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REGIONAL — Ontarians can expect a rapid ramp-up of vaccine supply in the next few weeks, ushering in the possibility for everyone in the province 18 years and older to have at least one dose in their arms by June.

According to the Ontario Health team, those 50-plus can book their vaccination appointments starting tomorrow — Thursday, May 6.

In addition, if you live in any of the hotspot postal codes, you were eligible to book a vaccination if you were 18 years or over starting Monday, May 3.

Those hotspot postal codes include N8H and N9Y — Leamington and Kingsville.

The ramp-up is part of a nationwide push to extinguish the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is sweeping across Canada and affecting regions that weren’t hit as hard in the first or second waves.

In this region, new case numbers have remained steady, which is a good sign that Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent are handling the third wave well so far.

Health officials announced on Friday that the general age eligibility for Ontarians will decrease over the next three weeks, and should allow all adults 18-plus to book a vaccine by the end of the month.

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VACCINES — From Page 1

This comes as welcomed news for the portions of Ontario hit hardest by the variants of concern, as the race to herd immunity is coming down to the wire.

Statistics provided by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) on Friday, painted a positive picture with regard to vaccinations in the region.

The percentages of Windsor-Essex residents vaccinated with at least one dose stood at 92.4 percent for 80-plus, 89.3 percent for 75-79, 81.9 per cent for 70-74,

79.1 per cent for 65-69, and 75 per cent for 60-64. With those age groups having such high percentages, WECHU hopes that the rest will rise accordingly.

In the 55-59 group, 45.8 per cent of residents have received at least one dose.

That drops to 35.5 per cent for the 50-54 group, and down to 26.4 per cent for the 45- 49 group, 25.2 per cent for 40-44, and drops considerably for the groups under 40.

GREENHOUSE FIRE UNDER INVESTIGATION

LEAMINGTON — An early Monday morning fire at a greenhouse operation on Rd. 7, west of Highway 77, is under investigation. Leamington Fire Services responded and called Kingsville in for support in battling the blaze. The 1.3 acre farm was extensively damaged and the Ontario Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate. Sun photo

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Local orchards optimistic after frosty mornings

By Mark Ribble REGIONAL — The significant snowfall that blanketed this area on April 21 was cause for alarm, but the sub-zero temperatures that followed on April 22, could have been devastating for local tree fruit growers.

In fact, according to Wally Simpson of Simpson Orchards in Leamington, the blanket of snow may have helped save some buds from freezing.

“The snow acted like

a blanket on those buds and protected them from the temperatures,” he said. “The same thing happened last spring.”

Last year’s late snow fell on May 8, and the temperatures got as low as -4 degrees Celsius that day.

On April 22 of this year, the temperature dipped to -4.4 and stayed there for a couple of hours.

“Thankfully, it didn’t linger all night,” says Simpson.

This year’s crop appeared to be about two weeks ahead of schedule, according to Simpson, who says he usually gauges it by the apricot blossoms.

“The apricots were on early, and they took the biggest hit,” he said.

Even with the frozen buds — that cannot recover after being frozen — Simpson hopes that the crops will bounce back for a good year.

Some of the bud dam-

age is hard to determine.

“Peaches are trickier to tell,” he added.

But last year’s peach crop took a hit during that May snow and they had a pretty good harvest, so Simpson is hoping this year will be equally as good.

Apples faired well, with some lost blossoms here and there, but Simpson said they usually have to thin the blossoms out anyway. Pears should also be okay.

As long as the area doesn’t get another sub-zero night, the Simpsons are planning for a good crop and thanking their lucky stars that it wasn’t any worse.

“Farming is all about the weather,” Wally said.

“And we have no control over that.”

Andrew Thiessen at Thiessen Apples couldn’t agree more.

“Mother Nature can be good to us or bad,” said Andrew. “It’s a stressful

time for sure.”

Thiessen said they should be just fine with their apple crop, even though they lost some buds and had a few more freeze this past weekend as well.

“It’s always hard to determine,” he said. “But we know we will have plenty of apples, so that’s not a concern. We’re looking forward to apple season.”

In the left photos, are an unharmed apple blossom (top) and an apple blossom frozen by the below zero temperatures (bottom). In the middle photo, are cherry blossoms, with a survivor on the left and a casulaty on the right. In the right side photo is a peach blossom covered in snow.

Photos courtesy of Simpson Orchards

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Point Pelee offers virtual spring bird migration POINT PELEE — While the birds will still come, Parks Canada is encouraging Canadians to stay local and explore in their own neighbourhood, instead of traveling to Point Pelee National Park for spring migration.

To help Canadians get the most out of birding close to home, Point Pelee National Park is offering vir-

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Participate in virtual lunch and learn sessions from the comfort of your own home and learn from birding experts on various topics.

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All in-park programming, including the 2021 Festival of Birds at Point Pelee National Park, has been cancelled. Although the park remains open, visitors should not expect the same kind of experience they’ve had in the past as vehicle access, parking and visitor services are significantly reduced.

Parks Canada strongly advises all visitors to act in accordance with the provincial restrictions to help limit the spread of COVID-19 by cancelling their travel plans and going no farther than necessary to access outdoor spaces.

Know before you go: For locals who still decide to visit the park, Point Pelee National Park’s website provides detailed information on what is closed, what visitors can expect, and what services may or may not be available. The park’s Facebook page has important tips on when the park will be busiest (and possibly at capacity) and how to prepare for a visit if you do decide to travel from within the local area to the park.

