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W-E Health Unit hopes to start older adult vaccinations by mid- March REGIONAL — Dr. Wajid Ahmed, Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, says that COVID-19 vaccines could be in the arms of the 79+ general population, as early as midMarch. At his daily briefing on Monday morning, Ahmed said that, provided the vaccine supply arrives as promised, the health unit is making preparations to facilitate vaccinating seniors in different areas throughout the county. The region’s vaccine rollout plan calls for three phases, with Phase 1 currently being administered at long-term care homes and hospi-
tals. Phase 2 calls for the vaccinations of all health care workers, continuation of long term care facilities, additional home-care patients with chronic conditions and First Nations communities in urban indigenous settings. At that point, the vaccines will then be offered to older adults who have reached the age of 79, people who work in congregate settings like shelters and community living, frontline essential workers, such as teachers and other education staff, first responders and the food processing industry. Individuals with high-risk chronic conditions and
their caregivers will also be on the Phase 2 list. The 79+ age limit will decrease in intervals of five years as the vaccines make their way through the communities. To keep updated on the Windsor-Essex vaccine plans, visit wechu.org and click on the COVID-19 vaccine button. As of press time, over 11,000 Windsor-Essex residents have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Over in Chatham-Kent, the vaccine rollout is going along a similar path, with officials there saying that VACCINES — PAGE 2
KINGSVILLE — The Town of Kingsville hosted a live, interactive public input session on Wednesday, February 10, where attendees used an online platform called thoughtexchange to identify and vote on priorities that will help shape strategic goals for the next two years. “We received great feedback,” said the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer, John Norton. “Some of the suggestions we anticipated, but we also heard many new ideas not previously emphasized.” Improved waterfront development and access, increased small business supports, better light pollution control, and improved traffic flow were a handful of priorities attendees noted under “what could make Kingsville a better place to live, work, and play.” The town intends to use the data and input collected after the session to develop its 2021-2022 action plans, which council will discuss at special meetings on February 24 and March 3. Visit the town website at www.kingsville.ca for further information on the session. A recording of the live session and links for the thought-exchange questions are at kingsville.ca/haveyoursay.
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for our region. “This difficult decision is about the safety of our employees, the public, and what is in the best interest of the municipality as a whole,” said Peter Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer. “There is considerable work that takes place to open a facility of this size, including onboarding employees who are currently not working. Onboarding staff and reopening the facility with the potential for it to close again after a short period of time is not cost-effective and does not provide a consistent level of service for our members and the community.” “As part of our continued vigilance during this pandemic and out of concern for risks of new variants, we have made the prudent decision to keep municipal facilities closed,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “I applaud the ongoing efforts of our municipal employees who continue to do what is necessary to keep our community safe.” The Leamington Municipal Building remains
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are in Phase 1A of the rollout plan. Phase 1A and 1B include high-risk members of the population, including frontline healthcare workers, residents and staff of long-term care facilities, alternative level of care patients in hospitals. Phase 1B will include residents in the general population who are 80 and over, the rest of the healthcare workers, indigenous adults and adults requiring chronic home care. Chatham-Kent expects to be vaccinating the 1B group from March into April. They too, will start with the general population in Phase 2, beginning with the people in the 79-60 group, in five-year increments. Visit ckphu.org for more information on when to expect the vaccine rollout to reach you in Chatham-Kent.
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Erie Shores HealthCare Talking over Pizza coming this Saturday ramps up services LEAMINGTON – With changing provincial classifications in this region going into the Red COVID-19 category, Erie Shores HealthCare is ramping up some services. Effective last Friday, ESHC moved into Pandemic Response Stage 1B. That means that they have increased access to surgical services and diagnostic imaging tests to 100 per cent effective Monday, February 22. Also, starting immediately, the ESHC visitor policy will allow for one essential visitor on their Inpatient Units within one of three designated blocks each day: • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ESHC is allowing patients to have one essential visitor, once per day, in one specified time slot with some exceptions. The essential visitors may visit each day and only in one time slot. All visitors must wear a mask when in the hospital. Those who do not come in with one will be provided with one. All visitors are to follow all social distancing and Personal Protective Equipment requirements identi-
fied on the units while in hospital, or they’ll be asked to leave. In the Emergency Department (ED), a patient who is at imminent risk of dying may have a loved one present with them during their ED stay. Patients with cognitive or mobility difficulties may be accompanied by one person during their ED stay. Pediatric patients in the Emergency Department are obviously permitted to be accompanied by one adult family member. Anyone who wants more information about ESHC’s current visitor policy can visit their website at: www. erieshoreshealthcare.ca/visitorhours.
LEAMINGTON — Talking over Turkey organizers, Mike and Deanna Diab, are pivoting to something new to help The Bridge Youth Centre. The Diabs are partnering with Dominos Pizza on Saturday, February 27 to sell pizzas, with a portion of the proceeds going to The Bridge. The Diabs announced the event on their Talking Over Turkey Facebook page over the weekend. You can order a large three-topping pizza from Dominos Leamington for $15, which includes tax and local delivery. Be sure to use the exclusive offer code, “TALKING”, whether you order online, by phone or in person. You can send a pizza to friends, loved ones, or eat it all yourself. Mike will be there, spinning pizza dough and making pizzas, in order to provide top notch service to the community. “See you February 27,” he said. “And bring some
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with a different sound that is more bluesy and folksy than the first, but both are great songs in their own right. “We’re just four guys playing rockand-roll in garages and basements,” said Latam. “With our first record out and no gigs happening, we felt like stray dogs.” The foursome spent 2019 jamming and recording their first record. They had a release show at The Bank Theatre last March, just before the pandemic put an end to all gatherings. “All we can do is try to take each day as it comes and stride on, “ said Latam. The songs were recorded at The Sound Foundry in Kingsville and Latam raised funds last year for the recording costs by collecting alcohol empties and cashing them in to fund the recordings. Check them out on Facebook on Justin Latam’s page, or at justinlatam.ca.
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The Flower Shop and Mucci Farms team up to give some love The healthcare heroes at Erie Shores HealthCare received special Valentine’s Day gifts from two local businesses on February 14. The Flower Shop at Thiessen’s and Mucci Farms teamed up to provide about 250 Valentine gifts for staff at the hospital and the Hospice Erie Shores Campus. Each recipient got a beautiful rose, courtesy of Thiessen’s, as well as a Veggies-2-Go kit from Mucci Farms and one of Mucci’s drink tumblers. “We are grateful to Erie Shores HealthCare staff for their commitment during these difficult times,” said Emily Murracas, Director of Marketing for Mucci Farms. “We thought that Valentine’s Day was an appropriate day to spread some ‘local love’.” Christine Colautti, Executive Director for the Erie Shores Health Foundation, was grateful to the two local businesses for stepping up. “The look of appreciation on the faces of staff was amazing,” she said. “This act of generosity is a true testament to the local love we share as a community.” For Krissy Thiessen, owner of The Flower Shop at
Krissy Thiessen, left, and Christine Colautti, E.D of the Erie Shores Health Foundation, pose with 250 roses donated by The Flower Shop at Thiessen’s. Thiessen’s, it was all about showing how grateful we are as a community. “We thought it would be nice to spread some local love on Valentine’s Day to the hospital and hospice staff, just to let them know how much they are appreciated,” she said. With the pandemic length approaching the oneyear mark, it’s refreshing to see so many in the community recognize the hard work of the front line healthcare workers.
Jenna Peters, Marketing Community Liaison with the Veggies-2-Go pack and tumbler donated by Mucci Farms, to the healthcare heroes at Erie Shores HealthCare.
