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FLIGHT OF INSPIRATION This DHC-1 RCAF Chipmunk was one of many classic aircraft that made the flight across Essex County on Thursday, May 21. About 12 aircraft took part in the Inspiration Flight and Tribute by the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association to honour front line workers and pay tribute to fallen Snowbirds Captain Jenn Casey. The Chipmunk was captured as he did a wing dip above Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington. Deanna Bertrand photo
May 16th Miracle was a record-breaking food drive
CHATHAM — The final count is in and the May 16th Miracle Food Drive was indeed a resounding success. So much so, that organizers are estimating it may have unofficially eclipsed a world record. The Guinness World Record for a food drive is 559,000 lbs of food collected in a 24-hour period. Although the Chatham-Kent food drive was not a registered Guinness event, they collected 678,200 lbs of food.
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Municipality-wide, about 3000 volunteers worked tirelessly on Saturday, May 16 to collect non-perishable food from doorsteps. In Wheatley alone, over 50 volunteers collected about 20 skids of food as well as over $1100 in monetary donations. All collections in Wheatley stayed at the Wheatley Food Bank at the Wheatley Baptist Church. The food drive covered more than 2000 square kilometres.
Rob and Janis Willan of Wheatley get ready to go collecting for the May 16th Miracle. They were two of over 50 volunteers in Wheatley on Saturday, May 16. Sun photo
By Mark Ribble tive, with 47 outstanding test results as LEAMINGTON — There has been of Monday, May 25. Over the course of the pandemic, Erie a noticeable increase in the amount of people attending the COVID-19 Assess- Shores HealthCare has also tested 430 ment Centre at Erie Shores HealthCare patients in the ER and in-patient units, with 55 of those coming back positive in the past few days. After Ontario Premier Doug Ford an- for COVID-19. The Premier advised Sunday that the nounced on Sunday that anyone can now get tested, local officials expect opportunity to be tested for the virus is now available to all. “You will not be those numbers to keep rising. “Prior to May 19, we were averag- turned away, even if you or your family ing about 30-35 patients per day,” says don’t have symptoms,” he said. “If you Kristin Kennedy, the Vice President of feel you need a test, you will be able to Patient Services and Chief Nursing Ex- get a test.” Although it was not required previecutive for ESHC. “Since May 19, we’ve seen that average increase to 45-50 pa- ously at the ESHC Assessment Centre, tients per day.” ASSESSMENT - Page 2 Now, with Premier Ford’s weekend announcement, they are swabbing all patients who attend the centre to be tested. Since the Assessment Centre opened at Erie Shores HealthCare on April 16, they’ve assessed 980 patients. Of those 980 people who were assessed, they swabbed 878 of them for COVID-19. From that 878 people who were swabbed, 104 of them tested positive for COVID-19 and 724 were nega- ESHC Assessment Centre staff prepare for patients.
Janice Dawson departs CEO job at Erie Shores HealthCare
LEAMINGTON – On Tuesday morning, Erie Shores HealthCare announced the departure of CEO Janice Dawson, who has been at the helm for three years. ESHC Board Chair Jeff Lewis made the announcement in conjunction with the launch of an independent executive search for the hospital’s next leader. Dawson is moving on to pursue other professional interests. Dr. Ross Moncur, the hospital’s current Chief of Staff, will step in as interim CEO until the executive search for a full time replacement is complete. Dawson’s leadership has played an integral part in managing the COVID-19 crisis and ESHC now ranks as one of Ontario’s top five hospitals for short emergency wait times. “Helping to lead the hospital through increases to our catchment area and volumes while supporting the improvement to our emergency wait times and navigating the organization through the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, we cannot thank Janice enough for her valuable contributions and leadership to Erie Shores HealthCare and wish her all the best in this next stage of her career,”
said Lewis. Erie Shores HealthCare’s steady growth in many areas recently, shows that the hospital’s contribution to public health in Essex County is increasingly vital. Lewis was grateful to Dr. Moncur for stepping up during this time. “Dr. Moncur has the full trust, confidence, and support of the Erie Shores HealthCare board of directors as he steps into this new role,” said Lewis. “Having DR. ROSS MONCUR such a strong chief of staff - and now interim CEO - engaged in this process will give the board terrific insight into the opportunities and needs that lay ahead.” “Dr. Moncur is a longstanding member of the Erie Shores family,” said ESHC Director of Communications and Public Relations, Arms Bumanlag. “In addition to his work in the hospital, he practices at the Leamington Area Family Health Team and resides in Kingsville with his family.”
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Community Living clients face unique challenges By Mark Ribble According to Nantais, staff has been ESSEX — As so many local residents instrumental in being creative and makexperience unprecedented challenges in ing life as normal as can be for their clitheir daily life, so do some of the more ents during this time. vulnerable of our community. “Lana has energy like no other,” he Community Living Essex County says. (CLEC) provides services and supports For Lana Kappi, she said it’s about for over 700 clients across Essex County teamwork. and the organization has had some big “We’ve had to come up with ideas adjustments with the like a walking track in the COVID-19 pandemic. yard, and theme weeks like Devon Hyatt-Grabb Cinco De Mayo and Under is a 42-year-old client the Sea,” she said. of CLEC who lives in a They’ve also had a cougroup home in Leample of Elvis concerts put on ington with three othby Devon himself, who is er adult males. a huge Elvis fan. They’ve Devon has had to been keeping busy with adjust his life quite a music therapy and Devon bit during the virus also video chats with his crisis. friend Andrew. “I can only see my Heather is happy her son mom through the winis being well cared for, but dow,” he says. sad that it has gone on this Devon, his mother long. DEVON HYATT-GRABB Heather, along with “It’s very sad and I hope CLEC’s Manager of Community Liv- things will go back to normal soon,” she ing Supports Jonathan Nantais and staff said. “I can hear it in Devon’s voice.” worker Lana Kappi, all met on Zoom For Devon, he’s anxious to get back last week to talk about the challenges out and socialize like he used to not so during the pandemic. long ago. He says the first thing he will Heather had nothing but praise for do is “Go to the movies, have popcorn the organization. and a treat.” “They are a wonderful team,” she For Nantais, he’s grateful that the said. “They keep me up to date regular- team has been able to pull together. ly and are extremely understanding.” “We have a very dedicated team of For Devon, he finds it sad that he workers,” he said. can’t visit his mom or brother, but staff Meanwhile, 24-year-old Amber did arrange for him to have coffee and a Reekie is keeping busy in her own video chat with Heather recently. apartment in Leamington. On Mother’s Day, Lana took each While her outdoor activities have of the four members of the household been curtailed, she’s taking this time to around to drop flowers for their moth- catch up on some reading, organize her ers. closets and trying out some yoga.