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We would like to recognize all the incredible mothers in our community! This last year has been tough to say the least and we want to thank you for your strength and persistence during these times.

A special thank you to all the mothers at Erie Shores HealthCare and The Hospice Erie Shores Campus who care for their own families, as well as ours when we can’t be there with them.

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Memories of...

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

Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, May 5, 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 not going to be around forever. cents a ride As my grandkids grow from toddlersfor summer to young people with so much ahead ofvisitors renting them, I wonder how she would have in-a cabin or for teracted with them at this stage in theircottagers not owning a boat. lives.

The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This She was a true champion of her kids photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in and her grandkids. None of us could do the late 1940s or early 1950s.

An ode to my mother This September will mark 20 years since my mother died.

She was only 76 and it’s hard to believe I’m now only 16 years shy of that age.

I often sit and think about how she would have reacted to all that’s going on in today’s world.

I’ve also often said that she and my dad were blessed to have been long gone when this pandemic descended upon the world.

One thing I do know, is that the growing family that they started together after they got married in 1944, was — and would still be — my mom’s pride and joy.

They raised four kids in that big old clapboard house at Point Pelee.

Family was everything to her. She doted on her grandkids like nobody else I’ve ever seen. Heck, she even doted on my siblings and I when we were growing up. She did so many things that we just took for granted.

We also took for granted that she’d be around forever, but in the spring of 2001, it became apparent that she would not.

I was going through a transitional period in my life at the time and looking back, I regret not just putting my life completely on hold and spending more time with her.

After all that’s what she would have done for me.

She was in the hospital for much of her last months on this earth and as a family, we were there for her. We all visited very regularly, but as time slipped away, I was torn between trying to get my life back together and wrapping my head around the fact that my mom was

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any wrong in her eyes and she’d give her last breath to make sure we could thrive.

Of course, we have pictures and a small amount of video that can refresh our memories from time-to-time, but it’s not the same.

Every once in a while, I feel like I can hear her voice calling out to the kids in the back yard and I picture her showing up in that little green Mercury Topaz, overflowing with break-open Nevada tickets and cigarette ashes, and showering the kids with candy and love.

She comes up often in conversation when we’re together as a family.

We joke about some of her more colourful phrases and language and that brings a smile to my face.

As we observe the 20th Mother’s Day without her on Sunday, a piece of me will be thinking of all the things she did to make our lives better.

If you’ve still got your mom, make sure you celebrate her this Sunday in whatever way you can in this crazy world of 2021.

She deserves it and so do you.

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LookBrownies, at Leamington’ s Past of Mary C. Scott 1stA Ruthven Olinda, 1960-61.

Left tocourtesy right: unknown, MaureenHolland Snook, Krysanne Klassen, Kristine Galloway, Linda Bunn, Daphne Dresser.

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 - The 1st International Tae-Kwon-do Competition was held at the Sherk Complex with over 300 taking part. Here two are seen in action; the competitors were entered in a variety of classes and ages.

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Chatham-Kent police lay charges at Wheatley church WHEATLEY — On Sunday, April 25, Chatham-Kent Police responded to the report of a large gathering at the Old Colony Mennonite Church on Wheatley Road 1. At this time, approximately 87 unoccupied vehicles were observed in the parking lot.

A short time later, several adults and children exited the church without

masks on. At this time, police spoke with a member of the church, who confirmed that 128 members attended mass. In addition, there were children present in separate classrooms.

On April 27, a 44-yearold Wheatley man was charged with failing to comply with a continued 7.0.2 order as per Ontario Regulation 364/20, of the

Reopening Ontario Act, 2020, section 10(1). He will be required to attend Provincial Offences Court on May 19, 2021. ”It is unfortunate that some people still choose to not comply with the law, considering these laws are put into place for everyone’s safety, including those who choose to break them,” said Chief Gary Conn. “This pan-

demic requires a concerted effort by all our citizens in order to abate and eventually eradicate. It is only through compliance, cooperation and collaboration that we will overcome this virus. I am once again urging citizens to please comply and assist us in helping you.”

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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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamingotn Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead.

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

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Next meeting May 12th and 26th.

Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Food and clothing are available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-

24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www. alanonwindsoressex.com IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.

RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580.

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IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of

DonalD Toomer May 6, 2008

If only the sky could open And your dear face I could see, Oh, what a wonderful feeling I know would come over me.

But you are with the angels Far from sin and pain, Where Jesus said “Believe in Me And thou shalt see him again”.

Although you can’t be here with me We’re truly not apart, Until the final breath I take You’ll be living in my heart.

Always in our thoughts and sadly missed, Linda and family

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RobeRt FitzgeRald The family of the late Robert Fitzgerald would like to extend their heartfelt thank you for all of the help, kind words, flowers, and gifts we have received at this difficult time. It has given us strength knowing Robert was so loved by so many people.

Berverly Grant and Family IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

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February 1, 1927 - May 6, 2017

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We are sending a dove to heaven with a parcel on its wings, Be careful when you open it for it’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses, wrapped in a million hugs, To say how much we miss you, and to send you all our love.

We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Look down upon us from above and continue to guide us with your love.

We think of you every day and wish you were here.

Gene,Pam and family and Richard, Janice and family

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Changes coming to farm dwelling regulations LEAMINGTON — Despite concerns from local greenhouse growers, Leamington Council made the decision to impose heavier regulations on farm worker dwellings within the municipality.