Picture on the right: Mucci Farms Marketing Assistant, Kaitlyn Molliconi, left, with Jenna Peters, Mucci Farms Marketing Community Liaison, pose with 250 Veggies-2-Go packs on Valentine’s Day at Erie Shores HealthCare.
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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, February 24, 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 movie. cents a ride So I spent a few months travellingfor summer visitors renting back and forth, renting movies. cabin or for About 1983, we bought our own TV,acottagers not a large wooden console RCA with a 26”owning a boat. screen (an $800 purchase). Cable TV The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This was also now supplying a wireless box.photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Around that time, Star Radio was
How far have we come?
I was watching a documentary last weekend about Apollo 11 and found it fascinating. The movie was actual footage of the moon landing mission from 1969. It started with behind the scenes footage before the mission, and ended with the splashdown in the ocean. What amazed me, was the technology they were dealing with back then. It also got me thinking about how far technology has come since I was eight years old, especially with television. We didn’t get our first colour TV until I was about nine. In those early seventies days, we’d occasionally come into town to my grandmother’s house where she had the new fancy cable TV. Once a year, Leamington Cable TV (later Essex Cable TV, then Trillium, then Cogeco) would film minor hockey games at the Leamington arena and broadcast them two or three weeks later on channel 11. After we moved to town, we got our own cable TV. It consisted of a brown plastic rectangular box, which had a long plastic covered wire that went from the back of the TV to the farthest reaches of the family room. It had two rows of buttons to push for the channels and no volume control, so you still had to get up to turn the TV up and down, or on and off. Late in the seventies, my dad finally sprung for something called ON-TV. It was a contraption that unscrambled channel 20 out of Detroit for your viewing pleasure. They ran a lot of movies, and I remember stumbling upon Lady Chatterley’s Lover one evening and couldn’t believe what I was watching on my own TV. Our first taste of video tape came after that. My brother was playing hockey in Calgary at the time and when he returned to Leamington after the season, he brought this heavy new-fangled contraption called a VCR home with him. During that summer, I found the only place to rent video tapes in this area: a store in Windsor, where you had to put down a $50 deposit and give them your first born child to rent a movie for three days, all for the sum of about $10 per
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renting movies in what was to be the next big format: laser disc. Ian Carder rented me a sleek looking laser disc player and a couple of laser disc movies, which were a little smaller than an LP vinyl record. The picture and sound were amazing, but sadly, the laser disc fad didn’t last and VHS VCRs started arriving in all areas. I paid over $800 for my first VCR, a JVC front loading machine with remote control. By the time VCRs were obsolete, they were selling for $59. We were regular customers at Eye On Video, when it was in the Shoppers Drug Mart Plaza and later, when it moved further north on Erie to where Gyros and More now stands. Gradually, as time went on, I noticed that the VHS movies were being replaced by DVDs. It doesn’t seem that long ago when that happened, but DVDs are now getting to their obsolete stage too. Netflix helped DVDs become popular, with its original format of sending you DVD movies in the mail. Once you watched them, you put them back in your mailbox and they were picked up. Then Netflix also noticed that DVDs were becoming obsolete and went completely online. Now, we have streaming this and streaming that. Television has come a long way since Neil Armstrong said “One small step for man. One giant leap for mankind.”
Kingsville Indians Hockey Team, 1934-35. The team played hockey on a rink they built behind the Church of Epiphany Parish hall and Cemetery. They played against Gore Hill, A Look at Leamington’ s Back Pastrow: courtesy of C. Scott Tilbury, Comber and Leamington. Robson, Tingle, Gardiner,Holland Swallow, Laurie, Loop. Front row: McDonald, Irwin, Allen, Bertrand.
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.
Feb. 1980 The H. J. Heinz Co. of Canada Ltd. aided the Leamington Half Century Club by donating $10,000 towards the construction of an addition to their Talbot St. E. location. Heinz president Tom Smyth (2nd left) made the presentation as he is surrounded by the Half Century Club executive (l-r) Lawrence Gillanders, Ed Bailey, vice-president, Roy Bevridge, Clint Toffemire and seated president Marjory Milkins.
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Kosciuw, John F. March 6, 1930 - February 22, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Dad and Opa surrounded by family at 90 years of age at Erie Shores Hospice. John was born in Nowa Sol, Poland, son of Joseph Kosciuw and Maria (Sollner). Predeceased in 1989 by his wife of 37 years, Herta (Harder). Survived by his sister, Stephanie KoestlerDyck, son Reinold and wife Lynda Cunningham, daughters Marian (Kosciuw) Reffle (Peter Dewar) and Lori Kosciuw (Crystal Bergman). Survived by his wife Paula (Derbyshire), and step daughter Annette Mamo (Dennis) and step son Neil Derbyshire (Cynthia Mucci). Brother in law to Jacob Harder (Helga Dyck). Survived by grandchildren John Kosciuw (Vicky Rutherford) and great grandchildren John Jr. and Kristine, Andrew Kosciuw (Kristen Green) and great grandchildren Makenna and Scarlett, Jason Reffle (Amy Hutton), Kristen Reffle and great grandchild Mikayla, Kelly Reffle (Cody Reid) and great grandchildren Joshua, Zachary and Benjamin. Predeceased by his step grandson Bryce Mamo. Also survived by step grandchildren Bailey Mamo, Hanna and Garrison Derbyshire. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. John’s uncle Nicholas was also asked by his brother Joe to emigrate to Canada, however he had already been accepted to Australia, and John is survived by several cousins, Joe Kostiv, Alex Kostiv and Christine Kostiv of Australia. John emigrated from Germany to Canada in 1948 with his family, initially required to locate for a year in Plumas, Manitoba. He worked on his sponsor’s farm and earned money for the family to relocate to Leamington. He was employed by Chrysler Canada at the age of 19, without revealing his age since he was under the 21 years requirement. He retired after 38 years. He also owned a small greenhouse operation in Leamington while employed with Chrysler, and was extremely proud of his fine crops of cucumbers and tomatoes. During this time he was also an avid beekeeper, keeping beehives to rent to greenhouses and orchards for pollination. He continued to keep a few hives and harvest honey into his late 80’s, helping family to keep the tradition. John was also a partner with Jake Harder in Harder-Kosciuw Construction, with numerous homes built in Leamington subdivisions. Their largest projects were the Mennonite Seniors Apartment Residence and townhomes on Pickwick Drive. John was proud of his German heritage and was a founding member of the Rhine Danube Club in Leamington. He faithfully attended the Saturday evening dances with friends for many years, and celebrated special events and weddings at the club. He loved to play euchre and cribbage whenever a game was available with friends and family. He was proud of his garden where the grandchildren helped pick raspberries and tomatoes when they visited. He also made wine for many years, to share with visiting friends. John was a long time member of St. Joseph’s Church and sang in the choir. He was generous with his time and skills, helping many neighbours on Cherrywood Street. His building skills were appreciated for several home improvements for his family. John enjoyed travelling to Alaska, Newfoundland, Florida, Mexico and Europe, as well as seeing his daughter in BC. The family would like to thank Dr. Simpson for his wonderful care over the years, and Dr. Farooqui (Tracy). Special thanks to the nurses and PSW’s who cared for him at Seacliffe Manor and Erie Shores Hospice. Visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) Friday 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10 am. Interment at Evergreen memorial Park Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, Visitation and Mass are limited to a specific number of visitors at a time. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca to secure a designated time to pay your respects. EVERYONE must wear a mask at Visitation and Mass. Donations to Erie Shores Hospice or the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Friends may share memories or make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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96 years, passed away peacefully (Covid +) on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Kaspar (2015). Dear mother of Frank and wife Rosemarie. Loving grandmother of Christian. The family wish to express their gratitude to the staff of Rosewood Erie Glen and Leamington Hospital. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Dischiavo, Rosato Born in Castrocielo, Italy on September 1, 1923. Passed away at Windsor Regional Hospital Met Campus at the age of 97 years on Friday, February 19, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Carmela DiSchiavo (2012). Dear father of Joe and wife Michelle, Maurice (2011) and wife Julie. Loving Nonno of Michael, Nicole (Craig Cope), Gillian (Kareem Fullerton), Dillon (Cory) and Kayla ( Justin). Bisnonno of Isabella, Ava, Olivia, Aria and Roman. Predeceased by his parents Generoso and Maria Giuseppa. Dear brother of the late Rocco, the late Maria Mattoccia and to Tresina Proof of obituary runCannella in Italy. Dear brother-in-law of the late Roosevelt and Concetta Chianta, Vanda and the late Rocco Ricci, the late Luigi and February Luigina Carnevale, Sonia and24, the2021 late Sante Testani, and the late Franco and Marietta DeSimone Southpoint Sun in Italy. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Canada, $100, plus $13 hst = $113 France and Italy. Rosato will be remembered for his love of family and his garden. If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial changes please email donations Any made to Erie Shores Hospice, MS Society or a charity of your choice. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 sun@southpointsun.ca Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday Thanks. 3-7 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection at St. Michael’s Parish, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Due to COVID restrictions, Visitation and Mass are limited to a specific number of visitors at a time. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment online atwww.reidfuneralhome.ca to secure a designated time to pay your respects. EVERYONE must wear a mask at Visitation and Mass. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may share memories or make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Belli, Roxanne
