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KINGSVILLE — The suddenly snowy landscape provided numerous opportunities for sledders, snowboarders and skaters to enjoy the winter in the Sun Parlour of Canada on Sunday, January 23. Lakeside Park in Kingsville was teeming with kids of all ages hitting the hills for some outdoor recreation. Two of those sledders were Masyn, left, and her friend Natalie, who took a side-by-side ride down the hill.

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By Mark Ribble ONTARIO — With encouraging numbers starting to trend in the right direction regarding COVID infections and hospitalizations, Premier Doug Ford announced last week that certain health measures that took effect on January 5 will be eased next Monday.

“The evidence tells us that the measures we put in place to blunt transmission of Omicron are

working,” said Premier Doug Ford. “We can be confident that the worst is behind us and that we are now in a position to cautiously and gradually ease public health measures. While February will continue to present its own challenges, given current trends these are challenges we are confident we can manage.”

A further easing is expected on February 21, with another easing on

March 14, provided numbers have not soared out of control by either of those dates.

Beginning Monday, January 31, Ontarians can expect an increase in social gathering limits from five indoors to 10, while outdoors, the number increases to 25 people.

A 50 per cent capacity limit will be set on restaurants and bars as they open up for indoor patrons.

Retailers will also be able to operate under a 50 per cent capacity limit, as well as shopping malls, cinemas and meeting places.

Non-spectator areas of sports and recreational facilities, including gyms, will also be allowed to have up to 50 per cent capacity.

Amusement parks and water parks can open where weather permits, while museums, galler-

ies, zoos and other attractions can also open within the 50 per cent limit.

Casinos and bingo halls, as well as religious services can also open to half-capacity.

Enhanced proof of vaccination is still required in the places that it was before the holidays.

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Chatham-Kent CAO Don Shropshire said a plan has been submitted by the firm engaged by the province to lead the project.

“We have a preliminary work plan now under review,” he said. “Once that has taken place, our plan is to hold a virtual public meeting with Wheatley residents and provide information as to next steps.”

Work at APEC 2 (Area of Potential Environmental Concern) to bring the well to surface is substantially complete. The contractor is awaiting several parts to connect this well to the test separator system. That is expected to be completed this week.

The contractors completed an investigatory excavation at APEC 3 and discovered a brick well structure with a small wooden casing extending from the bottom approximately 12 feet below surface. Small amounts of methane have been de-

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Shropshire thanked the more than 750 individuals who have registered for an email subscription list to keep them updated. “We’re grateful that so many people want to know the facts and keep up with the latest news.

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Recent snowstorm affects blood donations LEAMINGTON — A blood donor clinic slated for Leamington on Wednesday, February 2 has taken on a more urgent circumstance as many blood donation events across the province last week were cancelled due to a snowstorm.

The snowstorm — which dumped many inches of snow on communities from London to Ottawa on Monday, January 17 — made travel and movement nearly impossible in those com-

munities.

“Due to last Monday’s winter weather, many blood donor events across Ontario were cancelled,” said Marisa Gatfield, Territory Manager for Canadian Blood Services.

“This resulted in the loss of hundreds of units of blood.”

The need for blood is always there, but the storm affected the anticipated total in donations across the province.

Gatfield hopes that the clinic coming up in Leam-

ington can help replenish the blood supplies.

The Leamington clinic will be held at the Lebanese Club on Wednesday, February 2 from 1 pm to 7 pm.

Donations are by appointment only due to COVID restrictions.

You can book an appointment to donate by visiting blood.ca or by calling 1-888-236-6283.

About 50 appointments remain open for the Leamington event.

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WINDSOR-ESSEX — The Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation is reaching out to the community at large to help them help local families to make ends meet.

The Embracing Families Fund helps eliminate challenges for families so they can strengthen relationships amongst themselves, resulting in the home becoming a safe, enriching environment for the children who live in it.

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There is no funding to continue gymnastics and hockey lessons for them.

Or perhaps a single parent is keeping it together on a part-time job while taking college courses at night to eventually improve their home environment.

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For Faith Monaco at Impact Health and Fitness Centre, the past 21 months have been a roller coaster of ups, downs and pivots. She’s hoping Monday, January 31 will bring renewed hope that the lockdowns will soon be behind us.

“I’m really excited to be opening again,” she told the Sun last week. “We want to get back on our feet and stay on our feet.”

Faith opened Impact Fitness at 88 Talbot Street East in Leamington in the summer of 2019, mere months before the world shut down.

The progress she made in those months before the pandemic came to a screeching halt in March, 2020.

Since then, there have been openings and closings and more openings and closings.

“It’s more frustrating opening and closing,” she said. “There’s more to it than just locking and unlocking the door.”

She feels she’s been very

fortunate to hold onto her staff of 10 through all of the ups and downs of the past two years.

“I haven’t lost any staff through this,” she said.

“They are all rock stars.”

She’s thankful to those people who have stuck with her as customers too, as she tries to navigate this unprecedented stoppage in everyone’s lives.

“It has delayed a lot of my plans,” she said. “But I’m hopeful that this is it.”

She’s spent the past few weeks trying to keep members aware of all that’s going on and as always, she’s up to date on all COVID protocols.

“We are safe,” she says.

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Snow brightens landscape and faces Even though snow is no longer among my favourite things — unlike raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens — I must admit that Sunday’s snowfall was a welcomed sight compared to the dull, dreary scenery of late.

Of course, Mother Nature couldn’t just send us snow on Sunday, she also had to give us an equal dump on Monday — just enough to foul up the commute home for those who need to travel on a daily basis.

Deb and I took a ride to Kingsville and back on Sunday after the plows were able to clear the roads, and we saw lots of people out getting fresh air.

One thing in particular that we were looking for, was a snowman.

I was looking for the perfect shot for this week’s front page and thought that maybe a youngster or two would be out rolling those big balls of snow into a Frosty-like creation.

We went up and down several streets and saw lots of people shoveling, snowblowing and walking, but didn’t see a single snowman.

I remember the winters of my childhood — back when I adored snowfalls — being filled with snowmen, snow forts and snow fights.

Oh, the games we would play.

Once the plows managed to pile snow up nice and high, we’d play King of the Mountain (or King of the Castle, depending on your upbringing), where

RIB’S when it was your turn to be “king”, RAMBLINGS you’d climb up that mountain of

snow and everyone would try to get Mark Ribble to the top, only to have you throw All of this made my trip to Kingsville them back down to the bottom. Good on Sunday hopeful that the art of snowtimes, and surprisingly I don’t rememman building was not lost. ber any broken bones.

Although I saw no such Frostys on We also did a lot of sliding on the ice created by frozen puddles in the school front lawns, I saw plenty of people skatyard, bumping into each other and try- ing on homemade rinks and a whole slew of families enjoying the hills at ing to knock each other down.

I don’t think any of that is allowed Lakeside Park.

The toboggans were flying down these days and probably for good reathose hills and kids were generally havson. ing a lot of fun.

The days of those school yard games There’s nothing like an old fashioned are over.

No more Red Rover, King of the Castle winter day to bring smiles to young faces and spark a little hope for humanity. or Witch in the Well.

