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LOCAL WORK SIGNED BY MATTHEWS TORONTO — Leamington’s Frank Silveira had his special Grinch recently signed by Toronto Maple Leafs superstar, Auston Matthews. The hand-painted Grinch was created by Silveira to help with a fundraiser for his friend’s grandson. The creation made its way to Scotiabank Arena last week and Matthews took the time to sign it after practice. The painting will be auctioned off to help a Pelham, Ontario toddler. The full story is on page 2.

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REGIONAL — As the supply of COVID-19 vaccines filter their way down to local health units, the Ontario government has announced that anyone born in 1981 or earlier is now eligible to book their first shot.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit announced Monday morning that they had opened up booking for vaccines at Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex in Leamington, Libro Centre in Amherstburg and several locations in Windsor.

Many of the rest of Ontario’s Public Health regions will join the fray on Thursday, May 13, including Chatham-Kent (see page 11), which will offer vaccine appointments at the Bradley Centre.

In addition, the province has also announced that grocery store workers, restaurant workers and transportation workers are now eligible as part of the Group 2 workers who cannot work from home.

In Windsor-Essex, those 55 and over have now achieved over 60 per cent vaccinated with their first doses, with the highest total (93 percent) in the 80plus category.

It’s expected that the numbers for the 40, 45 and 50 age groups will increase dramatically over the next two weeks.

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Local artist helps toddler with donation of lifesize Grinch LEAMINGTON — A long friendship has brought a Leamington man’s artistic creation into the hands of Toronto Maple Leafs superstar, Auston Matthews. (See photo page 1) The Leamington retiree — and avid Maple Leafs fan — Frank Silveira, has been keeping busy during the COVID pandemic, creating various colourful cartoon characters in his garage.

Now, through a charitable set of circumstances, one of Silveira’s masterpieces has found its way to Scotiabank Arena, where it was recently signed by Auston Matthews.

Last fall, Frank started creating different characters from plywood and then hand-drawing and hand painting them for friends.

“It all started with a Detroit Tigers cartoon and blossomed from there,” he said.

Silveira then tackled Dr. Seuss’ Grinch and had one finished for the side of his house just in time for the holidays.

He jokingly offered to make a Grinch wearing a Detroit Red Wings jersey, but then opted to create one with a Maple Leafs jersey, namely number 34.

Former co-worker and longtime friend, Dave Gervason, who lives in Chatham, wanted a Leafs Grinch and Silveira delivered the first one to him after Christmas.

Then a light-bulb went on.

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Gervason was telling him about his grandson, Emmett, who was in need of a life-changing surgery, for which they were launching a GoFundMe campaign.

The pair decided to see if a Grinch wearing Matthews’ jersey would get the attention of the Maple Leafs.

Last week, after waiting with baited breath, Silveira got confirmation that Auston Matthews had indeed signed his Grinch.

The Grinch will now be returned to Emmett’s parents in Pelham, Ontario, where they will auction it off to raise funds for their GoFundMe campaign, called ‘An Ear for Emmett.’

Emmett was born with Microtia, which is a congenital affliction affecting his right ear.

About one in 10,000 babies born have Microtia, so it’s a rare condition that severely hampers his hearing. As with many chil-

dren born with Microtia, Emmett also has Atresia, which is the absence or closure of the external ear canal.

As a result, Emmett cannot hear out of that ear.

His parents, Aaron and Amanda, have plans to take him to California this summer for life-altering surgery.

The treatment available in Canada, called the Nagata method, is very invasive and requires several surgeries to rebuild the ear canal, including rib grafting from the patient.

It’s normally not performed until the patient is 10-12 years old.

“I’ve spoken to adults who had that done as a child and they said they wouldn’t put their child through that,” said Emmett’s mom, Amanda, last week.

The California surgery, called the Medpor procedure, is considerably less invasive and is only one surgery. The problem is, that OHIP will not cover any of the costs of the procedure, so the family has been fundraising since January.

The cost of the operation and required stay in California post-surgery, is estimated to be around $250,000. The Gervasons have already raised about $178,000 on their GoFundMe page, called ‘An Ear for Emmett.’

“We’ve hit a huge milestone with the GoFundMe, but we’re not quite there yet,” said Aman-

da.

Emmett will turn three on June 26 and the surgery is booked for July 29.

The Grinch made by Leamington’s Frank Silveira promises to add to the total, with plans to auction it off in the near future.

For young Emmett Gervason, this reconstructive surgery will be life-altering. He will gain hearing in the right ear that he has yet to experience and once recovered, it’s expected that he will get back to life as a toddler, with a little extra help from his friends, like Frank Silveira and the countless donors from the GoFundMe campaign.

“We’re so thankful to every-

one who has donated,” said Amanda. “It shows how good this world is with this COVID thing. This is a little bit of light instead of the negativity.”

With Silveira being a Leafs’ fan, he was delighted that Matthews took the time to sign his work.

“I just want to help out and this is a great cause,” he said.

If you’d like to be donor to An Ear for Emmett, visit gofundme.com and look for the campaign.

If you’re interested in knowing more about Frank Silveira’s creations, he’s on Facebook and would be happy to hear from you.

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Local principal retiring after 35 years LEAMINGTON — When the end of the 202021 school year arrives, Gore Hill Elementary Public School Principal will call it a career.

Bill Cervini, who’s been the Principal at Gore Hill for the past eight years, had plans to retire last June, but the COVID pandemic kept him on for one more year.

“I had plans to retire last June, but when COVID hit, I reconsidered,” he said. “I didn’t want someone new to have to come in and deal

with the COVID situation.”

Mr. Cervini cited his familiarity with the classrooms and students as a reason to stay on and see the school through the past year.

His teaching career began 35 years ago when he took a job with the old Windsor School Board at a French Immersion school.

Eventually, he became Vice Principal at Sandwich West Public School and then became Principal at East Mersea Public

One of Mr. Cervini’s passions at Gore Hill was ecoschools and the school’s amazing green space. Here, he assists JK student Kenley Neufeld with planting wildflower seeds in the school’s butterfly garden.

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That move gave him his first Principal’s job and also brought him back to the community where he grew up.

“I’m a Leamington boy,” he said. “I love this community.”

After eight years at East Mersea, Mr. Cervini was named Principal at Ruthven Public School until its closure. He then moved on to Gore Hill, where he really connected with the students.

When the doors close behind him on June 30, Bill Cervini will pivot into retirement, but will always look back fondly at the Gators of Gore Hill.

“I will absolutely miss this school community,” he says. “Gore Hill has been a lot of fun. I will be keeping my eye on them.”

Among the great memories he has, he’s most proud of the independence, advocacy and leadership that the students of Gore Hill have embraced.

“Gore Hill is an eighttime Gold School with Eco-Schools Canada,” he said. “The kids have a great sense of leadership and environmental stew-

ardship.”

The success of their annual Gator Food Drive has been another highlight, as well as the transition from school council to Principal’s Council.

“We also spearheaded an amazing 60th Anniversary celebration for the school in 2015,” he said.

“That was a pleasure to participate in.”

As for the future, Mr. Cervini says he’ll have no trouble staying busy, as he’s actively involved with his church and has also started working with

South Essex Community Council, assisting newcomers with their English skills. He plans on continuing his life of service.

“I want to continue to help others,” he added.

In whatever spare time he can muster, he’s also part of a vocal group that — during non-COVID times — tours the area and performs for various audiences.

Next September, Gore Hill will welcome their new Principal, Christina Potti, who is coming in from Talbot Trail Public

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Local nurse becomes author with her first book about PTSD REGIONAL — What started out as a way to deal with her stress, recently became a first published book for Marcie Resendes.

With Nurse’s Week upon us this week, the local author has published her first book in timely fashion.

“It didn’t begin that way, but as Nurse’s Week approached, I reached out to the publisher and they got it printed,” she said.

That book, titled ‘If The Brain Could Stop What The Eyes Have Seen’, is her first published works and is now available on Amazon and in hard copy form.

The book is subtitled ‘A Nurse’s Perspective on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder’ and follows Marcie’s career as a nurse over the past 20 years and how she dealt with a diagnosis of Post Traumatic

Stress Disorder (PTSD) and has managed to overcome the affliction.

The married mother of three was born and raised in Leamington.

An honest account of her days in nursing and the chain of events that led to her diagnosis, make up a good portion of the 189-page book, which came out on Amazon in April.

But the resources that led to her recovery and her battle back from PTSD also play a large part in the publication.

As hard copies arrived at her doorstep last Tuesday, Marcie was inundated with requests for the book and spent most of last week delivering copies locally to those interested in reading her story.

Through Walkerville Publishing, she had 550 books printed and says about 400 of them are al-

ready spoken for.

After many years as an ER nurse, Marcie thought she had the flu, but soon got the diagnosis that she was suffering from PTSD. “Work life starts to affect you,” she said. “You think it’s part of the job.

Nurses make that assumption all the time.”

What she found out through her recovery, is that if you’re still thinking about an incident a month later, you should reach out and get some help.

She was off work for over a year and is now back working full-time, in a different capacity.

The message Marcie wants to get across is simple.

“It’s okay not to be okay,” she said.

