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WHEATLEY — The village of Wheatley has been under the watchful eye of Chatham-Kent Police and Fire since Wednesday, June 2, when a reported gas leak shut off a portion of Erie Street North, along with Talbot East and Elm Street. Officials on site are still investigating the bubbling gas emerging from under the ground and hope to have some solutions in the near future. It has been confirmed that the levels of gas have dropped, which is welcome news for the community, but so far they still don’t know where it is coming from. For now, emergency measures must stay in place and officials are asking people to stay away from the area. “We completely understand the concerns and frustrations of the families and business owners affected by the evacuation in what is an already challenging time, and I want to thank them for their patience and understanding,” said C-K Fire Chief Chris Case. “I would also like to thank the firefighters who have been working in shifts 24/7 for two weeks to maintain the safety of the community. The top priority continues to be protecting the safety of the people and property and the area simply cannot reopen until it’s safe to do so. Municipal staff continue to work with the Ministry of Natural Resources and industry experts to determine what needs to be done. WHEATLEY— Page 2
PATIO SEASON HAS ARRIVED
KINGSVILLE — After several weeks of dealing with takeout and curbside service, area restaurants were thrilled with being able to offer patio sit-down service to their customers. On Friday, June 11, Ontario reached Step 1 of the Roadmap to Reopen and many patios in the area were ready for business. Here, Patti Doll of Kingsville, orders her lunch on the patio at the Beach House Grill with waitress Olivia Kuhlmann, of Kingsville. This week’s Sun features a full pictorial centrespread on many of the patios and retail locations who are welcoming patrons with open arms. Sun photo by Deanna Bertrand
Vaccination rollout provides shot in the arm for local businesses REGIONAL — With COVID-19 vaccinations rolling out all across the region, the Ontario Roadmap to Reopening has reached Step 1, with Step 2 within reach in a little over two week’s time. Last Friday, Step 1 arrived three days earlier than expected, ushering in open patios and allowing retailers who had been deemed non-essential to open their doors to limited patrons. With new case counts dropping and active case counts doing the same, officials hope that the vaccine rollout will bring things closer to normal this summer. In Windsor-Essex, just over 60 per cent of the total population has received at least one dose, with 17.8 per cent of the total population fully vaccinated as of Monday. Over 72 per cent of residents over the age of 12 years have had at least one dose of vaccination in
Windsor-Essex. In Chatham-Kent, over 65 per cent of residents over 12 have had at least one dose, with over 11,000 people having been fully vaccinated. Step 1 has allowed patio dining for up to four people, non-essential retail with a 15 per cent capacity and outdoor social gatherings of up to 10 people. Step 2 will allow up to 25 people outdoors, increase patio dining to six people and will allow sports leagues to resume play with restrictions. It will also allow the reopening of salons. Based on the current situation, Ontario is expected to enter Step 2 around July 3. The information changes frequently, so please visit ontario.ca for any updates. For up-to-date information on vaccinations, please visit wechu.org or ckphu.com.
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As Ontario begins its three steps of reopening and travel is once again on the horizon, you may want to make sure your passport is up-to-date.
Extended Renewal Timing The Government of Canada has extended the renewal period to include any passport that expired on or after February 1, 2019. If you are applying for a passport with the same name, gender, date of birth and place of birth as your existing passport that expired on or after February 1, 2019, you are eligible for a simple passport renewal, which requires: your most recent passport two identical passport photos 2 references (non-family members who have known you for 2 years)
If you do not qualify for a passport renewal and need to make a new general application, you will need the following documentation: proof of Canadian citizenship (original only) a government-issued photo ID to support your identity 2 identical passport photos any valid Canadian travel document issued in your name a guarantor (Canadian citizen over 18 who holds a valid passport and has known you for at least two years, including your family) 2 references (anyone who has known you for at least 2 years, not family or your guarantor)
If you are applying for a child's passport (ie. a passport for an individual under the age of 16), the following documents are needed: Proof of your child’s Canadian citizenship (long-form birth certificate or citizenship certificate) (original document only). Two identical passport photos. One photo needs to be signed by the guarantor. Proof of parentage or proof of legal guardianship (if applicable). All documents that refer to the custody of, mobility of, or access to the child. Any valid Canadian passport or travel document issued in the child’s name. Supporting documentation if updating the gender identifier. a guarantor (Canadian citizen over 18 who holds a valid passport and has known you for at least two years, including your family)
Be Ready For When The Border Opens If you are still unsure which passport you should apply for, I will be hosting passport clinics to assist you as soon as we are able to hold indoor public events. In the meantime, consider visiting the following webpage to answer any further questions. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadianpassports If you do not have internet access, please call my office at 888-326-9655 and we will help you determine type of application you are eligible for and what documentation is required.
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Highway 3 widening will make its way to Leamington ESSEX COUNTY — A long-awaited announcement on the widening of Highway 3 to Leamington was made late last week as the province made a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to widen the highway from two to four lanes from the Town of Essex to the Municipality of Leamington. Construction is currently underway to widen 4.9 kilometres of Highway 3 from Maidstone Avenue to Arner Town Line in Essex and is expected to be completed in 2023. The RFQ is for work on an additional 15.6 kilometres of widening from two to four lanes between Essex and Leamington. The final phase of the Highway 3 widening project includes a total of 20.5 km of widening. “Highway 3 is a critical link between communities in the southwest with thousands of vehicles travelling be-
tween Windsor, Essex, Kingsville and Leamington each day,” said Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington. “With this next step and the construction currently underway to widen Highway 3 in Essex, our government is delivering on its promise to improve this important section of highway in our region.” “We are listening to local residents about the importance of this project and continue to make progress on widening Highway 3,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “Improving road safety, getting people moving and connecting communities are key priorities in our transportation plan for Southwestern Ontario.” The RFQ announced last week initiates procurement to complete the design, construction and financing for the final stage of work.
WHEATLEY — From Page 1 “Hydrogen Sulfide is highly toxic and explosive in certain concentrations,” said Case. “We cannot stress highly enough, the risk that exists.” The mixture of Hydrogen Sulfide with the oxygen in the air produces Sulphur
Dioxide, which produces the rotten egg smell. It’s commonly referred to as ‘sour gas.’ For now, officials urge residents to use caution, as the mixture is highly flammable and toxic.
