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Mayors address Stage 2 delay for Windsor-Essex By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON/ KINGSVILLE — The Mayors of Leamington and Kingsville are both disappointed that the region is not advancing to Stage 2 in the plan to reopen. Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald wants to assure her constituents that she and her staff are working hard to resolve the COVID-19 issues surrounding the agri-food sector. With the province’s announcement Monday that Windsor-Essex would remain at Stage 1 of the re-opening of the economy, MacDonald was disappointed but not surprised. “Although this is not the decision we had hoped for, it was to be expected, as the case counts across the region remain high, specifically due to outbreaks among workplaces in the agriculture sector,” she said.

this,” she said. Her frustration is evident as she talks about the local business community. “We have small businesses in town that cannot open their doors right now,” she said. “This needs to get solved as soon as possible before we lose HILDA MACDONALD them.” She also successful with the full support and cooperation feels the frustration of the community and of of the farm owners.” The municipalities those in Windsor who are have been working with growing more impatient local health officials to with the county COVID do everything within woes. “We know businesses their power to resolve the situation, but Mac- have been kept from reDonald cautions that any opening, and there is animandate for testing has mosity surfacing because to come from the upper of the negative economic impacts being felt by the levels of government. “This is not within our people of Windsor-Espower to mandate lo- sex,” she said. “I ask that residents cally,” she said. “The up- Leamington per levels of continue to be patient government and respect the Premier’s hold the cautious, regional aponly power proach to reopening.” Meanwhile, she is callto mandate ing on the Premier to testing.” M e a n - implement the neceswhile, on sary measures to stop S a t u r d a y, the spread, hoping that on-site test- his plea on Monday was ing at local heard loud and clear. “I strongly encourage farm operations got un- the farm operations to derway, and work diligently to help MacDonald control the spread of COsees that as VID-19, so the rest of the a positive region can move to Stage 2 in the province’s restep. NELSON SANTOS “The in- opening plan,” she said. Kingsville Mayor Nel- dustry has been slow to “Testing is just one son Santos, echoes Mac- get behind it,” she said. piece of the plan, but as Donald’s sentiments. we have learned over the “But I’m not giving up.” “Just over the past three The greenhouse farm- past 3 months, is still a weeks alone, our efforts ers are concerned they key piece,” added Sanwith our local health-care will have no workforce, tos. “Key because the partners have resulted according to the mayor. results help us to better in the province initiating MacDonald has been in develop a comprehensive proactive on-site target- daily contact with upper response strategy to safeed testing for agri-food levels of government, lo- guard our farm workers workers in our communi- cal officials and her staff and reduce the spread of ties,” said Santos. “While and council members. infection in the farms and this is what we have been “I assure you, we are the community.” working towards, this working diligently beapproach will only be hind the scenes to resolve

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Members of the collaborative testing team at a local farm on Tuesday, June 23.

Hospital leading charge with pilot project for testing farm workers LEAMINGTON/KINGSVILLE — Under the direction of Ontario Health, Erie Shores HealthCare is leading a coalition of local health system partners to begin a targeted testing initiative for workers in the agri-food sector. This included the Agri-Food Worker Assessment Centre that was held at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre from June 9-18. With employer concerns regarding transportation, the initiative has now evolved into an on-farm trial, which began on Saturday, June 20 at a local greenhouse operation. Initial preparatory arrangements are completed by Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC), Ontario Health and OMAFRA, with follow-up logistics provided by ESHC and Essex-Windsor EMS. The process to do on-farm testing requires about an hour-and-a-half to set up and an hour to take down. Swabbing can be done at a rate of about 75-80 workers per hour, as opposed to the 100-125 per hour possible at the previous Assessment Centre. Staff is comprised of members from local hospitals, Ontario Health, Erie St. Clair LHIN and EMS, with assistance provided by the Migrant Worker Community Program. It takes about 40 staff to administer a single location, which allows for continuous cooling breaks. Erie Shores HealthCare stresses, however, that to properly test the agri-food employees of 176 local farms, this will require proactive efforts by all employers to agree to an on-site testing opportunity.

ESHC will continue to provide as much access to service as possible to facilitate the process. “Based on this pilot project, it’s evident that on-farm testing can be completed, but will require resources outside of the existing local infrastructure,” an ESHC news release said. The health care partners will continue to advise all levels of government of needs to house and shelter workers who test positive for COVID-19, but are asymptomatic and do not require active clinical care. “As this is beyond the mandate, scope and available resources of hospitals and other local health care organizations, it is hoped that municipal, provincial and/or federal representatives can coordinate a solution for accommodations of these workers,” said the release. “In addition, the relevant municipal and provincial agencies need to continue working together to ensure positive COVID-19 employees are following self-isolation requirements.” The team remains steadfast in their resolve to continue to mobilize their outreach assessment team, visiting COVID positive agri-food workers in isolation and making sure they have access to health care. The existing COVID-19 Assessment Centres at Ouellette Campus Windsor Regional Hospital and at Leamington’s Erie Shores HealthCare, are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm and weekends from 9am to 4pm. Testing continues this week on additional farms.

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Health Unit asks community for support

WINDSOR — The Windsor Essex County Health Unit held a news conference on Tuesday morning, outlining the steps they are taking during the COVId-19 pandemic. Dr. Wajid Ahmed was joined by CEO Theresa Marentette, Chair Gary McNamara and other board members as they addressed the media. Marentette expressed her disappointment in Windsor-Essex not advancing to Stage 2 of the priovince’s plan to re-open, but reiterated that the decision to advance is not WECHU’s to make. She remindGARY McNAMARA ed the community that the role of public health is to provide information and their key role in the pandemic is case and contact management. McNamara was more direct in his approach. “Let us be clear,” he said. “This is a global pandemic and we are all learning together. This requires a response from all leadership at all levels.”

McNamara said that there is too much finger pointing going on with a lot of levels of government deflecting back to the Health Unit. “WECHU has worked tirelessly throughout this pandemic,” he said. “We have not had hospitals overrun and public health has been there to provide necessary updates and information.” “To say WECHU has not done their part, is simply not true,” he added. McNamara noted that testing every person on the farms, ”will not get us to Stage 2.” “Testing will produce more positive tests — not less,” he said. He also spoke to the rumours that farm workers are touching our food. “There is no evidence that the virus can be passed through food,” he said. Following public health protocol will be the only way to get us to Stage 2, according to McNamara. According to Dr. Ahmed, he called upon the local municipalities and workplaces to provide accommodation for those who need to isolate. Last week, WECHU announced that masks would be mandatory in Windsor-Essex commercial establishments beginning this week. A firm date on the start of that policy was not available at press time.

Steve Bott and Tom Leckie pose with homemade signs for the June 27th Miracle. Sun photo

Full steam ahead for June 27th Miracle ESSEX COUNTY — The June 27 Miracle is just days away and the organizers can still use your help. If you are interested in helping out on Saturday, go to june27miracle.com to sign up as a volunteer. Alternately, you can help by putting nonperishable items on your front step by noon on Saturday for volunteers to pick up. In the Leamington area, many early donations are being stored at the Unico Arena. Tom Leckie, General

Sales Manager at Lally Southpoint Ford and Steve Bott, Sales and Leasing Professional, have been involved in the idea since its inception. They are helping with the early donations and have indicated that there is lots of donated food already. The food donated here will stay in the Leamington area, even thought the ‘Miracle’ is countywide. Watch for the volunteers going through your neighbourhood on Saturday afternoon.

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Leamington man gives hope with stem cell donation By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — There’s a popular new phrase that says ‘not all heroes wear capes’, and for one young Leamington native, that phrase certainly applies. Twenty-three-year-old Ryan Langille is a regular blood donor and gives as much as he is allowed to donate. Somewhere in the past few blood donations, he clicked on an option to become a stem cell donor, not knowing if he would ever be required to go through with it. About four months ago, just prior to the COVID outbreak, he got a phone call from an Ottawa number. Langille, who had been applying to police departments across the province, said it was an unexpected call. “I thought maybe it was for a job I had applied for,” said Langille. “Turns out, I was a potential match for someone who needed stem cells.” He gladly agreed to more testing to see if he was a true match. “For me, it wasn’t a question of am I going to do this, but when,” he said. He had to go through numerous tests including blood work, a physical and, of course, a COVID test. On Tuesday, June 16, he went to Toronto to make his donation and came away with a renewed feeling of pride. There are two methods of collecting someone’s stem cells. The first involves them going in through your hip and extracting liquid bone marrow, and then from there, they can extract the stem cells.