With heavy hearts we would like to announce the passing of our beloved Roxanne on Monday, February 15, 2021. Loving wife of Victor for 43 years, devoted mother of Karen, Melissa and Shelley. Mother-in-law to Rob, Paul and Louis. Wonderful Ma to Eric, Evan, Owen and Olivia. Sister-in-law to Dario and Anna Belli, Mario and Marisa Merini and cherished niece of Audrey Knox (predeceased Murray). Survived and loved by many nieces and nephews. Roxanne was a Registered Nurse and the Administrator of Franklin Gardens (formerly Leamington Nursing Home) for over 25 yrs. She enjoyed many vacations and made many memories with family and friends. Family was the most important part of Roxanne’s life, which gave her the inspiration to fight cancer for over 33 yrs. She was able to be apart of many things she didn’t think were possible, including: graduations, marriages and the births of her grandchildren, who she loved so much. Roxanne had a genuine soul. She never uttered a word of negativity, always encouragement. She was kind to all and respected by many. She will be sadly missed but never forgotten. We would like to make a special thanks to the many people who helped her throughout the years: Dr. Eaton, Dr. Yoo and Dr. Winquist. Visiting was held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 10:30 am. Private family entombment was followed at Erie Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, Roxanne’s wishes were to make a donation to the London Health Sciences Centre (800 Commissioners Rd East, London Ontario N6A 5W9) as they were a big part of her journey throughout the years. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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March 12,1944 - February 20, 2021
Passed awayFebruary peacefully at24, the 2021 age of 76. Predeceased Southpoint by his wife Carol (2007). Sun Survived by his sons, Garett (Michelle), Lloyd and Grant’s $100, plus $13 hst = $113 girlfriend Sue. Grandchildren Mercedes ( Josh), Brenden, Veronica (Brandon), Ashley and Melissa. Grant also had Any changes please email 7 great grandchildren. Retired from the Windsor Utilities Commission, Grant enjoyed spending time with his family sun@southpointsun.ca and friends, whether itThanks. was being at classic car shows, playing cards, going to dances or just hanging out by the fire. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. You must RSVP at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com to Proof of obituary to limited. run Masks reserve a spot for visitation as numbers are are mandatory for all who enter the building. Visitation will be held on Wednesday February 24, 2021 from 2-4 and 7-9 February 24, 2021 p.m. at Kendrick Funeral Home, Kingsville. A private family Southpoint Sun February 25, graveside service will take place on Thursday 2021 in Greenhill Cemetery. $100, plus $13 hst = $113 If you wish, donations in memory of Grant can be made to the Windsor Downtown Mission. Any changes please email Memories can be shared with the family at sun@southpointsun.ca www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com.
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Saris, Wilhelmus Marinus Nicholaas It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, Willie, on February 8, 2021, 84 years of age, at Franklin Gardens Long Term Care Home, Leamington, ON due to Covid-19. Son of the late John and Bernhardine Saris. Husband of the late Audrey (nee Lajoie). Loving father of Ron, Bonnie (Bob), Wendy and Shelly (Brad). Cherished grandfather of Cassy (Matthew), Lindsay, Krysta ( Justin), Andrew, Adam, Courtney (Corey), Rob and three great grandchildren. Brother of Martin (Norma), the late John (late Ann) and uncle of many nieces and nephews. The family wishes a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Franklin Gardens for the excellent care and compassion over Willie’s 8 year stay. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Kingsville) 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca
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24, 2021 Dawson,February Dorothy Marie (Gow) Southpoint Sun 1915 – 2021 $100, plus $13 hst = $113
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Nana Dawson, in her 106th year, who passed away peacefully on Any changes please email Monday, February 15, 2021, at Parkview Manor in Chesley. sun@southpointsun.ca Nana was predeceased by her husband K. V. Dawson (1995); her daughter-in-law Susan in 2010 (Doug); and her Thanks. daughter Shirley Young in 2015 (Fred). Dorothy is survived by her son-in-law Fred Young, and two sons, Douglas Dawson and Kevin Dawson (Shirley Jones). Sadly Nana will be missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren as well as nephews, nieces and cousins. Dorothy was born on Pelee Island on November 23, 1915, during a snowstorm. She then spent the first third of her life on the island, in Windsor and Leamington. The next third of her life included time spent in Aurora, Huntsville and with winters spent in Florida. The final third of Dorothy’s life was split between Florida, Beaver Valley, Meaford, Port Elgin and finally Chesley. Nana always ended her family birthday party thank you’s with the multiple meaning statement: “It’s wonderful to think that you’re all here because of me!“ Cremation has taken place and Nana will join her husband at the Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford when conditions permit. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Parkview Manor in Chesley for their care and consideration of this feisty senior. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Rhody Family Funeral Home, Chesley. www.rhodyfamily.com
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COVID and addiction — the unseen connection Editor’s Note — This article is part of the monthly health related articles being produced by the Leamington Area Family Health Team. This month’s article was written by Jim Waldon, MSW. In the past year, much has been written and communicated about
the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the population. Pressures have ranged from financial, family, health, illness, social functioning, recreational, to name a few. The pandemic has also served to highlight the struggles many of us face related
OPP asking for help with robbery
KINGSVILLE — On February 9 at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Kingsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft that had just occurred. The suspect took a quantity of items valued at over $1000 from a store in the 300 block of Main Street in Kingsville. Security camera footage captured two person(s) of interest who police are attempting to identify. Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, Kingsville Detachment or Community Street Crimes Unit. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
to our mental health and addiction. Area social workers have noted specifically, two populations of people who, as a result of the pandemic, have had their feelings of well-being negatively affected. The first group is people who were struggling with addictions prior to the pandemic. The second group, are those who have developed an addiction during the crisis of the past 12 months. Counsellors working in the addictions field confirm that stress and anxiety are the number one
contributors to relapse for anyone in recovery from an addiction. Currently, the number of people experiencing increased stress and anxiety has never been greater, as many of us worry about ways COVID-19 is affecting ourselves and our families. This dramatic increase in stress and anxiety has been a significant contributing factor in many relapses into substance use. Local media reported six opioid overdoses between January 18 and 20, 2021. This was a dramatic increase, compared to the
William a. “Bill” Williams September 9, 1920 - February 29, 2016
! u o y k Than Thank you for all the condolences, prayers, cards, kind words, memorial donations, floral arrangements, food, phone calls and other acts of kindness we have received for the recent loss of our dear son/brother
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Two of the most effective and safe ways to manage and cope with mental health challenges, are exercise and social support. Incorporating exercise — especially walking — into your daily routine can be useful to clear the mind while also offering the opportunity to stay connected (at a safe distance) to the support people in your life. If you, or anybody in your life, is experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis, please call the Community Crisis Line at 519-973-4435.
