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tic imaging technicians, physicians, allied health, maintenance technicians to name a few,” she added. With 142 Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses and Nurse Practitioners at Erie Shores HealthCare, Kennedy is faced with the task of leading this team, but is quick to share the recognition. “Collectively, we are strong and resilient,” she said. Kennedy has been a Registered Nurse for 23 years, with vast experience throughout Canada and the United States. She joined Erie Shores in her current capacity in 2018. The COVID-19 crisis has presented many challenges and she expects NURSING - Page 2
By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — If you attended Leamington District Secondary School or UMEI from 1980 through 2010, you likely know Victor Winter. Mr. Winter, a beloved teacher, principal and pastor in this community, was recently released from Windsor Regional Hospital after a near-fatal battle with COVID-19. Victor was also the pastor at Leamington United Mennonite Church for eight years until 2018. His popularity in all three of those communities brought an outpouring of concern for the likeable leader. The 66-year-old is an otherwise healthy specimen, by his own admission. Problems began on Friday, March 13 when he awoke feeling under the weather. “It was very flu-like,” he said. His wife Marilyn started with the same symptoms, so they both assumed they had the flu. “No cough or fever,” said Marilyn. After a couple days, Marilyn’s symptoms went away, while Victor’s got worse. “The worst thing for me was violent shaking and chills,” he said. On Sunday the 15th, they went to London to visit friends and had to turn around and head home because Victor could not stop shaking. After spending a few days at home with no improvement, Friday March 20 brought other issues for Victor, who started to lose his balance. When he couldn’t get around without falling, Marilyn called an ambulance. WINTER - Page 2
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the challenges will continue. “The pandemic has changed the way we deliver care within our hospital and will be a practice that we will need to become accustomed to in the months ahead,” she said. With the hospital committed to safety of staff, patients and visitors, they are planning for a future systematic and safe return to elective surgeries and diagnostic procedures. Screen assessments prior to entering, face masks, modified visitor guidelines and social distancing will be common going forward. In Kennedy’s 23 years in nursing, she has seen many changes. “Modern day nurses work in a technical and progressive environment,” she said. “Nurses
are decision-makers, advocates and caregivers of complex and acutely ill patients.” She credits the local community’s support with helping the entire staff during the pandemic. “It is beyond touching and can bring tears to one’s eyes,” she said. Through all of this, she is proud of her staff and co-workers in their fight against the dreaded virus. “As I walk the halls of ESHC, I could not be more proud of what we have accomplished and I am excited for what is on the horizon,” she said. “Our future is limitless with the staff, physicians and leaders in place. I am so honoured to work at ESHC.” National Nursing week continues through the rest of this week.
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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has lifted the recreational campfire permit suspension that was put in place on April 1. “Due to the flexible nature of Chatham-Kent’s Open Burn bylaw, CKFES assessed the risks and only suspended recreational permits, while still allowing safer, contained fires in approved devices available for the public to utilize and continued to support the agricultural industry during this difficult time by permitting open burns for farmers,” the municipality said in a release this week. Apply for a burn permit on the C-K website at http://ckfes.ca/open-burn-permits.
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Victor has no recollection of that day or the weeks that followed. “She tells me I walked into the ambulance and I was chatting up the paramedics,” he said. “They asked him if he was short of breath and he said no,” Marilyn said. However, when his oxygen levels were measured in the ambulance, they were so low they didn’t even register. The same happened once he got to Erie Shores HealthCare. “X-rays showed double pneumonia,” Marilyn said. Suddenly, what they thought was the common flu, became something far more concerning. On Saturday, March 21, Victor was intubated and sent by ambulance to Met Campus at Windsor Regional Hospital, where he would stay for about the next six weeks. From that point on, Marilyn’s only communication with him was through iPads and Facetime. “One day, you’re a little sick and then you’re out of it,” said Victor. In the ICU at Met, Victor’s condition worsened to the point where his heart was ‘pausing’ occasionally and things were looking grim. The Winter’s adult children all left their families to head home to support their mother as their dad fought the battle to survive. Marilyn kept the faith and hoped for the best, although it was difficult watching from afar. “He was still shaking so violently,” she said. The doctors there decided to try another method of treatment called ‘paralytic medicine’, which basi-
On behalf of Leamington Council and municipal staff, I would like to send a very special thank you to our health care heroes. To all the doctors, nurses and health care workers, we thank you for your incredible bravery, commitment and dedication to our community as you continue to work tirelessly to deliver exceptional care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. You have our deepest gratitude and admiration.