“It’s usually more invasive and painful,” he said. “The recovery is longer as well.” For Ryan, the method they used began with them administering a drug that causes his stem cells to go on overload, releasing them into his blood stream for easier access. Next, they hooked him up to a machine that pulled his blood from his non-dominant arm and replaced it back through his dominant arm. This process takes longer, usually four to six hours, but is less invasive and provides for a quicker recovery. “As the blood leaves your body, it is circulated through a machine that spins and extracts the stem cells before being returned to your body through the other arm,” he explained. Ryan’s procedure took seven-and-ahalf hours, but he was happy to donate. “I watched a nurse take my stem cells, put them in a cooler bag and take them out to the recipient,” he said. Although he has no knowledge of who the recipient was, he takes pride in the fact that they received his stem cells, which may help them recover from a serious illness. Stem cell transplants are used in the treatment of such diseases as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. For Ryan, the procedure was not uncomfortable. “Sitting still for over seven hours was probably the hardest part,” he said. “As long as you are comfortable with needles, it’s not that bad.” He’s now home in Leamington and

fully recovered from the donation. In the end, he is proud that he may have helped save someone’s life and

with all that is happening in the world today, we all could use another hero.

Leamington’s Ryan Langille is pictured during his stem cell donation. The 23-yearold spent the day in a Toronto hospital on June 16, after months of tests determining his eligibility. Langille family photo

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A hand for our leaders

In this week’s column I’d like to take the time to thank our local leaders for their work under the most extreme circumstances anyone could imagine in recent times. Kingsville and Leamington’s councillors and mayors have all Mark Ribble stepped up to the table with reYou’re damned if you do and damned gard to the pandemic over the past few if you don’t, to steal a phrase from my months and they should all be comlate father. mended for pouring their hearts and It’s like the re-naming of certain vensouls into this dilemma. ues around Leamington. Here’s what I I’m about ready to leave Facebook think: due to the constant bashing of these You can call these venues whatever people, and for that matter, other politiyou’d like to call them. In everyday cians on the higher levels. conversation, I’m still calling it the comHas anyone bothered to look at Canplex or the Sherk Centre. No amount of ada’s COVID numbers lately, and commoney will prompt me to call it anypared them to, oh I don’t know, maybe thing else in regular conversation. our neighbours to the south? It took me years to stop calling the Look, it’s very disappointing to see drug store Big V and start calling it the GTA and Peel region be allowed to Shoppers Drug Mart. advance to Stage 2, while we in WindIn my business, you have to make sor-Essex are stuck at Stage 1, but in my every attempt to be accurate, so the opinion, that’s not on our local politicomplex will be known as The Nature cians. Fresh Farms Recreational Centre when They can only go with what they are I refer to it in the columns of this paper. being provided by the health unit, as The same goes for Sunset Stadium and most logical, common sense residents Lakeside Marina. When I’m having a would understand. conversation with my friends, I may or All the while, they have to navigate may not call them that. the uncharted waters of COVID-19. The bottom line is, these folks have Sure other areas have fared better, but come forward with cash-in-hand to alwe do have a double whammy here. We low their logo to be placed on signage employ the largest contingent of guest and their name to be associated with agri-food workers in the country, and these great Leamington landmarks. It we also border the United States, where doesn’t change what those landmarks many of our nurses and healthcare are in our hearts and minds. Call them workers go daily to their jobs. what you want to call them, but don’t As for the farm workers, I believe this hold the community back from getting a problem should have been nipped in much-needed financial shot in the arm. the bud weeks ago, but that’s not the The municipality needs the funds, esfault of our local political leaders. I’ve pecially now. Let those funds be allotted been to the news conferences. I’ve had where they see fit and let’s stop comconversations with them. I see the genuplaining about it and try to get through ine concern and pain on their faces in this pandemic as a cohesive unit. Our dealing with this dilemma. They truly children and grandchildren will be so care about their communities. much better for it. It’s not a job I would want these days.

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Memories Memories of...of... Kingsville, Leamington Kingsville, Leamington andand Wheatl ey Wheatley

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 Photographofofan a Kingsville High School graduating class you can identify photograph unidentiﬁed family, standing outside thearound Cedar 1928-1929. Beach DrugIfStore, was taken any in of late these students, please contact the Archives at Kingsvillearchives@gmail.com or 226-348-6377 the 1940s or early 1950s. (leave message)..

A Look at at Leamington’ s PastPast courtesy of of C. C.Scott A Look Leamington’s courtesy Scott Holland Holland June 1981 - The Leamington and Mersea Red Cross presented a speApril 1973: cial citationBuckingham to the Half Century Club its conRealfor Estate Gulliverthe tributions inedged helping Insurance 2-1the to Red Cross throughout win the Midget years. Bruce Hodgson hockey trophy. (left) handsAt the citation left is captain to club secretary Ken DickMarjory who Milkins. scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

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Selkirk School remembered

by C. Scott Holland Selkirk School has been gone for roughly two decades, but its memories definitely linger in the minds of a multitude of former students and residents who lived nearby. The name itself stood as a legacy to one of Leamington’s pioneer families during its 50 plus years as a school and another dozen years when it was used for general purposes. The site has had lots of controversy surrounding it, but the school’s history runs back nearly a decade before it was built. In 1918, the William Simpson house (where the municpal parking lot near the post office now stands) was purchased by the town via a request from the county and the heirs of both estates were the Public School Board. It would serve as a temporary school site because the Mill Street school was overcrowded. At that time, $3,200 for a house which needed some renovation to allow two school rooms drew criticism and, moreso, since the board figured the temporary location would only be used for a few years. Another piece of land owned by Joseph Munger was situated near Baird and the new Selkirk street. It was considered a good site but was rejected. In April of 1919, the town had been negotiating with Munger for the property and finally decided it best to expropriate it anyway because part of their plan was to widen Selkirk Avenue. The plan was to purchase the Munger property plus a section of land owned by John McRobie Selkirk and have Albert St. run through to Clark St. West. Neither John McRobie nor Joseph Munger wanted to sell their land and Munger was quoted as saying, “Money can’t buy it.” In 1922, the school board erected three temporary classrooms on the site to ease the overflow problem. Even with the expropriation, Munger received a $1 lease of the farmland as well as maintaining a tax-free status.

But the situation began to change in July 1923, when John McRobie Selkirk passed away. His strip of land is what we know today as the small, triangular walnut grove at the east end of the property. In January of 1924, Joseph Munger died and the 45 to 90 ft. length of walnut grove was up for discussion again. But the real debate was whether to create an Albert extension to Selkirk or Clark St.. In 1926, several other small lots were purchased to create the land we know today as Selkirk park. Plus the idea for a walk way between Selkirk and Albert was also put forth. Five tenders for the new school were submitted in late 1927, and W. W. Link and Son of Leamington, was awarded the contract. Link had already completed several other Leamington projects. The basement of the structure was erected by December 1927 and its walls and roof were nearly finished by late spring. A unique part of the 11-room school was its basement, which had two sections. One was a gym with a ceiling height of 12 ft., with two smaller rooms having a ceiling height of 9 ft.. The $87,000 school opened on Feb. 22, 1929 and would thrive for nearly half a century. Its capacity was estimated at 320 students, but in 1977 it had only 166 students and the enrollment for 1978 was slated as 40 - 43% of its capacity. Hence the Essex County Public School Board decided it would close the school and save about $40,000. In November 1977, Leamington council investigated buying the property for use as a community resource centre, which would include the SECC. Nearly 18 months later an agreed price of $76,500 for the property was accepted with a 20-year period before the town could own it outright. By 1993, the site had been abandoned but instead of waiting six years, the town sold it to developer Bob Laba.

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Writer brings attention to farm worker plight

Dear Editor: Roger Hodgson, an active member of the Leamington Kinsmen, posted a letter in the Southpoint Sun regarding the renaming of the Leamington Kinsmen Recreational Complex to accommodate a corporate donor to the facility. I have never been a member of the Kinsmen, but I have a great deal of respect for the work they have done. In addition to Roger’s comments, I think there

needs to be some serious discussion about what has become our community’s largest industry. Some questions to ponder for your readers, are: • Why do large greenhouse operations not require industrial zoning? To call them farms is an abuse of language. Moreover, they sit on some of Canada’s best land when the quality of the soil is as irrelevant to their operations as is the amount of

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More controversy hit as a debate between park vs housing erupted and lasted several years. In the end, Laba razed the building

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Selkirk School in the 1970s.

