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By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — One year after the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a halt, the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre is serving as a mass vaccination site for the people of Essex County. Last Wednesday, Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, along with County Warden Gary McNamara and Windsor-Essex County Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Wajid Ahmed, got a tour of the site and met with the media afterward. For Mayor MacDonald, the year seemed surreal and she expressed her emotions in seeing this ‘light at the end of the tunnel.’ “When I got the call that we may have to turn this complex into a temporary morgue last spring, I said to my husband that stuff just got real,” she said. “Thankfully we didn’t have to do that, but it was a real wake up call.” Over the course of the year, as McNamara later pointed out, the region lost almost 400 people to COVID-19 and that total continues to slowly rise, as officials race to get vaccines into arms ahead of an expected third wave. As of April 1 last year, the WindHILDA sor-Essex region had 92 confirmed MacDONALD cases of COVID-19 and one resident had died. By April 28, there had been 581 confirmed cases and 43 deaths. Those numbers continued to rise until about the month of June, when public health measures brought the curve under control. At one point during the summer and early fall months, Windsor Essex was sitting on under 90 deaths. The second wave that occurred from November through February, escalated the numbers greatly, with over 13,000 confirmed cases and almost 400 deaths among the current numbers. On the opposite side of the coin, 12, 623 of those confirmed cases have been resolved — either by recovery or death. That does not take into consideration, the hundreds of COVID ‘long-haulers’, who have lingering debilitating issues months after their COVID experience. The province indicates that the current variants of concern are responsible for about 42 per cent of Ontario’s current cases and those variants may spark a third wave. The only things combatting a third wave are the social distancing we are doing and the race to get as many people vaccinated as possible. OFFICIALS TOUR — Page 2
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Local pharmacies roll out AstraZeneca pilot project REGIONAL — After much speculation and confusion, the Ontario government’s pilot project for the distribution of the AstraZeneca vaccine rolled out last week. For those in the 60-64 years age group, this pilot project came as a welcome surprise, as they didn’t expect to see a vaccination until July. There had been reports in past weeks that the AstraZeneca vaccine may not be suited for those 65 years and over. In order to keep the 194,500 doses they received viable, the government had to pivot and use them in the younger age group before expiry. A decision was made to run pilot projects in pharmacies in three health unit areas in the province, including Toronto, Windsor-Essex and the Kingston area. About 325 pharmacies in these areas received about 500 doses each, all to be administered starting last week. The confusion came when the government announced Wednesday, that the project would begin Friday, which left many of the pharmacies scrambling to set up appointment schedules. Costco was ahead of the game, with an online portal ready to book appointments, while others began taking phone calls.
There was also a report out of Europe that the AstraZeneca vaccines in Norway had possibly been linked to blood clots. Canadian officials were quick to dispel those reports and assure Canadians that the vials received here are perfectly safe. Local residents in the age group scrambled to make appointments and hundreds of doses were administered over the weekend in Windsor-Essex. Many of those who received that first dose, now have appointments for the second dose in mid-July. Another 29,000 doses of AstraZeneca went to family health teams in six public health areas, which did not include Windsor-Essex or Chatham-Kent. If you were born between 1957 and 1961, you are eligible for the AstraZeneca pilot project. Seven pharmacies in Leamington and Kingsville were administering doses to the target group on the weekend. They included Zehrs Kingsville, Shoppers Drug Mart Kingsville, Kingsville IDA, Shoppers Drug Mart Leamington, Walmart Leamington, Real Canadian Superstore Leamington and Central Pharmacy Leamington. Call the pharmacy of your choice for appointment availability.
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Time will obviously tell, but local officials are optimistic that the current vaccination rollout will help immensely. “It’s a good feeling,” said Theresa Marentette, Chief Executive Officer of Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. “But we’ve still got work to do.” Dr. Ahmed himself, was cautiously optimistic that the vaccinations will bring the numbers down. “We’ve already seen evidence in the long-term care and retirement homes, that the vaccine is helping,” he said. “We need to continue with the health measures to ensure we can get everyone vaccinated.”