“I miss being able to be outside with ering to them. nature,” she said. She’s also looking forward to hugCommunity Living Essex County ging her mom. Thankfully, she’s able to talk with her family through supplies Amber telephone, text and video with two staff, Shanchats. non Thibodeau and One project they’ve taken Stephanie Dyck. on is to repurpose a couple “We’ve tried very of old sweaters into pillows. hard to fill the time,” With the help of her staff, said Shannon. “Some Amber has immersed herdays can get really self in lots of crafts and aclong.” tivites. For Amber, her outThe first thing she wants going nature normalto do is “go outside.” ly gives her the opThe COVID-19 pandemic portunity to belong has certainly presented obto several organizastacles for many people who tions. already face many challengShe helps with AMBER REEKIE es, but having Community Meals on Wheels and is looking forward to getting back to Living Essex County and their staff to that. She’s taken to writing letters to her help out, makes things a lot easier on Meals on Wheels clients in leiu of deliv- those people who need it the most.
Assessment - from Page 1 the community no longer needs to be referred to an Assessment Centre by Telehealth Ontario, Primary Care, or Public Health. “As we transition and expand testing for those that are asymptomatic, it may help us detect any further disease spread and help as we reopen the economy,” says Kennedy. In any event, the staff at ESHC are ready for the increase, expecting those numbers to rise over the coming weeks. “Our Assessment Centre and leadership team is evaluating our current work flows to adapt to the increasing
volumes and how we can streamline processes to continue to minimize wait times and capacity concerns,” says Kennedy.
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County Warden encourages caution in warmer weather Editor’s note: New case totals in Windsor and Essex County have spiked in recent days, as indicated by the Health Unit’s daily updates. By Ron Giofu ESSEX — With the warmer weather starting to stick around, the warden of Essex County is urging people to stay apart to stop the spread of COVID-19. In his opening remarks at the most recent online meeting of Essex County council, Wa rd e n Gary McNamara offered condolences on behalf of the county to the families of those who have died due to the coronavirus. GARY MCNAMARA However, he also thanked people who have been in quarantine, only leaving the house to get essential needs and staying away from each other in an effort to adhere to
social distancing guidelines. “You have made a difference and you have saved lives,” said McNamara. However, with the warm weather arriving, McNamara encouraged people to maintain social distancing. “I know it isn’t easy with the warmer weather but we need to stay at least two metres apart from one another,” the warden stated. People are being urged to stay apart from each other when on trails or when walking. “These are stressful, unprecedented times,” said McNamara. “The key is to practice physical distancing outside. It’s easy to do and we have to remember to do it.” Kingsville Mayor and Deputy Warden Nelson Santos said people are still eager to access library services as well. Santos, the chair of the Essex County Library Board, said the public is showing great interest in checking out books electronically and enjoying audiobooks. Families are taking the opportunity to use the Essex County library and are getting their library cards through the county library board’s website, Santos added.
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Caricature artist Todd Stahl using free time to hone his craft By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — When Todd Stahl found himself laid off from his job at Southwestern Ontario Gleaners on March 13, he paused to reflect on what he might do to fill his time. The 15-year veteran of the Leamington Fire Department then immersed himself into one of his lifelong passions by literally going back to the drawing board. Stahl has a following in this area for the caricatures he creates. Some of those caricatures have graced the pages of the Southpoint Sun in the past.
couraged him to reach out more and offer the caricatures full time until he goes back to work. “Sherry suggested I get it out there more,” he said. The time at home has also given him an opportunity to brush up on his Canva and Photoshop skills and allowed him to update his website. He also spent time teaching an online cartooning course to kids from Lakepoint Church, which has been rewarding. After all, he was a kid once too. He’s been drawing since he can remember, but started to
With new-found time on his hands, Stahl says it was an easy transition. “I ramped up my drawing to fill time,” he says. “I’m just happy to bring a smile to people’s faces.” His wife, Sherry en-
get serious about it a few years back. Fellow firefighters and other area friends and family were usually the subjects of his caricatures but he’s decided to branch out and offer his
services to the general public. “Each drawing takes about three hours,” he says. “I try to capture the subject’s interests and lifestyle.” The process starts with two or three photos of the subject, and Todd asks for accompanying information, such as hobbies, sports teams and other interests. He then completes a caricature that includes all of those things. “People really like that I capture their personalities,” he says. His talents have been shared by word of mouth and through social media and he’s had a busy last few weeks. He’s done a number of birthday, retirement and Mother’s Day/Father’s Day caricatures recently. His most recent creation involved an 18-person caricature for a neighbouring fire department’s recruit class. As for the future, Todd Stahl is hoping to get back to work soon, but in the meantime, he’s spending more time drawing. His website, www. toddstahl.ca has samples of his creations and an order form. If you’d like to call him for information, he can be reached at 519999-3885.
Last week’s story about the Leamington Princess Pharmacy and Central Erie Shores Walk-In Clinic contained some incorrect information. The hours of operation were incorrect in the article. The pharmacy is open Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 7pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 9am to 3pm. The walk-in clinic is currently open Mondays and Wednesdays from
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Leamington artist Todd Stahl is busy drawing caricatures at his home. Stahl recently turned his layoff from COVID-19 into a chance to ramp up his artistic endeavours. He creates caricatures for birthdays, retirements and other celebrations. Photos from Todd Stahl collection
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Back in the days of Rowan and Mar- be wearing masks in public. tin’s Laugh-In, that phrase was uttered We bought four cloth masks last week many times in every episode. Sadly, at a very reasonable price. those times are gone, but there are lots It was our first time wearing them of judges out there, on both sides of the and it was mighty uncomfortable, but I coin. kept telling myself that it’s the new norI am probably one of them, if I have mal. The problem is, that it isn’t the new to be honest. normal yet. I’ll drive by a group of teens hanging I would say maybe 30 per cent of the out at the skate park and say to myself, shoppers in the stores are wearing them “Well there’s some great social distanc- and that’s likely being generous. ing.” With a spike in local confirmed casOr for the guy who gets es this past week, we a little too close in line at RIB’S should all tread a little the grocery store, I want more carefully. to pull a measuring tape RAMBLINGS Wait that extra secout of my pocket and ex- Mark Ribble ond before you reach tend it toward him. in for that jar of peanut As this virus goes on, I’m seeing more butter. Face it, all we have in the world and more people becoming cavalier right now is time, so you might as well about social distancing. use it up to protect yourself and others. So maybe people have a momentary I’m not going to judge you for not lapse of their senses. wearing a mask. I’m also not going to We are ten weeks in. It should be sec- judge you for wearing one. ond nature by now. Don’t be a close talker, though. I will I’ve heard of people who are getting judge you for that. funny looks for wearing a mask into a I work in an industry where I meet a retail store. lot of new people and am supposed to The necessary truth is that we’d better shake a lot of hands. I think those days get used to wearing masks for the fore- are done and I’m okay with that. seeable future. I believe that, eventually, I’m probably one of the friendliest stores will require you to wear a mask guys you’re going to meet, let’s just or you won’t be allowed entry. leave it at that. We can all be friendly It’s becoming increasingly evident from six feet away. that this nasty virus is not going to go And for goodness sake, stop spitting away without a fight and that fight may when you talk.