Always loved, Never forgotten, Forever missed. With love, wife Rose, children Dan & Deana, Darrin & Jeannie, Deb & James, granddaughters Haley, Emily, Jacey & Bayleigh

rainfall. • Why are the people who work in these complexes not covered by the labour standards in place for other workers? They do not even receive overtime pay. • Those working in our food industries are deemed essential workers. Why are they the worst paid workers in our economy? • Why do we continue to hear that Canadians do not want to do his work? This is a convenient, selfserving lie. Canadians work as roofers, as asphalt layers, in construction, in concrete work and as personal care workers. All these jobs are as hard and as taxing as greenhouse work. A living wage and some benefits make the difference. • Houses in the old residential core, proudly owned for decades by working class families, many of whom had good paying jobs at Heinz, are being bought up and converted into dormitories for temporary foreign workers. Is this what we want for our town? • If we need more workers, let us increase immigration. It is hard to support the morality of a system that takes fathers away from their wives and children for nine months at a time. Daddy becomes little more than a bank deposit. Sincerely, Rick Taves,Leamington

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Erie Street North was closed for a few hours on June 16 as crews cleaned up the water, mud and collapsed sidewalk in front of this home. A vehicle hit a fire hydrant, causing the water flow to collapse the sidewalk and front porch of the home. OPP photo

Crash causes sidewalk, porch to collapse

LEAMINGTON — On Tuesday, June 16 at approximately 9:30am, The OPP and Leamington Fire Services were called out to an incident on Erie Street North where a vehicle struck a fire hydrant. With water flowing freely across the road and into neighbouring properties, Erie Street North was closed until the scene was cleared. The abundance of water caused the

sidewalk and the front porch of the home on the property to collapse, creating a dangerous situation. Crews were on site the rest of the week, securing the home and the foundation. No injuries were reported and the driver of the vehicle, a 60-year-old Leamington resident has been charged with Careless Driving contrary to the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

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By Mark Ribble surely follow the rain.” LEAMINGTON — Stephanie Scott The book is aimed at children begrew up in Leamington amidst a family tween the ages of five and 10 and is a of eight and attended Queen of Peace must read for families or educators who Elementary School, before graduating want to promoted self-awareness in from Cardinal Carter Catholic Second- their children. ary School. If you’d like a copy of ‘Buckle Up: The long-time fan of the Leaming- A Children’s Imaginary Journey about ton Flyers recently published her first Self-Control’, you can find it online children’s book called ‘Buckle Up: A through Amazon, Chapters Indigo, Children’s Imaginary Journey About Barnes & Noble, and the Friesen Press Self-Control’, aimed at helping children online bookstore. eBook is available cope with the ups and downs of life’s through Kindle, Google Play, and Apjourney. ple. “Life can be challenging at times, and The physical book will soon be availunpredictable, with ups and downs and able at Leamington’s own Aziz Fruit all sorts of things we can’t control,” she Stand, as well as various local book says. “It’s like driving a car on a bumpy stores. road. We can’t wish the bumps away. We can’t control who travels those roads with us, or make the sun shine on our journey if it’s a rainy day. But we can control how we feel about it.” After leaving Leamington, Scott completed her B.A in Child and Youth Care in Toronto and is a Child & Youth Counsellor, but enjoys getting back to her roots and visiting Point Pelee National Park and other attractions in this area. The book is filled with illustrations by Olga Barinova and Scott’s story weaves throughout, with help from a bird who acts as the guide, called Nini. “With Nini as your special guide, you will take a driving journey in your imagination, a road trip in your mind, with you in the driver’s seat,” she says. “You’ll learn how to face life’s obstacles and disappointments with healthy, Stephanie Scott with her new book, Buckle positive green thoughts and wait Up: A Children’s Imaginary Journey About Self patiently for the rainbow that will Control.

Chatham-Kent offers help with air conditioning for families CHATHAM-KENT — ChathamKent Employment and Social Services is launching a temporary program to assist eligible Chatham-Kent residents with the purchase of a portable air conditioner. Applicants will be eligible to receive up to $300.00 per household to purchase a new, energy star certified air conditioner if they do not currently have a working air conditioner. Applicants will be income tested and must fall below Statistics Canada lowincome threshold for their household size to qualify. Applicants will be asked to verify their income and provide proof of enrolment in the Ontario Electricity Support Program, or willing to complete an application for the Ontario Electricity Support Program if paying hydro costs. “In past summers, public libraries and recreational facilities have been open as cooling centres. However, because of the pandemic, cooling options for some

residents are limited. This temporary program will help low income and vulnerable residents find some relief from the heat.” said Polly Smith, Director with Chatham-Kent Employment & Social Services. “We are fortunate to have funding from our Entegrus dividends that will help us provide assistance to approximately 200 residents,” added Smith. Interested residents can apply by calling Chatham-Kent Employment and Social Services at 519-351-8573. When heat warnings are issued, you should take extra precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from heatrelated health risks. If you are unable to find an air conditioned spot close by where you can cool off for a few hours, consider these other tips: • Wear a wide-brimmed hat and lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. • Take a cool bath or shower. • Limit outdoor activities to the coolest part of the day.

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Bailey, Garry

Janzen, Henry

Brown, Betty (Elizabeth) (nee Nadasdi)

65 years, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Erie Shores Hospice. Beloved husband of Brenda. Dear father of Michael Bailey (Deanna), Lisa Bradbury, Allison Robertson. Loving Papa of Austin, Aubrey, Samantha, Ashley, Cameron, Wyatt, Aidan, Mayson and great Papa of Owyen. Dear brother of Fred Bailey (Karen). Garry will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Best friend of Rick and Robin Harway. Private Family Services were held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

90 years, passed away peacefully at his home in Leamington on Monday, June 15, 2020. Beloved Proof of obituary to run husband of Irma (nee Unger) for 66 years. Loving june 24, 2020 father of DebbieSouthpoint Sun Janzen, Jeannie $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Epp. A d o r e d grandfather of Douglas (Kristine), Stephanie, Kaylin (Mike). Dear brother of the late Mary Greenside (late Jim), late Jake Janzen please (late Erna), Any late changes Dave Janzen (late email Helen), late George Janzen (Elsie),sun@southpointsun.ca Elizabeth Dick (Herm), late John Janzen (Sandy), sisters-in-law Thanks. Elsie Neufeld and Ingrid Unger. Always missed by his many nieces and nephews. Private family visitation and graveside service have taken place. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Leamington Hometo byrun contacting the Reid ProofMennonite of obituary Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631). Family and friends are invited to share their words june 24, 2020 of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable Southpoint Sun contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

April 26, 1939 - June 17, 2020. Passed away suddenly in her 81st year at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus. Proof Loving of wife obituary to run to Bobby Brown for 60 years. Devoted mom to son Greg Brown, hisjune wife 24, 2020 Elizabeth of Toronto; and Southpoint Sun daughter Cathy Brown of $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Leamington. She adored her grandchildren Casey Robertson and husband Tyler; Heather, Paige and Simon Brown. Grammy also loved her great grandchildren Erika, Jaime, William and Olivia Roberston. Survived by sistersAny changes please emailBrown. in-law Shirley Nadasdi Murray and Darlene Betty was born in Kingsville, and worked at Leamington sun@southpointsun.ca District Memorial Hospital as the payroll clerk. She Thanks. volunteered with the Hospital Auxiliary, holding many positions, including the buyer for the Gift Shop. Betty was also active in the Kinette Club of Leamington and the K-40 Club with Bob. She was a seamstress and enjoyed teaching others. Betty will be greatly missed by her friends, co-workers and more recently by the people she met and connected with at Chartwell Retirement Residence in Kingsville. Betty is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Teresa Nadasdi Sr., her brother Jo Nadasdi Jr. and her sister Teresa (Nadasdi) Baltzer. The family wishes to thank the ER staff of Erie Shores Health Care and the amazing doctors and nurses at Windsor Regional Hospital Ouellette Campus who took such good care of Betty on June 16th and 17th.Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Funeral Service celebrating Betty’s life was held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. Linda Blair officiated.If desired, memorial donations made to Erie Shores Health Foundation or Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated.. of obituary FriendsProof and family are invitedto to run share their words of comfort and book a visitation time at www.reidfuneralhome.ca june 24, 2020

Ives, Rita Evelyn (nee Code) 85 years, of Leamington, Ontario, passed away June 16, 2020, with family by her side. Rita was born to parents, George and Annabelle Code, in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, on June 15, 1935. Loving mother of Colleen (Greg) Coats, Steven (Anita) Ives, Darren Ives, and Kristin (Jay) Ives-Howard. Cherished grandmother of Bryan Coats, Brett (Jennifer) Coats, Jillian (Ryan) Ives, Jacklyn (Josh) Epp, Dylan (Alexis) Ives, Taylor (Drew) Ives, Taylor Howard, Jamie Ives, and Mylie Ives. Doting ‘Grandma Grape’ (Great Grandmother) to Cameron, Caitlynn, Camden, Rhiannon and Joslyn. Rita will also be missed by her siblings, Marie Reeves, Vi Rintoul, Sandy Federspiel, Ray Code, Ken Code, Mervin Code and David Code, her brother in law, Harry Ives, her best friend, Joyce Williamson, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by her loving husband Jack Ives (1923-1985), and her brothers Bob Code and Don Code. Rita adventured to Ontario with her Grandpa McRae on the Canadian National Railway as a teenager. Always independent, she decided to stay and started working on local farms and in the Superior Converters overall factory in Mount Forest. While in Ontario, Rita eventually met and married her love, Jack Ives, in 1956. Rita and Jack settled in Jack’s hometown of Leamington, Ontario. Rita was a valued employee of the H.J. Heinz Company of Canada Ltd. for 26 years. She was an active member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union locally, holding the executive position of Secretary Treasurer for many years. Always busy and giving of herself, in retirement Rita was an active volunteer with the Salvation Army Leamington, the John R. Park Homestead in Harrow, and Windsor’s Community Museum. She received several honours and awards for her volunteer service and community involvement. Rita was the most incredible mother, grandmother, and friend. She opened her home and her heart to many, always offering a seat at her table to friends and family from near and far. She was a wonderful baker, famous for her buns, sugar cookies, and strawberry pies. Rita was a fierce competitor and enjoyed winning at euchre, cribbage and crokinole. The family extends special thanks to the Staff and the Chaplain of the Leamington Mennonite Home Retirement Residence, where she received wonderful companionship and care. A celebration of life and internment will take place at a future time, when friends and family can gather together to celebrate Rita’s life. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations can be made to the Salvation Army Leamington, or the Leamington Mennonite Home.

