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LEAMINGTON — Inspite of frigid temperatures and gusty winds, Leamington’s Jeff Edwards was busy cleaning up around the Leamington Fairgrounds on Sunday, January 31. Edwards is a familair face around the horse barns, where he helps keep the stalls and grounds neat and tidy — even in winter weather. Sun photo by Deanna Bertrand

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REGIONAL — The Windsor Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has narrowed down dates expected for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. With some of the rollout already underway, WECHU has broken the rollout down into three phases. Phase 1 — High risk population; began December 14, 2020; Limited vaccine supply. These vaccines went to LTC home residents, employees and hospital front line workers. Phase 2 — Mass vaccination begins;

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By Mark Ribble KINGSVILLE — The 2021 municipal tax increase for the Town of Kingsville is being held at 1.2 per cent. When combined with the County and Education tax rate, the overall residential tax rate increase will be 0.8 per cent. Mayor Nelson Santos said that the original draft came in higher, but they managed to chip away at it and get it down to the 1.2 per cent they settled on. “We made lots of small cuts,” he said. “There wasn’t one big thing we eliminated to get to our total.” The town did hold off on hiring an Economic Development Officer, which was a position they were poised to fill this year. They were able to identify additional revenue by cutting some smaller projects, but Santos pointed out that they are moving forward with some good projects. “We’ve got some pretty NELSON SANTOS aggressive capital expenditures,” he said. Santos cited $19 million to be spent on bridges, roads and parks within the community, with a goal to have those projects completed this year. With the COVID situation, he cautioned that restrictions may slow them down with some of the park additions. Among the park additions, they plan on constructing a children’s splash pad at Lakeside Park, a brand new community park in Ruthven, planned development of Lions Park and construction of pickleball and bocce courts at the Kingsville Arena complex. Also, extensive and complete reconstruction of Jasperson Drive is on the agenda, as they make room and get their ducks in order for the construction of the new K-12 public school. The reconstruction of Road 2 East from Union to Graham Sideroad is also on the books to complete this year. “We’re making progressive steps forward,” he said. “We’re proud to be able to deliver excellent services, while maintaining a responsible budget. Kingsville currently has the second lowest tax levy in Essex County. Santos also noted that, to help business and industry, the provincial Education Tax was held at zero, which translates to about a $370 savings per $100,000 in assessment for commercial and industrial properties in the municipality. “We recognize that small business is struggling in these challenging times,” he said. Last year’s budget increase in Kingsville was 1.4 per cent.

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Caldwells outline plans for restaurant, reserve By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Caldwell First Nation is poised to start construction on their new 649-seat indigenous restaurant, which will open in the summer of 2021. Last week, The Sun reported that the previous structure at the former Happy Snapper Marina was being torn down to make room for the new state-of-the-art dining facility. Three Fires Indigenous Restaurant will take shape over the coming months and Chef Billy Alexander is excited to introduce the community to indigenous fare. “There will be something on the menu for everyone,” said Alexander. “We are a family-friendly restaurant with enough space to get away if you need that as well.” Alexander says that Three Fires will feature all aspects of indigenous culture, such as meats, fresh fish, frybread, as well as many gluten-free vegetarian and vegan-friendly meals. The building itself will reflect the Caldwell story, with a beautiful waterfront view and many subtle references

that highlight the relationship to the land that is the traditional territory of the Caldwell people. From a cascading waterfall to a double-sided bar, the design will stand out. Three Fires CHEF BILLY will feature two ALEXANDER separate levels, offering patios on the ground level as well as a rooftop patio. With the capacity to seat 250 inside and another 399 outside, there will be plenty of room for everyone. “The design has made it flexible enough to be able to host weddings, conferences, live music and private events,” added Alexander. “We’ll create 35 to 50 new jobs in the hospitality sector.” Alexander expects things to really pick up once COVID-19 restrictions are fully lifted. “Three Fires will be open year round and will always have a community feel,” he says. “We will create a safe and fun environment for all people to come in and enjoy some great food and beverage while learning and experiencing our beautiful indigenous culture.” The restaurant, although being built in an area known for flooding, will be designed to high standards. “throughout our entire planning and development stages, we’ve been in consultation with

ERCA as well as the municipality planning department,” said Alexander. “This ensures that we are achieving every level of standard and more.” Of course, the restaurant is just NIKKI the beginning, as van OIRSCHOT plans to improve the parking lot and landscaping as well as a totally revamped marina will begin to unfold in future months. Elsewhere on the reserve, the residential development will take place at the corner of Seacliff Drive and the Bevel

Line on a tract of land that the Caldwells were able to obtain several years ago. “There, we have 200 acres in total,” says Nikki van Oirschot, Director of Operations for Caldwell First Nation. “A number of factors need to be finalized before development can begin but we are hopeful that during this calendar year, much progress will be made on the residential development.” Also, an application for a micro-grow cannabis license through Health Canada has been submitted and is in the queue, but not yet approved. Coupled with the recent acquisition of vineyards and plans for a winery, the future looks bright for the Caldwell First Nation, as they settle back into their homeland.