Memories Memories of...of... Kingsville, Leamington Kingsville, Leamington andand Wheatl ey Wheatley
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 boats photo shows horse-drawn hearse, for the funeral of Mrs. Wigle, waters nee EllenofBrush, The could abe taken through theused placid canal or out into Darius the rougher Lake who Erie.died Thisin 1918 at the age years. She her husband lived at 35 Spruce Street.Beach Their imposing homewas wastaken demolished photograph ofofan65unidentifi edand family, standing outside the Cedar Drug Store, in the late2004 1940s or early 1950s. around to make way for part of the present playground of St. John de Brebeuf Catholic Elementary School. Her husband, Darius, was a local entrepreneur who had many business interests in Kingsville and the surrounding area.
A Look at at Leamington’ s PastPast courtesy of of C. C.Scott A Look Leamington’s courtesy Scott Holland 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.
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Dear Editor: I don’t believe that shoppers in Leamington are protecting themselves and others. Very few people are wearing masks when shopping in stores that are often overcrowded, particularly in the lower retail area of Erie St. Some people are shopping with young children. Many stores are making a good effort at following the suggested protocols. However, others are not doing much
at all. Where is the enforcement? Where are the inspectors? I sincerely hope that the new mobile testing vehicle stops by the Walmart parking lot to test people. We are going to have a greater outbreak in the county if citizens continue to ignore the medical experts.
April 1982 — The Atom division champion for Leamington Minor hockey this year was Fox Ready Mix. Back row: Coaches Harry Hoch and Jeff Tiessen. Middle row: Yves Poisson, David DeLellis, John Cervini, Chris Cervini, Ron Chausse. Front row: Scott Simpson, Andrew Krueger, Jerry Klassen, Derek Cerovski, Jeremy Shaften.
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Leamington lifts restrictions on parks, parking lots LEAMINGTON — The Municipality of Leamington has opened municipal parks and parking lots, the Rotary Leash-Free Dog Park, the Leamington Skate Park, as well as picnic sites, benches and shelters located within those areas. The announcement follows the opening of Leamington Municpal Marina and the boat ramp last week. The previous provincial restrictions that closed these areas to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been lifted as part of the Ontario
Government’s first stage of reopening. Park crews continue to work to set out picnic tables in advance of the weekend and citizens are advised that picnic tables, benches, railings, etc., located in municipal parks and recreational areas are not sanitized. Members of the public are asked to maintain physical distancing at all times, limit groups to five people or fewer and carry hand sanitizer. Public washrooms in parks will remain closed as the municipality develops sufficient sanitiz-
ing and cleaning standards. Outdoor playgrounds, play structures and equipment, beaches and splash pads remain closed until later stages of the province’s reopening plan. “As the Ontario Government continues to lift restrictions, the municipality will require time to prepare amenities for safe use relative to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said a recent news release. More information will be released as restrictions are eased.
Outdoors Club cancels fishing derbies LEAMINGTON BOAT RAMP BUSY
LEAMINGTON — The boat launch ramp at Leamington Municpal Marina did brisk business last week. once the winds and waves subsided. The ramp in Leamington officially opened on Tuesday, May 19 after the Province of Ontario lifted restrictions. On Saturday morning, May 23, there were at least a dozen boats lined up waiting to use the ramp and get out on Lake Erie. The weekend’s nice weather kept marina attendants busy. Sun photo
Libro creates Loyal-2-Local Challenge
LEAMINGTON — Libro Credit Union has developed a unique way to support local businesses during the current COVID crisis. The credit union is calling on the residents of Southwestern Ontario to follow their lead with launch of their Loyal2-Local Challenge. Libro is asking the public to make a purchase at a local business and join a massive effort to support those local businesses at a time when so many are fighting to survive. Libro launched this wave of support last week by giving each of their 700 employees $25 to spend. They were asked to spend the money on something from their favourite local business and post it on social media using the hashtag #Loyal2LocalChallenge. This initiative should immediately put thousands of dollars into the local economy and Libro hopes that other Ontarians will follow suit. “It’s all about making the choice to support local and asking others to do the same thing,” said Libro’s Brand Specialist, Emily Strybosch. “ It makes sense for the local economy too, because money spent in local businesses keeps more of our resources in the
area.” The Loyal-2-Local challenge runs until June 5.
WHEATLEY — The Southwest Outdoors Club (SWOC) has cancelled the 2020 Kids’ Fishing Derby and the Big Boyz Fishing Tournament due to ongoing public health and safety issues. Uncertainty around what the social distancing rules will be this summer, the possibility
that a second virus wave could occur and continuing high water levels and possible ramp closures have played into this decision. The tournaments at Erieau and Mitchell’s Bay were cancelled earlier as have most well known tournaments in southern Ontario. SWOC has announced
that their meetings continue to be suspended until further notice. “We’d like to thank the families, anglers, sponsors and club volunteers for their support of past SWOC events and we look forward to seeing everyone in 2021,” said spokesperson Sheilah Marans.
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Local artisan hand-painting kindness gems during crisis
LEAMINGTON — Since early April, artisan Patti ‘Rainbow’ Wheeler has been busily handpainting glass kindness gems, stones and crafting glass and copper Coronas to give away. Whether hidden at Leamington Municipal Marina for strangers to find, or gifted to essential workers in both healthcare and retail, her goal is to brighten someone’s day at this otherwise dark time. So far she has painted more than 200 gems and more than 100 Coronas and is still busy creating more. Patti and her husband Barry Wheeler moved to Leamington from Erin,
Ontario in 2017 to be closer to family Jan Hall and Susan Wheeler-Hall. Due to Barry’s cancer and permanent disability, he is at very high risk, forcing the couple to take extra precautions during the pandemic. The time in isolation weighed heavily on both Patti and Barry until this idea was born. They find that bringing joy to others is contagious. Recently, Barry ventured out on his scooter with their dog Minnie at his side, to assist in hiding these gifts all along the waterfront and his outlook brightened through the process of giving. A tree at the Leam-
ington Marina park is known as “The Wishing Tree’ and they routinely place the kindness gems and Coronas there for any and all to find. Recently, someone set up a miniature tea party in the wishing tree, and painted stones have been spotted throughout the marina area and Seacliff Park. During pre-Covid 19 times, Patti ‘Rainbow’ Wheeler’s work could be found at the Point Pelee Gift Shop, the Leamington Art Gallery and Merli’s in Kingsville.
Kindness gems created by Patti Wheeler, right. The local artisan is spreading happiness through her hand painted items. Photo submitted
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Bubby is what we call a Secret Admirer. He is a six year old male. He takes a little while to adjust to new places, but once he feels safe he’s really a great guy! He loves to be pet and is particularly fond of head scratches. He doesn’t have much care for toys, but that’s just because he plays his own game- hide and seek! Bubby will need a calm, quiet home who will give him the chance to relax before showering him with love. Due to COVID-19 adoptions are currently being held ONLINE ONLY. To apply to adopt Agile or any other available animals, please visit windsorhumane.org and check out the adoptable animals pages. Instructions for how to apply online are listed. Adoption consultations will be held over the phone and a virtual meeting will be set up for you and the pet. If all goes well, payment will be taken over the phone, paperwork will be emailed to you directly, and your new pet will be delivered to you while maintaining social distancing. Please note that at this time payment is ONLY able to be made by Visa or Mastercard.