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cally paralyzes the patient so the ventilator can do its work. This also allows the body to fight the infection. “They called it supportive medicine,” said Marilyn. “He was being kept alive so that his body could fight.” And fight, it did. Victor improved greatly over the next couple of weeks, going from near death’s door March 27 to off the ventilator on Good Friday, April 10. The Winters “Physical are people of distancing? faith and they have a great What’s that?” many people -Victor Winter of faith in their church community, many of whom sent prayers and positive thoughts their way. “The Leamington United Mennonite Church held a parking lot prayer service while I was down and out,” said Victor. After some ups and downs, Victor was in and out of ICU for the next 10 days or so. “When I awoke from all of this, I couldn’t move,” he said. “I was flat on my back and the nurses had to come in and roll me over.” Victor took the time to praise the work of doctors and staff at Met Campus, crediting them with saving his life. “They are a very dedicated group,” he said. By Wednesday, April 22, Victor was able to take some steps with a walker, and being fully aware, he couldn’t believe what he missed while he was out. “I had heard vaguely about the virus before, but was amazed
when I awoke and heard all these new phrases,” he said. “Physical distancing? What is that?” After a week of doing extensive rehab and retraining his muscles to walk again, he got the word that they were sending him home. “They were so excited to discharge me,” he said. He was a success story and those had been scarce up until that point. Marilyn and the rest of the family waited downstairs as staff prepared him for discharge and as they wheeled him through the lobby, he was met with cheers and signs from the staff at the hospital. “It was quite a send-off,” he said. He did notice a lot of things were closed. “I came home to a different looking world,” he said. Once home, the Winters have settled in nicely, with Victor dealing with daily physiotherapy to get this strength back. “It may be a couple of months,” said Marilyn. “It’s a slow process.” After being home, Victor was surprised by a vehicle parade from their church community, who drove by honking their horns with signs and balloons hanging from the cars. He was on the porch and able to wave at them all. “It was very touching,” he said. “I counted 130 cars.” As for the future, the Winters are taking it one day at a time and keeping their distance from people until Victor gets a clean bill of health. He’s been tested twice since and happily exclaims, “I’m a double negative!” His status is officially what they call Covid-Resolve and considering where he was three weeks ago, Victor Winter will take that.
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WHEATLEY — There are many ways to help local food banks during this pandemic, and the Coulter family of Wheatley came up with a unique fundraiser of their own. Greg and Sharon Coulter were able to dig up over 1000 yellow King Alfred daffodil bulbs around the Coulter family farm and on Saturday May 9, they braved the cold and sold them for charity. The family raised $1740 for the Wheatley Area Food Bank. They sold about 1000 bulbs on Satturday, and with people stopping and making donations, the total grew beyond their expectations. “We were hoping to make $500,” said Greg. “Everyone was very kind.” The bulbs all came from the Coulter family farm on Highway 3, where Greg’s parents had started planting
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By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — As the COVID-19 pandemic gripped this area with fear and uncertainty, many community members came forward to help out their neighbours. From donations of food to making masks and gowns to monetary donations, many local families have helped. The outpouring of love by the community prompted members of the Mazzella family to ask a simple question: ‘What can we do?’ The owners of Sturgeon
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from area long term care faciltiies. The Mazzella family is just happy to be able to help out. The campground is closed right now and they are awaiting word from the provincial government on when they can start to open things up. Teresa Mazzella says that’s the least they can do for all of those people who are doing so much for so many. “They inspire us”, she said.
Leamington seeks public input 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. Council would also like to identify the policing priorities that are most important to the citizens. 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
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BY Mark Ribble tient care with the RAAM designation, LEAMINGTON — The challenges which doesn’t require a referral from a facing this area during the COVID-19 family doctor or hospital. crisis are not lost on the Erie St. Clair “If someone decides they want to stop Clinic in Leamington. using, they can come directly here and One of four such clinics in Windsor get treatment,” Lear-Zylstra says. and Essex County, they want to assure The clinic is busy 12 months of the prospective clients that they are taking year, with no particular time of the year all precautionary measures to keep their busier than any other. clientele safe. “We have an open door policy so peoThe clinic has been locatple can come in without judgeed at 5 John Street in Leam- “A good nurse ment,” she said. ington for about three-and- is worth their The clinic can look after all a-half years. of their needs from counselling weight in gold.” Judy Lear-Zylstra has and medication to helping ar- Dr. Tony been the nurse manager range food and housing. Hammer there for just under three of Lear-Zylstra points out that those years, putting her 32 they get clients from all walks years of nursing experience to good use of life, from professionals to blue collar for her clients. workers to the homeless. The clinic is a practice of physicians, They have an in-house dispensary, with three of them certified in addiction which allows them to prescribe and adtreatment. minister anti-addiction medications like Dr. Tony Hammer spends half a day methodone and suboxone. each week at the Leamington location, During the COVID-19 crisis, they’ve as do his contemporaries, Dr. Jaco and been open and ready for clients, who Dr. Levy. often are afraid to come in. Dr. Hammer has high praise for LearShe wants to assure the public that Zylstra and the way she manages the there are no needle exchange programs clinic. or safe injection sites at the clinic. “A good nurse is worth their weight “We are proud of our complete and in gold”, he said. “We have that here total confidentiality,” she added. with Judy.” Dr. Hammer wants people to know For people in Essex County needing that they are there to help. addiction treatment and counselling, “In the past 20 to 30 years, we’ve the clinic is an accredited RAAM clinic. learned so much about addictions This means that they are approved for and the treatments available,” he said. Rapid Access Addiction Medicine. “Much of the addiction medication is They treat many addictions, includ- under-utilized.” ing alcohol and have recently opened If you or someone you know is strugup a pathway to treat cocaine and crys- gling with addiction, feel free to give tal meth. the Erie St. Clair Clinic a call at 519-326They’ve been able to streamline pa- 7742.