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LDSS students launch plogging campaign By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Five students from Leamington District Secondary School are taking a unique approach to getting their exercise and helping the local environment. They’ve launched a plogging campaign in Leamington and are challenging other students and residents of the area
to join in. Plogging is defined as the combination of jogging and picking up litter. It began as an organized activity in Sweden in 2016 and has spread across the world. The LDSS group is hoping to modify that, asking people to just take a trash bag with them when they exercise and pick up any-
thing along their route. “You could be jogging, walking, cycling, or doing any other sort of exercise,” said Kalin Lougheed. “Just take a bag with you.” One of her partners in the project is fellow IB student Connor Strong, who is looking at the benefit to wildlife. “This is a large positive
The LDSS plogging group, from left, Kalin Lougheed, Leah Pare, Connor Strong and Jacob Berry. The crew met up Saturday to pick up some trash along the greenway near the school. Absent from the photo is Eshal Tariq. Sun photo
impact on wildlife and marine life,” he said. “We want this to help clean up our community.” Connor noted that it takes a thousand years for a plastic bag to break down and he’s seeing more and more of those on the ground, especially with the pandemic. “We’re seeing disposable masks everywhere and a lot more takeout containers than before,” he said. Jacob Berry says plogging will help everyone stay active as well. “We want to help stay active and give back to the community,” he said. “The pandemic has taken a toll on physical and mental health, and a lot of our school work is done on computers now.” For Eshal Tariq, she’d like to see lots of community involvement, even though this is a school campaign. “We want to get the word out through all media and hope that the community joins in,” she said. The campaign will begin as soon as possible, with the students cur-
rently studying for final exams. Leah Pare hopes that fellow students can use this as a way to get their community service hours and help clean up the environment at the same time. “This will run all summer,” she said. “And it’s an activity that we can do safely.” It’s a great idea in the eyes of their teacher, Cheryl Klemens, who is helping them get the word out to the community. “It helps the kids get
outside and get some community hours,” she said. The group is setting up a competition for LDSS students to upload photos and lets them know that they’ve collected some trash. Jacob Berry has designed a Google Form for the students to upload to. As for the general public, they encourage you to do the same to help the community. “We want to ensure that Leamington is a clean and beautiful place,” said Jacob.
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Hogs for Hospice weekend postponed for 2021
Gino DelCiancio, left, holding one of his Bella Calendars, making a cheque presentation to Miss Lizzy’s Foundation Treasurer Rebeca Dib. Photo submitted
Classic car calendar raises funds LEAMINGTON — Over the past few months, Leamington resident Gino DelCiancio has been selling calendars created with images of his beloved 1955 Chevy BelAir, which he has affectionately named Bella. DelCiancio is involved in countless car cruises in the area and Bella has become quite popular on the local car show scene. The calendars were sold to area car enthusiasts and fans of Bella and a total of $3755 was raised from the proceeds of the calendar sales. DelCiancio’s late wife, Liz, began the Miss Lizzy’s Tea event in 2009 and the
Miss Lizzy’s Foundation was founded in 2015. Miss Lizzy’s Tea has raised over $160,000 for Erie Shores with their annual events, and this donation will go toward the 2021 donation to the Erie Shores Hospital Foundation, earmarked for Erie Shores Hospice. Gino is happy to support the foundation in his late wife’s name and this allows him to provide people with some photos of Bella while helping Miss Lizzy’s Foundation. He met last week with Foundation treasurer Rebeca Dib to make the donation.
REGIONAL — For the second year in a row, the annual Hogs for Hospice weekend has been postponed due to COVID restrictions. The Hogs committee made the announcement on Friday, June 11, but also announced some other events taking place this summer. “Over the years, Hogs for Hospice has been put in a position to make some big decisions, but no decisions bigger than our 2020 and now our 2021 event,” said committee member Joe Oswald. “The health and safety and well being of our community, guests and our Hogs for Hospice ambassadors will always be
front and centre to every decision we make,” added Donny Pacheco. The Hogs committee has announced two other events that will keep the fundraising efforts at the forefront of everyone’s mind. They will soon launch their H4H 50-50 Summer Raffle on Friday, July 2, starting with a prize of $20,000 and building from there. Last summer’s prize got to over $120,000. In addition to the popular 50-50 raffle, they’ve also announced the Hogs for Hospice Poker Run, which will happen on July 31, and will have a grand prize of $1000 and V.I.P. tickets.
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Erie Shores Health Foundation gets boost from our community Erie Shores Health Foundation benefits from many outside organizations that raise funds and make donations on a regular basis. One of those organizations is the Peachland Rebekah Lodge # 45, which has been around for over 135 years. The Rebekahs consist of just under 50 members, with 35 ‘sisters’, two ‘brothers’ and about 11 older life members. Members come from Leamington, Comber, Tilbury, Wheatley and Ruthven and they spend a lot of time raising funds through bingos and other fundraisers. And that’s not all they do. “We typically make between 100 and 200 baby hats per year,” said Rebekah Secretary Elaine Stevenson. “Those go to Erie Shores as well.” The Rebekahs have donated $3000 to Erie Shores Health Foundation over the past twothree years and recently made a $1000 cheque donation. In total, they’ve donated about $37,000 to various charities and causes in the area since September of 2018. Some of those other charities include The Bridge Youth Centre, Salvation Army, Wheatley Food Bank and many others. Century 21 Erie Shores Realty has also recently made a sizeable donation to Erie Shores Health Foundation. The company is celebrating their 30th year in business and is giving back to the community by donating $21 for each home sold to a local charity. The Leamington office chose Erie Shores Health Foundation as one of their charities. “We thought it was a perfect time to celebrate our longevity and give back to the local communities where we have office locations,” said Scott Graham, owner and business manager of Century-21 Erie Shores Realty.
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Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available Mark Ribble from the Cedar Beach Drug zil and the Canadian Wildman alongStore for 50 with the Blackjacks and a much-hatedcents a ride blond wrestler by the name of Prettyfor summer visitors renting Boy Bobby Heenan. a cabin or for The next morning, my dad proceed-cottagers not ed to tell me that some of the wrestlersowning a boat. were at the hotel after the show. He told The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph an unidentifi edafamily, outside Cedar1889 Beach Store,Erie, wasEssex taken in me the good guys were drinking with “Miss of Kingsville” was steamstanding locomotive builtthe around forDrug the Lake and the late 1940s or early 1950s. the bad guys and sharing a lot of laughs.