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wear off on others as she launches her new campaign. “I’m an upbeat, joyful person,” she said. “Over the past year, COVID has made it very difficult to stay happy and motivated.” Walker finds that there is a huge disconnect between people, especially when out and about. She feels that this disconnect is the product of not being able to see people’s facial expressions. “A smile can change a

Rotary Club online ‘Chase The Ace’ continues

REGIONAL — Three weeks ago, the Rotary Clubs of Windsor and Essex County launched a progressive jackpot lottery called WE Rotary Catch the Ace, which turned out to be an instant success. “Due to the pandemic a lot of our traditional fundraisers had to be cancelled,” says Rotarian Crystal Heinrichs of Cottam. “We’ve had to reassess our future projects in order to continue to do things in the community.” Catch the Ace is an online, virtual lottery which operates through a company called Ascend Fundraising Solutions. The game is simple. A card is selected from a virtual deck and tickets are purchased through an online ordering system. If a person’s ticket is drawn, they automatically win the Weekly Draw and their card is revealed. If that card is the Ace of Spades, the person also wins the progressive jackpot which currently is at $5000. The game continues week by week until the Ace of Spades is found. Draws are held every Thursday night at 8:00 pm. WE Rotary CTA has awarded over $2500.00 in prizes and the game has just begun. For more information go to www.werotarycta.com.

person’s day,” she said. It gives a glimmer of hope — and in today’s world, we need hope.” Her program, called Wear a Smile, utilizes wearable stickers and buttons, which she hopes people will wear to show others that they care. A local minister, public speaker and wedding officiant, Walker is used to bringing smiles to people’s faces. Her smile project aims to spread happiness at such a difficult time. “Wear a smile and share a

smile,” she adds. Walker is selling the stickers and buttons at very close to her cost and vows that any extra money made on them will go to the Wheatley Area Food Bank. Her website, www.connectionoflove.com tells her story and is the place to go if you’d like to order stickers or buttons. Just click on the Smile Project link when there and you’ll be able to share your smile.

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Accident between transport and vehicle claims two lives LEAMINGTON — On January 27, at approximately 7:10 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Leamington Fire Services responded to a two-vehicle collision on County Road 18 between Highway 77 and Morse Road, Leamington. The collision was between a passenger vehicle and a transport truck. The passenger vehicle had five occupants, of which one person was pronounced deceased, one person was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and another had serious injuries. The second person passed away Thursday in hospital. The two remaining occupants were transported to hospital with minor injuries. The transport truck

driver was not injured. County Road 18 between County Road 31 and Highway 77 remains closed as the OPP’s Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) assist with the investigation. Further information will be provided as it becomes available. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with informa-

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Greenhouse sector focusing on what matters most: OGVG Editor’s Note: The following release is from the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers General Manager, Joe Sbrocchi, who penned this letter to the community recently. The well-being of our employees, our communities and safe food for consumers are paramount If most of us were asked “how we’re doing,” we’d respond along the lines, “I’m okay, but I’ve been better.” The fact is, as we approach the oneyear mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, many in our local communities are struggling. What is hard to accept is that while there is a glimmer of hope ahead, it will be months before our lives and our work returns to normal. The last yard is always the longest one. I know that like everyone else, the men, women, and families in our greenhouse sector across Ontario and within our communities, are tired and frustrated too. I see it in their faces and hear it in their voices every day. Through the frustration, fatigue, and endless questions and uncertainties, there is one thing that continues to amaze me that I want you, our fellow community members to know – our greenhouse sector has never been more committed to the work we do, the food we grow and the people who help us grow it. We have never been more dedicated to doing whatever is necessary to protect the well-being of our workers and families and to protect you, our friends, neighbours, and fellow community members. And we remain relentless in our commitment to assure the safety

and security of our food supply. Without a doubt, there have been and will continue to be challenges that require urgent responses and our collective patience and diligence in finding solutions.

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“We remain relentless in our commitment to assure the safety and security of our food supply.” — Joe Sbrocchi Nevertheless, our greenhouse sector takes the responsibility to our workers, our communities, the Canadian food system and businesses as a serious and sacred obligation. It is a responsibility we will not shy away from and one we commit to continue to deliver on, despite the challenges that confront us. In a time of incredible stresses, the pandemic has proven that by working together – political leaders, public health experts, social agencies, worker groups, and greenhouse growers – we can find solutions to today’s problems and future challenges. We are committed to helping make progress with an open mind and good heart and by listening, learning and by collaborating with stakeholders and playing a meaningful part in the con-