Meat Loaf took off like a bat out of hell Unfortunately, Meat Loaf, one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll vocalists to break through in the latter 1970s in North America, passed away from COVID last Thursday at the age of 74.

Born in Dallas, Texas on September 27, 1947 as Marvin Lee Aday, he eventually began calling himself Meat Loaf.

Recently, seeing a TV clip from the Mike Huckabee show, I watched Meat Loaf telling a story about the day he and two of his two teenage friends decided to take the day off school in Dallas on November 22, 1963 and drive downtown to see President Kennedy make a speech.

However, on the way there they heard people shouting, “The President’s been shot!”

So, the three teenagers start driving over to the

Parkland Hospital as they figured that’s where most people go if they’ve been shot.

Driving down Steemonds Freeway, a man in a suit up ahead in the middle of the road, motions them to stop and slams badge into their windshield and says “Secret Service, move over!”

He then tells Meat Loaf to slide over and he takes the wheel and starts speeding down the freeway.

Now the boys see sharp shooters already on the ground in front of the hospital and on the roof.

Then, as the Secret Service man gets out of the car he tells them, “Don’t move.”

So, there they are parked right behind the President’s limousine with the tattered flowers and splatters of blood all over the seats.

Initially, they got in trouble for skipping school,

but it wasn’t long before news reports on TV actually showed these three teenagers standing by the senator from Illinois.

And Meat Loaf said that whenever they do a JFK documentary that shows the part in front of the hospital, there he is with his two buddies, albeit much younger.

Looking back at his incredible career, Meat Loaf’s 12 total albums sold over 100 million copies.

His first album, ‘Bat Out of Hell’, sold an amazing 44 million copies worldwide, while his sixth album, ‘Bat Out of Hell II’, sold over 15 million copies. Imagine how impressive it was for Meat Loaf, his composer Jim Steinman and producer Todd Rundgren.

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should know before we close this page and that is, if it weren’t for one radio station, and one program director in Toronto, I dare say that this story and review may possibly never have been written.

The Chum FM radio program director in 1977 was Warren Cosford.

As a programmer, Warren was as sharp and sensible as they come. But he knew that.

In 1963, coming home to Winnipeg from his army stint, he heard Jerry Bright on CKY radio in Winnipeg introduce the latest Battle of the New Sounds that night. The battle featured Bobby Vinton against Jack Scott.

Warren thought, Jack Scott! “He hasn’t had a hit in years.”

But Warren loved this talented singer/songwriter from Windsor who had 20 hit songs from mid1958 to early-1961 that charted on the American Billboard Hot 100 Charts.

So, with that in mind, he and his friends called in their votes each night and “Laugh and the World Laughs With You”

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by Scott did the impossible, beating all challengers and became CKY’s Pick Hit of the Week.

Later that year, Warren got his first part-time job in Radio at CJOB. Fast forward to 1977 when Cosford became the program director of Progressive Rock CHUM-FM, Toronto’s #1 FM Station.

He’d never actually programmed before.

But in reality, his wisdom and common sense gathered at the lack of sensible programming he witnessed in radio beforehand would help his station immensely.

Late that year, one such record lacking attention and respect was Meat Loaf’s ‘Bat Out of Hell’.

CBS Canada wasn’t really interested in it as it appeared to be “too Phil Spector sounding”.

So, after living with ‘Bat Out of Hell’ over Christmas and New Year on

his home record player, it grew on Warren.

He then put it on the air and had it played once every hour.

Word got out quickly and Meat Loaf’s manager called him from New York, thanking him for adding it in such heavy rotation.

Then CHUM hosted two sold out Meat Loaf shows with live broadcasts from the legendary El Mocambo in Toronto.

That helped ‘Bat Out of Hell’ sell 25,000 copies and it eventually went on to become the largest selling album ever in Canada.

Because of Warren Cosford’s persistence, direction and promotion of ‘Bat Out of Hell’ on CHUM-FM in Toronto, CBS in the U.S. was literally forced to pay more attention to Meat Loaf’s first album and push it along, ultimately reaping the benefits of its incredible success.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Mayors show guarded optimism for 2022

By Mark Ribble REGIONAL — The annual Leamington District Chamber of Commerce (LDCC) Mayors’ Breakfast was held virtually once again, as community leaders and business people gathered on Zoom to hear local mayors Nelson Santos and Hilda MacDonald give their overviews of 2021.

The two mayors also gave some optimistic news and updates on what to expect from each municipality in 2022.

Chamber Manager Wendy Parsons started off the proceedings, talking about how they had to pivot to bring the gathering into Zoom rather than the preferred

in-person meeting.

“We were planning on having a wonderful breakfast at the Portuguese Club where there is lots of space, but as we’ve had to do over the last year and a half, we had to pivot once again,” she said.

She did announce that the Chamber had distributed 59,900 rapid antigen tests last fall to 327 businesses, a program that has been paused due to supply issues. She is optimistic that the Chamber can get back up and running with their program for local businesses soon.

Chad Robinson, current VP of the LDCC, was also optimistic that 2022 can be a better year.

“It seems that January 31 will be a step towards our goal and for that, I’m grateful,” he said, referring to next week’s easing of current restrictions.

Essex County Warden Gary McNamara gave an opening address to all those in attendance virtually, assuring them that MacDonald and Santos have their backs.

“During these difficult times, you have strong and determined leaders in your communities,” he said.

Leamington Mayor MacDonald took the virtual podium and outlined some of the challenges that Leamington experienced in 2021, touching on the use of the Nature

Fresh Farms Recreation Complex as a testing and vaccination centre.

She said that the complex began the year as a possible field hospital, then shifted to a testing centre and finally a vaccination centre that delivered about 45,000 shots into the arms of Essex County residents.

She was particularly grateful for the Essex-Windsor EMS and Erie Shores HealthCare.

“COVID has been relentless on our front-line and first responders,” she said. “Many are still going strong, while some are teetering.”

She credited the leadership of Bruce Krauter with the EMS and Kristin

Justin Latam & The Stride release new single LEAMINGTON – Local singer/songwriter Justin Latam and his band The Stride (Brett Humber, Benny Pallotto and James Staley) are back with the release of a new rock ’n roll single, ‘Stride On’, released on January 21.

The song is an optimistic song of perseverance.

In a world of division, the group is trying to spread a positive message.

In 2019, the four musicians got together to play rock ’n roll in each other’s garages and basements.

They released their self-titled debut record in March 2020 with a show at The Bank Theatre.

Coming out of the gates with a bang, it was only days later the pandemic brought live music to an abrupt halt.

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In the spring of 2020, their song ‘You Don’t Know Jack!’, written about local man Jack Kungel’s healing journey with cannabis, was featured in the award-winning documentary ‘Jack’s Garage’ by Kim Saltarski.

With their first record out and no gigs, Latam & The Stride went back to Sound Foundry Studios to harness their momentum and energy into making more rock ’n roll records.

What followed were two singles released in early 2021, ‘Stray Dog’ and ‘Secondhand’.

Although not what they had planned, the break from performing allowed the band to explore their sound at their own pace and grow organically.

The band’s first re-

cord, and all subsequent recordings, are funded by donations of alcohol empties. This generosity from fans, family and strangers alike is central to what The Stride stands for: sharing positive vibes and helping each other out.