She’s had people from all professions reach out about her book and is happy that her co-workers have also been very supportive.

“They are totally supportive,” she said. “I’ve been contacted by nurses, paramedics, police, coast guard — all professions that deal with this.”

What she’s hoping is that her book will help those that are struggling with PTSD in her profession and in others.

She provides a wealth of resources and tips — the same resources that helped her along her journey through the disorder.

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

Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, May12, 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 from the Cedar Mark Ribble Beach Drug Store for 50 Except of course, Ray Stevens, whocents a ride had a long illustrious musical career infor summer the novelty song category. His biggestvisitors renting hit was The Streak in 1974 and had ev-a cabin or for cottagers not eryone in stitches. owning a boat.

He also did Guitarzan, Ahab the Arab, The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This Mississippi Squirrel Revival and Would photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in Jesus Wear a Rolex. the late 1940s or early 1950s.

Longing for my K-Tel records I heard a song on the radio the other day that reminded me of my old record collection.

The song was Rock Around The Clock, which was one of the first great songs of the rock and roll era, released in 1955.

Later, it became the theme song for the Happy Days TV show, at least for the first season or two.

My record collection was pretty lame by 1970s standards, mainly because my musical interests fell into the 50s rock and roll category.

Although Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens died two years before I was born, I’m probably more familiar with their music than many acts from the 1980s.

At the age of about 11, my first album purchase was K-Tel’s 25 Rock Revival Greats.

It was an orange coloured album with a jukebox on the front cover.

In addition to the aforementioned song, it also contained such classics as Johnny B. Goode, Great Balls of Fire, It’s My Party and Book of Love.

I think that may have been right near the beginning of such compilation albums, designed to re-sell songs to the public that may have fallen off the charts.

The K-Tel era was lots of fun. I ended up with a few of their albums over my young teenage years.

One in particular was ‘Goofy Greats’, which was released in several versions in about 1975. A lot of the songs were just that — goofy. From Ahab the Arab, to Alley Oop, to Bony Marone and Yummy Yummy Yummy, these songs were mostly done one-hit wonders who didn’t do much before or after.

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What many don’t know, however, is that Ray Stevens won two Grammys for songs he recorded that were not goofy songs.

Misty, a timeless classic written by Errol Garner and made famous by Johnny Mathis in 1959, was a hit for Ray Stevens in 1975.

He also wrote and recorded a song called Everything is Beautiful in 1970, which was Number 1 for three weeks that year. It was a complete departure from his usual ‘novelty song’ status.

I don’t know if K-Tel is still putting out records but I suspect they are not.

But the memories of listening to those 25-song compilation albums are great ones. Some of the songs were not my favourites, but some of them made me a fan of the original artists, just from listening to those albums.

I’ll save my adventures with Columbia House records for another column, but suffice to say I’ve likely still not fulfilled my commitment of buying 10 records to make up for the 10 I got for a penny the previous year. I hope they don’t come after me.

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It is located at the southeast Ahome Lookis still at standing Leamington’ s Pastdifferent courtesy of C. Scott Holland corner of Queen and Herrington, overlooking Lakeside Park. Date of photo is unknown.

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

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

May 1986 - Four new stamps which featured birds were issued by Canada Post and unveiled at Point Pelee National Park. The stamps were created by Jean-Luc Grondin.

Seen with the stamps are Eugene Barna (left) local stamp collector and Al Law (right) of the Friends of Pt. Pelee.

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Local Chamber of Commerce providing rapid COVID screening REGIONAL —– The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce (LDCC) is among three local Chambers to partner in a COVID-19 Rapid Screening initiative.

Beginning tomorrow (May 13), the LDCC is set up at the Leamington Half Century Centre, giving out test kits and doing training for businesses who pre-register.

The training takes approximately 10 minutes.

Signs will be posted to direct you to the proper entrance. The pickup site is open 10-2 Monday through Friday and you must pre-register. No walk-ins will be taken.

The rapid screening is available — free of charge — to businesses of 150 employees or less through the LDCC and the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG).

The OGVG will handle the agricultural businesses at their office, while the LDCC will handle all other businesses with less than 150 employees.

Businesses with more than 150 employees are asked to visit the Ontario government portal, linked on the LDCC site below.

“This will be a great tool and should help get our numbers under control,” said Wendy Parsons, General Manager of the LDCC. About one third of positive cases in Ontario are asymptomatic individuals. The screening is used for those employees who are not experiencing

symptoms. If employees are experiencing any symptoms, they should be self-isolating and arranging a PCR test at a local health facility.

All businesses (including non-chamber members) with 150 employees or less are welcome to participate in this program.

The goal of the program is to identify asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 in the workplace that might otherwise be missed, helping to curb the spread in the workplace, at home and around the community. The initiative successfully piloted in the Waterloo region recently.

“Rapid testing is one of the key ways to keep workplaces as safe as possible during the pandemic as we wait for vaccinations to roll out,” said Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

If you are interested in registering your business, log into WEStaySafe.ca beginning Wednesday, May 12, to order your two-week supply of rapid tests. You can also use the local site at https://leami n g t o n c h a m b e r. c o m / covid-19-rapid-screening-program/.

A designate from each business, responsible for supervising the self-screening collection onsite, will be required to attend the site for the initial pick-up where they will receive video training to properly supervise the screening process and safely dispose of the used

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Each business will be required to electronically submit their screening results after each occasion and will be recommended to screen staff twice weekly.

The accumulated data will be reported to the Ministry of Health bi-monthly.

If a test results in a preliminary positive for COVID-19, the employee will be required to leave the workplace, arrange for a PCR Test within 24 hours at an approved COVID-19 assessment site, and self-isolate until a confirmatory test result is received.

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The trouble for Symons started in 2019 when he had eye surgery in Windsor. In a four-week span, he had both eyes done, waking from the second surgery to excruciating pain. The pain was so

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Police dismantle large-scale cannabis operations REGIONAL — On May 5 at 8:00 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Force Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) executed five Cannabis Act search warrants at three greenhouse locations and two residences on County Road 34 and County Road 31 in Kingsville and Seacliff Drive West in Leamington.

PJFCET, members of the Essex County Detachment, Essex County Crime Unit, OPP Regional Community Street Crime Units (CSCU), along with members of the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau (POIB) seized just over 20,000 cannabis plants, over 1400 pounds of processed cannabis, a quantity of Canadian currency and marijuana processing equipment.

The total value of seized cannabis is estimated to be over $18 million dollars.

A 34-year-old from Mississauga is charged with possessing Cannabis for the purpose of selling under section 10(2) of the Cannabis Act, cultivate, propagate or harvest any cannabis plant at a place that is not their dwelling-house, section 12(6) (a) (three counts), and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000-Criminal Code of Canada 354(1)(a).

In addition, 18 other individuals are are charged under the Cannabis Act with possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling, section 10(2) and cultivate, propagate or harvest any cannabis plant at a place that is not their dwelling-house, section 12(6) (a).

Twelve of these individuals hold a Kingsville address, while two are from Scarborough, one from Markham, one from North York, one from Leamington and one from Wheatley.

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Leamington at a later date.

The investigation is ongoing. The PJFCET is responsible for enforcing the cannabis laws and investigating criminal enterprises that exploit or abuse the legal cannabis market.

“The proliferation of illegal marijuana grow operations, as evidenced by this recent significant seizure in Leamington and Kingsville, demonstrates the resolve by criminal enterprise groups to profit from illegal activity,” said OPP Essex County Detachment Commander, Glenn Mill. “To those individuals or groups who continue to profit from these illegal grow operations, the OPP will relentlessly pursue your interests, seize your property and introduce you into the criminal justice system.”

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Warkentin, Henry P. “Hank” 82 years, surrounded by Love, Henry peacefully came to the end of his earthly journey on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Cherished husband and best friend of Helen (Konrad) for nearly 60 years. Wise and caring father of Nadine Warkentin (David Brain) and Philip Warkentin (Tammy).

Loving Grandpa of Rachel ( John), Katrina (Ian), Matthew, and Daniel. Dear brother of Walter Warkentin (Lydia), Elsie Kroeker (late George), Ernie Warkentin (Elma), late Irene Dyck ( Jacob) and brother-in-law of Hilda Regier (late Henry), Harold Konrad ( Julie). Uncle Hank will be missed by many nieces and nephews of whom he was very fond. The family is very grateful for the care and compassion extended to Henry by many of the staff and residents of the Leamington Mennonite Home over the past 2 years. Cremation has taken place. A Private Funeral Service to celebrate Hank’s life will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10:30am. Friends and family are invited to join the Livestream available at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home or Southwestern Ontario Gleaners by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

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

Taylor, Betty Ruth 68 years, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Erie Shores Healthcare. Dear mother of Kelly Biekx, and Shelley Nageleisen (Blake Wilson). Loving Mema of Kayla Biekx, Tosha Biekx, Jordan Medeiros, CJ Medeiros, and Lance Lander. Dear daughter of Frances Frome. Dear sister of Laurie Watkins ( John), Wendy Butt (Terry). Dear Aunt of Shae (Keith), Chris, Kyle, Jesse and great aunt of Kennedy and Teegan. Longtime friend of Leonard Kennette. Cremation has taken place and a private Graveside Service has been held. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Canadian Diabetes Association by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Georges, Josephine (Raffoul) 97 years, passed away peacefully at home in Leamington surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Bakhos Georges. Loving and devoted mother of Lahoud Georges (May), Lebanon; Theresa Boutros (late Sarkis), Leamington; Marie Agopian (Sako), Leamington; Elias Georges (Evelyn), Leamington; Pauline Nohra (late Sarkis), Leamington; Paul Georges (Norma), Leamington; Rita Nohra (Sam), Venezuela. Adored grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Josephine was predeceased by her siblings the late Axania Jabbour (late Tannous), the late Sarkis Raffoul (late Alia), the late Tom Raffoul (late Alia), and her late brothers in law and her late sisters in law.