At a special meeting of Council on Thursday April 29, delegations were heard from the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers and lawyers representing growers in the region.

Council was meeting to vote on recommendations from administration on on-site and off-site farm worker dwellings.

In January of 2018, through concerns expressed by local fire inspectors, new requirements were added to the program to ensure the safety of the temporary foreign workers in Leamington.

Prior to that, government inspections were done, but inspectors rarely looked at fire hazards.

Since 2019, the fire inspectors have coordinated inspections with the health unit to ensure that each residence meets all fire code requirements.

Leamington Fire Chief Andrew Baird presented council with photos taken within the last year, that showed some less-than-safe situations depicting blocked escape routes, multiple plugs in one outlet and other fire issues.

In his presentation, Chief Baird stressed that they are working together with health officials and building officials to create a safer environment for the workers. He said he’s had cooperation from the growers and they have fixed any problems that have been brought to their attention.

After public consultation in March of

this year, through Dillon and Associates, it was suggested that amendments to the Official Plan and zoning by-laws were needed in order to get a better handle on worker housing.

Each year, Leamington’s agricultural industry employs thousands of temporary foreign workers through the federal government’s Seasonal Agricutural Worker Program or the Agricultural Stream.

Each of these streams have housing requirements for the workers, which include adequate, suitable and affordable housing as defined by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

The housing can be onsite or off-site and the employer must make sure that the occupancy does not exceed the amount of people permitted.

In addition, there are a certain number of foreign workers who are undocumented and living in cramped conditions in residential areas. Many of those workers are not part of the government programs, making it hard to regulate.

Joe Sbrocchi, General Manager of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, said he couldn’t speak for anyone that was not part of his membership, but reminded council that the 117 farms under the OGVG umbrella provided employment as well as millions of tax dollars coming into the community.

He sees the changes as a real challenge to local growers and the workers.

“I think this will cause a strain on an already strained housing market,” he said. “We continue to advocate for our temporary foreign workers to feel at home.”

While council noted that the vast majority of greenhouse operators are not causing these issues, they felt that regulations needed to be put in place to weed out the bad ones.

Lawyers for the greenhouse industry, Frank Ricci and Simon Yared, said the regulations are too restrictive.

“The situation is very unique to Leamington,” said Yared.

The Dillon report for the Official Plan amendment was based on the March public input results and included limiting small off-site dwellings in the urban settlement area to six people in low-density residential zones. Large dwellings in the urban settlement area with seven people or more would only be permitted in medium-to-high density residential zones.

On-site dwellings located in the agricultural area would remain unchanged under the new plan, provided they met health and fire regulations.

Off-site farm help dwellings in the agricultural area would be required to exist within 800 metres of the farm op-

“We continue to advocate for our temporary foreign workers to feel at home.”

— Joe Sbrocchi

eration, including a pedestrian pathway connecting the farm and dwelling.

“We’d like to see that distance extended to 2000 metres,” said Yared. “Why tie us to the 800 metres?”

Yared suggested that the pathway and easement would have a lot of repercussions. He also asked for the six-person limit to be increased to seven.

Many valid points were brought up by both sides, but council eventually went with options submitted by Dillon.

There were options that called for immediate changes, and options calling for revisions to the recommendations.

With a unanimous vote, council chose to accept the option that will allow existing off-site farm worker dwellings to continue to exist, as is, until December 31, 2022, provided they continue to pass fire and building inspections.

After that date, farm operators must bring existing off-site dwellings into compliance under the Official Plan amendment.

The move may displace a certain amount of workers who currently live under more crowded conditions, but with delaying it until 2022, it appears that council is hoping that they’ve been given plenty of advanced notice to make other arrangements.

Any newly built dwellings will have to fall under the amended Official Plan and Zoning By-Laws going forward.

Council also voted to allow boarding houses to continue to exist, however, the owners of the dwellings must apply for a business license and be subject to certain restrictions under the boarding house section of the by-law.

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Kennedy, Donald Kingsville seeks volunteers for John Irwin Migration Festival Committee

Born September 26, 1937 (83 years). Born and raised in Remington Park, Windsor. Passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus. Partner and Soul Mate of Jean Towle. Loving father of late Scott Kennedy (late Michelle), Kara Johnson (Brien), Lauren Kennedy, and Erin Dzumaryk (Chip). Cherished Grandpa of Kyrra, Connor, Lily, Emily, Ethan, Devin and Cole. Papa Don to Sandy ( Jessica), Chris, James, Hannah, Jade, Amber, Luke, Claire, Lauren and Jack. Dear brother of late Ina Szarka (late Joe), James Kennedy (late Katie), late Drew Kennedy, and late Alan Kennedy (Susan). He was greatly loved by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Don will be missed

by Jean’s children, Tim (Lynne), Dale (Helen) and Phil (Vickie). Don was an electrician and electrical contractor for over 50 years. Don was the owner of D.J.’s on the Lake & Casper’s Landing Marina in Leamington. He had a love for life, adventure, travel and enjoyed their cottage on the shores of Lake Erie. He loved spending time at the lake and had a passion for boating, fishing and golfing. He was a great cook. Later years he loved building and repairing at home. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Don’s life will be held at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Liver Foundation by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