Empties-4-Recording was featured on the CBC. Although live music did return in many forms in the summer of 2021, it was still a struggle to

book full-band gigs. The band wasn’t discouraged, and once again returned to the studio to record new music.

Now the wait is over as Justin Latam & The Stride are striding into 2022 with their new single: “Put one foot in front of the other, take it as it comes and stride on!”

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She also touched on the OPP contract expiration, the greenhouse light abatement by-law and the boarding house bylaw, before sharing that the former Leamington District Secondary School building on Talbot Street is on the agenda for the next council meeting.

“We are planning the return of Mill Street Markets, Music on the 42 and other community events,” she said.

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and Kennedy, saying the pair has been instrumental in fighting the pandemic locally.

He also urged everyone to work together to bring the region out of the effects of COVID. “If ever there was a time we need to work together, this is the time,” he said.

“I see a community that is the best of the best.”

Santos outlined the events and happenings that shaped Kingsville in 2021 and showed a nicely produced video to drive his point home.

“It’s not I, it’s not you, it’s us,” he said, reiterating the view that we all have to work together.

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1962 Ford Galaxie in Edmonton An email arrived from Gary Adam in Edmonton, Alberta, proud owner of a 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 four-door sedan: “It has mostly original paint, original upholstery, original windshield, a beau-

tiful cruiser! I bought it from the son of the original owner. It was sold new in Ontario.”

The sight of this car reminds me of when I pumped gas at an ESSO station in Toronto in the

early ’60s. The 1962 Fords had the gas filler door in the middle at the back between the trunk lid and rear bumper with a metal hook to pull down the door to put in the gas.

Ford pioneered this gas

door location in 1952 and it was so convenient! You never had to back up and pull in again for gas if you pulled up on the wrong side.

Chevrolet had its gas filler door on the left rear

1962 Ford Galaxie 500 with gas filler door in middle at the back.

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk fender in 1955. One year later, it was in the driver’s side taillight. For 1957, it was in the driver’s side tailfin. For 1958, it was between the trunk lid and rear bumper. And for 1959, you pulled down the license plate to fill the car.

We used to joke at the station about this. “Can’t the engineers at General Motors make up their mind where the gas goes in?”

One more feature on Gary’s 1962 Ford is worth noting. No tailfins! Nearly all cars in the late ’50s had tailfins, with some

cars looking like spaceships. The fad was gone by 1962.

Always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of

Mary

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Always loved and missed by your Robinson and Oliphant families In Loving Memory of

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HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY

~ February 1, 1929 - January 27, 2012 ~

SHORTY! (DAD) ~ February 1, 1932 ~

In Loving Memory of

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Love from your girls...

Brenda, Lee & Becky

~ November 26, 1970 - January 24, 2021 ~

Forever In Our Hearts.

Happy 50 Anniversary th

MOM & DAD PAM & GENE PULLEY ~ January 29, 1972 ~

Love Kirt, Danna & Vald, Trisha & Jeff and Grandkids

As time goes on without you, and days turn into years, They hold a million memories, and many silent tears.

No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

Love Always, Madeline and Family Happy Birthday February 1st

In Loving Memory of my Dear Father

De-NiNg ZhaNg

~ July 6, 1933 - January 26, 2021 ~ Dear Ba-Ba: How’s everything up there?

It’s been a year since you left this earth. I know you wanted to go find Ma-Ma. But you left me with a broken heart.

Deep down I am still that little 3-year-old girl who cried out loud for her Ba-Ba in a small town’s railway station....

How you loved me, Ba-Ba! You and Ma-Ma raised me richly, you gave me more than I could ask for!

Ba-Ba, how I miss you! Wishing I could turn back time, I want to be your little girl again!

Oh, Memories, how precious they are! Happy or sad, good or bad, they keep my Ba-Ba and Ma-Ma alive inside of my heart, until the day God calls me into his Garden, I shall see your beautiful faces again.

Forever, Your Daughter Mei-Zi (Lin-Mei)

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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Local greenhouse expecting first strawberry crop in March KINGSVILLE – Ever Tru Farms in Kingsville has entered the greenhouse strawberry market.

The new entirely vertically integrated berry producer of scale has entered the market in a way that will revolutionize the strawberry market in North America.

Ever Tru Farms will launch its first crop this March, using a sustainable hydroponic growing process that leads to a better, more consistent, and locally grown product.

Ever Tru Farms’ leadership team has decades of experience in the greenhouse and hydroponic growing industries.

The team consists of Paul J. Mastronardi, head of sales and marketing, and Guido van het Hof, president of Great Northern Hydroponics, along with participation from Jim DiMenna, president of Red Sun Farms.

“We are one team, with one focus,” says Mastronardi. “To deliver consistently delicious strawberries, every time. We are confident in our strategy, but more importantly, our process.”

“We are moving into

the strawberry category as a united front,” added van het Hof. “Through reconstructing and adapting the approach that brought us so much success with other produce, we have developed a growing strategy for strawberries that achieves unparalleled taste and consistency.”

The Ever Tru team spent six years refining the growing process and creating the perfect formula, ensuring they were ready to hit the ground running with a superior

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

ERCA recognizes Conservation Award winners

Donald “Bob” Morgan

Donald “Bob” Morgan, 72 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington.

Beloved husband of Kathy (Marshall) for 47 years. Loving father of Colleen Morgan (Randy Jubenville) and Don (Corrine). Cherished grandfather of Tyler, Natasha, Colby, Sebastian and Brooklyn. Dear brother of Dan Morgan (Diane). Adored uncle to his niece and nephew.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

A graveside service was held at Erie Memorial Gardens, Leamington, on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 1 pm.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Erie Shores Health Foundation would be appreciated.

Jeanne Manners

September 13, 1932 – January 14, 2022 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, partner and friend, Jeanne Elda Manners (nee Martin) passed away peacefully Friday, January 14, 2022 at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital Hospice in Windsor, Ontario.

Jeanne was the beloved wife for 45 years of Earl Manners (deceased 1998). She was a devoted sister to her brothers Donald Martin (deceased 1990), Jack Martin (deceased 2017) and to her sister Gail Nyberg and sister-in-law Jo-Anne Martin.

Jeanne’s children and grandchildren were her greatest love and filled her with immense pride and joy. Sadly missing their mother and Nana are her son Earl Manners (Valarie) and their children Emma and Natalie, and her daughter Cynthia Manners and her children Joseph ( Janey) and Andrea St. Jules, and their father Philip St. Jules. Also mourning her loss is her loving and caring partner Allan McCallum with whom she shared the last three years of her life. Also remembered is her former partner, Larry Fleming (deceased 2007).

Jeanne met her husband Earl in Toronto while working at Bell Canada. Jeanne was attracted to Earl’s wit, appealing charm, and impeccable manners, believing him to be about 10 years her senior. Earl was attracted to Jeanne’s similar qualities believing her to be 10 years his junior. Their romance flourished and when they learned of their 22-year age difference, it mattered not. Their 45-year marriage was filled with love, settling in Leaside with their two children.

They were happiest at the cottage at Pointe au Baril with their young family.