Special aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Private family Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Anthony’s Parish on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Entombment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

By Abby Neufeld-Dick to collaborate and who are driven LEAMINGTON — Our communi- to make meaningful change for a ty is full of changemakers and we purpose,” says Executive Director have certainly seen that over the Carolyn Warkentin. course of this past year.

To ensure our communities are We constantly hear stories of indi- vibrant, strong, and thriving for viduals, families, and businesses generations to come, SECC has who make a positive impact on the once again opened up applications lives of others in and around our for the SECC Community Change community.

Maker Scholarship.

As an agency that provides com- This scholarship will provide fimunity services, SECC is working nancial support through a $500 to foster that and support the next scholarship to 4 young people who of obituary arerun planning to use their post-secgeneration Proof of community change to makers. ondary education to make societal “We want to encourage youth change in the wider community, in May 12, 2021 who are service-oriented, willing the province, or around the world.

Students currently enrolled as a grade 12 student at Kingsville District High School, Leamington District Secondary School, Cardinal Carter Secondary School or UMEI Christian High School who have been accepted to begin studies at a post-secondary institution, are eligible to apply.

They must also be actively making change for the good in their school, neighbourhood, or community.

Applications are due Friday, May 28 and can be found on secc.on.ca/ scholarship.

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Tuffin, Elise Lucille (nee Rivest) Elise passed away peacefully Thursday May 6, 2021, at the age of 83.

She is going to reunite with her husband Ken, of 63 years, who left 6 months ago to prepare a place where they will spend eternity.

The daughter of the late Albert and Florina Rivest. The loving mother of Steven (Kathy), Marlene, Brian, Dennis Proof(Nicole). of obituary tobyrun (Leah), Dwayne Sadly missed grandchildren, Trisha (Ryan), Ashley (Tyler), Dana (Paul), David (Sarah) Steven & Abby and great grandchild Dawson. The dear May 12, 2021 sister of Agnes, Heddy, Leon, Wilfred, Norbert, Paul, Larry, Southpoint Sunand Claude.

Rosalie, Susan, Louis, Gerald, Eleanor $100, plus hstat=the$113 A very special thank you$13 the staff Sun Parlor Home for their compassionate care over the past 3 years.

A private family service will take place with a Celebration Any changes please email of Elise’s life at a later date. Donations in memory of Elise sun@southpointsun.ca to the Alzheimer Society of Windsor Essex County, Thanks.

2135 Richmond St., Windsor, ON N8Y 0A1, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home-Wheatley Celebration Centre, Wheatley, ON. Condolences can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com.

James, William (Bill) It is with profound sadness that the family of William (Bill) James announce his passing on Sunday, May 09 at the Sun Parlor Home, where he received exceptional, loving care. He is joyfully reunited with his wife Doris, who passed in 2017. He is survived by his sons Proof obituary to run Lori, Bob (Dorothy), Rickof (Nina), and his granddaughters Lindsay and Marcie. Also survived by his many nieces and nephews. Bill loved golf, was an avid reader, and spent 12,tending 2021 to his gardens and countless hours in hisMay backyard Sun ponds. His greatest Southpoint pride and joy were his granddaughters who will remember him for his boundless generosity, for $100, plus $13 hst = $113 being their biggest fan and supporting them in everything they take on in life, and who was the quintessential Grandpa Anysaychanges emailcremation who could never no. As perplease Willy’s request, and a private sun@southpointsun.ca funeral took place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Community Living Essex Thanks.

County may be made by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631).

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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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.

Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 1424), 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.

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

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www. alanonwindsoressex.com

May 12, 2021 ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday.

Next meeting Southpoint Sun May 12th and 26th.

Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly hstlike=it!$113 environment. Visit $100, a meetingplus and see$13 how you For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. Any changes please email

sun@southpointsun.ca COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm everyThanks.

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

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.

To place your event in the Community Calendar Phone: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca or drop off at 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington

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Chatham-Kent updates vaccine eligibility CHATHAM-KENT — In keeping with provincial announcements announced on Page 1 of this edition, Chatham-Kent Public Health has updated their COVID vaccine eligibility that came into effect on Tuesday morning.

Residents who received their first dose between February 22 and 28, can now booking their second dose.

Also, anyone 40-plus (born 1981 or earlier) can also book their first vaccine.

Group 2 essential workers who cannot work from home are also eligible. This group includes grocery, food bank and non-clinical pharmacy workers, restaurant, LCBO, wholesalers and general goods, social services, probation and parole officers, transit workers, truck drivers, marine and rail cargo and maintenance, those who work in electricity, those who work in cellular, satellite or internet or public safety, bank staff, oil and petroleum workers and veterinary teams.

A more complete list is available at ckphu.com.

If you fall into one of these groups, regardless of your age, you can go to getyourshotck.ca to book an appointment

DAIRY QUEEN OPENS IN KINGSVILLE

KINGSVILLE — The Town of Kingsville had another grand opening on Saturday, May 8, as Dairy Queen opened its doors to the public. Offering up an array of famous foods and those delicious ice cream treats and cakes, the owners, Kate and Kurt, are ready to serve the community. The pair also own the Dairy Queen stores in Chatham and Tecumseh and have been involved with DQ for just over three years. They are open Monday through Saturday 10-10 and Sundays 11-10. In the ribbon cutting above, are Kingsville Councillor Kimberly DeYong, owner Kate, Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos, owner Kurt with son Dax, and Kingsville Deputy Mayor Gord Queen. The restaurant is located at 1774 Division Rd. North. Sun photo

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VIRTUAL DRESS LIKE STAFF DAY

Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine plan is helping to stop the spread and save lives.

Thousands of people across the province are getting vaccinated every day.

As vaccinations continue, we need to stay the course to protect those we love. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance.

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LEAMINGTON — As part of Staff Appreciation Week, Gore Hill Public School students were asked to ‘Dress Like the Staff’ and submit a picture virtually. In top photos, left, Early Years student Leo Guzman decided to dress like Principal Bill Cervini, right. In the bottom photos, Grade 4 student Katie Desborough, left, dressed like school secretary, Silmara Conde, right. Photos submitted

The Bridge launches entrepreneurial pitch and bursary competition LEAMINGTON — The Bridge Youth Resource Centre is hosting its first annual entrepreneurial pitch and bursary competition called Take your Shot.

This event is for youth ages 17-24 in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.

The entrepreneurial youth pitch portion of the competition is for individuals that have an idea for a business they’d like to open or already have a business operation.

The Bursary portion is for individuals who strive to move on to post-secondary education and need financial support to reach this goal.

Prizes for both programs are upwards of $20,000.

All winners will be revealed on August 7, 2021.

Visit www.thebridgeyouth.ca for all competition details.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Southpoint Sun - 13A

We can make this place your home!

PATRICIA PEDREIRA

Your Local Real Estate Agent Broker

519.919.1532 STRESS-FREE MOVE!

CATHIE & GARRY PENNER Realtors ™

c: 519-816-6728

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150 DIVISION ROAD NORTH, KINGSVILLE

499,900

$

20923 FISHERMAN ROAD, WHEATLEY

$875,000

Peaceful Waterfront Home

Century Home with In-Law Suite MLS #21006318 | Well-maintained & updated Century-home fronting on historic Division Street in Kingsville. This property features a 3-bedroom home & a detached garage with bunkie/in-law suite that has been rented as an office in the past.

Other features include 2 driveways, beautiful treed/ravine lot, covered rear porch, enclosed front porch & more. Come see this one-of-a-kind property for yourself. Hot tub & all appliances included. Home inspection report available.

MLS #21002738 | Boasting a 100’ frontage on Lake Erie and approximately 150 trees, bushes and landscape throughout the property, this beautiful waterfront home is the perfect day-to-day oasis or vacation property! Including 3 beds, 2 baths, an openconcept living area with patio access to treed property and beach, and much more. Come see all that this beautiful home has to offer!

Cody Kraus

Stephany Mercer

519.322.7105

519.791.4659

Sales Representative

Broker

496 TALBOT ROAD, RUTHVEN

$1,458,000

78 MILL STREET EAST, KINGSVILLE

299,900

$

27 Acre Apple Farm with 4 Bed House & 2 Outbuildings MLS #21004035/4037 | Enjoy country living on a beautiful 27-acre apple farm! With 15,000 trees that feature 3 of the top-selling varieties on the market (ambrosia, gala & golden delicious), the trees are in the prime of production and will continue to thrive for years to come. The renovated farmhouse has 4 beds, 2 baths, new kitchen, windows, lighting & more! In addition, the property also features, a cottage, storage barn plus built-in chicken coops and a horse/cattle pen.