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84 years, passed away with Any her sons and please email changes daughter-in-law at her sun@southpointsun.ca side. Beloved wife of Thanks. the late Antonio Couto (2012). Loving mother of Paul Couto (Maria), Tony Couto and Manuel Couto (Karen Koslowsky) and her beloved puppy Taco who never left her side. Cherished Vavo of Paula (Terry Akins), Lindsay (Matt Weil), Maggie (Bradley McKeen), Derek (Laura), Darcy (Angelica), Brandon (Brandy), Cameron, Amanda, and Monica and great Vavo of Megan, Brayden, Myla, Jaelyn, Leah, Ella, Austin and Roman. Dear sister of Georgian Freitas (late Amancio) and the late Maria Louiza (Antonio Cabral), Jezuian (Francisco Festa), Maria Glunaria (Filomena Simas), Beatrice (Manuel Braga). Dear sister-in-law of Conceicao (Joao Taveres), Aurea (late Joe Couto), late Manuel (late Umberta Couto), late Filomeno (late Maria Couto). Survived by many nieces and nephews. Adinea retired from Omstead Foods after many years. She loved arranging flowers and crocheting. Adinea was a very happy person who loved her family and friends. Adinea and Antonio loved to travel around Europe. A private Mass of the Resurrection and interment at Erie Cemetery was held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice. . Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Knight, Grace Emily (nee Pike) Passed away peacefully on June 18, Any 2020 changes at Erie please email Shores Hospice at the sun@southpointsun.ca age of 97. She was born December 24, 1922 Thanks. in London, England. Grace was very proud, she served in the British Land Army during WWII. She came to Canada as a war bride married to Donald Dexter Knight. They celebrated 51 years of marriage before his passing in 1996. Grace is survived by her children Chris (Lauretta 2018), Bruce (Debbie), Bryon (Lynn), Dwaine (Debbie) and Debbie (Tom) Tetzlaff. She will be greatly missed by her 11 grandchildren, Amy Knight, Ryan Knight, Sara Knight, Derek Knight, Cindy Stortz, Michelle Pearce, Doug Knight, Emily Knight, Megan Violot, Heather Featherstone and Karen Botham. She was blessed with 24 great grandchildren, 2 having predeceased her. Grace was from a family of 12, her being the second youngest and last to pass away. Grace was predeceased by Don’s siblings, Harold, Basil, Gerald, Donna Smith and Joe. The family would like to thank the staff at the Sun Parlour Home & Erie Shores Hospice for their care and compassion. Donations may be made to the Erie Shores Hospice by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). At Grace’s request, cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Leamington.. Family and friends may share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Leamington business adjusts to pandemic

LEAMINGTON — When Liz and David McCormick started Legacy Auctions in February 2011, they never en-

visioned that a pandemic would bring their business to screeching halt. After their March 13 auction, that’s

Liz and David McCormick pose near one of their many auction trailers at the fairgrounds in Leamington. Their business, Legacy Auctions, is adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic by converting their auction house into a retail outlet. Sun photo

Letter to Editor

Writer provides policing insight

Dear Editor: Whereas I understand the Mayor’s frustration with the OPP not granting the request for more officers (aside from some other stated issues), the idea that a few more cops will make an appreciable difference is debatable, unfortunately. There are some significant and disturbing factors that contribute to the crime situation in Essex County, as well as everywhere else. I can really only speak to the local situation. In 2017, the government decided that ‘carding’ was no longer a police option. This means that if police stop someone at 3am in a residential area (ie wearing a backpack, a hoodie, on a bike), that person doesn’t have to identify themselves unless they are caught committing a crime, or a Highway Traffic Act infraction. So if that person is wanted or has a curfew via probation, or if crime in that area is reported the next day, the police have no way of knowing who they were. So much for proactive policing and a ‘suspicious person’ check. If you are on the up and up, and appreciate police wanting to keep the community safe, why would you mind saying who you are and what you are doing? Most people don’t mind – the people with something to hide are wellaware of this change.

Another issue is that as of January 2000, the government decided that there would be no bail hearings, other than in exceptional circumstances. This means that whereas before, someone with a criminal background and/or was on probation, who had a new charge laid on them would often be held until the next day and put before a judge. The judge would review the individual’s history and either keep them incarcerated or release them on a judge’s order and/or with additional conditions to abide by. Now, if a repeat offender, or anyone commits a ‘low priority’ crime, such as theft from a vehicle or shed, stealing a bike or shop-lifting, they have to be released by police once the paperwork for a court date is done. This means that those individuals can be back out on the street within two or three hours of the arrest. “In Canada, the incarceration rate on average stands at 88 per 100,000 people. This rate is relatively low when compared with the United States, where the rate is 716 per 100,000 people.” Chelangat Faith - August 15 2017 in Society. The whole shift over the last 20 years by the Ontario court system has resulted in low incarceration rates for repeat offenders of non-violent crime. People are held in jail less, and for less time. This means that communities are re-

exactly what happened. After about ten years of increasingly frequent auctions held at their auction house at the Leamington Fairgrounds, the couple found themselves in an unusual predicament. With an auction hall full of merchandise, they had to think outside the box to keep their business going. After all, they had become accustomed to at least 100 auction customers attending their weekly Sunday auctions. The COVID-19 pandemic presented a challenge, to say the least. After several weeks being idle, the McCormicks decided it was in the best interest of their clients, their staff and their business, to change things up. Starting this week, Legacy Auctions has opened their doors to the public, offering the items they would have normally put up for auction, to anyone wanting to come in and shop. The merchandise runs the gamut of household items, tools, furniture and appliances and the hall is jam packed with loads of goods. “We realized that we have clients who need us to move their stuff,” said Liz. “We also realized that local people are in need of reasonably priced used

items.” So they contacted their auction clients and got permission to change their way of selling to move the merchandise along. They’ve been preparing for a couple of weeks and are ready to re-open their doors — with a twist. Legacy is now open for retail shoppers Tuesday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 9:30 to noon. When the virus situation fades enough for restrictions on auctions and large gatherings to be lifted, the McCormicks expect they’ll return to business as usual. There will be regular COVID-19 restrictions and you must wear a mask to enter the premises, following the recently announced mandatory restriction by the local health unit. They will only allow about 20 shoppers in the building at one time, to keep social distancing possible, and cannot open their washroom facilities to the public. The auction house is near the back of the Leamington Fairgrounds property in the Jeanette Mulholland Activity Centre.

victimized over and over by many of the same people. Next issue: Much crime committed in Leamington is committed by people who have an addiction issue. This is a situation that no one has control over, including the police. No one can ‘make’ someone get help for an addiction. All communities, to a greater or lesser degree, struggle with the fall-out from the use of crack, methamphetamine, and opioids. It is by far not just Leamington. “The total rate of opioid users in Windsor-Essex County was 18.9% greater than the provincial rate of opioid users; when compared to 49 other regions in Ontario, we have the 7th highest rate of opioid users.” WindsorEssex County Health Unit – 2015. “Methamphetamine – Due to the high production of methamphetamine in Canada, there has been a noticeable increase in the crime rate in the area where the drug is used.” Canadian Centre for Addictions – 2019. CBC Windsor – “Meth-related admissions higher than opioids at WindsorEssex treatment centres” July 26, 2019. According to Stats Canada, “Windsor had a 21% jump in crime severity in 2018”. Leamington experiences the impact of criminals and/or people with addictions importing themselves to Leamington. Where do they stay? Unregulated housing, homes designated for one family where there is transience - 10 -15 people coming and going from, people in unsupervised rental units, housing through uncaring ‘slum-lords’. This is

an area that that could potentially be addressed by new or existing municipal by-laws. Another reality, regardless of who is policing Leamington, is that at any given time, officers may be off. Say if Leamington is designated to have 8 people working, there is almost always someone on vacation, on training, on light duties from injury, someone on maternity or parental leave, someone sick - meaning you will be less that person for that shift. But with the OPP, someone can be borrowed from one of the 5 municipalities if necessary. And if there is a major event, like a bad collision, more people can be sent to that area to cover off the ones tied up. And if things are really busy, Essex OPP can ask for help from Chatham OPP. I think that a lot of the public is not aware of some of the aforementioned facts. Being an effective police officer these days is constrained by many things. It is very frustrating for the police, along with the community. And some of the Leamington OPP officers are also members of the community, with the same concerns for their families and property as everyone else. Two of the most significant issues – addiction-related property crime and lack of incarceration by the courts – are out of police hands, no matter what service is being used. These are my opinions based on my observations as a police officer over the last 20 years. Name withheld by request

