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By Mark Ribble TORONTO — With one short, spoken paragraph, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that Leamington and Kingsville could join the rest of the province in advancing to Stage 2 in the province’s plan to reopen the economy. Small business owners in this area rejoiced simultaneously, clinging to the words of the Premier as he announced that the change would take effect Tuesday at 12:01 am. He also promised to come to Leamington/Kingsville to get a haircut in the very near future. “I want to personally thank the people of that area for their patience and understanding,” he said. Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald’s immediate reaction was relief. “This is a sign of hope that one day we will return to a new normal, but a normal nonetheless,” she said. MacDonald had spent some time on the phone with Premier Ford on Saturday morning and he indicated then that they were working on a plan to get the area re-opened as soon as possible. The announcement still came as a welcomed surprise to area business people and residents. Donny Pacheco, owner of Jose’s Bar and Grill had three words, “Small town strong!” Melanie McCabe and Shelby Hunter at The Hair Café shed tears of joy. Wendy Parsons, general manager of the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce, was pleasantly surprised by the announcement. The chamber has members in both Leamington and Kingsville. We are overwhelmed by finally being able to move into Stage 2 to join with the rest of Ontario,”she said. “Please be safe, be positive and be kind.” Heather Brown, co-owner of The Main Grill and Ale House in Kingsville, was equally happy. She was also a leading voice in last week’s media conference in Kingsville, where local businesses banded together to address the Stage 1 situation. “We’ve been waiting for a long time and are happy to get moving forward,” she said. “Like a bird who’s wings have been clipped, it’s longing to fly,” added Rob Makhlouf of Freddy’s. “We’re anxious to spread our wings.” Chad Robinson at Crave Family Grill and Pub says he’s ready. “Moving to Stage 2 is the opportunity Crave has been waiting almost 4 months for,” he said. “We will be ready to serve our community safely.” Kevin Renaud at Armandos Leamington added, “I am excited to finally serve our community on our patio. It is just a start, and we are looking forward to opening the dining room soon as well. “ Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos, added, “As we enter into Stage 2, please support our local businesses and help rebuild our local economy.” “This represents the best way that we can celebrate this important announcement today,” he said. “Let’s support those that are invested in where we are in every sense of the word and in every definition of what community stands for.”

Among the first customers at Jose’s Bar and Grill in Leamington as their patio opened on Tuesday, were Rema Rawlings, left, and Pat Mastronardi. The two were comfortably seated and happy to be placing their order with waitress Angela, as Jose’s owner Donny Pacheco, right, made sure everything was going smoothly. Sun photo

June 27th Miracle reaches 2 million lbs. WINDSOR-ESSEX — The success of the June 27th Miracle was evident all throughout Windsor-Essex as the donations of food poured in from all communities. As volunteers spent the past week sorting and packing the donations in various locations, it was becoming even more evident just how much of a success it was. Arena floors were packed all over Windsor-Essex. When the tally was complete, the people of Windsor-Essex donated over

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Local salon at the ready to get back on track

LEAMINGTON — The wait for Stage 2 is over for The Hair Café and they couldn’t be happier. Co-owners Melanie McCabe and Shelby Hunter were anxiously awaiting word that Leamington and Kingsville could advance to stage 2 of the province’s plan to re-open the economy. That decision came down on Monday, bringing relief and tears of joy to the business partners. The Hair Café, like other salons in the area, was held back from opening their doors due to the COVID-19 restrictions and the area staying in Stage 1. The pair have been in business for 13 years and have been at their location at 1 Iroquois Road in Leamington for the past five-plus years. “We kind of fashioned it after (the tv show) Friends,” said Hunter. “We wanted people to feel at home. Hence the name.” Normally a bustling location, during the months of COVID lockdown, the salon fell silent. McCabe and Hunter can’t wait for it to be bustling again, but cautioned their customers that the way they do business has changed a bit. Salon stations have been spaced out to follow health guidelines and they will only be allowed to work on one client at a time. That means less people in building than there used to be. “It will give us more one-on-one time with our clients, but it makes our job a little more difficult,” said McCabe. Besides McCabe and Hunter, they

rent chair space to three other stylists and an esthetician, all of whom have a busy following. Individually, they’ve all been fielding calls asking for appointments. “We have all received numerous text messages and voicemails from anxious clients,” said Hunter. “I’ve got a list of over 100 people to call back.” The two have taken the time during the shutdown to take some infection control courses so they’ll be ready to tackle and adhere to the Ontario Health guidelines. Over the next few days, the Hair Café will gradually get back into business. Clients will be contacted and appointments will be made. They remind clients to wear a mask and be patient with them as they get opened up. To make an appointment, you can call 519-322-0122 and leave a message. Someone will get back to you as soon as they can. The partners are on the same page when it comes to getting their business back up and running. They miss their clientele. “It’s emotional,” said McCabe. “These people are like our family.” They’ve received many supportive phone messages over the past three months. It gives them an extra appreciation for their clientele. They are also on the same page when they look back on the past three months and say, “We are women in business and we are strong.”

Melanie McCabe, left, and Shelby Hunter at the entrance to their business, The Hair Cafe, on Iroquois Rd in Leamington. The business partners are anxious to get started after the Stage 2 announcement on Monday. Sun photo

Restaurateur sentenced to nine years in wife’s death LEAMINGTON — On June 28, 2017, Leamington restaurant owner Cheng Sun was arrested by Ontario Provincial Police after his wife’s body was discovered inside the kitchen of their restaurant on Talbot Street East. Sun, 53 at the time, had called 911 himself to let

police know what he had done. He was arraigned the next day on first-degree murder charges. His wife, 46-year-old Weiqong Du-Sun, died sometime during the day on June 28, 2017. Her body was found covered in blood on the restaurant’s kitchen floor, with

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a white shoelace around her neck and a handful of $20 bills thrown across her body. According to testimony at Sun’s trial in October of last year, he confessed to the crime the next day, but pleaded not guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree murder. Sun’s recollection was foggy, but he knew he had done something to his wife. The couple’s relationship had been strained for several months prior. She was planning on returning to China and had purchased airline tickets to do so. The couple had purchased Break Time Corner from the original owner a couple of years before the incident. In October of last year, Sun was found not guilty of second-degree murder, but guilty of manslaughter. Last week, he was sentenced to a nine-year prison term. Superior Court Justice Paul Howard handed down the 23-page decision and credited Sun with 54 months for the 36 months he has already served. Effectively, this puts Sun back out on the street in four-and-a-half years. The crown was seeking a 12-year sentence.

