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Leamington recreation employee, Kristen Curchin, explains the flow of traffic for COVID-19 vaccine recipients at a tour of the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre last Friday. Vaccines for those 80 years and older started Monday. Sun photo
Council to discuss reversing truck issue LEAMINGTON — On January 27 of this year, an eastbound vehicle on County Rd 18 in Leamington, collided with a tractor trailer attempting to back into the driveway of a private residence. The accident killed two people and badly injured two others, leaving the deceased couple’s children with no parents. At the February 24 Leamington Council meeting, councillor John Hammond brought forth a notice of motion — outlining the accident and requesting council to seek an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act to curb such events. Currently, Section 157 of the Highway
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By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — The flow of traffic into the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre was steady on Monday, as the complex opened up for COVID-19 vaccinations of people 80 years and older. On Friday, members of council and administration were able to tour the site and get a sense of the preparedness in the complex staff. Recreation Manager Terry Symons, told the tour that his staff has risen to the occasion for this event. “I can’t say enough about how the team has worked to bring this all together,” he said. Leamington CAO Peter Neufeld, echoed Symons’ sentiments. “I’m so proud of the whole crew,” he said. “They’ve really come together to do this.” All recreational staff have been called upon to help out with ushering, marshaling and making sure all vaccine recipients are comfortable, safe and taken care of. Upon arrival, those with pre-arranged appointments will register and receive a wrist band in the parking lot. They will then be guided into the building, and if a companion is needed, the companion will also be guided in. Wheelchairs and other mobility aids will be available to help ease the stress of the situation. After you register with the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, you’ll be ushered into the gymnasium, where nurses await your arrival. After your vaccine, you’ll be asked to wait either 15 or 30 minutes — depending upon your health — in a chair, until it’s time to exit the gym. You’ll also be given a card with your second vaccine appointment. The rollout will begin slowly, according to officials, with about 150-200 people being vaccinated per day and ramping up from there. They fully expect to expand onto the arena ice/floor surfaces as the younger groups starting making appointments. “We may need to shift everything to the arena floors if the vaccine supply starts to flow quickly,” said Neufeld. “But we are prepared to do that on a moment’s notice.” As for recreation programs, they are on hold until the vaccines get into the arms of the general adult population. That could mean that pickleball, aquatics, weightroom and fitness programs, may not happen this spring, unless neighbouring municipalities offer up some space. VACCINATION SITE — Page 2
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“We are working on that now,” said Neufeld. Along with Leamington, there is talk of Amherstburg and possibly Lakeshore also hosting vaccination sites in the county. The WFCU Centre in Windsor started last week and vaccinated over 900 with their first doses. If you are 80 years or older and would like to pre-register for a vaccine, you can do so online at wechu.org or you can call 519-251-4072. So far, over 11,000 Windsor Essex residents have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, with the vast majority of those being healthcare workers and long term care residents.
Chairs sit spaced apart in the gymnasium at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre, awaiting people who have received their vaccination. Sun photo
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Gleaners back up and running after prolonged break By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — The Southwestern Ontario Gleaners are back in business after a prolonged holiday break due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. After shutting down
production on December 18, they reopened to their volunteers on Wednesday, March 3. The Leamington-based operation produces dehydrated food packages for distribution worldwide and they are glad to be
Volunteers for the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners cut and peel potatoes for dehydrated soup mix being sent to countries all over the world. Sun photo
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back. “We’re doing a little less, but doing as much as we can,” said Gleaners General Manager, Joel Epp. “We’ve had a couple of prolonged breaks in production.” Epp says that they closed down for several weeks last March and had ramped things back up when the second wave of COVID hit in December, forcing them to close it up again. Now, with COVID numbers down and the region out of Grey Lockdown status, Epp says the volunteers are anxious to get back to chopping, peeling, slicing and packaging. “Our volunteers are very dedicated,” he said. Right now, they are running two different volunteer shifts, from 8 am to 10 am and then from 10 am to 12 noon, with all of the proper PPE in place. Prior to the pandemic, they would have as many as 30 volunteers working in the building on Industrial Rd, but now they
limit it to about 15 people. The Southwestern Gleaners are one of about nine such organizations across Canada who are producing food for third world countries with volunteer workforces, but Epp says the local group is the most automated. “I think we are the most automated because it’s a smaller operation, so we’ve been lucky enough to have machinery that cuts out some of the labour,” he said. The volunteers were busy last week cutting potatoes and onions for a vegetable soup mix that will be dehydrated, packaged and shipped out to Africa. There are about 42,000 servings of the mixture in one skid. According to Epp, the Gleaners do between three and four million servings of food per year. The vegetables are donated by companies across the province that have leftover product that’s not suitable for retail sale. Potatoes with blemish-
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Alert bank employees thwart fraud attempt KINGSVILLE — On February 2, Ontario Provincial Police Kingsville Detachment officers received a call from a local bank reporting a possible fraud in progress. The account holder had reported cheques stolen prior and the bank was reporting a suspect was attempting to cash cheques from the same account. Police attended the scene and were able to locate and arrest the suspect who was still in the bank. A 42-year-old woman from Windsor has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime (five counts), cause or attempt to use a forged document (five counts), and failing to comply with an undertaking. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Windsor, Ontario Court of Justice on March 19 to answer to the charges.
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LEAMINGTON — With donations coming in from as far away as Florida, the recent Talking over Pizza event raised $8423 for The Bridge Youth Resource Centre. Organizers Mike and Deanna Diab gathered some of their most generous donors for a photo on Monday at Dominos Leamington. Kneeling in front are Krista Rempel, Executive Director of The Bridge, and Patricia Pedreira of Royal LePage Binder Realty. Standing from left are, Bridge volunteer Tracy Sharron, Dominos Leamington Manager Brandy Van Every, Dominos Leamington owner Ahsanul Hafiz, Dominos Regional VP Christina McCallum-Smith, Dominos Leamington owner Zubaer Parvez, Deanna Diab, Mike Diab and The Bridge Manager of Operations, Greg Wiens. Other large donors not present for the photo were Dr. Steve Schiefer, Benji Mastronardi, Stacey DiNiro of Jump Realty, and Diane Jraiche of Royal LePage Binder Realty. According to the Diabs, Dominos Leamington stepped up to the plate and hit it out of the park, making major donations to the cause. Sun photo
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The Kingsville Lions Club has long been a contributor to the Hospice Erie Shores Campus and last week, they were able to add another $2000 donation to their list of good things they’ve done for the local organization. Through volunteers working bingos at Chances Gaming Lounge in Leamington, the Lions Club has been able to pledge about $5000 a year to the hospice, but this past year has been a challenge. “We’ve struggled this year to come up with the donations,” said Lions Club Bingo Chair, Fred Cross. “But we were able to contribute $2000 to the cause and we’re happy to do that.” Cross said that with bingos on hold for so many months in 2020, the usual revenues haven’t been there. “COVID has hindered the revenues, but we will do what we can,” he said. The Kingsville Lions Club is no stranger to the Erie Shores Health Foundation, particularly at the Hospice location.