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versation. For example, we’re actively working with the provincial government, municipal governments, and agencies across the region as well as the federal government, to continue to enact the Provincial Prevention and Control Strategy announced last November. This strategy developed jointly with industry and government partners in health, agriculture, labour and emergency management, was developed to prevent and control COVID-19 on farms and greenhouses, as well as respond rapidly to individual situations as they arise. Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers were pivotal industry leaders in developing this strategy because we recognized it was critical to learn the lessons from our challenges that first arose last year and ensure everyone is better prepared for future challenges. We have also been working with a collaboration of regional leaders in the Windsor-Essex Local Integration Partnership, known as WE LIP, to ensure foreign workers, who come to our com-

munity to help grow our food, have access to support services that ensure their well-being. Our greenhouse growers made significant investments to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) to support the health and well-being of our employees both on-farm and in the rural communities they live in. These efforts are a sample of the actions we’re taking to help our community, workforce and our greenhouse sector get through this pandemic. As a people-oriented organization, we take enormous pride in being part of the communities in which we serve. Be assured our focus is on what matters most – the well-being of our employees, our communities and safe food for you, our consumers. And we will not stop until we all get to the other side of this pandemic – because we are all in this together. Joe Sbrocchi, General Manager, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers DEL AVAILIVERY ABLE

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

Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, February 3, 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 ventured out in the morning in oura cabin or for cottagers not black 1971 Ford LTD. During the early morning hours, theowning a boat. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This temperature dropped considerably, photograph of an unidentiﬁed family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in turning the rain into snow and the wind the late 1940s or early 1950s.

Looking back on 77-78 storms

Seeing what the eastern seaboard of the United States is going through this week, I couldn’t help but be brought back to storms of the past that stand out in my memory. We’ve been relatively blizzard-free over the past few years in this area, with nothing comparing to the two big storms of my teenage years. Of course, those two successive storms would be the blizzard of 1977 and the blizzard of 1978. The 1977 storm, as I remember, was a doozy, bringing record snowfalls and frigid temperatures, which had been around for a few months. Lake Erie had frozen solid by the end of December 1976 and the cold temperatures hit early in November and lasted all winter. By January 28, winds out of the southwest hit 70 km per hour, with gusts of 100. The already existing snow cover was blowing everywhere and this area was hit hard, but not nearly as hard as the Niagara region. Cars were buried in snow drifts from here to Toronto and beyond. People were stranded on the highways and in homes of strangers. That weekend storm was a record for many regions of Ontario. As we put that storm in the rear view mirror, nobody could predict what we were in for in late January 1978. Four people died in this area and 35,000 homes were without power for many hours, as the storm of the century hit us with full force. I was a 16-year-old, minding my own business, and hoping for a couple of days off school. I believe it was a Wednesday, so we were up early and I remember it starting out innocently — with heavy rain. My mother was working for a local couple as a homemaker, helping the farmer take care of his terminally ill wife at home. Despite the forecast, she

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picked up to the point that you could not see anything. I remember my mother calling home and saying she was going to try to get home, in spite of the crazy weather. We waited for quite awhile and heard nothing. A few hours went by and the phone rang. It was my mom, who had become stranded in the blizzard on the same road from which she was travelling. After trying to get un-stuck, she waited to see if help would arrive. It arrived in the person of a nearby resident, who took her into their home and warmed her up. She ended up staying there for two days until we could get down there to pick her up. This scene played out all over this region, from people being stranded to snowmobiles rescuing people and transporting expectant mothers to the hospital. When all was said and done, there was literally snow to the rooftops in most neighbourhoods and the Point Pelee Drive/Robson Road corridor was a solid block of snow. I think anyone who lived through that storm of ’78, remembers it well and has their own story to tell. The current generation could probably not ever imagine a storm of that magnitude and let’s hope they don’t have to experience it.

Here is a photo a street car in s thePast wintercourtesy on Main Street Note the (present) Grove A Look at ofLeamington’ of East. C. Scott Holland Hotel in the background. Date of photo unknown.

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

Feb. 13, 1985 - Awards of merit from the Leamington Chamber of Commerce were given to the local Kinsmen Club and Clifford Produce. Here (l-r) Chamber President Sue Matteis gives Kinsmen Club member Charlie Wright a plaque and past-president Doug Scaddan (far right) gives one to Bob Pettapiece (2nd from right) of Clifford Transport .