CARD OF THANKS
IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of
same timeframe last year. Substance use can often appear very attractive to people who are looking for a coping tool that will assist to more effectively manage COVID-19 pressures. However, the consequence of using substances long term to cope with stressors, is this behaviour can lead to an addiction. It is essential to find healthy ways to manage stress and anxiety before they become overwhelming. Learn mentally healthy ways to cope with your anxiety when spikes occur.
Through your face we cannot see In our hearts as you will always be.
Edgar J. Chevalier
November 26, 1970 - January 24, 2021
Emilia Chevalier & Family
Missing you, with love from your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
Memory drifts to scenes long past, time rolls on but memories last; Sunshine passes, shadows fall, love’s remembrance outlasts all.
In Loving Memory of our dear Husband, Father, Opa
Anton GossmAnn April 27, 1928 – February 26, 2020
You left our home, but not our hearts. Forever loved by your wife Rosa (Ma), children Lilli, Peter, Anthony and their families. We miss you. Rest in Peace.
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Frances Holland
~ June 4, 1926 - February 25, 2018 ~
Missing your laughter and smiles that would “light up” everyone.
Mary Margaret Prince (Holland) ~ March 5, 1949 - May 4, 2017 ~
Happy “Heavenly” Birthday Mary Margaret!
Love Monte, Linda, Jay, Dave, and Families
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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ERCA approves draft budget
REGIONAL – The Essex Region ConImproving business processes, updatservation Authority has approved its ing IT infrastructure and information 2021 Draft Budget for circulation to its systems, completing a floodplain priormember municipalities. The budget to- itization study, addressing hazards and tals just over $10 million, and includes a restoration issues related to high lake levy request of $3,454,619. This is equiv- levels, significant rainfall events and clialent to $10.75 per person, an increase of mate change, restoring over 125 acres of 26 cents from 2020. natural habitat, and completing a signifThe budget responds to the changes icant habitat restoration and shoreline to Conservation Authorities Act includ- protection project on Pêche Island, in ed in Bill 229, which have widespread partnership with the City of Windsor, and significant implications for oper- are just some of the top priorities ERCA ations and program delivery with pro- has outlined for 2021. vincially-required identification and Chair Tania Jobin, believes that ERCA bifurcation of services into mandatory is best positioned to deliver regional enand non-mandatory categories. vironmental priorities in a cost effective “The proposed 2021 programs and way. services have been categorized into “The expertise that ERCA provides mandatory and non-mandatory ser- in regard to managing our watersheds, vices, based on the information that is is an effective and efficient way of encurrently available and in the absence suring our sustainably as a region,” she of detailed Regulations, or further guid- says. “For each municipality to individance from the Province,” explains Tim ually employ this type of expertise on its Byrne, CAO. “The mandatory programs own, would be cost prohibitive. What’s identified by the Act are quite limited more, ERCA has a longstanding track and confined to: risks of natural hazards; record of providing a significant return conservation and management of lands; on investment through outside investDrinking Water Source Protection; and ments in our region, in addition to its other duties and responsibilities under important programs and services.” other legislation.” The draft budget includes a reallocation of funding from non-mandatory services, using COVID-19-related service person and staffing reductions as an opportunity to piv- Pre-order before Thursday evening ot and redirect levy from by calling: 519-326-0994 outreach/events/com- Pick up at St. Michael’s Church 29 Elliott Street munications to mandated John Street Entrance to the Banquet Hall functions, primarily in watershed management and corporate services.
IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of our Beloved Friend
Lora
PercibaLLi
Who left us with broken hearts 3 years ago, February 26th, 2018
Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure. Forever loved by Jen, Emily, Jen, Tina, Marina and Marisa
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In Loving Memory of my beautiful Ma-Ma and Ba-Ba
Sui-En Lin & DE-ning Zhang
February 19, 1936 - June 28, 2020
July 6, 1933 - January 26, 2021
May you rejoice in Heaven!
Happy 60 Wedding Anniversary - February 19, 1961 th
Dear Ma-Ma and Ba-Ba, I never knew I could miss you this much. I never realized that you were the strength of my life until you were gone. I wish I told you how much I loved you and how much you mean to me. I wish I could turn back time, dear Ba-Ba, so I could be there to hold your hand when you took your last breath, I wish I said good-bye! I thought there would be years for Ba-Ba to enjoy some freedom on earth after Ma-Ma passed away on June, 28, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Little did I know his health was declining quickly. He didn’t want to fight for life anymore. He followed his beloved Sui-En on January 26, 2021, 2 days shy of her seven months passing. De-Ning was born on July 6, 1933 in Nan Jing China. He grew up in the biggest city of China Shanghai. Sui-En was born on February 19, 1936 in a small unknown town of West China - Sui Yuan. She grew up in Zhang Zhou, China. In 1953 Sui-En and De-Ning attended the same Biology class at Shanghai Fudan University. That’s where their 67 years long love story began. During 1957-1979 they worked together as researchers for the Institute of Hydro-biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, WuHan. In 1979 they moved back to Shanghai, worked together as senior engineers for Environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Petrochemical Corporation, China. In June 1994 Ma-Ma came to Canada to help me take care of my triplet daughters. A year later Ba-Ba came too. That was the longest time they had ever been apart.
Through the last 26 years Ba-Ba and Ma-Ma devoted their time and love to their grandchildren. With their selfless help, they all became loving and caring and well-educated people. Ma-Ma and Ba-Ba, I miss you dearly, tears still burst out whenever I think of you, but I know I must be strong, life must go on. Please keep watching over each of us from above, until the day we meet again. Here is a song for you, Ma-Ma and Ba-Ba, The legacy and memory of you will be with me forever. How does a moment last forever? How can a story never die? It is love we must hold onto. Never easy, but we try. Sometimes our happiness is captured. Somehow our time and place stand still. Love lives on inside our hearts, and always will. Minutes turn to hours, days to years, then gone But when all else has been forgotten, still our song lives on. Maybe some moments weren’t so perfect. Maybe some memories not so sweet. But we have to know some bad times or our lives are incomplete. Then when the shadows overtake us, Just when we feel all hope is gone We’ll hear our song and know once more our love lives on. How does a moment last forever? How does our happiness endure? Through the darkness of our troubles Love is beauty. Love is pure. Love pays no mind to desolation. It flows like a river through the soul Protects, persists and perseveres and makes us whole. Minutes turn to hours, days to years, then gone But when all else has been forgotten still our song lives on. That’s how a moment lasts forever when our song lives on. Rest In Heavenly Peace My Dear Ma-Ma and Ba-Ba Love always Mei-Zi (Lin-Mei) February 19, 2021
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Community Living starts membership drive REGIONAL — A strong membership is the foundation of any organization that makes a difference. Community Living Essex County is no exception and considers its members ‘inclusion champions’ — individuals, community members and businesses who lead the way by example, actions and in simple conversations with friends and neighbours, spreading the important message of inclusion. Community Living Essex County has officially kicked off their 2021 annual membership drive campaign with the goal of securing 200 members. Membership plays a critical role in influencing and supporting the priority work of the agency. Members can be anyone from individuals, businesses or families who believe in Community Living Essex County’s mission to support
people with an intellectual disability to achieve their goals and dreams and to realize their value as full citizens in our community. Prospective members are asked to consider becoming a member and have a voice in the direction of services and supports in the community. Please know that as a member, your support may be expressed in a variety of ways, including your time, your voice and/or your financial support through a membership donation. Are you ready to become an official Community Living Essex County inclusion champion? It’s easy to join. Find out more by visiting www.communitylivingessex.org and complete the easy online membership application; or if you have questions, please call 519776-6483, ext. 246.