Kingsville Lions Club Bingo Chair Fred Cross and President Debbie Cross, present a $2000 cheque to Erie Shores Health Foundation Executive Director, Christine Colautti.
They teamed up with the Leamington and Wheatley Lions Clubs a few years ago to help equip a Lions Room at the hospice. The cost of that project was about $40,000, according to Cross. The Foundation is equally grateful to the Lions Club. “For the past 26 years, the Kingsville Lion Club have been steadfast donors to the Foundation, supporting both the hospital and hospice,” said Erie Shores Hospital Foundation Executive Director, Christine
Colautti. “It is a beautiful thing to witness their kindness in action, and I cannot thank them enough for their dedication to serve our community.” It’s a cause that’s very worthy, according to Cross. “Everyone will eventually know someone who will use the Hospice,” he said. The Lions Club is currently in the midst of also raising funds for the revamped of Lions Park in Kingsville — another project that is near and dear to their hearts.
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Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, March 10, 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 This is what a were available well-to-do young woman from the Cedar Beach Drug might have worn Store for 50 skating in the late 1800s. cents a ride for summer It was probably difficult for visitors renting her to keep her balance a cabin or for in this strangely-shaped cottagers not owning a boat. outfit. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in lies, Petticoat Junction and Green Acres. the late 1940s or early 1950s.
TV themes that will get stuck I was working on a trivia project for our upcoming Southpoint Boomer magazine and got stuck on a TV theme song lyrics page that I couldn’t get away from. When I finally did, I heard those goofy theme songs in my head for the next two days. Imagine my wife’s surprise (or chagrin), when I was in the kitchen, singing, “Believe it not, I’m walkin’ on air.” She looked at me very puzzled. The puzzling part to me is that, I was never a fan of the Greatest American Hero when the show ran on TV in the 1980s, but for some reason, the theme song sticks in my mind. Some of the best theme songs of all time occurred during my formidable years. “Sit right back and you’ll hear a tale…” That Gilligan’s Island song still rings true to this day, almost 60 years after it premiered. My earliest TV memories were more of the theme songs than the shows. I think the first two I remember are from the Patty Duke Show and the theme from The Real McCoys. Oh, and of course, “Davey, Davey Crockett. King of the wild frontier!” Jump ahead a couple years and other songs creep into my head. The themes from Bonanza and Gunsmoke were instrumental, but the theme from Daniel Boone wasn’t. “Daniel Boone was a man. Yes a real man.” During those mid-sixties, several great themes accompanied equally great shows, like The Beverly Hillbil-
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We can’t forget Mister Ed either. A horse is a horse, of course. Throw in the iconic Batman theme, the Brady Bunch, The Partridge Family and The Monkees and you’ve got a great selection. As TV evolved into the 1970s, theme songs became just as recognizable as the show. “Boy the way Glenn Miller played. Songs that made the hit parade!” Archie Bunker changed TV and that song made you turns your head every time you heard it. Shows like The Jeffersons, Good Times, and later Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley all offered up great theme songs. Great instrumentals come to mind like Barney Miller, Charlie’s Angels, MASH and I Dream of Jeannie. Later, we had The Love Boat, Love, American Style and The Dukes of Hazzard, to name a few. So, here’s a challenge for you. If you have a computer and can Google TV theme songs, look some of them up and have a good listen. I promise it will brighten your day. Just don’t blame me if you’re caught singing, “Come and knock on our door. We’ve been waiting for you. Where the kisses are hers and hers and his. Three’s Company too.”
A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.
March 5, 1986 - Two $1,000 winners in the Leamington Minor Hockey 350 Club draw were John Paterson (left) and Barb Quenneville receiving their cheques from Minor Hockey rep Ken Jeffery (right).
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Point Pelee set for prescribed burns LEAMINGTON – Parks Canada plans to conduct prescribed fires at Point Pelee National Park between March 8 and April 15, when conditions are favourable. This prescribed fire program is an important part of Point Pelee National Park’s Lake Erie Sand Spit Savannah restoration project. Prescribed fires contribute to the restoration of the park’s globally rare savannah ecosystem by releasing nutrients, reducing the number of exotic plants, preventing the spread of invading shrubs and trees, encouraging native seed germination, and improving habitat for species at risk which depend on open, sunny savannah habitat to survive. Prescribed fires planned for 2021 will be located at the Orientation area near the park entrance (0.04 hectares), the
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Visitor Centre garden (0.1 hectares), the area north of the Visitor Centre (1.5 hectares), and along the southern portion of the western shoreline (5 hectares). Point Pelee National Park will remain open to visitors during the prescribed fire period. However, some areas will be closed for short periods of time to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. The prescribed fires will only be initiated when the environmental and weather conditions are suitable. Some smoke will be present and visible, and staff will monitor wind conditions to direct smoke away from public areas as much as possible. For up-to-date information about potential area closures, please check the park’s website at parkscanada.gc.ca/ pelee and Facebook page at facebook. com/PointPeleeNP.
Nails found at Kingsville park KINGSVILLE - Police are asking parents and pet owners to be alert after a citizen located a strand of roofing nails in a park. On March 7, 2021 approximately 4:00 p.m. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers from Kingsville Detachment were advised by a member of the public that two strands of what appears
to be roofing nails had been located near a merry-go-around in a childrens playground area of a park. The nails were located in York Park, which is off Conservation Drive. Officers attended, seized the nails and completed a search of the park in attempt to locate anymore, with negative results. Anyone with informa-
tion regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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LEAMINGTON — As part of their study about les coureur du bois, Mme Fittler worked with Gore Hill’’s 5/6C and taught them to use spoons to accompany a popular French song, J’entends le Moulin. Here, Mackenzie Wiebe, Mia Ingratta and Sadeel Al Kheirat demonstrate spoon-playing during their French class. Photo submitted
UPDATED: Caregiver & Visitor Protocols With the recent successful immunization of our staff and residents, combined with the new Red zone COVID-19 protocols, Seacliff Manor is pleased to announce that we have implemented new Caregiver & Visitor allowances for our residents. This will allow residents that much needed contact with their loved ones. Additionally, our dining room is re-opened and we have implemented several small-group, COVID-safe activities and events! There is no better time to make your move to all-inclusive retirement living!
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Protests at new restaurant site
LEAMINGTON — Reports of a peaceful protest in front of the proposed site of the new Three Fires Restaurant this past weekend, had residents wondering what was happening within the Caldwell First Nation. A small group of protesters were claiming that they had no input into the decision to develop the Caldwell land and that the first they heard about the restaurant was in January of this year — after the artist’s renderings hit the news media. Along with the protest, a letter was sent to Caldwell First Nation headquarters, demanding more transparency. The Sun reached out to Caldwell First Nation Director of Operations, Nikki Van Oirschot, who responded Monday morning. “We believe it is their right to exercise a peaceful protest,” she said. “I will say that they are incorrect in suggesting they haven’t been informed about projects and it looks like some of the questions were copied and pasted from other sources.” According to Van Oirschot, the letter is laden with expectations, not mandates, and even references things that don’t apply to Caldwell First Nation. She further clarified that they engage an independent auditing firm as required by Indigenous Services Canada and have some of the highest review rates available. The Sun first reported plans for an indigenous restaurant on the former Happy Snapper site last summer, when Chef Billy Alexander came aboard to take over culinary responsibilities within the Caldwell First Nation.