Jeanne was a formidable athlete. During her teenage years (1949 and 1950) she captained the Toronto Globetrotters Junior Girls Basketball Team to two successive Canadian Championship titles. She also impressed playing softball under the lights at Sunnyside Park at third base with a wicked throw to first and a heavy bat. When she picked up a golf club in her early 40s, she mastered that sport with equal aplomb capturing several Club Championships. She enjoyed many golf vacations and European ski trips. When she took time to sit down it was often at the bridge table where she made lifelong friends. Jeanne played bridge until the end and we were told she only reneged twice during her last game.

Jeanne enjoyed a successful career in property development and management. She thrived in the business world where she forged some of her closest friends.

Friendship was perhaps Jeanne’s greatest gift. She was loyal, devoted and unselfishly supportive. Not surprising, she had many friends who meant the world to her and she chose them well.

Jeanne was a kind soul, progressive and inclusive, traits and philosophies she ardently instilled and promoted. We are forever grateful. Jeanne will be lovingly and forever remembered.

Special thanks to all the staff at Seacliff Manor, Leamington and Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital Hospice, Windsor.

There will be no visitation. Should you wish to make a donation in Jeanne’s memory, please consider Alzheimer’s Society of Ontario or any other charity dear to you.

To share memories and condolences, please send to earlmanners@gmail.com and/or manners.c17@rogers.com

ESSEX COUNTY – The lockdowns and reopenEssex Region Conserva- ing, there have been sigtion Authority (ERCA) nificant accomplishments recognized the 2021 Con- in conservation, and we servation Award winners are most thankful to all of at its Annual General these award recipients for Meeting held virtually on their dedication.”

Thursday, January 20.

Winners included: Seven organizations and • Cooper’s Hawk Vineindividuals were awarded yards: Conservation Farm for their efforts in making Award for the implethe Windsor/Essex/Pelee mentation of many conIsland region more envi- servation farm practices, ronmentally sustainable. including shelterbelts, Proof of obituary to run “It’s very inspiring to planting 7,000 trees, creathave the opportunity to ing a three-acre wetland, a celebrate so many orga- 26, field2022 tile outlet, and using January nizations and individu- by-products from wine Southpoint Sun als who have made an making as a soil amend$100,on plus hst = $113 incredible impact the$13ment.

• Cara Braun: Youth environment,” said Tania Jobin, who was re-ac- please Award to this Leamington Any changes email claimed as ERCA’s Chair. District Secondary School sun@southpointsun.ca “Even through the ongo- Minister of the EnvironThanks. ing impacts of the panment, who helped found demic, various stages of the Windsor-Essex Youth

James Everett Briggs

February 24, 1966 – January 2, 2022 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in San Francisco, California, at the age of fifty-five. Proof of obituary to run Survived by son James Mario (Michelle Santos). Beloved son of Sharon (Reid) and the26, late2022 January James Bertram Briggs (2014).

Older Southpoint Sun brother of Marlene and Laura Briggs $100, plus $13 hst = $113 (late Martin Taves, 2017).

James was highly intelligent, excelled at mathematics, and spent over Any thirty years as a computer in the changes please programmer email Silicon Valley.sun@southpointsun.ca His hobbies included flying airplanes, karate, landscape photography, and studying Asian languages.

Thanks.

Cremation was held and a private family service will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers or donations, help a friend in need or reach out to someone you haven’t heard from in awhile.

James would approve if you challenged a friend to a strategic game of chess.

Helen Teigrob

Helen Martha Teigrob (nee Reimer) passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Helen Teigrob, formerly of Port Rowan, in her 92nd year.

Beloved wife of Ralph Teigrob who she married May 13, 1950.

Loving mother of Ron and wife Ruth of RR#3, Port Rowan; Marianne and husband Raymond Smith of Pittsburgh, PA; Jake and wife Marlene of Leamington; and Matthew and wife Teresa of Birch Hills, Sask. Sadly missed by her 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Survived by her brothers Robert Reimer and wife Hazel of Abbotsford, B.C., and John Reimer and wife Ruth of Surrey, B.C. Predeceased by her parents Jacob J. and Anna (Enns) Reimer, her son Marwood (1965) and her sister Margaret Wiebe.

A private family viewing was held at the Jeffrey W. Glendinning Funeral Home, 36 Front St., Port Rowan, followed by a graveside service in the Fairview Cemetery, Port Rowan.

A celebration of Helen’s life will take place later when restrictions are lifted and the weather is better.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Gideons or the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Personal condolences can be sent at www.gffh.ca

Climate Council, orga• Bill Roesel: Environnized a school strike for mental Achievement for climate, kept the school’s his lifelong dedication to eco-team engaged protecting and restoring through virtual meetings, the region’s environment. serves as a member of ER- Retired from his position CA’s How-To Crew, and is as City of Windsor mancreating a cross-curricular ager of forestry and horclimate education pro- ticulture, Bill serves as the gram.

President of the Friends • Healthy Headwaters of Ojibway Prairie, has a Lab: Education Award for long history of instilling these multi-disciplinary a love of nature and stewstudents who, under the ardship in others, and has leadership of Dr. Cather- been a strong advocate in ine Febria, work closely the effort to create Ojibwith decision makers to way National Urban Park.

• Enbridge Gas Inc.: restore freshwater ecosystems to full health and Environmental Achievevitality. They focus on a ment for its longstanding variety of headwater eco- support of environmental systems such as drains, education, significant inwetlands, streams and in- vestments in tree planting terfaces between surface locally and province-wide, and groundwater, and and extraordinary duty of align the values of sci- care in protecting natuence, society and holistic ral heritage and hazards restoration through part- during the replacement of nerships, research, Indig- the 64-kilometre Windsor enous collaborations and Line. As well, Enbridge role in the local commu- Gas Ltd. was a key connity. tributor to the Communi• SuNaAnRu Green ty Task Force and Project Earth: Volunteer Award Work Team for the Essex for this family’s signif- County Regional Energy icant contributions to Plan, and has committed tree plantings, shoreline to net-zero carbon emiscleanups, seed collection, sions by 2050. obituary to run facilitatingProof native of plant • Aaron Zimmer: Denexchanges, nurturing nis Chase Staff Award for seedlings and creating his positivity, kindness, January 26, 2022 pollinator habitat. As well creativity, flexibility and Southpoint Sun He eaas leading by example to professionalism. improve biodiversity, they gerly brings fresh ideas $100, plus $13 hst = $113 positively influence others and new perspectives to to participate in steward- engage people in conserAny changes please email his work ship initiatives by promotvation through sun@southpointsun.ca ing conservation broadly as ERCA’s Multimedia through social media. Thanks.

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Leamington re-opening recreation complex on January 31 LEAMINGTON — Following the Ontario government’s announcement to gradually ease COVID-19 restrictions, the Municipality of Leamington will reopen the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre on Monday, January 31, 2022.

The facility will reopen for recreational programming with capacity restrictions and enhanced proof of vaccination in effect.

Proof of obituary to run Registration for winter recreational activities opens Tuesday, January 25 at 9:00 am online and by phone at 519-322-2337. January 26, 2022 No in-person registration will be available until Southpoint Sun Monday, January 31. $100, plus $13 = $113 vaccine cerVisitors are reminded that hst an enhanced tificate with a printed or digital QR code and government-issued identification required under the provAny changes is please email ince’s reopening framework. Visitors are also required sun@southpointsun.ca to complete a pre-screening questionnaire prior to each Thanks. visit. Vaccine certificates with QR codes can be downloaded at www.ontario.ca/get-proof.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit continues to operate a vaccination clinic in the gymnasium of the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre.