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Point Pelee cancels Festival of Birds By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — For the second year in a row, Point Pelee National Park has had to cancel their annual Festival of Birds. Unlike last year, however, when the park closed down completely, Point Pelee is currently open, with limited access to certain facilities. “We’ve cancelled programming and additional services that would normally be in place for Festival of Birds,” said Point Pelee spokesperson, Monique Ol-
trop. In an announcement issued last week, Parks Canada stressed that, although the park is open, they encourage birders to enjoy their hobby from home. “We’re encouraging people to do their birding activities as close to home as possible,” said Oltrop. “If they come to the park, they should be prepared to not expect a level of service they’ve become used to in the past.” Oltrop says that while they aren’t turning people away, only certain parts
of the park are accessible and birders may be disappointed what they can access. “We’re asking for patience and flexibility,” she said. Oltrop says that between 50,000 and 60,000 day-visits were not uncommon during birding month in the past. The pandemic takes thousands of American and foreign visitors out of the equation, however. The park has been busy so far this spring and has become a welcome refuge for local people looking to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. “Visitation has been strong since we re-opened last summer,” she said. “Peo-
ple are looking to enjoy outdoor spaces.” She advises locals to try to schedule their visits later in the day, as the birders that do come to the park, will usually do that in the mornings. “We expect some delays at the gate on busy days,” she said. Point Pelee National Park’s website will provide updated information on what is open, with details on parking, visitors services and what people can expect. Plan ahead by visiting parkscanada.gc.caq/pelee/covid19. Meanwhile, birders can watch updated virtual birding activities on their Facebook page at Facebook.com/PointPeleeNP.
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Friends of Point Pelee celebrating 40 years
By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — The Friends of Point Pelee group is celebrating 40 years in 2021, and although they won’t be able to have the type of celebration they wanted to, it’s an accomplishment the local group is very proud of. Established in 1981, the Friends of Point Pelee formed to act as a support for Parks Canada and work in collaboration with them, committed to protecting the natural features of Canada’s most southerly spit of land. It was one of the first not-for-profit groups formed to assist a National Park in Canada. Current President Laurie Hart’s Point Pelee roots go back to the 1940s. Her family once had a cabin inside the park — near Northwest Beach — and for many years, has owned property just outside the park along the narrows of Point Pelee Drive. She and her husband, Dave, have now retired and want to give back to the park they’ve come to know as their second home. Since retirement, they decided to pull up their roots in LaSalle and move to their Pelee property full time in recent years. The Friends of Point Pelee usually run
the food service for the annual Festival of Birds, but for the second year in a row, the Festival has been cancelled due to COVID-19. “Last year, the park was closed right down at that time,” said Laurie. “This year, the park will be open, but we won’t be setting up any food service.” The food service is the group’s largest annual fundraiser, so they’ve been very careful with their spending. Last year, they purchased a boat called the Marsh Skimmer for park employees to use when traveling through the marsh. This year’s purchase will be a ‘Marsh Muncher’, which will help park employees clear up some of the vegetation that overtakes the marsh waters. They will still run the canoe rentals, as they always do — at least what is permitted under health regulations. The Cattail Café at the Marsh Boardwalk and Nature Nook store at the Visitors Centre are currently closed and will remain with very limited access until COVID restrictions will allow. Numerous other projects are always on the go. Meanwhile, the meetings of members still go on, with the group always planning to help in any way they can.
“We can have Zoom meetings and will occasionally meet outside when we are able to social distance,” said Laurie. “It’s a challenge, but we’ll take it as it comes.” Their Annual General Meeting is coming up and they are anxious to welcome a handful of new board members. “It’s always nice to have new viewpoints and opinions,” said Laurie. For the Harts, they are happy to be so
close to what they consider a national treasure. “My mom was a member of Friends of Point Pelee for many years,” she said. “So it’s nice to give back and help visitors see what we see on a daily basis.” If you’d like to volunteer with the Friends of Point Pelee, reach out on their website at www.friendsofpointpelee. com.
Dave and Laurie Hart pose near the canoe rentals at Marsh Boardwalk on Saturday, March 13. Sun photo
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LEAMINGTON — The status of six Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant applicatoins left Leamington council in a conundrum — as one councillor put it — because the work had been completed on many of them prior to approval. At issue were six of last year’s eight applications, that had not yet been approved, but some of the applicants were looking for grant money after the work had been completed, despite no such final approval. The normal procedure is that an application process begins, with renderings, quotes and plans submitted to the municipality. Once all paperwork is finished, the approval is given to the applicant, who then does the work to improve the outside of their business. Two mitigating factors were at play in 2020. The first factor was the COVID pandemic and the second factor was that the person who was handling the applications for the municipality, left