Teens arrested during traffic stop
LEAMINGTON- On February 2, at approximately 11:50 p.m., members from the Leamington Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a stop sign offence. Officers spoke with the driver and passenger and found evidence of an offence under the Cannabis Act. A search of the vehicle discovered several separately packaged items, including cannabis and cannabis derivatives, including edibles and shatter. Officers also seized a scale, packaging material, and a quantity of cash. As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old from Leamington has been charged with possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling, having care and control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available, possession of a Schedule 1 substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking and a Highway Traffic Act offence. The passenger, another 18-year-old from Leamington, has been charged with possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking, possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling and obstructing a peace officer. Both accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Leamington on April 12, 2021.
Migration Festival launches public survey
Kingsville’s Migration Festival Committee has launched a survey to collect public feedback to guide 2021 plans. “Our community has gathered on the third weekend of October for the past 51 years,” said committee member and Councillor Laura Lucier. “We want everyone to take a few minutes to tell us what they love about the festival and which events and activities they’d like to see added to make it even better.” The survey is available on the Town’s website at www.kingsville.ca/haveyoursay until March 20, 2021. Comments and questions can be emailed to recreation@kingsville.ca.
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Age 60-64 age group will be part of vaccine pilot project: province REGIONAL — Those in the age group from 60-64 may be able to get a head start on their COVID-19 vaccination in the coming days. The Ontario government has announced that the recently approved AstraZeneca vaccine is not suitable for people 65 and over, due to not enough efficacy data, so they plan
on releasing the vaccines through local pharmacies to the 60-64 group. Vaccinations are expected to start within the next week, but at press time, the province had not yet announced which pharmacies would carry them. In his Monday briefing, Windsor Essex Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Wajid Ahmed, said that
Carmo, Julio 76 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 4, 2021. Beloved husband of Odete Carmo for 55 years. Loving father of Carlos ( Julissa) Carmo and Paula Carmo. Cherished Vovo of the late Andre Maranhao (2014), Nevaeh and Nikko Carmo. Dear brother of Maria Julia Carmo, Maria Lucillia Carmo, Fernando Carmo and Natercia Carmo. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631) on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. A private funeral service to celebrate Julio’s life will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 11 am. A live stream link for the funeral is available at www.reidfuneralhome. ca. Interment will be held in Portugal. 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. If desired, memorial donations made to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Simpson, Thomas George 65 years, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Erie Shores Hospice. Loving fiance of Brenda Minshall. Dear son of the late Margaret Paiement and the late George Simpson. Dear father of Derek Simpson and Christopher Simpson (Chasity). Grandfather of Xavier, Kelsey and Savanaa. Dear brother Patricia Dunn (late Gary). Dear uncle of William Dunn (Kathy), Joseph Judge, Darren Dunn (Lisa Rae), Daniel Dunn, Gary Dunn (Stacia). Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, March 8, 2021 from 2 p.m. until time of the Funeral Service to celebrate Thomas’ life at 3 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and funeral is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment atwww.reidfuneralhome.ca Everyone must wear a mask. Livestream of service available at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Canadian Liver Foundation. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
he expected 40-50 pharmacies in the region to be part of the pilot project. More information will
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Dama, Tony Nick 83 years, passed away Tuesday March 2, 2021 at Erie Shores Healthcare. Beloved husband of Margaret (Rowley). Dear father of Michael Dama, Janice Dama, and stepfather of Kathy Schaffhauser (Harold), Greg Moore (Chris). Loving grandfather of Jeff and Lauren Schaffhauser, Nicole Berlasty ( James), Mark and Melissa Schaffhauser, Jason and Starr Berlasty. Eight great grandchildren also survive. Dear brother of Katherine Fillman (the late John). At Tony’s request, cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at a later Proof of obituary totorun date. Memorial donations may be made the charity of your choice. Friends may send condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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May 1,Any 1938 -changes March 2, 2021 please email sun@southpointsun.ca It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing ofThanks. our beloved
Jorge, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Jorge was born in Nordeste, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Manuel Da Costa Medeiros and the late Maria Conceicao. He is the loving husband of Merida for 61 years. Devoted father of John (Maria), George (Ana), Joe and Mel. Proud grandfather of Jason (Anna), Josh (Margie), Rachel, Briana and Brandon. Adored great grandfather of Madelyn and Spencer. Dear brother of Natalia (late Jose Damaso). Predeceased by his siblings Manuel (late Nasamete), Antonio (late Amerinda), Luis (late Almedina), Ernesto (late Tereza) and Jose. He is the son-in-law of the late Antonio and Josephine DoRego. He is survived by his sister-in-law Maria (late Jose) Fernandes and brother-in-law Jose (late Gorette) Rego. Predeceased by his sister-in-law Proof ofOliveira obituary to run Antonio Leonor (late Antonio) and brother-in-law (late Maria Jose) Rego. He will be dearly missed by many nieces and nephewsMarch here in Canada and the Azores. Jorge 10, 2021 emigrated to Toronto in 1971 followed shortly by his wife. Southpoint Sun They settled in Leamington in 1972 where their children hstspending = $113time with his joined them $100, in 1975.plus Jorge $13 enjoyed family. He also enjoyed listening to Portuguese folk music while sitting and enjoying his backyard, where neighbours Any changes please email were always welcomed. Eu Ti Amo! We would like to say thanks to the sun@southpointsun.ca many doctors, nurses and PSWs who helped Jorge during this difficultThanks. time of his life. We would also like to send a heartfelt thank you to Deacon John Vezina for all his support, care and guidance. In lieu of flowers we ask that you donate to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Michael’s Parish. Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Jacobs, Souad 69 years passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on March 2, 2021. Beloved wife of Paul Jacobs Sr. for 54 years. Loving mother of John (Triscia) (late Cathy 2006) and Paul Jr. (Lena). Loving Situ of Susan (Dylan), John Paul, Melissa, Jasmine, Vanessa and Drew. Dear daughter of the late Saade Nasr and Nouhade Younan Nasr. Dear sister of May Georges (Lahhoud), Camelia Nasr,William Nasr (Lena), Michelle Nasr (Mirna), Nahla Skaf (Nick), Sarkis Nasr (Mirna) and Theresa Haddad (Nehme). She will be missed by many aunts, uncles, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. Souad was a passionate for her Church and President Proofvolunteer of obituary to run of the Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary. She was a talented chef who had a great taste for food and life. Family meant March 2021 everything to her. She will be10, missed by all who knew her. Visitation was heldSouthpoint at the Reid Funeral Sun Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Friday, March 5, 2021 from 2-5 $100, plus $13 hst = $113 and 7-9 p.m. A private Mass of the Resurrection was held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s changes Church. A Any livestream link for please the Mass isemail available at www. reidfuneralhome.ca. Entombment at Evergreen Memorial sun@southpointsun.ca Park Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations made to St. Thanks. Anthony’s Church Building Fund or Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Daudlin, Pierre (Pete) Proof of obituary to run “A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take 10, us there, March 2021 but a guiding light whose love shows us Southpoint Sun the way.” - Author Unknown. $13 hstage=of$113 On Sunday,$100, Marchplus 7, 2021, at the 84, our father and our guiding light, Captain Pierre (Pete) Daudlin, dropped anchor and peacefully entered into eternal rest. Pete is Any changes please email predeceased by his loving wife and ‘catch of his life’, Carolyn sun@southpointsun.ca (2013). Mourning his death, are his deckhands - son, Ken Thanks. (Shelly), daughters, Michelle Carvalho (Mark) and Renee Daudlin-Iacobelli (Richard), grandchildren, Michael, Brandi (Ryan), Jacqueline (Chris), Ashley (Danny), Sarah (Eric), Hannah, Lexy and great grandchildren (Bria, Blake, Colton, Wyatt and Lucas). Pete will be missed by his loving sister, Carmel (Gary) Fleming, in-laws Ronald Gagnon, Lloyd (Candy) Gagnon, Donald (Mae) Gagnon, Allan (Sheila) Gagnon, Lionel Poisson, Marlene (Paul) Renaud, Sheila Gagnon, Denise (Zoli) Voros and Angie Bernard. Pete is predeceased by his parents Noah and Majella Daudlin, sister Claudette (Bill) Snyder, brother Gerald Daudlin, In-laws, Adelard and Mable Gagnon, Vivian (Pete) Maurice, Arlene Gagnon, Jeanette Gagnon, Maurice Gagnon and Julia Gagnon. It is impossible to count the number of people who knew and loved our father - he made friends wherever he went. As owner of Daudlin Fisheries and as Captain for Omstead’s Food, Pete spent over 4 decades working within the commercial fishing industry. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, shooting pool and playing cards with friends and family. Before recently moving to Leamington to be closer to his children, Pete was a proud member of the Wheatley community where he was a lifetime member of Talbot Trail Golf Club and faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Most Blessed Sacrament Church. Our father’s journey over the last year was a true demonstration of strength, faith, and determination. His unwavering ‘love has shown us the way’ and always provided a safe harbour for us. And so for now, Captain Pete Daudlin, we wish you “fair winds and following waters”. At Pete’s request, cremation has taken place. A mass and celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice-Erie Shores Health Foundation or St. Michael’s Parish. Friends may send condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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AUTHIER FARMS LTD. - 3429 Concession 2, RR#1 Wheatley ON. Need Sprayer Parts or Spray Tips for 2021? Contact us for a complete line of spray and fitting accessories, pressure washers, and ATV sprayers (mounted or pulltype). Free form tanks also available in all sizes. Call for quote and availability. Wide variety of spray tips, flanged and threaded fittings (1/4 inch up to 3 inch), hose spray pumps, transfer pumps, adaptors to retrofit Hardi to spray system tips, and 28 percent applicator teeth and blades. Brands include Banjo, Norwesco, Hypro, T Jet, John Blue CCS, Delevan, Shurflo, Texas Industrial and many more. Open Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Satuday 8:00 a.m. - noon. Office 519-825-4220, Brian 519-818-7832, Fred 519818-7837, Kyle 519-999fe24-mr31 4571. ____________________________
Please Recycle FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM APT. – Available immediately. Newly renovated, all appliances included, central air. Dowtown Leamington. Call mr10 519-816-0068. ____________________________
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SERVICES ELECTRICIAN - LICENSED ELECTRICAL contractor, semi-retired, looking for smaller wiring jobs and wiring repairs including additions, renovations. Call 519-326-7900. ECRA/ESA Licence #7013042. mr10-24
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GROOMING BY DANIELLE - CPPS Certified Groomer in Leamington. 11 years experience. For all your pet grooming needs, please call 226-526-7971 or message me on Facebook COVID-19 Certified & Compliant.
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IRWIN PLUMBING - New homes, renovations, repairs. Same or next day service. Since 1999. Call Tim 519ja6-tf 825-7245. _____________________________
INCOME TAX – Confidential preparation of Personal, Farm and Senior Returns. Pick-up, delivery and contact free filing available. E-file or regular filing. Over 35 years experience. Call Tim Mousseau 519-975-2414 or toll free 1-855-975-2414.
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ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan tf Bailey. 519-825-7698. ____________________________
FOR SALE MULCH FOR SALE by the Truckload. Call 519-6821657 For pricing & delivery.
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www.southpointsun.ca FOR SALE
FARM FOR SALE BY TENDER LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of Lot 3, Concession 15, Geographic Township of Tilbury East, Municipality of Chatham-Kent. OWNER: Murray Ford Dawson ACREAGE: 99 acres more or less
COUNTRY COURT APARTMENTS
LOCATION: The premises, known municipally as 20641 Tasker Road, are situate on the east side of the Tasker Road, along the north limit of the Kidd Line, and will be identified by signage on the property.
• 1 bedroom apt. available • Second floor (stairs) • Convenient location, near shopping, sports complex and Seacliff Park. • Secure entry • Renovated & updated
PROPERTY/BUILDINGS: The existing structures on the premises consist of a sixty foot (60’) by eighty foot (80’) implement shed and small barn. The premises obtains water from a drilled well, located on the property, with access to natural gas. The property is being sold in all respects in an “as is” condition.
280 Sherk St. Leamington
519-326-0320 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 Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819
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Interested parties may contact the undersigned to obtain any further information. MURRAY FORD DAWSON C/O JAY A. JOHNSON, SOLICITOR TAYLOR DELRUE 40 QUEEN STREET SOUTH, P.O. BOX 459 TILBURY ON N0P 2L0 TELEPHONE NO. 519-682-0164
WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY 9:30-4:30 Closed Monday & Tuesday for restocking. Closed Sunday.