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The Sun Parlour Pipes and Drums spent time Saturday, May 9 at the Leamington cenotaph in Lakeview Cemetery commemorating the 75th anniversary of V-E Day, which was Friday, May 8. The date marked the end of the Second World War with Victory in Europe, as Germany surrendered to the Allies on May 8, 1945. The band was supposed to be in Holland to mark the anniversary, but plans were scuttled because of the Coronavirus. They will return in 2021 to the Holten Canadian War Cemetery and commemorate there. Sun photo
OPP seek officer impersonator LAKESHORE — Essex County OPP is seeking the public’s help in identifying a person of interest. At 9 pm on April 23, 2020, a woman was driving on Naylor Side Road near the intersection of North Talbot Road, when she was pulled over by a vehicle with red and blue flashing lights. A man approached the driver’s side window wearing clothing resembling the uniform of a police officer. The suspect asked the driver questions relating to her essential services status. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30-40 years old, tall and fit, having short brown hair and
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Derbyshire was more than just a senior member of council The passing of William “Red” Derbyshire this past weekend left me thinking about the good people who have passed through area political seats over the years since I’ve been able to vote. There have always been controversial decisions made in all areas of municipal government but for the most part, these people have our backs. I have to believe that pretty much everyone who Mark Ribble runs for public office does so with the right intentions. There were lots of them, from Bob Daudlin to Don Paterson, and Frank Klees to Remo Mancini. I think of Leamington’s former mayors, who read like a who’s who of local politics: Grace MacFarland, Sterling Welch, John Penner, Bruce Crozier, John Adams, Dave Wilkinson, John Paterson and so many more who may have slipped my mind. In the case of councillor Bill Derbyshire, he always asked the questions that people wanted to ask. His rural upbringing often produced simple, practical ideas that lent themselves to solutions that may not be obvious to others. As a long time baseball player and coach in this area, Bill is remembered as one of the feistiest to ever take the field.
He also coached hockey and was well-known at Halloween for barbecuing hotdogs for all of the kids in the area for many years. It never ceased to amaze me that he would go to all that trouble as he and his late wife, Norma, would get ready days in advance of the October night of ghosts and goblins. Bill grew up with my dad’s family as they all hailed from the Hillman area of Mersea Township. Although my dad was a few years older than Bill, they always remained friendly. They shared a love of hunting, baseball and sports in general and had a kinship from their days at Hillman Public School SS#10. I used to run into Bill at McDonald’s in the early mornings before his health started to fail. The conversation usually turned to something my dad or uncles had done in their youth and always brought a smile to my face. After about 30 years serving his community as a councillor, Bill was able to quietly ride off into the sunset. Last weekend, the sun set for the final time. Rest easy, Red. See you in church!
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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 of could the Olinda General Store, the located on the Olinda Sideroad near old Hwy 3, shows how itErie. appeared The view boats be taken through placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake This after the store was and vacated in the 1940’s. Wild grape vines and Beach overgrown weeds partially camouflage photograph of anclosed unidentifi ed family, standing outside the Cedar Drug Store, was taken in the the community, and it became the roosting place for barn swallows and chimney theonce-bustling late 1940s orcentre early of 1950s. swifts. In the late 1970s, Catherine Douglas (great-granddaughter of builder John Fox) applied to Gosfield South Township to have the 130-year-old building designated an historic site. (Second in a series of three)
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in 1879 and came to Canada Randy Critchlow. in 1919. With her is one of
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Deacon John Vezina, left and Stephanie Heaton will welcome you to the St. Vincent De Paul Leamington Conference Food Bank at St. Michael’s Church. Sun photo
Food bank looking for needy families By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — The Society of St. Vincent De Paul St. Michael’s Leamington Conference Food Bank has received a large shipment of canned goods, courtesy of SunBrite Foods to supplement their already large assortment of food.
Deacon John Vezina and his volunteer crew have filled the basement of St. Michael’s Church on Elliott Street far beyond their regular food pantry and are awaiting families in need. Six large skids of canned goods arrived last week, which added up to
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over 10,000 cans of various products. “We have the food,” said Deacon John. “We want people to know it’s here.” He said that the community has been great about responding with donations, but now they need families in need to come forward. The Food Bank is located at the John Street entrance of St. Michael’s Church in Leamington. They are open on Wednesdays from 12-1 pm and 5-6pm and again on Saturdays from 10-12 pm. Call 226-340-7233 during off-hours and they will be glad to help you.