Letter to the Editor
Writer enjoying recent tributes
GORE HILL PARTICIPATES IN SWEATER DAY
LEAMINGTON — On Friday, February 19, Gore Hill joined 53 other sites in the GECDSB and hosted Sweater Day. Staff and students were asked to wear their favourite sweater, hoodie or pullover, as the school’s temperature was reduced by 2 degrees to promote energy conservation. In the top photo are Grade 7 students, Liam Brown, Dylan Marchand, Andrew Demant, Alexis Beaul, Rachel Myers and Elizabeth Hamm. In the bottom photo, JK/ SK students join staff member, Trina Sokolowski, donning their favourite sweater. Left to right, are, Mlle Sokolowski, Evelyn Baird, Alexis Jarrold, Rachel Beaul and Kadar Shahrour. Photos submitted
Arrest for Leamington break-in LEAMINGTON — On Saturday, February 20, shortly before 6:00 a.m., members of the Leamington Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a report of a break and enter at a business at an Erie Street North address. Officers arrived on scene and subsequently located an individual nearby and took them into custody. As a result of investigation, police charged a 29-year-old from Leamington with the following offences: • Break, enter a placewith intent to commit indictable offence. • Theft over $5000. • Possession of property bbtained by crime over $5000. • Mischief over $5000. • Resist Peace Officer. • Possession of breakin instruments. • Fail to comply with Probation Order. The accused was transported to hospital for treatment of an injury and was later released. As a result of this interaction, the OPP has notified the province’s Special Inves-
tigations Unit (SIU) which has invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will
not be able to provide further information.
Pet of the Week RINGO
6 years old, female - I’m sure you can tell from my picture that I’m a bit of a scared girl. I’m the type of cat that likes to keep to myself unless I’m comfortable with you. I’m not looking for trouble but I can be sensitive at times, especially when I’m picked up, I hate feeling like I’m being forced to engage in something I’m uncomfortable with so I’m not the kind of girl you can scoop up when you feel like cuddling, I do best if I can do things at my pace when I’m comfortable. I have a beautiful purr you’ll hear in the morning and I love to play! My nicknames are ‘Rabbit’ and ‘Funny Bunny’, and I also love when you tell me I’m pretty (I mean I already know but a girl loves hearing it!). An adult only home would be best for me, I would love a calm and predictable environment so I can thrive and be successful. If you have the right space for me and are okay with an aloof girl like me that likes to do her own thing, then I can’t wait to go to meet you! Visit windsorhumane.org today to apply to adopt me!
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Dear Editor: I should like to tell you how much I enjoyed the article on the late Ron Haley in your most recent issue. Though I have resided in Leamington 58 years, I have to admit I was not familiar with the name. Perhaps I didn’t peruse the sports columns sufficiently. It may also be a measure of the man’s modesty to which you alluded. He sounds to have been a man with a rare sense of altruism and civic service. I also got great pleasure reading in
a recent issue of the peregrinations of Frank Salive, through the world of hockey and horse racing. I knew Frank and his parents, and reading the piece set me in a reminiscent mood. I believe besides Frank’s talent mentioned by you, he also was something of a human calculator. Any number of figures could be thrown at him and in seconds, he could compute them. The Sun recently has been a pleasure to read. Thanks. John Coggans, Leamington.
Community Calendar
FRIDAYS FEB. 26 - MARCH 26 ST. MICHAEL’S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN FISH FRY. Curbside pick up only. Pre-order before Thursday evening by calling: 519-326-0994 Pick up at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, John Street entrance to the Banquet Hall. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamingotn Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 Leamington Half Century Centre is holding a CURB-SIDE ST. PATRICK’S DAY CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER on March 17 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Tickets $20 each and must be purchased by March 2. Tickets available at the Leamington Half Century Centre or call 519-326-2521 for more info. ONGOING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - DO YOU LOVE POINT PELEE NATIONAL PARK? The Friends of Point Pelee are searching for Volunteer Board Members. If you are interested, please contact us by email: friendsofpointpelee@gmail.com MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot Road E. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Next meetings are March 3, 17 and 31. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us.
COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Food and clothing are available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580. PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.
PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princess St. (Central 33) Suite 212, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and confidential support - 519-326-0612. Business calls: 519326-3821.
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Wheatley Area Public School thanks essential workers WHEATLEY — The Wheatley Area Public School Parent Council recently challenged the students to give back to their community in any way they would like to, whether it be through snow shovelling, donating to the local food bank or just doing a nice gesture for a neighbour. The students also created Valentine cards for delivery to local longterm care and retirement homes. The Parent Council also partneed with the Southpoint Sun to offer students a chance to write a ‘Thank You’ letter to essential workers and have them published in the paper. What is an essential worker... my definition is anyone who is contributing to the greater good of mankind!!! Thank you to all the parents/guardians out there giving it their all to keep children safe and learning. Thank you to all the people running small businesses who are giving it their all!! Thank you to all the teachers, you’ve been asked to step outside your comfort zone and teach under conditions that are less than ideal. Thank you to anyone who is showing up each day giving it 110%. These last 12 months have been mentally exhausting but cheers to keeping your head up and persevering. Last but not least thank you to all my colleagues... you make patient care seamless in such a challenging time in healthcare. I hope the life lessons that we have learnt will impact how we embrace the day for years to come. Always, Kim G. Parent Council Chair
Dougie and Everly
The essential workers we would like to thank are our teachers at the Wheatley Tilbury Tots and at WAPS! Love, Dougie and Everly H.
Tegan
My mommy is a Nurse Practitioner. She goes to work every day to help people. We wish she could be home with us. Thank you mommy for helping people. My dad is a fisherman. He catches fish for people to eat. He has been home with us helping us with school. Thank you daddy for helping us and catching fish for people. Love, Tegan G.
Gannon
Thank you to all of our extended Tilbury Tots Family who help to keep our children safe! You continue to keep learning fun and safe! Love, Gannon G. __________________ Dear essential worker: Hi, I’m very, very grateful that you are helping our community. It’s great how you stay at work even though you have a chance of getting the virus. You are amazing, you are awesome, you are pretty much all words for great! Always remember, YOU CAN DO THIS!!! It takes a lot of courage and strength to stay at your job in these tough times, but you do, you are stronger than you know! Your work will always be remembered, it has got us so far! In a way you are a superhero to tons of people! Thank you so much for everything you have done! From Abby K.
ers and store workers and truck drivers for providing us food. Thank you everyone for working during Coronavirus19. Stay Safe. We can’t wait for it to be over and go play hockey again! From Bryce & Ryan B.
Emma
An essential worker is a very important person who sacrifices their life for the country and community. An essential worker is someone who provides everyday needs for people around the world. Essential workers are all around the community. An essential worker can be someone in your household or a family member. Some examples of essential workers are health care workers, first responders, grocery store workers and pharmacists. Essential workers are necessary for society in these times. For that we give a big thank you and are very grateful that you have made it possible for us to return to school. Thank you, essential workers, virtual hug from Wheatley Area Public School. Emma B.
Bryce and Ryan Grady
Thank you to my teachers Ms. Sallmen and Mrs. Jacobs for showing us what to do! I love you! Grady G.