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WFCU Credit Union Member Update Hi, As Windsor-Essex prepares to move to Stage 2 of the provincial reopening plan and restrictions begin to ease, we at WFCU Credit Union continue to adjust our operations to meet the most current guidelines set out by the Provincial and Federal Governments as well as our local Health Unit. From the onset of Covid-19, we have been committed to our members, our staff and our community; adapting as necessary to providing the quality, convenient, personalized service you have come to expect from us. Our branches have remained open by-appointment; and our members have been provided with convenient live telephone and drive-thru banking options; as well as numerous self-serve options through our digital platforms and ATM network services. We are grateful to all of our staff for their continued dedication, commitment and professionalism during quickly changing circumstances and to all of our members for their continued support and understanding throughout this difficult time. We are pleased to share that as Windsor-Essex prepares to move to Stage 2 of the provincial opening plan we are preparing to open our branches. As our branches open to walk-in traffic, the safety and security of our staff, members, and community remain our top priority. Over the past several weeks we have invested heavily to ensure that our walk-in branch environment reflects our collective new reality and provides for a safe, easy and convenient banking experience. We know that many of you have discovered new ways to bank at WFCU Credit Union, and many of you have been grateful for all of the options provided, especially our unique live drive-thru services; please know that these options, including our live telephone banking, online and mobile banking, and ATM network services continue to be available to you. If you choose to visit a branch please know that all visitors entering any WFCU Credit Union location will be required to follow updated visitor guidelines and you have our promise that we will abide by all guidelines set out by our local Health Unit as well as the Provincial and Federal governments, including limiting the capacity of individuals in our facilities.

UPDATED GUIDELINES: UPDATED VISITOR VISITOR GUIDELINES: • Use our new seamless, convenient, virtual queuing and registration service - why wait in the rain or heat when you can register from your mobile device and wait in the safety and comfort of your car; • For your wellbeing branch access will remain controlled; • A mask must be worn when visiting a WFCU branch – No Shirt, No Shoes, No Mask = No Service; • Properly sanitize your hands upon entry using the provided touchless hand sanitizer stations; • Maintain social distancing by following distancing signage markers; • Follow directional signage to maintain required traffic flow within the branch; • Avoid shaking hands; • Stay behind plexiglass shields installed between you and staff; and • Refrain from visiting any WFCU location if you have had close contact with someone diagnosed with Covid-19, travelled outside of Canada, or had cold or flu-like symptoms within the last 14 days. Information regarding our new virtual queuing and registration service along with updated Visitor Guidelines will be posted on wfcualerts.ca, wfcu.ca and at each branch. As our doors open to walk-in traffic we ask for your continued support and patience. Circumstances have forced all of us to change and readapt to a new normal, while crisis has reminded all of us of life’s most important priorities and not to sweat the small stuff. The new protocols that we have put into place may not be ideal or preferred by all, but they have been put into place so as to allow us to serve you in the most efficient manner, while at the same time maintaining your safety and that of our staff and our community. We recognize too that many of you may still be uncomfortable with visiting a branch in-person, or may have simply found our alternative ways to bank more convenient for you and your lifestyle. Whatever your case may be, we encourage you to continue to use our live drive-thru and telephone banking options, as well as our online, digital and ATM network services to tailor your WFCU Credit Union banking experience to fit you and your personal needs. Our response to Covid-19 will continue to evolve, but in whatever may lie ahead, please know that we remain committed to providing you the best possible service regardless of circumstance, in a way that protects our staff, our members, and our community. I want to personally thank you for your constant support of our credit union, our staff, and the measures we have taken throughout this pandemic to keep you safe. Your support, kind words, and understanding have been instrumental in our ability to serve you and in the continuation of our services over the past few months. We look forward to serving you in branch very soon!

Eddie Francis

President & CEO WFCU Credit Union

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Opening soon for branch walk-in.

At the onset of Covid-19, we were committed to serving our members, staff, and our community safely; this continues, and now, we are planning to reopen for walk-in traffic. WHEN VISITING A WFCU CREDIT UNION BRANCH, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

Visit a WFCU Credit Union branch.

Register from your mobile device using our new virtual queuing service. For details visit wfcualerts.ca, wfcu.ca or one of our branches.

Members without a mobile device may register by video at the branch door.

You must wear your mask when visiting inside the branch.

Upon entering hands must be sanitized at one of our touchless hand sanitizing stations.

You’ll be prompted when staff are available to assist you.

Follow the directional signage to maintain social distancing.

Make your way to one of our many Member Consultants, stationed behind protective plexiglass shields.

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When your transaction is complete, please follow directional signage and be mindful of others by maintaining social distancing.

Our night deposits will be re-opened and processed daily.

SAFETY MEASURES: The safety and security of our staff, members and community remains our top priority. WFCU Credit Union has implemented the following safety measures at each of our branches: • Installed touchless hand sanitizer stations. • Installed protective plexiglass shields. • Service areas are sanitized after each member appointment. • Pens are single use only. • Installed directional stickers to promote social distancing. • Encouraged the use of masks and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Our queuing system will give members the option of waiting ‘in line’ from the comfort of their vehicle. • Members may notice others arriving after them are granted access to the retail location before them. This is due to pre-arranged appointments due to the nature of their banking transaction. Members should trust that each service line is accurately queued. • Each location is cleaned and sanitized every night.

NON-ROUTINE TRANSACTIONS: (Mortgages, loans, coin orders, debit cards, safety deposit boxes etc.) Non-routine services will continue to be offered by appointment only. To book an appointment call our Member Contact Centre at 519.974.WFCU (9328).

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Why Leamington is selling naming rights MP Epp proposes pandemic-free Canada Day

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: The following article is from a news release published by the Municipality of Leamington to outline the recent decisions to sell naming rights to certain Leamington venues. You may have noticed some recent announcements wherein the municipality has collaborated with local companies to rename some of Leamingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s municipal facilities. The municipality has engaged an agency to provide sponsorship, naming rights and advertising services for various municipal facilities for the purpose of reducing the impact on taxpayers. What are naming rights? Naming rights are a financial transaction and form of advertising, whereby a corporation or other entity purchases the right to name a facility or event, typically for a defined period of time. Why is Leamington selling naming rights? The Municipality of Leamington consistently strives to provide quality events, programs, facilities

and services to its residents, while being mindful of how it spends property tax dollars - its main source of revenue. Naming rights agreements can provide the municipality with alternative funding sources to benefit the quality of life for those who live here. Without exploring this option, the municipality may be forced to increase property taxes, go into debt, or cut back on services and programs. What does the Municipality of Leamingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s naming rights program entail? With Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval in 2019, administration launched a new program to sell the naming rights of municipal-owned assets to companies or organizations for a fixed period of time. This entails the name only, and not the actual facility, or assets and operations within. Naming rights will not impact programming or service delivery. The municipality has engaged Performance Sponsorship Group to conduct a professional audit

and valuation of municipal assets, which provides the opportunity to sell exclusive name sponsor rights to companies who align with the municipalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision, values, brand, and passions. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening now? To date, the municipality has secured over $2 million in sponsorship dollars from local companies who want to invest and give back to the community. These sponsorship dollars will be used by the municipality to maintain and upgrade facilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We live in a very generous community, and the $2 million we have received in sponsorship dollars really showcases that,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The primary driver behind our naming-rights strategy is to recognize a donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community commitment and to help fund the facilities that improve the quality of life for our residents. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really a win-win situation because we are able to maintain and upgrade facilities without increasing property taxes to do so.â&#x20AC;?

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LEAMINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Canadians canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come to Canada Day, then Canada Day will have to come to the people.â&#x20AC;? With that, MP Dave Epp announced that he will spend about eight hours travelling throughout Chatham-Kent-Leamington, sharing a bit of Canadian pride and capturing images of the riding on this historic Canada Day during this historic pandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the pandemic prevents us from coming together in traditional Canada Day celebrations to express our love for Canada, then letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decorate our homes and share our love of one of the greatest countries in the world.â&#x20AC;? said Epp. Epp said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to decorate just a few vehicles so we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend our time waiting for people to make it through intersections, and spend the day travelling across our magnificent riding taking pictures of Chatham-Kent-Leamington, waving the flag and greeting while creating a historic photo album of residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes, and messages of hope and encouragement.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The continued uncertainty created by COVID-19 makes celebrating Canada Day as a community a real challenge, but we hope this idea helps share some community sense of self-expression and connectivity.â&#x20AC;? Epp said citizens can share their message with statements such as: â&#x20AC;&#x153;To me, being Canadian means â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chatham-Kent-Leamington is â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?. Epp said it would be great to have some people who work growing and producing food to make up signs celebrating with others that â&#x20AC;&#x153;We help feed Canada and the worldâ&#x20AC;?. Epp will be starting off Canada Day with a brief media availability in Leamington, where a Plentiful Harvest truck will be loaded with fresh local produce for Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario, as well as attention being given to the dehydrated vegetables which the area ships overseas to the needy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This good work of donating food to those in need is something our local organizations do on a regular basis, we are just using Canada Day to help showcase the incredible work they do which can sometimes get taken for granted by those in the city, so lets share our pride as a community and as Canadians.â&#x20AC;? Epp said.