The good old days of wrestling My earliest memories of professional wrestling go back to watching live matches at the old Leamington Arena in the mid-to-late 1960s. Big name wrestlers like Eric the Red, Haystacks Calhoun and Baron Von Raschke made their way to Leamington, and to protect their in-ring personas, the good guys (baby faces) and the bad guys (heels) always drove in separate vehicles. Von Raschke always scared me, with the bald head and his goose-step into the ring. He often held a monacle up to his eye and had a submission hold called the brain claw. His German persona played to the old Nazi Germany regime and got him lots of boos. In reality, he was a guy named Jim from Nebraska. All of those matches were exciting to an eight year old who, at the time, thought it was all very real. In the 1970s, some great pro wrestlers made their way across North America, driving from town to town entertaining rabid fans for a very small pittance. Leamington was often a stop along their route, as they filled the arena floor with fans anxious for a little excitement. At that time my dad was bartending part time at Brown’s Hotel, also known as the Leamington Hotel (later the El Matador) and one night after putting on their show several wrestlers bellied up to the bar at Brown’s, where my dad served them until they decided to move along to the next town. That night I had been at Leamington Arena and as a young pre-teen, I still believed that all of it was completely real and spontaneous. I watched Dick the Bruiser, Bobo Bra-
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It was at that moment that I realized that wrestling wasn’t real. To say I was disappointed that all of this was staged, would be an understatement. After all, I threw my pop at Bobby Heenan as he exited the arena floor the night before. Sometimes, they’d bring a wrestling bear in and I remember watching Mike Dibbley step into the ring with the bear one night. He was probably the only Leamington teenager that was as tall as the bear. Eventually, the Hulk Hogan era brought wrestling to prime time and my kids got into watching it with me. I began to admire the showmanship of such athletes as Macho Man Randy Savage, The Honky Tonk Man, and Rowdy Roddy Piper, and saw how they were able to move the crowd to boo them. From the likes of Lou Thesz in the 50s to Haystacks Calhoun in the 60s, to Pompero Firpo in the 70s, pro wrestling changed as athletes got faster and stronger and storylines got more incredible. The current WWE is nothing like the old WWF. I’m not convinced it’s better but it sure is different than it used to be.
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Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington Memories of... and Wheatley Photos Kingsville, from Kingsville-GosfieldLeamington Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time and Wheatley
Detroit River Railway. The railway had three train stations in Gosfield Township to serve the needs of its residents: the Arner Station, the Kingsville Train Station, and the Ruthven A Look at Leamington’ s Past courtesy of C. Scott Railway Station. The tracks serving these stations were removed around Holland 1991.
Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection 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.
June 1984 - An unique gramophone with a solid wood horn is looked at by Cindy Burgess. The piece was a part of a display of farm equipment from Joe Colasanti and was at the Leamington Arts Centre (then situated where today’s Gallery Restaurant stands).
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OPP launching Operation Freeze REGIONAL — Demonstrating positive behaviour and participating in random acts of kindness is the cool thing to do this summer. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is partnering once again with Mac’s/ Circle K Convenience Stores across Ontario for this year’s Operation Freeze 2021. OPP officers will be on
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deed and/or participating in community activities. Officers from Essex County’s five OPP detachments, Essex, Kingsville, Lakeshore, Leamington and Tecumseh, will be out this summer looking for deserving youth.
KINGSVILLE — On Monday, June 14, at 12:30 a.m., members of the Kingsville OPP Detachment, Essex-Windsor Paramedic Services and firefighters from Kingsville Fire Department responded to a crash scene located on Main Street East in Kingsville, where a vehicle had crashed through the wall of a convenience store. There were two occupants in the vehicle. One of the occupants was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries, while the second occupant was transported with non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Members of the
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Greenhouse competition returns after one-year absence REGIONAL — The annual Greenhouse Competition that crowns the Hottest Tomato, Perfect Pepper, Coolest Cucumber and Sweetest Strawberry has returned to the region after missing the 2020 competition. Usually held at the Leamington Fairgrounds during the Leamington Fair, the pandemic put a damper on last year’s event, but organizers pivoted in 2021 to put on a virtual competition. R.E.A.C.H. International is the charity behind the competition and Event Chair Art Barron is happy that the awards are back. “After cancelling the competitions in 2020 due
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— Mucci Farms Rustico Specialty Mini Pepper — Mucci Farms Sweet to the Point Yellow Bell Pepper — Pure Flavor Pure Hothouse Foods Yellow Bell Best Overall Pepper — Mucci Farms Rustico Sweetest Strawberry — Sunset Mastronardi Produce Dreamberry Best Overall Strawberry – Sunset Mastronardi Produce Dreamberry.
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James “Jim” Bishop Lieutenant-Colonel Murray C. Stewart
B.A. rmc, pcsc, cdsc, CD, PPCLI (Retired) December 22, 1932 - June 5, 2021 With a sad heart I announce the passing of Murray Stewart, my dear husband and friend. He fought a long, hard battle, but he took his last breath on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Murray was born in Mersea Township, attended schools in Leamington, became a lifelong friend of William Setterington and completed High School in Strathroy. Murray joined the army in 1952 and after graduating from Royal Roads Military College in Victoria and the Royal Military College in Kingston was commissioned in Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in 1956. The PPCLI formed a substantial part of Murray’s identity, something he asserted routinely “Once a Patricia always a Patricia!” and he knows he will be missed by his remaining Patrician brothers. Murray was also a graduate of the Canadian Army Command and Staff College and the University of Western Ontario. Murray served with the 2nd and 3rd Battalions of his regiment in Canada and Germany and held command, staff, and training appointments in Canada at National Defence Headquarters, among others, and abroad in Ghana and at NATO Headquarters in Norway. Murray’s final posting was in Esquimalt B.C. as Director Regional Operations Pacific Region and during this tenure was awarded the Chief of Defence Staff Commendation. On retiring from the army in 1987 after 34 years of service, Murray moved to Pender Island and was appointed Director of the B.C. Provincial Emergency Program and subsequently became a consultant on disaster planning and response. Murray returned to his roots in Essex County in 2002 and became active in Historical Park Museum and the Lions Club. Murray enjoyed working with Fred Cross of the Kingsville Lions and was most proud of his Leader Dogs for the Blind Founders Tribute. It was also at the Lions Club that Murray met his wife Daisy and upon meeting her he immediately sought to woe and betroth her. Murray succeeded, and Daisy and Murray were married on July 1st, 2017. Murray liked to say that his “most idyllic days were spent on Pender Island and his happiest ones were all the ones since he had met Daisy.” Murray enjoyed his last years able to make travels with Daisy to events and places special to his heart like St. John’s, Newfoundland, and even back to Pender Island in British Columbia. For Murray, the military remained a big part of his life no matter how many years into retirement, and the pipes and drums was always the music of the day and a reason to dress up in his kilt was never overlooked. At his wedding, his three best army buddies, Bob Smith, Dave Spooner and Bruce Stock, helped celebrate this special day. Murray is survived by his wife, nephews Jim and Kirk Bowman, cousin Jane Recker and stepsons Tyson and Travis. Murray spent the last years of his life primarily with Daisy and Tyson and the three of them went around fulfilling things on his end-of-life bucket list like riding a horse once more. Murray spent his last moments in his wife’s loving arms knowing he was very loved. Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home, Kingsville. If you wish, memorial donations in memory of Murray can be made by cheque to PPCLI-Hamilton Gault Memorial Fund, Building 405, Korea Road, Edmonton, AB, T5J 4J5. Murray’s final act will be to have his ashes strewn into the water at Point Pelee while a piper plays for him one final time the lament “Flowers of the Forest.” You are invited at any time to raise your own glass and give a final farewell to LieutenantColonel Murray C. Stewart.
