trial runs before going forward.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Financial matters take a positive spin, Libra. This means you can indulge in some creature comforts that may have been out of reach. Enjoy this good fortune. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, do not be afraid to be passionate at some point this week. Whether it is a pet project or a relationship, approach it with renewed passion.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, if you are single, now may be a time when you spot someone new in the neighborhood who could be a match. Couples will strengthen their relationships.

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You have a method of expressing yourself that garners many admirers, Capricorn. Keep up the good work and allow others to express themselves as well.

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Keep a conversation flowing with a lot of great ideas, Aquarius. Avoid falling too far into daydreaming mode so you can serve as the catalyst for great conversation.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Shy away from familiar activities and try something completely new, Pisces. Study something you have always enjoyed or try a new hobby.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

$435,000

2 beds & 2 baths condo with in unit laundry, appliances, private patio, storage & underground parking

106-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE $639,900

Custom-built home with 3+3 beds, 4 baths, 3-car heated garage - made for entertaining

137 GOODBURN, ESSEX $399,900

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Enjoy spectacular views & protected lakefront living in this fully furnished 3 beds & 2 baths home

$249,900

1-floor living in this affordable 1,100 sq ft, brand new & beautifully-built semi with 2 beds & 1 bath

$389,900

244 COTTERIE PARK, LEAMINGTON $359,900

1021 A OAK, KINGSVILLE

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$139,900 Fully furnished cottage (serviced with natural gas, town sewer + water); 2 beds & 1 bath on Lake Erie

200 ROBSON - LOT 1, LEAMINGTON

Fully-finished raised ranch with 3+1 beds & 2 baths, new furnace + A/C (2019) & large yard 2 bed & 2 bath condo with open concept + access to amenities: heated pool, gym, sauna, car wash & more

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233 BERNATH, KINGSVILLE STARTING AT

$374,900 $134,900

Exquisite waterfrom home with 4 beds, 2 baths, 3rd-floor loft, back deck + re-enforced breakwall

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1004 & 1006 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON

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204 ROBSON, LEAMINGTON

Incentive: 1 FREE month for every 12 months leased! ~3,200 sqft, zoned C1 in high traffic location

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Immaculate, fully-finished twin villa with 2+1 beds, 2 baths, beautiful finishes & backyard oasis

103 ANFRED, LEAMINGTON

191 GRANDVIEW, KINGSVILLE $571,750

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94 TALBOT ST. E, LEAMINGTON $999,900

Pristine country bungalow with 3 beds, 2 baths & above-ground pool (equipment included) + storage shed

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92 DANA, ESSEX

1006 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON Waterfront lot with new breakwall (built to ERCA requirements); building envelope is 1,800 sqft/floor

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Bright & spacious STARTING @ $134,900 2-storey home with 3 beds, 3 baths, beautiful back yard & space for a growing family

699 TALBOT TRAIL, WHEATLEY

Fully furnished $269,900/unit waterfront home (39.99’ frontage) with 2 beds & 2 baths + views of Lake Erie

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1004 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON 39A & B ASKEW, LEAMINGTON

Vacant lots for sale in final stage of premier development featuring upscale homes

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Lakefront property (~1,300 sqft) with 3 beds & 3 baths requiring some TLC & a breakwall

KLONDYKE LOTS, CHATHAM-KENT 238 COTTERIE PARK, LEAMINGTON $549,900

Gorgeous raised-ranch with 5 beds, 3 baths, new kitchen + walk-in pantry & an impressive master suite

17 GOSLIN, LEAMINGTON

$179,900

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

At this time, classifieds are only being accepted by emailing sun@southpointsun.ca and payment is only being accepted by VISA/MASTERCARD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AUCTIONS

Legacy Auctions retail

• Quality used furniture, tools, houseware, books, electronics • Open Tues-Fri. 9:30-4:30; Sat. 9-noon • Strict COVID-19 protocols in place • No public washrooms available • Check our website or Facebook for photos every Monday • Please practice social distancing & wear a mask

194 Erie St. North (at the fairgrounds) Leamington 519-322-4427 www.legacyauctions.net

Jack Morris

Auctions Inc.

