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By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — When the news broke last week that Lakeside Produce in Leamington had 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among their staff, the announcement originated from a unique source. Lakeside Chief Operating Officer Sudeshna Nambiar made the announcement in conjunction with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. Nambiar stressed that she wanted to come forward with full transparency so the community would know that they have taken strict precautions. “I’m glad to say the chain was broken”, she said. “We have protocols in place to contain the virus and assure the community that those employees were isolated as soon as we knew it.” Thirteen employees tested positive for COVID-19, with 10 of them being local employees and three offshore workers. The first case was discovered on April 1 and the others followed on April 13. All 13 employees worked within close proximity of each other. “I’m happy to say that all of those employees are now virus-free and back to work,” she said. Ten cases had been resolved when the joint announcement was made last week and the other three returned to work SUDESHNA NAMBIAR on Saturday, after their two weeks of isolation. With stringent guidelines to enter the workplace at Lakeside Produce, Nambiar is proud of the commitment they’ve made toward keeping the workplace sanitary. “If you want to enter, you have to fill out a form, ring a bell and be put through certain steps by a person wearing full PPE,” she said. If you exhibit any symptoms at all, you are not allowed entry to Lakeside’s property. Inside, the workers are wearing all of the PPE necessary to prevent the spread of any virus, including COVID-19. An extensive education program and constant reminders to the employees have been put in place to prevent any spread and keep the workers updated on certain protocol. “We have posters, banners, TV screens, daily meetings and more to make sure that our employees know what they need to know,” Nambiar said. Nambiar is thankful to the medical community and has a great relationship with the local board of health. “Dr. Ahmed has been very good about keeping us updated and in the know,” she said. LAKESIDE - Page 2
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MIRACLE DAY IN CHATHAM-KENT
WHEATLEY — The May 16th Miracle across Chatham-Kent was a tremendous success thanks to hundreds of volunteers across the region. The municipality-wide food drive benefited local food banks. Wheatley’s 52 volunteers included these five, who were out collecting on Saturday afternoon. From left are Bill ‘Wiz’ Derbyshire, Barry and Jennifer White and Donna and Scott Makey. See our story on page 4. Sun photo
Province announces Phase One as golf courses, marinas re-open TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced last week that Phase 1 of the province’s plan to re-open was to begin Tuesday, May 19. “Today’s news is good news”, said Ford in his daily news conference on Thursday, May 14. “Our efforts are paying off.” Ford cautioned that as the economy gets up and running, Ontarians still need to be careful. “As we get more and more people back to work, the risk of flare-ups is real so we need to be vigilant,” he said. As a teaser to the opening, Ford announced that golf courses could open for the long weekend, with the clubhouses only open for washroom use and any restaurants attached open for takeout only.
In addition, marinas and public boat launches were allowed to re-open for recreational use. Private parks and campgrounds were also on the list. The first stage of the plan will focus on workplaces that are well positioned to follow public health protocols. Ford said that businesses should only open if they are ready to do so and not take anything for granted. Retail stores that have a separate street-front entrance, located outside of shopping malls, are now allowed to open with strict physical distancing measures. The announcment left retailers scrambling to get all their measures in place for a Tuesday opening. A full list is available at www.news. ontario.ca
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ESSEX COUNTY — Damaging winds across Essex County on Monday are being blamed for massive flooding in several areas, including Kingsville’s Cedar Island area and Leamington’s eastern shoreline in the Cotterie Park and Pulley subdivisions.