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As more businesses and services reopen, and with social gatherings increased to 10 people, we all must continue our efforts to protect each other. Wheatley’s Connie Scheibner is raising funds to fight kids cancer. She is currently training to ride 500 km throughout August during the Great Cycle Challenge. Submitted photo

Wheatley woman raising money through Great Cycle Challenge By Mark Ribble WHEATLEY — Connie Scheibner has a plan to enjoy the outdoors while staying fit and raising money to fight kids’ cancer. She will attempt to cycle 500 kilometres throughout the month of August and is hoping local residents will help her raise funds for the cause. “Families are struggling right now,” she said. “There must be something I can do to help.” Scheibner was going through a scare with one of her four sons last year when the Great Cycle Challenge caught her eye on Facebook. Normally run in June, the challenge has been pushed back to August this year and Connie is taking advantage of that extra time to train and raise some funds to put toward her challenge. “I want to show people there is something out there,” she said. Right now, she is taking bottle and

can donations at curbside at her house on Lynn Road. Those bottles and cans will be redeemed at the Wheatley bottle return and the funds donated to the cause. Originally from Germany, Scheibner has been living in Wheatley for about five years, with her husband and four sons. She sees this as a way to help the community support kids with cancer. You can donate directly to the challenge as well, by going to her donation page at www.greatcyclechallenge.ca/ Riders/ConnieScheibner, where you can pledge for her ride. During the month of August, The Pogue in Wheatley has also agreed to donate $1 from each meal to her cause. She also plans a silent auction with some locally donated artwork from area artists, which will be announced on her Facebook page.

Point Pelee open for daily access

LEAMINGTON — On Monday, June 29, Point Pelee National Park opened up for daily visitors from 7:00 a.m. to sunset, seven days a week. Visitors now have access to the main road, from the front gate to the Visitor Centre, as well as day-use trails, including cycling accesss, day-use areas, including green spaces, picnic areas and beaches. Select public washrooms will be open throughout the park and all parking areas are now open. The transit from the Visitor Centre to the tip is currently not running. Access to the tip can be made by foot from the Visitor Centre parking

lot. Construction and road paving continues within the park so visitor may experience some delays. Point Pelee’s oTENTik camping will be open beginning July 15. All previous reservations up to an including July 14 will be cancelled and refunded. Any existing reservations from July 15 and on will

be honoured. Parks Canada will begin accepting new reservations for camping beginning at 8 am on July 9. There will be no group camping at Point Pelee for the remainder of the season. Visit www.pc.gc.ca/ pelee to see what is open before you visit.

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Happy Birthday Canada! - With a twist

CANADA DAY THROUGH THE CAMERA’S LENS

Canada Day throughout the region took on a different twist this year with the virus pandemic affecting large gatherings and cancellation of most community events. Everyone had their own way to celebrate and we caught several shots of the goings-on in and around the area. In the top row, left photo, are Lincoln Renaud and his mom Kristy, who were out for a tricycle ride on Canada Day. Next, Laurie Dulac and her daughters Delaney and Jocelyn, celebrated with fancy glasses and hats. In the top right, we have a celebration of Canada Day in Wheatley, where Blake Wright, Jaxon Perkins, Evan Wright and Brooklyn Wright had fun. In the middle row of photos, the Singh family on Joanne Court in Leamington has a yearly tradition of giving out Sikh food and cold water to anyone passing by, such as the Neufeld family, shown here with Joshua and Austin out front, and mom Margaret on the right. Nathan and Layla Wiebe volunteered for the day to help Harpreet Singh hand out food. Also, David Epp, MP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington made his way through the area communities with his big Canadian flags on his big red truck. In the bottom left photo, Robert ‘Shorty’ Wallace’s annual Canada Day ceremony wouldn’t be complete without the raising of a new Canadian flag in his backyard. In the middle photo, Leamington resident Ryan Issell poses in his All-Canadian beaver shirt on his front porch.Lastly, there is not much more Canadian than a moose with a Canadian flag draped across its back, on Alderton Street in Leamington. Sun photos

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Letter to Editor

Councillor goes to bat for mayor

Dear Editor: Recently, a friend of mine commented that our Mayor is taking a lot of punches on social media sites daily. This person asked me, “Don’t you feel obligated to help?”. I quickly told her, “You know my policy — don’t engage controversial town discussions on social media”. Sure, I get sucked in every once in a while, to comment on something that’s light or safe, or share something that I think the public needs to be aware of to help form a better opinion. I make it a priority to share my opinion when it counts ‘at the table.’ The table I’m referring to is the council table. This selected group needs to step up to bat on important topics that are considered ‘hot button’ decisions for the community. Council has to be educated and informed to the best of our ability and weigh in. I think all my fellow council members would agree — I do my best to express my thoughts when the heavy matters present themselves. But back to our Mayor. I was a strong proponent to candidate MacDonald leading up to the election. I often recommended her not to engage on social media. I would warn her, “You can’t win that fight, and it never ends.” The election happened and the business of the municipality continued on. Council discussed the pitfalls around social media and advised her to concentrate on our important term and tasks at hand. Continue to voice your thoughts as she always does at the council table and speak as our collective leader when the right

forum presents itself (media, County Council, AMO, community events). Have fun on social media, share pics of the grandkids, point out or highlight exceptional people, projects, and organizations in our community. But, don’t go ‘tit-fortat’ with some individuals on Facebook. Forget that! Some aren’t even from Leamington. The Mayor is juggling a never-ending book of projects, policy, causes and assistance that need her attention. You and I want her prepared, when she places or takes a call to important movers and shakers that shape the well-being of Leamington. I think social media can be very toxic and poisoned. This popular form of information and communication has taken the place of proper research, one-on-one conversations and proper data. Every Tom, Dick, Harry and Sally can now tee off on anything their upset little fingers can pound

away. Time is tremendously abundant when it comes to this small but vocal group that tears apart a message that is genuine. You might not agree with that message, but punting it out there like a beachball at a rock concert, ganged up on by other upset people is unhealthy and unproductive. Social media has this incredible ability to suck others in as well. Others that are usually upbeat and optimistic — good people sometime take the bait, and join in on toxic discussion that only helps weaken their cause. If only they realized the power of the pen, how a ‘well written’ letter to council is received. You might be surprised to know, we don’t get many. We do get phone calls, get stopped in public, we get emails, texts and messages, but nothing beats the ‘letter to council.’ Appearing as a delegate can be difficult and sometimes backfires. Not everyone realizes the pressure of the mo-

ment to speak in front of council, but a well written letter carries massive weight. We’ve spoken as a council before that the response should come from the Mayor if response is required. That letter sits in our agenda and helps us form the best decision that’s fair to the entire community. Last time, in regards to our Mayor…this councilor supports her leadership, especially when it comes to her work on anything COVID related to the business of Leamington. I’m in touch with her daily. My most popular texts to her are, “got a sec?” or “any new news?” Her schedule is full, time is tight and BS has no place in her daily calendar. There’s a time and place for politics, but I think it’s in the community’s best interest to rally around the person you placed in control when the you-know-what hits the fan. Signed, Councilor Tim Wilkinson

