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Premier Doug Ford made the announcement on Monday, with local plans still undecided at press time.

The announcement allows previously non-essential retail businesses to re-open, with restrictions in place. This will allow in-person shopping to resume, provided the retailers follow strict guidelines including a limit of 25 per cent capacity.

With schools re-opening this week, Monday’s announcement comes as welcome news to thousands of Ontarians who have experienced a slow down in their retail employment.

Beginning February 16, the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent regions will be eased back into the COVID-19 Response Framework, but it is unclear where each region will land on the colour-coded framework scale.

Locally, Windsor-Essex County Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Wajid Ahmed, says a decision will be made later this week, as to what colour-coded part of the framework Windsor-Essex will fall under.

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MORE WINTER FUN Sledding fun continued on Sunday at Lakeside Park in Kingsville as this trio had fun going down the hills.

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Chatham-Kent’s tax increase set at 2.4 percent for 2021

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CHATHAM-KENT — Following three online community consultations and four Council Budget Committee meetings, on Wednesday, February 3, Chatham-Kent Council passed the 2021 municipal budget.

The 2.4 per cent budget increase is comprised of a 1.43 per cent infrastructure increase, an increase in spending of 5.21 per cent or $3.1M over 2020 infrastructure spending levels.

The 2021 budget included an increased investment in affordable housing, emergency housing, senior services, transit, debt reduction and sustainable investments in many services.

The overall budget increase represents a tax impact of approximately $71 on an average home assessment of $168,500.

A significant portion of commercial and industrial properties can expect to see a reduction in their 2021 tax bill in excess of 6 per cent. This reduction is attributed to the reduction in the provincial education tax rate for commercial and industrial properties to assist with the provincial COVID-19 response.

Prior to the draft budget being completed, the municipality launched a budget survey to seek input from the residents on areas of focus that were of importance to the public.

The survey had over 1300 responses, far exceeding any past survey completed on any budget.

After the recommendations were presented to council by municipal administration on January 13, administration held online consultations along with a question and answer forum on Let’s Talk CK to gather input from citizens on the recommendations. Comments were also received by e-mail.

The online consultations resulted in greater public education and understanding of the operations of the municipality and were well viewed with over 5000 views.

B u d g e t Committee DARRIN CANNIFF Chair Councillor Brock McGregor said the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic presented a challenge for staff and Council.

“Obviously, there were extraordinary challenges this year as well as a measure of uncertainty,” he said. “Through discussion among council members and staff, we were able to reach a compromise that will allow us to provide the services our citizens expect without sacrificing the future to do so.”

“The 2021 budget is the result of a lot of intense work by staff, Brock and the entire council,” said Mayor Darrin Canniff. “Every step of the way, we were mindful of the fact that we needed to create a budget that not only took into account the events of 2020, but also the reality that we need to be able to operate in a way to help our community grow in the years to come.”

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Paczkis or Poonchkies — they’re still delicious

By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Even in the middle of a pandemic, Paczki Day lives on.

Lakeside Bakery has been producing the delectable Shrove Tuesday treats for many years, but this year presents its own challenges, according to owner, Danielle Tartaro.

“We have challenges to face, but we feel we’re ready,” said Tartaro.

The famous filled donuts originate from Poland, where they are consumed once a year in honour of Shrove Tuesday, which is the last day to consume fats prior to Lent — if you are Catholic.

Shrove Tuesday is next week, February 16.

Every year, the Lakeside staff prepares for the week of paczkis the same way — by putting fresh oil in the fryer, preparing the filling stations and putting those popular white and red boxes together.

They have prepared the same way this year, but the sales end of it will be different in a couple of ways.

Under current health regulations, open-air goods are not allowed, so all paczki purchases will be pre-packed.

“We have to pre-pack them into sixpacks and dozens in order to follow the restrictions,” said Tartaro. “We can’t have them out on trays for people to choose.”

Bakery staff and ‘poonchkie helpers’ have been busy preparing the treats, which are now being made fresh daily, starting today, February 10.

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Work began Tuesday night as the dough was made and fryers heated to proper temperature, with plans to produce 10,000 paczkis. As the night wore on, everyone was at their station, making sure the fillings got into the tasty rounds of dough. That process continues for this week and into next before another paczki season is behind them.

They are once again offering seven flavours — all containing no trans fats — with the original flavour being plum.

“We’re still making the plum, but not including it in our pre-packs,” said Tartaro. “You can order plum paczkis in the custom orders.”

The custom orders are any assortment that doesn’t fall under the pre-packed portions.

For the six-pack, you will get one of each of apple, lemon, strawberry, raspberry, custard and whipped cream. If you want a dozen, you’ll receive two of each of those flavours.

Of course, if you want all one flavour, you need to order a custom order, but there is a three-dozen minimum. In that three dozen, you can pick and choose how many of each flavour you want.

Custom orders must be pre-ordered and can be picked up at the bakery.

For Danielle Tartaro and her staff, paczkis are a passion and she’s glad they can offer them up this year, while other, smaller bakeries are unable to.

“We have 4,000 square feet in the back and another 4,000 out front,” she said.

“So we have the space to accommodate enough staff and customers to get the job done.”

Lakeside’s PPE and COVID protocols have been in place since the beginning of the pandemic and Tartaro stresses that they will adhere to the guidelines as they have all through it.

“We’re very fortunate to have the space to be able to do it,” she said.