Adorable Century Home on Corner Lot MLS #21006242 | This adorable Centuryhome has lots of charm & all of the room that one could want! The main floor features an enclosed porch, kitchen with breakfast bar & half bath, while the upper level has 4 bedrooms & full bath. Featured on the lower level is a family room, gas fireplace & storage. The property also has a storage shed, deck & fenced-in backyard.

John Kraus

Tyler Blatz

519.890.9143

519.324.8325

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

85 ANFRED STREET, LEAMINGTON

$329,900

519-999-6727

INCOME OPPORTUNITY

Family Size Semi-Detached Townhouse MLS #21006552 | This semi-detached townhouse has 2 + 2 beds, 3 baths & beautiful neutral tones throughout. The open-concept kitchen, dining & living room is perfect for family entertaining with its patio doors leading to the covered oversized deck looking out over the landscaped backyard. Downstairs you will find the cozy family room with a gas fireplace ideal for movie nights.

Two family home close to Highbury Canco.

Live in one unit and rent out the other. Main Unit has 2 bedroom, 1 bath, and second unit has 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Don’t wait call us to see it today!

Aron Blatz

Sales Representative

CRITCHLOW

519.816.7970

R.A. REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

519-326-6154

Michelle Branco*

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Century 21 Erie Shores Realty

Award Winners 2020

•DOUBLE CENTURION® Producer •Top 1% in C21 Canada

CENTURY 21 ERIE SHORES REALTY INC. CENTURION OFFICE & PER PERSON PRODUCTIVITY AWARD

Zi Haifa Sales Representative

Centurion office 2002-2020

THE LOCAL HOME TEAM - GRAND CENTURION TEAM #17 Team by Production in GLOBAL 21 #5 Team by Units in Canada

Cody Kraus

John Kraus

Broker

Sales Representative

Tim Mercer Broker

#4 Team by Production in Canada 2020 Grand Centurion® Team

Stephany Mercer

Aron Blatz

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

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

No Question About It! erieshoresrealty.c21.ca

Tyler Blatz

Len Filiault

Kristin Ferreira

Sales Representative

Broker

Sales Representative

Masters Emerald

Masters Silver

Masters Silver

Top 1% in Canada

Diane Dozois

Pamela Aguiar

Alyssa Ismail

Top 30 Under 30

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Cody Kraus Broker

Masters Emerald

Debbie Warren Sales Representative

Masters Silver

Mark Scherer

Sales Representative

Masters Silver

Masters Silver

Alice Nohra

Yolla Abraham

Sales Representative

Broker

Century 21 Offices qualify for CENTURION Office status by earning minimums of GCC or award units within a calendar year.

ESSEX OFFICE

KINGSVILLE OFFICE

LEAMINGTON OFFICE

TILBURY OFFICE

519-961-9515 519-733-8411 519-326-8661 519-682-3404

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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Southpoint Sun - 15A

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ATTENTION READERS As the world begins to realize its new normal, take a moment to appreciate your local Real Estate Professionals, who have remained active in a booming sales market since the pandemic began.

The offices and agents that advertise on these pages, have continued to use this paper to keep you informed of their ongoing listings. Call them for any of your real estate needs.

LOUIE SAAD, P.Eng. Broker/Owner 519-919-7223

BECKY SAAD

CONRAD BABKIRK

Sales Representative/Owner Sales Representative 519-919-7223 519-818-4435

KEVIN BABKIRK Broker of Record 519-818-4432

LISA FOULON

Sales Representative 519-817-4348

What better way to get your message across than to be part of the Southpoint Real Estate Review?

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Keira Janisse Let Keira put her personal touch on all of your real estate advertising needs in the Real Estate Review.

519-990-9409

keira@southpointsun.ca

BILL BAIRD

Broker 519-564-6515

GARRY CRANSTON

Sales Representative 519-818-4393

TWYLA CARDER

Sales Representative 519-257-0207

1941 HERITAGE RD. KINGSVILLE

34 CHERRYWOOD, LEAMINGTON

VACANT LOT

Ideal for a growing family in an exceptional area convenient to all amenities, schools , sports complex & shopping. This home features a family room with natural fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen with dinette as well as a dining room. Also a newly installed patio deck with natural gas hook up.

Rare opportunity to build your Dream House seconds from the beach in a highly sought after Kingsville! This 40 x 143 ft. lot is situated in an already established neighbourhood in the middle of Wine Country. Enjoy this quiet lot while still only being minutes from town, golf course, and for the boaters multiple marinas and beaches.

Contact Keira to place your ad in the Real Estate Guide!

ED REGEHR

Sales Representative 519-322-8643

CALL TWYLA @ 519-257-0207

CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432 OR BILL @ 519-564-6515

39 CHERRYWOOD, LEAMINGTON

19 WHITE ST., LEAMINGTON

D L SO

Location, Location, Location!! This brick ranch is located in a quiet developed neighborhood close to schools, shopping & Nature Fresh recreation complex. It features a main floor living room with a charming den with fireplace, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, eat in kitchen & main floor laundry.

ATTENTION first time buyers!! Welcome to 19 White St. home on a fenced lot with detached insulated garage. This home is featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a nice sized kitchen plus a separate dining room and family room all on the main floor. Fourth bedroom on second level and a partly finished basement with rec room.

4445 COUNTY RD.42, WINDSOR

800-802 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON

CALL CONRAD @ 519-818-4435

LEASE

Bring your Commercial or Industrial Business to this High Traffic location across from the Windsor Airport. Approximately 35,360 sq. ft. available including 3,000 sq. ft. of office space. Onsite parking and warehouse has 18’ ceilings and 5 loading doors. CALL TODAY for more details.

CALL GARRY @ 519-819-4393

CALL KEVIN @-519-818-4432

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Established variety store on busy Hwy#3 between Leamington and Wheatley. Many updates, bright and clean store front and paved parking on corner lot. Additional rental income with 3 bedroom home & 2 bedroom apartment.

CALL LOUIE OR BECKY @ 519-919-7223

Realty House

Independently Owned and Operated

Sun Parlour Inc. Brokerage

55 Erie St. N., Leamington

322-2233

519

REALTOR®

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

MIKE MAHU

as the newest member to the

ATTENTION

CENTURY 21 TEAM serving Windsor, Essex County & surrounding area.

CUSTOMERS

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

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

Mike Mahu (Sales Representative)

remains committed to bringing you the local news and the paper will continue to be published.

However, at this time our office is CLOSED to the public until further notice.

No question about it!

Office: Cell: Email:

519.326.8661 548.883.7355 mike.mahu@century21.ca

In the meantime, we can be reached at

sun@southpointsun.ca

BUYING OR SELLING A HOME? Let any one of these Professionals help you today!

Patty Elters

Broker of Record

519-919-2494

Camille Elters

Sales Representative

519-796-2453

Chantelle Elters

Sales Representative

519-819-4290

George Tawil

Sales Representative

519-791-1985

Neil Friesen

Sales Representative

519-919-3604

Anthony Jraige

Sales Representative

519-326-3712

Sharon O’Beid

Sales Representative

519-965-3167

Vlad Zaitsev

Sales Representative

519-329-1424

Michael Vaughan

Brenda Shilson

226-340-5305

519-981-1051

Sales Representative

Broker

Gary Featherstone Sr.

Sales Representative

519-324-2221

Call us today for all your real estate needs!

Receive a Free Home Evaluation and Market Analysis.

17 Erie St. N., Leamington • Phone: 1-877-326-3712 • Fax: 519-326-7653

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Southpoint Sun - 17A

PUTTING TEAMWORK TO WORK FOR YOU! #5 team in canada for century 21 based on units sold1

EXPERTS@LOCALHOMETEAM.CA

LOCALHOMETEAM.CA

Kristin Ferreira*

(519) 999-9788

aron blatz *

(519) 816-7970

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(519) 324-8325

150 TALBOT STREET EAST LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 1M1 (519) 326-8661

john kraus *

(519) 890-9143

#4 team in canada for century 21 based on production1

cody kraus **

(519) 322-7105

tim mercer **

stephany mercer*

len filiault **

(519) 791-4659 (519) 791-4659 (519) 890-5045 *Sales Representative. **Broker. 1As of December 31, 2020.

12 MAIN STREET WEST KINGSVILLE, ON N9Y 1H1 (519) 733-8411

12 TALBOT STREET NORTH ESSEX, ON N8M 1A4 (519) 961-9515

Featured 816 listing cottage grove, of the Week kingsville SEE LISTING BELOW

719-721 County Road 20, kingsville $

699,900

A high traffic location with LR2 zoning on Seacliff Drive, this prime property includes a house, barn & outbuilding.

307-6 park, kingsville $

532,191

2 beds & 2 baths condo with in unit laundry, new appliances, balcony, storage & underground parking.

78 mill e., kingsville

299,900

The Gallery Restaurant, Leamington

999,900

$

$

Charming Century-home with 4 beds, 1.5 baths, breakfast bar, gas fireplace, enclosed porch & fenced-in yard!