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LEAMINGTON — Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald were busy handing out hand sanitizer packages to local businesses who arrived at the Roma Club parking lot on Tuesday morning. Another event took place Tuesday afternoon at Kingsville Arena. The initiative was made possible through a collaborative effort between the Leamington Chamber of Commerce, Leamington and Kingsville BIAs, Municpality of Leamington, Town of Kingsville, City of Windsor, Hiram Walker & Sons, Highbury Canco, Roma Club and Laser Transport. Sun photo

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Stage 2 here we come

So as we tiptoe into Stage 2 in Leamington and Kingsville, I hope everyone cautiously takes advantage of this new status to create a new normal. By cautiously, I mean take the necessary precautions when out in public, but let’s show our small businesses the love they de- Mark Ribble serve. I drove through parts of ChathamKent on the weekend and noticed a lot of good things on restaurant patios. Business was booming in Tilbury and when I came back through Wheatley, it seemed busier there too. People are beginning to see a new normal at the end of a long dark tunnel. Of course there are still those conspiracy theorists out there who believe that Bill Gates has something to do with this. There are also a number of people who think this is no worse than the flu or common cold. The difference to me is that, if you have the flu, you feel it in every bone in your body. When you feel that bad, you tend to stay home and away from people. In other words, you social distance from as many as you can. The scary thing about COVID is, you may not know you have it. This presents an extra danger, in that you can unknowingly spread it like wildfire among your friends and family. After last weeks column about wear-

ing masks, I actually got called a sheep by someone on Facebook. I’ll wear that as a badge of honour I guess, right below my mask. The guy that called me a sheep was pinning the virus on Trudeau and anti-Trumpers in the US, saying that they are responsible for hysteria about the virus, manufactured to get Trump out of office. Can people not see that this has nothing to do with politics? Someone else on social media suggested that they’ve noticed “nobody dies from covid until they go to hospital”, effectively saying that somehow the hospitals are in on this. After all the work our front line people have done in the face of danger, that’s a slap in the face to them. These are otherwise educated people who are putting these theories out there. Look, I’m not a doctor in any way, shape or form, but I do have a certain amount of common sense. It’s not the flu. It’s not a common cold. Science tells us otherwise, and no, the mainstream media isn’t manufacturing numbers to gain ratings. Nobody is planting chips in our brains. Elvis is not alive in Kalamazoo and Neil Armstrong actually did land on the moon.

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Photos from Kingsville-Gosfi eld Heritage 1790-2000 Photo courtesy of theSociety Kingsville ArchivesA Stroll Through Time

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This This is a photograph of John J. Malott andoutside his family, taken Beach at Cedar Johntaken J Malott photograph of an unidentiﬁ ed family, standing the Cedar DrugBeach. Store, was in was a local grape grower around 1904. If you can identify any of these people, please contact the late 1940s or early 1950s.

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Letter to Editor

Writer asks mask questions

Dear Editor: Face masks are mandatory in banks and stores, etc. I find a mask very uncomfortable. I can just imagine what store cashiers, bank clerks and others, who must deal with the public one-on-one, are going through. My question is, why must they wear a mask?

They are working in a sterile environment, wearing a mask, behind plexiglass, with hand sanitizers, at a safe distance. I suggest the person entering such establishments must wear a mask. After all , they are coming into a so-called safe area. Signed, Lloyd Grandmaison Kingsville

Kingsville waiving tax penalties until end of this month

KINGVILLE — The Town of Kingsville is waiving penalties and interest on tax and water accounts until July 31, 2020 in order to provide residents with the flexibility to manage their cash flows during this time of crisis. Any residents on a pre-authorized payment plan will have payments withdrawn as scheduled, unless alternative direction is provided to the Town. In the absence of further waivers, interest and penalties will be calculated on outstanding balances as of August 1, 2020.

Gresik, Jean Elizabeth (nee Welsh) 98 years, passed peacefully on Monday June 29, 2020 at Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare - Dr. Y. Emara Centre. Loving wife of the late Edward Walter Gresik. Cherished mother of Richard “Rick” Gresik (Brenda) and Mary Ann Kouvelas (Karry). Adored grandmother of Alison (Shawn), Melody (Ben), Mark (Crystal), Stephanie (Matthew), Joanna (Marc) and Ben (Amanda). Proud great-grandmother of Isabelle, Lia, Charlotte, Nico, Owen, Liam, Landon and Lucas. Predeceased by her grandson Joseph (Christine) (2019) and her sister Erma Geegan. Jean was a great wife, mother and grandmother who spent her entire life taking care of those she loved. She worked as an executive secretary for the Essex county library for many years until retirement. She spent her time, golﬁng, gardening and baking the best apple pies in the world. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Saturday, July 4, 2020 from 12 p.m. until time of the Funeral Service to celebrate Jean’s life at 1 p.m. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and funeral are limited to a speciﬁc number of visitors. ONLY THOSE WITH AN APPOINTMENT WILL BE ALLOWED IN. PLEASE BOOK AN APPOINTMENT AT www.reidfuneralhome. ca TO SECURE A DESIGNATED TIME TO PAY YOUR RESPECTS. All visitors must remain in their cars in our parking lot until their designated time and one of our staff members comes to invite you into our facility. Everyone must wear a mask. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer’s society of Windsor Essex County. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Granville, Joseph William We are saddened by the loss of Joseph William Granville, July 5, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband to late Betty (2017). Loving father to Joseph Lamarsh (Deb), Betty – Jo Bennett ( Brian), Michael Granville (Lynn), Louie Granville, Ken Lamarsh (Susan), Sandy Lamarsh, Judy Montpetit (Harry), Brenda Lamarsh, Steven Lamarsh, Beloved son of the late Georgina Armstrong, and Joseph A. Granville, Brother of the late Donna McWade, late half brother to Bill Armstrong. Joe will be missed by sisters, Lenora Ann Granville, and Janice E. Granville. He was a most loving grandfather and great grandfather, uncle, and a dear friend to almost everyone. Dad you will be missed and loved forever and always by all to the moon and beyond!! A celebration of life will take place at the family home at a later date, arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home – Kingsville. If so desired, donations in Joe’s memory would be appreciated to the charity of choice or ﬂoral arrangements to Betty- Jo’s home. Condolences for the family, may be added at www.KendrickFuneralhome.com