Farm Machinery Auction Sale ONLINE ONLY

for Robinson Farms, c/o Doug Robinson. Well cared for stored inside equipment located at 2517 Talbot Trail, approx. 11 km east of Wheatley. Auction begins to close Friday, August 7 at 6:00 pm Preview from July 27 to August 1 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm We will be assisted by Jacob Auctions. Bidding opens Thursday, July 23. Catalogue and bidding will be at jacobauctions.hibid.com Proprietor: Doug Robinson, 519-324-6876 Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Kingsville Stamping is looking for

(5) AUTOMATION SETUP OPERATORS

Must able to work three rotation shifts from Monday to Saturday Qualification:

• Minimum 1-year operator Experience in manufacturing automotive stamping industry. • Must have automotive robotic metal stamping presses & setup operation background. • Mechanically inclined. • Wage: $17-$23 , Benefit package after 3 months. Watch Youtube video for the job: https://youtu.be/X8tnX7PvtRc Email: jobs@kingsvillestamping.ca Fax: 519-326-7982 Or walk in: 1931 Setterington Ave., Kingsville ON

• Compensation is $14.18/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required. • Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse. Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4

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

Kingsville Stamping is looking for

(1) ROBOTICS WELDING TECHNICIAN

Must able to work three rotation shifts from Monday to Saturday

Qualification: • Minimum 2 years robotics/automation – college education diploma. • Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing automotive stamping industry. • Must have troubleshooting experience of Fanuc Robotics and Allen Bradley Logix 5000 PLC in automotive metal stamping. • Mechanically and Electronically Inclined • Wage: $18.50-$25, Benefit package after 3 months. Watch Youtube video for the job: https://youtu.be/X8tnX7PvtRc Email: jobs@kingsvillestamping.ca Fax: 519-326-7982

TEL: 519-733-8202 EMAIL: DISCOVERY1@BELLNET.CA Discovery is HIRING! We are in search of a Financial Assistant/ Bookkeeper for our fast-paced & growing, non-profit organization. Must be Self-motivated.

30-35 HR/WK, MON-FRI, $19-21/ HR BASED ON EXPERIENCE Position is located at our Main Office in Kingsville - 46 Division St. N. Must submit a Resume with References. Start Date: August 2020.

Discovery School-Based Childcare Program of Kingsville, Inc.

We are seeking

GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington

Employment Opportunity – Desktop Support Specialist (14 Month Contract) Reporting to the Manager of Information Technology, the Desktop Support Specialist is responsible for providing first level technical support for telephones, hardware and software issues facing the Municipality’s desktop computer users including the maintenance of related hardware, peripherals and software applications. In addition, this position will provide backup to the GIS Technologist as needed. For complete position details, visit our website at www.leamington.ca/careers. Application deadline: 11:59 PM, Friday, July 31, 2020. 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 _____________________________

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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We are seeking

ACCOUNTING CLERK

• Part-time, in-house position (weekdays) • 2+ years accounting experience • Highly detail-oriented; ability to multi-task • Experience in horticulture industry an asset

Please apply to ama@amahort.com with a resume, cover letter and available start date. See job posting at amahort.com.

OUTDOOR CONSTRUCTION

UNION, BENEFITS, PENSION WINDSOR AREA Same location daily • Leads to direct hire • $18 - $19/hour

PRINTING PRESS JOBS!!

LEAMINGTON AREA - LOTS OF OVERTIME HELPER $16/HR • FEEDER $19-$20/HR OPERATOR $24 - $32/HR Leads to Direct Hire Job

MILLWRIGHT, MECHANICALLY INCLINED

IRRIGATION INDUSTRY • COUNTY LOCATION SOME TRAVEL REQ’D •HIGHLY COMPETITIVE WAGES!! DIRECT HIRE

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

KINGSVILLE, ON PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE 2 YRS HIGHLY COMPETITIVE WAGES!! $17.00 DIRECT HIRE

GENERAL LABOUR

SEASONAL – 7 DAYS PER WEEK AUGUST – OCTOBER $16.00 – O/T RATE $24.00 POTENTIAL TO EARN OVER $1600 WEEKLY Apply with resume to: pbe@personnelbyelsie.com Or call us at 519-944-0669 PERSONNEL by Elsie www.personnelbyelsie.com 5923 Tecumseh Rd E Windsor, ON