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The Ministry of Labour also came in last week and gave them a five-star report. Nambiar is proud of her team and how they’ve responded and wants the community to know that they are going above and beyond when it comes to safety of their employees and the public in general. “I live in this community with my family,” she said. “We are all battling
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This drone photo was taken on Wednesday, May 13 and shows the breach along the eastern shoreline of Hillman Marsh. East Beach Road properties can be seen in the photo and are dangerously close to becoming part of Lake Erie. The breach, which was once just a few feet wide, is now over 1000 feet wide, threatening homes and farms in the area. Monday and Tuesday’s winds would have furthered the damage. Wayne King photo
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Leamington re-opens marina, boat ramp LEAMINGTON — The Leamington Municipal Marina and boat ramp are now open, keeping with the province’s announcement last week that Phase 1 of opening the economy could get underway. Municipal staff began
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LEAMINGTON — Jes- with the passing of Dr. sica Hanna is happy to be Chaloub. “Since Dr. Chaloub’s working back in this area. Leamington The Leamington-born passing, pharmacist and her hus- hasn’t had a walk-in clinband Lamar, have recent- ic with a doctor on site,” ly opened the Leaming- she says. The clinic will have loton Princess Pharmacy in the Central 33 building on cal physicians and nursPrincess Street in Leam- ing staff on site during ington. Both obtained the clinic’s open hours. their Doctor of Pharmacy They also have a physidegrees at Wayne State cian, Dr. Bayley, setting up his pracUniversity. With that “It will help pa- tice there. The pharmacy is venture, the tients have staffed with Hannas are confidence that local people also offering the Central they can safely who will be familiar faces Erie Shores visit us.” to previous Walk-in Clin— Jessica Hanna customers, inic, complete cluding Pharwith on-site macist Natlie Morse, who physicians. “We feel there’s a gap specializes in functional in Leamington and we’re medicine. The Hannas are not happy to provide this service,” said Jessica. “This new to the pharmacy will help take some of the business. They are part of load off the local emer- the Main Street Pharmacy in Kingsville as well as gency room.” For Jessica, it’s a return three other pharmacies in Sarnia, for which they’ve to her roots. “My first job ever was won multiple awards for in this space here at the innovation. They’ve set up the new pharmacy,” she said. As of May 4, they were pharmacy with less reopen with limited hours. tail space and more of a The pharmacy is now medically-based layout, open Monday, Wednes- with two doctor suites day and Friday from and the walk-in clinic be12pm to 6pm and Sat- ing the prime focus, and urday from 9am to 3pm. the pharmacy supplying They hope to be open much-needed prescriptions. seven days a week soon. They have strict COThe walk-in clinic hours are Monday and VID-19 protocols in place Wednesday 1pm to 7pm for the safety of themand Saturday 1pm to selves and their custom3pm. They are hoping ers. “It will help patients to add more days next have confidence that they month. The pharmacy is set can safely visit us and use up on the ground floor our services,” she said They provide regular where the previous pharmacy and walk-in clinic updates on their Facewas and fills a gap left book page, as the world
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Recreation complex is getting a new name By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Going forward, the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex will be known as the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre. The naming rights were awarded to Nature Fresh Farms at the May 12 Leamington Council meeting. Nature Fresh will pay about $1 million to the municipality over the 15-year agreement for the naming rights. The 179,000 square foot facility originally opened in 1985 and the Leamington Kinsmen Club spearheaded the fundraising and building of the project. The land was donated by the HJ Heinz Company and the complex was initially known as the Frank T. Sherk Complex to honour the first Canadian President of Heinz, who was from Leamington. The Leamington Kinsmen Club began in 1944 and the Kinsmen and Kinettes have been instrumental in many of Leamington’s largest events and fundraisers. They still have a large hand in Hogs for Hospice, although the membership numbers have dipped recently.
Kevin Reid, speaking on behalf of the current Kinsmen members, said the decision does not come as a surprise to them. “We had meetings back in January and the municipality told us of their plans to shop around the naming rights”, he said. “We decided at that point, that we were best suited to focus on the canteen and other venues.” The Kinsmen Club currently runs the canteen and Locker Room Lounge in the complex, as well as the refreshment venue at Seacliff Park. Those will all stay in the hands of the Kinsmen Club. “We negotiated to keep those longterm,” said Reid. Reid said the club’s motto is ‘serving the community’s greatest needs’ and he thinks by allowing the town to sell those rights, they’ve accomplished that. “We decided to assist the town in allowing that to happen,” he said. Nature Fresh Farms is a greenhouse grower with over 200 acres of greenhouse facilities. Growing in the Leamington community for the past 20 years,
Nature Fresh Farms has become one of the largest independent, vertically integrated greenhouse vegetable farms in North America. “As a family-run business, we understand the value of family and the importance of community facilities that help bring them together,” said founder and President, Peter Quiring. Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald says the municipality is looking toward the future, and recognizes that the Kinsmen played a huge part in the construc-
tion of the complex. “We will never forget what the Kinsmen have done over the years,” she said. Mayor MacDonald had nothing but praise for Nature Fresh for stepping up to the plate. “I’m thankful that we have partners in this community who are willing to put their money up front for the betterment of the community,” she said. “Nature Fresh has always been so good to our community.”