its employment halfway through the year, leaving both applicants and council without recourse. Administration came to last week’s council meeting, seeking guidance from council on what to do with these applicants. They proposed two solutions, with the first one being directing administration to enter into the necessary agreements with the applicants. The second option would be to not approve those works undertaken without approval. Councillor Paul Tiessen was the first to speak on the issue and he pulled no punches. “I’m disappointed and shocked that we are in this situation,” he said. “I can understand one applicant can misunderstand the rules, but six of them?” Tiessen said that the ball had been dropped and he awaited what other councillors would say. Councillor John Hammond said that the situation definitely needs to be corrected. He said that some of these business owners had spent their own money for the betterment of the uptown area. Councillor Tim Wilkinson agreed with Tiessen. “I mean, what kind of indication was given that it was okay to proceed?” he asked. Mayor Hilda MacDonald compared the process to going to a bank to ask for a loan. “I’d have to submit T-4’s, all the paperwork and if I don’t, I don’t get the loan,” she said. “Regardless of whether I already did the work. I believe the applicants have a lesson to learn. We have a policy in place and need to follow it.” Council then welcomed delegations on the matter and first to speak was Sam Elias, who owns three of the six properties that applied. “In 2018, after a conversation with Mr. Wilkinson, I called the town and asked about the program,” he said. “I then talked the Economic Devleopment Officer, who told me I had to get a survey, architect and quotes. I hired an architect and submitted the drawings at town hall.” Elias said he had two meetings with the former Economic Development Officer, and then heard nothing more about it. He went ahead and did his renovations, which were planned anyway, but the grant application wasn’t finalized. “I kept calling the town and asking about the grants,” he said. Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke thought they should allow these applicants their grants, based on previous approvals of other properties that hadn’t met all qualifications. “It leaves us in a conundrum,” he said. Councillor Trevor Jones came up with what he viewed as a viable compromise. “What if we capture these six 2020 applicants, bring them forward, get approvals based on invoices, drawings and eligibility, and approve them after the fact,” he said. The majority of council agreed that due to the circumstances, Jones’ suggestion should be turned into a motion and voted on. Councillor Tiessen reiterated his dismay, saying, “This can’t happen again. I’ll be the first to say scrap the program if it happens again.” In the end, Jones’ motion won over Tiessen and MacDonald, and council voted in favour of the motion — unanimously — and those six 2020 applicants will be given an opportunity to comply with the process and be individually considered for the grants.
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Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington Memories of... and Wheatley Photos Kingsville, from Kingsville-GosfieldLeamington Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time and Wheatley
Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat. ‘Flatten the curve’ was a big one last The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in year, and we hardly hear it this time the late 1940s oratearly 1950s. Students Olinda School, March 1961 - Front row: Pete Walters, Herb Kampfeseck, Greg
That year went by quickly One year ago, I was staring at my computer, wondering what I would fill a newspaper with in the face of a brand new world-wide pandemic. It was my first week as editor of the Southpoint Sun, and my friend and predecessor, Sheila McBrayne, had taken the final two weeks of her tenure here, off. She was supposed to go on a tropical vacation, but those plans got hijacked by COVID, and the editorial pendulum had already swung in my direction. I jumped in head first, hoping that we could be back to normal in a month or two. A lot has happened in that year, but we are thankful we’re still standing and able to put out a community newspaper during this difficult time. We’ve got some staff still not back to work, but overall, we’ve persevered in a world that didn’t offer much hope for what many deem a ‘dying industry.’ The newspaper business has always been challenging, in many different ways. Whether you’re running up against deadlines or determining if a story is worth news space, there is always something that keeps you on your toes. This past year has been a challenge like we’ve never faced. Almost every story becomes somehow related to the pandemic, whether it’s a story about kids making cards for hospital staff or hockey being played on an outdoor rink, it all seems to come back to COVID. New words and phrases and even old words with new applications, are being typed every week.
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around. ‘Pivot’ is another word that has received a lot of attention, as groups and organizations find different ways to conduct their daily business. ‘Mass vaccination clinics’ are places we never imagined we’d be reporting about a year ago. The word ‘efficacy’ was hardly on my radar, and now I find myself uttering it every day. How about ‘spike protein’? Did you ever think you’d know what a spike protein is? I never knew the difference between a dust mask and an ‘N-95 mask’ before this. Names like Dr. Tam, Dr. Williams, Dr. Fauci and General Hillier were not household names before this started. Now, we hang onto their words like gospel, hoping they will give us something to grasp onto. Monday, they announced that a third wave of the pandemic is upon us, and that just brings disappointment and frustration. There is light at the end of the tunnel (another phrase I’ve overused recently), with vaccinations ramping up in a race against the ‘variants of concern’. Let’s win that race and get on with doing normal things.