By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Century 21 Erie Shores real estate agent Crystal Collard is going above and beyond in her quest to help her community front line workers. She has donated about 250 reusable, washable and embroidered masks. Each mask bears the phrase ‘Stronger Together’. Over the past couple of weeks, Collard was able to deliver an array of masks to several different hospitals, shelters and local clinics, just in time for National Nursing Week. “We all need to gain a greater appreciation for the important role and chal-
lenges faced by the front line,” she said. With her goal to donate as many masks as she possibly can, Collard is well on her way to helping protect those on the front line. “They put us first before themselves and their families,” she said. “I feel like it’s the least we can do to make them feel safer. We need them to be safe.” Collard wanted to say thank you to those on the front line and it also allows the mother of two to provide a great lesson for her children. Of course, she hopes it will encourage others to give. “This is my family and I, saying thank you to every single person still working who is considered essential,” she said.
Crystal Collard makes a donation to Erie Shores HealthCare. Arms Bumanlag, ESHC’s Director of Communications and Media Relations gladly accepts the masks. submitted photo
Provincial parks get okay to re-open TORONTO — In somewhat of a surprise move, Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario Parks and conservation reserves were allowed to re-open on Monday, May 11. They are now safe to open for limited day use, but may not yet be used for camping. The re-opening covers 340 provincial parks and 295 conservation reserves across the province. This number in-
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KINGSVILLE — The Green Heart Kitchen has been supplying nutritious meals to elementary school students in Windsor and Es-
sex County since 2012. They recently teamed up with EDF Renewables to launch an eight-week program to bring much-needed food to the Wheatley Area Food Bank. The business is owned by Dennis Rogers, who started Green Heart Kitchen eight years ago in Leamington. After spending six years in Windsor, the Green Heart Kitchen and Green Heart Lunch Club now operate out of their Main St. West location in Kingsville. EDF Renewables, which runs the Romney Wind Farm, recently reached out to Rogers to see if Green Dennis Rogers of Green Heart Kitchen, delivers food boxes to the Wheatley Area Food Bank Heart could help them on Monday. The donations were made possible in supply the Wheatley Food Bank with gropartnership with EDF Renewables. submitted photo ceries.
Derbyshire, William Joseph George (Bill) (Red) 87 years, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2020 at Royal Oak Long Term Care Centre. Beloved husband of the late Norma Derbyshire (Carder 2016). Loving father of Bill (Kathleen) (Matthew McIntyre, Nicholas McIntyre, Alexander Derbyshire, Kristen Derbyshire); Garnet Derbyshire (Jackie); Ken Derbyshire (Barbie) (Lucas, Emily and Michael Derbyshire); Laurie Sanger (Brian) (Ryan Sanger, Stephanie Sanger (Justin Sastaunik), Jaclyn Sanger (Hamza Jafri). Son of the late Joseph and Maude Derbyshire. Dear brother of Marjorie Antaya, Doug Derbyshire, and Jo-Anne Siddall. Predeceased by his siblings Barbara Houchen, Donna Bolton, Robert Derbyshire, John Derbyshire, and Harold Derbyshire. He will be missed by his sister-in-law Betty Carder and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill was a life-long farmer, growing tomatoes for H.J. Heinz and also retired from there after 33 years of dedicated service. Bill was a well respected Councillor for the Town of Leamington for 30 years. He was well known for BBQing hot dogs on Halloween night and made it a tradition, serving families for almost 50 years. He was a life-long member of Hillman United Church. Bill helped the Goodfellows with Christmas Baskets for many years. He was a staunch member of the Liberal Party, often wearing red wherever he went. Bill also coached hockey and baseball in Leamington. In recent years, Bill went to Pardoville and bought berries for staff and residents of all the retirement homes he lived in. Bill was known for his generous donation of vegetables to all those driving by. Due to current circumstances, a private family funeral service was held. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank the staff at Southgate Residence, Seacliff Manor and Royal Oak for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made Erie Shores Hospice, Hillman United Church or your local Food Bank would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631). Share words of comfort or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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They’ve partnered together to drop 8-10 food boxes at the food bank every Monday. They are currently in their second week of the program. Green Heart started with the breakfast program at Kingsville Public School and now have 30 elementary schools across the county that take advantage of their nutritional programs. “It’s amazing when people come together,” says Rogers. Area farmers, greenhouses, individuals and organizations have all donated to help out with fresh produce, food and monetary help. “It’s really cool that they’ve all helped out,” said Rogers. “We’ve had an unbelievable response from the community.” Green Heart does over 100 food boxes per week now in the various programs they are involved in. To help, you can go to their website at greenheartkitchen.ca and click on their donation food box or health hero meal to donate.