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

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Chatham-Kent hires assistant fire chief Garwood, Janet (Cleghorn)

Kennedy, Julie (nee Cerovski)

69 years, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus. Beloved wife of George. Dear mother of Gord Garwood, Steve Garwood, Phil Garwood (Sarah Anderson). Loving Nana of Madeleine and James. Sister of late Don Cleghorn (late Alyce), Malcolm Cleghorn (Elsie), the late Jean Reive (late Tom), Mary Ellen Pilmer (late David). Janet will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Janet’s life at the Funeral Home on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 11:30 a.m please arrive at 11am. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation at Reid Funeral Home is limited to a specific number of visitors at a time. ONLY THOSE WITH AN APPOINTMENT WILL BE ALLOWED IN. PLEASE BOOK AN APPOINTMENT AT www. reidfuneralhome.ca TO SECURE A DESGINATED 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 at visitation and Service. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc. or your charity of choosing. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

77 years, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Proof the Erie Shores Hospice. of obituary to run Wife of 13 years to the late Murray Kennedy (2010). Friend of the late Lawrence “Smitty” Smyth (2019). July 22, 2020 Loving mother and Southpoint grandmother Sun of Mikell Kennedy and her $100, plus $13 hst = $113 daughter Yasmine, Predeceased by her daughter Paula Girardin (2011) . In keeping with Julie’s wishes, cremation Any changes please email has taken place. A matinee gathering will be held at the I.T. at a sun@southpointsun.ca future date. Thanks. Memorial donations to honour Julie’s life can be made to the I.T. Children’s Christmas Fund and would be appreciated by the family. Friends may send condolences or make a memorial donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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Windsor-built 1939 DeSoto Coupe Tom Kayser of Truro, Nova Scotia, is the proud owner of an original 1939 DeSoto coupe with 71,000 carefully driven miles purchased last year from its previous owner in Tottenham, Ontario. Upon arrival, Tom performed some mechanical and cosmetic work, including new red pin-striping on the wheels that harmonize nicely with those beautiful wide whitewalls. Tom points out that 1939 was the first year DeSoto had headlights in the front fenders and the last year when the headlights had rectangular glass. It was also the first year that DeSoto came with the gear shift on the steering column. Other noteworthy features included independent front suspension and

4-wheel hydraulic brakes introduced by Walter P. Chrysler in 1924 on the first car bearing his name. Tom Kayser tells us what happened next. “In 1928, Mr. Chrysler introduced his entry into the low-price field, the Plymouth. In July of that year, he pulled off the business coup of the century: buying Dodge Brothers from a New York bank. Then on August 4th, Walter Chrysler introduced the new DeSoto.

“While many parts were interchangeable between the 109-inch wheelbase Plymouth and the 119inch wheelbase DeSoto, the feature that made DeSoto special was its six cylinder engine versus Plymouth’s four banger.” Under its hood, the new Desoto six cylinder flathead engine had 93 horsepower. A 2-passenger business coupe was available and also a coupe for 2-4 passengers with opera seats in the back. As Tom points out, “car buyers were

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Wheatley Peewees take 1977 OBA ‘B’ title