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

Ron Ronald Edgar Bergen Ron was taken home to his Lord suddenly on May 1, 2021 in his 78th year. Born November 13, 1942 in Kitchener/Waterloo he spent his informative years in Leamington. Ron’s health had been deteriorating, but the end was not expected to come so soon. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 46 years Edith Schachowskoy. He will be deeply missed by siblings Sonja Kuli (Steve - 2009), Loretta Kit (2017) (Ken), Bert (2016) (Rosalind) Charlotte Murray (Bill - 1993) and Barb McMichael (Dave). He was predeceased by his parents Jacob (1994) and Nellie (Siemens-Bergen). He will also be fondly remembered by his in laws, Wsewolod & Anna Schachowskoy (deceased), Stan (Margaret), Arnold (deceased) and Elizabeth (deceased), Kurt (Erna), Edward (Mary Ann), Hedie Tiessen (Art). Ron leaves many adoring nieces and nephews and friends far and wide. Ron had an adventurous soul. From market gardening in Gravenhurst to electrician and then on to the OPP in Chippewa (Niagara Falls) he was always experiencing life in new and different ways. He loved boating, fishing and the Great outdoors and over time becoming proficient as a pilot, scuba diver, sharp shooter and especially as a ‘wheel man’ for the OPP. Policing moved him to Dowling (north of Sudbury) where he continued his love of the North. His OPP career ended in Blenheim when he transferred to Mersea Township police force and relocated back to Leamington. From policing he moved onto Real Estate first in Leamington then on to Wawa where he and Edith lived for 23 years. In his years in the north he was very active in politics from town council to representing Northern Affairs Ministry in developing the North. Ron and Edith moved back to Leamington, leaving real estate behind, and continued on with fulfilling his bucket list. Ron now needed to see more of North America so became a long haul truck driver and for 5 years traveled from east to west and north to south seeing and experiencing everything the open road had to offer. He was in his element. Retirement saw Ron slowing down, but his love of driving never wavered. There were many late evening drives around Essex County checking out all the back roads and just enjoying the open road. At times Point Pelee was visited daily and he got to experience all of the seasons. So Ron, travel safe, you will always be missed.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

KINGSVILLE — The Town of tee works to create a memorable Kingsville is currently accepting family event to commemorate the applications for its Migration Festi- works of Jack Miner and the Town’s val Committee to serve for the re- historic position in terms of the anmainder of the 2018-2022 Council nual migration of birds and water Proof of obituary to fowl runin the area. term.

The Migration Festival CommitInterested applicants can review

May 5, 2021 Southpoint Sun $100, plus $13 hst = $113

the committee’s Terms of Reference and fill out the online application form to apply. The deadline for applications is May 12, 2021. Visit kingsville.ca for details.

Man arrested for impersonating police LEAMINGTON — On Friday matching the descriptions providApril 30, members of the Leaminged by the victim.

Any changes please email ton Detachment of the OPP were sun@southpointsun.caAs a result, a 56-year-old from approached by a concerned motor- Windsor was arrested and charged Thanks. ist who reported a male, during a with personating a peace officer traffic stop, identifying himself as a pursuant to the Criminal Code of police officer.

Canada.

While on patrol on Talbot Street The accused was released from West, OPP officers located a black custody with a court date schedChrysler 300 and the suspect male uled for June 29 at the Ontario

Deziel, John Joseph 88 years, passed away suddenly at Erie Shores HealthCare, Leamington. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years, Elsie (nee Brown) (2019). Father of Chris (Lynn) and Rory (Lisa). Loving Pippy of Shanda (Chad) and Carly (Andrew) and proud great Pippy of Eliot, Ari and James.

The life of the party, never one to hold back his opinions and a big personality who will not be forgotten. A special to run thank you Proof to the staffof at obituary the Seacliff Manor, Leamington.

Memorial donations may be made in John’s memory to the Erie Shores Hospice. Cremation has taken place as May 5, 2021 per John’s wishes. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Kingsville) 519-254-2585.

Southpoint Sun Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared $100, plus $13 hst = $113 with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca

Any changes please email sun@southpointsun.ca Thanks.

Thiessen, Katharina

91 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2021 at her daughter’s home. Beloved wife of the late Wilhelm Thiessen (1992). Dear mother of Abram Thiessen (Katharina), Katharina Reddecopp ( Jake), late Henry Thiessen, late Aganetha Thiessen, Bill Thiessen, Jake Thiessen (Maria), late Maria Thiessen, late Anna Thiessen, Nancy Guenther (Henry), late David Thiessen, Peter Thiessen, Linda Tannous (Louis), George Thiessen. Loving Grandma, Great Grandma and Great Great Grandma of many grandchildren.

Dear sister of late Maria Fehr (late Franz), late Helena Braun (late Wilhelm), late Susana Zacharias, late Franz Zacharias, late Anna Hiebert (late Johan), late Jacob Zacharias (Margaretha), Susanna Klassen ( Johan), Abram Zacharias (late Anna), Margaretha Dyck (late Jacob), Peter Zacharias (Elisabeth), Wilhelm Zacharias (Helena). Katharina will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. A Private Funeral Service to celebrate Katharina’s life was at New Reinland Mennonite Church on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 1 p.m.

Interment Graceland Cemetery.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Court of Justice in Windsor.