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Henderson, Anne 91 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Erie Shores Hospice. Beloved wife of the late Ron Henderson (2002). Loving mother of Bob Henderson, John Henderson (Paula). Cherished Grandma of Marissa and Evan and Grandma Anne to Jaden, Dylan and Owen. Predeceased by sisters, Marj Siddall (Harold), Verna White and brothers, Tom White, Harold White. Loving aunt to her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to doctors, nurses and staff at Erie Shores Healthcare, Erie Shores Hospice and Leamington Area Family Health Team. A private Family Funeral will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice, Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Birch, Frank 55 years, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus. Loving father of Maryann Blake ( John). Dear son of April and the late James Birch. Dear b r o th er of Judith Burch (Randy), Shelley Birch, Tammy Jolicoeur (Denis). Frank will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Salvation Army by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Friends may share memories and make donations at www. reidfuneralhome.ca

Mazur, Helen (Janik) 94 years, passed away Thursday January 28, 2021 at Erie Shores HealthCare, Leamington, Ontario. Beloved wife of Stanley Mazur (1994). Much Loved daughter of the late Jerry and Helen (Monousek) Janik. Dear sister of the late Jerry Janik (2008) and sister-in-law of Lena Janik. Loving aunt of the late Larry Janik (2004) (Cheryl), Dan (Toni), Jerry Janik (Roberta), David Janik (Sylvie), and Julie Gilroy (Daryl). Dearest great-aunt of 10 nieces and nephews, and great-great aunt of 8 nieces and nephews. Many cousins and friends also survive. Helen was a member of the Catholic Women’s League of St. Michael’s Catholic Church Leamington. She was a dedicated A&P employee in the Meat Department for twenty years. Helen loved her flower gardens, crafts and enjoyed creating bake goods that were enjoyed by her nieces and nephews. Visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington (519-3262631) Monday, February 1, 2021 from 9:30 am until 10:20 am. Private Family Service to follow at 10:30 am. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Livestream of Helen’s service will be available. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca All visitors must remain in their cars in our parking lot until their designated time and one of our staff members comes to invite you into our facility. Everyone must wear a mask. Memorial donations can be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church or a charity of your choice. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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63 years, passed away peacefully at Erie Southpoint Sun Shores Hospice with her family by her side $13Beloved hst =wife $113 on Tuesday,$100, Januaryplus 26, 2021. of the late Noel Berthelot (2017). Survived by her mother Sandra Bevacqua (late Ken Any Edwards and late please Dominic email Bevacqua). Loving changes mother Jeremy Colenutt (Mindy), Scott Colenutt, stepsun@southpointsun.ca son John Berthelot (Amanda). Cherished grandmother of Thanks. Rylan, Kohen, Masyn, Hunter, River, Parker, Lauren, Jadeyn, Taylor, Daneca and Lillian. Dear sister of Brian Edwards (Kim), late Shelley Gould ( January 19, 2021), Jeff Edwards (Maryanne). Adored aunt to several nieces and nephews. Kim will be missed by her loving friend Bobby Hall and will always be remembered by her many dear friends and colleagues. A private family service will be held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631). As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralohome.ca

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Southpoint Sun January 29, 2021 at the age of 99 $100, plus hstwife = $113 years. $13 Beloved for 71 years of Lyle

(2017). Dear mother of Barry Chalmers and the late Barbara Simpson (December 10, 2016) (late Any changes please email Robert 2002). Loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren, 22 sun@southpointsun.ca great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. Dear Thanks. sister of the late Cliff Bassant, Bert Bassant, Betty Schaeffer. Mavis will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Mavis retired from H.J. Heinz in 1970. Mavis and Lyle were world travellers. Mavis loved meeting and speaking to everyone she met. Following Mavis’ wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated. Proof obituary toFuneral run Home, 14 Arrangements wereof entrusted to the Reid Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). You may share a memory or make a donation online at February 3, 2021 www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021 at Erie Shores HealthCare due to a battle with COVID-19. Dear son of the late Robert and Stella Bell. Loving brother of Mary Toupin (Real), Naomi McLean (Ralph), Janet Loosemore (Allan). He was predeceased by his sister Sheila Collard, brother-in-law Joe Collard, and nephews Dennis Collard and Roger Toupin. Darcy was the beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Darcy had a passion for classic cars. He loved being on the computer and playing cards and board games with family and friends. Darcy was kind and friendly, always having time to stop and talk with everyone he knew. He enjoyed cats and dogs. Darcy never missed calling on your birthday. He will missed by his extended family at Augustine Villa. The family wants to thank the staff of Augustine Villa and Erie Shores HealthCare for their care and compassion. A celebration of Darcy’s life will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial donations made to CMHA would be appreciated by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631). Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Slater, Edward Bruce On Friday January 1st 2021, Edward Bruce Slater (Big Bruce), loving husband of Joyce Slater passed away at the Proof obituary run age of 86. Bruce isof survived by his wifeto Joyce of 65 years, his five children Kim Doney (David), Sue Greer (Alan), Wende Hogan (Tim), Wanda Allison (Glenn), Richard Slater February 3, 2021 (Becky), ten grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Southpoint SunOntario to Eric and Bruce was born in Leamington Margret Slater on October 28, He followed his $100, plus $13 hst1934. = $113 dream and started teaching in a one room school house at Point Pelee, teaching grades 1-8. He and Joyce moved Any changes please email to Fonthill where he taught Industrial Arts at Thorold sun@southpointsun.ca Fonthill High School in 1958, when it first opened. Bruce was never idle and from his earliest days of teaching he Thanks. continued his education earning his degree and Masters degree while raising his five children. He was awarded the National Industrial Arts Teacher of the Year in 1968. Bruce was a strong believer of Industrial Arts being taught in all Secondary Schools. He retired from Niagara South Board of Education in 1990 as Principal of Westbrook Secondary School in Welland. Bruce was a believer in serving one’s community. Over the years, Bruce was a Volunteer Fireman in Fonthill, a Kinsmen member and served on the District Executive. He was honoured with a Kinsmen Life Membership. He served as a Board member on the Pelham District Public School Board. Bruce coached Pelham girls’ softball. He was a choir member of Pelham Centre United Church and the Niagara Mens’ Chorus. Bruce was a member of the Fonthill Legion and Fonthill Masonic Lodge #535. Bruce’s love for his family was unwavering. He enjoyed of obituary run all to visit camping,Proof fishing, boating, golfing and to welcomed the cottage on the Key River. He and Joyce wintered 30 years in Bonita Springs, Florida. He3,became February 2021 a Shriner at Araba Temple in Fort Myers. Bruce joined the Jokers clown group in Naples and wasSouthpoint able to brighten Sun the lives of many children $100, plus $13Shriners’ hst = Children’s $113 Hospital. while raising money for the Bruce loved life and he demonstrated that every day. Cremation haschanges taken place.please Due to Covid restrictions, no Any email gathering will take place at this time but a celebration of life will be held atsun@southpointsun.ca a future date to gather all his many friends and Thanks.contribution to humanity. family to celebrate his enormous In lieu of flowers, a donation to Shriner Childrens’ Hospital and Wesley United Church in Welland would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be shared at www. pelhamfuneralhome.ca