WHEATLEY — On Sunday, September 18, 1977, the Wheatley Peewees claimed the Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) Peewee ‘B’ crown with two wins and a loss against Sault Ste. Marie. In the first game of the best-of-three series on Saturday, Wheatley downed the Sault team by a 6-3 score. However, the visitors rebounded in the first game Sunday, winning 16-6, before Wheatley’s bats unleashed a barrage of hits enroute to a 20-0 drubbing and the championship. Wheatley won the ‘D’ title last season and were moved up in class to the ‘B’ category based on this season’s record. The locals had defeated Moore Township and Fort Erie before getting to the final. The Sault beat Sudbury and London to get their berth. Despite a storm early Sunday morning, the scheduled 10 am game went off at 1 pm, after a delay to fix up the field in Wheatley. In game one on Saturday, the locals were led by the strong pitching of hurler Tim McIntosh, who went five of the seven innings, allowing only one run and one hit. He was replaced by George Imeson in the sixth. The Sault coach remarked that his team had never seen pitching like young McIntosh displayed. The speed and accuracy were the best he’d seen at Peewee level. Mike Simpson had a pair of hits to lead the Wheatley bats, with singles going to McIntosh and Rob Beattie. The Sault came out swinging in game two, jumping to a 4-0 first inning lead and then upped it to 9-0 in the second. Wheatley did rally for four runs in the fifth to narrow the score to 10-6, but the Soo stepped on the gas and pulled away, ending the game 16-6. Wheatley’s offense was led by Beattie with a pair of hits, while single safeties went to Imeson, Clair Anderson, Simpson, McIntosh and Shelly Beleutz. In the final game, both teams played cautiously for three innings, with Wheatley scoring once in the bottom of the third. Then, they broke loose for 11 runs in the fourth to take a 12-0 lead and seal the fate of the Sault. Mike Simpson hit two triples to lead the Wheatley offense. Clair Anderson had four hits in five official atbats. McIntosh chipped in with three of his own and Paul Stevenson, Brett Chadwick and Jim Heyens each had a pair of hits. Singles went to Beattie, Ron Prudence and Len McLounie. McIntosh went the distance on the mound for Wheatley, scattering just three hits for the shutout. The Wheatley team also had two female members, who both saw action during the series. Amy Bell and Shelley Beleutz saw limited playing time but contributed to the success of the team. Beleutz had played on last year’s team, while Bell joined the team this year.

Members of the 1977 Nelson Wood Products Wheatley Peewees were, back row: Coach Brad Bailey, Shelley Beleutz, Mike Simpson, Coach Mark Omstead, Jim Heyens, Clair Anderson, Coach Wayne Beattie, Rob Beattie, Tim McIntosh, Coach Brian Bailey. Front row are Ron Prudence, Hal Dundas, Paul Stevenson, Brett Chadwick, Amy Bell, Len McLounie, George Imeson.

Sports flashbacks go back to 1971

This week’s sports flashback is brought to you from July 15, 1971. JAKOB HOMER BEATS WHEATLEY Nick Jakob’s two-run homerun in the bottom of the sixth inning propelled the Leamington P-459 Tykes to a 9-8 victory over Wheatley at the Queen Elizabeth School diamond. Leamington was trailing 8-7 before Andy Bielz walked and then rode home on Jakob’s homerun off losing pitcher Jeff Lamb. Wheatley had jumped out to a 4-0 first inning lead but Leamington soon scored six times to take the lead away. With score tied 7-7, Wheatley picked up a single run in the top of the sixth before Jakob’s heroics. Kevin Tofflemire and Paul Upcott shared the mound duties for Leamington, with Upcott getting the win. Lamb tossed a six-hitter for Wheatley. Mike Jacobs led Leamington at the plate with a triple and single, while Upcott hit a triple as well.

SARNIA BEATS AUTO STOPPERS The Leamington Auto Stoppers were drubbed 11-2 by the Sarnia Spurs Saturday night in Central Ontario Roller Hockey action. The loss leaves Leamington with a record of 11-11-1. The Auto Stoppers fell behind 4-2 after the first period before Sarnia stepped on the gas and cruised from there. Bob Whittle and Doug Mills had Leamington’s goals. Jerry Harris was held scoreless, but sits sixth in league scoring. A&W UPSETS CO-OP Fifth-place A&W Drive-in upset first place Sun Parlour Co-Op in Leamington District Fastball League play at the fairgrounds. Ed Tiessen checked Co-Op on eight hits for the win. Bill Driedger’s three-run homer in the third inning was all that he needed for offense. Dick Segedin was tagged with just his third loss of the season. Greg Hatt, George Koppert and Driedger each had two hits for A&W. Brian

Harris and Harold Wigle had two hits for Co-Op. MERLIN BEATS LEAMINGTON The Leamington Fastball Club dropped a pair of exhibition games to Merlin as they tune up for the Ontario Amateur Softball Playoffs. The locals lost 8-3 and 5-3 in the doubleheader at the fairgrounds. George Hope checked Leamington on four hits in the first game. Dick Segedin started for Leamington but was chased in favour of Bill Vicary. Hope helped his own cause by blasting a pair of homeruns off Segedin. Ron Drummond also hit a homerun. Butch Harris slammed a two-run homer off Hope in the fourth inning. In game two, Merlin’s Ivan Guy struck out 10 enroute to the 5-3 win. Russ Miller went the distance for Leamington, giving up six hits. Miller was vicitimized by five errors made behind him. Segedin and John Sebele both homered for Leamington.