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March is nutrition month Editor’s note: This column is a monthly health feature from the folks at Leamington Area Family Health Team. Reflecting on 2020, you may have noticed what felt good and nourishing was sometimes quite different from the normal or “healthy” eating you practiced in the past. Why did so many of us find joy and hope in baking homemade bread, growing vegetable gardens, and crafting our own versions of trendy internet recipes? Food has and always will be more than the nutrients it contains. We can’t truly explore the impact diet has on our health without acknowledging the calm in a cup of tea, the smiles in an ice cream cone, the sense of safety in our grandmother’s soup or the rest in a summer barbeque. As a registered dietitian, I am privileged each day to be invited to explore with you these dynamic relationships with food. The relationship with food that reflects a lifetime of experiences, preferences, dislikes, memories, family recipes,
financial freedoms and challenges, periods of illness, places lived and travelled, culture, beliefs, passions, struggles and aspirations. In finding “your healthy,” it is my goal to approach and explore this relationship with curiosity rather than judgement, a mindset of gratitude over restriction, and ultimately, discover and inspire health within a framework that is uniquely and perfectly yours. “Your healthy,” is not the same as your neighbour’s, your sister-inlaw’s, or that of the celebrity you admire. Health does not look the same for all of us, and it may not look the same for you now as it did ten years ago. Our health will continue to change with time, place, and season. But within each season of change, let’s focus on ‘more’ instead of less; more listening to and honouring our bodies’ preferences and needs, more teaching our little ones about the foods that nourished the generations before us, more trying new things, more
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You’re never too old to start something new LEAMINGTON — At age 88, Ray Jaarsma admits he never dreamt in his wildest imagination that he would be a major partner with UMEI’s Robotics Program. “The success of UMEI’s Robotics Course in large can be attributed to Ray’s incredible carpentry skill,”
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many different challenges he has built over the years, he will tell you he has lost count. Each of the projects require a different robot design, from ones that master moving obstacles, or getting across broken bridges, to ones that put balls into slots and hoops. “It is easy to understand why our students would literally run to class to get started on a new project that was just delivered,” suggested Fittler. Ray’s love for carpentry is visible in his impeccable constructions. His story of becoming a carpenter is like many of our skilled immigrants that have come to Canada. Growing up in Holland, he explained that a stu-
dent had to choose which stream they would attend at an early age in high school. He chose Trade School at 14 years of age. No easy task for a youngster. He came to Canada in his early 20s with only $100 in his pocket and unable to speak the English language. His tools unfortunately got lost in transit and finally arrived three months later. “Those were the days when you had to be sponsored to come to Canada. A Dutch family in Windsor sponsored me and I got $60 a month for farm labour, plus room and board,” said Ray. “It was frustrating not being able to communicate, but I took English classes at night until I could speak the language,” he stated.
He also worked for a car wash to earn extra money and got an opportunity to demonstrate his masonry skills to the owner when a driver accidentally drove through the block wall of the garage. Ray convinced the owner that he could fix the wall and save him some money. He finally got his break to practice his trade school skills when he was hired by Essex Cabinet and later joined the Carpenters Union when he was in his 40s. This allowed opportunities to work on big projects like the University of Windsor and Devonshire Mall. He met the love of his life, Ursula, when a co-worker invited him home for dinner to meet his daugh-
ter. The two resided in Leamington for 59 years, raising their family and Ray continued to work for Woodall Construction until his retirement at age 60. “Ray is an incredibly humble man. He has been a mentor to me and my students over the years and a true witness that passion is important in our work,” explained Fittler. “I love seeing the twinkle in his eyes when our students have mastered the challenge that he constructed. But, most of all, I love the comment he made to our students on one of his visits: If you like what you do, it is not a job. It is just your life. Enjoy what you do and take pride in your work.”
JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW: 23rd annual Open to all secondary students from across Essex County with NO ENTRY FEE for up 10 submissions. Categories/Media include: Painting, Drawing, 3D/ Sculpture, Photography, Video/Film, Mixed Media, New Media Art. $2300 in CASH PRIZES! Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Leamington & the Kiwanis Club. Deadline to Enter: Sun March 28, 4pm. 8x10 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS ABSTRACT: 1st-Kathryn Christmas/2nd-Elle Reid/3rdLinda Hurst/Honourable Mention-Patty Neveu ARCHITECTURE: 1st-Peter Hack/2nd-Garry Johnson/3rd-Lou Ann Bigley/HM-Rhyen Waspe WEATHER: 1st-Michael Gosselin/2nd-Patrick Firth/3rdKathryn Christmas/Honourable Mention-Linda Hurst Thank you to all participants. 149 amazing photos! Generous Supporters: Southpoint Sun & the Municipality of Leamington
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Health units want seniors to book vaccines locally WINDSOR-ESSEX — The Ontario provincial booking system for COVID-19 vaccines launched Monday morning at 8 a.m. Adults 80 years of age and older throughout the province will be guided to either make an appointment through the new provincial booking system, or to their local public health unit if there is already a booking system or call centre in place. Since Thursday, February 25, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has had an online pre-registration form available for residents 80 years and older and a call centre in place (519-251-4072). There will not be a change to the local process. Once Windsor and Essex County adults 80 years of age and older provide their information in the local pre-registration form, individuals will be randomly selected and then contacted to book their appointments at either the Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) Centre clinic in Windsor or the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre (NFFRC) clinic in Leamington. A third and fourth option for adults 80 years of age and older will be available at the St. Clair College SportsPlex and downtown Windsor at the Windsor Hall (former Windsor Star building), who will be scheduling our 80+ seniors to receive vaccinations beginning the week of March 22. These targeted vaccination clinics are by appointment only and pre-registration through a single dedicated online pre-registration form is required.