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Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Assessment Centre offers testing
DREDGING AT WHEATLEY HARBOUR
Dredging work continued at the entrance to Wheatley Harbour last week, as this excavator was busy drawing sand from near the shoreline. Sun photo
McGregor Music Festival postponed until September McGREGOR — The 31st Annual McGregor Music Festival will take place this year a little later than its typical dates. The festival, hosted by the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation will be held on September 20 at Co-An Park in McGregor. Gates open at 11 am with a jam-packed musical lineup, food, raffles and their infamous pig auction.
Two Creeks cancels entire concert season
WHEATLEY — The Wheatley Two Creeks Association has made the difficult decision to cancel their entire Summer Concert Series for the 2020 season. Due to celebrate their 28th season, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on those celebrations and the 28th season will have to wait until 2021. This announcement comes about a week after they had announced they were cancelling the June portion of their concert schedule. The grounds are open at Two Creeks Conservation Area and the association invites you to explore the grounds this summer.
Maydan, William “Willy”
60 years, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at his home in Leamington. Beloved husband of Ann (LeBoeuf). Dear father of Breanna Maydan (Trevor Ferguson), Mike Maydan (Lindsey). Loving Dzedo of Cedar, Wyatt, and Silas. Dear son of Mary and the late William Maydan. Dear son-in-law of Joan LeBoeuf and the late Romeo. Dear brother of Debbie Vanderweyst (Bruce) and brother-inlaw of Tom LeBoeuf (Andrea), Fran Rivard (Dave), Julie Faubert, Richard LeBoeuf (Jennifer), Mark LeBoeuf (Amy). Willy will be missed by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held. A Celebration of Willy’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Wheatley Legion Br. 324 by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Friends may share memories and make memorial donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Omstead, Arleigh 86 years, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Erie Shores Hospice. Beloved husband of the late Gail Omstead (1993). Dear father of Mark Omstead (Sue), Lisa Omstead (Joseph), Scott Omstead (Linda), Noelle Omstead. Loving grandfather of Erin, Paul (Dana), Jordan, Megan (Matt) and great grandfather of Ryan, Madison, Ashton and great great grandfather of Dawson and Xylon. Dear brother of the late Leonard Sr., late Duane, late Rex, late Gordon, late Donna (Lougheed), late Norman and the late Robert. A private service was held to celebrate Arleigh’s life. Memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Over 1740 square ft, 3 bedroom home. Two full baths, fireplace, granite or quarts countertops . Situated on a deep lot. Choose your colours! Call Flora McNeil or Craig McNeil for details.
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72 PULLEY RD., LEAMINGTON
MLS # 20000261 | Features 2 beds, 2 baths, a spacious master suite with walk-in closet & ensuite. The open concept design with vaulted ceilings & wall of windows is breathtaking. The kitchen offers ample cupboards for storage & stainless-steel appliances. All of this is adjacent to the dining & conversation area with a cozy gas fireplace. Fantastic curb appeal with decorative storage shed + covered parking. Waterside you will enjoy; new deck, sitting areas, hot tub (gas line) & lakeviews as far as the eyes can see!
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Realty House S U N PA R L O U R I N C . B R O K E R A G E Independently Owned & Operated
55 ERIE ST. NORTH, LEAMINGTON
322-2233
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LOUIE SAAD P.Eng. Broker/Owner
519-919-7223
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519-818-4432
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LAKEFRONT LIVING - Custom built by one of the area’s finest builders and it has been lovingly maintained. All three floors are finished. Lakefront living at its best. If you want large rooms in a super home call today. Site has a second structure suitable for many uses. Located in one of Essex County’s finest areas. All agents should discuss a future local improvement charge with LBO.
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Turnkey building price includes all permits & engineering site work including paving. HST is above asking price & the responsibility of the buyer. Super visibility & tremendous access to all major highways. All walls & flooring (leaseholds) are included in the asking price.
NEED A SHOP?
Office is about 768 sq. ft attached shop is about 2640 sq. ft. pole barn about 1920 sq. ft. totaling about 5328 sq. ft. Great location across from Rona. Super layout, plenty of parking and marshaling area. Zoning allows for many different uses. Office has radiant in floor heating. Rear of site is fenced for outside storage.
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STAY SAFE 800-802 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON E FOR SAL E OR LEAS
• Established variety store on busy Hwy #3 between Leamington & Wheatley • Many updates, bright and clean storefront & paved parking on corner lot • Additional rental income with 3 bdrm home & 2 bdrm apartment
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V/L MERSEA RD 5, LEAMINGTON
• 2 ½ acre treed lot on the corner of Mersea Rd 5 & Highway 77 • Offers many possibilities, zoned commercial-septic to be installed • Municipality to approve any site plan and usage of site
CALL CONRAD @ 519-818-4435
3950 3RD CONCESSION, ESSEX
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• Stunning 1 yr old townhome fully finished on both levels to the same high end quality • Master W/walk-in closet & 3-pc ensuite, main flr laundry-appliances & blinds included • Open concept lwr lvl W/2 bdrms, 4-pc bath and entrance to covered patio area
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211 ROBSON RD., LEAMINGTON $574,900
Welcome to 211 Robson, prime location across from Lake Erie, walking distance to marina & a quick drive to point pelee park. Beautiful. This home is approx. 1865 sq ft on the main floor. Home features: 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, custom design for gatherings & growing family! Featuring open concept living with dining and living areas open to the kitchen. Covered rear porch, master suite with walk-in closet & ensuite bath. Fully finished lower level, double garage, main floor laundry and much, much more! Call l/s today.!
SE FOR LEA
• Professional office space for lease with high visibility in the core area of town • Approx 3000 sq ft available including offices and board room • On-site parking as well as municipal lot next to building
557 HWY. 77, LEAMINGTON $449,000 Welcome to this well-maintained home, great for the growing family & if you are looking for property that’s still close to town. This home features: 4 lrg bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, hardwood flooring, living room w/gas fireplace and new roof (2018). Beautiful nature backyard w/in-ground pool. Property lot is 94.42 x 491.97. This home is move in ready & waiting for you to make it your own. Call l/s to view.
14 FOREST AVE., LEAMINGTON $399,000
Welcome to Leamington’s prime location. This beautiful 2 sty home is located across from Seacliff Park. One block away from Seacliff Beach as well as shopping nearby. Home has a lot to offer & great for entertaining. Home features: 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and liv room on main lvl & upper lvl. Home is move in ready, don’t miss out! Call l/s today to view
178 LAKESHORE, LEAMINGTON $319,000
Are you looking for waterfront?! This home is perfect for a little mini vacation. They say ‘good things come in small packages.’ that is absolutely true for this gorgeous custom-built gem on the shores of lake erie. Approx 11 years ago this home was renovated from foundation to roof. It boasts custom cabinetry throughout, open concept with a view from every room, office/pantry w/built-ins, the bdrm features a wall of custom closets. Drawers along w/ french doors opening to spectacular sunrises, hardwood, ceramic, hot water on demand, forced air gas/central air, upgraded appliances, coved moldings. Pot lights throughout, unique pocket table built into island and so much more. This home is built for year-round living but perfect for the retiree/ snowbird. For that extra bedroom a 25 ‘ travel trailer is included.