Peralta, Salvatore “Sam” 92 years, passed away on Thursday, July of obituary to run 2, 2020 Proof at Chartwell Leamington. Beloved husband of the July late8, 2020 Pietra (1999). Dear Southpoint Sun father of Josephine $100, Testa (Joe), theplus late$13 hst = $113 Vito Peralta (Vita), Nick Peralta (Suzan), Anna Caradonna (Joe), the late Jerry Peralta (Tammy), Any and John Peraltaplease (Jackie). Loving Nonno of changes email 21 grandchildren and caring great Nonno of 32 great sun@southpointsun.ca grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Girolamo Peralta Thanks. of the late Vita Rubino, (late Agatha) and brother-in-law the late Nicolo Adragna, and the late Rosaria Adragna. Salvatore will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Salvatore retired from the H.J. Heinz Co. after 30 years of service. He was one of the original Board Members of the Leamington Roma Club. Salvatore was so proud of his Italian heritage, his Canadian citizenship along with his many accomplishments but above all, proud of his family. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631 on Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, Visitation and Mass are limited to a speciﬁc number of visitors. ONLY THOSE WITH AN APPOINTMENT WILL BE ALLOWED IN. PLEASE BOOK AN APPOINTMENT AT www.reidfuneralhome. ca TO SECURE A DESIGNATED TIME TO PAY YOUR RESPECTS. All visitors must remain in their cars in our parking lot until their designated time and one of our staff members comes to invite you into our facility. Everyone must wear a mask at visitation and at Mass. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Erie Shores Health Foundation. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Leslie, Keith Roger Born April 14,1957 in Leamington, Ontario. Passed peacefully after a long battle with heart failure July 3, 2020. Knowing heProof lived his to oflife obituary to run its fullest with much love, laughter and shenanigans and 8, 2020 is now Riding Free.July Keith was the only boy,Southpoint and the Sun youngest child, of plus the late $100, $13 hst = $113 Fred & Joyce (Bailey) Leslie. He definitely broke the mould and loved to drive his sisters crazy in true little brother fashion, enough so that a story of a flying hairbrush aimed at his head was laughed about often. The fun didn’t stop as please email Keith grew Any older, changes he was always good for a laugh, the life sun@southpointsun.ca of the party and quite the tease (just ask any of his nurses). Keith was a dedicated and hard-working man who would give Thanks. the shirt off his back if needed. Keith “Rubberball” worked for H.J. Heinz Company of Leamington, Ontario for 30 plus years starting in the warehouse then driving transport for 28 years and finishing his last working year in the warehouse before retiring in 2012. Everyone, everywhere that Keith met driving truck had great things to say about him, some became close friends, some were so close that they became family. Keith made a lot of people part of our family, anyone who needed a helping hand, a handy man, a friend, a place to lay their head, someone to cry with, talk to, have a coffee or drink with or just needed a big “Teddy Bear” hug or handhold. He was a rock, a solid foundation, an amazing father, Papa, brother, son, uncle, mentor and a light in the dark to countless people who he considered part of our family. Keith had many interests and hobbies through the years that brought him into many people’s lives, most recently singing or listening to his favorite Elvis songs, his fishing boats and his 1978 Shovelhead Harley Davidson “The Boneshaker”. Many wouldn’t be the people they are had they not known Keith and all his love, patience, kindness and the fact that he was always there whenever he was needed, no (or few) questions asked. Keith bravely faced the end as he did the rest of his life, Head On, often joking about things (taking him out back in a wheelbarrow was a common joke among family) and keeping the mood light hearted for those around him as much as for himself. Instead of the wheelbarrow though, we have decided a more traditional farewell and cremation was the way Proof to send of himobituary peacefully to intorun his forever home. Keith has joined Cindy Mangile and is remembered by the mother of his children Diana (Klauke) Mike Brown, his July 8, 2020 loving children Tosha & Vince Lajoie, Adam Leslie & Annie SunHonorary Dad to many Montgomery, DavidSouthpoint & Nicole Leslie. including Sue$100, Hedrickplus and Duncan Chris Hutchinson, $13 hstBoggs, = $113 Andrew Roberts and Sarah Lellis, Kim and Tanner Walsh, Clarence and Jess Mills, Becca Monaghan. PAPA of Michael & Felicia, Matthew & Cristina, Madi, Alex, Eden, Lexi, Peyton, Asher, Maisy, Silas and Myles. Brother of Norma & Gord Hall Any and the late Carolplease (the lateemail John Pinard) & Jim changes Bishop. Son-in-law of Gerhard & the late Elsie (Neufeld) sun@southpointsun.ca Klauke. Brother-in-law of David & Sandy Klauke, Sieglinde & Jerry Omstead, Ellen Thanks. & Rick McCleary, Timothy Klauke & Rosemary Toye. Uncle and Great-Uncle of Darryl & Grace Hall – Joseph (Coquia), Chad & Jenn Hall, Heidi Omstead-Nikolas & Jerrett (Sawyer), Andrew & Amanda Klauke-Reese, Emma, Brynn & Haddy, Joshua & Stephanie Omstead-Maura, Michael & Amy Klauke-Brooklynn,Boston & Jonathan, the late Christopher Omstead, Sarah Klauke, Daniel Klauke, Caleb McCleary, Jeremiah McCleary, Reuben McCleary, Gilbert Klauke , Keziah Klauke. Thank you for your support and love at all hours of the day and night for Keith in the last few years Erla Recker, the late Dwayne & his wife Jane Leslie, Kelly & Rob Milligan, Cliff Chute, the late Marcel Gregoire & spouse Carrie Harrington. A very special “Thank You” to John and Marlene Cats, long time friends, Keith couldn’t have had peace of mind and spirit without your comfort and counsel especially in his last few weeks. To all friends and family who gave Keith love and support, we Thank You all SO Very Much!! We know many of you would like to show your love, in lieu of flowers, Keith has asked that you instead make a donation to any of the charities that he supported by riding his Harley many times … Hogs For Hospice (Leamington)- hogsforhospice.com, Down Syndrome Association Of Ontario - dsao.ca or Heart and Stroke Foundation - heartandstroke.ca Arrangements entrusted to Considerate Cremation & Burial Services, 52 Scott Street West, St. Catharines (between Ontario Street & South Service Road), 289-362-1144. Online condolences may be made at CCBSCares.ca

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are a master of turning the tides very quickly. You may need to do so as you face an unforeseen challenge this week. Roll your sleeves up and get to work. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Communication with others seems to be going well and you have a full social calendar, Taurus. This will boost your self-esteem and possibly propel you toward new goals.