Located at 11 Queens Ave., this turnkey operation is fully equipt; dining room, outdoor patio & lounge.

20923 fisherman, wheatley

875,000

38 erie n., leamington

224 talbot w., leamington

9.50/sq. ft.

$

6,000 sq. ft. of C1 commercial space available for lease. Space can be sub-divided to suit multiple businesses.

1127 Campbell, kingsville

1,800/mth

$

$

Including over a 100’ frontage on Lake Erie, this home features 3 beds, 2 baths, open-concept living & a treed lot.

High traffic location with great exposure! Perfect 16 x 19 space for a professional office, car rental, lawyer, accountant, etc..

1,200,000

$

Hidden lakefront property with 2 beds, 1.5 baths, all furnishings, 2.5 car garage, boat dock, hot tub, ~.883 acres & more!

lakeside park place condominiums www.lakesideparkplace.com

We are pleased to be offering Virtual Open Houses for Lakeside Park Place Condominiums!

Every Sunday at 2:00 PM, tune in to our Facebook page for a Virtual Open House hosted by Cody.

SUNDAY, may 16th, 2021 @ 2:00 PM PRIVATE showings ARE AVAILABLE by appointment only...

JOHN KRAUS cody KRAUS SALES REPRESENTATIVE broker (519) 890-9143 (519) 322-7105 36 hazel, kingsville

379,900

108 dana, essex

219,900

119 steven, essex

169,900

$

$

$

Beautiful 1157 sq. ft. townhome with 2 beds, 1 bath, natural light, oversized master suite, landscaped property & more.

Renovated double -wide mobile with 3 beds, 1 bath, large attached garage/bonus living space. Move in ready!

Mobile home with 3 beds, 1 bath, some recent renovations, new roof/siding & immediate possesion.

816 cottage grove, kingsville $

499,900

Raised ranch with 3 beds, 2 baths, finshied basement, gas fireplace, 2 sheds, fenced yard & located steps from Lake Erie!

3073 Centennial, Kingsville

1,249,900

496 Talbot, ruthven

1,485,000

1470 wellington union, ruthven

1,199,000

$

Stunning 2-storey family home with 5+1 beds, 4.5 baths, master suite, 2 fireplaces, 2 walk-in closets & Lake Erie views!

150 division n., kingsville

499,900

$

$

$

~1.3 acre lot with 4 bed & 4 bath home, enclosed sun porch, large landscaped yard & direct access to the beach!

Enjoy country living on a apple farm, with 27 high production treed acres, 4 bedroom house, cottage, barn & more

Well-maintained Century-home with 3 beds, 1.5 baths, detached garage with inlaw suite, treed/ ravine lot & more!

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

SERVICES 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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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. my12-26

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NEED A RELIABLE COMPANY to take care of your lawn, landscape needs, mulch, and much more? Feel free to contact Geoff at 226-787-8866.

IRWIN PLUMBING - New homes, renovations, repairs.

Same or next day service.

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

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

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

Call Mallory 519-984-1188 or mallory@southpointsun.ca.

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FOR RENT

FOR SALE

LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT

USED HP DESKTOP COMPUTERS HP Compaq 6000 Pro SFF, 23” monitor, mouse & keyboard, $250. Will deliver for small fee. 519-564-1613. ap28-ma19

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

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AUCTION

Legacy Auctions Retail SPRING HOURS

WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY 9:30-4:30 Closed Monday & Tuesday for restocking. Closed Sunday.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS 4:00 PM FRIDAY

Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819

• 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

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

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Call 519-398-9098 to place any of your special announcements or email lori@southpointsun.ca NOTICE 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS REGULATING PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY Take Notice that The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will consider potential by-law amendments at its Regular Meeting to be held on: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Potential by-law amendments for consideration include: • Prohibiting on-street parking of boats and recreational vehicles (Traffic By-Law 21-2005).

• On-street parking of commercial / personal utility trailers shall only be permitted from 7:00am to 7:00pm (Traffic By-Law 21-2005).

• A new by-law regulating the parking of recreational, commercial, and motor vehicles on private property and residential driveways (Draft By-Law 27-2021).

The proposed new by-law regulating parking on private property is available online at www.kingsville.ca/news for viewing. Please call the Municipal Office if you require a printed copy. Any written comments can be forwarded to the below email addresses.

Comments must be received by 12:00pm on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 and may be publically viewed during the Regular Meeting of Council.

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

Members will meet via electronic participation. Members of the public can view the meeting at www.kingsville.ca/meetings and select the VIDEO icon.

DATED at Kingsville, this 5th day of May, 2021.

Tim Del Greco, Manager of Engineering tdelgreco@kingsville.ca The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario, N9Y 2Y9 www.kingsville.ca

Peter Valore, By-Law Enforcement pvalore@kingsville.ca

NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING: HOUSEKEEPING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT: The Town of Kingsville is proposing a new standalone by-law regulating the parking of recreational, commercial, and motor vehicles on private property and residential driveways (Draft By-Law 27-2021). To avoid any duplication or confusion on which by-law will regulate the parking of recreational, commercial, and motor vehicles on private property and residential driveways moving forward it is recommended that current references in the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw be removed. The main sections of the Zoning By-law that are proposed to be removed or amended include Section 5.13 and 5.15. The by-law will also be reviewed for other minor references with the final details outlined in the amending by-law to be presented to Council for consideration.

A PUBLIC MEETING OF COUNCIL will be held on: WHEN:

MAY 25, 2021

WHERE:

ELECTRONIC MEETING ON ZOOM

TIME:

6:00 p.m.

If you have comments on this application, they may be forwarded by email, or letter mail to the attention of: Robert Brown, H. Ba., MCIP, RPP, Manager of Planning Services, rbrown@kingsville.ca Town of Kingsville, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9. Comments and opinions submitted on these matters, including your name and address, may become part of the public record and may be viewed by the general public and may be published in a planning report or reproduced in a Council agenda and/or minutes.

IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTRONIC MEETING YOU MUST CONTACT THE TOWN NO LATER THAN 4:00PM FRIDAY MAY 21st. This notice and details regarding electronic participation are posted on the Town website under Do Business/Planning and Zoning/Upcoming Public Meetings.

IF YOU WISH to be notified of the decision of The Town of Kingsville in respect of the proposed consent, you must make a written submission to the Municipal Clerk, Town of Kingsville, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, Ontario, N9Y 2Y9.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the Town of Kingsville to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Kingsville before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Municipal Clerk of the Town of Kingsville before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to these matters is available for review at the Kingsville Municipal Office during regular office hours.

DATED AT THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE On May 4, 2021

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We are seeking

GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE

PART TIME GRASS CUTTER NEEDED 3 mornings a week with flexibility due to weather.

• 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.

PART TIME STUDENT NEEDED ON THE GROUNDS CREW

Must be capable of doing physical work.

Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4 H&A MASTRONARDI FARMS LTD - Full time Greenhouse general labourers to attend to tomato plants and harvesting.

2340 Graham Sideroad Kingsville ON. $14.39 per hour, 50 hours per week.

No Sundays. No experience or education required. Job requirements: Must have own transportation. Lifting 35 lbs crates. Working in a fast paced setting and at heights. Environment is hot during summer months. Good hand eye coordination. Reliable. Send resume to greenhousework@ gmail.com my12-26 _____________________________

Please send resume to: clubhouse@talbottrailgolfclub.com

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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M&M FARMS LTD Greenhouse Worker positions available at our Leamington and Kingsville locations. Responsibilities: crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions: fastpaced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, kneeling, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment.

Hours: 45+ hours per week including weekends. Wage: $14.39 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education or experience required. Must have own transportation.

Please forward resume to jobsmmfarms@outlook.com or fax: 519-322-0681.

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ACCOUNTANT ACCOUNTANT Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP. CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS Tyler Hicks Heather MacPherson Lindsay Iatonna Timothy Driedger Ashley Meyer

49 Erie St. N. P.O. Box 189, Leamington Phone 519-326-2681 Fax 519-326-8044

PRINTING BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

EXCAVATING ACCOUNTANT

Approved Contractor for GreenON Insulation Rebates EMAIL US AT: Office: 519-825-7897 print@southpointsun.ca Estimates: 519-919-3258

LABOUR RELATIONS

Production duties include: Assembling roof and floor trusses in an efficient and timely manner in a team environment and on an individual basis building wall panels using machinery specific to the task.

Foreman duties include: 1 year in a leadership role, preferably in truss assembly or shipping/receiving in a lumber/truss yard, directing production towards goals set by management.

Hours: Wed. to Sat., 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, delegating work duties in multiple departments, organize jobs and workflow based on production schedule, material stocking in all areas, learn various jobs to fill in as needed.

Delivery driver duties include: G/AZ/DZ safe operation of a truck and flatbed roll off trailer, experience with Roll-off and Fifth Wheel trucks. Multiple shift options, cross training.

LOCAL TRUSS ASSEMBLY PLANT is hiring full time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season.

Benefits after 3 months along with a boot allowance.

Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-962-9922 or email resume to cindyh@ rivardtruss.com. mr24-tfn

Wages include base pay, incentive bonus, and benefits. $16-$26.