May 16th Miracle a roaring success
WHEATLEY — The local response to the May 16th Miracle food drive was nothing short of fantastic as the good people of Wheatley donated a huge amount of food toward the event. No less than 50 volunteers signed up in Wheatley to collect food from the doorsteps of their fellow residents and spent Saturday afternoon walking and driving to make it happen. Susan Fulmer led the team in Wheatley with help from a dedicated crew. The food and goods collected were brought back to home base at the Wheatley Baptist Church, where more volunteers took the time to sort, count and sanitize everything. The Wheatley Food Bank was the big winner locally with the overall project touching several food banks across Chatham-Kent. Each community within the municipality was allowed to keep the donations for their food bank.
Fulmer said 20 pallets full of food were picked up in Wheatley, as well as just over $1100 in monetary donations. Anyone who missed the event and still wants to donate can call 519-8257433 ext. 4 to arrange drop off.
Volunteers sort through donations at the Wheatley Baptist Church on Monday, May 18. Photo submitted
PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT ON LEVEL OF POLICE SERVICE IN LEAMINGTON
Due to widespread public concern regarding policing service in Leamington, Council has initiated a review to examine the current level of service being provided and to identify the policing priorities that are most important to our citizens. Ultimately, we aim to determine which policing option will provide the highest level of public safety in our community.
The consultative process will be led by Michael Mitchell of MPM Consulting. Mr. Mitchell will be meeting virtually with various organizations throughout Leamington to obtain their viewpoints and suggestions. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, the Municipality has suspended all public meetings at this time. Therefore, members of the public are encouraged to provide their input through an online survey about how policing in Leamington can be improved to better respond to public safety challenges. Participation is limited to members of the public who either live or work in Leamington. Your feedback is important to us. Please complete our online survey at www.leamington.ca/policesurvey or mail your written submission to the Municipality of Leamington, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9 to the attention of the Secretary of the Police Service Board prior to June 5, 2020. Council encourages all interested residents to provide their input so that the Municipality’s review of policing service is both highly focused and thorough.
The front entrance of the newly named Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre as it stands today. The local company purchased the naming rights for the next 15 years. Sun photo
The base of the future Frank T. Sherk Recreation Complex begins to take shape in this 1983 photo when early ground work was accomplished. Scott Holland photo
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WHEATLEY — The Wheatley Two Creeks Association has been forced to cancel their June concerts due to the COVID-19 situation. The popular outdoor concerts were held every Sunday evening at the Two Creeks Conservation Area for the last 27 years. The first phase in the province’s plan to reopen the economy does not include concerts or sporting events. The July concerts are on hold until the province gets to phase three. “We will make decisions as we get information from the province,” said association president, Gerry Soulliere. The association is hoping to be able to hold some concerts once things open up, but they invite you to explore the trails at Two Creeks in the meantime.
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Let the games begin?
As the world begins to re-open, I have to wonder what will become of sports in general. The NHL is talking about returning in late summer and having at least the playoffs. The same goes for the NBA. Major League Baseball is talking about playing a half-season’s worth of games and all in front of no fans, in Arizona. Meanwhile, the NFL Mark Ribble plans on going ahead with their regular setup for the fall, but time will tell if that happens. I think the players all have a major say in whether the big team sports will resume or not. After all, without the players, we’d have no games at all. As for myself, as much as I’d love to see hockey back on my television set, I also understand how the logistics just may not be there. With my own baseball career, the softball fields in Wheatley are on hold for now. I’d love to get out and throw the ball around, but they say patience is a virtue and that’s something we all have to possess right now.
It makes me wonder what the rules will be. Will there be someone going around to all the ball diamonds to make sure nobody shakes hands or shares a water bottle? I guess we will all be our own police, kind of like it’s been so far. I have no desire to shake anyone’s hand right now, whether it be for business, baseball or family events. Time will tell if that feeling goes away as we find our new normal. Hockey season, for those who still play, is around the corner, so it will be interesting to see how that shakes down. Jamming 18 players into a tiny dressing room may be a thing of the past. The golf courses are now open, so let’s hope things blossom from there. Meanwhile, I’ll keep watching for my Maple Leafs, who endured a rollercoaster season despite high expectations. Maybe the break will do them good.