GORE HILL STUDENTS WORK ON PROJECTS

LEAMINGTON — Gore Hill students continued to engage in the Distance Learning during the last days of school. After participating in a virtual music lesson on the various sections of the orchestra, they were challenged to create their own orchestra display according to the family names. Left, sisters Katie and Gemma Desborough show their arrangement of the orchestra according to their families. Right, Andrew is ready to conduct his orchestra that he has arranged according to the music lesson. Sumbitted photos

IN MEMORIAM

Thomas Bekaan

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Don’t feel like you need to make sense of everything all of the time, Gemini. Sometimes things will work themselves out and will become more clear with time.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Finding a comfortable point in a relationship may take some time, Leo. But once you are there, it will feel like this was the course from the beginning. Just have a little patience. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You may be full of fast-paced energy this week, Virgo. This is an extension of your lively, upbeat nature. You can make tremendous career strides with very little effort.

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of a Very Dear Husband, Dad and Papa

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Do not hesitate to take advantage of an opportunity or it could cost you, Libra. Push your indecisiveness to the side once and for all and jump in.

Ron Raymont February 21, 1944 – July 9, 2015

1935-2017

God took you Home July 12th. Your spirit is with us always. All our love till we meet again. Reta, Henry, Cindy, Karl, Jenny, Grandchildren and Families

♥ The Southpoint Sun office is currently closed to the public. If you’d like to place an announcement ad, please contact us via email at sun@southpointsun.ca or leave a message at 519-398-9098

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Relating to others can sometimes be difficult for you, Cancer. You tend to see things more deeply and emotionally than others. Afford others the chance to express themselves.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you are currently in a great place to make a significant move in your life. You have what it takes to make a push toward big goals. Opportunities come from all angles. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 It may take some time to rally from a physical slump, Sagittarius. Once you’ve committed to a fitness routine, expect a learning curve until you get into the swing of things.

Time slips by and life goes on, But from our hearts, you’re never gone. We think about you always, we talk about you too, We have so many memories, but we wish we still had you. Forever in our hearts and always on our minds. All Our Love, Sharon, Rod and Rosalyn, Jodi and Edwin and families

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Someone might be trying to ruffle your feathers by invading your personal space, Capricorn. Set the boundaries politely but effectively. Don’t give in to childish behavior. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, things may be moving more quickly than you are comfortable with right now. If you need to slow the pace, put on the brakes and explain why to others.

IN MEMORIAM

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, now is the perfect time to start a work-at-home routine or take a pre-existing situation to the next level. Productivity is booming.

In Loving Memory of

JAMES BERTRAM BRIGGS July 8, 1924 - April 3, 2014

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JULY 5 - Edie Falco, Actress (57) JULY 6 - 50 Cent, Rapper (45) JULY 6 - Ringo Starr, Musician (80) JULY 8 - Milo Ventimiglia, Actor (43) JULY 9 - Jack White, Musician (45) JULY 10 - Phyllis Smith, Actress (69) JULY 11 - Alessia Cara, Singer (24)

Those who have passed from this world die only when we, whom they loved, forget them. So we'll celebrate your birthday July 8 but spend it missing you. Yesterday, Today, Forever. Sharon and family

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This spot is available for $75 per week. Call Mark for details! 519-398-9098

Your Local Real Estate Agent

PATRICIA PEDREIRA Sales Representative

519.919-1532 www.sellwithpatricia.com Stress-Free Move!

399,900

31 WORCHESTER AVE., LEAMINGTON

NEW LISTING

Aron Blatz

Solid 3 bedroom home that has been extensively updated. Tons of space, making this a great starter home. If you want a home that needs only for your furniture, here it is!

Spacious Raised Ranch Home MLS #20007048 | Completely finished from top to bottom this home has 3 beds, 1 bath on the main floor with dining room, living room & kitchen. The finished lower level has a beautiful family room with gas fireplace & French doors, along with a new kitchenette, 1 bed, 1 bath & laundry room. Finished concrete drive leads to attached 2-car garage. Appliances included (fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer). New furnace & A/C were installed in 2019. This home is in a great location close to amenities!

Sales Representative

519.816.7970

CRITCHLOW

R.A. REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

519-326-6154

137 GOODBURN COURT, ESSEX

$639,900

MUST BE SOLD!

Executive Custom-Built Home in Townsview Estates MLS #20007987 | Attention to detail can be seen throughout this gorgeous, 7-year new, 1,750 sqft custom-built ranch with 6 beds, 4 baths & a 3-car heated garage. Enjoy the custom millwork kitchen with granite counters, all appliances & seating for 6. Entertaining is a breeze with the open-concept design with quick access to the covered rear porch + patio & professionally landscaped yard. Laundry/mudroom conveniently located on main level. Lower could be used as an in-law suite with a separate side entrance.

Custom built ranch on a quiet cul-de-sac. One ﬂoor living with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Nicely landscaped and treed lot. Enclosed porch. Great area close to Cardinal Carter. Donʼt wait, call us today.

Len Filiault

Sales Representative

519.890.5045

CRITCHLOW

R.A. REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

519-326-6154

EXECUTIVE RANCH ON THE RAVINE

1 ALEXIA COURT, LEAMINGTON

Welcome home to 163 Sumac Drive in beautiful Kingsville! Walk to town and feel like you live in the country with this executive ranch boasting an 85’x 255’+ lot with mature trees and a creek that runs along the back property line! 4-5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, full finished basement with gorgeous walk out. Lower level was used as an in-law suite. Newer roof, furnace and central air! Sprawling ranches of this quality are hard to find. Make this your new home by calling today!

Tasha Slater Sales Representative

Thomas Jraiche

buyorsellwithtasha@gmail.com

519.325.8142

519.796.3102

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New Millennium Homes presents this spacious 1900 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, currently under construction. This home is fully finished on both levels. Featuring large master bedroom with walk in closet and 3 piece ensuite bath, 2 bedrooms, 4 piece main bath, main floor laundry, mudroom and up to 9 and 12 foot ceilings for main floor. Open concept home features large eat in kitchen with walk in pantry, quartz countertops throughout kitchen and baths. Family room with fireplace, 8 ft interior doors, hardwood floors and covered patio. Double car garage, concrete driveway and sodded front and sides. Walking distance to waterfront and Leamington Marina, Erie Shores Golf Course and minutes away from Point Pelee National Park. Corner lot in a cul-de-sac.