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29 CONSERVATION, KINGSVILLE 3 bdrm, 2-bath one level home w/2 car garage close to Golf course. Open concept living rm, eating area and kitchen. Master w/ ensuite and access to rear deck overlooking inviting inground pool.

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

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519-733-1028 9.4 acres - $309,900

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1297 TALBOT RD., KINGSVILLE

MLS# 19021703 - Build your dream home on this fantastic 9.4 acre estate style building lot in quiet Pleasant Valley area; just a short drive to Essex, Kingsville, Harrow & Windsor. This rarely offered property features approx. 1 acre of mature wooded area with oak, hickory & maple and borders two waterways at the rear. Hydro, natural gas available at lot line. Contact robert@future-homes.com for full detailed package.

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

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Are you wondering how you can see the houses listed in this real estate section? Be sure to contact each of the realtors who are advertising on these pages. They will be able to guide you through safely and with great care and compassion for your needs. We thank them for continuing to stick with us through these trying times. Please be sure to stick with them when this is all over.

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Realty House S U N PA R L O U R I N C . B R O K E R A G E Independently Owned & Operated

55 ERIE ST. NORTH, LEAMINGTON

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LOUIE SAAD P.Eng. Broker/Owner

519-919-7223

KEVIN BABKIRK Broker of Record

519-818-4432

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27 PRINCESS, LEAMINGTON

55 ERIE N, LEAMINGTON

SE FOR LEA

• 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

V/L MERSEA RD 5, LEAMINGTON

• 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

800-802 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON

• 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

838 SOUTH MIDDLE, LAKESHORE

• 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

COVID-19 has brought changes to everything, and home design is no exception. Experts are expecting to see lasting impacts on everything from the materials we use to the rooms we prioritize.

New home designs evolving in face of COVID pandemic COVID-19 has brought changes to everything, and home design is no exception. Experts are expecting to see lasting impacts on everything from the materials we use to the rooms we prioritize. Check out these and other noteworthy trends: Houses over apartments: Many people who live in condos or apartments do so to be closer to the action — work, entertainment and shops — and never planned on spending much time at home. But the pandemic has changed that, and more people are going to want a home that offers plenty of room and outdoor space in case they need to self-isolate again. Self-sufficiency: A hard lesson we’ve learned is that things and services we thought we could count on aren’t necessarily a sure thing, so items that increase self-reliance will become very popular. Expect to see more homes with sources of energy like solar panels, sources of heat like fireplaces and stoves, and

even urban and indoor gardens that allow you to grow your own produce. Outdoor living: Between playgrounds closing and parks becoming overcrowded, many of us are turning to our balconies, patios and backyards for fresh air and nature. This means we’re going to be investing more in our outdoor spaces, with functional kitchens, soothing water features, cozy firepits, and high-quality outdoor furniture to create a much-needed escape. Healthier spaces: Thanks to spending more time indoors and reprioritizing our health, we’ll turn to design to help ensure our homes are safe and healthy for our families. We’ll see a rise in products like water filtration systems as well as materials that improve indoor air quality. For new homes and additions, alternatives to wood-framing like insulated concrete forms, which offer improved ventilation for healthier indoor air quality and an

environment that’s less susceptible to mold, will be key. Home office space: Business experts are suggesting many companies will see that working from home is not only possible but offers tangible benefits, like saving money on office space rent. With working from home on the rise, creating a home office space that inspires productivity will be a major project many of us tackle. Luxury home office furniture that feels chic and blends into your décor as well as ergonomic chairs and desks will see a major boost. Custom and quality: With the hit to the economy, people are going to be buying less, but what they do buy will be better quality, while at the same time making an effort to support local businesses. When it comes to design, trends will shift to locally made furniture, custombuilt homes and pieces and materials that stand the test of time.

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CALL LOUIE or BECKY @ 519-919-7223

• 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

CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

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$269,900

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

$449,900

V/L BRUCE, LEAMINGTON

$339,900

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

$579,900

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

$374,900

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

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

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59 TRACEY, ESSEX Fully furnished waterfront home (39.99’ frontage) with 2 beds & 2 baths + views of Lake Erie

1004 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON

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 $554,900

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

Under Construction: 1-floor living in this affordable 1,100 sq ft semi with 2 beds & 1 bath

1021 A OAK, KINGSVILLE

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

191 GRANDVIEW, KINGSVILLE $119,900

$359,900

$502,895

94 TALBOT ST. E, LEAMINGTON $999,900

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

92 DANA, ESSEX

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

322 ROBSON, LEAMINGTON

$1,975/mo

$139,900

407-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE

31 WORCHESTER, LEAMINGTON

$575,000

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$524,408

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

208-6, PARK, KINGSVILLE

$526,281

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

308-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE

To Be Built: Custom home with high-end finishes; 3 beds, 2 baths in the heart of town

229 BERNATH, KINGSVILLE

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 $2150/ MONTH

For Lease: 2 beds & 2 baths condo with private balcony + parking at Lakeside Park Place

206-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE

$518,458

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

201-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AUCTIONS Jack Morris

Auctions Inc.

Online Farm Machinery Auction Sale Selling well cared for, stored inside farm equipment for Robinson Farms, c/o Doug Robinson. Equipment located at 2517 Talbot Trail, approx. 11 km east of Wheatley between Campbell Rd. & Coatsworth Rd. Preview from Jul 27 to Aug 1 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Auction begins to close Friday, August 7 at 6:00 pm For details check our website at www.jackmorrisauctions.com We will be assisted by Jacob Auctions. Catalogue and bidding will be at jacobauctions.hibid.com Proprietor: Doug Robinson, 519-324-6876 Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530

Legacy Auctions

RETAIL is going

During this difficult time, we have had to re-vamp our business model and for a limited time, will open up our premises 5 days a week for your shopping convenience.

• Open Tues-Fri. 9:30-4:30; Sat. 9-noon • Strict COVID-19 protocols in place • Limited number of people at one time Masks are now • No public washrooms available mandatory in • Check our website for photos every Monday Windsor-Essex • Please practice social distancing 194 Erie St. North (at the fairgrounds) Leamington 519-322-4427 www.legacyauctions.net

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SHARE UPSCALE HOUSE (6 bdrm/4 bthrm/yard/deck/ pool/parking) , in Leamington; For Seniors 50+; call ma13-jul1 519 562 1402.

AVAILABLE SEPT. 1ST. 29A Donald Avenue, Leamington. Semi-Detached. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. $1375 per mo. Plus utilities. See kijiji.ca for all details. jun24 519-326-1361 _____________________________

LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT

Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach. Amenities include: • library and social rooms • new Smart Card “no coin” laundry • beautiful lobby • underground parking • outdoor balconies • FREE utilities and window coverings • Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management.

Ask us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819

PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.18/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnaclejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. de4-tf

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Licensed and Apprentice Plumbers / Sheet Metal Workers / HVAC Technicians Resumes - Email ONLY to grossi@grossiplumbing.ca or Fax: 519-326-3632 GROSSI PLUMBING, HEATING & HVAC SERVICES 238 Talbot St. W. Leamington, ON N8H 1P1 Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca

GUALTIERI MECHANICAL

12 Seacliff Drive E., Leamington, ON N8H 2L2 Email: admin@gualtierimechanical.com

SEMI DRIVER NEEDED Local Packing Shed

• Full Time Seasonal Position • Looking for an individual to do Ontario/Montreal runs, slip seating and shunt truck/trailers local yards • Minimum 3 years’ experience with an AZ license & refrigerated equipment. Send Resume & Drivers Abstract to

Human Resources PO Box 39, Ruthven, Ontario N0P 2G0 or Fax #519-322-1112

Duties include sorting out service reports, handling email, payroll, accounts, bookkeeping, filing.

• Full or part time • Immediate opening Call Dino at 519-329-3388 or Peter at 519-796-4027 or mail resume to Industrial Boiler Specialities 622 Cty. Rd. 18, P.O. Box 670, Leamington, ON N8H 3X4

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IRWIN PLUMBING - New homes, renovations, repairs. Same or next day service. Since 1999. Call Tim 519ja6-tf 825-7245. _____________________________

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GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE

• Compensation is $14.18/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required. • Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse.