Stockwell, Carolyn Jean 1945-2021 On January 19, 2021, Carolyn Proof of obituary to run passed away after a lengthy illness. She was the cherished daughter of Earle and Alfie Stockwell and grew February 3, 2021 up in Ruthven, Ontario on the farm that she loved dearly. Southpoint Carolyn was a dedicated nurse, whoSun devoted her life to caring plus $13 hst = $113 for others. $100, She taught Nursing at Wayne State University and the University of Windsor. She later received a Masters of Science in Nursing and became a Nurse Practitioner Any changes please email working at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan and sun@southpointsun.ca The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. She was also an accomplished violinist Thanks. and enjoyed singing in the choir at St. Aiden’s Community Church in Windsor, of which she was a lifelong member. Carolyn was a compassionate and generous soul and will be greatly missed by her friends, Mabel Lockhart, Dr. Jan Huntingford, the Wagner family and Pamela Pemberton. She was “Aunt Care” to Pam’s daughters, Margaret, Annmarie, Pamela and Mary. Carolyn will also be sadly missed by her Aunt Jean and many cousins. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Carolyn’s life will be held once it’s safe to do so. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Kingsville) 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca.

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ElderCollege launches online courses

REGIONAL — After a successful Autumn 2020, Canterbury ElderCollege is launching its Winter 2021 series of online courses for folks aged 55 and better. Funded by a grant from the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation, with funds from a federal Community Foundations of Canada program, Canterbury ElderCollege offered 13 free online courses by way of experiment in Autumn 2020. Several hundred people, including persons from Victoria, B.C., Parry Sound, Ontario and Bloomington, Indiana, registered for ElderCollege’s online courses. Gordon Drake, Principal of Canterbury College, described the widespread interest in ElderCollege’s courses as “a tribute to the idea of offering a quality educational opportunity for seniors to the world”. On Monday, January 25, Canterbury ElderCollege launched registration for its Winter 2021 Semester with over 20 free online courses. “There are no travel restrictions in virtual learning,” said Program Manager Catherine Fettes. ”You can enjoy the opportunity of learning from anywhere in the world.” Courses tend to be short, informative and without any tests, exams or assignments. While intended to be educational, many also can be fun. Among the many courses being offered through February and March, are courses by an ex-submariner of life and living on a submarine. And, coincident-

ly, there is a course on submarine warfare in the St. Lawrence basin. There is also a course for those enduring the Covid-19 isolation and lockdown, “Coping with Isolation and Loneliness”. Or how to Age Gracefully. There is a series of four courses which can be taken together or individually offered by the Chatham-Kent Alzheimer’s Society on coping with Alzheimers. And courses on delivering medical assistance to remote places in distant countries. History buffs might enjoy a course on China’s history or one on the American Civil War, or even one on former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and his experience with Bomarc missiles and a flying dying Arrow. There’s even a course on a significant 1934 all-black baseball team, the Chatham All-Stars. There are travel courses, including a visit to Russia on two widely timespaced trips and a tour with some history somewhat titled “Up the Panama Canal Without a Paddle”. Finally there is a course offered by a gentleman with the personal experience of coping with acquired disabilities. All ElderCollege courses are instructed by knowledgeable volunteers. Until the end of March, course and membership registration are free. Registration is required to attend ElderCollege courses. You can register online at our new website: www.eldercollege.ca, or call Catherine Fettes at her new isolated home office (519) 564-0683.