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Realty House

JOHN WoELK

Office Centurion® 2002 - 2018

Sales Representative • Centurion Producer

S U N PA R L O U R I N C . B R O K E R A G E

519•791•2868

55 ERIE ST. NORTH, LEAMINGTON

322-2233

LOUIE SAAD P.Eng. Broker/Owner

519-919-7223

BECKY SAAD

CONRAD BABKIRK

519-919-7223

519-818-4435

Sales Representative/Owner

Sales Representative

REALTOR®

ED REGEHR

GARRY CRANSTON

519-322-8643

519-818-4393

Sales Representative

ERIE SHORES REALTY INC., BROKERAGE Independently Owned & Operated

Even during this extraordinary time, buyers are waiting, contact me today about listing your home. We are taking precautions to ensure that everyone is safe.

Independently Owned & Operated

519

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

EXCLUSIVE LISTING ... 12 acres with 7000 sq ft steel shop with loading dock presently rented at $2600 a month, lots of gravel parking.

LAKEFRONT

110 LAKESHORE DRIVE LEAMINGTON - Lakefront home at the end of Fox Run, high and dry crawl space, well protected with newer breakwall, 3 plus bedrooms, hardwood floors, deck and more.

209 CONCESSION 1 M1 ZONING - Seller says bring an offer on this parcel of 38 acres on a paved road with multiple uses.

BUSINESS FOR SALE - Thriving pet store in Leamington, owner operated since 2000. Lots of prkg for ease of loading & unloading, on high traffic street. Owner willing to train.

Office 519•326•8661 Website: www.century21.ca/john.woelk

KEVIN BABKIRK Broker of Record

519-818-4432

LISA FOULON

BILL BAIRD B. Comm

519-817-4348

519-564-6515

Sales Representative

3950 3RD CONCESSION, ESSEX

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• 1.7 acre picturesque treed lot in Pleasant Valley-3 bdrm bungalow W/natural FP • Home also features woodstove and lots of character in the middle of nature • 24’ x 70’ insulated workshop complete with hydro, heat & a concrete floor

CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

55 ERIE N, LEAMINGTON

Broker

TWYLA CARDER

Sales Representative

519-257-0207

838 SOUTH MIDDLE, LAKESHORE 31 HEATHVIEW TRAIL

• 100 acres of vacant land fronting on 2 roads-excellent greenhouse site • 3 phase hydro, natural gas and municipal water • Location of all utilities to be verified by the buyer

CALL ED @ 519-322-8643

V/L MERSEA RD 5, LEAMINGTON

Quality custom home in sought after Leamington area. This home has lots of room for a growing family & features a custom spiral staircase, custom maple kitchen w/quartz, covered patio overlooking fenced yard & much more. Contact Bakhus Saba or Alice Nohra for your personal tour.

34 SUNNINGDALE DRIVE

Eye catching details and custom workmanship make this newly built ranch a must see! This 3 bdrm, 3 bath home features a cozy living room with gas fireplace and is open to a beautiful custom kitchen overlooking the dining area. Master bedroom with walkin closet and ensuite along with two other bdrms and main floor laundry beautifully complete this space. The open concept walk-out basement offers additional living space for the family to enjoy.

Bakhus Saba

126 MCCALLUM DRIVE

Come sit on the front porch & enjoy the breeze with no worries, as this ranch is fully renovated & is situated in close proximity to the heart of Kingsville with schools & shopping close by. Furnace (2019), new sump pump (2019), updated espresso kitchen w/granite tops & porcelain tile through-out.

Alice Nohra

Sales Representative

519.326.8661

SE FOR LEA

• Office space available-high visibility, municipal parking, common areas • Up to 1200 sq ft at $12/sq ft gross lease in a busy real estate office • Ideal for mortgage broker, insurance or lawyer

CALL LOUIE or BECKY @ 519-919-7223

27 PRINCESS, LEAMINGTON

Sun County • 2 ½ acre treed lot on the corner of Mersea Rd 5 & Highway 77 • Offers many possibilities, zoned commercial-septic to be installed • Municipality to approve any site plan and usage of site

CALL CONRAD @ 519-818-4435

57-61 & 65-67 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON

Realty Inc.

DEIBA WIGLE*** 519-818-6942

Brokerage

JIM BOUTROS* 519-791-4319

JOE GIBSON* 519-816-5634

Real Estate Professionals OFFICE

519.322.1212

Broker of Record*** • Broker ** • Sales Representative*

www.suncountyrealty.com

BILL NEUFELD** 519-325-8123

11 MELROSE, LEAMINGTON

BRUCE MEE** 519-919-2870

MELISSA BONDY* 519-562-3243

ADRIANA MARANHAO* 519-325-8393

21 WILLIAM, COTTAM

SE FOR LEA

• $329,900 • 3+2 Bedrooms, 2 Bath • Large garage with drive through to the back yard • $429,900 • 3+1 Bedroom, 2 Bath • California Raised Ranch • Walking distance to shopping • Professional office space for lease with high visibility in the core area of town • Approx 3000 sq ft available including offices and board room • On-site parking as well as municipal lot next to building

CALL BILL @ 519-564-6515

• Attention investors! Complex W/4 2 bdrm apts, & 2 comm units • Main level comm units are 2,000 sq ft each, and all units are fully rented • Bonus: Sale includes separate 62’ x 165’ vacant commercial lot

• $849,000 • 3+1 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms • Big Workshop (40’ x 64’) • Hobby Farm on 11.127 Acres

E FOR SAL E OR LEAS

CALL LOUIE or BECKY @ 519-919-7223

522 MERSEA RD 8, LEAMINGTON

• Fully finished lower level

Call Deiba for details (Cell) 519-818-6942

951 ROAD 6 EAST, KINGSVILLE

CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

800-802 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON

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

Call Melissa (Cell) 519-562-3243 or Deiba Wigle (Cell) 519-818-6942

Call Bill N. for details (Cell) 519-325-8123

CONGRATULATIONS Windsor/Essex County on the amazing display of generosity shown for the June 27th Miracle!