Lakeside Bakery Deli Cafe owner, Danielle Tartaro, is shown getting boxes ready for Paczki week, which runs from February 10-16 at the location on Erie Street South in Leamington. Submitted photo

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Kingsville fire victims are still looking for a home

By Mark Ribble Crystal Cox and her two boys — Chase, 15 and Gavin, 11 — were playing games upstairs in their Kingsville home on the afternoon of January 29, when their lives changed in an instant.

They heard a popping noise and shortly thereafter, Gavin thought he could smell smoke.

Their house was on fire and they scrambled to get to safety.

The house on Erie Street in Kingsville, was a rental and Crystal got her boys out just in time, although she did suffer from some smoke inhalation and they also lost their two cats in the blaze.

She had no renters insurance, and her landlord has told her that they are

not planning on re-renting the house — even if it can be repaired.

“I estimate that about 95 per cent of our stuff is gone,” said Crystal last week from a motel room in Leamington. “There’s not much left.”

The single mom and her boys have been staying at the motel since the fire broke out. The Salvation Army came forward and paid for two nights at the motel, but Crystal has had to foot the bill for the rest of the nights, at nearly $200 a night.

She’s looking for an affordable rental in the area and will go as far as the Essex area if needed.

Clothing donations have poured in to help the family of three with their plight, but they are

in dire need of a place to stay .

“We don’t even have beds anymore,” she said.

“All that’s left are the steel frames.”

Her sister, Ricki-Lynn, started a GoFundMe page to help get monetary donations rolling, which will, in turn, help them with first and last month’s rent when they are able to find a place.

The fundraising goal is $5000 and so far about $3500 has been raised.

“I give huge thanks to the community for all of their support,” said Crystal..

Now, if only someone from the community could offer them a place to rent, they’d be well on their way to beginning the long journey back to resuming their lives.

If you are interested in making a donation to help this family out, visit their GoFundMe page at https://gofund. me/49c43890. You can also email ricki-lynn@ live.ca to help out.

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Local heart patient thankful for care at Erie Shores HealthCare For Dan Gelinas, Thanksgiving Day in 2009 will always be etched in his memory.

Also etched in his memory from that day, and the days that followed, is the care he received at Erie Shores HealthCare, then known as Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

The day started like any other, with family over for Thanksgiving dinner.

“After dinner, we cleaned up and went to bed, and while my wife went to sleep, I opted to watch some TV,” he said.

“As I reached for the remote, I felt a sharp pain in my chest,” said Gelinas.

“I knew right there that something was not right.”

He roused his wife Mary Beth, and she drove him into the hospital in Leamington.

His approach to the triage window was apologetic.

“I’m sorry to interrupt, but I think I’m having a heart attack,” he told them.

“Before I got the words out, five or six people were at my side.”

He was taken into the Emergency Department, where staff began working on him. He looked over and saw a nurse, who assured him that everything was going to be fine.

Then, he blacked out.

As he blacked out, his wife — who was still sitting in the waiting room — heard the dreaded ‘code blue’ come over the hospital’s P.A. system.

When he awoke, the same nurse was still standing by his side. He heard

the doctor say, “He’s back.” With lots of lights and a flurry of activity, they were actively working to save his life.

Doctors had told his wife that he needed to go to London by ambulance, but he only had a 50-50 chance of surviving the trip.

Gelinas survived the trip and credits that nurse, whose name is Yvonne, with saving his life by accompanying him to London in that ambulance.

“She held my hand all the way there,” he said. “I truly believe that she played a big part in saving my life that day.”

In London, Gelinas underwent an angiogram procedure, where they found a blood clot very close to his heart. They inserted a stent and he was released from hospital three days later. The doctors in London had indeed saved him with the procedure.

But it’s the care he got at Erie Shores that lingers in his mind, still to this day.

“They couldn’t do enough to make sure I was taken care of,” he said.

“They saved my life.”

As for nurse Yvonne, he often wondered what happened to her over the years.

When he was asked to be part of the Care Happens Here campaign by filming a video a year-and-a-half ago, he was finally able to reconnect with Yvonne.

“She came up behind me and surprised me,” he said. “I was very surprised and happy to see her again.”

As for life after the heart attack, Gelinas says that he’s done more in

Dan Gelinas thankful for his care he received at Erie Shores HealthCare back in 2009. his life since the incident than he did before, such as running for public office and continuing his slo-pitch career.

He now has 27 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and takes nothing for granted.

“Something like this changes your mind-set,” he adds. “It makes you

realize just what is important in life.”

His gratitude to Erie Shores HealthCare shines through in every conversation and he’s happy to be alive some 11 years later.

“It’s a whole new world to me.”

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

Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 owned by Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives 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 down. cottagers not That family was doing nothing differ-owning a boat. ent than what many of us do to break The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This the monotony of COVID lockdown life photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

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Let that Pokemon go!

So we watched the big game on Sunday from the comfort of our living room. Well, I can confess that we watched the first half of the game and the halftime show, as much of a chore as that was to get through.

It left me saying, “Thank goodness The Weeknd is over.”

We managed to make some homemade potato skins and nachos and I overcooked the chicken wings we bought, but we made the best of it — just the two of us.

We were tempted to sneak the grandkids in, to at least share in the food, but we refrained from doing so, in order to do our part to help get this COVID nonsense behind us.

We haven’t seen them — except for window and patio visits — since before Christmas, as is the case with many of our readers.