Based on the current progress, the WECHU anticipates that most of the 13,000+ pre-registrants who are 80 years of age and older will be booked to receive their first dose of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine by the end of March. Eligible residents who have not yet pre-registered for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment are encouraged to do so. As of March 14, there have been 42,640 total (first and second doses combined) vaccine doses administered in Windsor-Essex County since the first Pfizer BioNTech vaccine was administered at the St. Clair College Sportsplex by Windsor Regional Hospital on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Windsor and Essex County is making significant progress in vaccinating priority populations identified in Phase 1 of the provincial government’s 3 phase vaccine distribution plan between the targeted vaccination clinics in Windsor and Leamington, the St. Clair College SportsPlex, and targeted mobile clinics being coordinated by Essex-Windsor EMS and the WECHU. With the addition of local pharmacies providing the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine in select Windsor and Essex County pharmacies to eligible adults aged 60-64 who are interested in booking an appointment as part of the provincial pilot program, more and more Windsor and Essex County residents are gaining access to a vaccine. As more COVID-19 vaccines are provided to our region and more vaccination clinics and sites become operational, we must continue to practice public health measures to help prevent further
spread of COVID-19 in our community: 1. Maintain a 2 metre distance from others. 2. Limit your contacts to your household only. 3. Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly and often. 4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. 5. Use a medical or non-medical mask (e.g, cloth) in public settings. 6. Cover mouth & nose with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze. 7. Stay home and do not go to work or school if you are sick.
Chatham-Kent is currently in the Phase 1 A/B stage of vaccinations. Chatham-Kent is not currently part of the pilot project for residents between 60 and 64 to have vaccines at local pharmacies.
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Love sent to you from your family and hopefully some day soon we’ll celebrate this milestone together.
BRANCH 324
Jan Watson
Wheatley Legion is open Wheatley Legion Branch 324 is once again open to the public on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00 to 7 p.m. A maximum of 50 people are allowed and everyone must sign in and provide contact information. Other than trips to the bar or washrooms, you must remain at the
same table for the duration of your stay. When getting up from your table you must wear your mask. This is for your safety and for the safety of others. Meat Draws will begin again this Saturday. Tickets go on sale at the 3 p.m. and the draws run from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
LEAMINGTON — On January 27 of this year, an eastbound vehicle on County Rd 18 in Leamington, collided with a tractor trailer attempting to back into the driveway of a private residence, killing two passengers. At the March 9 Leamington Council meeting, councillor John Hammond brought forth a motion — outlining the accident and requesting council to seek an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act to curb such events. Currently, Section 157 of the Highway Traffic Act, prohibits vehicles
Happy 65 Anniversary NORBERT & GAIL GISI
IN MEMORIAM
Maria Vincenza (ToTaro) MasTronardi August 22, 1925 - January 4, 2014
Gino
MasTronardi
March 19, 1951 - September 3, 1961
alberino MasTronardi
December 4, 1925 - January 15, 2015
Married March 17, 1956 at St. Michael’s Church, Leamington Celebrating with a romantic dinner for two.
Love Ruth & Rick, Randy & Carol Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren
IN MEMORIAM
Carolyn Garant Who passed away March 17, 2016
Time speeds on, five years have passed Since death its gloom, its shadow cast Within our home where all seemed right, And took from us a shining light. We miss that light, and ever will, Her vacant place there’s none to fill. Down here we mourn, but not in vain, For up in Heaven we will meet again.
over 7 metres in length from reversing on a highway that has an 80km per hour speed limit or more. Hammond’s motion called for the Highway Traffic Act to be amended to 60 km per hour, and be in effect from 1 hour before sunset to one hour after sunrise. “As a retired firefighter, I’ve seen far too many accidents because of this situation,” he said. Hammond received full support of council and they will begin the process of requesting the MTO to consider amending Section 157 of the HTA to include his motion.
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WHEATLEY LEGION NEWS Happy 90th Birthday To our precious Mom! Frieda Woelk
Gino would be 70 years old. Happy Birthday March 19, 2021 Angelino Bellino Bellino, Vieni e Stammi Sempre Vicino Fammi Buono Come Sei Tu, e Poi Portami Da Gesu. Beautiful beautiful little angel, come and stay always by my side Make me as good as you, and then take me to Jesus. Love, your family
IN MEMORIAM
REGIONAL — The LaSalle Police have identified remains found along the LaSalle shoreline as those of Victor Paz-Lozoya, of Leamington. Lozoya, originally from Mexico, was last heard from on December 31. His car was located near Morton Drive in LaSalle days later, but remains were not discovered until Sunday, March 14. The investigation into his death is ongoing. Police are appealing to anyone that may have any information about this case to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com.