Gordon “Gord” Kirkpatrick 76 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Beloved husband of Bonnie for 48 years. Loving father of Bruce Kirkpatrick, Ken Fraser, Brian Kirkpatrick, Donna Garneau (Dennis), Barry Kirkpatrick, Brad Kirkpatrick, Kim Kirkpatrick (Glen Biggleston), Rob Kirkpatrick (Kelli), and daughter-in-law Mary Beth Fraser. Gord was the proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Winston Kirkpatrick Predeceased by his mother and father Edna and George Kirkpatrick and brotherto Glen. Gord was Proof of obituary run the proud owner and operator of Gord’s Abattoir for over 40 years. 16,Gardens 2021 South Wing and Special thank you toJune Franklin Dr. Ross Moncur for their excellent and also to Dr. Ray Southpointcare Sun Anderson for his house visits. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will Any changes please email take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, sun@southpointsun.ca memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Thanks. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
William Allan Olson 1947 - 2021 passed away on Wednesday, June 9th at home after a long battle with cancer surrounded by people who loved him. Survived by his three children Jen (Chris), Tim (Brandy) and Dave, his 5 grandchildren Kodie (Arron), Hope, Dominic, Wyatt, and Peyton and his first great-grandchild Max. He is also survived and will be missed by his loving friend Trudy, his brothers Shannon (Vicky) and Jack (Dorothy) and their families. Predeceased by his parents Stan and Lorna Olson, his sister-in-law Sadie, his nephew Eric and his ex-wife Carol. He loved and will be missed by his friends Dave and John, his many friends from Blondies, Sunflower Café, Seacliff Heights, Zellers and his farm dog Sasha. Bill was a proud farmer in the Staples/Ruscom area. He was a lifetime member and past provincial director of the OFA and past president of the ECFA recognized for his outstanding and significant contribution to the development and betterment of Essex County Agriculture and was inducted into the Essex County Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2014. He was a respected judge for the agriculture tribunal for the Province of Ontario, a Mason, a member and steward of the Woodslee United Church, a member of the Conservative Party, a past member of local 444, local 200 and local 195 and the truest fan of his Montreal Canadiens. He was happiest spending time with his family and friends, was a proud father, grandfather, great-grandfather and will be remembered as a generous man to anyone in need. He was loved by many and will be forever missed. Visiting has taken place at Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631) on Sunday, June 13, 2021 from 1-4 pm followed by a private funeral service. Livestream is available at 4 pm on Bill’s profile at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. He asks in lieu of flowers, that memorial donations be made to either the Children’s Health Foundation in London, Ontario or the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Jim on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 55 years of age. Loving husband of Adelaida with whom he shared 7 years of marriage. Much loved Dad of James William. Dear brother of Bill Bishop and wife Denise. Cherished uncle of Jamie Bishop. Predeceased by his parents Ron and Mary Margaret Bishop. He will also be missed by his extended family in the Philippines. Jim was a dedicated employee at BTA Concrete and will be missed by his many colleagues and friends. A special thank you to the staff at the Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre and to the staff at Erie Shores Hospice for your care and compassion given to Jim. At Jim’sProof request, of cremation has taken obituary toplace. runIn lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to an Education Trust Fund for James William. (Cheques may be made June 16, 2021 payable to Adelaida Bishop). Online condolences may be shared Sun at reidfuneralhome.ca Southpoint
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Any changes please email sun@southpointsun.ca Eelke “Allen” Monsma Thanks. passed away
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suddenly, yet peacefully on Thursday, June 10th, 2021 at the age of 87. Allen was recently blessed to share his 65th wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, Shirley (nee Zuidema). Loving father of Connie Bradt (Rick) and Audrey DeJong (Peter). Cherished ‘Opa’ of Ashley (Sam), Tyler (Sarah), Corey, Elise (Andrew) and Tineke ( Jason), and great-‘Opa’ of Daphne, Micah, Arjen, Anna, Miles and Beatrice. Eldest brother of 12 siblings, and ‘Oom Eelke’ to dozens of nieces and nephews. Born in Broeksterwoude (Broeksterwâld), Netherlands, in 1934, Allen was a kind, humble and faithful man who took risks, loved his family deeply, and believed in hard work and the goodness of people. Together with his childhood sweetheart and new bride, Shirley, Allen arrived in Canada in 1956 with just $56 dollars in his pocket. Through determination, relationship-building and prayer, Proof of obituary to run Allen founded A.M.A. in 1982, and since then it has grown to become a leading horticultural supplier in North America. He was a faithful member of 2021 Faith Reformed Church June 16, Kingsville, where he worshiped Southpointand Sunoffered behind-thescenes support for more than 60 years. He was committed $100, plus $13 hst = $113 to the people of his community, always putting the needs of others before his own. A promise from Allen was worth its weight in gold, and he Any changes please email left a trail of respect, love and compassion wherever he went. sun@southpointsun.ca Allen’s quiet strength, gentle warmth and unmistakable smile Thanks. have been encouragements to all who have known him. His lifelong motto, ‘Go slowly, but with all your strength’, will continue to encourage us now as we grieve his passing. Visitation will take place at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. with limited groupings and social distancing practices in place. A private funeral service will take place with live stream beginning at 11 a.m. EST. Livestream available at www. reidfuneralhome.ca. 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. Everyone must wear a mask. Please direct all gifts in memory of Allen to Faith Reformed Church Kingsville (kingsvillefrc.ca) or the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (braintumour.ca). Family and friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca Psalm 29:11: The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.