• Quality used furniture, tools, houseware, books, electronics • Strict COVID-19 protocols in place • No public washrooms available • Check our website or Facebook for photos every Monday • Please practice social distancing & wear a mask
194 Erie St. North (at the fairgrounds) Leamington 519-322-4427 www.legacyauctions.net
UNRESERVED RETIREMENT AUCTION
JOHN DEERE TRACTORS, PLANTING & FARM EQUIPMENT, GRAIN TRUCKS, JD GATOR Selling for DAVID DURHAM – who is retiring, on location 31556 Pioneer Line Iona Station ON
****FRIDAY MARCH 19TH – 10:30AM****
TRACTORS: 2016 John Deere 8245R MFWD – only 884hrs, IVT, ILS - Loaded; 2011 John Deere 8285R MFWD – only 1152hrs, IVT, ILS -Loaded; John Deere 4520 MFWD c/w cab, 400CX loader, E Hydro transmission. These tractors are immaculate, and dealer serviced! PLANTING EQUIPMENT: 2008 John Deere 1770NT CCS 12R 30” planter – in 2017 this planter had the Precision Planting system installed including all electric V drive seed system, complete Delta hydraulic downforce system, all new discs, bushings & bearings – this conversion/rebuild cost $55,000; 2009 John Deere 1990 30’ CCS air seeder, 7.5” spacing, Unverferth conveyor fill; qty of planter parts from the corn planter. TILLAGE & FARM EQUIPMENT: Great Plains 2400TM Turbo Max 24’ vertical till c/w cushion flex hydraulic adjustable gangs & double rolling harrows; Farm King 1410 12 row 1000 gallon 28% applicator; RJ Equipment 24’ hydraulic fold land leveler; Buhler Farm King 100 8’ 3PTH 6 way hydraulic blade; Hardi 200 gal. 3PTH sprayer; Frontier RC2072 72” 3pth rotary mower; Befco 212 3PTH fertilizer spreader; 1400 & 300 gallon water tank; TRUCKS: 2008 Freightliner Business M2 tandem axle grain truck -60,000kms; 2004 Peterbilt tandem axle grain truck; 1991 International 8100 tandem grain truck. These trucks have been safety certified and E tested every year. GATOR: John Deere 850D 4WD Gator XUV – only 742hrs. GPS: John Deere Starfire 6000 receiver with SF-1 subscription; Trimble EZ Guide 250 light bar. SHOP ITEMS: Assorted shop tools and equipment. TERMS: Payment by cash, proper cheque with ID, E or Wire transfer. An internet bidding fee of 1.25% applies to all purchases. VIEWING: Thursday March 18th 9am to 5pm or call Dave for an appointment FOR INFO ON EQUIPMENT CALL: Dave Durham 519-661-9632 AN EXTREMELY WELL CARED FOR LINE OF LATE MODEL EQUIPMENT THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN KEPT INSIDE, SELLING UNRESERVED TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. PHONE AND ABSENTEE BIDS BY CALLING OUR OFFICE.
MIKE, JOHN, LES & CAM SHACKELTON – AUCTIONEERS
Shackelton Auctions Inc 519-765-4450
OIL AND GAS LEASE: The property is subject to an existing lease in favour of ONCO Petroleum Inc., which will be assumed by the purchaser on closing. TERMS OF TENDER: Sealed tenders, which need only contain the tendered price and contact information, will be received by the undersigned until 4:30 p.m. on March 19, 2021, 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 26, 2021, and submit a deposit of $10,000.00 at that time. Transaction to close on or before April 23, 2021, with vacant possession on that date.
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www.shackeltonauctions.com NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of the estate of ALEX BOUTROS, LATE OF The City of Windsor, Ontario. All persons having claims against the deceased, who died on December 8/2020, must file a full statement of their claims with the undersigned Estate Trustee by MARCH 31, 2021. After that date, the estate trustee/s will distribute assets, with consideration only to those who have submitted notice. DATED AT Kingsville, Ontario, March 3, 2021. Tom D. Boutros, Trustee for the deceased, 200 James Ave., Kingsville, On N9Y 4B4. Phone 519819-1434. kctombout@gmail.com.
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FARM ITEMS
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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 4:30 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
NOTICE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES GREENHOUSE WORKER - Responsibilities include crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work conditions are fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays. $14.39 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education required. No experience required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8).
CLEANING PERSON WANTED to clean house once per month, in Wheatley, 519-825-9626. mr10 _____________________________
County / Day shift Minimal border cross $20 - $21 per hour Apply with resume elaine@personnelbyelsie.com
We are seeking
GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4
CANNABIS FACILITY IN LEAMINGTON
· Grower Support Staff required for a full-time steady day shift · $16/hr to start with opportunity for direct hire · Recent agriculture graduates encouraged to apply · Learn while you work, entry level position Replies should be directed to Elaine at Personnel by Elsie at 519-944-0669 ext. 102 or elaine@personnelbyelsie.com
PRINTING PRESS FACILITY IN LEAMINGTON
· Production Associates required to work continental shifts (three shift rotation) · $15 per hour to start · Direct hire after 5 weeks Replies should be directed to Elaine at Personnel by Elsie at 519-944-0669 ext. 102 or elaine@personnelbyelsie.com
GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.
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Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.39 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed. Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6
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COOKING
5923 Tecumseh Rd. E Windsor, ON
CANNABIS FACILITY IN LEAMINGTON
· Production Staff required for a full-time steady day shift · $15/hr to start with opportunity for direct hire · Benefits and employee perks upon direct hire Replies should be directed to Elaine at Personnel by Elsie at 519-944-0669 ext. 102 or elaine@personnelbyelsie.com
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on April 8, 2021, at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville. Description of Land: Roll No. 37 11 270 000 37401 0000; PIN 75181-0230 (LT); Part Lot 13 Concession Front West Gosfield as in GS10619 except R1073155, GS11265, GS13451 and R161073; Kingsville; File No. 19-01. According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $2700. Minimum tender amount: $8,392.28 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property. The land was previously advertised for a sale to be held on the 14th day of January, 2021 but the sale was postponed.
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• Compensation is $14.39/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required. • Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse.
FORM 6 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules
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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
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
SCRAMBLE ANSWER
COOKING
For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or www.kingsville.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Vicky Sawatzky Tax Collector The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville ON N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 Ext. 233
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NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF JERRY JAMES FOSTER All persons having claims against the Estate of JERRY JAMES FOSTER, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, who died on or about the 20th day of November, 2020, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before the 31st day of March, 2021, after which date the Estate will be distributed with regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice and the undersigned will not be liable to any person whose claim he shall not then have notice. DATED at Leamington, Ontario this 10th day of February, 2021. SCADDAN & JAKOB Barristers and Solicitors 16 Wellington Street - Box 477 Leamington, Ontario N8H 3W5 Solicitors for the Estate
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Community Calendar
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 Leamington Half Century Centre is holding a CURB-SIDE ST. PATRICK’S DAY CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER on March 17 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Tickets $20 each and must be purchased by March 2. Tickets available at the Leamington Half Century Centre or call 519-326-2521 for more info. ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week some of the puzzle pieces in your life may not fit correctly. That’s okay, Aries. You will find a way to make things work even if they don’t exactly line up. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Your thoughts may be focused on the spiritual for much of the week, Taurus. This is an opportunity to get in touch with meaningful things in your life. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if things haven’t been going as planned, perhaps it’s time to reevaluate some of your choices. Have confidence that you will find a solution that works.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your sensitivity is heightened this week, so you may need to think twice or even three times before you share your opinions. Cool down before becoming chatty. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Figure out how you can organize your day to get things done with more efficiency, Leo. This is a better option than getting frustrated by a lack of time in your schedule. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You may realize that the conventional ways of doing things simply are not working anymore, Virgo. Start thinking creatively rather than analytically.
FRIDAYS UNTIL MARCH 26 ST. MICHAEL’S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN FISH FRY. Curbside pick up only. Pre-order before Thursday evening by calling: 519-326-0994 Pick up at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, John Street entrance to the Banquet Hall. ONGOING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - DO YOU LOVE POINT PELEE NATIONAL PARK? The Friends of Point Pelee are searching for Volunteer Board Members. If you are interested, please contact us by email: friendsofpointpelee@gmail.com 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 March 3, 17 and 31. 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 519-3263821. www.pregnancycentre.net.