198 LAKESHORE, LEAMINGTON $459,900
SOLD
This waterfront estate has the wow factor! Endless potential for weekly renting, would make an amazing b&b or lush private spa, shoreline protected, 264’ of frontage site area approx 1.5 acres that is treed, gorgeous perennial gardens, incredible ground lvl water access for swimming & water sports, 1.5 sty home has had a total designer make over, main flr 2 bdrms, 3pc bath, 3 sitting & lounging areas w/amazing waterview/front rm gas fireplace & french doors, din rm that lead out onto a patio/pergola & hot tub on lake side, laundry & sauna rm, 2nd lvl mbdrm w-in clst, 1-2 pc bath & 2nd full bath, 15’ x 18’ balcony overlooking lake erie, full bsmt for storage. Circular driveway, hrwd flrs, stone counter tops. Close to golf, marinas, point pelee national park. This ppty must be viewed to fully appreciate.
CALL BILL @ 519-564-6515
838 SOUTH MIDDLE, LAKESHORE
• 100 acres of vacant land fronting on 2 roads-excellent greenhouse site • 3 phase hydro, natural gas and municipal water • Location of all utilities to be verified by the buyer
CALL ED @ 519-322-8643
55 ERIE N, LEAMINGTON SE FOR LEA
• 1.7 acre picturesque treed lot in Pleasant Valley-3 bdrm bungalow W/natural FP • Home also features woodstove and lots of character in the middle of nature • 24’ x 70’ insulated workshop complete with hydro, heat & a concrete floor
4 ALDERTON, LEAMINGTON $365,000 Move in ready to this well maintained spotless ranch in a desirable neighbourhood. Home features: 2 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms, dining room area could be converted back to 3rd bedroom upstairs. Beautiful sun room area to sit & enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning. Lower lvl fully finished, featuring open concept family room & rec room, attached double garage. Backyard features deck, storage shed and fenced in yard. Location is near parks, shopping and schools. Hardwood & ceramic throughout the house. Call today to view.
• 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
CALL LOUIE or BECKY @ 519-919-7223
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$269,900
Build your future home: 61’ x irrgular lot (unserviced), zoned R6 located near Marina & Park
V/L BRUCE, LEAMINGTON
$497,895
2 beds & 2 full baths condo; in unit laundry; appliances; balcony; storage & underground parking
101-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE
$2250/ MONTH
For Lease: 2 beds & 2 baths condo with private balcony + parking at Lakeside Park Place
$699,000
Peaceful 10-acre hobby farm; immaculately kept with 4 beds, 2 baths & 32’ x 56’ barn with hydro
247 NORTH TALBOT, KINGSVILLE $599,900
Beautiful 1,700 sqft lakehouse with 3+1 beds & 2 baths on ~3-acres with 278’ frontage
$579,900
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Spacious home in ideal country location; 3+2 beds, 2 baths with fully furnished lower level
330 COUNTY RD. 14, COTTAM
$999,900
~88 acres of land located on the west branch of Two Creeks. Potential for upscale lots.
4206 TALBOT TRAIL, CHATHAM-KENT 371 & 436 CONC. 1, WHEATLEY
Quaint bungalow with 2+1 beds & 2 baths; new detached 2-car garage + 32’x36’ outbuilding
$699,900
$119,900
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Updated mobile with 2 beds & 1 bath on quiet dead-end street in Viscount Estates
59 TRACEY, ESSEX To be built: 2 beds & 2 baths family home in Golfside Village near park & golf course
103 CONSERVATION, KINGSVILLE
2 beds & 2 full baths condo; in unit laundry; appliances; balcony; storage & underground parking
Beautifully-kept & fully-finished raised ranch with 3+1 beds & 2 baths; located in town
84 FOSTER, WHEATLEY
Investment opportunity: 2 fully furnished lakefront homes, 2 beds + 2 baths & 2 beds + 1 bath
1004 & 1006 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON $554,900
Build your dream home: luxurious 3 beds, 2.5 baths near Winery. Customize your finishes today!
191 GRANDVIEW, KINGSVILLE
Under Construction: 1-floor living in this affordable 1,100 sq ft semi with 2 beds & 1 bath
1021 A OAK, KINGSVILLE
$494,511 $349,900
$369,900
13 WILKINSON, LEAMINGTON
$999,900
92 DANA, ESSEX $359,900
Exquisite lakefront home with breathtaking views; 3 beds, 2 baths & featured packed!