Brown, Henry Passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021, one month before his 92nd birthday. Beloved husband of Katie (nee Penner) for 58 years. Loving father of Larry (Tina) Brown and Sandra Brown. Cherished Opa of Derek (Laurie), Tianna, Mitchell, Alec (Stephanie), Taylre (Daryl), Sarah (Marcel), Andrea (Drew), and great Opa of Zoey and Nash. Son of the late John and Maria Braun. Dear brother of late John (Margaret) Braun, late Jacob (Mary) Brown, late Mary Driedger. Brother-in-law of Henry Driedger, Bruno (Freda) Penner and Rudy (Rita) Penner. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Henry was an avid farmer, hunter and fisherman. He loved nature and was very conscientious about leaving his global footprint. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Leamington Mennonite Home for their loving care and compassion towards Henry and Katie. Visitation at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A private Funeral Service to celebrate Henry’s life from the Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Friends may join in the livestream link at our website on Henry’s profile at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Interment Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome. ca All visitors must remain in their cars in our parking lot until their designated time and one of our staff members comes to invite you into our facility. Everyone must wear a mask. If desired, memorial donations made to Leamington Mennonite Home or Canadian Foodgrains Bank would be appreciated. Send words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Road 7 couple fears losing trees

By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Linda and Brent Metz would like to have their peaceful country life back — complete with trees. The couple, who lives on Road 7 north of Leamington, are bracing for the loss of their massive American Sycamore trees, and also fed up with the heavy truck traffic along their rural township road. “We’ve had to move downstairs because of the noise,” said Linda. “It’s deafening when we’re sitting in the kitchen or living room.” Linda, who works nights, finds it impossible to sleep with the noisy trucks going all day. Truck traffic has increased with the recent boom in greenhouse construction along the Highway 77 corridor. “We thought this was supposed to be a ‘no heavy trucks’ road,” added Brent. “But there’s more heavy trucks all the time.” The pair lives on the Hanzman farm, where Linda’s parents settled after they came to Canada following the Second World War. The trees have been there for as long as she can remember. “These trees must be close to 100 years old,” she said. “It’ll be awful if they cut them down.” At issue is the new power line being upgraded down Road 7 from Highway 77. The giant composite hydro poles will replace the existing wooden poles all along Road 7, from Highway 77 to County Road 31. Hydro One has already sent out notices and ran

ads in the newspaper, outlining their plans to residents. The notice says that if they need to cut or trim vegetation, the trees will be marked for removal. The two sycamores on their farm are in a direct line with existing poles. The Metzes want to know when that marking will take place. “We’ve called the information line,” said Brent. “They tell us they won’t be marked until February or March, which won’t leave us much time to protest the decision before they cut them down.” “In April 2021, Hydro One will begin critical upgrades to its equipment to meet the growing electricity needs of the Town of Lakeshore and the Municipality of Leamington,” said Hydro One spokesperson, Richard Francella. “This project includes installing new distributions lines and upgrading existing infrastructure to improve the efficiency of the system and enhance power reliability to customers. Francella went on to say that more than 550 community notices were delivered to property owners along the project route, which included details on additional engagements affected property owners can expect. “With planning still underway, we are assessing tree and vegetation removal and will prioritize balancing the needs of a safe, reliable system and the impacts to the local environment,” added Francella. “Before any work is

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lice,” he said. “Someone needs to fix this soon. We never asked for this.” Regarding the trees, Riley believes the sycamores are beautiful. “These beautiful sycamores will be left to rot,” he said. “They could at least harvest them.” The Hanzman farm sycamores have been part of an ongoing sycamore program for many years. The sycamore trees shed all of their bark every two years and a botanical company out of Ottawa arrives at the farm in the fall to pick up large pieces of bark from the trees. Sycamore bark is now being used to help treat anxiety in dogs. “It’s also being studied for humans,” added Brent. For the time being, all the Metzes and Rileys

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discussion in the near future — with hope still alive to save those sycamores.