For vaccine information and to book an appointment, visit www.wevax.ca.

For detailed information related to recreation progam registration and COVID-19 safety protocols, visit www.leamington.ca/recreation.

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Let’s Talk Leamington

Leamington launches new community engagement website

LEAMINGTON – The Municipality of Leamington has launched a new online community engagement platform to enhance two-way dialogue between residents and the municipality on municipal projects and initiatives.

Let’s Talk Leamington is an interactive online space for community members to learn about municipal projects and programs, share feedback, and contribute ideas on matters important to them.

“As we continue to

modernize the way the municipality engages with its citizens, this new site offers a safe, convenient and accessible way for our community to join the conversation,” said Peter Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer.

“Leamington is a culturally rich municipality, and we are hopeful our digital engagement efforts will reach a larger part of our population, including our young adults, ensuring diverse voices have a seat at the table.”

Municipal projects included on Let’s Talk

Leamington will range in scope and impact, with many requiring public input. Initiatives currently available on the site are the municipality’s transition to on-demand transit, the replacement project of five municipal playgrounds, and an overview of Leamington’s By-law Enforcement division.

The website offers a variety of feedback methods including, surveys, polls, discussion forums and question-and-answer boards, giving residents additional ways to en-

gage with the municipality interactively.

“We want to hear your ideas, listen to your stories and work together to enhance all things Leamington,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “I look forward to these conversations that I know will help bring our community closer together.”

The platform is monitored by municipal employees who will moderate, answer questions, provide project updates and share feedback with Leamington Council for consideration in import-

ant decision-making processes.

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CKPL hosting virtual talk with local author

CHATHAM-KENT — Chatham-Kent Public Library is hosting a Virtual Author Talk with Brock Greenhalgh, author of “Hard Road to Victory: The Chatham AllStars Story,” in recognition of Black History Month.

In the fall of 1934, more than a decade before Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s colour barrier, a team of black athletes blazed a trail for others to follow and earned the

opportunity to compete for a major baseball championship. Brock will discuss how the Chatham All-Stars overcame societal hurdles that still persist today.

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Brock’s presentation is approximately one hour and best suited for children 8 years and older. Adults are also welcome.

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Please register to attend this virtual author talk at your local CKPL branch or through Ask CKPL at 519-354-2940, or text 519-401-7174.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing about 50 employees remained at the car-a luncheon parts plant, with 20 more leaving in De-menu. Speed cember and now the final 32 will hang upboat rides were available their aprons on March 13. from the Cedar —— Beach Drug The Kingsville Knights of ColumbusStore for 50 held their annual basketball free throwcents a ride competition at St. John de Brebeuf Schoolfor summer last Sunday for kids aged 10 to 14 years.visitors renting a cabin or for Many of the area schools — includingcottagers not Jack Miner Public and St. John — wereowning a boat. represented at the competition. WinnersThe boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This were Jill Hutton, Jennifer Simone, Paulphotograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in This photo shows a group of young women, one of whom is Bertha (Bird) Hellems (far right, top), Hungler, Chad Everaert, Dan Steingart,the late 1940s or early 1950s.

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From the Leamington Post January 24, 1989 Seacliff Village residents are expected to oppose an application for rezoning and official plan amendment by Etna Foods of Windsor Ltd. The firm operates a fish processing plant on Industrial Road in Leamington. It has also established a cold storage facility on a farm north of Highway 18 in the village, which the municipality says is illegal. Two interested citizens were present at Leamington council meeting and promised a vigorous opposition when the matter comes up at the next meeting. Council referred the matter to the Essex County Planning Department for comments.

—— The last production stage in a brewery is the bottling of beer, which — at the Wheatley Brewery — is carried out by a Seitz filler, a machine that can fill anywhere from eight to 20 bottles of beer per minute. Brewmaster Earnest Orleans-Lindsay and owner Guy Macher were busy bottling beer when the Leamington Post visited last Wednesday. The brewery, located on Mersea Rd. 5 between Leamington and Wheatley, is the first private brewery in Ontario this side of the Niagara region.

—— The Essex County Catholic School Board hopes to reverse opposition to its plans to build a new Catholic high school in the Willousa subdivision. The plans for the new Cardinal Carter High School were unveiled at a public meeting on January 9. Town administration has advised council to oppose a zoning request to turn the 17 acres from Residential 1 to Industrial. Many area residents oppose the school build, saying that they prefer single family dwellings in the neighbourhood. Board Director of Education Ron Reddam says the board will meet with the residents to discuss the pros and cons.

—— Leamington Quick’s Auto Wreckers Midgets outlasted Sandwich West on Saturday night as they came away with a 7-5 victory in game one of the OMHA playoffs at Leamington Arena. Jamie Diniro’s third goal of the game in the final minute provided Leamington with the margin of victory. Other Quick’s marksmen were Joe Silva, Mike Zanuttini, Nathan Epp and Steve Kiss. Referee Dennis Tatomir called 23 minor penalties — 13 of them against Leamington.

From the Kingsville Reporter January 24, 1989 A special candle-lit ceremony last weekend marked the beginning of a new service club for women in Kingsville. The new Kingsville Lioness Club celebrated its certification night on January 21 with a dinner/dance for 300 guests at Lions Hall. The club’s first president is Sandy McIntyre.

—— Freedland Industries has handed out final layoff notices to its 32 remaining workers at its Wigle Road plant. The stamping plant, which has been in operation since 1970, is owned by Harry Freedland and is the only Canada-based Freedland company. In September, only

daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Hellems. Mr Hellems was one of the early publishers of the Kingsville

Stephen Pacheco, Darlene Pindere, Heidi Reporter. Bertha taught at several Windsor schools, was widely traveled, and wrote many articles on Verbeek, Tony Farias and Stephanie KasherA experiences If you can identify any courtesy of the other women the photo, Holland please contact us at Look atabroad.

Leamington’ s Past of C.in Scott sian. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com or 226-348-6377. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com —— Some people do things in the name of Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection love, but Ed Everaert does things in the name of music. It all started when he April 1973: was 12 years old when his new neighBuckingham bour John taught him how to play the Real Estate guitar. Soon, Ed, John and another friend edged Gulliver formed a band called The Hornets. After Insurance 2-1 to stints with a few local bands, including win the Midget Nemesis, Ed settled on starting his own hockey trophy. recording studio, all while working his At left is captain full-time job at CBC television. Now at Ken Dick who age 36, he likes to get back into his basescored both ment studio and lay down some tracks. goals with coach From the Wheatley Journal Randy Critchlow.

February 1, 1989 Fran Lamb, a long-time resident of Wheatley, will be conferred the honourary title of life member of the South Essex Community Council. The ceremony Jan. 26, 1993 - The Leamington Dock’s wooden section was removed revealing its stone will be held in conjunction with SECC’s foundation as workmen continued to reconfigure the dock for the new (Jiimaan) ferry. The Crystal Jubilee on February 8. Dr. Ron stone foundation would remain as a base for a break-wall which would run about 100 yards Ianni, president of the University of further south then jut east for another 80 yards.