Police are reminding motorists who suspect they have been pulled over or confronted by a police impersonator that they should immediately call 911. Do not get out of your vehicle. If possible, try to write down a description of the person, their vehicle and their license plate as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Proof of obituary to run It is with Southpoint deep sorrow that we Sun announce the passing of Edgar $100,onplus = in $113 McConnell April $13 25th,hst 2021, Winsor, Ontario. Edgar passed away peacefully his familyplease at his side after Anywith changes email a short illness, at the age of 82. sun@southpointsun.ca Ed grew up in Kimberley, ON, where he met Ruth Thanks.

Bradey, who he married in 1961. Ruth and Ed raised a son, Blair McConnell, and a daughter, Elaine McConnell. Ed was a man of many roles: he was a taxi owner, a post office employee, a factory worker, a large vehicle construction operator, a truck driver, a carpenter and more. He was passionate about snowmobiling, boating, riding his scooter, and his dogs. After retiring, he was a proud Snowbird, spending every winter in Arcadia Village, Florida, and every summer on Lake Erie together with Ruth. Ed especially enjoyed traveling in their motorhome to Road Trek events, Elvis festivals and fiddle contests with their dog, and spending time with their children and grandchildren at Rockwood park in Ontario.

Ed is predeceased by parents Edith and Beryl, brother Leonard and sisters Fern and Veria, and his grandson ofmourn obituary Brandon. Proof He leaves to his wife of to overrun 60 years, Ruth McConnell, his son Blair McConnell and wife Renata, his daughter Elaine McConnell and partner Don Pillon, May 5, 2021 his grandchildren Kyla, Brooks and Aidan, as well as his beloved dog SonnySouthpoint and granddog Sun Kurt, as well as a large number of relatives Ontario and neighbours $100, inplus $13and hstfriends = $113 in Wheatley and Guelph.

The family would like to thank the staff at Windsor Any changes please email hospital, especially to volunteer Amanda for keeping the sun@southpointsun.ca family connected throughout his stay in the hospital.

A private family service will take place at Memorial Thanks.

Gardens 2723 Victoria St. N. 519 904 0400 in Breslau, ON. As an expression of sympathy, the family asks for donations to a charity of your choice..

A book of online condolences can be signed at www.memorycemetery.ca .

If you require assistance in placing an obituary, please call our office at 519-398-9098

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Sign wars come to Leamington LEAMINGTON — One of the most recent trends in business has made its way to Leamington as #SignWars began here late last week.

Wendy Parsons, General Manager of the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce shared the ideas with her members after seeing it catch on in some areas of the U.S. and in other chambers across Ontario. The membership took it from there, with more businesses getting involved every day.

Parsons encourages local businesses to participate even if you don’t have a marquee sign to use.

“A piece of paper and

a Sharpie will go a long way,” said Parsons. “This is a great way for everyone to have some fun and provide some smiles as we wait to emerge from COVID.” “Whether you’re in Leamington, Kingsville, Wheatley, Pelee Island or wherever, we want to see your signs,” she said.

For Crave’s Chad Robinson, he sees it as good, clean fun.

“The Signwars have been a fun and hilarious way to re-engage our collective audiences,” he said. “Witty, clean and entertaining, they brighten the gloomiest of lockdown days.”

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Southpoint Trivia HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Welcome to Southpoint Trivia!

This feature may be included in the Southpoint Sun from time-to-time, giving our readers an opportunity to test their general knowledge and have some fun. Each round will get a little more difficult than the previous one. GOOD LUCK! ROUND ONE

ROUND TWO

ROUND THREE

1. How many colours are there in a rainbow?

1. A bite from a certain type of tick could make you allergic to what food?

1. What is an algae bloom that occurs in salt water called?

2. What is the nickname of the U.S. State of California?

2. How many days are in a fortnight?

2. Who rose to fame with the Song “I Kissed a Girl”?

5. What boxer could float like a butterfly?

6. What is the tallest breed of dog in the world?

7. How many eyes does a bee have?

8. What is the common name for dried plums?

9. What basketball move was banned from 1967 to 1976?

10. “How many roads must a man walk down, before you call him a man?” NAME THAT TUNE

4. In 1903, who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?

5. “You better not try to stand in my way As I’m walking out the door” NAME THAT TUNE

3. What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet?

4. Which of the Williams sisters has won more Grand Slam tennis tournaments?

5. What is the periodic symbol for potassium?

6. What was E.T.’s favourite candy?

6. In English, was does BMW stand for?

7. Name the actor who played Jack in Titanic.

7. What’s the primary ingredient in hummus?

8. The sum of all numbers on a roulette wheel is this ominous three-digit number.

8. How many chambers in the human heart?

9. Chartreuse is a colour between yellow and what other colour?

10. How many keys are on a standard grand piano?

9. What is the smallest country in the world?

10. Who was the lead singer for the iconic 80s band, Culture Club?

ANSWERS ROUND TWO 1. Red Meat 2. 14 3. Zonkey 4. Marie Curie 5. Take This Job and Shove It 6. Reese’s Pieces 7. Leonardo Di Caprio 8. 666 9. Green 10. 88

4. Which U.S. State is known for their peach production?

3. What do you get when you cross a zebra with a donkey?

ROUND THREE 1. Red Tide 2. Katy Perry 3. Omega 4. Serena 5. K 6. Bavarian Motor Works 7. Chick Peas 8. 4 9. Vatican City 10. Boy George

3. The Great Barrier Reef is located along the coast of what country?

ROUND ONE 1. Seven 2. Golden State 3. Australia 4. Georgia 5. Muhamed Ali 6. Great Dane 7. Five 8. Prunes 9. Slam Dunk 10. Blowin’ In The Wind

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, serving others is important, but it also is essential that you take care of yourself. Set aside time for some pampering or at least to enjoy some moments of quiet.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it is important that you take a stand one way or another concerning a relationship with someone close.