322 ROBSON, LEAMINGTON
$389,900
Renovated 2 beds & 1 bath mobile with brand new appliances; park approval required
407-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE
305-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE
$575,000
$149,900
$429,900
Vacant land to STARTING @ $134,900 build private dream home on 25 acres with 453’ frontage; close to amenities
To Be Built: Custom home with high-end finishes; 3 beds, 2 baths in the heart of town
229 BERNATH, KINGSVILLE
Vacant lots for sale in final stage of premier development featuring upscale homes
$189,900
Lakefront property (~1,300 sqft) with 3 beds & 3 baths requiring some TLC & a breakwall
V/L MERSEA RD 21, LEAMINGTON KLONDYKE LOTS, CHATHAM-KENT 238 COTTERIE PARK, LEAMINGTON $429,000
Stunning 2 beds, 2 baths lakefront home with quality workmanship throughout
72 PULLEY, LEAMINGTON
$2150/ MONTH
For Lease: 2 beds & 2 baths condo with private balcony + parking at Lakeside Park Place
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Landmark family business lasted over 100 years
By C. Scott Holland LEAMINGTON — Until a decade ago, residents around Leamington and for that matter, southwestern Ontario, often visited one of Leamington’s longest running businesses. The attraction was Jackson’s China and Furniture store on the north side of Talbot St. W. The business began in 1887, a few years after George W. Jackson had left home (the village of Napier near Glencoe) and moved to Hamilton, where he became a traveling salesman for a stationery firm. Soon he decided to go into business for himself and bought John McRobbie Selkirk’s stationery business in Leamington. George married Eliza Foster in 1887 and stated, “It is cheaper to marry her than to pay her $2,000 a week in wages!” The couple lived in a grand house on the corner of Talbot W. and Albert St. (now where Gabriele’s sits). Not long after he started the stationery business, he sold it to James Leonard and took the wallpaper portion of the business and moved to the southeast corner of the main intersection. He expanded business
A look at its first location - George W. Jackson started the store on the SW corner where the Cox clothing store sits in this photo from 1900. Photo from Scott Holland collection
middle of three stores on the north side on Talbot St. W.. By 1908 he had moved the American Express office to the railway station and bought the china businesses of P. Phillips, James Evans and Arthur Noble. By 1912, the furniture department was started and in 1914 his son Foster Jackson joined the business. The business was enlarged in 1916, when George W. bought the store to the west and had archways cut into the walls so people could move from one section to the other. Early indications of the store’s success were the fact
by taking over the American Express Co. and soon purchased the china and crockery department of S. G. Morse’s Busy Big Store. Besides those goods, his store also sold school supplies, toys and many other items. A large book-like sign indicated the business outside the store and, in later years, a teapot sign would be a familiar sight. In early ads, the store even stated that “produce (was) taken” eggs, meat or whatever a farmer had to offer as part of a deal. On Jan. 1, 1900, he purchased and moved the business to the
that one of the first wallpaper shipments they received was for 120 bundles - or 6,000 rolls and china arriving from England came in huge “hogs heads” (barrels) and were unpacked behind the store. China was a highly popular item until the store’s final days. During 1926, a damaging fire struck the grocery store to the east. Because of the blaze, Jackson’s suffered a tremendous loss of goods and damage to the store. George and Foster immediately rebuilt and purchased the lot where the grocery store had been and again enlarged the location. George passed away in 1932 at the age of 71. Foster took over the business ownership and in 1946, he opened a Jackson’s store on Division St. S. in Kingsville. He co-owned it with his brother, barrister John
A. Jackson. That store operated for 22 years. It closed when Foster retired in 1968. During Jackson’s 100th anniversary in 1987, Foster stated that the main reason for its longevity was the addition of Leamington’s Heinz factory. Foster’s son, Bob Jackson joined the business in 1949 and became the third generation of the family to run the store. He stayed with the business until it was sold about 10 years ago. Another big change happened when the original name of George W. Jackson & Son was changed in 1962 to Jackson’s China and Furniture. Their list of employees published during their 100th anniversary had many well-known local names and with 120 years of dedication to their customers, Jackson’s was certainly a notable landmark business.
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This letter is just to clarify my position re: the drive through lane at our west end Leamington Tim Hortons. On the day of my “discussion” with the other driver there, I entered the parking lot from the south, then travelled east across the front of the buildings to the east, and entered the drive through lane at the point where I feel everyone is supposed to. While I would probably seldom or never enter the lot from the west, I would follow the same route, if I did. It is obvious that I and the other driver will have to agree to disagree
on this matter, and if I am wrong, I apologize. If faced with the same situation again in the future, I will probably err on the side of caution, and let the other driver enter, in case I am wrong. I will still have no use for the driver in the lane closing for construction purposes on a four lane highway who speeds up and forces her/his way into the front of the line rather than merging as soon as it is safe to do so, as I mentioned in my prior letter. And yes, my wife and I do stoop to pick up after our dog when we are
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1966 Juniors won the Ontario title in dramatic fashion
By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — The Leamington Juniors won the Ontario Baseball Association Junior ‘A’ championship in 1966 with a mix of veterans and rookies. Don Nicholson was the team’s manager and Doug Lambier took the coaching reins. At the season’s start, the Leamington squad consisted of three pitchers in Bob Lambier, rookie Neil Bradbury and crafty lefty Bob Will. The team’s catching duties were handled by rookies Ron Haley and Larry Scratch. Veteran John Arrowsmith anchored the infield at first base with back-up support from rookie Brian Brown. Hugh Sheldon and Gerry Harris shared second base duties. Rookies Jim Creech and Randy Manery played shortstop, while third base was the property of veteran Don B r u n e r. The outfield was comprised of veterans Pete Enns and Dick Wales, with help from Dave Wilkinson, Roger Whittle, Harris and Will. The roster fluctuated throughout the season. May 12, 1966 The Juniors started the year off right as they shaded Wheatley 7-5 with Lambier getting the win on the mound. Bradbury finished the game and together they claimed 18 strikeout victims.
Ken Bradley and Dale Pickle combined on the mound for Wheatley. Bruner and Haley each had two hits for the winners, while Ken Elliott and Rick Thompson had two each for Wheatley. June 23, 1966 The Leamington Juniors dropped a tight 5-4 decision to Kingsville, falling to second place in the Essex County League standings. Their record stood at 6-3 after this loss. Garry Gale checked Leamington on seven hits for the victory, while Bob Lambier took the loss with cleanup help from Bradbury. Jim Hiser, Mike Stahl and Gale each had two hits to lead Kingsville. Randy Manery had three hits for Leamington and Jim Creech had two. August 4, 1966 The Leamington Juniors were reeling after they posted their third loss in four games, this one at the hands of Maidstone by a 4-2 score. Maidstone pitcher Bob Croft dominated for most of the game, allowing two Leamington runs in the eighth inning. Bradbury and Lambier again shared the pitching chores for Leamington, allowing six hits and deserved a better fate. Manery and Bruner each had two hits for Leamington. September 15, 1966 The Leamington Juniors advanced to the semi-finals of the
The 1966 Leamington Juniors. Standing, left to right, are Don Nicholson (manager), Ron Haley, Bob Will, Roger Whittle, Jim Creech, Dave Wilkinson, Dick Wales, John Arrowsmith, Brian Brown, Bob Lambier, Doug Lambier (coach). Kneeling are Hugh Sheldon, Don Bruner, Kevin Nicholson (bat boy), Neil Bradbury and Gerry Harris. Absent: Randy Manery. Photo courtesy of Jill Nicholson