Windsor, is the evening’s keynote speakClippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 er. Fran is a long-serving volunteer for Clippings from the Wheatley Journal SECC. She has sat on the board of directors and currently chairs the Ethnic Resources Committee.

—— Stan Brophey, Romney Township Clerk-Treasurer, tendered his resignation to Reeve June Rutt last week. Council officially accepted Mr. Brophey’s resignation on Monday. He will be assuming his new position of Clerk with the Town of Kingsville on February 27. He began with Romney Township in August 1976.

—— Wheatley Arena will be the site of the Wheatley Alumni Cup this weekend as local hockey fans will get a chance to see and visit former South Essex and January 2002 - The dozen members of the Wheatley Cub and Scout group toured the Junior C players of the past. Former FlyWheatley Journal office on Monday evening. The group quickly learned the computer age ers goaltender Paul Anthony organized plays a big roll in-producing a community newspaper.

Beforethe theThursday group left they were rainfall shown the event, which will feature 35 andSubmarine cycling Ditches rose foot after foot following evening lines of type that were cast with hot lead years ago when the letterpress method was the only over SEHL division, a 30 and over Greatand these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. way available to print anything. Mr. Epplett was thanked for spending some time helping theIf Lakes division and a 21 and over Greatnothing else, it’s about a quick way to wash ten-speed bicycle! group learn newspapers and aprinting.

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Bruce Crowder. Dresden will come with Rick Chinnick and Ken Houston, as well as the infamous Al Pray. The Leamington Flyers will be represented by Kirk Bowman, Kris Manery and Pat Ribble, among others. The Blytheswood Mic Macs will feature Art Verhaeghe, Max Riediger and Larry McDonald, while the Wheatley Omsteads will be represented by Terry Jackson and Andy Herring. The Leam170 OAK ST. W. LEAMINGTON ington Indians are expected to feature 1-877-511-2927 • 519-326-9052 Paul Child, Jack Roberts, Dan Stasso and www.leamingtonchrysler.com Wally Tatomir.

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MUST BE SOLD! Wonderful business opportunity with this long established gas station with a 3 bay garage, paved lot on a high traffic street. All fuel tanks upgraded to fiberglass and pump upgraded as well. Be your own boss. Seller will provide an environmental audit for bona fide offer.

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683 McCRACKEN RD, KINGSVILLE Lakefront Tranquillity on Private Road MLS #21021163 | 120’ of frontage on beautiful Lake Erie located on a private road just east of downtown Kingsville! This year-round home includes 3 beds, 2 baths and stunning views throughout. From a primary residence to a lakefront vacation home or income property (long or short-term rentals), this adorable home is sure to impress!

Custom built lakefront home built to ERCA standards.

Spacious 2 storey open concept kitchen, living room, eating area & foyer complete w/ a floating staircase.

Everything is top of the line.

3 fireplaces, 1 gas, 2 steam.

Covered lakefront patio, oversize garage complete w/dog wash. Wonderful location, close to marina, golf course & Point Pelee National Park.

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519.322.7105

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38 ERIE STREET NORTH, LEAMINGTON

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$

+ utilities

$4,499,900

Greenview Aviaries Park & Zoo MLS #22000120/0122 | Home to over 450 mammals, birds & reptiles, this thriving familyowned & operated business is looking for new ownership! Well known throughout Southwestern Ontario, Greenview Aviaries’ 50-acre zoo includes a souvenir shop, Duffy’s Bar & Grill, water gardens, a picnic & play area, jungle villages, splash pad, basketball courts, ziplines & picnic tables plus 3 pavilions that can seat 150+ for outdoor gatherings & much more!

Great Leasing Opportunity for an Expanding Business

MLS #21001506 | 6,000 sq. ft. of prime C1 commercial space available for lease.

Fantastic exposure on one of Leamington’s main arteries and tons of parking on-site makes this a great opportunity for an expanding business. Features include backup generator, ability to be sub-divided to accommodate multiple businesses, and an additional 6,000 sq. ft. of usable space in the basement. Min rates will apply.

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The management & staff of Century 21 Erie Shores Realty Inc. are proud to introduce

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Abe joins our highly trained professional sales team and invites you to give him a call today.

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If you are looking for someone with the energy and understanding to help you get what you want, you’re looking for a Century 21 Agent.

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519.326.8661 519.324.5603 abe.hiebert@century21.ca

4.69 Acre Hobby Horse Farm features 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, family room w/ fireplace, above ground pool & a pond. You will also love the 56 x 40 ft workshop, insulated w/ in-floor heating, hydro, water & private office. Also a 40 x 32 ft insulated horse barn w/ 2 horse stalls, hayloft & hydro & water.

CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

5 MAXON AVE., LEAMINGTON

Attention Retirees & First time Buyers! Brand new Ranch home all on one floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large open concept living room and kitchen with dining area. Also features large laundry room with access to high & dry full concrete crawl space, great for plenty of storage. This home is waiting for you.

CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

D L O S ALL

LOTS FOR SALE Additional Executive Building Lots being offered in Phase 2 of Golfwood Lakes Development. Build your dream home.

CONRAD BABKIRK @ 519-818-4435 KEVIN BABKIRK @ 519-818-4432 55 ERIE N, LEAMINGTON R LEASE

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Be your own Boss! Retail Store with convenient corner location between Leamington and Wheatley, many updates, bright and clean storefront with paved parking lot.

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Office space available-high visibility, municipal parking, common areas. Up to 1200 sq ft at $12/sq ft gross lease in a busy real estate office.

Ideal for mortgage broker, insurance or lawyer.

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838 talbot e., wheatley

559,900

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An incredible opportunity to buy over 106’ of private sandy beach! With endless possibilities, the current home features 3 beds, 1 bath & more!

A great opportunity to build your dream home in Kingsville’s Timbercreek Estates!

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Adorable country home on ~8 acres with 1+1 beds, 1.5 baths, wood buring fireplace, finished lower-level, ~560’ x 734’ lot, private bush & massive shop!

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Premiere 3rd floor condo with 2 beds, 2 baths, appliances, in unit laundry, balcony, personal storage locker, underground parking & much more!

Greenview Aviaries Park & zoo - 12734 Talbot Trail, morpeth

4,499,900

$

1st-time sale of a thriving family-owned/ operated park & zoo! Home to over 450 mammals, birds and reptiles, this 50-acre property includes a souvenir shop, Duffy’s Bar & Grill, picnic/play area, splash pad, 3 pavilions, single-family home, several outbuildings & more.

Virtually everything on site is included!

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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept E-TRANSFER, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

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PAINTED PORTRAITS Give a unique, personal gift! Birthdays, Mother’s or Father’s Day! Will paint people, animals, special places. Starting at 11x14, up to two subjects. $175. Send me your photo and I’ll do the rest. Check my website. http://www.ruthdriedger. com. Contact: rad019@ yahoo.com or 519-325ja26-mr16 0933.

BUYING GOLD + COINS 54 years – Please note: I did not send out a coloured brouchure to your home.