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Missed by family and friends, Bob exemplified these words he kept on his bedside table. “Be generous, be hopeful, be confident, be joyful, be creative, be honest, be forgiving, be compassionate, be adventurous, be spunky, be peaceful, be fearless, be glad... and be delightful you! “
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I have lost my soul’s companion A life linked with my own And day by day I miss him more As I walk through life alone. Love You Forever Shirley & Family
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT M.D. BENNIE
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT GORE HILL
LEAMINGTON SOUTHPOINT SUN
ART FROM LITERATURE
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
Lineage Allows: 3 x 1/2 page / colourLEAMINGTON / Wendesdays: 17, 24, School, 31 — AtMarch Gore Hill Public Mr. Nolin’s Grade 8 class is studying the nov-
LEAMINGTON — Grade 1/2 students in Mrs. Johnston’s class at Margaret D. Bennie Public School held a live ‘recycled’ fashion show, virtually on March 9. The entire school and school community were invited to watch on the GECDSB Team’s platform. The fashions were all created from the mission to make the world a better place. It was a fun day and terrific demonstration of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Photos submitted
el, The Cay, by Theodore Taylor. One of the planned classroom activities included students creating their own model of an island using flour, water and salt. In the top photo, Jovan Wilson poses with his tropical island, abundant in trees. In the bottom left photo, Emily Garton prepares paint for the addition of water to her island. In the bottom right photo, Michael Segedin shows his completed island. Photos submitted
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Police warn of online fraud Setterington, Murray Douglas
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Erie Shores Hospice on March 13, 2021 . Beloved husband of Shirley Setterington (March 11, 2021) and the late Audrey (1970). Loving father of Phil Setterington (Helen), Alan Setterington and Kim Baker. Stepfather of the late Douglas Harold (1978) and David Harold. Cherished Grandpa of Sharon (Tony), Aaron (Helen), Kaitlyn, Taylor, Andrew (Darian) and Kyle and great grandfather of 8. Son of the late Clayton and Beatrice Setterington. Dear brother of the late Georgia Campeau (Mickey). Dear brother-in-law of Marjorie Jackson (Bruce). He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Murray was a past member of the Wheatley Lions Club, Leamington Minor Hockey and Senior Hockey, having the honour of receiving Coach of the Year. Murray was involved in Harness Racing and enjoyed his social time at the Roma Club. Murray met Shirley while ice skating. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. A private family Memorial Service to celebrate Shirley and Murray’s lives on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. Interment at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley. Live stream of the Memorial Service will be available at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. If desired, memorial donations made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Wigle, Mark Whitney It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Whitney Wigle, on March 10, 2021 at the age of 56 years from a short battle of pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband (23 years) and best friend of Diane for 32 years. Loving father to Aidan and Keenan. Cherished son of Donald and Joyce Wigle and son-in-law to Jean-Yves and Gina Gagne. Dear brother to Michelle Taves (Dave). Brother-in-law to Judy Cabraja (Slavko) and Steven Gagne ( Jennifer). Fun-loving uncle to Andrew (Erin) and Holley Taves, Nicholas and Daniel Cabraja and Owen and Molly Gagne. Mark loved flying and was a commercial pilot and flight instructor for many years. In later years, he was an owner operator of his semitruck business. Mark always put his family first. Most of all, he loved spending time outdoors with his sons and family. He enjoyed walks at Point Pelee National Park and fireside chats in the backyard. He will be remembered for his sense of humour and forever missed and loved. Cremation has taken place as per Mark’s wishes. Due to COVID, a Celebration of Life to honour Mark will be held at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to an education fund for Mark’ boys - please forward any cheques to Simple Choice, 3790 Dougall Ave., Windsor, ON N9E 1T7 or directly to the family. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Kingsville) 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca
Setterington, Shirley
Proof of obituary to run Passed away peacefully
surrounded by her loving family at Erie Shores Hospice on March 11, 2021 . Beloved wife of March 17, 2021 Murray Setterington (March 13, 2021). Loving mother of Southpoint the late Douglas Harold (1978) and Sun David Harold. Loving plus $13(Helen), hst =Alan $113 stepmother of$100, Phil Setterington Setterington and Kim Baker. Cherished Grandma of Sharon (Tony), Aaron (Helen), Kaitlyn, Taylor, please Andrew (Darian) Any changes email and Kyle and great grandmother of 8. Daughter of the late Albert sun@southpointsun.ca and Cora Taylor. Dear sister of Marjorie Jackson (Bruce). Thanks. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Shirley was a charter member of the Wheatley Lioness Club, having the honour of receiving the Helen Keller Award for her community involvement. Shirley and Murray met while ice skating. She also enjoyed Tai Chi and line dancing. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. A private family Memorial Service to celebrate Shirley and Murray’s lives on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. Interment at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley. Live stream of the Memorial Service will be available at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. If desired, memorial donations made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Getty, Grace Isabelle (Tilson) In her 100th year, Grace passed away peacefully at Riverview Gardens, Chatham Proof towife run on Saturday, Marchof13,obituary 2021. Beloved of the late Donald Atkinson (1962) and the late Frank Getty (2007). Dear Mother of Linda Armstrong (Roy), David Atkinson March 17, Gayle 2021Hyatt (Tom), Joan (Marian), Gary Atkinson (Pam), Southpoint SunChristopher Getty Gale (Dave), William Getty (Noemia), (Wendy). Loving to 13=grandchildren and $100,Grandmother plus $13 hst $113 14 Great Grandchildren. Dear Sister-in-law of Dorothy Milkins (late Jack). Grace loved reading, doing puzzles, Any changes please lawn bowling, euchre and bridge. She wasemail an active member sun@southpointsun.ca of Wheatley United Church and the Friendship Club. She will be remembered forThanks. her perseverance, humility and grace. Special thanks to the staff at the Wheatley Meadows for their compassionate care and to the residents for their friendship. Thanks also to the staff at Riverview Gardens for their kindness and support for end of life. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday 3-6 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Grace’s life on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 11 a.m. Live stream of funeral available at www. reidfuneralhome.ca. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and funeral is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
REGIONAL — On means that you didn’t ask March 3, a local fraud vic- for it. While Fraud Preventim contacted the Ontario Provincial Police, Essex tion Month provides an Detachment, regarding a opportunity to spread $1600 fraud that had tak- awareness, it’s important to be “scam aware” all en place two days prior. The victim received an year long. You work hard email to confirm a pur- for your money, so work Proof of obituary to run chase on her account. She hard to protect it. Anyone interested in knew that she had not made a purchaseMarch so she 17,more 2021 information on called the customer ser- fraud can contact the CaSouthpoint Sun vice number provided in nadian Anti-Fraud Centre $100, plusthe$13athst = $113 1 888 495 8501 or check the email to discuss online at http://www.anerror. tifraudcentre.ca/. Over theAny course of the please changes email The Competition Buconversation the victim sun@southpointsun.ca was asked for credit card reau of Canada’s “Little Thanks. Black Book of Scams” can and banking information. She was directed to down- be found here: https:// load apps on her phone www.competitionbureau. and eventually to a store gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/ to purchase gift cards and eng/04333.html. Anyone with informareveal the personal identification number (PIN) tion regarding this or any provided on the back. An other incident is asked to alert clerk prevented any call the OPP at 1-888-310further transactions stop- 1122. Should you wish to ping the victim from any remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800further loss. Fraud is a multi-mil- 222-8477 (TIPS) or leave lion dollar enterprise that an anonymous online will only end when the message at www.catchscammers stop making crooks.com where you money. Your best defence may be eligible to receive is to verify any unsolic- a cash reward of up to ited contact. Unsolicited $2,000.
Baker, Earl Proof of obituary to run Leonard Sr. March 17, 2021 “Len” Southpoint Sun
89 years, $100, plus $13 passed hst =away $113peacefully on
Monday, March 15, 2021 at Erie Shores Healthcare. Beloved husband of Ruby Jean (Birch). changes please email Dear father Any of Patty Bell (Stephen), Violet Elaine Glover (Doug), Earl sun@southpointsun.ca Leonard Baker Jr. (Carol Manley), George Baker. Loving Grandpa Thanks. of Marcie Costello, Andrew Bell (Brenna), Stephanie Bell ( Jamie), Heather MersereauCharsley (Troy), the late Billy Buecker (Crystal Williams) and 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Olive Knight (late Howard), late Dorothy Malott (late Ayerist), late Leslie Baker and the late George Baker. Len will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Len was known as Mr. Music, he loved his saxophone, and had a great sense of humour. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Len’s life at the Funeral Home on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Livestream of funeral available at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Interment Ruthven Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and funeral is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Heart & Stroke Foundation. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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2 beds & 2 baths condo with in unit laundry, new appliances, balcony, storage & underground parking.
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This ideal starter home includes 1 bed, 1 bath, spacious storage/ basement, paved driveway and fenced yard!
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We are pleased to be offering Virtual Open Houses for Lakeside Park Place Condominiums! Every Sunday at 2:00 PM, tune in to our Facebook page for a Virtual Open House hosted by Cody.