$ local business directory local business directory 25 LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Dreams and fantasies are more than wishful thinking, Libra. They can be the catalysts to actual goals and plans if you let them. Start making your lists.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may be more attuned to your dreams this week. While they are not true predictions of what will happen, pay attention to any recurring themes.
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SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A drastic change may be coming but you don’t know what that change will be just yet, Sagittarius. Keep your eyes peeled for opportunities that may be on the horizon.
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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Playful emotions and daydreams are filling your daysJeff andKelly nights,- Capricorn. Why Ron VanderVecht not let them come out in very real ways? J. Melo K. Tyler Chadwick - Jason Find ways to incorporate more fun into 203 Talbot Street West your life. Leamington, ON N8H 1N8 AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 If you have been taking someone for granted lately you Fax can 519-326-7008 rectify that this E-mail:Putgeneral@cbleamington.com week, Aquarius. this person first for a change and he or she may reciprocate in the future.
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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Always be truthful, Pisces. Just remember you cannot control how others may react to GEORGE DELRUE whatever it is you have to say.
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Council votes to develop traffic calming policy LEAMINGTON — Leamington’s Manager of Engineering Service, Allan Botham, brought a report to council at the last meeting, with regard to traffic calming issues and complaints from residents. At issue are the chicane style roadway at the south end of Danforth, the bump-outs on Mill Street West, Coronation and Talbot Street West, and the traffic islands on Erie Street South. Botham and his department, at the request of council, commissioned a peer review from WSP Traffic Engineering, where WSP conducted investigations into the above traffic calming measures. The peer review supported the traffic calming measures taken in all of the areas affected. Councillor John Ham-
mond spoke about how the ideas look good as drawing and then don’t necessarily pan out when the project is finished. Hammond suggested using cones and other upright equipment to emulate the changes before they are made, and then ask the fire trucks to make those turns. “That would be an excellent indicator,” he said. Councillor Tim Wilkinson, who fielded many complaints from residents with regard to Danforth in particular, was hoping the report would offer some ideas as to cost to ‘fix’ some of the issues. “I put a lot of stock into the opinions of the residents,” he said. “So I was hoping I could give them some numbers as to what the cost would be to ease some of the measures.” Councillor Paul Tiessen spoke about the bump-
out in front of the Arts Centre, citing black tire marks on the curbs, and Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke also expressed con-
cern about the bump-out at that location, saying that trucks turning east off of Fox Street, cannot make the turn.
IN MEMORIAM
a motion was brought forward to adopt a traffic calming policy for the municipality and was unanimously carried.
IN MEMORIAM
RACHEL NICOLE CORNIES
March 16, 1999 - June 12, 2000 When at night I go to sleep Fourteen angels watch do keep. Two my head are guarding, Two my feet are guiding, Two are on my right hand, Two are on my left hand. Two who warmly cover Two who o’er me hover. Two to whom ‘tis given To guide my steps to Heaven.
Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure... You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly, tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear Rachel, That we do not think of you. Lovingly remembered by Daddy, Oma and Opa Cornies, uncles, aunts and cousins. “A breath away’s not far to where you are”.
Happy 25th Anniversary Pat & Marilyn Ribble
IN MEMORIAM
EVAN WIGFIELD
In loving memory of my husband, father and grandfather who passed away March 9, 2007.
SILENT TEAR Each night we shed a tear As we speak to you in prayer To let you know we love you And just how much we care. Take our million tear drops Wrap them up in love Then ask the wind to carry them To you in heaven above.
Love Kelly, Ross, Kevin, Melissa, Rocco, Reese, Sloane & KJ IN MEMORIAM
“And if you are fixing that one, take a look at Mill Street’s southwest corner too,” said Verbeke. After much discussion,
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I miss you and I will love you forever. Your loving wife Betty, daughters Donna & Joan and families.
IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of
LLoyd Edward owEns 1944 - 2020
We miss your love, your support, and your encouragement. We miss you. Ruth, Luke & Kate, David & Kenlyn Carter, Sophie, Austin Owens, Clark Lloyd Owens
IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of my Soulmate
James allen (Jim) Brown
January 29, 1951 - March 8, 2020
When God was making husbands as far as I can see, He made a special soulmate especially for me. He made a perfect gentleman, compassionate and kind, With more love and affection than you could ever wish to find. He gave my darling husband a heart of solid gold, only my heart can hold. He was someone I could talk to that no one can replace, He was someone I could laugh with till tears ran down my face. Next time we meet will be at Heaven’s door, When I see you standing there I won’t cry anymore. I will put my arms around you and kiss your smiling face, Then the pieces of my broken heart will fall back into place. Miss You So Much Love always, Freda..... ILY
IN MEMORIAM In memory of
EvErEtt Hyatt
Who passed away February 29, 2016
In Loving Memory of our Brother-in-Law
John Fast
September 10, 1956 - March 12, 2019
Along the road of suffering you found a little lane That took you up to heaven and ended all your pain. You may be out of sight, we may be a world apart But remember dear brother, You are always in our daily thoughts and forever in our heart. Loved and missed more than words could ever say... Bill & Sharon
JOHN FAST
SEPTEMBER 10, 1956 - MARCH 12, 2019 In loving memory of my husband, best friend and beloved father, who passed away 2 years ago. Our hearts still ache with sadness, and many tears still flow, What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Love you forever, Polly and Jesse
Five years have passed since the sad day When one we loved was called away. God took him home, it was His will But in our hearts he liveth still. Always remembered by George & Barbara Christiansen and Family
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This feature may be included in the Southpoint Sun from time-to-time, giving our readers an opportunity to test their general knowledge and have some fun. Each round will get a little more difficult than the previous one. GOOD LUCK! ROUND ONE
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1. What Ontario river flows in a south-westerly direction from Woodstock to its mouth at Lighthouse Cove?
1. What is the flower of the Hop Vine famous for flavouring?
1.What was the name of the neighbourhood bar in the TV sitcom Three’s Company?
2. Take Wayne Gretzky’s number, divide it by Babe Ruth’s number, double it , then subtract Mario Lemieux’s number. What do you get?
2. What singer is the godmother to Elton John’s two sons?
3. Who played Mary Poppins? 4. August 16, 1977 is famous for what celebrity death? 5. Tomatoes are the main ingredient in ketchup. What is the second-most ingredient in ketchup? 6. What song includes the lyrics “She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son” 7. What is Justin Trudeau’s wife’s first name? 8. Which Spice Girl is married to soccer star David Beckham? 9. What is the largest living member of the cat family? 10. What colour is Amethyst?
3. Who is the current mayor of Windsor?
3. Name the three thoroughbred horse races that make up the Triple Crown of horse racing.
4. What popular song begins with the line… “It’s nine o’clock on a Saturday”?
4. In medical vocabulary, what does MRI stand for?
5. What cooking staple is usually produced by mixing melted butter and flour together and used for thickening sauces and gravies?