Before you sell take the time to get my offer (which is often double). Next show dates are Friday, January 28 at K of C Hall, 190 Richmond St. Amherstburg.

And February 18 + 19 at the Roma Club, Leamington.

Dan Jones B.a.B.ed. 519ja26 818-1805.

LOOKING TO BUY OLDER GIBSON OR FENDER GUITAR. Call or text 519567-4446.

SERVICES IRWIN PLUMBING - New homes, renovations, repairs.

Same or next day service.

Since 1999. Call Tim 519ja6-tf 825-7245. _____________________________

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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GROOMING BY DANIELLE - CPPS Certified Groomer in Leamington. 13 years experience. For all your pet grooming needs, please call 226-526-7971 or message me on Facebook COVID-19 Certified & Compliant.

PETS

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FOR RENT FARM FOR SALE

FARM FOR SALE

BY TENDER LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of Lots 2 and 3, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Tilbury West, Municipality of Lakeshore.

OWNER: Jeannine Bernard ACREAGE: 96 acres more or less PROPERTY: This property is vacant and has frontage on a paved road, with access to municipal water and natural gas.

LOCATION: The premises are situate on the south side of Lakeshore Road 302, east of the Rochester Townline, and will be identified by signage on the property.

LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT

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

Amenities include: • library and social rooms • new Smart Card “no coin” laundry • beautiful lobby • underground parking • outdoor balconies • FREE utilities and window coverings • Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management.

Ask us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com

VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary is looking for help with: events, museum help, gardening, lawn care etc. If interested please email volunteer@jackminer. au18-tfn com _____________________________

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

WANTED TO RENT PROFESSIONAL ELDERLY GENTLEMAN looking for 1 bedroom apartment to rent in Kingsville or surrounding area. References available. ja5-fe2 Call 519-326-1966.

VOLUNTEERS

NOTICE

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Looking for a nice quiet home for a female tri-colour cat.

Baby is a loving and pretty cat, 9 years old, who needs a home because her owner is leaving the country. If interested please phone 519562-1645.

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NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW BUILDING SERVICES FEES BY-LAW WATER AND SEWAGE RATE BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will consider amendments to the following By-laws: • Fees and Charges By-law 3-2022 • Building Services Fees By-law 4-2022 • Water and Sewage Rate By-law 5-2022 at its Regular Meeting on: Monday, February 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

A Summary of the Proposed Amendments will be available online at www.kingsville.ca/fees on Monday, January 31, 2022. Please call the Municipal Office if you require a printed copy. Any written comments must be received by 12:00 noon on Monday, February 14, 2022. Comments which are made at the meeting become part of the public record which is available for anyone to view on the Town of Kingsville website.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Meeting will be held electronically.

Members will meet via electronic participation. Members of the public can view the meeting at www.kingsville.ca/livestream.

DATED at Kingsville, this 18th day of January, 2022 Margaret Schroeder, Manager of Financial Services The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 www.kingsville.ca

$ local business directory 25 local business directory TERMS OF TENDER: Sealed tenders, which need only identify the parcel for which the tender is being submitted, the tendered price and contact information, will be received by the undersigned until 4:30 p.m. on February 25, 2022, with the highest, or any, tender, not necessarily accepted.

No deposit is required with the tender, but the successful tenderer will be required to enter into an agreement of purchase and sale without conditions, except as to title,

by March 4, 2022, and submit aACCOUNTANT deposit of $10,000.00 ACCOUNTANT at that time. Transaction to close on or before March 25, 2022, with vacant possession on that date. The property is being sold in all respects in an “as is” condition.

Interested parties may contact the undersigned to obtain Jeff Kelly - Ron VanderVecht any further information.

K. Tyler Chadwick - Jason J. Melo

Jeannine Bernard 203 Talbot Street West c/o Jay A. Johnson, Solicitor Leamington, ON N8H 1N8 Taylor Delrue 40 Queen Street South, P.O. Box 459 Tilbury ON N0P 2L0 Fax 519-326-7008 E-mail: general@cbleamington.com Telephone No. 519-682-0164

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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m.. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept E-TRANSFER, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES GREENHOUSE WORKER POSITIONS AVAILABLE at Ridge Farms in Leamington - 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.

Location - rural area, working at heights in dusty, hot and humid conditions. $15 per hour, minimum 48 - 60 hours/ week including weekends.

Permanent full time seasonal position.

No education or experience required.

Please forward your resume by email to ridgefarms@ sympatico.ca. de15-tfn _____________________________

PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $15/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. de4-tf

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www.southpointsun.ca 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. $15.00 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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Executive Director of The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation The Board of Directors of the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation in Kingsville, ON is seeking an Executive Director. This full-time position has broad responsibilities and is a challenging and high-profile leadership opportunity to grow one of Canada’s oldest charities.

Strong education credentials, an excellent track record managing a complex organization (including managing: financial resources, fund development, programs and services, volunteers and staff, facilities); passion for and knowledge of wildlife conservation, land husbandry, local history; strong interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills; a record of success in working effectively with a volunteer Board of Directors, is required.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an application to recruitment@jackminer.ca.

Deadline for applications is February 15, 2022

Ground Maintenance Assistant for The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Kingsville, ON is seeking a Ground Maintenance Assistant. This full-time position will assist the Director of Parks and Recreation and has many responsibilities to help maintain and beautify one of the oldest migratory waterfowl sanctuaries.

Post-secondary education is required. Knowledge of wildlife conservation, land husbandry, woodworking, landscape work and equipment repair considered an asset. Must be able to work in variable extreme weather conditions, available weekdays, weekends, and nights.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an application to recruitment@jackminer.ca.

Deadline for applications is February 15, 2022

We are seeking

GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE

• Compensation is $15.00/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@tilray.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 2000 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4

Deadline for classified advertising in the Southpoint Sun is Friday at 4:00 p.m.

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Community Calendar

ONGOING MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED at the Leamington Half Century Club to join in the weekly singalong every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Drop in if interested (160 Talbot St. E.). Call 519-326-2521 for more info.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com

T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519326-2388. Everyone welcome.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday.

Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment.

Next meeting is February 2 and 16. 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. STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group.

DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283.

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 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, 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.

IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519999-1234.

MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses.

Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment.

Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-3260612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE PROGRAMS - Located at 1860 Division Rd N., Kingsville. Call 226-773-5830 for more information. Counselling Service with Diane O’Brien — Diane provides counselling in many areas by appointment only. Milk Bag Creations — Help turn clean milk bags into woven mats to be used by those in need. 10 am until noon. Yarn Social Time — Bring your project and enjoy time with others. 10 am until noon. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Centre Café – gather to meet friend or just have a coffee and snack on us. Free wifi. 9 am until noon. Advocacy Services — Confidential assistance to help you access available services. 9 am until noon. Computer Kiosk — Use of computer for residents for such tasks as completing a resume, printing off documents etc. 9 am until noon. Tai Chi — A class for everyone. Join instructor Greg as he leads the class through various tai chi moves.

10 am to 11 am. Self Defence — All ages and skill levels. Greg kicks it up a notch with karate style moves. 10 am to 11 am. Tutoring with Jennifer — Math and language tutoring for children in primary/junior grades. Contact the centre to reserve. 4 pm.