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Letter to the Editor
Writer wants more common courtesy
Dear Editor: To put it delicately, I got in a bit of a ‘discussion’ with another driver in the drive-thru lane at the Leamington west Tim Hortons this morning. I realize that in these current times, some will just write me off as being ‘petty’, but here is the background: My wife and I went through the drive-thru line (which I would seldom or never do in normal times). We were picking up a coffee to drink while watching the water from alongside Seacliff Park before walking our dog in the park (a pursuit which we are happy we can still do, provided social distancing etc. is followed). We followed the proper directions to enter and follow the drive-thru, but when I was the second or third car who did not allow a fellow to enter the line from a short cut he had taken through the middle of the parking lot, he chose to question my manners because I did not let him into the line. I suspect that if he had followed the proper procedure, he would have been two or three cars ahead of me. My reply to him was that the polite thing to do would have been to follow the proper route. Obviously I was not in a hurry, so that was not my reason for being stubborn, as one or two drivers ahead of me had already been. I realize that in these times, it is all the more important for all of us to get along, but I also believe getting along would be much easier if everyone would follow the set out procedures. I’m not out much these days, so I’m not seeing a lot of behaviours that contradict the rules, but I’m sure there are many. I realize that the behaviour I encountered does not completely match the one that is one of my ‘pet peeves’. I suspect the fellow I interacted with this morning would be the type of driver, who when faced with a lane closure on Highway 401 or other four lane highway, speeds up in the closing lane and goes as far as they can before forcing their way into the open lane at the last minute, thus undoing all that had been gained by the actions of more polite drivers who merged into the open lane at the first appropriate opportunity. I noted that the car behind me allowed the driver in behind me.Proof I suspect that person of obituary toeither run wrote me off as a ‘cranky old man’ or couldn’t be bothered continuing the point that I and one or two other drivers ahead Mayto13, 2020 of me had been trying make. Common courtesy and following Southpoint Sun rules and procedures are important at $13 all times, never so impor$100, plus hst = but $113 tant as in the times we find ourselves right now. Ron Haley, Leamington
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Nature at your doorstep! Walk to the sandy beach and Hillman Marsh’s nature reserve. This spacious ranch features 1279 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, cozy living room with wood stove, large kitchen and eating area with patio door leading to sundeck with gazebo. Large lot 100 x 100 ft and garage is turned into a 14 x 25 workshop.
1048 BIRCH, KINGSVILLE - $299,900
Beach living! This home is located west of Kingsville within walking distance to the marina and public sandy beach and Cedar Creek. Three years new 950 sq ft ranch with 2 bedrooms, 4 pc bath open concept living room, dining area and kitchen and laundry. Nice back sundeck off the kitchen and a fully fenced back yard. Ideal for a couple starting out or retirees wanting to downsize.
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101-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE
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Cozy 3 beds & 1 bath home with updated roof, electrical panel, kitchen & hot water tank
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103 CONSERVATION, KINGSVILLE
2 beds & 2 full baths condo; in unit laundry; appliances; balcony; storage & underground parking
16.7 acre hobby farm with income potential; 3 large outbuildings + 2 homes on property
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1004 & 1006 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON $554,900
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Security ONE teams with music stars to help food banks LEAMINGTON – During these unprecedented times, so many are home alone. In addition, selfisolation and social distancing guidelines have led to layoffs for many. Recognizing the vulnerable position this puts individuals and families in, who now must turn to food banks and agencies they otherwise wouldn’t have had to, Security ONE Alarm Systems has teamed with Canadian Country music star Eric Ethridge and Windsor’s Buck Twenty to host a live concert stream in support of the Windsor
SPREADING MOTHER’S DAY CHEER TO FRONTLINE
The Leamington Area Birthday, Frontline and Essential Workers Cruisers were out in full force on Sunday, May 10, performing a Mother’s Day Cruise at 16 stops across southern Essex County. Here, Normand Lalonde, left and Jeff Reneau, deliver carnations to workers and residents at the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington. The group delivered 1100 carnations in total to long term care homes, Erie Shores HealthCare and Erie Shores Hospice. About 100 vehicles took part in the parade. Sun photo
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due to COVID-19. The Kingsville Tennis Association has been active in Kingsville since 1968, and has a strong membership with members coming from all local communities to play. Fundraising is not new for the Kingsville Tennis Association and its members. In 1968 they actively raised the funds themselves to build the courts you see today, and with the partnership with Town of Kingsville maintain the courts.