We heard about people we knew having gatherings to watch the game and shook our heads at the real possibility that, just as the COVID numbers were starting to subside, spikes may occur in two weeks time due to the selfishness of some.

On the other side of the coin, we saw news footage about the young couple from Kingsville who were ticketed in Leamington for playing Pokemon Go in their van last Wednesday.

I wonder if the officer was having a bad day, or if there is more to the story than reported on the news. I ‘d hope that anyone applying the Reopening Ontario Act to that situation, should have had some leeway to issue a warning.

We’ve all fallen into the COVID fatigue phenomenon.

It’s been so long, that people are getting really tired of the lockdowns and tired of being afraid of catching this virus.

Everyone’s exhausted and I think each person has a certain level of tolerance for their lives being turned upside

RIB’S RAMBLINGS Mark Ribble

The guidelines say ‘non-essential travel’ — and yes — playing a game with your kids is probably not essential travel — but neither is going for a drive to Point Pelee, or sitting at Leamington Marina watching the sunset.

Or are they?

Some, including me, believe these are all essential in sustaining our mental health.

The OPP issued a standard statement, reiterating what the Reopening Act says, and that is, that you cannot make non-essential trips.

I guess the interpretation of ‘non-essential’ is left up to the individual officer, who, in this case, decided to issue a ticket.

None of us have handled this pandemic perfectly, from the top levels of government all the way down to the average citizen. We’ve all had our moments where we’ve thought, “should I be doing this?”

But, for the most part, Canadians have behaved very well to help stop the spread of COVID. I’d like to think that a judge will throw out the ticket issued to that family last week. Of course, we’re talking about our justice system — the same one that puts thieves and thugs back out on the streets hours after they are arrested — but that’s a column for another day.

Here are some School students in frontof of C. their school, probably in the A Look at Salem Leamington’ s Pastposing courtesy Scott Holland 1950’s. On the back of the photo are the following names: Steve, Lou, Ron, Orest, Allan.

A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy.

At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

Feb. 1984 - The 30th anniversary of the Leamington Figure Skating Club’s annual carnival was a success as they held two sold-out shows featuring figure skaters from the past and present and a tribute to the late Marilyn Lamb who as the club’s professional and spent 6 years leading the club. She had passed away in 1983. Preparing to skate as ‘Easter Eggs’ are (l-r) Christopher Marshall, Adam Meyer and Jeff Robinson.

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Remembering Jack Scott through the late Bill Gay As many of you probably read in the Southpoint Sun back on January 20, Bill Gay passed away the week before, and Scott Holland also mentioned in his story, many of the wonderful things that Bill was involved with over the years in both Leamington and Essex.

He was also a very good friend of mine, who I first met when I came to Leamington and CHYR radio in 1977.

Over the years, we were involved with several activities at the radio station, and did many live broadcasts at businesses and events in Windsor and Essex County.

As a sports fan, Bill took me to many Tigers and Blue Jays matchups at Tiger Stadium, along with also going to several Leamington Flyer and Windsor Spitfire games.

Today I’d like to pay tribute to something many people didn’t know about Bill Gay. That was his incredible knowledge and love of pop and rock & roll music from the mid-to-latter 50s through the late 60s.

FLASHBACK RADIO with Chuck Reynolds Along with introducing me to many of those artists of that era through his recollections, Bill also had a huge pile of Elvis Presley records which definitely topped his favourites list.

However, the one other artist he was really fascinated by was Jack Scott.

At that point, I had very little knowledge of Jack Scott. But that soon changed, because whenever I rode in Bill’s car over the past 15 years, that was the artist I heard most playing in his car.

You could sort of say, that Jack became a friend of mine.

Jack’s birth name was Giovanni Domenico Scafone Jr. and he was born in Windsor on January 24, 1936 – just a year and 16 days after Elvis was delivered.

While he was a Windsor boy, his family pulled up stakes and moved across the border to Hazel Park, Michigan, in 1946.

As a teenager, Giovanni and his sister Linda played at high school functions, and he was invited onto a radio show where the disc jockey suggested he change his name from Giovanni Scafone to the easy-to-say Jack Scott.

In the mid 50s, he started a hillbilly band called the Southern Drifters and they played country music until he heard Elvis Presley in 1956.

From then on, it was rockabilly and Jack signed a recording contract with ABC Paramount in 1957, soon releasing ‘Baby She’s Gone’ along with the flip side, ‘You Can Bet

Your Bottom Dollar’.

They were regional hits in the Detroit area but his breakout didn’t happen until he joined up with his vocal quartet, the Chantones, also from Windsor.

That collaboration added the perfect harmonies.

Together, with his baritone voice, they released a dual hit single, ‘My True Love’, on June 30, 1958, which made the Top 3 on the Billboard Top 100, while the flip side, ‘Leroy’, reached #11.

Over those first 41 months, Jack had an impressive record, with 19 of his songs reaching the Top 100, and three more of those landing in the Top 10, including ‘Goodbye Baby’ (#8), ‘What in the World’s Come Over You’ (#5), and ‘Burning Bridges’ (#3).

With the many thousands of groups and artists reaching the Billboard Top 100 in the 50s and 60s, only 19 others have matched or topped that plateau of 19 songs within their first 41 months.

The most notable members of this very exclusive club include The Beatles,

Elvis Presley, The Four Seasons, Bobby Darin, Sam Cooke, Frank Sinatra, The Everly Brothers, Paul Anka and Connie Francis. And, unlike so many of his fellow artists, Jack wrote most of his hit songs.