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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. This how thecould Olindabe General Store looks today. After being designated Heritage by waters the Ontario Foundation, Theisboats taken through the placid canal or outa into theBuilding rougher of Heritage Lake Erie. This Heritage Village volunteers dismantled store brick by brickoutside around 1982 reconstructed over aStore, two-year period in Heritage photograph of an unidentifi edthe family, standing theand Cedar Beach itDrug was taken in Village. The1940s original or door, counter, and shelves were restored, and it is furnished with turn-of-the-century artifacts. Heritage Village, the late early 1950s. located on the Arner Townline Road, is now known as the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village, and offers many other historic buildings for visitors to view, along with an interesting assortment of classic motor vehicles. (Third in a series of three)
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Writer takes exception to writer Dear Editor: After reading the recent letter about the Tim Hortons drive thru and someone wanting more common courtesy, I decided to write to provide a driving lesson for many. Proper procedure applies to vehicles driving westbound on Talbot St. to turn right in behind the other businesses. The part he may not realize is the intersection where the traffic light is has multiple lanes of traffic coming from other directions. Traffic turns into Tim Hortons from that light to the drive thru as well. They are NOT technically cutting in or taking a short-cut. The entrance he
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Tiessen, Timothy David Feb. 27, 1981–Apr. 12, 2020
Lamb, Robert “Bob” Charles
Bob was a long-time resident of Wheatley, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the age of 73. Born in Wheatley, Ontario, he was the son of Gerald & Edna (nee Harris) Lamb. He worked on the fishing boats and helped his wife raise 4 children. Beloved partner, friend and husband of the late Bonnie (nee Johns) Lamb for 53 beautiful years. Proud father of Robert Lamb (Cristan), Lana Lamb (Dave), Michael Lamb and Angie Lamb. Bob has 10 grandchildren, Candace, Marisa, Cassandra, Erica, Carli, Jasey, Daryl, Brandon, Abbey and Victoria; and 4 great grandchildren with one on the way, Jaxson, Keegan, Aubrey, Noah, Avery and one expected in September. Missed by many nieces, nephews and extended family. Brother of Susan Davidson, Louanne Peters (George), Bryan Lamb (Debbie), Chris Lamb and predeceased by Larry Lamb and his still living wife Darlene Lamb. Fondly remembered by brothers-in-law, Ray Johns (Debbie), Randy Johns (Patsy), John Johns (and the late Joanne), the late Greg Johns & sister- in-law Melody Testani (Remo). Bob was a well known Wheatley resident and will be missed by many. If you wish, memorial donations would be appreciated to CROHN’S AND COLITIS CANADA, 600 - 60 St. Clair Ave. E., Toronto, Ontario M4T 1N5. Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home, Wheatley where memories can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com.
Mendonca, Jose 75 years, passed away peacefully at the Leamington Mennonite Home on May 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Maria Dos Anjos Mendonca for 52 years. Loving father of the late Paul George Mendonca, Frank Mendonca (Janice) and Jeannie Van Kempen (Tony). Cherished Vavo of Kayla (Riley), Josh, Emma and great Vavo of Kashlyn, Aiden, Lennon. Dear brother of Manuel, Louisa, Christiano, Hortencia, Clotide, and Isaltina. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A special thank you to all of the staff of the Leamington Mennonite Home for your love, care and compassion. Joe immigrated to Canada in the late 1960s. While working on the local farms, he went to school and learned to speak English as a second language. In 1988, Joe successfully opened and operated Mendonca Home Appliance until his retirement. Joe was a big supporter of the Leamington community. He served his Church and his community for many years. A private family service was held with entombment at Erie Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael’s Parish or the Leamington Mennonite Home by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631). Share words of comfort or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Churchill, Michael Roy
Age 70 years Passed away in Rockwood, MI on May 8, 2020. Survived by siblings Eeda Bradt, Jr. (Pat) Churchill, and Vivian (Glen) Collard in Ontario, and his wife Sharen and daughter Chrissy, siblings Charles Churchill, Cathy Stone, and Judy Pfaff in Michigan.