KINGSVILLE — Four local community food banks received donations from the Kingsville Tennis Association last week. Leamington Food Bank received $2000, while Kingsville Food Bank was allotted $1000. Harrow Food Bank and Wheatley Food Bank each received a $500 donation. The members would like to encourage other local community groups to join them by donating to the local foodbanks who are in such desperate need
LEAMINGTON — On May 6, 2020 at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and EssexWindsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a disturbance on Satinwood Crescent in Leamington. A 21-year-old victim suffering a stab wound was transported to an area hospital and is being treated for serious injuries. A 34-year-old Leamington resident is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
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she says. “We believe the long-term financial effects will be felt by families long after the economy opens back up.” Robertson says giving back to the community is in Security ONE’s DNA. “We’ve been in the community since 1978. We are so grateful to the communities we serve, and felt we had a responsibility to help out during these unprecedented times,” he said. The live stream will be on Security ONE’s facebook page and YouTube channel Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm.
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Essex Food Bank Association. “Eric Ethridge is one of country music’s fastest rising stars,” says Corey Robertson, Manager of Community Partnerships at Security ONE and former Program Director at CHYR 96.7FM. “Both Eric and Buck Twenty were quick to say yes when we approached them with this idea.” WEFBA President June Muir says the need in the community is growing. “We’ve seen the registration of first-time users grow tremendously since the the start of COVID,”
The Essex County OPP Crime Unit is seeking the assistance from anyone who may have witnessed this altercation or have information pertaining to it. Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Victoria Day weekend fireworks LEAMINGTON — With Victoria Day weekend approaching, many Leamington residents will be purchasing family fireworks to celebrate the holiday. Fireworks can only be set off on your own property, and only on Victoria Day (May 18) and the two days immediately before (May 16 and 17). If you plan to have your own fireworks display, please note that the
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Local duo dominated Erie Shores golf for over a quarter century By C. Scott Holland The late Jack Greswell reminded me some 20 years ago that, at the time, the Erie Shores Golf and Country Club was the home of two of Canada’s most dominant club champions - Jim McCallum and the late Jan Pearson. For a quarter century the two golfers owned the club’s top honours. At that time, McCallum and Pearson had combined to win over 40 Erie Shores’ club championship titles - a feat that will be hard to match or break in years to come. Both have won numerous other events, not only at the local course, but elsewhere as well. Pearson had never played the game of golf until she and her hus-
band, Dr. John Pearson, immigrated to Canada in the late 1950s. Jan was actually a good tennis and badminton player but once she learned how to golf, she would be a formidable opponent in the ladies division on the links. Her championship run began in 1971, and by 1999, she had captured 25 titles. During that 30-year span, only six other ladies won the Erie Shores championship. Jim McCallum began learning and playing the game as a youngster growing up in Blenheim. When his family moved to Leamington in 1971, he began to hone his golfing skills. McCallum’s name would be attached to the club championship
starting in 1977. He had two long reigns - the first running 11 years and then a second over a span of eight. Besides winning championships, invitationals, special events like the club’s opening and closing, he has played in the Ontario Amateur numerous times, as well as the Western and Mid-Western Amateur. In addtion, McCallum has played in Ontario and Canadian Seniors events. Both Pearson and McCallum have set the standards high for anyone attempting to win more than one Erie Shores title and their records will not be challenged or broken for many years.
In the photo on the left side of page, are the trophy winners of the 1978 Erie Shores club championship. From left are Bill PIke, Bill Knox, Vic Dyck, Steve OHara and Jim McCallum. In the middle photo, Jim McCallum (left) is congratulated by sponsor Walt Dick on winning the 1983 Erie Shores closing tournament. In the photo above, Jan Pearson (left) wins her 20th Erie Shores club championship in Aug 1992 while at right is runner-up Eileen Johnston. Scott Holland collection
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Looking back 60 years
1960 Leamington Barons were a force to be reckoned with
By Mark Ribble The 1960 Barons were set to take the field for their season 60 years ago this week. There are lots of familiar names in this article, reproduced in part from the pages of the Leamington Post. The Barons were favoured to win the Ontario title that year, but lost in a best-ofthree series to Simcoe. Meet the 1960 Barons The lineup for the 1960 version of the Leamington Barons has been released and lots of veteran players make a good mix with the youngsters. Eric MacKenzie — Manager, catcher-infielder. Age 27. Eric goes into his second year as the Barons’ leader. A graduate of the Leamington sandlots, Eric toiled in the old Philadelphia Athletics chain for a number of years, and was up briefly with the A’s in 1955. Harvey Wiltshire — Catcher. Age 32. Harvey shared the catching chores with Jack Howe last season but should get more work this year. He’s regarded as one of the best defensive backstops in the county. He’s been with the Barons since 1948. Eddie Gillanders — Infielder. Age 26. The big first baseman performed brilliantly last season and was one of the