• $585,000 • 3 + Bedrooms • 3.576 Acres • 32’ x 56’ Pole Barn

Call Joe for details (Cell) 519-816-5634

1058 OAK, KINGSVILLE

1297 TALBOT RD., KINGSVILLE

• $289,900 • 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath • Open concept living features an updated kitchen • 1.5 car garage,room for workshop

• $1,250,000 • 4 Bedrooms executive ranch home • 4,000 sq. ft. on each floor • Many extra features

Call Melissa (Cell) 519-562-3243 or Deiba Wigle (Cell) 519-818-6942

Call Jim for details (Cell) 519-791-4319 or Deiba Wigle at (Cell) 519-818-6942

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

$269,900

Build your future home: 61’ x irrgular lot (unserviced), zoned R6 located near Marina & Park

V/L BRUCE, LEAMINGTON

$359,900

Fully-finished raised ranch with 3+1 beds & 2 baths, new furnace + A/C (2019) & large yard

Enjoy spectacular views & protected lakefront living in this fully furnished 3 beds & 2 baths home

$549,900

Beautiful 1,700 sqft lakehouse with 3+1 beds & 2 baths on ~3-acres with 278’ frontage

$999,900

244 COTTERIE PARK, LEAMINGTON

Cozy & furnished $599,900 lakehouse: 3 beds, 1 bath with well-protected waterfront (new stone 2020)

366 ROBSON, LEAMINGTON

$399,900

$449,900

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Spacious home in ideal country location; 3+2 beds, 2 baths with fully furnished lower level

330 COUNTY RD. 14, COTTAM ~88 acres of land located on the west branch of Two Creeks. Potential for upscale lots.

4206 TALBOT TRAIL, CHATHAM-KENT 371 & 436 CONC. 1, WHEATLEY

STARTING AT

$374,900 $134,900

$849,900 $349,900

$599,900

59 TRACEY, ESSEX

Exquisite waterfront home with 4 beds, 2 baths, 3rd‐floor loft, back deck + re‐enforced breakwall

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

101-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE

Investment opportunity: 2 fully furnished lakefront homes, 2 beds + 2 baths & 2 beds + 1 bath

1004 & 1006 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON $379,900

Build your dream home: luxurious 3 beds, 2.5 baths near Winery. Customize your finishes today!

Updated mobile with 2 beds & 1 bath on quiet dead-end street in Viscount Estates

Sylish 2 beds + 2 baths condo with in-suite laundry & lakeviews + underground parking & locker

502-99 ROBSON, LEAMINGTON

Incentive: 1 FREE month for every 12 months leased! ~3,200 sqft, zoned C1 in high traffic location

191 GRANDVIEW, KINGSVILLE $119,900

$399,900

$502,895

94 TALBOT ST. E, LEAMINGTON $999,900

92 DANA, ESSEX

Exquisite lakefront home with breathtaking views; 2+1 beds, 2 baths & feature packed!

322 ROBSON, LEAMINGTON

$1,975/mo

Renovated 2 beds & 1 bath mobile with brand new appliances; park approval required

204 ROBSON, LEAMINGTON

31 WORCHESTER, LEAMINGTON

$575,000

$139,900

$524,408

2 beds & 2 baths STARTING @ $134,900 condo with in unit laundry, appliances, balcony, storage & underground parking

208-6, PARK, KINGSVILLE

Fully furnished $269,900/unit waterfront home (39.99’ frontage) with 2 beds & 2 baths + views of Lake Erie

Unique Opportunity: duplex (2 separate units for sale); 3 beds, 2 baths, both units rented ($1200/month)

1004 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON 39A & B ASKEW, LEAMINGTON

Immaculate, fully-finished twin villa with 2+1 beds, 2 baths, beautiful finishes & backyard oasis

103 ANFRED, LEAMINGTON

Vacant lots for sale in final stage of premier development featuring upscale homes

$189,900

Lakefront property (~1,300 sqft) with 3 beds & 3 baths requiring some TLC & a breakwall

KLONDYKE LOTS, CHATHAM-KENT 238 COTTERIE PARK, LEAMINGTON $549,900

Gorgeous raised-ranch with 5 beds, 3 baths, new kitchen + walk-in pantry & an impressive master suite

17 GOSLIN, LEAMINGTON

$179,900

Immediate possession: Holiday Harbour mobile home with 2 beds, 1 bath & year-round access

17 LAKE, WHEATLEY

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At this time, classifieds are only being accepted by emailing sun@southpointsun.ca and payment is only being accepted by VISA/MASTERCARD

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FOR RENT LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT

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The summer of ‘91 By Mark Ribble This week’s sports flashback takes us to July, 1991. MIDGETS SPLIT The Leamington Midget Barons chalked up a win and a loss in Sun Parlour Baseball League action over the weekend. The Barons nipped Woodslee 6-5 Thursday at the Kinsmen Sports Field but bowed 3-2 in Tecumseh on Sunday. Leamington scored two unanswered runs in the bottom of the sixth for the come-from-behind victory on Thursday. Kevin Gale had two hits for Leamington. Jeff Bradley and Mike Impens worked the mound, allowing six hits, while fanning seven and walking four. The Barons scored twice in the sixth to make it close. Leamington threatened with runners at second and third in the seventh but couldn’t tie the game. Mike Quenneville and Phil Boutros shared the pitching for Leamington, giving up only four hits, striking out four and walking five. COMMUNITY MUFFLER BEATS LAKESIDE The Community Muffler Maulers scored eight runs in the last inning to beat Lakeside Bakery 2322 in the feature game of the Mite division for Leamington Minor Baseball. Dustin Scratch led Muffler with two singles and a triple. Neil Van Roie and Kyle Nash each hit two singles and a double. J.P. Dorey, Krista Whittle and Andrew Silveira each hit a single and a double. Chris Ribble pounded a double, while Stephen Feltz hit two triples. Aaron Davidson hit three singles, while Mike Silveira, Kevin Hopper, Melissa Van Roie and Matt McCormick all had hits. For Lakeside,

Josh Major carried the big bat with a single, double and two triples. Stephen Giacalone hit two singles and a triple. Robert Dwyer and Jason Mouland each had three hits. Phillip Campbell, Dustin Treanor and Larry Giacalone had two hits apiece with Jason Bodi, Jennifer Collins and Andrew Sedlak smacking singles. SORRELL SWEEPS KING Sorrell Jewellers took two games from King Building Materials last Thursday. In game one, Sorrell’s cruised to an 18-7 victory with hits from Wayne Gillett, Joe Remigio, Larry Schmidt, Howard Forsyth and Phil Wiper. Gary Hiller hit a deep homerun with John Balkwill and Ken Cobby aboard. Wiper hit a homer late in the game. For King, the offense was led by John Vanderbeek, Rob Barna and Roger White, who had multiple hit games. In game two, Sorrell scored four runs in the sixth to ice the win. Schmidt had a two-run homer in this game, and Cobby connected for a two-run shot. Willy Patkau was threefor-three on the losing side, including a homerun. Charlie Belisle hit a homerun for King as well. ZIPPY PRINT WINS SOCCER TITLE Zippy Print won the Novice title in the Leamington Minor Soccer roundup on the weekend. Team members are coaches Ernie Purr and Peter Quick, players Renate Purr, Sal Peralta, Chad Morgan, Renee Santilli, Sergio Perciballi, Colin Simpson, Fabrizio Perciballi, Joey Wolf, Alan Wiens, Michael Cobby, Stephen Hillman, Keith Rumble and Warren Rinus.