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Minaudo, May 20,Giuseppe 2020 Southpoint 66 years, passed away on Sun Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Eriehst = $113 $100, plus at$13
Shores Healthcare. Beloved husband of Josephine (Peralta). Dear father of Maria Garganta (Mike), Agatha Cappussi (Emidio), Any Gaspare Minaudo changes please email (Amanda), Girolamo “Gerry” sun@southpointsun.ca Minaudo. Loving Nonno of Devin, Kiana, Carly, Thanks. Andrew. Dear brother of the late Andrea Minaudo (late Pia), late Antonino Minaudo (late Caterina), late Maria Graziano (late Gaetano), Pietro Minaudo (Stella) and brother-in-law of Antonina Melone (Nicodemo), Lorraine Thomson (Rod), Diana Zamora (Lawrence). Giuseppe will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Private Family Services were held. A Memorial to celebrate Giuseppe’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Tann, Veronica Betty (Kroeker)
77 years, passed away at peace on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Erie Shores Hospice. Dear Mother of Mark Dick (Linda), Michelle Hill (Tim) and Christine Palichuk (Wayne). Very proud and adored Gramma of Ashley, Jordan, Melise, Kelsey, Proof of Shawn, obituary to run Jeremy, Damon and the late Demitria. Held dear her time 20, 2020 spent as StepmotherMay of Doug, Dave, Paul & Carolyn Tann. Southpoint Sun Dear sister of Rita Harder (late Art), late Dave Kroeker $100, plus $13 hst = $113 (Anne), late George Kroeker (Elsie), late Ed Kroeker (late Barb) and Hank Kroeker (Margaret). Veronica poured her heart and soul into her grandchildren’s lives, leaving behind memories of a special closeness and so many fun times together. She will also be remembered fondly by many Any changes please nephews and nieces. She always tookemail time to catch up on sun@southpointsun.ca their family lives and they all held a warm place in her heart. As a very creative woman, Veronica made many beautiful Thanks. scrapbooks for her grandchildren and crocheted washcloths for whoever she could give them to! This last year challenged Veronica with various health issues yet she had one of her best years in a long time. Spending time with special long time friends and reconnecting with a few from long ago, this along with anything that involved her grandchildren helped ease the struggles. Veronica’s battle ended after spending this last month in Hospice. Much appreciation goes out to the staff at Windsor Regional Cancer Unit (many who received her crocheted washcloths!) and the loving hearts and hands at Hospice in Leamington. A Celebration of Veronica’s Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Windsor/Essex Family Network (Support inclusion for individuals who have different abilities and challenges) or Erie Shores Hospice by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Friends and family may share memories or make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
of obituary to run It is with Proof heavy hearts that we announce the sudden death of our dearest Timothy. He died peacefully in his sleep in London on April 12, 2020 (Easter Sunday Morning) at the MayJesus 20, 2020 young age of 39, when reached down and took our Southpoint beloved son and brother into his Sun arms and into everlasting glory. A private graveside service and $100, plus $13 hst =burial $113has taken place at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, conducted by Pastor David Tiessen of Waterloo. Due to COVID restrictions we could allow only ten people to attend. However, a memorial service will take place for all of his family and friends as soon as possible. Any changes please email Cherished and caring son of heartbroken parents, Jean sun@southpointsun.ca Tiessen, (London), and Art Tiessen, (Leamington). Loving younger brother of John Tiessen, (London). .Devoted Thanks. nephew and cousin to many Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. Surely being welcomed at the heavenly gates by Oma and Opa Tiessen, with whom he had an extra-special loving and devoted grandchild bond. ofraised obituary to run He attended Tim was Proof born and in Leamington. Queen Elizabeth Public School and graduated from Leamington District Secondary May 20, 2020School. His summer vacations were spent working at various jobs including Sun several years at theSouthpoint Sunparlour Greenhouse Growers Co-op $100, plusPelee $13National hst = $113 and as an intern at Point Park. Tim completed two years of his Geology degree at the University of Windsor as an honours student. Although his last years were spent in London, he still considered Leamington to be his home. Tim was Any friendly, outgoingplease and likeable changes emailto everyone he would meet. He was someone who went beyond his own sun@southpointsun.ca concerns to help others; Tim personified so many beautiful Thanks.of strength and resilience, qualities. He was the epitome kindness, giving, loving, and he always found pleasure in helping others for those to see happiness. Tim was a kind soul with a huge heart who had a natural ability to make anyone feel loved, supported and empowered. He had a smile that would light your soul along with a great sense of humour along with the most infectious laugh. Tim was an amazing son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, a true angel on earth who was taken far too soon. We - your mother, your father, and your brother will miss you more than any words can accurately convey. You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts until the time arrives for each of us to join you. Timothy -Proof belovedofson and brother eventually we’ll all obituary to- run be embracing each other again in that heavenly place that Jesus has prepared for us. May 20, 2020 Southpoint Sun $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Rekuta, Harry