Taking a stand will benefit both parties.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, stubborn minds can cause friction when they interact with one another, but you can be the mediator who steps in. Try to cool tempers and smooth things out.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Expect things to go quite nicely for you this week, Cancer. More prosperity should be heading your way and all in all things will flow smoothly at home and work.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It is time to get on the same page as others close to you, Leo. This could involve making some minor adjustments to your way of thinking, but it will be well worth it.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Important lessons on balance are learned this week, Virgo. They involve how much of yourself you are sharing with others. You may need to slightly scale back the helping hand.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you feel like you’re not getting the attention you deserve at

work, you may need to plead your case to a new audience. See if you can move up the chain of command.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Your mind and energy levels are on an even keel this week, Scorpio. You have the perfect combination to get big projects done. Tackle as much as you can.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it is alright to be a bit more selfish than usual for the next few days. You probably have tasks that have been put off for some time.

Now is the time to get them done.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Your desire to get things done is only hindered by the free time you have.

This might be an opportunity to take a personal day and catch up on your home life, Capricorn.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Give yourself some self-healing time, Aquarius. You have been juggling a lot of different things lately, which may have crowded your mind. Sort it all out.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Leave worries at your doorstep, Pisces.

This is a week when the sun is always shining and everything seems to fall in place.

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Heinz company fielded softball and hardball teams

By C. Scott Holland Few people will remember this, but the H.J. Heinz Company once had its own baseball field and for a dozen years, had teams that played in various hardball and softball leagues.

Heinz encouraged its employees to be active outside of working hours.

They had teams compete in lawn bowling, bowling, golf and even hockey.

One season, the company even built an outdoor NHL-size hockey rink.

They created their own baseball field on property they owned along Sherk St. and eventually erected clubhouses for their own team and the visitors.

When the club first operated in 1919, they played a series of exhibition games with teams from of Detroit.

Often the Negro League’s Detroit Stars would play here as well as the Detroit Fire and Police Departments. It was high calibre competition.

In 1920, Heinz factory manager R. A Logan was the team’s manager.

In late July the 57s were about to play Ruthven of the newly formed Essex County Baseball League.

He needed a pitcher and noticed a native youth skulking around the field.

Logan went over to the lad and told him he was going to pitch for the team. The boy received a uniform and subsequently took the mound.

Meanwhile, the Ruthven crew laughed with great joy.

In the first inning the new 57s pitcher allowed four runs. In the second, the boy began to hurl the ball and the Ruthven club only managed one more run off him. The Heinz crew rebounded and won the contest, 6-5.

The lad’s name was ‘Chief’ Henry and he would be an integral part of the Heinz team throughout the decade.

Most of the games during those first few years were exhibitions, but the team drew anywhere between 300 to 700 fans per game.

In 1923, the club played an exhibition versus the Order of Stags team from Detroit.

The 1926 Heinz 57s team.

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This team featured pitcher Eddie Cicciotte (Detroit, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox), who had spent 14 seasons in the American league and in 1917, led the AL with 28 wins and again in 1919 with 29. Cicciotte was tough and allowed the 57s only four hits and two runs.

The 57s team used just enough players to field a team in their early years.

Fellows like Cam Smithson, George Fry, W. Bert Watson, “Hep” Hewer plus the likes of Whitsell,

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The championship 1928 Heinz 57s baseball team, that ran up a 5-0 season in the newly formed Leamington and District Softball League.

Greuser, Hooper, Ford, Wilkinson, McKinnon, Tobias, Taylor, Collins, Russelo, Griffin and Jacobs played for the team in the 1920s.

In 1926, they joined what was known as the U.F.O. - a league that catered to factory teams.

The following season, they entered the newly-formed South Essex

Agricultural League and in 1928, joined the Leamington and District Softball League.

They played in the softball league until 1932.

Every season had a schedule that lasted until the end of July or first week of August and was created to avoid any conflicts with the busy tomato season.

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That softball league had some notable entries too.

The Fox Electrics (later known as the Hotpoints), Cook’s Hardware, Blytheswood, Goldsmith, Wheatley, Smith Truckers, Staples, Kellow and Robinson, Comber and Cottam. Wheatley and Windfall played in the first 1928 season, but dropped out before the

season’s end and never entered again.

The team’s most noted player was Jasper Miner, who left the team in 1930 to head south for baseball try-outs. He would return later that season.

And though 1932 marked the end of the Heinz field, Heinz would enter a team in the local fastball league in the 50s and 60s.

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Sports flashbacks 1953 Midget Pontiacs Swept come from 1995 Simcoe For Ontario Championship This weeks flashbacks go back to 1995.

Peewee Minors win exhibition The Leamington Peewee Minor baseball team took a 4-0 victory at Kingsville this past weekend in early exhibition play. Michael Bell, Stephen Hillman, Ryan Schauer, Adam Rutgers, Rob Peters and Adam Verheyen each pitched scoreless innings in the shutout.

Peters and Hillman had the only hits in the chilly drizzle.