main reasons the Barons won the OBA Intermediate A championship. Gillanders is a deadringer for Ted Williams at the plate. Jerry Brooks — Infielder. Age 22. Big things are expected out of this youngster who played with Maidstone last year. He’s got a great glove and shows potential for good power at the plate. He’s also blessed with a competitive spirit. He’s a graduate of the Leamington Junior Shell TCPs. Albert Jenkins — Infielder. Age 20. Abbie moves up from the Shell TCPs, where he played the past three years. Tabbed to be a sure-fire prospect for the future, he’ll get a good look at second base. He’s fast on the bases with a good pair of hands. Could be the surprise player of the year. Don Simpson — Infielder. Age 24. The outstanding shortstop is always in the upper bracket as a fielder and hitter. A fine double-play man and quick thinker, he has a great arm. He had a brief fling with the St. Louis Cardinals chain in 1955. Regarded by many as the key part of the Barons’ infield. Bill ‘Red’ Derbyshire — Infielder. Age 26. Red should make the Leamington infield one of the best in the league. A
Bob Simpson — Outfielderpitcher. Age 28. As Bob goes, so go the Barons. He can hit, pitch, run and field. In 1957, he pitched the Barons to the league title and last year was the big gun offensively. Bob spent several years in the Chicago White Sox farm system and won 15 games at Class ‘A’ Colorado Springs in 1953. Floyd ‘Butch’ Harris — Outfielder. Age 21. Last season as a rookie, Butch batted .295 and shone on defence. Another speedster, he is a real smoothie on the bases and can slide with the best of them. Played with the junior Shell TCPs last year. Don Emerson — Outfielderinfielder. Age 31. Chances are that the steady veteran, who batted close to the .300 mark last year, will patrol an outfield spot this year and not return to the infield. He can belt a long ball and has plenty of hustle. Emerson joined the Barons in 1950 after a great career with the Seacliff Juniors. Howard Trusetter — Outfielder. Age 26 . Broke in with the Barons in 1957 and has plenty of power. Another outfield candidate who knows how to Barons’ pitcher Bob Simpson play the position. He will give waits on deck during the 1960 the Barons bench strength with OBA finals. Photo from the Leamington Post an emphasis on pinch-hitting. archives The Wheatley product should
third baseman second-to-none with a punch at bat that seldom fails to deliver. Not flashy but very steady on defence. Another gradute of the Young Pontiacs. Harold Wigle — Infielderoutfielder. Age 26. After playing both infield and outfield last season, Hal is slated for duty in right field this year and has the tools to do a great job. Probably the fastest man on the club, he’s a fine team player. He was a valuable member of the Kingsville Jets championship basketball team this past year.
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1980 Juveniles were epitome of a Cinderella story
This week’s pick is the 1980 Leamington Juvenile baseball team, who won the Ontario Juvenile C title at the Leamington Fairgrounds diamond on September 20, 1980. The Cinderella 1980 season of the Leamington Juveniles almost didn’t happen as the team wasn’t formed until late in the spring. Veteran coaches Carl Ribble and Bob Wiper took the reins and made a decision to enter the juvenile team into the Connie Mack Baseball League in Windsor. The condition of being allowed entry into the league, was that all games were to be played in Windsor, so Leamington’s home games were all on the road. Here is their season: July 2, 1980 Leamington’s entry in the Connie Mack Juvenile League has finally won a game. After reeling off seven straight losses, the last place Leamington squad beat Windsor Caboto Club 4-1 at Jackson Park. Mark Johnston got the win on the mound, allowing just one hit, while striking out five. He didn’t walk a batter. His teammates committed three errors behind him. Pat Dibbley belted two doubles and a single to lead the offence and Joe Tell slammed a two-run triple. July 16, 1980 The Leamington Juve-
niles were swept in both ends of a doubleheader by Windsor AA on Wednesday night at Mic Mac Park in Windsor. WAA pitcher Kevin Kehoe threw a complete-game no-hitter at Leamington batters in the opener, as his team trounced the visitors 142. He struck out 12 Leamington batters enroute to the victory. Losing pitcher Mark Ribble was tagged for 15 hits. After an ejection, Leamington was forced to forfeit the second game. Leamington’s record in the Connie Mack League dropped to 2-15. August 27, 1980 The Leamington Juvenile ball club opened their Juvenile ‘C’ OBA playoffs with a 5-3 win over Wallaceburg on Sunday afternoon at the fairgrounds. Rick Thurstson’s strong pitching carried Leamington to victory. He scattered six hits, while fanning 13 and walking only one. The big inning for Leamington was a threerun fifth. Phil Wiper was the only Leamington hitter to collect more than one hit, with a single and double. Singles went to Tracy Wiper, Greg Nelson, John Balkwill, Thurston and Dibbley. September 3, 1980 The Leamington Juveniles continue to roll as they have now earned a bye into the Ontario Baseball Association Juvenile