96 years, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Erie Shores Hospice. Loving please email husband ofAny the changes late Gladys Rekuta (2017).sun@southpointsun.ca Dear father of Judy and Larry Lane, Thanks. Carolyn and Bill Kossmann, Gary and Sabina Rekuta, Gaye Calhoun, Gail Veale. Loving grandfather of Shelley, Cory, Lawrence, Sheri, Sean, Andrew, Alesia, Jesse , 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Dear brother to Sophie Platsko (late Nick), Lena Janik (late Jerry). Predeceased by his brother’s Luke Rekuta (late Margaret), Mervin Rekuta (Brenda); sister Pauline Koszycki (late Michael). Due to social distancing constraints, private family arrangements have taken place with interment at Erie Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A celebration of Harry’s life will take place at later date. Memorial donations to charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519 326-2631). Friends may send condolences or make a memorial donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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County, city getting flood messaging out to public
By Ron Giofu ESSEX — The County of Essex is undertaking an initiative to further provide residents with information in case of a flood. Renée Trombley, the county’s manager of communications and organizational development, told Essex County council in their most recent meeting on Zoom that both the county and City of Windsor are contributing $5,000 each for the initiative. “In an effort to augment the communication efforts of local municipalities, the County of Essex and the City of Windsor have partnered to create a fulsome flooding communications awareness and preparedness campaign,” Trombley said in her report to Essex County council. “The goal of the campaign is to use a multi-faceted approach that includes radio advertisements and social media communications informing residents of the risks of flooding and encouraging them to be prepared in the event of a flooding occurrence.”
Trombley said the campaign was devised in consultation with representatives from all municipalities, the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Essex County’s Emergency Management Coordinator. She said the objectives are to inform the public about the importance of being aware of the risks of overland flooding in our communities; inform the public about how to best be prepared in the event of a flooding emergency (evacuation plan, 72 hr. emergency kit, preparing your home, etc.); to use key messages that are concise, accessible and easily understood; to encourage the public to connect with their local municipality to get more information; and to encourage the public to sign up for their own municipal emergency alert system. “Visual assets have been created for both a social media and website presence for all local municipalities to help reinforce the messages,” stated Trombley. Six different radio ads will be running for a total of four weeks
featuring messages from Warden Gary McNamara and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens. “The county website has a dedicated flooding page which can be found by visiting www.countyofessex.ca/flooding. This landing page features general flooding information and also redirects residents to view their own municipality’s dedicated website for more information,” said Trombley. “Social media posts will feature the shared, common key messages and are accompanied by campaign visuals to encourage interaction, engagement and action.” Trombley added that all municipalities are participating in this social media campaign. “The campaign’s visual assets include specific sizes for Twitter, Facebook, website images and banners and posters. All municipal communications teams have been provided access to the campaign key messages and visuals for their needs,” said Trombley.
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County terminates agreement with Leamington Lodge
LEAMINGTON — The County of Essex has terminated subsidy payments to the Leamington Lodge residential care centre at the corner of Fox and Russell Streets. The county cited concerns for the safety and well being of the residents being subsidized and made attempts to enter the premises that were alledgedly thwarted by management. Last summer the county froze admissions to Leamington Lodge but that freeze was lifted when they learned that the Executive Director of Windsor’s Downtown Mission, Ron Dunn, would be taking over the reins. By last October, Dunn was no longer
involved with the lodge. In February, the County of Essex made the decision to terminate their agreement with Leamington Lodge but due to the COVID-19 situation, they decided to delay that decision. The County claims that the lodge failed to implement proper COVID-19 procedures and they sought to terminate the agreement with letters sent on April 27 and 30. The agreement will expire on May 31. The lodge management denies the allegations and has filed a legal document to fight the decision in court. It is unclear if residents will be relocated by May 31.