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.

To place your event in the Community Calendar Phone: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca or drop off at 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington

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Once-in-a-lifetime team won the 1980 OHA title

By C. Scott Holland The 1979-80 Leamington Flyers were a powerhouse Jr. C team which was filled with highly talented players and were unstoppable once they won the Great Lakes Jr. C title.

That team — under the coaching leadership of Reg Mulholland — won 12 straight games in the OHA Jr. C playdowns to capture the provincial championship.

Their ability to win was already evident in regular season.

In their Great lakes Jr. C semi-final, the Flyers faced the Blenheim Blades and won the series 4-1 including a 9-0 whitewash.

One of their few playoff downsides occurred in that series as defenseman Rob Willan was sidelined with apparent ligament damage.

After losing Willan to injury, General Manager Rob ‘Specs’ Johnston signed 20 year-old forward Bill Brown who had played for the Petrolia Jets. Brown was claimed off waivers.

Next up in their quest for the title was county rival Essex 73’s. It was a tougher series but the Flyers prevailed, winning the set 4-2 and claiming their second straight Great Lakes crown.

The provincial quarter-final playdowns had hampered the Flyers the previous year and as Great Lakes convenor Ted Hannigan noted, “It’s a better start this year!”

In that ‘78-79 round, the Flyers had been knocked out

by Kincardine four games to one. However, it was no contest in the 1980 round as the Flyers cruised past the Port Elgin Bears 4-0. The Flyers won two of the four contests by lopsided scores.

The semi-final series was against the Flamborough Colts who – like the Flyers’ previous opponent – fell 4-0, setting up a Leamington berth in the Jr. C finals against the Bradford Blues.

Like the other two series, Bradford found it hard to contain the powerful Flyers’ offense.

Leamington won the series 4-0 to sweep three OHA Jr. C series to capture the Schmalz Cup. At the time, OHA records had no other Jr. C championship team completing this feat and as someone stated shortly after the provincial title, “This was a once in a lifetime team.”

Team members were Bill Brown, Mark Johnston, Todd Hodgson, Scott Omstead, Dave Balakowski, Jim Horvath, Bob Clifford, Gary Gayer, Ed Thiessen, Rob Willan, Gary Ferguson, Rob Serviss, Mike Wladarski, Keith Lindsay, Dwayne Boudreau, Tim Oliphant, Don Campbell, Dave Drummond, Mike MacKinnon, Kevin Leslie and Claire Gillanders. The staff consisted of Albert Jenkins, Carl Stadler, Murray Knox, Doug Vickery, Dr. Robert McGee, Bill Knox, GM Rob Johnston and Coach Reg Mullholland.

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The 1971 Tyke house league champs, the Pirates. Back row from left, Henry Steeman, Troy Wiper, Rick Taylor, Andy Wiper, Mark Ribble, Tracy Wiper, Mike McVeigh, Philip Wiper. Front row: Coach Henry Wheeler, Greg Guyitt, Brad Dunmore, Tim Tetzlaff, Paul Woelk, Mark Wiper and assistant coach Trudy Wheeler.

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Pirates capped an 8-1 season with playoff sweep in ‘71 LEAMINGTON — In the Tyke division of the 1971 Leamington Minor Baseball Association, the standings couldn’t have been any tighter when the dust settled on the season.

The Expos and Pirates both finished with 8-1 records on the summer, with the Angels racking up a 6-2-1 record for third spot.

The Pirates, coached by Henry and Trudy Wheeler, absorbed their only loss — 10-9 to the Angels — in the fourth week of the season.

The more experienced Expos, coached by Roland Martens, lost their only game to the Pirates — a 4-3 barnburner on July 31.

When playoffs began, the Pirates got the nod as the number one seed for that victory and hosted the Cubs in the first game of the playoffs, while the Expos drew the Leaming-

ton Post and News.

The Cubs gave the Pirates all they could handle as the favourites had to come from behind to pull off an 8-7 victory in the last inning.

Rick Taylor and Tracy Wiper — the Pirates dynamic pitching duo — scattered six hits, struck out nine and walked eight.

Rod Zwiers went the distance for the Cubs, allowing eight hits, fanning 12 and walking four.

Taylor led the offense for the Pirates with three hits. Wiper and his brother Mark each contributed two. Andy Wiper made it a Wiper trifecta with the only other Pirates’ hit.

Rick Finlay led the Cubs with a couple of hits, while Zwiers, James Schmidt, Victor Pundzius and Daryl Havens had singles.

Meanwhile, the Expos easily defeated the Post

and News squad.

But in the semi-finals, the Expos dropped a hard fought 14-9 decision to the upstart Angels to see who would face the Pirates in the final game.

A week later, the Pirates exploded for four runs in the first inning and held on to beat the Angels 14-8 in the championship.

Wiper and Taylor — once again — combined for the Pirates victory, striking out 15 batters, while issuing seven walks and allowing nine hits.

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With the resumption of play for the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League next week, the Leamington Flyers will play their first home game on Thursday, February 3 when they host the Chatham Maroons at 7:10 pm. The new re-vamped schedule will have the Flyers playing nine games in March with only two of them at home.

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The Wipers once again led the way at the plate, as Tracy collected four hits to help his own cause. Andy Wiper had three hits, while Troy Wiper, Mark Wiper and Taylor had two hits each. Tim Tetzlaff had one hit.

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As we begin 2022, in yet another year of managing challenges surrounding COVID, as well as the rest of the challenges we have faced before, January is thought of as a time to start new routines, around being more balanced with both health and wellness. This is the time of resolutions. Healthy eating habits are a theme of many for the new year. Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers work year-round to ensure that families in our community and beyond have access to fresh locally grown produce. Tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers are wonderful veggies that are versatile enough to incorporate into meals from breakfast to dinner and snacks in-between. Tomatoes are a good source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been clinically proven to reduce the harmful effects of

UV rays as well as reducing the risk of some cancers. Tomatoes are also an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, dietary fibre, folate, magnesium, and potassium. Surprisingly Bell peppers offer a more concentrated source of vitamin C than oranges! Cucumbers are a fresh, easy snack-on-the-go, can be infused with water, and can be an amazing base for side-dishes that will complement easy week-night meals or special occasion dinners.

An easy, delicious meal is the Ontario Greenhouse Essential Village Salad, perfect for dinner and after marinating in a simple dressing is even better as lunch the next day. Our grower members and local marketers have partnered with amazing chefs and their websites are a perfect place to

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• 1 lb (455 g) mixed ripe Ontario greenhouse tomatoes (heirlooms can add a punch of colour!)

• 4 Ontario greenhouse mini cucumbers (or 2/3 Ontario greenhouse English cucumber) • 1 Ontario greenhouse pepper (be as colourful as you want!)

• 1/3 cup (80 mL) thinly sliced red onion • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped flat-leaf parsley • 3 tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp (30 mL) red wine vinegar • Salt and pepper to taste Cut tomatoes into wedges. Cut cherry and grape tomatoes in half. Slice cucumbers on bias. (If using English cucumber, halve lengthwise first.) Cut pepper into bite-size pieces. Place vegetables in large mixing bowl with onion and parsley. Drizzle with oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.

Transfer to serving dish.