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The 1985 Shoreline Cruisers hockey team that went to Lake Placid. Back row: trainer Gary Baker, Roger Lamb, Dale Towle, Bill Hewett, Walt Jakob, Tom Howe, Bob Clifford, Dennis Martin and coach Pete Knight. Front row: Mark Matheson, Mark Johnston, Dan Siddall, Paul Anthony, Tim Oliphant, Bill Howe and Jamie Stickney. Photo courtesy of Scott Holland Collection

Cruisers won in Lake Placid By C. Scott Holland LAKE PLACID, NY — In the spring of 1985, a Leamington area senior hockey team travelled to Lake Placid to play in the Can-Am tournament. That by itself, was a thrill, but not only did they compete in the Open A division, the Leamington Shoreline Cruisers displayed their high level of talent and brought home the gold medal. The team was comprised most-

ly of former Leamington Flyers players with a mix of wiley veterans with some good hockey background. Even today, the majority of them have earned the right to be called hockey legends in this region. The squad played three contests to reach the championship game. In the opener, they faced a New York City Army club and defeated them 5-1, which gave them an indication that they were going to be a

tough team to beat. In the second contest, they were pitted against a team from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and skated to a 3-3 draw. Their third game was against the host city Lake Placid, and the Cruisers hung on for a 3-2 victory that propelled them into the finals and a re-match with Dartmouth. It was an exciting, close contest but the Cruisers prevailed 5-4.

Local baseball coach running clinics in place of coaching By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, Miguel Cienfuegos was poised to coach the Leamington Lakers Midget travel team through the 2020 season. He was excited to take on the task, after a successful career with the St. Clair College Saints and Northwest Florida State College. The 23-year-old recently decided to help local baseball players and share his knowledge of the game through running some clinics. “I am at the point in my life where I want to help kids be the best they can be,” he said. Cienfuegos was a left-handed pitcher and outfielder who grew up in Montreal. He first came to this area to attend college at St. Clair. While there, he flourished as a player, but felt he needed to push a little harder and enrolled in the Académie de Baseball (ABC) in Montreal. From there, he was able to get a scholarship to Northwest Florida State College. Upon his return to Canada, he CIENFUEGOS played once again for St. Clair College under the tutelage of the late Bernie LaBute, who helped him immensely. “Bernie always kept in touch and informed me of everything,” said Cienfuegos. LaBute got him nominated for a 2019 WESPY award as player of the year in the baseball category, which he won. It was through LaBute’s teachings, that Cienfuegos got the itch to be a coach. He applied for and got the job as the Leamington Lakers Midget coach for this season and was hoping to pass his passion for the game onto his young players. For now, Cienfuegos will be running baseball clinics at the Kinsmen Ball Diamonds.

He will cover pitching, hitting and fielding, as he teaches fundamentals of the game to players of all ages. He will group the players into squads of four to observe health guidelines during COVID-19. “I’m so excited for this and can’t wait to help others out by doing what I love,” he said. Anyone interested in attending a clinic, can contact Miguel at m.cienfuegos10@hotmail.com

By Paul Bunnett-Jones Another busy day at Erie Shores Golf Club with 102 players teeing it up in the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League. Kevin Babkirk led the way firing the lowest score so far this season with a two under par 34 on the long and more difficult back nine. That superb score also gave Kevin the lowest net round of the week with a seven under par net 29. Kirk Bowman and Brian Turner tied for second in the handicap division with their net six under par rounds of 30, which was two better than the four under par net 32’s scored by Peter Reimer, Greg Zimney and Wray Pollock. Finishing another stroke back with net 33’s was a busload of players including Dan Musuronchan, Carl Grossi, Mike Diab, Ted Dube, Terry McLaughlin, Derek Horop, Gary Bondy and Geoff Dunmore. Getting back to the impressive low gross scores of others in the field, Wray Pollock, Neil Sawatzky and Greg Zimney all managed to shoot even par rounds of 36, while Geoff Dunmore, Kevin Sawatzky, Ward Hutchins, Ryan Harder and Hayden Hodgson were another couple of strokes back with two over par 38’s.