Thank you teachers and workers at Wheatley Area Public School for keeping us safe so we can come back to school! Thank you Jade for helping us with online school and my grandparents for watching us so mommy and daddy can go to work. Thank you healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics for keeping us safe. Thank you farm-
to be hard to eat. First responders because you can be in big danger and if you couldn’t call them someone can break into your house and you can die. Brayden A.
Elyse
Some challenges these essential workers could face are dentists could have people with stinky breaths and have patients that don’t listen to what they tell them. Or for healthcare workers they’re put at huge risk at this point and time. And about grocery store workers, what about all those people that don’t know how to stand in line, or perhaps they don’t want to wear a mask. And what about our pharmacies, what would be done without our prescriptions to make us well? What about those people that put their prescription at the wrong pharmacy? And what about our first responders that are always ready to be at our need at any point in time, and have people prank calling them and have people that don’t want to cooperate. What I’m saying is thank you essential workers for always ready for our needs and necessities. And always ready, no matter if you’re cold, hot, tired or angry. Elyse C.
are essential workers, anybody who works in healthcare, construction workers and factory workers, banking, the military, and teachers. These people are the reason that most people don’t have to go and do things themselves they are the ones that risk their lives for the country the people that are in hospitals 12 hours a day. People that make sure our banking is right, people that respond if we need there help, the people that if we need help learning math we ask them. I just want to thank everybody that help out when people need help or people that risk their lives so other people don’t lose theirs. I just want to say thank you. Tyler F.
Adam
An essential worker is someone who helps people, makes food, saves lives and protects the country so I choose to talk about the police, firefighters, paramedics they help the country by stopping veilins, saving lives and putting out fires, risking their life to save others so we really need them. Adam G.
Brayden
Some essential jobs are doctors so you can know if you’re sick or have COVID-19. In my opinion a dentist because you need teeth and they can fix up your teeth if you have a cavity it’s going
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Tyler
I think that police, firefighters, paramedics
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Continued from page 13 they are working endless hours to keep us safe and they are literally putting their blood, sweat, and tears into trying to fight off this virus. Just think, if we didn’t have our nurses, doctors, nurse practitioners, and all of the other types of healthcare workers, we would be even deeper into the virus if it wasn’t for them and everything they do for us. Our healthcare workers face a lot of challenges in a day. You probably know some obvious ones like wearing a mask all day, having a hard time breathing, feeling very uncomfortable, or having to put so many layers and protection to protect them. But there are more that I think people don’t really talk about such as not being able to see their family or friends, or when the hospitals are low on staff, they have to work even harder. That can be emotionally and physically draining for a person. And I think that they are making an amazing sacrifice for us, putting themselves through that. I don’t think that thank you’s a big enough word to thank our essential workers. But when I say thank you I am truly meaning it. So here I am saying it, thank you!, thank you for everything you have done for us and everything you continue doing! You guys are the real heroes and we appreciate you so much! Avery H.
Gillian
Challenges healthcare workers face due to covid 19 is being short of staff and not having enough
PPE to keep themselves and others around them safe. Other challenges they face is not being able to be around family if they deal with patients who have covid all the time. And first responders have the challenges of going into people’s homes and always being exposed to others in order to help them. And with not enough staff and PPE it stress out the staff with more work and having troubles to keep them safe. Thank you for helping us get through the pandemic and being brace to continue to work and risk being around people with covid. Gillian L.
Cole
To me, an essential worker is someone who will fill the needs of people and not fill the wants. An essential worker is someone who is necessary to the flow of society and helps keep people safe. Essential workers are people like trade jobs and grocery store workers. Some problems they face are masks and in trade jobs like electricians, you are usually in tight quarters so if you’re a claustrophobe then it will make it worse because of the masks. Some problems for grocery store workers are the people who still think that COVID 19 is a hoax and if those people don’t bring in masks, it will cause you to be in danger. Thanks to all the essential workers out there for keeping the world working, have a nice day. Cole M.
Landon
A first responder is essential because without them who would want to put out fires like the one that happened in Chatham recently or probably die in the line of duty in order to protect society or rush out of the way in order to save the life of another person they don’t even know. A teacher because who would want to teach a bunch of ungrateful students or kids that will just give nothing in return and be ughhh great more math this is the worse or great a test let me do nothing and waste your time because I’m ungrateful for teachers – most students in the world. A factory worker because without them who would mass produce canned food or parts or making cans or metal objects like car parts or bolts and screws who would want to work in a massive loud factory and everybody is just misjudging what they do for us without many other places we are all essential in a way and that won’t ever end. Landon N.F.
Arabella
An essential worker is someone who provides everyday needs for a community of people. Without essential workers, we would be struggling especially during these tough times. Some examples of es-
sential workers are medical workers, grocery store workers, first responders, essential trades and banking. These people make an impact on our everyday lives whether it’s that you need medical treatment or just to get your groceries, you will always need them. These workers face many challenges throughout COVID-19. For example, a lot of medical workers can’t see their family because they don’t want to put them in any harm from this dangerous virus while still having to go to work every day making sure people get the medical attention they need. These people are very important in our community, so thank you to everyone who is still working to make sure we get the everyday essential needs in our lives. Arabella P.
Meghan
An essential worker to me is someone who provides everyday things that we need to live. These workers provide things that we would’t be able to survive without. I think jobs that are essential are healthcare workers, first responders, farmers, and grocery store workers. I think all of these jobs are essential because they provide us health, saftey, food and other essential items. Essential workers face many challanges like risking their lives for our safety, not being able to see family, and wearing masks for multiple hours everyday. I’m very thankful for all the essential workers that have worked during
the COVID19 pandemic so we all can be safe and get all the things we need everyday. Thank you!! Meghan R.
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Mason
An essential worker is someone who is necessary and provides a necessary need. I think that healthcare workers are essential because they are the ones that give us the vaccine and test us for covid. Without them, we would never know if we have covid or not. Another job that I think is essential is grocery store workers and food factory workers. I think that they are essential because they provide us with food. Without them we wouldn’t be able to get food easily. A third job that I think is essential is first responders. They come to any harmful situation or life threatening ones. Without them, we would have no one to confide in with our problems and the world would be a mess. Lastly, I just want to thank the essential workers for everything that they do. It keeps our world running and they put themselves in great danger. It takes a lot of courage to do that. So thank you. Mason S.
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An essential worker is a person who gives essential services or needs to a person or building. An essential job is a farmace because it gives you medical needs, grocery stores because it provides you with food and essential needs, water and food plants because the plant provides for the grocery stores. First responders because if you are in danger then you call 911 and there will be there. Food transporters like truckers because they transport the food to a factory and then tat factory transports the food to the grocery stores. Farms because they provide us with the food we need. Alek T.
Shelby
I think that truckers, grocery stores and factories are essential because the grocery workers and factories have to go to work with people that they don’t know and live with so they risk going to work especially with COVID and for the truckers they have to go to another country just to get the necessities. And some grocery workers bring people their groceries and necessities so they have to get close to them. Challenges they face are: Going to work and seeing other people, being in contact with peocontinued next page
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Wheatley Area Public School thanks essential workers Continued from page 14 ple and objects that other people have touched, finding a place to stop and get food, rest and going to the washroom. I would just like to say thank you to all the essential workers that are risking it all just to make sure that our community is healthy and safe and I hope that all of them are being safe. Written by Shelby W.