To apply ENGINEERED email: mike@superwood.ca or call 519-890-4144

HELP WANTED - Immediate openings for counter help/ ice cream scooper. Full time or part time available. Call John, 519-999-8236. my12

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

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CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS 4:00 PM PER K WEEFRIDAY

ONLY

GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED 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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Nicholls introduces motion to measure ground currents on farms REGIONAL —– Last week, Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington, presented a Private Member’s Motion on developing a working group for accurately measuring stray current that is affecting livestock and people on Ontario farms.

After over a year of working closely with various ministries and experts in the field, MPP Nicholls received unanimous Legislative approval, a very positive move for farming communities.

“It is refreshing to finally see all the hard work that my team and I have done finally paying off,” said Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington. “Farmers and Ontarians all across the province who have stray current issues will be one step closer to fixing these problems for good.”

“I applaud the work of my colleague, MPP Rick Nicholls, for his dedication to get this important issue addressed at Ontario’s legislature,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Minister of Indigenous Affairs. “I look forward to reviewing the working group feedback so we can find real solutions for the hardworking Ontarians and farmers facing issues with stray voltage.”

“Farmers and their livestock have been suffering for decades because of the ground current problem in Ontario and this is now

the third Private Member’s Bill addressing this issue. With Rick Nicholls chairing a working group on how to measure and remediate ground current, and the Minister of Energy supporting this Bill, we may finally resolve this decade long problem and bring relief to our farmers and their animals,” said Dr. Magda Havas, PhD, Professor Emerita at Trent University and one of MPP Nicholls’ experts on the topic.

This PMB Motion will allow for the creation of working groups, which will include a variety of experts in the field, to work together and develop best practices in order to protect people and livestock from stray currents. These working groups will also be working closely with local distribution companies to measure both 60 Hz and kHz frequencies around nearby transformers.

MPP Nicholls has recommended through his motion that the purpose of this working group will be to learn how to monitor ground current based on the most recent scientific research.

In addition, this working group will identify which equipment is best to use, how to best discover the source, remediate problems, and develop workshops for better educating people on conducting ground current monitoring.

OTTAWA — Dave Epp, MP for Chatham-Kent Leamington, recently spoke at the House of Commons with respect to Bill C-30, an act to implement certain provisions of the federal budget, tabled in Parliament on April 19.

“In my riding of Chatham-Kent—Leamington, agriculture, agri-food and agri-food processing is a bedrock element of our local economy,” said Epp. “The Canadian agriculture and agrifood system is a key driver of our economy and generates $143 billion, accounts for 7.4% of our GDP, and provides for one in eight jobs, at least in 2018, and more than that this year. “ Epp says that the budget does not include some provisions for up $100 million for rebates from the carbon tax for on-farm natural gas and propane use.

“Farmers in my riding and indeed farmers all across Canada can thank Conservatives for this initiative appearing in the budget.

Nevertheless, it is good to see that

this issue is acknowledged, and that is a positive,” he said.

Epp went on to say that there is one measure that has the potential to move the needle in the adoption of technology in the ag sector, it’s the expansion of high-speed broadband internet to rural and remote areas.

“While the $1 billion amount announced for the universal broadband fund pales in comparison to other funding promises, it is the increased use of this technology that does have the potential to lower ag greenhouse gas emissions,” he said.

Epp pointed out the situation on Pelee Island, where there is no reliable 911 service, and they have no broadband internet available to the public. Internet speed on the island is either dial-up or slow cellular hubs, both regularly interrupted by stormy weather.

“Pelee Island is the very definition of remote, with only boat and air access in summer, in good weather, and only air access in

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Southwestern Ontario is serviced by Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT), where 10 per cent of Canada’s underserved broadband area resides.

“Under the government’s previous connect to innovate, CTI program, SWIFT’s share of funding should have amounted to $58.5 million, yet the amount received was zero — not a penny,” he said.

As he touched on inflation, Epp stated that anyone trying to buy a house or even a 2x4 already knows that asset inflation is here and will soon be followed by an inflated Consumer Price Index and with that, higher interest rates.

“Who does this hurt? People who have assets with low debt like this scenario, but for those working for a paycheque, their wages seldom keep up to rising costs,” he added.

For a complete transcript of Mr. Epp’s speech, visit his website at daveepp.ca.

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The family of the late Theresa Bleau would like to extend their heartfelt thanks for all of the help, kind words, flowers and gifts received. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Metropolitan campus as well as all the home care nurses and PSW’s that visited Theresa daily at home. To everyone at Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington, we cannot be more grateful for the excellent care and love received.

You are very special people. The donations made to hospice on behalf of Theresa are so appreciated.

It has given us so much strength knowing how much Theresa was loved by so many people.

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LDSS won the first Essex County high school baseball title in 1994

By C. Scott Holland In the spring of 1994, the Essex County Secondary School Athletic Association formed their first baseball league. That inaugural season of baseball saw the Leamington Lions team dominate, thanks to its strong pitching, which was showcased in nearly every game.

That pitching was the key for LDSS in reaching the semi-final vs Essex and winning the championship over Leamington’s Cardinal Carter squad. Getting timely hits also aided in the Lions capturing the ECSSAA title.

Relief pitcher Jason Szorvas showed his abilities when he came on in relief of starter Dave Neufeld in the semi-final against Essex. For two-and-two-thirds innings, Szorvas shut down the Red Raiders to preserve the victory.

“He really has not had a bad outing all season,” said LDSS manager Jim McKeen of Szorvas. “He has responded to the challenge of men on base.”

The Lions scored four runs in the third and another three in the fifth. Mike Alton and Jason Cornies supplied big hits.

Cornies had had a spectacRYAN DERKSEN ular at-bat when he fouled off a couple of two-strike pitches before driving a hit to right field behind the runners to score Alton and Ryan Derksen.

“Cornies has been a leader all season and has thrown out quite a few runners trying to steal, plus he’s shown a deep intensity to win,” added McKeen.

After winning the semi-final, the the Lions were pitted against cross-town rival Cardinal Carter, in a game played at Wheatley.

The LDSS Athlete of the Year winner, Ryan Derksen, went the distance and won 6-2.

“I did not have my best stuff today,” said Derksen after the game.

But despite his thoughts on his outing, the mixture of fastballs, sliders and curve balls were effective enough to allow only two runs, eight hits and two walks, while striking out eight.

The members of that LDSS team were: GM/coach Jim McKeen Players: Jason Cornies, Dave Neufeld, Chris Geddes, Randy Crerar, Ryan Derksen, Jason Szorvas, Mike Alton, Darryl Manley, Kevin Cook, Scott Augustine, Darryl Goodison, and Dave Cornies.

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By C. Scott Holland Erie Shores Golf and Country Club celebrated their 75th Anniversary in 2001 and in late 2000, plans were made for some of the events to herald the occasion.

Three members formed a committee to compile the course’s history, with each of them handling 25year periods. Rick Harwood looked after the club’s first quarter-century since his grandfather, Robert Gray Sr., had created the course and had been its first professional.

Pete Lyons tackled the second quarter of the club’s existence and Chris Webster compiled the more recent 25 years.

The late Jack Greswell, a local golf enthusiast who had memories of the club stretching back to the 1930s, was pegged to do the writing, but turned the job down.

His reason was simple: The work would be done on a computer and Jack was a typewriter guy. He felt

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The committee which oversaw the Erie Shores Golf & Country Club 75th Anniversary book. Front row are C. Scott Holland (author), Peter Lyons, Bob Moran, Darrell Langille, Don Mensch. Back row are Chris Webster, Rick Harwood, Jack Greswell, Bill Knox. Leita Vines was absent. The volume was a huge success and chronicled the story of the local golf course over its first 75 years of existence.

Photo courtesy of Scott Hllland

that he could not fairly pen its entire history on a typewriter.

Jack called me (Scott Holland) one November morning and asked if I would be interested in doing the project.

My own grandfather had plenty of material and was a golfer there for nearly 35 years. I had inherited not only memorabilia, but stories of the course as well. It was a good fit and I accepted the offer. The only thing left to be done was to meet the committee and find out exactly what they wanted.

A full history was in the plans and they gave me access to the club’s archives, which included notes of board minutes. Delving into the course’s history and improvement over the years was anything but simple.

Via meetings with older members, newspaper articles and the snapping of photos, the book ended up surpassing anything the

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board ever dreamed of.

The volume was released at its kick-off tourney and was mainly intended for club members, although Erie Shores did allot a number to be sold publicly.

Today the soft cover book is outof-print and considered a collector’s item. Their forthcoming 100th Anniversary in 2026 should be as exciting.

Commemorative tag produced for Erie Shores’ 75th Anniversary in 2001.

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Two car stories with no left turns The photo you see here was taken in the summer of 1937 in the Otton family driveway at 39 Elliott Street in Leamington, Ontario. The car is a 1930 or ’31 Model A Ford roadster. The driver is Doug Otton (born 1918) with sister Dorothy (1921) beside him. He appears to be telling his brothers Bill

(1923) and Bob (1927) in the rumble seat to settle down before they go for a drive.