Essex County Junior Baseball League playoffs by beating Amherstburg in two straight games. They won the first game 7-2 and then nipped them 4-3 in ten innings in game two. Ron Haley led off the tenth inning with a single and rode home on Gerry Harris’ game-winning single to clinch the series. Bradbury went the whole ten innings for the win, while Harris went four-for-five and Haley went three-for-four at the plate. The Juniors would go on to lose in three games to Tecumseh for the Essex County title, but the best was yet to come. September 29, 1966 The Leamington Juniors found themselves one victory away from being crowned OBA Junior ‘A’ champs with an 8-6 win over Orillia at the Leamington fairgrounds. Third-baseman Don Bruner took to the mound and pitched a complete game for the win,
giving up eight hits. With the score tied 4-4, Leamington scored three runs in the fifth to take a commanding lead and never looked back. Sheldon, Bruner, Bradbury and Creech all had two hits for Leamington. The big fifth inning was led by Arrowsmith, Creech, Brown and Sheldon. October 6, 1966 The Leamington Juniors dropped a 1-0 decision in Orillia, setting up a final showdown at a neutral location for game three of the Ontario finals. Bruner, Haley and Creech had the only Leamington hits. Bradbury, locked into a pitching duel with Orillia’s Glen Woodrow, struck out 13 and only allowed three Orillia hits. The winners scored their only run in the bottom of the ninth. October 13, 1966 The Leamington Juniors became Ontario champions with a 1-0 victory of their own
played at a neutral location in Ingersoll. The result was a reverse of the previous game as Neil Bradbury bested Orillia’s ace Glen Woodrow in another pitcher’s duel. Both of them threw twohitters with the only run of the game coming off the bat of John Arrowsmith, who singled in Gerry Harris in the bottom of the fifth. Bradbury shut the door the rest of the way and Don Nicholson’s squad was declared Ontario champs. The team was without shortstop Randy Manery who was away at hockey camp for the Hamilton Red Wings. Manery went on to play 582 games in the NHL and was an NHL AllStar in 1973. Manery wasn’t the only future NHL player in the series, as Orillia’s first baseman Rick Ley eventually patrolled the blueline of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Powerhouse hockey team was both loved and feared by C. Scott Holland LEAMINGTON — When it comes to local hockey, there have been few teams that amassed the fans’ love and hatred while holding a tenacity to win. The Blytheswood Mic Macs embodied that during their long existence in the South Essex Hockey League. While the SEHL no longer exists, the Mic Macs were a powerhouse in the six team league. Blytheswood captured nine first-place titles and 10 playoff crowns. The Mic Macs were the only team in the league to finish first in regular season and win the playoffs – a feat they accomplished six times. Four players (Bill MacKenzie, Larry McDonald, Max Riediger and Bob Lafleur) won six scoring titles. Goalies Bob Wallace and Peter Knight had the lowest goals against, with Wallace winning it four consecutive years and Knight three. Not long before the Leamington arena was completed, Recreation Director Tom Dickson let it be known that he wanted to form a local league which was outside of OHA jurisdiction. They merged two teams to form one - the Blytheswood Flyers and Hillman Canucks - establishing the Blytheswood Mic Macs. Robert McMullin was the sponsor and his “Mc” was pronounced ‘Mic’ and his other nickname was Mac. The SEHL was created on Monday Nov. 19, 1954 with five teams (Blytheswood, Wheatley Bruins, Kingsville Merchants, Harrow Pirates and Leamington Erie Produce Jets.) Cottam indicated an interest but it would be the Essex Bombers as the sixth franchise. That first season of play began on Jan. 6, 1955 and the Blytheswood entry’s roster featured Bruce Riley, Garnet Hiller, Ken Phibbs, Charles Roadhouse,
Blake Keats, Ken Hillier, Harold Puyda, Robert McDonnell, Jim Armstrong, Ray Wiper, Lyle Hatt, Ralph Phibbs, Don Horrelbeck, Grant Bowman, Larry McDonald, Lee Bowman, Rudy Derkach, Frank Toews, Bill MacMillan and player-coach Eric MacKenzie. Other notable names who would suit up for the Mic Macs in later years were Jim Butcher, Floyd and Brian Harris, Neil (Casey) Impens, Albert Jenkins, Jerry Brooks, Steve Smith, Gary Hillier, Jim Klym, Doug Gribb, Phil Setterington, Lynn Foster, Rob Johnston and Pat Ribble to name a few. In 1960-61, the league expanded to 8 teams and used both Leamington and Essex as centres for two divisions (east and west). That season had River Canard, Tecumseh, Sandwich West and Essex in the west and Blytheswood, Leamington, Harrow and Wheatley in the east. That scheme only lasted a single season. By late in the 1960s, Amherstburg and Cottam had joined as replacement teams. The three games on Monday nights played at Leamington featured thrilling, hard-hitting action. There was plenty of controversy usually involving player contracts and the powerful Blytheswood squad was often at the centre of it. The game descriptions by the likes of Gord Fisher, John Toews and Bruce Hodgson gave readers a true sense of action with lines like, “the penalty box keeper was yelling for help and pulling his hair out.” Of all the legends surrounding the league there are two that live to this day. In early April 1961, the Leamington Indians met the Mic Macs in game three of the finals with the series knotted. Fans had littered the ice with papers
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refs would be available for the playoff contest. The game was played anyway and Cottam’s Jerry Newman scored just as the buzzer sounded to end the game. The refs counted it. But Wheatley protested it and the SEHL decided to negate the game and replay it as game five if necessary. In game four of the series, the Cottam coach pulled his team off the ice at 5:27 of the third. Wheatley took the series and headed to the finals. The league’s competitive play had not changed but over the course of its final decade, poor attendance was one of the main causes of its demise and perhaps it could have continued. Unfortunately, it didn’t and the Seaway League was soon born. A bit later, the Leamington Senior Men’s Hockey League took the Monday night slot.
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The 1957-58 Blytheswood Mic Macs. Front row: Ralph Phibbs, Bill MacKenzie, Eric MacKenzie (coach), Richard Phibbs (president), Ken Phibbs, Jim MacKenzie (GM), Garnet Hillier, Grant Bowman. Middle row: Wayne Ives, Ray Wiper, Everett Hillier (director), Glen Wiper (director), John Rahm (director), Jack Young (treasurer), Albert Jenkins, Bob Wallace. Back row: Jim Armstrong, Bruce Riley, Larry McDonald, Bill Bailey, Art Verhaeghe, Jerry Brooks, and Floyd “Butch” Harris. Scott Holland photo
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Former Heinz Ladies League celebrating 45 years ladies leagues only and they were By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — The H.J. Heinz not allowing anymore leagues,” says Ladies Golf League had its beginnings Hoflick. “You must remember, this was in 1975, when Marianne Neufeld and 1975 when women were restricted as to Barbara Hoflick joined forces to get the hours of play.” The ladies league started. found a loopThey first had to apply hole as the for a sanction from Heinz Heinz Men’s to allow a ladies league to league was be formed under the Heinz already sancname. tioned and with Once Heinz granted permission mission, they had to apply —Mary Ann Sherman pofe rthe Men’s at Erie Shores Golf & CounLeague, they try Club for league status, fell under that but were turned down at the time. Erie Shores was not granting H.J. Heinz Golf League umbrella. To accomplish this, the ladies had to follow any outside leagues at that time. “We were told that there were two the men and their tee times and day of
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play as well as any league rules that were in place. “We were only allowed 20 players and all ladies had to take five weeks of lessons before we could begin league play,” said Hoflick. “After three years of following the men, we were given the opportunity to expand to 25 players and have separate tee-off times,” recalls Hoflick. The league eventually grew to about 60 players with Heinz retirees and spouses of Heinz retirees. From those humble beginnings came a strong ladies golf league that would outlast the Heinz Company in this town. In 2016, after the closing of Heinz Canada, the league sponsorship was taken over by Reid Funeral Home.
Barbara Hoflick is still an active member of the league, which will begin its 45th season on June 15. According to league representative, Mary Ann Sherman, they are looking forward to hitting the links once again, but under very different circumstances. “The COVID pandemic will dampen any of the celebrations we were going to have,”says Sherman. “But we will make the best of it and have fun doing it.” “Barb Hoflick and Carol Bell were instrumental in securing Reid Funeral Home as our league sponsor,” she added. For more information on the Reid Funeral Home Ladies Golf League, call the Pro Shop at Erie Shores Golf Course.