Decoda
Thank you essential workers for everything you’ve done. I really appreciate it. We need you to keep doing all this hard work because it helps everyone out during covid. From Decoda
keep people alive and you are exposed to COVID-19 every single day. Isn’t that insane? I think some people under-estimate how much work healthcare workers have to do everyday. To all healthcare workers: Your work is amazing, we can’t thank you enough and you can do this! Thanks again, from Wheatley Area Public School! Cameron S
have put in. You have had to make sacrifices for others to keep them alive. Your family has missed you and I’m sure you have missed them. I also would like to thank your family for all the support that they have given you. I know they too have had to make sacrifices to see you. I’m glad to see in some of your yards signs that recognize your hard work. Stay safe, Brody
Jack
Dear essential workers: Thank you all essential workers for the work and effort you have put in to help our community. Here is an inspiring quote to keep yourself going each and every day. “Never give up because great things take time.” Your effort will always be appreciated and remembered so thank you for what you have done for us. Jack
Maycie Tao
Thank you for your service. Frontline workers are amazing people and so are you. You make the world keep functioning. So thank you again for your service! Tao
Thank you so much front line. You have helped everyone stay safe. You will always be remembered. We love you and thank you for everything you’ve done to help us during Covid-19. You’re the best and nothing can replace you in our hearts. You’ve got this. You guys are the reason we’re still standing. You’re awesome!! Thank you. Love, Maycie M.
Lily-Ann
Aidan
Happy Valentines Day. Hello my name is Aidan I want to say thank you. Aidan
Dear essential workers: I really appreciate the work you have done for everyone I am pretty sure everyone appreciates it but it may be hard for you but we need you to keep doing the hard work you are doing so we can go back to normal and hanging out with friends and family. Thank you. Lily-Ann
The jobs I think are essential are First responders, Doctors/Nurses and people who supply others with things like medicine, Food, Water and other supplies. And also people like Mayors, prime minister’s and Presidents who keep people Inline and maintain Towns and cities. The challenges of being an essential worker are. For example Firefighters who make sure people are safe If something like A fire were to burn a house down The Firefighters would be there to stop It. Arron S.
Jonathan
Hi front line workers thank you for everything you have done and your service and keep it up! From Jonathan R.
Karly
Dear Essential workers, Thank you for all you do for us. Keep up the good work, remember things get better. We all love you so much for all you do for us. Karly F.
Ethan
Dear essential workers, I came to write you this letter of thanks. Not only me, but also probably everybody else in the world thanks you. Thank you for everything you have done for everybody. We need you to still keep your work. Don’t give up. Keep going. Don’t give up. Sincerely, Ethan S.
Brody Ricky
Dear essential workers: Thank you for all that you have done for us since March. I know you must be tired from all of the work you have done and the long hours you
Natalie
Thank you essential workers, for your hard work!! By Natalie
Thank You for everything you do! Ricky
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Ty
Dear front line workers: You will always be appreciated for what you have been doing for the past year. I know that you haven’t been able to see your own parents and family members during all of this. We know you have had to work a lot through this pandemic. For that we appreciate you. Thank you for doing this for us! From Ty
Arron
Mason
An essential worker to me is someone that takes care of people. and people That take care the environment and stuff around them to keep the places clean, eg. I think a construction worker is essential because they fix stuff that is not good or broken and they make roads for us and fix them. Also I think people that foster children workers should be as well because children deserve a good home and a second chance. And thats what an essential worker is to me. By Mason D.
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Hello Healthcare Workers! Thank you for your service that you do each and every day. If you are not a healthcare worker, imagine this: You have to work night and day, slip in and out of work, and you have to clean your house, maybe take care of your kids and pets, make food, go to the grocery store for meals you are planning, and on top of all that, you still have to
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LOCATION: The premises, known municipally as 20641 Tasker Road, are situate on the east side of the Tasker Road, along the north limit of the Kidd Line, and will be identified by signage on the property.
ACCOUNTANT PROPERTY/BUILDINGS: The existing structures on the premises consist of a sixty foot (60’) by eighty foot (80’) implement shed and small barn. The premises obtains water from a drilled well, located on the property, with access to natural gas. The property is being sold in all respects in an “as is” condition. OIL AND GAS LEASE: The property is subject to an existing lease in favour of ONCO Petroleum Inc., which will be assumed by the purchaser on closing. TERMS OF TENDER: Sealed tenders, which need only contain the tendered price and contact information, will be received by the undersigned until 4:30 p.m. on March 19, 2021, with the highest, or any, tender, not necessarily accepted. No deposit is required with the tender, but BARRISTERS the successful tenderer will be required to enter into an agreement of purchase and sale without conditions, except as to title, by March 26, 2021, and submit a deposit of $10,000.00 at that time. Transaction to close on or before BARRISTER• SOLICITOR April 23, 2021, with vacant possession on that date. NOTARY PUBLIC
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GREENHOUSE WORKER POSITIONS AVAILABLE Job duties include winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, ability to distinguish between colours, working with sprayer, clipping, suckering, lowering, deleafing, grading and transplanting crops, sorting, packing and stacking produce, detecting disease in crop, greenhouse clean-up and other duties as assigned. Job requires standing bending, kneeling for long periods of time, and working under hot, dusty, humid conditions. Fastpace environment, work under pressure, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, handeye coordination Sitting, combination of sitting, standing & walking, standing for extended periods. Location - rural area, working at heights in dusty, hot and humid conditions. $14.39 per hour, minimum 48 hours/ week including weekends and holidays. Permanent full time seasonal position. Beginning April 1, 2021. No education or experience required. Please forward your resume by email to ridgefarms@sympatico.ca.
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This week’s sports flashbacks come from February, 1993. Raiders down two games in playoffs The Leamington Rhine Danube Bantam Raiders are down two games in their six-point quarter final OMHA series with Woolwich. Despite holding the advantage in shots on goal, the Raiders find themselves down 4-0 in the series and on the brink of elimination. In game one in Woolwich, the Raiders lost 6-3. Aaron Setterington, Jamie Maksoud and Kris Moauro scored the Raiders goals. In game two, they dropped a 5-2 decision on Leamington ice. Chuck Smith and Jeff Baclig scored Leamington’s goals. Major Novices stand at 3-1 The Leamington Novices won twice and lost another to bring their record to three wins and one loss in their regional OMHA round-robin playoffs. They beat Riverside twice on the weekend, but dropped a 6-1 decision to Mooretown Sunday afternoon. In game one against Riverside, the locals skated to a 4-2 win, with two goals each from Sal Peralta and Jason Penner. Saturday’s game was a blowout, with Leamington winning 11-0. Penner, Stephen O’Neil and Justin Ingratta each scored twice to lead the pack. Single goals were scored by Doug McKeen, Kris Gabriele, Chris Manley, Dirk Monsma and Peralta. Tyler Dittus recorded the shutout victory. In Mooretown on Sunday, the locals could only muster one goal, as Mooretown scored four unanswered goals in the third to ice their win. Penner had Leamington’s only goal. Balteiro unbeaten Kingsville’s Gil Balteiro remains unbeaten as the Kingsville boxer defeated John Aranvosi of Bramalea, on Valentine’s Day. Aranvosi came out strong, but Balteiro gradually turned the fight to his favour for the win. Other local fighters to compete were Brian Deman, who lost when the fight was stopped due to a cut, Cardinal Carter champion, Trevor Gartner, who won by knockout in the first round. The boxers are coached by Andre Courtemanche and Doug Patterson of Kingsville. Two Lions attain all-star status Two Leamington Lions basketball players were chosen by league officials to represent LDSS on the Essex County All-Star team. It was no surprise that one of the league’s premiere players, Max Mastronardi, was chosen. He was joined in the honour by teammate Chris Tuquero. Pitbulls tag Seacliffe with first shutout in two years The International Hotel Pitbulls whipped the Seacliffe Hotel 8-0 to deal Seacliffe their first shutout in two years. Pitbulls goalie Richard Young stood tall in the pipes and kept the Seacliffe offense off the scoreboard. Meanwhile, he got scoring support from Duff McDonald, who scored four times and assisted twice. Brian Roach scored twice, while Bill Baird and Jim Mills had single tallies. Vorkapich enjoying U.S. college football Leamingotn’s Mike Vorkapich just completed his second season with the Michigan State University Spartans and gives credit to his coach, George Perles. The 6’4”, 210 lb outside linebacker made the team as a walk-on in 1991. The Spartans finished the season with a 5-6 record, and a season-ending loss to Illinois kept them out of the holiday Bowl. Coach Perles is the former coach of the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Essex 73s pressure the Leamington Flyers at the Leamington Arena in 1986-87. Photo courtesy of the Scott Holland Collection