Many of his fans probably wondered why he didn’t continue having success on a national level. Some say it had more to do with him moving about to different record labels.

His first nine charting songs were with Carlton but then he moved over to Top Rank in 1960, which gave him two of his highest ranked backto-back releases.

However, the next year, he hopped over to Capitol where none of his last three releases manage to break the top 80. And after that, none of his songs charted at all, despite moving to four other record labels.

Over the years, Scott traveled and played all over North America and Europe but, sadly, it wasn’t until 2011 that he was finally recognized by

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his peers in Canada when he was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Warren Cosford, a retired radio executive who had worked at CHUM Radio and CKLW — two of the biggest Top 40 radio stations in North America — once commented that, “Jack was Canada’s first rock and roll star, a truly great singer and songwriter who inspired many kids in Canada like me to start bands”.

Jack Scott played less in recent years and 14 months ago, five days after suffering a massive heart attack, he passed away on December 12, 2019.

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Fifth annual CK Reads program CHATHAM-KENT — Chatham-Kent Public Library has announced this year’s version of CK Reads.

CK Reads is a community-wide book club where everyone in Chatham-Kent is invited to read the same book. Through discussions and programs, CK Reads

hopes to bring the community closer together through a shared love of reading. CK Reads is entering its fifth year in 2021. Two titles have been chosen for this year.

The 2021 CK Reads titles are ‘The Lost Ones’ and ‘Fight Like a Girl’, by Sheena

Kamal. CKPL invites everyone to read ‘The Lost Ones’, the first in Kamal’s Nora Watts private investigator series, set in Vancouver. In this first story, Nora and her dog Whisper set out to find the daughter Nora gave up for adoption 15 years earlier.

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CK Reads program by checking out Kamal’s ‘Fight Like a Girl’, which tells the story of Trisha, who turns to Muay Thai kickboxing to break the cycle of violence that has affected her family for generations. Reserve your copy of either title by calling or visiting your local CKPL branch or by searching Sheena Kamal at search.ckpl.ca.

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Agricultural and horticultural societies to receive funding REGIONAL — Ontario agricultural and horticultural societies, impacted by the pandemic, will receive funding support to help them through the COVID-19 recovery in 2021.

Programming details under the $5 million program were announced recently by Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association annual general meeting.

Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington, welcomed the announcement that will help protect and support agricultural and horticultural societies through the next phase of COVID-19 economic recovery.

“The demand for buying locally Ontario grown produce is increasing,” said MPP Nicholls. “Agricultural and horticultural societies, impacted by COVID-19, are getting the support they need. Encouraging people to support Ontario grown products helps our thriving Ontario economy.”

“These societies have a rich history throughout rural Ontario,” said Minister Hardeman. “They play a vital role in agricultural education and provide opportunities for young people across this province to learn and grow an appreciation for agriculture and horticulture.

This funding will help support these so-

cieties during a difficult period so they can continue to operate and contribute to our economic recovery.”

Societies have been unable to hold revenue-generating events over the past 10 months due to health and safety concerns around COVID-19.

This one-time initiative features two funding streams: • $1.8M Base Support Funding will provide eligible agricultural societies with $7,000 and eligible horticultural societies with $1,140 in funding to support their continued delivery of agricultural and horticultural education across Ontario.

• $3.2M Hardship Funding for eligible agricultural societies will provide additional support which will be based on their reported gate receipts from 2019.

This will help off-set operating losses, liabilities, and fixed overhead costs.

Funding is expected to flow before March 31, 2021.

Agricultural and horticultural societies have played a critical role in educating Ontarians on the importance of agriculture for more than a century.

Supporting this important sector, at this time, will ensure the long traditions and economic contributions of the societies will not be lost as the province recovers from the impacts of COVID-19.

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ONGOING MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot Road E. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Next meeting is February 17. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it!

For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Food and clothing are available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.

Greenhouse competitiveness supported by province REGIONAL - A recent announcement confirms that the Ontario government is supporting greenhouse growers by investing over $3.6 million in 12 innovative projects to help develop new technologies, recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and enhance competitiveness and innovation.

Funding is being provided through the Greenhouse Competitiveness and Innovation Initiative (GCII).

Projects are designed to focus on key areas, identified by the sector, to help drive greater industry innovation, resilience and economic growth.

Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington, welcomed funding announcement of $1.83M for the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers in Leamington which will go towards seven different projects.

The investment will protect greenhouses through the development of a cost-effective anti-viral coating technology to treat tools and surfaces. Furthermore, close to $1 million in funding will also be provided to a local grower to commercially test a 24-hour, low intensity lighting system aimed at reducing energy consumption during peak hours and improve efficiency in greenhouse vegetable production.

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RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580.

PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.

PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princess St. (Central 33) Suite 212, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests.

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duce,” said Nicholls. “This funding to expand, support, and innovate our greenhouses in Ontario will benefit everyone in the long run.”

“During these exceptional times, Ontario’s greenhouse operations have played a critical role in making sure families across the province can continue to put food on their tables all year long,” said Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

“That’s why we are investing in projects that will help greenhouse businesses improve productivity and adopt new technologies to address labour challenges and better position greenhouses to recover from COVID-19 faster.”