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Ronald Marontate
May 11, 1935 - June 12, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Anthony Marontate, at the age of 86 years old, residing at the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington, ON. Reunited with his late wife Sandra Louise Marontate (nee Frohman) (2018). Dear father to Sandy and Norman Marontate. Loving stepfather to Larry Vank, Dwayne Vank, Cindy Zimmer and Victor Sousa. Sadly missed by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by many friends and family. Predeceased by his parents Delmer (2000) and Jeanne Marontate (2007), and brother Thomas (1988). Ron was a retired Heinz worker who also ran his own lawn care business for many years. He enjoyed farming and had a love for John Deere tractors, which included driving them in parades and showing them off at the Harrow Fair. Ron spent many nights with family playing his favorite card games UNO and SkipBo. He would always like to “Lay the hammer down”. Ron was a very loving and caring person who volunteered for many charities over the years and was also a member of the Lily Rebekah Lodge (Kingsville) and the Moose Lodge. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. at Kendrick Funeral Home - Kingsville Celebration Centre, 91 Division Street South, Kingsville, ON (519-733-4111). The Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 18, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Kendrick Funeral Home – Kingsville Celebration Centre. **An appointment and mask is required to attend both the visitation and Funeral Service of Ronald** Donations in memory of Ronald to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family. Memories can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com
Project seeks to understand homelessness in Leamington LEAMINGTON – A collabora- nizations in the community during tive of organizations that include their hours of service, including but service agencies, the faith commu- not limited to SECC, St. John’s Annity, the Municipality of Leaming- glican Church and The Bridge. ton and local businesses have been to When Proof of obituary run we think of a ‘made in meeting for over a year to discuss Leamington’ solution and possible solutions to issues of housing inse- future grants and funding opporcurity and homelessness Junein16,Leam2021 tunities to support a sustainable ington. Southpoint Sunhousing solution, the one key inThe key goal of the Leamington gredient that is missing is reliable $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Homelessness Project is to better local data. understand these issues, gather “In order to best serve unhoused data and make folks and those at risk of homelessAnyrecommendations changes please email for a ‘made insun@southpointsun.ca Leamington’ solu- ness, we need a stronger undertion. standing of the data in our area. Thanks. The Leamington Homelessness That’s why we’ve organized this Project, which is funded by the count, and that’s why it’s so imOntario Trillium Foundation, en- portant for the community to help lists the expertise of key partners us,” explained Alissa Enns, Project including the Leamington Minis- Leader for the Leamington Hometerial, Rotary Club of Leamington, lessness Project. “We’ll be putting Family Services Windsor-Essex, together a report with recommenHousing Information Services, The dations for housing and homelessBridge Youth Resource Centre and ness solutions in Leamington, and South Essex Community Council it is critically important that the (SECC). These organizations take voices of those with lived experion an advisory role to assist SECC ence are centered within and inin achieving the goals of the project. form this final report.” This community collaborative is This count presents a unique oporganizing a surveying initiative portunity for those who are housfor individuals who are experienc- ing insecure or homeless in Leaming housing insecurity or home- ington. lessness to share their perspectives According to Leamington Mayand experiences. The count will or Hilda MacDonald, “Not only take place from Monday, June 14, does this homelessness surveying 2021 to Friday, June 18, 2021, and initiative provide a way of being surveys will be conducted at orga- counted, but it allows those who
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are experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness to connect with services. While connecting with community organizations, individuals will have the opportunity to contribute to survey results that will impact the development of a made in Leamington solution to homelessness.” Carolyn Warkentin, Executive Director at SECC, emphasized that, “The issues of housing instability and homelessness don’t just affect the people who are directly involved in those situations, they affect the entire community. That’s why it’s important for everyone to be as involved as possible – if you know someone who is struggling, please encourage them to come to one of the survey locations to share their story.” In addition to data collection efforts, one of the key objectives of the Leamington Homelessness Project is to raise community awareness around these issues. In lieu of a large community forum, the committee has put together a virtual presentation on local homelessness and housing insecurity to present to community groups. If you are interested in learning more, reach out to Alissa Enns at South Essex Community Council to schedule a presentation with your group.
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Gabriele Floor and Home Furnishings was ready to swing into Step 1 on Friday morning, as their staff greeted customers. From left are Lee Jacques, Suzanne Ingratta (with Indie), Linda Pajot, Giselle Villalta, Dana Church, Sandra Policella and Kathy Gabriele.
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Renny’s Smokehouse in Wheatley welcomed patio diners to their outdoor space on Friday with the start of Step 1 in Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopening. Here, owners Erika and Mike Renwick pose in front of their patio.
Pinstripes Ladies Fashions in Kingsville was ready, willing and able to help shoppers with their apparel needs. Tiffany Hamm, left, and Laura Jacobs greeted customers at the door.
Kristen Proctor of The Towne Emporium in Kingsville was eager to greet customers and offer great fashion choices for men and women.
The non-essential retail and restaurant patios were in full swing over the weekend as thousands across the region flocked to patronize their local businesses. The photos on this page are only a small sample of the coming-to-life offered across Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley. If you’re going out to shop retail or dine on a patio, please remember these suggestions.
Area restaurant patios were hopping over the weekend and the patio at Freddy’s in Leamington was no exception.
Nat Milana of Milana’s Men’s Wear was there to greet customers as they arrived at his shop in Leamington.
BE SOCIAL • BE PATIENT • BE RESPECTFUL BE COURTEOUS • BE CONSIDERATE BE GENEROUS WITH TIPS • BE GRATEFUL Cured Craft Brewing Company in Leamington was alive with patio diners on the weekend and those diners were treated to great service by Josh McVeigh, left, and co-worker Emma Conley.
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Among the patio-goers on Sunday were Debbie and Aaron Wiebe, who found some shade and great service at The Main Grill and Ale House in Kingsville. Here, server Lindsey Stein takes their order.
Peter and Sandra Courey were out Friday afternoon enjoying a delcious Mid-Eastern lunch at Firdous Lebanese Grill in Leamington.
Owner of the Beach House Grill, Patricia Bosco, is ready to seat customers on Sunday at the restaurant in Kingsville.
Ernie Demarse of Ernie’s TV in Kingsville was happy with a bustling showroom as the store opened for Step 1 of the provincial reopening plan.
Julia Mucci, owner of the Chuckwagon in Kingsville, had her running shoes on as she helped wait on the eight outdoor tables Sunday morning.
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VACCINATION CLINIC TRANSPORTATION SECC IS PROVIDING FREE TRANSPORTATION to/from the clinic. Give us a call at 519-326-8629. Please ensure you have an appointment before calling to arrange transportation.
ONGOING MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot Road E. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Next meetings are June 9th and 23rd. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@ yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Food and clothing are available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and
Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www. alanonwindsoressex.com IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. 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. 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 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www.pregnancycentre.net.
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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 jn2-16 Licence #7013042.
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CASH FOR GOLD, SILVER Jewellery, ALL COINS. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 18 + Saturday, June 19 at K of C Hall, 190 Richmond St., Amherstburg (use side parking lot entrance). Private appointments available. All gold jewellery, any Gold (even teeth), old coins, Canada, USA, World. Covid 19 precautions in place. Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 53 years Exp. House calls available - 519-818-1805.