1980 Juveniles won protests, lost games in OMHA final By C. Scott Holland LEAMINGTON — Forty years ago the Leamington Juvenile Ardiel Bulldogs had a chance to claim an OMHA title. At the time the Leamington Flyers had captured the Jr. C crown vs Bradford while the Juvenile squad faced off against Streetsville. The last time that Leamington had captured an OMHA title in that division was back in 1963-64 and the 1979-80 team was poised to add that piece of hardware to its laurels. But like in any sport, a strange thing happened along the way. Facing Streetsville, who had defeated Lindsay and Aurora to meet Leamington in the finals, found them at a clear disadvantage on the road. They split the opening weekend games losing 7-5 at Streetsville in the opener and then edging their opponents 5-4 here. While the split of the first two games of the best-of-seven was fine for the locals but the next three contests were slated for Streetsville. The Bulldogs lost the next two and Leamington coach Cliff Quick filed a ‘double-barreled’ protest along with the $100 fee one involving each of the third and fourth games. The gist of the first game protest revolved around Streetsville’s Kenny Whetham, who had been handed a game misconduct. The second one regarded a decision by the referee in Streetsville, who it was alleged allowed Streeetsville players out of the penalty box during delayed infractions. Before game five of the series was played, the OMHA handed down its decision. Leamington won both protests but forcing that game to be replayed.
Despite winning the two protests the Bullldogs lost two games in Streetsville and watched the OMHA title fade away. Streetsville handled them easily with a 9-3 lashing and then after a 20 minute rest, finished and won the next game 7-3. The team included Paul Humber, Greg Sellon, Mark Ribble, Manuel Silva, John Bernhardt, Richard Kos, Matt Phibbs, Ron Martin, Howard Forsyth, Dave Manning, Tracy Wiper, Phil Wiper, Steve Lewis, Mike Co-
lasanti, Jay Pepper, Tim Hanna, coach Cliff Quick, team sponsor Bill Ardiel. Just a quick note to Scott’s story: Streetsville played two playoff series to get to the final, while Leamington played five. Needless to say, we were fairly beaten up by the time the finals came along. After ousting Shoreline and Wallaceburg, we upset three favourites in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Goderich and Stoneybrook. In game three, the Streetsville player, Whetham got in a fight with our defenceman, Jay Pepper and they were both ejected. Pepper was in
the shower when Whetham charged into our dressing room and attacked him. He probably should have been suspended forever but was not. That was the root of one protest and the other involved multiple Streetsville players being assessed pentalties, along with multiple Leamington players. As one penalty on the scoreboard expired, the next was supposed to start but the timekeeper let a Streetsville player out during play, who then went down and scored a goal. — Mark Ribble
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Having fun at cruise nights
With the COVID-19 virus prompting the cancellation of many classic car shows and cruise nights this summer, let’s look back at some of the fun we had in days gone by. I snapped the photo you see here at a cruise night in the east end of Toronto about 25 years ago. The car is a 1939 Packard convertible with fog lights, fender skirts, and big wide whitewall tires. The owner is behind the wheel and his name was Larry Duggan (now passed on) and he knew how to have fun with old cars and to share that fun with everyone he met. We see him here with a carload of friends who piled in to go for a ride. Even Larry’s dog
was in the car! The bright red paint job could be seen from a mile away, and that was OK with Larry. He bought the car from
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someone in New Brunswick and drove non-stop all the way back to Toronto. He was so excited about his new purchase that when he got back home, he drove directly over to a friend’s house to show him this car even though it was two in the morning! And Larry had another Pack-
ard as well. It was a 1955 model were made to be driven and lieved the fun you have with and in good shape except it had Larry drove them. old cars has to be shared with I once described Larry as others. no reverse gear. Whenever he went for a drive with friends having “twice the fun for half I’m always looking for stories. along, they were always happy the money” because he be- Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca. to climb out and push the car backwards into a parking spot so Larry could drive straight out again when it was time to go. He had other old cars as well – a ’39 Ford coupe, a ’32 Ford sedan, a ’32 Ford coach, and a ’36 Dodge pickup truck. All these cars were roadworthy but none of these cars were capable of winning a trophy and Larry didn’t care! These vehicles Larry Duggan and friends in his 1939 Packard convertible.
ERCA programs and facilities update
ESSEX — Working collaboratively with the Windsor-Essex community to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in accordance with local, Provincial and Federal directions, Essex Region Conservation recently announced the following updates to their programs and facilities: All programming will be cancelled until July 1, 2020. This includes public and private school programming, festivals and events, and workshops. Holiday Beach Conservation Area will open to registered seasonal campers on Friday, May 29, 2020. In keeping with Provincial direction, access will be for campers to begin preparing for the coming season. This includes trailer inspections, conducting repairs and cleaning, and set up (if the trailer is not already in the park). Operational procedures are being refined and will be communicated to seasonal campers to ensure the continued safety of their guests and staff. Cottage rental at Holiday Beach remains suspended, in accordance with the Province of Ontario’s extended State of Emergency. The roads at Holiday Beach Conservation Area remain closed to vehicles until May 29, 2020. Until that time, visitors may park outside of the gates and walk in the park, observing proper physical distancing protocols of remaining at least two metres from any other visitor who is not part of your household. Washroom facilities will remain closed at all Conservation Areas.
June waterfowl and deer hunting draws may be postponed due to ongoing provincial regulations. The John R. Park Homestead museum, visitor centre and gift shop will remain closed. Due to overcrowding concerns and the resulting inability to maintain physical distancing, Hillman Marsh and Kopegaron Woods Conservation Areas will be closed until May 31. Provincial Offences Officers will be monitoring these sites and violators may be fined. Outdoor conservation areas and trails will continue to be open from dawn to dusk for passive use. Visitors must adhere to physical distancing protocols as explained above. Conservation area usage is monitored to ensure these guidelines are being followed so that ERCA can safely continue to offer these important natural areas for physical and mental health. However, if overcrowding becomes an issue, Conservation Areas may be required to close. All essential services including ERCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning remain active. The permitting, planning and regulatory responsibilities continue. Applications for permit can be made online at https://essexregionconservation.ca/ planning-and-permits. ERCA offices at 360 Fairview Avenue West will continue modified operations. Inquiries can be made over the phone and by email. The office is closed to walk-in visitors.
Public schools having video graduations
ESSEX — A year-end ceremony to celebrate students’ achievements in school is important and a memorable experience. However, because of the need to maintain distance from one another during COVID-19, a traditional graduation is not possible this year. The Class of 2020 will still be provided the experience, but in a dramatically different format. Each school will be producing a video graduation including many of the familiar elements including official re-
marks, a valedictory address and the announcement of student awards. The video will be broadcast on YouTube at the time and on the day previously arranged prior to the school closures. Students and families will be receiving notification from their school as a reminder. The distribution of diplomas and certificates will be determined at a later time at each school. For more information contact Public Relations Officer Scott Scantlebury at 519-255-3200 ext. 10224 (leave a message).
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