“The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers wish to thank the Minister as well as the entire Ontario Government for their support.” said George J. Gilvesy, Chair for OGVG. “Their ongoing trust and belief in our sector proves that private and public efforts can come together for the overall good.”

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs estimates that approximately 85,000 direct jobs and $3.4 billion direct GDP can be attributed to Ontario’s greenhouse vegetable and floriculture and nursery industry value chain including farm, processing and retail in 2019.

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85 years, passed peacefully on Thursday February 4, 2021 at Erie Shores Healthcare. Beloved husband of the late Dolly Marshall. Cherished father of Darren Deschamps. Loved brother of Richard and Leo Deschamps. Predeceased by his brothers Norbert and Armmond Deschamps. Lawrence retired from Heinz and was a crossing guard at St. Elizabeth’s for many years. As per his wishes cremation has taken place. . If desired, memorial donations made to St. Michael’s Parish would be appreciated by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

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86 years, It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Armstrong. He lost his battle with cancer but not his sense of humour. James passed peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Erie Shores Hospice.

Loving husband and best friend of Patricia (Campbell) of 40 years. Beloved father of Ken (Cheryl) and the late Robert (1995). James had 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Loved brother of Marilyn ( Jack).

Predeceased by his parents Jim (1989) and Dorothy (Hope) (1959). James was an employee of Heinz for many years.

He enjoyed many rounds of golf with his buddies at Erie Shores and many years of bowling with friends at Empire Lanes. We would like to thank Dr. Simpson for all his care and compassion and to all the wonderful people at hospice.

We would also like to thank the staff and friends at Seacliff manor. Special thanks to Lourdes (nurse) and Sylvia (his little squirrel). A private family service has taken place. In lieu of flowers donations can be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Friends may share memories or make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Jacobs, Mary Catherine (Farkas) October 22, 1932 - February 2, 2021

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Jacobs, on February 2, 2021 at age 88. Reunited with her loving husband Fredrick Jacobs; her daughter Michelle Kennedy ( Jacobs); and her parents Joseph and Mary Farkas.

She is survived by her daughter Mary Anne Ryder, husband David and their children Kyrra and Michelle; her daughter Elise Garant, husband Randy and their children Jesse ( Jessica); Katy (Remi) and Cory; her son Fred, wife Joanne and their son Matthew; her son Michael, wife Margaret and their children Adrian and Isabel; her son Christopher, wife Lori and their children Carly and Maya.

She is also survived by her sister Katherine Seaman (late Harry); brother Joseph Farkas (Lillian); and brother John Farkas (Margaret). Mary will be missed by many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; other extended family members and many dear friends.

Mary was a kind, loving, generous, and spiritual woman.

Her middle name should have been Love because she definitely knew how to love unconditionally. She was considered the family Matriarch and was highly respected by her family and friends. Family was at the forefront of Mary’s life; her moto was “family comes first” a true testament to her family commitment. She was never at a loss for words and always had a way of making you feel extra special. There was never a question in her intention; she was pure in her exchanges and simplistic in her love.

Due to Covid19 restrictions a private family funeral will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice or by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

REGIONAL — For so many local walkers and runners to register, charities, the ability to raise mon- collect pledges and participate at ey can always be challenging, but their own pace. even more so, in the of a panThe event was a resounding sucProof of midst obituary to run demic. cess as over 300 people, some from Despite the challenges, Commu- as far away as Ottawa, participated.

February 10,man2021 Last Friday, a cheque for $6,000 was nity Living Essex County has aged to have a Southpoint successful start to presented virtually, by members Sun 2021, as they recently announced of Ken Knapp Ford and the event $100, plus $13 hst = $113 the results of three recent fundrais- steering committee, to Community ing initiatives.

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Any changes please Although unable to hold theemail In addition to that fundraiser, the traditional live event, Ken Knapp New Year was ushered in with the sun@southpointsun.ca Ford in Essex played host to the first ever Holiday Raffle held by Thanks. first ever Virtual Jingle Bell Run. Community Living Essex County.

Organized over a three day period The raffle was a huge success with in December, the event encouraged a sell out of 1200 tickets, raising an

CHATHAM-KENT — Chatham-Kent Public Library Proof of obituary to run is inviting all Chatham-Kent based authors to join them for a virtual ‘Read Local: CK Author Festival’, to be presented onFebruary CKPL’s social media platforms, start10, 2021 ing Saturday, April 10.

Southpoint Sun The ‘Read Local: CK Author Festival’ will be a virtu$100, plus hstpresenting = $113 their publial event, featuring local $13 authors cations. The Festival will be an opportunity for authors Any changes please email to share their work and experience with aspiring writers and viewers and to promote their work. sun@southpointsun.ca Anyone from Chatham-Kent Thanks. who has written and published a book — in print form or as an ebook —

incredible $20,000.

These successes followed the 6th annual Giving Tuesday campaign, held in December with Libro Credit Union serving again as the corporate partner. Libro matched all donations made dollar-for-dollar, and helped to raise $12,000 in support of Community Living Essex County.

“We are very grateful to all of our supporters and community partners”, said Karen Bolger, Executive Director. “What a wonderful way to begin 2021. Thank you.”

is welcome to apply. All authors are asked to submit an application to be considered for this event. Authors who have participated in past “Read Local: CK Author Festival” events are welcome to apply; however, preference will be given to authors who have not participated before.

Please email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca for an application. Applications are due by Monday, March 15.