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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is inviting residents to share their views on the issue of woodlot preservation in the community. An online community engagement portal is open from June 14 to July 9, 2021. Residents of Chatham-Kent are invited to participate by visiting www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca and completing a customized survey designed to explore options to manage woodlots. On April 26, 2021, Municipal Council enacted a temporary woodlot removal by-law, to be in place for 120 days. This public engagement process was also initiated to seek input from the public on options regarding preserving woodlots in Chatham-Kent. Community input will inform future decision-making processes. The input received through this process will be shared with the public. Municipal Council is the decisionmaker regarding woodlot preservation in Chatham-Kent.
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PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.39/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnaclejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. de4-tf _____________________________
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Chatham-Kent Senior Achievement Awards call for nominations C H AT H A M - K E N T — The Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Mayor Darrin Canniff and Chatham-Kent Council are taking this opportunity to thank our older adults and seniors and celebrate their achievements during Seniors’ Month. The purpose of these awards is to recognize and honour older adults age 55+ that have achieved significant goals and made outstanding contributions as volunteers within Chatham-Kent. Recipients will be honoured as part of the 34th annual Senior Achievement awards. “Chatham-Kent is a
close-knit community,” said Mayor Darrin Canniff. “Everyone knows someone who has lent a helping hand, whether it be as part of a group or as an individual. Here is your chance to let us know about that person so we can acknowledge their contributions.” The senior awards are a tradition that goes back to the 1980s. During that time, more than 1,000 seniors have been honoured for their contributions to the community. Nomination forms will be available at all Chatham-Kent Municipal Centres, (Chatham, Blenheim, Dresden,
IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of
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Who passed away June 16, 2020
Friend, Your memory is a treasure I carry with me. I love you and I miss you. Rest in Peace. Your Friend Joyce
Ridgetown, Tilbury and Wallaceburg), all Chatham-Kent public libraries, all 11 Seniors’ Centres within the municipality and online at both the @ CKseniorawards and @ AgeFriendlyCK Facebook pages. While the Senior Expo committee decided to cancel the 2021 Senior Expo earlier this year, they would still like to recognize and celebrate C-K’s older adults and seniors. The Senior of the Year will be announced at the October 4 Council meeting. Deadline for receipt of nomination forms is Friday, August 13.
IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of
Irene elIzabeth FoldesI (alIce, tootsIe)
April 18, 1937 - June 8, 2017 It’s hard to believe that it’s been 4 years. Your absence is felt every day. You were the glue that kept us together. Your love is still strongly felt. Your sparkling eyes and warm smile, Gentle touch, welcoming arms, Sound advice when we needed it most Are so strongly missed. The only consolation is knowing That you are finally at peace. No more pain and suffering. And with your ‘scrabble’ partner!
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Drive-thru food drive at St. Michael’s
LEAMINGTON — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is holding a drive-thru food drive on Saturday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. The food drive will take place on the ramp at St. Michael’s Parish, 29 Elliott Street. Leave your food in the trunk and drive up the ramp. Volunteers will unload your vehicle.
Among the items needed are canned pastas, chili and stews, mixed beans, tuna, rice, toilet paper, Kleenex, bars of soap, dish soap, toiletry items and cat/dog food. For more information, call St. Vincent de Paul at 226-340-7233 or visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/ ssvpleamington.
Public invited to report accessibility issues on Greenway trails ESSEX COUNTY – The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee, in partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Authority, has launched a web page where the public can provide feedback about Greenway trails. The first phase of the committee’s WE Check the Trails project focuses on ERCA’s 80 kilometres of trails, which include the Chrysler Canada Greenway, the Cypher Systems Group Greenway and the Rotary (1918) Centennial Hub. Trail users can learn more about the initiative on the WE Check the Trails project page and use an online form to report issues that affect accessibility to the committee and the conservation authority at the same time. “We are grateful to the Essex Region Conservation Authority for its support and look forward to
making local trails more inclusive and accessible for all,” said Christine Easterbrook, chair of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee. “Accessibility is often more complex than people who don’t have challenges can imagine. That is why we want everyone to look at these wonderful trails from that perspective.” The Greenway trails were designed for uses that include hiking, cycling, nature observation and, in some areas, horseback riding. The trail surface of tightly packed limestone screening is designed to meet provincial accessibility standards, as well as be environmentally sustainable. The WE Check the Trails project will provide ERCA with data and information it can use to assess and maintain the trails in ways that enhance accessibility. Examples of questions
trail users can address when they are completing the WE Check the Trails form are: • Is the trail wide enough for someone using a mobility aid? • Are there any physical barriers, such as tree branches and roots, on the trail? • Are there potholes or crevices where someone could fall or get stuck? • Are there railings where the edge of the trail drops off? • Are there shaded areas to get out of the sun? • Are there places to rest? • Are there accessible washrooms nearby? “Visiting trails and green spaces is just as vital to the health of those with disabilities as those without,” said Easterbrook. “They are public spaces where we should all have equal access – now and in the future.”
Loved always and forever Rudy, Jerry, Randy & Mary, Pam & Joe, and families.
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of
Jim mcFadden
In Loving Memory of
Eric HElmEr
Missing You On Your 50th Birthday Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. Happy Birthday Up In Heaven. Miss You. Love Mom, Karen & John, Wayne & Tina, and many Nieces & Nephews
January 18, 2021 You left us way too soon. You touched the lives of so many people while you were here. You will be truly missed by family and friends. Your boys will miss the talks and advice you would give or just sitting and having a beer with them. Your grandchildren miss their Grandpa Jim. They will miss the games you would play and having them help you feed the fish and water the flowers. Your best buds will miss the fishing trips and your farm knowledge. Me, I miss everything about you. Your hugs and kisses, your smile, your sense of humour and just knowing you were here with me. I miss you every day and you will be forever in my heart. Sue, Jason, Kevin, Steve, Layla, Austin, Evelyn, Cameron
In Loving Memory of
DaviD P. Enns
June 18, 1950 - June 17, 2016 Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Always remembered and loved Linda, children and grandchildren
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Sports flashbacks 1968
Peewees beat South Windsor The Leamington Legion Peewees posted their second straight win over South Windsor with a 7-2 victory in Windsor on Sunday. Dave Nemey’s two-hitter led the Legion as he struck out five and walked six. Ken Derbyshire led the way at the plate with three singles, while Terry Quick and Dave Tippett had two hits each. Kingsville edges Erie Appliance 5-4 Kingsville took sole possession of third place in the Leamington District Fastball League with a 5-4 win over Erie Appliance Monday night at the fairgrounds. John Sebele Sr. worked the first eight innings for Kingsville to get the win, allowing 10 scattered hits. Archie Lapointe pitched the ninth. Rudy Brown took the loss for Erie, allowing only six hits, while striking out nine. His teammates committed six errors behind him. With the game tied 3-3 in the eighth, Max Riediger’s leadoff homerun sent Erie ahead 4-3, but that set the stage for Kingsville’s comeback, through two singles and a couple of errors. Loyal Woods and Paul Quick each had two hits to lead Kingsville. Paul Driedger and Bill Toews each had three hits for Erie. Co-op nips Tann’s 5-4 In another 5-4 game, Sun Parlour Co-op used extra innings to hold onto first place with the victory over Tann’s Alignment Monday night at the fairgrounds. The unbeaten Co-Op team broke a 4-4 tie in the 10th inning for the win. Harold Wigle led off the 10th with a single, and was sacrificed to second by Harold Johnson. Wigle moved to third when Dick Segedin bounced out to the pitcher. When George Toews’ ground ball to shortstop Don Simpson took a skip, Wigle scampered home with the winning run. Segedin had been locked in a pitcher’s duel with Dick Hicks, and got the victory. Mickey Stahl’s two-run homer in the first inning was one of the game’s highlights. Bill Knox also put one over fence, as did Lynn Foster. Rhine nipped 5-4 Keeping with the 5-4 theme, Leamington Rhine Danube went down to defeat at the hands of the Windsor Maple Leafs in Essex-Kent Soccer League play at the fairgrounds. Martin Purr scored twice for Leamington, with Kees Van Gent and Ernie Purr collecting single markers. Bantams trounced by South Windsor The Leamington Moose Lodge Bantams scored their lone run on a stolen base as they dropped a 10-1 decision to South Windsor at M.D. Bennie School diamond on Sunday. Ron Johnston started on the mound for Leamington, but needed help from John Moore in the ninth. The pair allowed nine hits and struck out 11. Leamington was led by Colin Wood and Johnston belting doubles. Singles went to Ken Piper, Moore and Mike Epplett. Their run came in the second as Moore singled, stole second, third and then stole home.