‘C’ finals. They thrashed shovels, rakes, pumps Wallaceburg 12-2 on Sat- and other implements urday afternoon in Wal- and finally got the first laceburg, sweeping the pitch underway at 1:30 best-of-three series in two pm. straight games. Rick Thurston went the Leamington jumped to distance on the mound, a commanding 8-0 lead allowing just four North and cruised from there. Bay hits, while fanning Tracy Wiper’s complete five and walking three. game victory on He fell bethe mound was hind 2-0 The team the highlight. He early, but was 2-18 allowed five hits, his teamstruck out three mates batin the and walked four. tled back Larry Balkwill Connie Mack for the win. and Joe Tell each Juvenile League Greg Nelhad a pair of hits to son and lead the LeamingJohn Balkton offense, with singles will singled back-to-back going to Phil Wiper, Tracy to start the sixth inning, Wiper, Nelson, John Balk- with Todd Hodgson’s will and Henry Steeman. double scoring Nelson. September 17, 1980 That was followed by The Leamington Ju- a pinch-hit line-drive off veniles are just one the bat of Pat Dibbley, win away from being which hit the North bay crowned the 1980 OBA shortstop in the chest. Juvenile ‘C’ champions, Both Balkwill and Hodgas they came home with son scampered home on a 3-2 victory over North that play, and Thurston Bay in game one of their cruised the rest of the best-of-three final series way for the win. on Sunday. September 24, 1980 The game, originally The Leamington Juvescheduled for Saturday, niles are Ontario Baseball was postponed to Sun- Association champions day after heavy, cold rain after a nail-biter at the blanketed the northern fairgrounds here on SatOntario city. urday. On Sunday, the teams Hot off a close 3-2 vicawoke to sunnier skies tory in North Bay last but a completely flooded weekend, the LeamingNorth Bay diamond. ton crew hoped to avoid Both teams converged game three, which would on the diamond with have been played here on
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process. This set the stage for a monumental showdown as Wiper stared down North Bay cleanup hitter Jamie Lalonde. With the fans on the edge of their seat and champagne bottle now tucked safely away, Wiper induced a pop-up to first baseman Larry Balkwill and Leamington won the title. Hodgson was the only Leamington hitter with more than one hit. Singles went to Phil Wiper, Larry Balkwill, Tracy Wiper, Nelson, Greg Winger, Thurston and Smyth. Team members were coaches Carl Ribble and Bob Wiper, Todd Hodgson, Joe Tell, Rick Thurston, Pat Dibbley, Greg Nelson, John Balkwill, Paul Smyth, Phil Wiper, Tracy Wiper, Larry Balkwill, Greg Winger, Mark Johnston, Mark Ribble, Ron Martin and Henry Steeman.
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The Meteor was introduced by Ford of Canada for the 1949 model year to give Mercury-Lincoln dealers a car to sell in Bill Sherk the low-price field. It was built only in Canada. Bob Downey lived in the west end of Toronto in the 1950s and owned a 1951 Meteor convertible which had seen better days. But his next Meteor convertible was almost brand new, a 1956 Rideau Sunliner, one of only 479 built at the Ford plant in Oakville, and purchased by Bob only a year later from Evans Motors at Bloor and Islington. This was Bob’s favourite car and he customized it in the style of the day. The side trim is straight from the factory but everything else has been added: lakes pipes, bubble skirts, a new white top, 2-tone blue and white paint, and those taillights! Can you guess what they are? Answer at end of story. The grille at the rear of the car may have been inspired by the grille on the 1958 Cadillac. The front of the car has canted quad headlights and twin fender-mounted spotlights!
Bob Downey proudly displayed his awesome custom at one of the Autorama shows held at the Fort York Armory in Toronto from 1959 to the mid-‘60s. As he was leaving the show, he accidentally drove over a spray can of red paint lying on the floor. It squirted red paint all over the side of his car! “That’s it!” he yelled. “I’m never bringing my car to another show!” And he never did. For years, he stored his pride and joy at the home of Bill Balzer, who lived north of Oakville. After Bob passed away, Bill acquired the car. And after Bill passed away, Roy Brown of Halifax heard about the car and bought it. Roy’s son is also crazy about mid-50s customs and between father and son, Bob Downey’s customized Meteor will always be given the care it deserves. Still stumped by those taillights? They have been nicknamed “boomerang” taillights and came off the back of a 1958 Edsel station wagon! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.
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Ryan Oldridge’s career in the wine industry began with a casual position working on the bottling line at a local winery in September 2004. From there, he moved into the cellars of the same winery, where he developed hands-on experience and was influenced to attend Niagara College’s Winery and Viticulture Technician program in the fall of 2016. He worked at one of the Niagara wineries during his studies and one of the winemakers mentioned a Cellar Masters course that would be a great benefit to him. The course was not available in Canada and after much debate Ryan and his wife decided to uproot their lives – and those of their three young children – to pursue his dream of becoming a Winemaker. He is grateful for his wife’s support and for the experience this provided to his children to realize that it’s never too late to follow their dreams.
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