Authors can also contact the library for more information at 519.354.2940.

To find out more about virtual programs and events at Chatham-Kent Public Library, visit www.ckpl.ca.

Catalytic thief caught red-handed KINGSVILLE — On February 4, at 8:25 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police Kingsville officers received information about a suspicious person and vehicle in the area of Hillview Crescent.

Police were provided a description and direction of travel and patrolled the area. A suspicious vehicle was located on Division Street.

Officers followed foot prints in the snow and were able to locate a suspect in the area. Further investigation located tools and catalytic converters that had been removed from two vehicles.

A 36-year-old Kingsville man is charged with theft under $5000 (two contrary the Criminal Proof ofcounts) obituary to to run Code of Canada and is scheduled to appear in Windsor Ontario Court of Justice on March 17, 2021.

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• If you have a garage at your house, park your car inside and keep the garage door shut.

• When possible, park in well-lit areas and close to building entrances.

• If your car has an alarm set it to activate when it detects vibration.

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.

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IN MEMORIAM

We Miss You In loving memory of a dear Husband, Dad, Pip, Brother and Friend who passed away 1 year ago on February 14th, 2020.

Victor riVest Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We hide our heartaches when someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall Living our lives without you, is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone, we could always count on you Those special years will not return, when we were all together But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever.

Forever loved and sadly missed Pat, Chris, Ryan, Jolanta, Sophie and Nathan

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To place a Birthday, Memoriam, Celebration, Anniversary or other announcement, please call 519-398-9098

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory To My Wonderful Son

Scott Sovie

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Happy 60th Birthday Steve Lewis ~ February 7 ~

1968 - 2013

Of all the special gifts in life However great or small To have you as my son Was the greatest gift of all.

A special time A special face A special son I can’t replace.

With an aching heart I whisper low I miss you Scott And Love You So. Missing You, Mom & Brian

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of

William (Bill) manley April 26, 1921 - February 5, 2020

Such a caring Son, Husband, Dad, Papa and Friend to many.

Lots of Love, Your Family

Happy Birthday Joan Bennett!

90 Years Young on February 13th

In Loving Memory Of Our Dear Mom & Dad

Ida Moauro & Frank Moauro Sr.

February 6, 2010 February 19, 2009 We are sending a dove to Heaven with a parcel on its wings, Be careful when you open it for it’s full of beautiful things.

Inside are a million kisses, wrapped in a million hugs, To say how much we miss you, and to send you all our love.

We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.

Look down upon us from above and continue to guide us with your love.

We think of you every day and wish you were here.

Your Loving Family

Always loved and missed by the Burdett and Howe families.

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Love you Forever Larry & Shelley Issy & Jackie

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Peter J. thiessen March 15, 1942 - February 14, 2012

In Loving Memory of

Gloria Manery February 24, 1936 - February 14, 2011

We Miss You Honey.

Love Bob, Leisa, Derrick, Shannon

We cannot bring the old days back When we were all together But memories keep you close to us And memories last forever.

Loved forever Gloria, Mark, Krissy and Andrew Jak, Carly, Joni and Nate

BOB & DIANA GOULD

Married February 9 1951 Best wishes love your family

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We thank them for continuing to stick with us through these trying times.

Rami played a key role in helping new citizens integrate within the community as well as referring them to volunteer opportunities with community partners.

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Pick-up, delivery and contact free filing available. E-file or regular filing. Over 35 years experience. Call Tim Mousseau 519-975-2414 or toll free 1-855-975-2414.

COUNTRY COURT APARTMENTS

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ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan tf Bailey. 519-825-7698. ____________________________

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Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach.

SOUTHPOINT PRINT: Envelopes, invoices, flyers, postcards, brochures, booklets, drivers logs, tickets, and many other custom print jobs.

SUDOKUorANSWERS Amenities include: Call Mallory 519-984-1188 • library and social rooms mallory@southpointsun.ca.

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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 12:00 noon. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SUMMER STUDENT LABOURERS The Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority has openings for summer student labourers at the Regional Landfill located in Essex and at the Public Drop Off Depot located in Windsor.

DUTIES INCLUDE: General physical labour JOB REQUIREMENTS: •Valid class “G” driver’s license •Ability to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions •Able to work Saturdays WAGE RATE: $16.31 per hour (40 hour work week) For further posting details and to apply online, please visit the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.ca no later than February 18, 2021.

We are seeking

GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE

• Compensation is $14.39/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required.

• Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse.

Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4 PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.39/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnaclejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

GREENHOUSE WORKER POSITIONS AVAILABLE Job duties include winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, ability to distinguish between colours, working with sprayer, clipping, suckering, lowering, deleafing, grading and transplanting crops, sorting, packing and stacking produce, detecting disease in crop, greenhouse clean-up and other duties as assigned. Job requires standing bending, kneeling for long periods of time, and working under hot, dusty, humid conditions. Fastpace environment, work under pressure, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, handeye coordination Sitting, combination of sitting, standing & walking, standing for extended periods.

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Beginning April 1, 2021. No education or experience required. Please forward your resume by email to ridgefarms@sympatico.ca. fe10-24 _____________________________

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12 Seacliff Drive E., Leamington, ON N8H 2L2 Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca GREENHOUSE WORKER - Responsibilities include crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned.

Work conditions are fastpaced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bend, crouching, kneeling, handeye coordination, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays. $14.39 per hour, seasonal, full time.

No education required.