WHEATLEY LAWN BOWLING 1985 The Wheatley Area Lawn Bowling Club held the Annual Milt McGorman Tournament on this June day in 1985 and a total of 20 rinks from across Western Ontario were on hand for the competition. The tournament is named in honour of the Rev. Milton McGorman, a longtime Wheatley resident and avid lawn bowler who helped inspire the local people to construct the bowling greens in Wheatley in 1980. Mrs. McGorman, left, is seen making the presentation of the trophy to the winning skip, Mr. Everett Moon of Leamington, as his teammates Mr. Del Smith of London and Mr. Vin Hoffman of Florida look on. At the right is Mrs. Grace Getty of the host Wheatley club, who served as Drawmaster for the tourney.
Talbot Trail seniors swing into June By Bob McLean Seventy-one enthusiastic seniors participated on a sunny June 8 at the Talbot Trail Golf Club. A needed rain the day before had softened the fairways somewhat, so the players had to adjust their shots accordingly. OV converted a dazzling putt on #2 to win the long putt. The closest to the pin victory went to Dave Dent whose shot ended up a mere 4.5 feet from the #9 pin. Members were happy to welcome back Wiz and Carl to the league. Carl’s donation of a dozen new golf balls was appreciated. I’m still striving to put everyone in their proper age division. Hopefully, what I have is fairly accurate. In the 50-69 division, Joe Drummond continued his superb play as he shot an excellent 39. He was closely followed by other players who also merited terrific results: Gerry van Deven 40; Fuzzy and Arky 41s. Al Matthews scored an impressive score of 43. Phil Humphries and Tim Stevenson produced very noteworthy results of 45 and 46 respectively. In the 70-79 division, Dutchy maintained his stranglehold on first place by firing a masterful 37. Placing
second was newcomer Russell Alliett, who shot an outstanding 40. Rick Thompson and Pearcie produced impressive results of 41 and 42 respectively. Commendable results went to: Bummy and Bobo 44s; Dave Dent and Len Snively 45s. In the 80-85 grouping, Joe Vrtel achieved a terrific 43. Two players tied with nifty 50s were Vic Reynaert and Tom Sasso. Neil Adamson and Walter Balsam also earned solid 52s. Terry Bee and Andy Orsini also played very well. In the Super Senior section (86y+), long hitter Tom Hyatt scored an excellent 47 from the silver tees. From the silver tees, Carl Robinson fired a nifty 50 and Ed Woelk a 51. Bill Edwards merited a satisfying result. In the Super Senior gold division, Dave la Bonte continued his masterful play by shooting a 47. He was closely followed by Gerry Becigneul’s nifty 50. Murray Cascadden and Erle Nash played well, shooting 54 and 55 respectively. I talked to Scotty Westrop, who now lives out west, for a half an hour the other day. He told me another of his funny jokes. We miss his enthusiasm and inspiration. He said to say hi to everyone back here.
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The tragic story of Whitney Houston It was in the early 1980s that Clive Davis who, among other titles, was a successful American record producer, A&R executive and music industry legend, can take credit for discovering a phenomenal singing talent three years before introducing her to the world in 1985. That talent went on to become one of the greatest female vocalists of all time. Whitney Houston had the right genes to start with as her mother, Cissy Houston, was a choir minister and gospel singer while her cousin was pop vocalist Dionne Warwick. As a young choir singer, Whitney was first able to get a great response from both the choir and the church members and, by the time she was 15, she was singing with her mother in public and
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hoping to get a record contract. Everything fell into place for Houston when she was 19 and discovered by “the man with the golden ear”, Davis, who gave her a contract and special guidance to move away from her gospel leanings into the mainstream of pop, soul and R&B music. Davis continued working with her by hiring talented songwriters, musicians and producers, and by 1985 everything fell into place for Houston with her debut studio album, Whitney Houston, being released on Valentine’s Day. However, the first single, Hold Me, was actually released 9 months earlier in the summer of 1984, and featured a duet of Whitney with legendary soul singer Teddy Pendergrass, who was the lead vocalist for one of the greatest Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. Unfortunately, Hold Me for Teddy and Whitney was a
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slow riser, reaching only the 46th position on the Billboard Hot 100. It may have been a quiet beginning for Whitney, but her management and Arista Records were not disappointed, as they were on a mission to have her breakthrough in 1985, starting in May with an R&B ballad, You Give Good Love. That song was soulful enough to attract a strong loyal urban base of listeners. The song choice was perfect and it topped the R&B chart, but its popularity even surprised her management as it also crossed over onto the pop charts, where it peaked at the unexpected high of #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 26. But that was just the beginning of an incredible run as the next three single releases from her debut album all reached number one, beginning with Saving All My Love for You on October 26, How Will I Know on February 15, 1986 and The Greatest Love of All for three consecutive weeks starting May 17. The success of her debut album was special as it was the first debut album by a female artist to have three number one
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singles. Whitney’s album was also the first by a female to be number one on the Billboard Year End Albums Charts (1986). But why stop there? Her second album, Whitney, featured four consecutive number one hits, which included I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Didn’t We Almost Have It All, So Emotional and Where Do Broken Hearts Go. Her third album, I’m Your Baby Tonight, featured two more number one hits — I’m Your Baby Tonight and All the Man That I Need — while her fourth album, The Bodyguard, was a movie soundtrack considered to be her album even though it only featured three of
her songs and the rest by various artists. It was a massive seller with sales in the U.S. of over 18 million and 45 million around the globe. The lead single I Will Always Love You, written by Dolly Parton, also broke records in 1993 as it remained at number one for 14 consecutive weeks. But as the years passed by, with her personal life having much turmoil, things started changing for Houston. She married Bobby Brown in 1992 and they had a baby daughter the following year, but they went through periods of infidelity, drug use and domestic violence. Yet, in spite of all that, she managed to hit the
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top of the chart one more time with Exhale (Shoop Shoop) three years later in 1996. But the aura she had wasn’t the same and there were more misses than hits, and by mid2000 through 2009, not one of her last seven releases managed to break the top 70 on the charts. Having worked in radio and played many of her hits and watched her rise on the charts from her beginnings in 1985, it was ironic to hear that she died February 11, 2012 — just before the Grammy Awards were held — when she drowned in a bathtub at a hotel in Beverly Hills with heart disease and cocaine being the contributing factors.