Wheatley Fish Fesitval canned
WHEATLEY — The 2020 version of the Wheatley Fish Festival has been cancelled. The Fish Festival committee made the difficult decision on Sunday and has made an announcement on social media. “Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we are not able to run the events we had planned and must cancel all activities,” the committee said. They also thanked the many sponsors
and supporters and announced that any donations and contributions will be used toward the 2021 Fish Festival. This year’s festival committee had planned many events and were bringing back some of the popular harbourbased events from years gone by. As with many festival committees throughout the world, the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic made it next to impossible to plan events where people need to gather.
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Wheatley road closure until July 10 WHEATLEY — On Monday, May 25, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will be commencing work on a bridge rehabilitation on Wheatley Road. Wheatley Road will be closed at Campbell Road from May 25 until July 10. The detour that is currently being used for the Talbot Trail road closure
will also be used for this project. The current detour route is comprised of Wheatley Road, Coatsworth Road and Talbot Trail. For updates on this and all other projects within Chatham-Kent, please visit www.chatham-kent.ca/constructionprojects.
EWSWA re-opens transfer station on County Road 31
ESSEX — The Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority has re-opened their facilities with strict COVID-19 protocols in place. The Kingsville Transfer Station #2 on The Albuna Townline resumed operations yesterday, May 19. They will be open Monday to Friday 8am to 4:45pm and Saturdays from 8am to 1:45pm. The Essex-Windsor Regional Landfill on County Rd. 18, Essex, continues operations as normal. All sites are staffed by essential ser-
vice workforce with strict adherence to COVID protocols. Only residents who require service beyond their normal curbside collection should use these sites as excessive traffic and long wait times are expected. Debit and credit cards are the only accepted method of payment. Any vehicle without debit or credit card will be turned away. The sites may close early due to excessive volumes of traffic.
Alzheimer Walk going virtual on May 31 WINDSOR — While the annual Alzheimer Walk cannot go on as planned this year, The Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County has teamed up with IG Wealth Management to find a unique way to participate in the event. According to Shannon Van Watteghem-Levasseur, who is the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator for the Society, there will be two simultaneous virtual walks taking place on Sunday, May 31. Participants will have a choice on
how they wish to move. They can walk, run, skip, dance, practice putting, do yoga or anything else that will get them moving. Right now, more than half a million Canadians are living with dementia. By 2031, this number will increase to almost a million. Locally it is projected there are 7,850 persons over the age of 40 in Windsor and Essex. For more information and to register for the virtual walks, go to their website at www.alzgiving.ca
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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Local songwriter Francine Honey releases new single LEAMINGTON — Leamington’s Francine Honey has released a double single - both solo and a duet - for her newest song, ‘I Carry On’, which is now available on Spotify and across other platforms such as Youtube. Co-written and recorded with Honey’s songwriting friend and neighbour, Robert Gray, ‘I Carry On’ is the second single released in anticipation of Honey’s upcoming fifth project, ‘2020 Vision’, a chronicle of her life story so far in song. The double album is due out later this year, on the heels of her successful holiday album ‘Take Me To The North Pole’. “I’ve had my share of
challenges in life, struggling to make ends meet as the sole provider for my two children, and somehow I always knew I’d get through them,” Honey adds. “Robert and I were outside chatting one day as neighbours do and he told me he was going through a major health challenge with cancer.” The two bonded over their mutual feelings about overcoming challenges with the help of a positive attitude, gratitude, love and song writing. “You just do what you have to do to get through it,” she says. It took them a few months to find the time to sit down to write this
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Misty is a true reflection of the song lyrics. She’s not at all as helpless as a kitten up a tree but walk her way and a thousand violins begin to play, or it might be the sound of your hello, that music she hears, she gets Misty the moment you’re near. Although not a lap cat she loves being near you and having your attention. Be prepared for lots of leg weaves and head butts with Misty in the house! You’ll also have constant reminders of the song lyrics because you’ll be “too misty, and too much in love.” Misty is an 8 year old love bug who would prefer to have all of your attention and be the only pet in the home!