Erie Shores Ladies start season Last Tuesday, at least 20 nine-hole players took to the links at Erie Shores, playing a Tijuana Scramble and wearing an unusual hat. The prize for the most unusual hat went to Carolyn Reid. Games captain Anne Spaunburg welcomed five new members to the league in Kathy Charlton, Stephanie Dick, Lorraine Hodgson, Edith Langille and Joyce Paterson.

Lions defeat Chatham in rematch It was a rematch between last year’s SWOSSA junior boys finalists in the Chatham-Kent Secondary School’s annual soccer invitational on Saturday and the result was exactly the same. The LDSS Lions defeated the Chatham-Kent Hawks 1-0 in the championship match on a goal by Brian Andre. The Lions advanced to the title game by defeating Chatham’s Ursaline College 3-0 Friday and followed up with a 1-0 shutout of Wallaceburg on Saturday. Mike Alton had all three goals against Ursaline, while Keith Diemer got the goal against Wallaceburg. Jason Adamson and Tim Weil shared goaltending duties.

Cougars win baseball opener The Cardinal Carter Cougars won their opening baseball game over the Essex Red Raiders on Friday with a 12-5 win. Tony Farias led the way with four hits, while Mike Impens added two hits and a pair of RBIs. Derek Kehoe got the win on the mound, with Farias and Impens both seeing action late in the game. The defensive play of the game was made by Cougars’ left fielder, Roger Toupin, who flipped into a mud puddle on a running catch and held onto the ball for the out.

Errors hamper Lions in loss The Leamington District Secondary School baseball Lions dropped a 12-7 decision to St. Anne’s in Essex County play last week. Only four of St. Anne’s 12 runs were earned, due to the poor play of the normally solid Leamington defence. His usually stellar defence puzzled Coach Jim McKeen. Shadd Dales worked the first three-and-two-thirds on the mound for Leamington. George Suarez took over and allowed four more runs, before Kevin Cook mopped up at the end. Suarez drove in two of the Lions’ runs, while Randy Crerar drove in three with a two-forthree plate performance.

Heads up play carries Lady Cavs The Kingsville High School Lady Cavs have jumped out to a great start in the young soccer season with four wins, one loss and two ties. One of those ties came in Essex on Wednesday afternoon as they came to a 1-1 draw on Lindsay Simpson’s late second half goal.

Jack Miner badminton players win medals The Jack Miner Public School’s badminton team competed in the county tournament this past weekend. Heidi Fiss and Randi Shura took bronze in ladies doubles, while Kyle Girardin and Rene LaPlante took the bronze in the men’s doubles. Rob Buchanan won silver in boy’s singles.

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By C. Scott Holland When it comes to baseball championships, sweeps aren’t often seen, especially when it is for a provincial title.

But the 1953 Leamington Young Pontiacs swept Simcoe-Norfolk 3-0 to claim the Ontario laurels.

The team won the third game of their best of five series here at the Leamington fairgrounds diamond in front of a large fan base.

They defeated Simcoe 11-7 in the final contest, after nipping their opposition 11-10 in the opener and then taking a 5-3 decision in game two.

The pitching mastery of starter Don Simpson was effective and Simpson went the full nine inning distance, allowing just six hits.

The championship was the second consecutive for an Essex County team at the Midget level, as

The 1953 Leamington Young Pontiacs Midgets won the Ontario championship. Kneeling in front are bat boys, Leonard Knight and Robert Derbyshire. Standing in the middle row are business manager Clair Gunn, Kennedy Simpson, Clair Wiper, Jerry Brooks, Don Simpson, Art Watt, Bill Derbyshire, manager Bill Simpson. In the back row are Duane Cook, Ralph Trombley, Garnet Hillier, Ed Gillanders, Gerry Cole, Harold Wigle, Bob Rankin, Bill

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Riverside won the OBA crown in 1952.

The hometown Young Pontiacs racked up six runs in the bottom of the second and did not surrender that lead.

The lone time Simpson got into any difficulty was in the top of the ninth, when two Leamington errors, two fielder’s choices, a walk and a long fly ball allowed Simcoe to score three unearned runs.

However Simpson and

his teammates regained their composure and got the final out to claim the championship.

Despite the late inning rally, Simpson had a fabulous outing, striking out 14 batters and walking five.

A key play in the contest was during their six-run splurge when Bill Derbyshire smashed a double to score a couple of runs.

That one hit ignited the Leamington offense.

Jones and Ken Phibbs.

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Awesome 1947 Studebaker pickup On a recent visit to DiMilo Auto Body Inc. and Classic Car Restorations on Oak Street West, Mark DiMilo showed me a 1947 Studebaker pickup truck in the final stages of being transformed into an awesome street machine.

The truck came from South Carolina many years ago and became part of Earl Bernstein’s Studebaker collection in the town of Essex. Harry

Roettelle bought the truck in 1990 from Morton Burstyn in Essex because it reminded him of Bill Sherk a ’47 Studebakuntil it went into storer flatbed truck owned in the mid-‘60s age around 1995 and reby his family business, mained there until 2016, Kingsville Roofing. Mor- when Harry’s business ton may have needed a partner John Spevak roof and Harry got the mentioned to Harry that he might like to buy the truck.

It was in parades with truck. The very next day, the original flathead six Harry gave John the keys

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Finished and ready to go at Mark DiMilo’s Auto Body Inc. and Classic Car Restorations in Leamington.

and the ownership paper on condition that John would never sell it.

John contacted Mark DiMilo, who began turning the worn-out truck into a dream machine.