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Please forward your resume by email to: hr@ orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8).

12 Seacliff Drive E., Leamington, ON N8H 2L2 Email: admin@gualtierimechanical.com

GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, an open discussion with a loved one yields positive results.

Take what is said to heart and work on strengthening this relationship even further going forward.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, reassess your finances before making a big financial commitment. Start adding things up and comparing expenses to income before signing on any dotted lines.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, some time off spent entirely with family and friends is just what the doctor ordered. Cherish this time and appreciate the opportunity to enjoy it with those you love.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, some time alone may be necessary to figure out a problem.

Once you can get free of distractions, the solution will present itself rather quickly.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, now is the time to begin planning an important project. Your mind is clear and you have the time, so embrace your creative side as you begin to hash things out.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Spiritual endeavors may take up much of your time this week, Virgo.

Surround yourself with other spiritual people or examine your faith more deeply on your own.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a change of scenery can be

just what you need. A day trip to enjoy the great outdoors can prove refreshing and provide some new perspective.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a new person in your life proves invigorating. Foster this relationship and be grateful for the opportunity to invite a new person into your life.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a new hobby piques your interest. Introduce others to this activity and enjoy pursuing this newfound passion with someone you care about.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 It is alright if it seems like you’re a beat behind everyone else this week, Capricorn. You will catch up soon enough and others are more than capable of picking up the slack.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 An attraction to someone you meet this week catches you off guard, Aquarius.

Forge ahead and explore these feelings if your situation allows.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Offer support to a friend in need, Pisces. This generous offer will be much-appreciated and you will reap the rewards as well.

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Local student found success as equestrian

By C. Scott Holland In the spring of 1995, Cottam native Holly Brush Fahringer, an OAC student at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School, was named the All-Ontario Junior Equestrian of the Year and was nominated for the same award nationally.

Fahringer was the sole trainer of her horse — 16 year-old Polish Arabian gelding, Kal. She and Kal earned first place finishes in 90 per cent of the classes and shows they entered in 1995, and in the year prior (1994), they had won 54 first-place ribbons.

Among her many Essex County and Windsor fans was Elizabeth Windsor, the owner of Windsor Farms of Leamington.

Windsor had nominated Fahringer for the Gillian Wilson Award and enthusiastically said, “Holly is a terrific, well-rounded rider. She is an exceptional talent. In dressage there are few people who are a pleasure to watch, and Holly is one of them.”

Such praise comes via time-consuming dedication and yet Fahringer also found time to be active in community service as an instructor at the Wind-

sor-Essex Pony Club.

As well, she assisted with its functions and judging local shows. On top of that, she was involved with the Essex County riding program for special needs children.

She added a second horse named Korus, a six year-old registered Canadian Trakenhner sired by an Arabian stallion.

Her confidence swelled as she believed that Korus would elevate her to the next level of competition — the Grand Prix.

But that wasn’t her only dream. She also aspired to gain a spot on Canada’s National Equestrian Olympic team.

Highlights of Fahringer’s past victories include being named the Eastern Canada Arabian Horse Association Reserve Champion and High Point Dressage Champion.

In the Midwest Dressage Association of Michigan, she won seven awards, including Basic 2 Champion of Central Ontario. For the Southern Ontario Arabian Horse Association, she received four awards, including ones for purebred performance and open competition. At that time, she was ranked as the fourth best overall rider in her class in Canada.

Holly Brush Fahringer as seen in 1995 with her horse Kal. Photo courtesy of the Scott Holland Collection

Sports flashbacks go back 60 years to 1961 This week’s sports flashbacks are from sixty years ago, February 1961.

Mic Macs tie Wheatley The Leamington Mic Macs preserved their slim onepoint lead in the Essex County Community League hockey standings after tying Wheatley 4-4. Larry Slock led Leamington with two goals, while singles went to Paul Reid and Ernie Banyai. Wheatley got two goals from Lynn Foster and singles from Terry Jackson and Ron Mallott.

Falcons defeat Tech 86-42 The Leamington Falcons beat up on the Western Ontario Tech squad by a score of 86-42 in Windsor District Basketball League play. The win puts Leamington’s record at 9-4. Doug Robinson led the way for the Falcons with 14 points, while Vic Reynaert scored 12. Gord Cull knocked in 11 points, while Dennis Cornies and Orest Hrynewich each contributed 10.

Peewees beat Detroit club On Saturday afternoon, the Edwards TV Peewees journeyed to Detroit and edged the Byng Industrial Peewees 4-3. Wayne Pye, Jim McDonald, Gerry Brad-

bury and Bill Wright scored for Leamington, with Jim McFadden earning the win in goal.

Flyers lose for eighth straight time The Leamington Flyers’ woes continue in the Border Cities Junior B League, as they dropped three more games last week, losing 13-3 to the Detroit Junior Wings at Olympia Stadium, then dropping a 5-2 decision to Windsor and an 8-1 loss to Riverside. The Sid Abel coached Junior Wings pumped 63 shots at Flyers goalie Paul Burgess in front of 2900 fans at Olympia. Terry Harris, Dave Ainslie and Don Robert scored the Flyers’ goals. In the Windsor game, the Flyers got goals from Willie Pimiskern and Steve Lamphier. Max Riediger scored Leamington’s only goal in the loss to Riverside.