Linda and Brent Metz, with their dog Maggie, stand with one of two giant American Sycamore trees, in danger of being cut down to make room for an upgraded hydro line. Sun photo

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completed, we will contact affected property owners and mark vegetation for removal if required.” Hydro One says they value community feedback and encourage residents to contact them with any questions or comments at 1-877-3456799 or Community.Relations@HydroOne.com. The sightline of the existing poles that have been installed on the eastern end of the road, indicates that many trees along that stretch of road will be affected. Neighbour, Ed Riley, has made numerous calls to the Municipality of Leamington, but says the response has been less than what he expected. “I’ve called about the truck traffic and have been told to call the po-

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• Spotless 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths • 1 floor plan, vinyl sided home on fenced yard • Large rear deck & 1.5 car garage • New kitchen, laminate flooring, replacement windows, new siding, forced air gas heat & central air • Ideal for Starters or Retirees • Asking $289,900

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1132 ROAD C, LEAMINGTON • Live in the country • 2 storey vinyl sided home • 5 bedrooms • 1.5 baths • Close to the lake and across the street from a park • Treed 93 x 120 ft. lot • Open concept kitchen, dining and family room • Replacement windows and a forced air gas furnace. • Asking $299,900

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292 ROBSON, LEAMINGTON • Attention waterfront lovers! Great opportunity to live on the shores of Lake Erie! • Close to golf, marina, beaches and shopping with approx. 50 ft of lake frontage • Renovation of previous 3 bdrm home has begun & is a great handyman project

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ELECTRICIAN - LICENSED ELECTRICAL contractor, semi-retired, looking for smaller wiring jobs and wiring repairs including additions, renovations. Call 519-326-7900. ECRA/ESA Licence #7013042. ja27-fe10

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GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager. Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.39 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed. Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6

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Yoder brothers started in 1920

Keepsake Plants: producing flowers for 100 years LEAMINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Aris Horticulture Inc., known locally as Keepsake Plants, and before that, Yoder Canada, is celebrating 100 years in busines. With humble beginnings, the company has grown to include multiple divisions, including Keepsake Plants Florida, Keepsake Plants Canada, Green Leafs Plants in Pennsylvania, as well as divisions called Must Have Perennials and Aris Sales. Ira and Menno Yoder first established the Yoder Brothers company in November, 1920 in Barberton, Ohio. They purchased the business from agricultural industrialist, O.C. Barber. Production, at that time, included vegetables and some flowering plants. The Yoder brothers, through scientific technologies, developed the Chrysanthemum into a

year-round world-wide crop. Today, what began as a sustainable agricultural farm, is now one of the largest, diversified vertically-integrated greenhouse operations in the industry. The corporate office remains in Barberton, with production locations in Alva, Florida (two farms); Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and Leamington, Ontario. Expansion touched many parts of the globe, including the southern U.S., Canada and Europe. The knowledge gained over the years has been applied to many other crops, including Azaleas, Hibiscus and Perennials. For example, Aris invested in perennials in 1996 and utilized its expertise in stock management to achieve both efficiency and clean stock. Making things better has been a driving force for

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the company. In 1964, Yoder Brothers established themselves in Leamington, where new greenhouses were built to produce flowering potted plants for supermarket retail sales, in conjunction with Atkins Flowers. Plant patents replaced breeder/grower agreements and the first Chrysanthemum was patented in 1965. Over the course of the next three decades, Yoder Brothers was a worldwide leader in flowering plants and a breeding breakthrough in the 1990s featured â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Peleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as being the first colour pot mum. In 2008, Yoder Brothers changed its name to Aris Horticulture Inc, when the mum genetics and internationally-known Yoder-mum brand name were sold to Syngenta Flowers. Keepsake Plants divisions were established for the Florida and Canadian

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An aerial view of the Yoder Canada operation, Plants 1 and 2, as they looked prior to the 2010 Leamington tornado, which destroyed much of the greenhouse operation at this site along County Rd. 20. Aris Horticultural Inc., is celebrating 100 years in business, which was started in 1920 by Ira and Menno Yoder.

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Local family’s name is synonymous with harness racing by C. Scott Holland For several decades, one local family was among the who’s who of the horse racing industry in Canada and the US. Baseball has Ruth, while hockey has Gretzky, and football has Brady. For harness racing fans, that name is McIntosh. Brothers Bob and Doug McIntosh both owned stables. Bob had one near Windsor and Doug’s was just north of Wheatley. Both inherited their horsemanship abilities and love of horses from their father, Jack. “He (Jack) raced horses as a hobby until he died,” said Doug. “Upon retiring, he turned to training horses and became well known in the Canada-US racing circles.” While Doug’s stables are north of Wheatley, Jack’s stables were once a part of what is now Wheatley Provincial Park. Doug began working with horses at age 12, and spent many years as a trainer. As a driver, he would race five out of seven nights during the winter and seven out of seven during the summer. He has competed in some of harness racing’s biggest events, including the Breeders’ Cup and Hambletonian. He’s won races in both as well, with Yankee Paco winning the 2000 Hambletonian, becoming the first Canadian-bred horse to win that prestigious harness race (held at the Meadowlands track in New Jersey.)