LAWN BOWLERS - 1983
A Leamington lawn bowling team advanced at the District ‘A’ playdowns held at Wheatley in 1983. THE Leamington squad competing in the “colts” category, open to bowlers with five year’s or less experience, edged out five other teams. The victory enabled the three men, to continue in the District playdowns. Receiving congratulations from Gordon Marvell (far right), District A chairperson, are the members of the 1983 Leamington “colts” lawn bowling team, left to right, John Kir (lead), Carl Dresser (vice skip) and Nick Klym (skip). They were slated to face four other teams in Western Ontario. — Photo courtesy of the Scott Holland collection
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Chris Cincurak (second left) received a trophy and a $225 cash prize for winning the 6th Annual Roger Beaupre Match Play Tourney as tournament namesake Roger Beaupre (left) presents the trophy. Runner-up Julie Ferguson (second right) received a $110 cheque from John Nikosey (right). It was the first time a female had won the event and the first time two women competed for the title. – Photo courtesy of the C. Scott Holland collection
Historical finish in bowling event
By C. Scott Holland History was made at the 6th annual Roger Beaupre Match Play Tourney held at Empire Lanes in Leamington during June 1982. Chris Cincurak became the tournament’s first female champion and it was the first time that two female competitors vied for the title. The semi-final and final games were played on
the same night and it was evident during the semis that the two female bowlers were on a course that would have them meet in the finals. Each one took a commanding lead in their respective semi-finals contest. Julie Ferguson topped her opponent Rob Barna by a 17-pin margin and Chris Cincurak defeated Roger Wiebe, also by a 17-
pin count. The two ladies kept the finals relatively close as Ferguson bowled a 126, 157 and 127 for a 410 triple, while Cincurak emerged the first female champion of the tournament by compiling a 149, 139 and 149 for a 537 triple. In total, 16 other players received cash prizes in the event.
1929 Marquette had window curtains
THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk Several years ago, I met the late Jim Kennedy through our local historical society here in Leamington. His family operated Kennedy Cleaners, now under new ownership. I remember Jim telling me that the first car owned by the Kennedy family was a 1929 Marquette sedan with fringed curtains on the inside and a windshield that pushed out from the bottom. The car was built like a tank and could pull almost any other vehicle out of the mud. It was nicknamed “the Clunk!” I suspect the car earned that nickname because of a worn-out universal joint which made a “clunk” sound whenever the driver shifted gears. Sadly, it was allowed to deteriorate behind Gerald Scratch’s Studebaker ga-
rage on Talbot Street East. It was vandalized and probably eventually scrapped. The Marquette was introduced in May 1929 by General Motors as a less expensive companion car to the Buick. It was powered by a six-cylinder flathead engine with 212 cubic inches cranking out 67 horsepower. The idea of a companion car came from GM President Alfred P. Sloan, who believed that GM should build a car for every purse and pocketbook. With car sales steadily rising through the 1920s, that idea seemed to make sense. The Oakland was given Pontiac, Cadillac was given LaSalle, Oldsmobile was given Viking, and Buick was given Marquette. With the stock market crash of October 1929, everything changed. The Marquette and Viking were soon discontinued, the Pontiac survived but the more expensive Oakland was scrapped, and only the LaSalle remained with Cadillac until 1940. The Chevrolet was the only car not given a companion car, probably because it was already selling so well. In 1927, Chevrolet sold over a million cars for the first time. Although the Marquette owned by the Kennedy family was apparently scrapped, maybe some of the parts were used to fix up another Marquette. Another story for another day! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.
Internet photo of 1929 Marquette.
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Proud Greenhouse Capital of North America Ontario, and our communities, are acknowledged around the world as the Greenhouse Capital of North America. Just like many growing regions around the world, a concentration of crops creates competition, innovation and synergies that leads to a world-class farming sector. For over 60 years, family farms have been growing tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers and have brought greenhouse growing technology to new heights. Looking towards the future, the Ontario greenhouse produce sector is embracing new innovations in A.I. (artificial intelligence), lighting, and automation. Coupled with the protective environment of a greenhouse, this gives farms the ability to grow food 365 days a year and gives Canadians reliable fresh, nutritious local produce all year long. With these new technologies and longer growing season come new careers - adding to the over 13,000 people currently employed by Ontario’s greenhouses. These new careers will showcase a broad
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Guest workers were safe, adhered to quarantine protocols, and together we have helped each other through these harsh times. Local restaurants stepped up to deliver meal programs for workers and found ways to give back and be generous to our frontline healthcare workers. But, local businesses and restaurants have been hit hard. OGVG and our membership farms encourage everyone who can, to ‘Double Down for
Your Town’. As Father’s Day weekend approaches, think to look to your favorite local business. Visit Rays Rib house to help them celebrate their 25th anniversary, take a drive out to Freddy’s and enjoy the patio now that it’s open again, support Milana’s Menswear with some new threads as we move out of sweatpants, and welcome Swaad to our town’s culinary scene! Consider picking up a gift card with your order or purchase, or double your tip to servers and delivery drivers to thank them for what they do. There are so many examples of the way our community businesses have “stepped up”, and in doing so, have helped Canadians maintain our Food supply. From meal plan providers like Armando’s, Jose’s, Crave, Joey’s, Burgess Refreshments, and many more; to all the front-
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