5. Ornithophobia is a fear of which animal?
6. What type of animal is an Ocelot?
7. In what 1976 thriller does Robert De Niro famously say “You talkin’ to me?”
7. What investment company’s slogan in the 1970s was “We are Bullish on America”? 8. What are male rabbits called?
6. On the TV show Friends, what did Ross and Rachel name their baby?
8. In what month is the earth closest to the sun?
9. In what U.S. state is JFK buried?
9. What is the name of Quint’s shark-hunting boat in Jaws?
10.In the Disney movie Frozen, Elsa becomes the queen of what land?
10. Who was the youngest member of the Beatles?
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2. In the Beverly Hillbillies, what was the relationship between Jed and Elly May?
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Local memories of Walter Gretzky By Mark Ribble With the passing of Walter Gretzky last week, many local people who had met or befriended ‘Canada’s Hockey Dad’ reacted with sadness. Walter Gretzky was the epitome of the Canadian hockey parent and a role model for many who came after him. His dedication to teaching his sons the game was second to none. The father of ‘The Great One’ made several trips to this area, either with the NHL Alumni groups or often, with friends. Two years ago, Mr. Gretzky appeared at a local greenhouse label maker and made himself available for an entire day, signing autographs and shaking hands. The open house was held to promote the business and it brought hundreds through the door that day. Walter made sure that every person he spoke to felt welcomed. During that same trip, Mr. Gretzky was introduced to Leamington’s Deputy Mayor, Larry Verbeke, who arranged to give him a tour of his Wayne Gretzky shrine in his Leamington home. Verbeke, a long-time Gretzky super-fan, has a room dedicated to number 99 in his basement. “It was always my dream to get Wayne Gretzky to come and look at my Gretzky room,” said Verbeke this week. “Instead, it was an honour to have his father come and see it.” Verbeke told of Walter Gretzky spending a couple of hours with he and his family two years ago, with a promise to come back in 2020. That trip didn’t happen because of COVID. “He sat down with us and started telling stories,” said Verbeke. “He was a great gentleman, down to earth and very humble.” Paul Arrowsmith, who grew up in Leamington, but moved away as a teenager, returned to Leamington a couple of years ago and was responsible for bringing
Walter Gretzky surrounded by the Verbeke family, from left, Margaret, Larry and James. Verbeke family photo
his long-time friend, Walter Gretzky, to town that day in February, 2019. Arrowsmith met Walter many years ago when he was working for Kraft Canada. He had approached Mr. Gretzky about being involved in some campaigns and he gladly said yes. That decision cemented a long friendship between the two. Arrowsmith’s brush with the Gretzkys happened long before that meeting, however. In 1973, the Chatham Kinsmen Peewee baseball team went to the Canadian Championships and won the Canadian title. They were allowed to pick up a couple of standout players from other cities to bolster their roster. One of them was Leamington shortstop Paul Arrowsmith, while the other was 12-year-old Wayne Gretzky of Brantford. “I have a heavy heart today,” said Arrowsmith on Monday. “I’ve never met anyone like Walter and I never will.” Arrowsmith’s connection with the family kept him in the loop on Walter’s recently deteriorating health and although it came as no surprise, it was still a shock to realize his friend was gone. “I’m going to miss him,” he said. “I never saw him complain or talk bad about anyone. He was a wonderful person.” Another local story about Mr. Gretzky occurred several years ago when a local hockey team was playing in a Brantford tournament and one of the fathers decided to take a couple of the players to find the famous Gretzky house. Once they located the house, he sent his son to the door to knock and ask Walter for an autograph. Not only did he get his autograph, the entire bunch was invited in for a tour of the Gretzky home and a great chat with Walter Gretzky. Mr. Gretzky touched many local hockey fans and parents alike and his loss will be felt in many circles throughout Canada and the world.
From the February 27, 2019 issue of the Southpoint Sun, the late Walter Gretzky reads the local community paper on the Verbeke couch. Verbeke family photo
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Mount Carmel wins hoops tourney The Mount Carmel boys basketball team won a four-team tournament on the weekend. Team members are Tim Bunn, Jerry Tiessen, Rodney Sallmen, Rodney Martens, Jim Toews, Scott Wilkinson, Troy Whittle, Mark Pannunzio, Todd Bell, Aaron Diewold, Mark Chalmers, Phil Cornies and Kirk Brown. Jim Miller was the coach. Firebirds move into OMHA semi-final Leamington’s Erie Sport Peewee Firebirds have moved on to the semi-final round of the OMHA playoffs, winning a fifth and deciding game with Sarnia Township by 2-0 score on Sunday. Sarnia had forced the fifth game by beating the Firebirds 5-2 on Saturday. Stewie Froese shut the door on Sarnia as Dave Hodgson and Craig Lehn scored the goals. Rams beaten 13-3 The Leamington Roma Club Midget Rams dropped a tough 13-3 exhibition decision to Chatham on the weekend. After building a 5-3 lead, Chatham scored the final eight goals of the contest. Jeff Hyrnewich scored twice for the Rams, while Mark Weil added the single. A&W trounces Plumb’s 11-4 The A&W Bantams thumped Plumb’s Flowers by an 11-4 score in house league play on Saturday. Rob Crawford led the rout with five goals. Geoff Playford and Leo Rauzino each scored hat tricks for the winners. Jeff Greenwood had a pair for Plumb’s, while singles went to Mark Johnson and Scott Wilkinson. Couture edges Johnston Fishery Couture Cement finally got the best of Johnston Fishery, with a close 6-5 win on Saturday in Atom house league play. Jim Toews led the winners with a hat trick, while Gary Quenneville scored twice. George Turner picked up a single goal, which was the winner. For Johnston, Kelly Charlton had two, while Chris Babkirk and Derek Brown each scored once. Erie Ramblers beaten with one second on clock In a very close Bantam house league contest, Morden & Helwig edged Erie Ramblers by a 4-3 score. The Ramblers led 3-2 late in the game until Angelo Batista tied it and Greg Miller scored the buzzer-beater. Rich Clifford and Randy Szenegeto had the other Morden goals. Todd St. John scored two for the Ramblers, while Carl McCracken scored a single. Legion Midgets top Wheatley 9-6 The Leamington Branch 84 Legion Midgets came back from a 5-1 deficit to beat Wheatley 9-6 on Sunday in an exhibition contest. Paul Paliani sparked Leamington with three goals, while Steve Haas and Jeff Chambers each scored twice. Greg Quick and Larry Johnston scored singles for Leamington. On the Wheatley side, Doug Adamson and Randy Wright each scored twice, with singles to George Imeson and Rob Johnston.
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Frisbee became popular in the 60s and has stood the test of time By C. Scott Holland REGIONAL — Originally, they may have been nothing more than metal pie tins tossed upside down, but by the late 1960s, their popularity began to grow as soft plastics replaced the older harder type. Sunny, breezy weather
is ideal, and once spring arrives, the somewhat compact nature of Frisbees makes them an ideal object for indoor or outdoor play by kids of any age. The Wham-O Company has been producing different models since the early 1960s and there is a
whole nomenclature connected to each Frisbee. Ever wonder how it got its name? Well, Joseph P. Frisbee owned a pie plate company in the late 1870s, and by 1951, pie plates had been used in various forms but Wham-O secured the rights in 1955.