The Wheeler Dealers unbeaten championship team of 1969-70. Back row: Darrin Harrison, Greg Guyitt, Scott Jackson, coach Henry Wheeler, Richard Young, Perry Girardin, Gord Stevenson. Middle row: Kelly Rekuta, Greg Platsko, Mike Burden, Brian Biekx, Mark Ribble. Front row: Jeffery Hutchins, Mark Wiper, Tracy Wiper, Kevin Holland, Phil Wiper, Troy Wiper.

Undefeated Wheeler Dealers won ‘69-70 title By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — The Wheeler Dealers dominated the 1969-70 season for the Leamington Minor Hockey Atom Division and took home the championship trophy at the end of it all. The team, coached and sponsored by Henry Wheeler, skated through opponents week after week during that season, going undefeated the entire time. Their record that year was 17 wins and one tie. In the playoff semi-finals, the Dealers came up against the Wheatley Bruins. In those days, the minor hockey playoff series consisted of a two-game total goal platform, and Wheelers won the first game 8-2.

Tracy Wiper led the offense with five goals, while Jeffery Hutchins, Gregory Platsko and Troy Wiper each scored once. Shawn Johnston and Todd Stevenson had the Bruins’ goals. In game two, the Dealers put it away with a 6-2 victory, sending them to the finals. Tracy Wiper’s hat trick once again led the Wheeler gang. His younger brother Mark potted two for himself and Jeffrey Hutchins grabbed a single tally. For the Bruins, William Hickson and Scott Omstead were able to put the puck past Wheeler goaltender, Philip Wiper. This set up a final series showdown with rivals, Tann’s Alignment, who had beaten the Jackson

China Clippers in similar fashion. Tann’s had been the only team to give Wheeler Dealers any trouble all season, garnering a tie with them on the opening weekend. The Dealers finished off their undefeated season with a 5-2 victory over Tann’s Alignment and took home the Maude E. Clark Trophy. Once again, Tracy Wiper sparked the winners to the title with four goals. Linemate Jeffrey Hutchins scored the other goal. Wiper had been shadowed closely by Tann’s Rick Bradshaw, but was elusive with his skating and puck handling skills. Mark Johnston and Todd Hodgson scored the goals for Tann’s, putting singles past Philip Wiper.

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Two LDSS athletic teachers were honoured in the 1980s By C. Scott Holland There was plenty of excitement 35 years ago with Los Angeles holding the Summer Olympics. For LDSS teacher Al Hudec, that emotion was rather subdued. He was going to the Olympics that summer, but not in the role he had envisioned. Hudec was a part of the Canadian Olympic Modern Pentathlon team but unfortunately they would not be competing. He was the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technical director and at the time stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The decision that Canada not compete was not justified. The Canadian team did not have a chance to compete to hone their skills.â&#x20AC;? The former coach of Czechoslavakiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olympic Pentathlon team realized that Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problem was due to not having been in enough qualifying events , which mainly take place in Europe. Those events need a minimum of four or more countries. Canada held one in Montreal that featured only France, the US and Canada. As for the pentathlon itself, it is a sport containing five elements: swimming, fencing, pistol shooting, running and horseback riding. Despite the disappointment, Hudec attended

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College (Windsor) where he met his future wife, Helena. He began teaching a few classes at Assumption and decided to make a career of it. He earned a Bachelor of Physical Education at McMaster University. After teaching for a year at Chatham Vocational School, he applied for an opening at LDSS. On his first day, it was Hume who told him he was the head of the physical education department, which surprised him, because he had not applied for that position. Nevertheless, Ken Myers would witness dramatic changes at LDSS during his tenure there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I started, there were about 500 students and physical education was basic football, basketball and track and field,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By the 1970s, enrollment was over 1,700 and phys-ed included a wide range of off campus sports like bowling, golf, curling and even roller skating.â&#x20AC;? Myersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; long career came to an end upon his retirement at age 57 in June 1981.

By C. Scott Holland LEAMINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Despite numerous tragedies throughout the years, and a vast number of changes since its beginnings circa 1869, the Leamington Dock as a landmark, is still a highly popular place to visit. Leamingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake Erie waterfront has undergone a multitude of changes and developments since the first settlers arrived over 200 years ago. Several docking facilities graced the shores initially. Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dock and Robsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dock were among the first to offer mooring for ships that brought and hauled away goods. While those two survived, a third pier was built by Lewis Wigle. Wigleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dock sat a bit west of the present Leamington Dock until 1901 when a newer dock was erected at the present location. Wigle sold the original dock to the federal governent in 1891. With the H. J. Heinz Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival in Leamington, railroads and ships became used more extensively. Heinzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shipping business expanded immensely when the Leamington factory became Heinz Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s export centre. The Canadian government aided Leamingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request for waterfront development in 1932 when it dredged the harbour, built a warehouse and extended the dock from 707 feet to 1,065. Ocean freighters soon started appearing regularly at the dock. The warehouse, itself, was extended in 1939 as more improvements to the dock were made.

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Yet during all this time, there was not any kind of breakwall to provide protection and stability for the dock and the ships using it. That would change in 1957, when the Federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department of Works announced it would embark on a program of harbour improvements here. The new rock breakwall, located about 2,500 feet from the end of the dock, was slated to run 1,000 feet across. The Canadian Dredge and Dock Company of Toronto was awarded the tender with a bid of $649,521. The armour stone used for it was to come mainly from quarries on Pelee Island. The work on it lasted almost a year. The dockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major shipping useage ended around 1971 when truck and rail transportation became more feasible. But it has always served as a focal point for the ferries which connected the mainland to Pelee Island. Millions of dollars were spent in repairs and construction when Leamington created its marina in 1984.

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By Bob McLean On Tuesday, June 30, there were 62 enthusiastic participants challenging their skills at the TT course. Dutchy got his sticks in proper playing order, as he scored a brilliant 36. Joe Drummond was on his heels, as he fired a marvelous 38. Impressive scores of 41 were earned by Rick Thompson, Randy Nash and Chopper. Gerry Van Deven played superbly, as he shot a 42. Other seniors who achieved scores of 45 or less were Bobo, Arkey, Dave Dent, Phil Humphries, Doug Langlois and Al Matthews. In the 80-85 division, Vic Reynaert led the way with his masterful 44. He was closely followed by Joe Vrtel’s brilliant 45. Neil Adamson, Ed Woelk, Walter Balsam and Andy Orsini also produced

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