Bill Otton began driving that summer when he was 14. He was nervous and his big fear was a head-on collision with another car, especially when making a left turn.

To play it safe, he only did

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right turns.

Every Sunday, Bill drove his grandmother, Rachael Walker Otton, to St. John’s Angli-

can Church, where she had her own pew. They headed north on Elliott Street, turned right onto Clark Street and east to

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Erie Street, where Bill let Grandma off at the Anglican Church. Another right turn and Bill headed south on Erie Street, another right turn west on John Street, another right turn to get back onto Elliott Street, and a right turn into the family driveway. Home at last, safe and sound!

Our second story comes from Douglas Ogle of Brighton, Ontario, who visited Russia in the early 1970s and rented a Russia-built Volga automobile to get around.

“Driving in Russia was a little different,” Doug

recalls. “I found out the hard way that in city traffic, it is illegal to make a left turn at an intersection.

You have to drive ahead and turn right three times until you are going in the direction you want. I was ticketed twice by the police and paid a two-ruble fine each time.”

Bill and Doug would enjoy all the left-turn lanes we now have, and with an advance green, you get ahead of oncoming traffic instead of hitting another car!

I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.

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Virtual kids’ talent contest launches this week REGIONAL — The Windsor-Essex Compassion Care Community has launched the first annual Windsor Essex Kids Got Talent contest and they are calling on all kids from 0-18 to submit an application.

“Even though we can’t be physically together, our community wants to celebrate you and your talent,” says organizer Joe Perry. “I’m looking for a cute baby that has cutest smile or blows the best bubbles.

Definitely not your traditional contest.”

The contest is open to any child 0-18 years of age, living in Windsor or Essex county.

Any and all talents are welcome.

You can register now at https://

www.weccc.ca. Submit a short video showcasing your talent.

Contest rules and instructions will be provided at registration. Videos will be accepted until midnight May 31.

Winners will be determined by a volunteer panel of celebrity judges and will be announced on June 23, through a virtual broadcast hosted

by John Fairley.

At least three winners will be selected for each age category.

“The more money we raise, the more we’ll give away to the kids in our community,” said Perry.

Each winner will receive a prize package of lessons or equipment to pursue their passion. Where pos-

sible, local artisans negatively impacted by COVID will be employed to provide lessons.

“In a compassionate community, people can share their time and talent with others, and children are supported by their community to thrive,” added Perry.

The contest is dedicated to the memory of Bill Pillon, a great father and grandfather.

It’s also dedicated to the memory of everyone who has died in the past year — whether related to COVID or not — since many in the community have not been able to participate in services to honour loved ones due to the pandemic.

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An adjustable nozzle will enable you to customize the water flow as needed. A watering can is an easy way to tote water to hard-to-reach pots and containers.

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Gloves

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Hand pruners

Hand pruners are essential for cutting branches, cleaning up shrubs, dead-heading flowers, and various other tasks. Choose ergonomic, no-slip handles that will make work easier. Rust-resistant, non-stick blades also are handy.

Garden Kneeler

Gardeners often bend and kneel while working in the soil. That puts pressure on the back and knees. A comfortable garden kneeler with memory foam or one made from shock-absorbing material can reduce aches and pains.

Wheelbarrow

A wheelbarrow can transport gear to garden beds or tote dirt, leaves, rocks, and other materials around the landscape. Find a good wheelbarrow that is strong but light enough to maneuver when full.

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Decor ideas to give homes a fresh look this spring

Warm weather and longer hours of daylight make spring a perfect time to imagine a home’s interior design in a new light. The following are a handful of decor ideas that may inspire homeowners to give their homes an entirely new look this spring.

Pastel colours

Nothing embodies the spring quite like pastel colours. If colourful, bright flowers dot the garden in the backyard, homeowners can bring those uplifting pastels inside by painting an accent wall or even adding some brightly coloured accent furniture to rooms that could use a lift.

Declutter

Clutter is often conquered during spring cleaning sessions, but homeowners who want to create more free-flowing interior spaces can downsize their furniture and/or look for multipurpose features that make it hard for clutter to take over a room. Create more open space in entertaining areas by mounting the television and getting rid of a bulky entertainment center. Replace rarely used end tables with a storage ottoman where books and magazines can be stored.

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fell out of favour years ago, but new styles that aren’t so heavily patterned can make for wonderful additions to any room.

Large-scale prints can give a room a whole new feel without giving homeowners or their guests the impression that they have stepped back in time. A simple, mural-style floral wallpaper can serve as a stunning accent wall.

Accent features

Sometimes the smallest changes to an interior space make the biggest impression.

Replace dated accents like vases and table lamps with newer items that reflect the latest styles and trends. Such adjustments won’t break the bank, and they can give rooms a whole new feel.

3 common DIY mistakes to avoid As fun and fulfilling as DIY projects can be, they can also be nerve-wracking and induce anxiety. When DIY projects falter, fixing them can prove costly, as homeowners typically must call in contractors to correct their mistakes and get a project back on track. That results in additional labor and material costs that might have been avoidable.

Here are a few tips to prevent your DIY from becoming a disaster.

Failure to secure permits

Even though homeowners own their homes, that does not mean they have carte blanche to do what they want to them. Many renovation projects require homeowners to secure permits before projects can commence. If proper permits are not secured, homeowners may be fined and projects may be nixed, regardless of how much money homeowners have spent up to that point. Before beginning a home renovation project, homeowners should always do research to determine if any permits are required.

Incorrect materials

Whether it’s to save money or a byproduct of inexperience, DIYers do not always choose the correct materials for a job. Experienced contractors have ample experience working with all sorts of materials and are therefore in a position to recommend the best materials for any given job. That resource is not available for DIYers, who must perform ample research before beginning a job so the project involves the most appropriate materials. Incorrect materials can be a sunken cost that derails a project, but even jobs completed using incorrect materials may need to be redone a lot more quickly than those that employed the right materials the first time.

Overestimating your abilities

DIY television shows make home renovation projects look easy, but reality suggests otherwise.

Even online tutorials tend to make jobs appear easier than they are. Roofing and plumbing projects tend to be best left to the professionals, as these projects can be either dangerous or vulnerable to disaster if not addressed by trained professionals.

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When it can be smart to hire a painting pro

Few things can revitalize a home more readily than a fresh coat of paint.

Painting is something that even novice DIYers can typically handle, however homeowners may quickly learn that some painting projects are best left to the professionals.

Here are five reasons why you may want to hire a professional painter:

1. Painting requires skill, patience and a knowledge of how various paints will hold up, including finishes for particular applications.

Novice painters may do more harm than good by dripping paint on expensive carpeting or floors or fail to recognize the nuances that indicate a spot-on painting job.

2. Professional painters have spent hours upon hours learning the ropes of what works - and what does not. Painters often understand that painstaking preparatory work is crucial to getting pristine finished results. Walls and ceilings must be properly repaired and prepared even before a base coat is applied.

3. Professional painters have an eye for details and, because professional painters make a business out of doing interior and exterior surfaces, they understand which techniques can improve efficiency. That means a professional job can typically be completed much more quickly than a DIY project.

4. Even though some people think they’ll save money by painting their own homes, that’s not necessarily true. Professionals already have all the equipment necessary, unlike novices who may need to make repeated and potentially costly trips to the hardware store for supplies. Plus, if mistakes happen, DIYers have to spend additional time and money fixing them.

5. Safety can be a large motivator for turning painting over to a pro. Navigating exterior areas or tall interior ceilings can be challenging and may require scaffolding or tall ladders DIYers do not have. Risk of falls or other injuries increase with lack of experience.

Design a garden for all senses

Gardens add visual appeal to a yard, but they can also tap into all five senses so gardeners can enjoy their gardens in multiple ways.

If you want to create a garden that appeals to various senses, you can do so in the following ways:

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Aesthetic appeal is one of the most sought-after benefits of gardening. However, many homeowners put in so much effort planting for one particular season that they may not give thought to ensuring the garden looks vibrant throughout the year.

Gardeners can research planting zones to find plants that will blossom at different times of the year so they can enjoy impressive, aesthetically appealing gardens year-round. Spring bulbs can bloom early on, while annual and perennial summer favorites will thrive under the summer sun.

Smell

Gardeners can dot their landscapes with aromatic trees, shrubs and flowers that will make stepping out into the garden that much more special. Some of the more fragrant plants include gardenia, dianthus, calendula, lavender, and jasmine.

Sound

The lively sounds of the garden are created by the wildlife that come to pollinate and enjoy the environment gardeners have created. By choosing plants that are native to the region, gardeners can be sure that insects and small critters will seek refuge within the foliage.

Songbirds also will add character to a yard.

The Audubon Society suggests including a water source and a songbird border of shrubs along your property’s edge. Provide food sources and make sure they are located a fair distance from the main action of the yard so as not to scare off birds. Wait for musical chickadees, goldfinches, orioles, and cardinals to arrive and enjoy the accommodations.

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Gardeners can expand their gardens to include fruit-bearing trees and rows of vegetables. Produce can be harvested from early spring through late fall depending on the crops planted.