In the skins competition, Kevin Babkirk completed the rare triple play by making a birdie 3 on the 11th hole and an additional eagle 2 on the 14th hole. Other skins winners included Neil Sawatzky, Phil Cornies, Derek Horop, Dan Musuronchan and Brian Turner. In the total tally so far this season, Neil Sawatzky stands alone in first with $75 in skins with Hayden Hodgson in second spot with $52. Wayne Gillet, Kevin Babkirk and Lucas Raffoul are tied for third with $45, while Ward Hutchins and Greg Dunmore are next with $30 a piece. In team play, the First Wedge Crew had a 20 point night to jump ahead of The Bogey Men’s 93 by a single point with their new total of 94. Alone in third place with 90 points is Mulligan Island. Rounding out the top six, the Cinderella Story stands in fourth spot with 86 which is one better than the teams of Complete & Putter Madness and Par Then Bar who are tied at 85 points. To follow the complete list of the League’s weekly results and find out more about upcoming Matches, simply go to: www.erieshoresgolf.com and click on the ‘Official Thursday Night Men’s League Website’.

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Jamieson Junior Golf Tour makes first 2020 stop ESSEX COUNTY — The Jamieson Junior Golf Tour made its first stop of the season at Seven Lakes golf course on Tuesday, July 14. The first event of the season doubled as a qualifier, as the earlier events on the tour schedule were cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. In all, 92 players teed it up on the challenging layout, but the weather cooperated, with low winds and a bit of relief from the recent scorching heat. In the Junior Girls’ Division, Vanessa Ardovini and Jillian Friyia earned co-champion honours, after both fired a three-over-par 74. Ardovini carded three birdies on the day, including the difficult par-3 11th hole, for nines of 37-37. Friyia carded 3 birdies on the day as well, for nines of 38-36. In the Collegiate Women’s division, Jasmine Ly opened up the 2020 season with a win, after firing a two-under par 69. Her round was virtually flawless, recording only one bogey, to pair with three birdies on the day. In second place was Brooke MacKinnon, with consistent nines of 36-36, for a total of 72. In the Junior Boy’s Division, Alek Mauro overcame a trying start to his round, in order to steady the ship and secure his first victory of the 2020 season. After a challenging first two holes, Mauro went bogey-free on his next sixteen holes, including five birdies, to win the division by three shots over Aidan Webster and Jax Sisson. Leamington’s Ethan Tatomir, who golfs out of Erie Shores Golf and Country Club, made the cut as the only 13-year-old in the Junior Boys division. In the Collegiate Men’s Division, Garret Day emerged victorious, with a one-stroke victory over Josh DiCarlo. Day fired a 38 on his first nine, and then

caught fire on the back nine, recording a string of four birdies on holes 13-16, for a two-under par 69 total. DiCarlo’s round included nines of 37-33. Players in the Junior Boy’s Division firing 92 or under, and players in the Collegiate Men’s Division firing 84 or under qualified to play the remainder of the events on the schedule. There was no cut in the Junior Girls’ and Collegiate Womens’ division. The second leg of the tour, scheduled to go at Rochester Place this past weekend, was rained out. Up next, the tour travels to Essex and then Sutton Creek.

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Southpoint Sun - July 22, 2020

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Chatham-Kent hires assistant fire chief

Jamieson Junior Golf Tour makes first 2020 stop

Local baseball coach running clinics in place of coaching

Cruisers won in Lake Placid

Leamington launches Waterfront Destination Master Plan online

Wheatley Peewees take 1977 OBA ‘B’ title

New Stop Signs

OPP canine member hurt during drug bust

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Leamington to issue Request for Proposal

OPP investigates Leamington shooting

Hospital scales back visitor policy to Phase 1

Premier keeps haircut promise