Essex took close series 4-3
Looking back at Flyers-73s semi-final in 1987 by C. Scott Holland It is considered one of the Great Lakes Hockey League’s classic playoff contests and the two opponents were the Leamington Flyers and Essex 73s. What is hard to believe, is that it took place over 30 years ago at the Essex arena where about 1,600 fans gathered and another 500 were turned away. Only one thought occupied Flyers’ head coach Reg Mulholland’s mind the night of that game seven semi-final: “If the Flyers could tie it, the kids would look at one goal instead of looking ahead at a whole period.” Instead, the Essex 73s edged the Flyers 6-4 to win that semi-final contest and went on to meet Dresden in the finals. The Flyers’s head coach summed up the series when he said, “We had no pop left.” Injuries and the grind of two series — round one
against Belle River and the semi-final vs Essex - had left their mark on Leamington. The playoff demand was so great that it was emphasized by Flyers’ player Jeff Cantlon who lost 13 pounds in 13 games. Three players who suffered injuries saw limited playing time including Mike Dunmore, Rob Hickson and Rick Wright, while Jerry Ribble was out with a sore knee. Mark Weil, who had
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played only 12 games in regular season, was called upon to take to the ice for game seven. Mulholland credited the 73’s ability to respond at critical times as the key to their victory. The Flyers saw several leads disappear as Essex kept rallying, and two important goals late in the second cost Leamington. One of those was a shorthanded effort. “We couldn’t capitalize on our chances,” said Mulholland. At the end of the opening 20 minutes, it was tied 1-1 and late in the second it remained knotted at 3-3 before those two late Essex tallies put them ahead. But the Flyers inched closer with a goal six minutes into the third to make it a 5-4 game. However, Essex tabbed a goal minutes later to give them a two-goal cushion. “Our team worked well,” said Mulholland.
“All our kids filled their roles and did what they had to do.” That one elusive tally when it was 5-4 could have changed the outcome but it wasn’t to be. The estimated attendance for that seven-game series was 9,000. Many fans thought the old Windsor Arena should have been used for the series, since it would have allowed for increased attendance and revenue. The lineups: Essex - Garon (goal), Tolmie (spare goal), Finlay, Nagy, Cosgrove, Crowther, Miller, Merritt, Phillon, Rickeard, O’Neil, Shannon, D. Cantlon, Grenier, Roberts, Hossack, Tytgat, Jones, McDermott. Leamington - Tetzlaff (goal), Walling (spare goal), Stomp, Schmidtgall, Dan Munroe, Daniels, Ferguson, Rhoads, Wright, S. Symons, G. Symons, Derek Munroe, J. Cantlon, Romualdi, Raffoul, Weil, Hickson.
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Memories of pumping gas
Long before self-serve pump, I tripped over the gas stations became pop- hose and fell on my hands ular, Barb Pickard of the and knees in the snow. Toronto Telegram decid- The nozzle came out of ed to learn how to pump the filler pipe and joined gas. She said “the whole me in the snow. The car lesson took only fifteen minutes.” The customer’s car was a 1957 Chevrolet station wagon with a dealer sticker for Bill Sherk Ken-Clair Motors in Toronto. Because she was putting in behind me backed up and the more expensive ESSO went to another pump. EXTRA, this station wagI finally got the gas on probably had the 283 flowing in, but couldn’t cubic inch V8 engine. remember how much All Chevrolets in 1957 the driver wanted. Not had the gas filler cap clev- wanting to leave the hose erly concealed inside the again, I yelled until I got a tailfin on the driver’s side. reply: “Two bucks of the The year before, it was in- cheap stuff!” side the left rear taillight The next four hours housing. For 1958, it was were a blur. When 10 between the trunk lid pm rolled around, it was and rear bumper. On the time to go. I expected ’59 and ’60 Chev, it was to be fired. Instead, Mr. behind the rear license Lehman told me “we are plate. giving you lots of extra The photo of Barb Pick- hours because you need ard reminded me of my the practice real bad!” first night on the job at Always looking for stoHarold Lehman’s ESSO ries. Email billtsherk@symstation at Bayview and patico.ca. Broadway in Toronto. It was January 2, 1962, the coldest night of the year. When I served my first car, a ’54 Ford, I knew the gas cap was behind the rear license plate, just like on our family car. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SOLUTIONS I lifted the hose off the “From the ground up” pump, pulled down the New Homes Additions license plate, put the nozDecks Fencing zle into the filler pipe and Roofing Siding squeezed. Nothing hapGarages Sheds pened. I had forgotten to Windows Doors erase the previous sale Renovations Drywall from the pump. 519-791-3219 In heading back to the
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By C. Scott Holland Much of the summer of 1989 per week to Pontiac, Michigan to LEAMINGTON — Back in 1989, was spent competing in torturous, train on the ski slopes. Locally, mountain biking was a relatively difficult mountain bike competi- they had a 10-mile loop north of new sport. And in that year, one tions, one of which was the 1989 Talbot Road West and also used Leamington man, who had spent World Mountain Bike Champion- the Ridge hill and often had Tom much of his life as a teen and adult ship held at Mammoth Mountain, and Sue Omstead along with involved in motocross racing, California. them. switched sports. A total of 120 men entered the The Omsteads’ participation As he reached the age of 40, event in the 30 years and older was purely for fun and the fitness. Chris Deziel realized he could no category and Chris placed 50th. In Chris noted that there was a longer compete against kids who the women’s 26 and older catego- huge difference in real mountain were half his age or younger. So ry, Karen had a 9th place showing bikes and the ones bought in local he quit and adapted his skills to out of 31 entered. In the Kamikaze stores. “The real mountain bikes a similar sport. He had begun Downhill which was a race down have to endure the torture with mountain biking a few years pri- the 11,000 ft. mountain as fast as thick tires for riding both on and or and that had turned into a full possible, Chris finished 50th and off road, have straight handle bars time fitness hobby. Karen was 12th. and thicker frames,” Soon his wife, Karen joined him. he said. “There are t ou l zie De “It’s a totally also lower speeds ris Ch ziel and stead, Karen De t Holland Collection Om e Su different kind of for hill climbing d, ea st Tom Om the Scot oto courtesy of workout,” Chris and short mountain on the trails. Ph said. “It’s a lot bikes built for duharder.” rability, rough and As an added bendifficult terrain.” efit, it was someThe Deziels adthing that they both mitted the sport could do. can be dangerous At the time, Karand advised that en noted, “He apthe danger comes plied his motocross in not knowing skills, which made how to handle it easy for him while and control the I had never done bike. There is things like jumping need for safety over logs with bikes. equipment as Chris enrolled me in well — proper helmets, a school in Vermont After 10 summer races, gloves and eye wear. with professionals to teach me.” Karen captured first-place at an “It’s a really great sport,” Karen Initially for both of them, it was Addison Oaks, Michigan event. said. “A wonderful form of fitness just for fun, but soon it became a Weekly practices took up about and lots of fun.” serious sport. 14 hours, as well as traveling twice
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