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song they talked about, and when they did finally meet, it came together pretty quickly. Last year, Honey was heading to Nashville to record ‘Take Me To The North Pole’ and loved the song so much, she invited Gray to Nashville to be there to see the song being recorded. After it was recorded, she asked if Gray wanted to take a stab at singing the song himself in the studio. “Luckily, he agreed,” she recalls. “And it became clear a duet brings new meaning to the song.” For this reason, there are two versions of ‘I Carry On’. The solo is a more country version with Honey’s vocals, and the duet featuring Gray adds another dimension to the
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egories, receiving semifinalist nominations in both the Americana and Blues categories. In addition, ‘Stay’ was a semi-finalist in the 2018 Canadian Songwriting Competition (Folk/Singer/Songwriter). Many of her other songs have won awards and garnered accolades along the way. She continues to cowrite with other artists, aiming to have her music recorded by fellow performers and licensed for TV. “If I could get a song on Grey’s Anatomy or another TV or Netflix series, that would be cool,” she laughs. “But really, I just want to keep going, writing better songs. I’m finally a songwriter and I know I’ll do this the rest of my life.”
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The tragic career of Floyd Denver Hillman
by C. Scott Holland LEAMINGTON — The name of Floyd Hillman stands as a local legend, yet few realize how short his baseball career actually was. For three-plus seasons, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hillman of Mersea Township, was a baseball player who gave respect and was highly respected. Throughout southwestern Ontario, he was a feared pitcher and powerful hitter. He led the Leamington Intermediate team, then known as the Diamonds (precursor to the Barons), to the first OBA trophy ever given to an all-Ontario champion in that division (1926). That Leamington ball team played in the Essex County League. In 1926, the manager was Bert Watson and his team featured some popular names like Hewer, Huffman, Cochrane, Hammond, Bailey, Ives and Malott as well as a young pitcher named Floyd Hillman. By August of that season when playoffs were slated to begin, the OBA decided to use a one game elimination format instead of a best of three series. The Diamonds rolled over Windsor 16-3, slugging 24 hits, then beat Ingersoll 6-3 in a contest held in Chatham. Next, they topped Bridgeburg 7-4. Hillman had been having a remarkable season. As playoffs began, he struck out 10 in a single contest vs Ridgetown
where he allowed four hits but lost 3-2. During the fourth inning of that game the Leamington crew pulled off a rare triple play. But that was only the opener of the best of three set. It was no contest in the second game as Leamington drubbed their opposition 17-6. Down 9-0 in the third, Ridgetown lodged a protest stating that Leamington illegally inserted Loris Haven as pitcher for Hillman. The protest was thrown out. Eventually the Diamonds took on Ingersoll and won 2-0 and 8-0, then went on to face Caledonia in the finals. Hillman won the opener 7-0 and in game two, fanned 17 batters for a 5-2 victory. For the OBA championship, they faced the Eastern Ontario champions from Deloro and with a win at Deloro, they came home to play game two. Over 2,500 fans attended the game at the fairgrounds and Leamington did not disappoint. They won 10-8 and claimed the very first OBA Intermediate championship. After a disappointing 1927 season, the Leamington Diamonds were primed to recapture the championship in 1928. Hillman in particular was having a stellar year at the plate and on the rubber. On Sept. 13, 1928, just as the Diamonds were embarking on the begin-
1926 Leamington Diamonds - Front row: Milt Hooker, Harry Branton, Red Collins, Newt McKenzie, Hep Hewer, Floyd Hillman, Clarence Huffman, Sandy Cochrane. Back row: Cliff Edwards, Bert Watson, Cam Smithson, Rusty Russelo, Bunty Ives, Lloyd Baltzer, Bob Graha, Archie Malott. Scott Holland collection photos
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Pontiac Buick dealer 70 years ago Peter Frederick of Leamington, Ontario, gave me this photo which he snapped 70 years ago this month in front of Ray A. Young’s Pontiac-Buick dealership at 11 Mill Street East in Leamington. He dated the photo May 24, 1950 (a Tuesday, one day after Victoria Day). Both cars in the picture are Pontiacs with the distinctive chrome strips on the trunk. Both license plates are 1950 (black with white numbers and a white letter). And both
THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk were probably purchased the same day because the numbers are so close to each other. Note the Cities Service gas pumps in front of the building for putting gas in a car after selling it. Ray Young was born in nearby Wheatley in 1899
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KINGSVILLE — The 2020 version of the Kingsville Terry Fox Run will be held September 20 and will be a virtual run this year. This year is the 40th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run and registration for the virtual run opens today (May 20). You can start collecting pledges as you normally would and do the run, walk or ride around your block, through your neighbourhood or in your own back yard. You can sign up individually or as a group on the Kingsville portion of terryfox.org or go to the Kingsville Terry Fox Run Facebook page for more information.
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