That year, Yankee Paco brought in $1,360,000, however as McIntosh explained, “The food for a horse during a year is expensive and I have 20 employees to pay.” The really good horses which make money are bought by owners in New York and New Jersey who enter them in races with a higher purse. As well, Doug’s wife Kathy began as a groom, became a trainer and then entered the administrative end of the sport, which included brokerage and syndication, which gets people to buy a horse. “It takes a minimum of roughly $7,500 to purchase a part ownership,” said Kathy. “I had 10 women who bought a horse and formed a stable called Femme Fatale.” “Horses can be no different than an athlete,” Doug added. “They have aches and pains. And like humans, have different personalities.” Doug retired from horse racing in 2015 to concentrate on his line of all-natural McIntosh Pro Line products for horses, pets and people, which he started in the 1990s. At one time, he served on the Windsor Raceway board of directors under the late Tom Joy and was a VP for the Ontario Harness Horseman’s Association. He’s certainly come a long way since taking Princess Barbara - his first race horse - out on the circuit.

Local trainer, Doug McIntosh, with one of his charges at Leamington Fairgrounds in the 1980s. Photo courtesy of Scott Holland Collection

Sports flashbacks from February, 1991

Flyers’ Reid named Rookie of the Year The Leamington Flyers are marred in a Great Lakes Junior C playoff battle with the Belle River Canadiens, but one of their own was honoured by the league this past weekend. Right winger, Jason Reid, 17, was a defenceman when he joined the Flyers from the Sandwich West minor hockey program last September, but Flyers coach Kirk Bowman converted him to a winger and it appears that move paid off. Atom 2s tie and win The Leamington Gabriele Carpets Atom 2s tied and won exhibition games over the weekend while they await their Bluewater playoff opponent. They came from behind to tie Sandwich West 4-4 on Friday and then beat the same opponent on Saturday 5-2 back in Leamington. Mikey Mereszak scored twice in Friday’s game, including the tying marker with the goalie out. Jeff Simpson and Chris

Garroway had singles. In Saturday’s game, Mereszak and Garroway each scored twice, with Chris Collins picking up the single goal. Steve Bradley and Matt Tatomir shared the goaltending duties. Packers host team from St. Louis The Leamington Atom A Packers hosted the St. Louis Baby Blues in an exhibition game here on the weekend, losing that contest 4-2. Darby Cerovski and Jeff Moracci scored the Leamington goals, while Cameron Ellsworth and Jesse Garant stood tall in goal. Lions 1-1 in tourney The Leamington Lions Senior Boys Basketball team went 1-1 in a recent tournament at Essex High School. Pierre Jraiche’s 18 points led Leamington to a 58-49 win over Harrow in game 1. Paolo Mastronardi chipped in with 13 points for the Rick Dumais coached team. In game two, the Lions fell to the Kingsville Cavaliers 41-31. Jeff Woodiwiss had 19 for Kingsville, while Jraiche and

Mastronardi once again led Leamington’s offense. Village Inn trounces Pumpers In Leamington Senior Men’s Hockey League play, the Village Inn ran roughshod over the firstplace Esso Pumpers by a 12-3 score. The new look V.I. squad was led by Phil Wiper, Mark Matheson, Brian Roach and Ken Cobby, who all scored twice. Cobby’s two goals came in a 40-second span. Singles went to Ewald Dobetsberger, Randy Robinson and Gary Gayer. The Pumpers got goals from Steve Lewis, Jim Ferguson and Dave Lightfoot. Kingsville Novices beat Tilbury The Brian’s Custom Pro Novices defeated Tilbury by an 8-2 score on the weekend. Despite spotting Tilbury an early lead, the Kings roared back and won the game on the strength of Scott Chapman’s four goal performance. Rob McMenemy, Rob Buchanan, Max Graham and Adam Ellwood all had single markers.

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THE 1947 Ford delivered, OLD CAR minus wheels and tires DETECTIVE An old friend of mine told me the story of a car he bought as a teenager while still living at home with his parents in Toronto. One day in 1960, he stopped in at Target Auto Wreckers in the east end of the city. They wrecked cars for parts, as their

name indicates, but sometimes they would end up with a car too good to wreck. My friend spotted such a car on his visit, a 1947 Ford coach. It was black and had seen better days. It was in running condition and the price was only $60. He was 15 at the time and

only had $40. But the folks at Target were eager to get rid of the car so they offered him a deal too good to turn down. They gladly took his $40 and delivered the car to his parents’ house and parked it in their driveway, then jacked it up and mounted it on cement

Bill Sherk blocks, then removed all four wheels and tires and took them back to the wrecking yard. My friend could start driving the car as soon as he came up with the extra $20.

He had a paper route and as soon as he earned $5, he hot-footed it back to Target and picked up one wheel and tire, which he rolled along the sidewalk all fifteen blocks to home. When he had paid for all four wheels and tires, he could start driving the car.

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One day, while he was driving along a busy street, a truck going the other way ripped off his left rear fender. He picked it up off the street, threw it into his back seat, and kept driving with three fenders. He later jazzed up his car with spun aluminum moon discs and whitewall tires. But he only had enough money to buy two moons for the front. His black leather jacket blended right in with a car as cool as he was. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.

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