Full maturity of the Frisbee came in the 1970s with baby boomers. In 1974, the Rose Bowl World Frisbee Championships were held. The evolution of throwing (releasing) the Frisbee has grown so that there are seven different grips that can be used and just
as many ways of catching the disc. Several games have been formed too. One is called ‘Guts’, whereby the object is to throw the disc so that when it approaches another player, it is above the knees. That player has to catch the disc. Points are awarded for non-catches. It is usually played five per side and 10 yards (three metres) apart. A variation of hockey is to use posts and try to score. Then there is Ultimate Frisbee, played in a manner similar to soccer or football with the object being to get the Frisbee into an end zone. But the most popular of all is Folf — Frisbee Golf. In this game, pre-assigned objects must be hit and players set a starting point and count the number of times their Frisbee has to be tossed before hitting an object like a
tree, pole, monument, garbage can, etc. Hopefully the objects selected are public property so no-one infuriates owners. Other games like Frisbee baseball and horseshoes can be played using a Frisbee. Up until COVID, there were plenty of tournaments held annually as well. And like any other sport, there are a slew of injuries one can get from playing any casual Frisbee game. This writer was a part of the Brock University team back in the mid1970s, and had plenty of fun playing. For more info regarding Frisbees, one can always see if a book, called Frisbee by Dr. Stancil E. D. Johnson, is available. It was first published in 1975.
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The final skate at the old arena 1975 Dodge Monaco — still like new By C. Scott Holland In the late spring of 2000, work on Leamington’s new twin-pad arena complex was well underway. The opening of the new complex was slated for September, 2000. For Leamington Minor Hockey, the Leamington Jr. B Flyers, the Leamington Figure Skating Club and several other hockey groups — including the local senior and girls leagues — life at the old arena was quickly coming to an end. When all hockey had been finished, one final day of public ice skating was offered to area citizens as a way of taking one last spin around the “old barn” and reliving the hundreds of memories that the building offered. For two hours on a Saturday afternoon, dozens of people laced their skates up and skated to the music played over the Flyers’ sound
Enjoying a final skate in 2000 at the former Leamington Recreation and Agricultural Centre were John Hammond, Brenda Fischer and Jim MacKenzie. Photo by C. Scott Holland
system. Memories were traded of the fence meshing that protected the ends during its original years. The stories of the South Essex League games, some of which turned in fierce battles. The Flyers triumphant All-Ontario title runs, the original hand-watering
system and the off ice antics as well as the bingos, shows, concerts, and visits by famous people. In general, its atmosphere even on that last day was one that brought smiles and elicited fond memories. It was certainly one of the fondest farewells given.
in-process PSW students who started the program at one of Ontario’s publicly assisted colleges in January 2021. These students will be eligible to receive a $2,000 tuition grant to help them complete their studies, as well as a stipend to complete the clinical placement part of their training. The new accelerated program includes: • No tuition fee and funding for expenses such as textbooks and other supplies plus paid work placement.
THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk John and Horace, began building cars bearing their family name in November 1914, and these cars quickly earned a reputation for dependability. Those early Dodges had a 3-speed floor-shift transmission with an unusual shift pattern. Reverse was where you would expect to find first gear, and third gear (high) was where you would expect to find second gear. The result: once you got underway in high gear, the shift lever was out of the way. In the 1920s most cars had room for only two people in the front seat and so in that decade, Dodge switched to the more conventional gearshift pattern. During the
1930s, cars got wider and could allow three people in the front, prompting the move to column-shift. The two Dodge brothers died a few months apart in 1920 but the company continued to prosper. Walter Chrysler bought the Dodge Company in 1928, greatly increasing his automotive empire. He also introduced Plymouth and DeSoto in that same year. Both those names are now history but the Dodge nameplate is alive and well 101 years after the Dodge brothers passed away. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.
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Roddy Sergiades is an old car enthusiast living in Port Hope, Ontario. He has a fleet of eight historic vehicles, one of which has stood the test of time. It still looks brand new! Here is how Roddy describes it: “Our 1975 Dodge Royal Monaco four-door hardtop represents the last year Dodge built a full-sized hardtop. We bought this chesterfield-on-wheels six years ago with only 19,700 original miles, and after nearly forty years she still exuded a powerful new-car smell. “The spare tire has never been moved since the assembly line worker put it in and the purchase of the car came with three of the four original tires. “Naturally, she has an AM/FM 8-track player, a 360 cubic inch V-8 and the most amazing brakes I have ever experienced. If you wanted to stop on a dime at 60 mph, this is the car to do it!” The Dodge brothers,
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Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) is a not-for-profit organization, formed in 1967, representing approximately 220 members who grow greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers on over 3000 acres in Ontario, Canada. Our growers span from Windsor to Niagara and as far north as Ottawa. Over a hundred of these farms are right here in our backyard, making our communities the epi-center of greenhouse growing in North America. Our little corner of the world leads in greenhouse growing innovation and helps to put fresh food on tables near and far. OGVG works hard to promote and connect its growers with government agencies, consumers, retailers, and foodservice operators across North America through research, marketing initiatives, trade shows, and community activities. As a whole,
OGVG strives to support the Ontario greenhouse vegetable sector and its growers, however possible, to ensure success for today, sustainability for tomorrow, and fresh, nutritious, quality produce for all! Our greenhouse growers produce tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers; the majority of these farms are family-owned and have been in existence for several generations. Overall, our farmers produce over 476 000 tonnes of produce every year. People from all over North America may not realize that when they pick up a pint of grape tomatoes or an English cucumber that they got their start right here. Our growers and those who work for our farms do incredible work every day to produce the highest quality vegetables. We’re excited to partner with the Southpoint Sun to bring you a new feature that will
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers represent over 200 farm families spanning from Leamington to Niagara and as far north as Ottawa.
Our controlled environments harness the power of mother nature to grow greenhouse tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.
Giving back UHC’s Plentiful Harvest Food Rescue program helps to reduce hunger in the local community by rescuing large quantities of food—fresh and prepared— and packaging and redistributing it to hungry children and adults in Windsor-Essex and beyond. We use a large portion of the fresh produce donations in our Community Kitchen and food bank and share the remaining portions with more than 50 community agencies. Since its inception in 2012, Plentiful Harvest has rescued over 21 million pounds of food.
We cannot thank the Essex County greenhouse growers, farmers and food distributors enough for their partnership and support of Plentiful Harvest. We are proud to work with you! We look forward to continuing to partner on exciting upcoming projects in the heart of Leamington. For more information, or to inquire about how to get involved with the Plentiful Harvest Food Rescue program, please contact us at 519.944.4900 or visit www.uhc.ca.
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invite you behind the glass to learn all about what we grow, and how we grow it as well as showcasing some of the amazing work done by our members, local businesses and charities that help make our communities strong. We strive to be a resource to the community for all your greenhouse inquiries. We invite any questions or comments to www. greeenhousegoodness.com or connect with us on social media! Ernie and Mike DelCiancio
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