Touch

Apart from including trees and shrubs of various textures in the garden, look for other ways to stimulate a tactile response. Water features add relaxing sound and beauty. Stones, moss, mulch, and other accents have varied textures that can stimulate the sense of touch in various ways.

Don’t forget to include a sitting area so that you can immerse yourself fully in the garden.

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Pollinators are an important part of gardens Renovation trends that figure to be popular in the year ahead

Recognizing the potentially popular trends of tomorrow is a great way for homeowners to give their homes a fresh new look and put themselves in position to capitalize on popular trends when they put their homes on the market.

The following are some renovation trends that various experts suspect could emerge in 2021.

Eco-friendly living:

Eco-friendly living solutions figure to be hot commodities in 2021.

Eco-friendly appliances, furniture and designs can help to conserve energy and reduce waste, which environmentalists and government agencies note are two critical components in the fight against climate change.

Large windows:

Large windows can provide stunning views of the outdoors and allow ample natural light into a home. It may not be a coincidence if large windows prove to be a hot trend in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic that dominated much of 2020 forced many people to spend considerably more time at home. Darker homes without much natural light can adversely affect mood, especially when people are spending more time at home. HGTV predicts that homeowners will seek

ways to bring more natural light into their homes in 2021, and large windows naturally brighten homes while making rooms appear bigger, helping people feel less cramped.

That’s an especially beneficial characteristic when spending more time indoors at home.

Minimalism:

The anticipated popularity of minimalism in 2021 may also be connected to the pandemic. As professionals were forced to work from home and many families spent more time together inside their homes than ever before, they may have recognized a need to cut back on clutter, including extra furniture.

A minimalist approach is both simple and clean, which can make homes feel less claustrophobic.

Multi-functional spaces:

Homeowners asked a lot of their homes in 2020, as rooms were transformed into multi-functional spaces seemingly overnight. HGTV notes that spending more time at home showed homeowners that it may not make sense to dedicate entire rooms of a home to a single purpose. Renovations that can help homeowners transform rooms into multi-functional spaces figure to be hot commodities in the years ahead.

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A thriving backyard garden requires homeowners to take steps to ensure the garden has the best environment in which to grow and thrive. The right tools and components, including trowels, rakes, soil, amendments, and fertilizer, can help gardeners create beautiful spaces. It’s also important that pollinators are made to feel welcome in the garden.

Insects and other animal pollinators are vital to the production of healthy crops for food, fibers, edible oils, medicines, and other products.

Pollinators also are essential for maintaining habitats and ecosystems that many wild animals rely on for food and shelter.

Without pollinators, the human race and all of the earth’s terrestrial ecosystems would not survive. Pollination done the natural way often yields large, flavorful fruits.

Pollinators include bees, butterflies, beetles, birds, and bats. These animals travel from plant to plant carrying pollen on their bodies. The following are some ways to maintain healthy pollinator habitats: · Consider the soil and types of plants that will thrive in it before choosing what to plant. Fix drainage issues and plant with sunlight in mind. · Vary the colors and shapes of plants to attract an array of pollinators.

Plant flowers close to vegetable gardens to attract pollinators. · Group plants together when planting to more effectively attract pollinators. · Select plants that flower at different times of the year so that nectar and pollen sources are available year-round. · Whenever possible, choose native plants. · Avoid the use of pesticides. · Provide a water source for pollinators, such as a shallow dish with stones half-submerged for perching.

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Gorgeous trends in green home design

An eco-friendly home offers many benefits.

Besides reducing your carbon footprint and being better for the environment, you can save lots of money on your energy bills in the long run. Plus, many of the latest trends are simply beautiful.

Here are some eco-friendly home trends to consider for your next home or remodel:

Bamboo materials

Bamboo is a renewable resource that can be harvested gently, without disturbing the surrounding environment. It’s also a great alternative to hardwood, since it can regenerate faster than trees. The timeless material is very popular for flooring and can also be used for bathroom and kitchen cabinets. When buying this material for your home, look for a highquality, sustainable producer since cheaper versions can be less sturdy.

Reclaimed pieces

One of the quickest and easiest ways to have a positive environmental impact is buying as little new as possible. The next time you need a piece of furniture, create something rustic by recycling or upcycling an old or vintage item with a new coat of paint or a fresh wood stain. If you’re planning a demolition, try deconstruction instead - “unbuild” the structure and find elements you can salvage or reclaim, like exposed brick and wood beams.

Passive house

Go beyond efficient appliances with an entire house that uses little-to-no energy. Derived from the German Passivhaus, passive house is a movement that refers to a design process that creates buildings that have a small ecological footprint and require little heating or cooling. Use the philosophy to guide decisions for your home from adding solar panels on your roof to boosting your insulation.

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With more parts of the world experiencing drought, saving water is one of the top concerns for environmentalists. Wasting water is also expensive and leads to higher utility bills.

Upgrading your home with water conservation features can go a long way, and most are designed to look sleek and minimalist. Opt for low-flow showerheads, toilets and sink fixtures.

3 techniques to keep mosquitoes out of your backyard oasis Over the last year-plus, much of the world has been forced to stay home due to the global pandemic, so it’s no surprise that many people have turned their attention to their own backyard to provide an escape.

A revamped outdoor space can provide the perfect retreat for homeowners who want to get away from it all, but mosquitos can quickly transform a backyard oasis into an uninviting space. These pesky insects can carry disease and their bites can be painful and itchy.

Homeowners can try these three techniques to keep mosquitoes out of their backyards: Remove standing water Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes, who don’t even need a lot of water to successfully breed. A daily walk around the property may uncover kids’ toys, empty flower pots or other small receptacles that can collect water. Even clogged gutters can lead to the accumulation of a small amount of water, and that can be enough for mosquitoes to breed. Remove these potential breeding grounds when you find them, and do so each day, as mosquitoes mature from eggs to nymphs in roughly four days.

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Mow regularly Mowing the lawn so the grass never gets too high is another way to make a backyard less hospitable to mosquitoes. Mosquitoes seek tall grass to protect them from the elements, including wind and hot summer sun. Mowing enough so grass never gets too high in summer can make backyards less inviting to mosquitoes.

Plant with mosquitoes in mind Plants can be part of homeowners’ strategy to repel mosquitoes as various plants have mosquito-repellant qualities. For example, bee balm releases a fragrance as it grows, and mosquitoes don’t like that fragrance. Homeowners can speak with a local lawn and garden professional for recommendations about plants that can thrive in their region and repel mosquitoes at the same time.

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Tips to successfully grow tomatoes Slicing into the first tomato of the season is a much anticipated moment for gardeners. Tomatoes are among the most popular fruit or vegetable plants grown in home gardens. Much of that popularity may be credited to the fact that red, ripe tomatoes have a delicious, juicy flavor that serves as the basis for all sorts of recipes. And since tomatoes can just as easily be grown in a full backyard garden or in a container on a patio or balcony, tomatoes appeal to gardeners regardless of their living situations.

While tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, they are prone to certain problems and pests. Knowledge of what to expect when planting tomatoes and how to start off on the right footing can help produce a season’s worth of delicious bounty.

Wait until after the last average frost date - Tomatoes can be grown from seeds outdoors in warm areas, but tomato gardeners often find success starting seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost date.

Gradually introduce seedlings to the elements for a few hours each day, increasing the duration of time outside. Then they can be transplanted outdoors when temperatures are consistently over 60 F. Choose a sunny spot - Tomatoes love to soak up sunlight. Place the plants in a sunny spot so they can thrive.

Space out plants - The experts at Better Homes and Gardens say to leave anywhere from 24 to 48 inches between plants to accommodate for growth and ensure the plants will not get stunted.

Plant deeply - Tomatoes tend to root along their stems. If transplants are long and lean, dig a trench and lay the stem sideways in the dirt, and then bend the top of the plant upward. Snip off the lower branches and cover with soil up to the first set of leaves. This will produce extra root growth and stronger, more vital plants.

Give the plants support - Tomato cages or stakes can help keep the leaves and fruit from touching the ground, which can cause rot and, eventually, death to the tomato plant.

Lay down a layer of mulch - Tomatoes grow best when the soil is consistently moist. Mulch can help retain moisture from watering and rain.

Mulch also will help prevent soil and soil borne diseases from splashing on the leaves and plants when it rains. While you amend the soil, make sure that it drains well and is slightly acidic.

Prune away suckers - Tomatoes produce “suckers,” which are leaves that shoot out from the main stem. Removing these leaves promotes air circulation and keeps the plant’s energy focused on growing fruit.

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When selecting options for pool landscaping, there are some considerations to keep in mind: · Choose plants that will provide privacy. · Know which kind of climate a plant needs prior to purchasing it. Tropical plants may be fitting poolside, but will they endure when the season is over? · Design according to the theme of the home, as plants should complement the existing style. Modern foliage may not blend well with a home styled after a traditional English cottage. · Look at trees that won’t drop too many leaves, flowers or fruit into the water. · Think about having layers of plants to soften the landscape, which can make a small pool seem bigger and more luxurious. · Don’t overlook the possibility of pavers or concrete surrounding a pool, as it can soften the edges and keep spaces open and inviting. · Incorporate herbs or fragrant plants, which can transform a pool day into a spa experience. Consider low-maintenance lavender as an option.

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