Mark arranged with Brad Gibbs at Gibbs Fabrication Service in Amherstburg to build a brand new frame. All body work was performed in

Mark’s shop, including a custom pickup box, dropped floor, custom digital gauges on a modified original dash, custom wheels, and all new glass.

Other goodies included 4-wheel disc brakes, stainless exhaust, modern coilover suspension, LS3 GM crate engine with 376 cubic inches and 495 horsepower, 5-speed gearbox,

custom drive shaft, 9-inch Ford rear end, and leather interior by Dean Cicacelli.

The finish is Viper Red and identical to John’s red Porsche. If you see John driving around in his Studebaker, be sure to wave and toot your horn!

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What was happening in 1970?

By C. Scott Holland More than 100 people attended the annual Leamington District Memorial Hospital annual meeting. Guest speaker was Dr. H. T. Ewart, president of the Ontario Hospital Association. The focus of the meeting was on the hospital’s existing facilities and the need for expansion of the emergency room and ICU unit.

——— The Hospital Board was also re-elected for another term. Members were president Peter W. Anthony, VP Gil Morris, plus directors John Atkin, Doug Claxton, Don Emerson, George Gallagher, Bob Jackson, Roy Kipping, Joe Lightfoot, Jack Parsons, Lou Stocks and George Whaley.

——— After a winter of abundant snow and ice, Great Lakes water levels were running well above normal. Lake Erie was estimated to be about 8 inches above and Lake St. Clair about 6 inches.

Leamington Public Utilities Commission presented certificates to journeyman power linemen. Chairperson Les Pridding gave the certificates to Dave Pilmer, Bus Harris, Bill Galloway, Tony Critchlow and Harvey Wallace.

——— Player rosters were published for Leamington Minor Baseball teams and for the first time, the Atom division was split into two separate groups - A and B, with each having four teams. It’s estimated that 400 boys signed up and coaches needed for some of the teams.

——— Leamington’s original Drive-In Theatre — now called the Mustang DriveIn — was showing some of the year’s top films, including Paint Your Wagon, The Out-Of Towners and Catch-22 The drive-in will show M*A*S*H* the following week.

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The past 12 months has introduced a lifestyle many Canadians could not have predicted. The closing of businesses, remote learning, and heavily impacted industries; none more so than Hospitality and Foodservice, became the new normal. A sector that has continued to show up since the beginning for Ontarians and all of Canada is that of Agriculture.

Locally, our Greenhouse Operators ensured they implemented all Government standards to mitigate biosecurity risks on their farms. By doing so, operations could continue, vegetables could be harvested, and Canadians could rely on our food supply.

By March of last year, as the initial shut-downs began, it meant that the greenhouse produce sector would be one of the first agricultural groups that would have to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Immediately, the Ontrio Greenhouse Vegetable Growers began

guiding the fast-evolving regulatory requirements, best practices, planning tools, and support programming.

The OGVG and our membership were early adopters for testing our workforce, to ensure we were keeping our farm workers safe, and from the very beginning we have worked with Public Health to develop protocols that would mitigate on-farm transmission risks.

However, outbreaks did occur.

Even through many farms inspected were shown to have implemented the appropriate control and prevention measures, we recognize there is more to do. Our farmers are continuously striving for improvements. Our growers and OGVG leads have collaborated with municipal and provincial leaders to develop regional safety plans that would assist in creating action plans to protect the well-being of our workers and our community. We continue to

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hold weekly COVID-19 information webinars to our growers to keep them up to date on the most current information, and have developed and delivered learning materials in various languages to ensure that everyone understands the importance of mask-wearing, social distancing and the importance of vaccinations.

OGVG and our farms have been working with the municipality and Public Health officials to ensure that our workers are able to get vaccinated and be further protected from falling ill. Our farmers take to heart the responsibility to grow and supply food, and appreciate the work of all essential workers who have worked so hard alongside us to work through this pandemic, and will continue to grow through this challenge and any others that come our way. We are proud members of our community, and take great pride in providing fresh vegetables for people near and far.

In Northern climates like Canada’s, greenhouse produce can be grown 365 days a year. This is due to the controlled environment and supplemental lighting that Greenhouses utilize.

In this protected environment, the plants believe they are growing each day like it’s the longest day of summer!

Charity Spotlight: Hogs for Hospice is a 3 day motorcycle rally on Civic Holiday weekend at Seacliff Park.

The event was started in 2016 to provide operating funds for the newly built Erie Shores Hospice Campus in Leamington that provides compassionate end-of-life care at no cost to families. However, it has also been a goal of the organizers to create an event that brings the entire community together and showcases our beautiful town.

The support of the community has been incredible from day one with multiple levels of government, businesses, community groups and volunteers working together to make this event a success. The Covid

The OGVG and membership farms want to thank all of our sector and essential workers who have kept food on our tables and our community healthy and resilient in this challenging time. We’ve got your back, and continue to be grateful for all the work you do.

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19 pandemic prevented Hogs for Hospice from having a rally this year so the board had to find another way to bring in funds for the Hospice. With the support of sponsors OGVG, The Seabrook Financial Group and Plant Products they were able to run 2 online 50/50 raffles that brought in over $100,000 each.

Along with a charity walk, a drive in movie night and other donations Hogs for Hopice was able to raise $262,500 this year.

As the Covid challenges persist the organizers will continue to find creative ways to achieve their goals. Watch for more 50/50 draws this year, and be sure to follow them on Facebook to stay up on all the latest news and events.

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