Wallaceburg edges Juveniles Local fans got a preview of the OMHA Juvenile hockey playoffs to begin next week, as Leamington and Wallaceburg tangled in an exhibition game on Saturday night. Wallaceburg came away with a 3-2 win.

Doug Hope and Bill Baird collected the Leamington goals, while Eric Krause took the loss in goal.

Penner elected President of Minor Ball John Penner was elected president of the Leamington Minor Baseball Association at their annual meeting held Sunday at the arena. Fred Epplett was named Vice President. Other members of the executive are Treasurer Don Simpson, Secretary Jerry Brooks, Directors Harry Bradbury, Bill Sanford and Gerald Smith. Don Emerson was named chairman of the finance committee and Eric MacKenzie was chosen as grounds committee chairman. George Fox was named groundskeeper at Seacliff Park. Managers named so far include Neil Quick and Gerald Smith for the Squirts, Howard White and John Stasso for the Bantams, Don Nicholson for the Juveniles and Eric MacKenzie for the Senior Barons.

Robertson tops cage league Allen ‘Red’ Robertson continues to set the hot scoring pace in the Leamington District Basketball League.

Robertson has scored 170 points so far this season for the Misfits team. Doug Robinson (Kinsmen) sits second with 150 points and Vic Reynaert (Misfits) third with 122.

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South Shore Scuba Club: Over 30 years and still growing

By C. Scott Holland With a 30 year history, the South Shore Scuba Club is certainly well established and operates year-round. Yet few people are aware of this group.

After years of talk from scuba diving enthusiasts about forming a local club, the move was finally accomplished in 1989.

Its premise was to promote safe sport diving and have an interaction with more experienced divers. It was not created as a training club, but rather as one that is condusive to ongoing training.

The level of certification by its members is well over 50 per cent and includes basic water, first aid, CPR, AED, and DAN oxygen Administrator.

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One of their biggest events each year is doing a clean-up at the bottom of the local marinas.

They have also visited various shipwrecks lying on Lake Erie’s bottom as well as shipwrecks in places like Tobermory.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Shore Scuba Club was meeting every second Thursday of the month at the Kingsville branch of the Royal Canadian Legion 7:30 pm. A yearly single membership costs $40 and $10 for each additional family member.

The membership includes newsletters and other special events and each one lasts for the period of May 1 to Apr. 30.

You can get more informoation at their website: southshorescuba.org.

South Shore Scuba Club member, Jennifer Elcomb, takes the plunge off the Leamington Dock to join fellow diver Greg Chisholm, in the 1995 April Fools Marina Clean-Up. The club spent the morning and afternoon scouring the bottom and collecting things like a pair of glasses, a rake, pieces of hose, water-logged wood and the most unusual and surprising item of all — a skateboard.

Photo from the Scott Holland Collection

GOJHL Commissioner resigns

By C. Scott Holland Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League commissioner Mark Tuck of Chatham has resigned.

The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League is comprised of the West, Mid-West and Golden Horseshoe Jr. B conferences.

As well, GOJHL board chairperson Joe Daniels (St. Thomas) has tendered

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his resignation. A new chairperson is expected to be elected by the GOJHL this week.

There is no particular reason for his departure.

“It was just time,” he said.

“I’ve been with the league since 2009. It is time to do other endeavours.”

The 2020-21 GOJHL season has been delayed indefinitely because of the COVID-19 pandemic. No official games have been

played since last March, although some teams did play scrimmages late in 2020.

With the Covid pandemic still ongoing, this gives the GOJHL plenty of time and opportunity to adjust and prepare for any possibility of a 2021-22 season.

Hockey Canada has cancelled their ‘big four’ national spring championships - the Allen Cup

(Senior), the Esso Cup (Women’s under-18), the Centennial Cup (Jr. A) and the Telus Cup (men’s under 18) championships.

Tuck was named interim commissioner in October 2017, and was elevated to commissioner in the summer of 2019.

Mark Tuck (right) giving Flyers’ goalie Tyler Wall (left) the goalie of month award for December, 2015.

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1957 Bel Air for $500 THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Born in 1947, Ken Stanfield now lives in Mississauga, Ontario. As a teenager, he wanted a ’57 Chev Bel Air 2-door hardtop with 283 V8 and stick shift. All he could pay was $600.

He saw an ad for one at $500 but it was a 2-door post. Friends told him a post car wouldn’t rattle like hardtops do. Ken bought it on April 1, 1964.

“Driving home, the oil light came on. I pulled into a Sunoco station and the mechanic suggested I leave it with them for a complete inspection (no safety certificates back then). Next day, the bill was $90.00! An oil change fixed the oil light problem ($7.00) but the car ‘needed’ new tie rod ends, new universal joints, and a brake overhaul.

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Bill Sherk now were spent enjoying my new found freedom.

On week four, the transmission had had enough power shifting. Another trip to the wreckers. With help from best friend, Joe, we finished the work in time get to school by mid-morning classes.

Then I decided to soup up the engine in my Dad’s garage using the book, ‘Fix Your Chevrolet.’ The rebuild included new rings and bearings, Isky racing springs, a valve job, a Duntov cam, and Carter 4-barrel carb and intake.

When finished, it wouldn’t start.

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Body work next with chicken wire and bondo.

Then a paint job at a shop for $50.00 in 1960 Ford Belmont Blue. It looked to me like a million bucks!

My hot ’57 was a blast to drive. I owned it from April 1964 until January 1966 when I upgraded to a 1960 Impala.”

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