ARE YOU GROWING A PROLIFIC BACKYARD GARDEN and have a handful of extra dirt-grown tasty tomatoes to spare and sell every few days? Gail 780706-6599 Leamington area. jun24

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GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager. Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.18 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed. Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6

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Nicholls announces broadband upgrade ESSEX COUNTY — Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington, on behalf of Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, has announced a major step in the expanding of broadband internet in Essex County with the Request for Proposals (RFP) by Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Inc. This program is part of the government’s commitment to expanding access to broadband internet in rural areas and makes way for up to $12.8 million in broadband infrastructure expansion. “I am thrilled to share this exciting news” said MPP Nicholls. “With this significant investment in the infrastructure of Essex County, Minister Hardeman is equipping our rural community with the resources necessary to stay connected in the twenty-first century.” “Without a doubt, this

is a difficult time for all Canadians,” he said. “Access to services, opportunities to connect in isolation and telework depend on access to high speed internet.” Gary McNamara, Warden of the County of Essex expressed his gratitude. “This is wonderful news. The timing is great. All mayors and councils are excited to learn of this broadband expansion, “ he said. “We’re grateful for the investment that both our Provincial and Federal governments are providing to Essex County.” The RFP for Essex County closes on July 31st. The contract will be awarded and service provider agreement put in place shortly after the RFP closes. As part of this investment, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to $12.8 million in broadband infrastructure was issued in Essex County.

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LEAMINGTON — Gore Hill Public School has been a flurry of activity the past few days, with staff collecting books and distributing belongings to students. In the top photo, school librarian Terri Hamm collects library books that students had borrowed during the distance learning. Along the bottom from left to right, kindergarten teacher Suzanne Remigio gives a parent a bag containing all of one of her student’s personal belongings and school work. Next, teachers Jennifer Fittler, Meredith Loncke and Lindsay Coristine stand ready over the 300 bags, as parents come to collect student belongings as part of the end of the year duties. In the photo on the right, Gore Hill displays their support for the June 27th Miracle, as Katie and Gemma Desborough stand near the sign they created for Gore Hill’s front yard. submitted photos

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TORONTO - Ontario’s driver testing services provider, DriveTest, began offering limited services across the province on Monday, June 22, with the expectation of restoring full services by September. This gradual, staggered approach, based on customer date of birth, will ensure that strict protocols are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “As Ontario continues to gradually and safely reopen, reopening DriveTest centres will help get more people back to every day life,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “By resuming driver testing in a phased, staggered approach, important health and safety measures, such as physical distancing and extensive cleaning, can be maintained.” DriveTest centres will serve customers based on when they were born to reduce crowding, support new requirements for physical distancing, health checks and enhanced sanitation. People with birthdays between January to June will be allowed to visit a centre the first week of reopening, and people with birthdays between July to December will have access to DriveTest services the following week. Access to DriveTest services will continue to alternate weekly until full services are restored. In the first phase, all 56 full-time DriveTest centres opened Monday for G1 and M1 knowledge tests, driver’s licence exchanges and commercial driver’s licence applications and upgrades. Commercial road tests are available by appointment at 28 locations. “We have extended the validity of all driver’s licences, so we would ask that everyone hold off on visiting a DriveTest centre unless the need for a driver’s licence is urgent,” said Minister Mulroney. “I can assure you that no one will lose their licence as a result of COVID-19.” To protect the safety of Ontarians, DriveTest will also require customers to wear face coverings inside centres and during road tests, sanitize their hands when they enter the building and undergo temperature checks before road tests. All DriveTest staff will wear personal protective equipment when serving customers. Driver examiners will also be equipped with face shields, sanitizer packages and seat covers when conducting road tests. Details of the DriveTest reopening plan, which outline the driver testing services available, how to access DriveTest centres, and which customers are being served each week, will be updated every Monday on DriveTest.ca.

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Looking back at 1985

This week’s sports flashback takes us back to June of 1985, as we look at the sports headlines from that era. BANTAMS OUSTED IN WHEATLEY The Leamington Kinsmen Bantams were ousted from a tournament in Wheatley, despite going unbeaten in two games. They beat South London 8-6 on Saturday, then fell victim to tie breaker rules as they ended game two in a 7-7 tie with Stoney Creek. The game was called after the time limit expired and Stoney Creek was awarded the win because they had more runners reach third base during the game. In game one, Leamington collected 14 hits enroute to their victory, winning with two runs in the top of the tenth inning. Greg Knox had four singles for Leamington, while Gary Quenneville and Sam Raffoul each had a double and single. Kevin Hall pitched the first five innings for Leamington. Knox finished up for the win. In game two, Stoney Creek scored a late run to tie the game just prior to the time limit expiring. Jason Wuerch and Knox both pitched for Leamington. Knox was the only Leamington player to get more than one hit. TYKE STREAK AT 11 The Leamington Local-459 Tykes won their 11th in a row last week, nipping Woodslee by a 7-6 score. Chris Tuquero’s two-out homerun in the bottom of the seventh won the game for the locals. Tuquero and Matt Lear both pitched for Leamington, allowing five hits. Lear had a double and two singles to aid the cause. The Tykes then beat Essex 15-0 with Kevin Gale belting a triple and two singles. Mark Quenneville doubled and singled. Joey Youssef and Mike Raffoul checked Essex on three hits. RACING SEASON OPENS A large crowd bet a total of $63,000 at Leamingotn Raceway’s 1985 opening card on Monday. Randy Kerr went wire-to-wire aboard Honest Judy, owned by Murray Myers of Leamington, winning in an excellent time of 2:04:4. The card featured three Ontario Sires Stakes races as well, with Dave Wall going wire-to-wire aboard Armbro Daisy in a time of 2:00:2. 216 GOLFERS PLAY IN DELMONTE INVITATIONAL Windsor’s Dave Fish and Erie Shores’ Rick Schmidtgall were tied at

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one over par 72 and had to play a sudden death playoff to settle the score. Both golfers parred the first and second holes, but Schmidtgall’s tee shot on the par three third went off course, giving Fish the eventual victory. FALCONS BEST KINGSVILLE IN JUNIOR PLAY The Leamington IGA Falcons defeated Kingsville 5-2 in a Sun Parlour Junior Baseball League game at the fairgrounds. Steve Wuerch allowed six hits for the victory and also contributed two singles to the cause. Dave Romualdi hit a homerun for the winners as well. Matt Burger took the loss for Kingsville and John Bradbury chipped in with a pair of hits. BARONS LOSE FIFTH IN A ROW The Leamington Oak Farms Barons lost 11-1 in Essex on Sunday afternoon. Paul Worth schackled Leamington on just three hits. Rick Thurstson started on the mound for Leamington but was hit hard and replaced by Greg Dunmore. Leamington’s three hits were counted by Jeff Sunderland, Mike Sunderland and Chris Oag. WHEATLEY AND LEBANESE CLUB PLAY TO 17-17 TIE The Wheatley Kinsmen and Leamington Lebanese Club played a wild and woolly game in the Peewee division of Leamington Minor Baseball last weekend. The Lebanese Club was led at the plate by Richard Da Parteira, who had three singles. Ryan Selwood and Derrick Hughes each had a double and single. Matthew Murray and Danielle Butler each blasted a triple. Kurt Pulley led Wheatley with a two-run homer, while Jan Getty, Derek Brown, Trevor Matthews, Harry Greene and Chris Dales all had singles. Tommy Brown and Derek Mercer shared the pitching chores. MCELWAIN BEATS WHEATLEY McElwain Chev easily defeated Wheatley by a score of 24-10 in the Tyke division of Minor Ball last week. Tim Sarkis was four-for-four at the plate for McElwain, while Larry Lane and Phil Boutros each had three hits. Trevor Jones hit a homerun for the winners. Wheatley was held to four hits, three of them singles, from Brad Walker, Grant Heyens and Greg Tiessen. Bryan Jessop hit a long triple.

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Baseball great spent a lot of time in this area By C. Scott Holland KINGSVILLE — Baseball great Ty Cobb, had a deep association with several people from this area from the time he arrived on the scene with the Detroit Tigers in the early 1900s. It is well known about his friendship with Jack Miner, one of the first men to study bird migrating patterns and establish a bird sanctuary at Kingsville. Miner also developed deep friendships with other well-known men, like Thomas Edison. Cobb, a hunting enthusiast like Miner was in his early days, spent plenty of time in this part of the province and also spent time in northern Ontario near Hudson’s Bay. If you were to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, there are nine photos of Cobb taken from his private life and selected to reflect his personal life outside of baseball. Among those nine, are several taken by Leamington photographer, Dr. R. D. Sloane, whose many photographs have given us a sense of life in the early part of the last century. Sloane spent a good deal of time with both Cobb and Miner.

The H.J. Heinz baseball team enjoyed a game versus a team that Jack Miner (far right) put together for a special game in 1920 at the bird sanctuary in Kingsville. Miner’s baseball connections also extended to Ty Cobb, with whom he developed a long friendship. From the Scott Holland collection

There is a photo showing Cobb playing chess with Ted Miner on the back porch of the Miner residence. Another shows Cobb and Miner cutting veni- Cobb, left and Miner, at son steaks in hunting camp in northern northern On- Ontario. tario and a third shows the two men liberating Canada geese at the Miner Sanctuary. Cobb had read about Miner in an outdoors magazine and reached out to him, ushering in a lifelong friendship that would last until Miner’s death. In his autobriography, Cobb wrote that Miner was one of the finest men he’d ever met and was one of the many wonderful things that happened to him in his life away from baseball. Jack Miner died in November, 1944, while Cobb passed away in July 1961.

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1937 Packard convertible 40 years later THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk Just after I turned 16 in the spring of 1958, my older brother John and I acquired a mint original 1940 Buick coupe in our home town of Leamington, Ontario. The local Studebaker dealer was a member of an antique car club in Windsor and invited us to bring our car to their next meeting. We attended that meeting and saw a fully restored 1937 Packard 4-door convertible, a car that looked like it belonged in a Hollywood movie. It was gleaming black with wide whitewalls and a red leather interior. The owner was Alex Horen, founder of the Wind-

sor antique car club (now known as the Historic Vehicle Society of Ontario). In 1962, our family moved to Toronto and we lost touch with the antique car people in Windsor. Forty years later, I attended an old car meet in Waterdown, Ontario, and saw a 1937 Packard 4-door convertible on display. Could this be the same car I saw as a teenager 40 years earlier? I learned the name of the owner and visited him at his home in Burlington. His name was Len Mayeski and he had purchased the car a few years earlier from Tom Stackhouse, who had a collection of vintage cars in Simcoe, Ontario. I phoned Tom Stackhouse to ask where he bought the 1937 Packard that he later sold to Mr. Mayeski.

I was told he bought the car from the Cadman family in Tillsonburg a few years earlier. I phoned the Cadman family and was told they had purchased the Packard in 1970 from a man in Windsor named Alex Horen. It was the same car I saw in 1958! I contacted Alex Horen, who still lived near Windsor. He told me he had found the car stored in a garage behind a house in Windsor and bought it for $100 in 1955. The car was complete but needed a full restoration. He sold it to a man who restored it, then Alex bought it back and took his wife and three daughters on many old car excursions over the next several years in that beautiful Packard convertible before selling it in 1970 to buy another Packard. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

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Writers offer poem for children

Dear Editor: Please find enclosed a poem entitled ‘A Child’s Prayer During Covid-19’, written by my father, Bill Sherk, and myself. The inspiration for the poem is a result of the stress and isolation children are currently experiencing during the Coronavirus pandemic. We imagined what we would say in a prayer if we were a child living during this health crisis. We wanted to keep the prayer simple and brief so it would be easy for children to memorize. What makes the poem unique, is that the first part is about the child praying to God and the second part is about God answering the child and providing a message of hope. A Child’s Prayer During Covid-19 Hello dear God, please lend me your ear, And make this Coronavirus disappear. Sprinkle your fairy dust from clouds above, Falling ever so gently with all your love. The light’s turned off, I’m tucked into bed. My eyes are closed, Your voice in my head: “Stay healthy and strong, Be generous and kind. Have pleasant dreams, And peace of mind. And when you awaken, Call joy to your home. With a song and a dance, You are never alone.” Signed, Juliana Sherk, Waterloo, and Bill Sherk, Leamington

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The Leamington Peewee team from 2006. Back row: Coach Tim Matier, Thomas Matier, Ryan Phan, Matt Raffoul, Spencer Marentette, Taylor Tiessen, Head Coach Brad Bailey. Front row : Mitchell Tetzlaff, Brendan Cornies, Riley Babkirk, Cody Briggs, Cale Zanuttini, Christopher Preston. Absent: Manager Lisa Phan, Coach Rob Willan. Photo couresty of Donna Matier

Looking back at a remarkable 2006 season By C. Scott Holland It was a hot weekend of baseball for one local team back in 2006 and it certainly wasn’t the only good thing that would happen to that group of talented young men. It is doubtful they have forgotten that season. In July, Leamington Legion’s Branch 84 Peewee team captured the win at the Jeff Bradley Memorial Tournament earned via a sterling 5-0 record and on Labour Day weekend their OBA championship capped another magnificent run of winning games. In their opening game, the team won 3-0 over Walker Homesites as Taylor Tiessen and Ryan Phan combined to throw the one-hit shutout. Spencer Marentette carried the hot bat at the plate with two hits and two scoring two of the three runs. Their next contest was a total blowout as the Leamington squad notched 27 runs with a 23-hit attack that included Brendan Cornies and Matthew Raffoul each slugging four hits. The Legion Branch 84 team was just getting

warmed up. In game 3 they took East Mountain 11-3, thus earning a spot in the playoff round. Matthew Raffoul provided the local Peewees with the win on the mound. A sudden-death contest was held with Leamington facing Burlington, but it was no contest as the mercy rule was invoked, giving Branch 84 and their pitcher Ryan Phan a 10-0 victory. In the championship contest, the Peewees claimed a 4-1 win as Spencer Marentette went the distance while striking out 15 batters and aiding his own cause with two doubles. The Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) tournament was held in Leamington and the Branch 84 Peewees went undefeated with another 5-0 record. First up was Port Hope and the Leamington Lakers squad managed to grab a 2-0 win, thanks to two-hit pitching and some timely hitting. In game two on the Saturday morning, Leamington was pitted versus Georgetown and came away with a

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faced Strathroy, who had beaten Georgetown 23-4 the previous day. Leamington notched two runs in the first inning and then added another four, eventually winning 8-5 Leamington met Port Hope in the final and Spencer Marentette would go the distance, giving up only two hits while walking six. The Lakers tabbed one run in the first and added three more in the second, and that was all they needed. They won 4-0 and the OBA title. A fitting end for a team that compiled a 36-5 record and an incredible 15-0 in three tournaments, all of which they won.

By Bob McLean WHEATLEY — On Tuesday, June 16, there were 61 participants playing their senior league games. Bill Ward (BW) was on fire as he shot a scintillating 35 and also won the long putt by dropping a 25-footer on #2. Bill gave credit to Dunner for enriching his golf game with some positive golfing tips. Players who scored rounds of 42 or less were: Tom Dunn 36; Joe Drummond 37; Randy Nash and Dutchy 39’s; Jim Pearson 40; Rick Thompson 41; Al Zanuttini , Al Matthews and Paul (Gus) Brown) 42’s. Shooting scores of 45 or less were: Arkey, Fuzzy, Gerry van Deven, Bobo, Dave la Bonte, Wiz, Chopper and Larry Schmidt. Doug Langlois won the

closest to the pin on #9 with his masterful shot to within a few feet of the pin. Some of our over 80 shooters deserved honorable mention for their play today. Gerry Becigneul, Bob Freure, Carl Robinson, Ed Woelk, Tom Hyatt, and Walter Balsam all broke the 50 mark! We welcomed Dave Cohoon, John Hall and Ian Quirk to our enjoyable league. Ed Regehr returned after a brief absence. Anyone who still wants to join us should contact Wiz 519-825-4349, Bobo 519-825-4892 or Bummy 519-825-4930. Wife to husband: “Honey, tell me about the time you hit that hole in one. I’m having trouble falling asleep.”

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, news from loved ones may catch you off guard, but could nevertheless make you feel excited this week. This is a sign from the universe that some part of life will change. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 This week you may feel like opening your heart to others, Taurus. Show a close friend that you care about him or her, or really further your connection with a romantic partner. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 A busy work schedule may be making things seem more hectic than usual, Gemini. It’s easy to become overwhelmed if you do not find strategies to calm your mind each day. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Powerful feelings of affection may build up in you this week, Cancer. You may be taking inventory of how you feel about loved ones. Share grand gestures and loving words. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You may get encouragement from an unlikely source this week, Leo. This can inspire you to conduct an in-depth exploration of long-term goals. Embark on a new journey. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 It is alright to feel shy or inhibited this week, Virgo. Uncertainty over long-term plans could be driving these emotions. Once you get your thoughts on paper, you can proceed. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 A desire to add life to your routine could motivate you to find new activities to explore this week, Libra. Infuse your daily schedule with doses of creativity. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, this week you may feel sentimental and nostalgic. Perhaps you will reminisce about your childhood by looking over old photographs or playing family movies. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you feel content with yourself and life this week and that is great. An ability to look within with a practice like meditation may contribute to this serene state of mind. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Figuring out how to resolve issues in a relationship may leave you feeling somewhat unsettled, Capricorn. It might be that you do not want to approach sensitive topics. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Excitement about business or work goals might make you feel like taking some dynamic action to promote your ideas to higher ups, Aquarius. You may find a receptive audience. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Try collaborating on a fun project this week, Pisces. Check to see if anyone needs assistance if you don’t have your own project in mind. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JUNE 24 Lionel Messi, Athlete (33) JUNE 25 Angela Kinsey, Actress (49)

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