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13 WALLACE AVE, LEAMINGTON $249,900 - Walking distance to Wilkinson Park, close to Highway 3, and a short drive to Leamington Marina and dock. This move in ready 2 storey townhome is perfect for first-time homebuyers, a growing family, or investors. Nicely located in a quiet subdivision. Main level offers large open concept living, dining, and kitchen, as well as a full bathroom. Laundry is also conveniently located on the main level and offers lots of storage. Upper level includes 3 bedrooms, all a healthy size, and another full bathroom. Lower level is finished with a 4th bedroom, large living area, and your utility room. Backyard is fully fenced and includes a patio area and storage shed.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Concern about the plight of the less fortunate could be on your mind, Aries. You may have many questions about humanitarian issues and be wondering how to get involved. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 You normally are a very active person, Taurus. Figure out ways to channel that activity into something for the greater good — as well as something that can benefit you. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 This week you will enjoy a break where you can relax and decompress for a change, Gemini. Maybe you can use it as an opportunity to be introspective and forward-thinking. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you enjoy caring for others and regularly put your needs aside to cater to friends and family. But this week you are the one who needs advice and help. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Try to find things that can keep you occupied at home while you wait for an appointment or spend a lot of time indoors, Leo. Home projects may be an option. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, friends keep calling but you may not be in the mood to do the receiving. Don’t isolate for too long, as support from others is important and beneficial.
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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
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ADULT UMPIRES NEEDED - Former players or persons wishing to be part of the 3rd team on the diamond, we are looking for you! Expand your enjoyment of the game, earn some pocket money, stay involved with youth. Start your journey to become a baseball umpire, Give me a call - Marty 226-757-2371 and let me explain how you can join our team. Like me on facebook: safeathomeumpires. mr17-31 ____________________________
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NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF JERRY JAMES FOSTER All persons having claims against the Estate of JERRY JAMES FOSTER, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, who died on or about the 20th day of November, 2020, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before the 31st day of March, 2021, after which date the Estate will be distributed with regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice and the undersigned will not be liable to any person whose claim he shall not then have notice. DATED at Leamington, Ontario this 10th day of February, 2021. SCADDAN & JAKOB Barristers and Solicitors 16 Wellington Street - Box 477 Leamington, Ontario N8H 3W5 Solicitors for the Estate
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of the estate of ALEX BOUTROS, LATE OF The City of Windsor, Ontario. All persons having claims against the deceased, who died on December 8/2020, must file a full statement of their claims with the undersigned Estate Trustee by MARCH 31, 2021. After that date, the estate trustee/s will distribute assets, with consideration only to those who have submitted notice. DATED AT Kingsville, Ontario, March 3, 2021. Tom D. Boutros, Trustee for the deceased, 200 James Ave., Kingsville, On N9Y 4B4. Phone 519819-1434. kctombout@gmail.com. mr3-17 _____________________________
ABBREVIATED AD Pursuant to Municipal Tax Sale Rules Section 5(4)
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on April 8, 2021, at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville Ontario. Description of Lands: Roll No. 37 11 270 000 37401 0000; PIN 75181-0230 (LT); File No. 19-01 Minimum Tender Amount: $8,392.28 Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. A full copy of the tax sale advertisement and further information about this matter is available on line at www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or www.kingsville.ca or you may contact Vicky Sawatzky, Tax Collector, The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville ON N9Y 2Y9. Phone: 519-733-2305 Ext. 233
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PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.39/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnaclejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. de4-tf _____________________________ Jeff Kelly - Ron VanderVecht K. Tyler Chadwick - Jason J. Melo GREENHOUSE WORKER 203 Talbot Street West - Responsibilities include Leamington, ON N8H 1N8 crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality Fax 519-326-7008 of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. E-mail: general@cbleamington.com Work conditions are fastpaced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bend, crouching, kneeling, handGEORGE eye coordination,DELRUE attention to detail, working at heights, JAY A. JOHNSON hot environment. 40 plus hours a week including LOUIS ELTERS Saturdays. $14.39 per Taylor, Delrue hour, seasonal, full time. Barristers Solicitors No education& required. No experience required. UNIFOR Legal Plan Accepted Please forward your Evenings Appointment resume by by email to: hr@ orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, 40 QueenON St.N8H S., 3V8). Tilbury
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Kingsville to consider revised development proposal for 183 Main St. E. KINGSVILLE — In November 2019, Kingsville’s Planning Advisory Committee received a development proposal from Brotto Investments Inc. for the property at 183 Main Street East in Kingsville. The proposal included demolishing the existing home and constructing apartment buildings on the site. The Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee recommended that the home be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and preserved against the owner’s wishes. Council agreed and voted to designate the property under the Ontario Heritage Act and denied the request of the home owner to obtain a demolition permit. These decisions of Council are currently under ap-
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peal and the result of those appeals are uncertain. The developer has now come forward and proposed a compromise that would protect and preserve the century-old home under the Ontario Heritage Act and allow construction of a smaller apartment building in the rear yard of the severed property. The revised development proposal will be reviewed by Kingsville Council at its next public meeting. The new option preserves the heritage home by leaving it on a separate lot and includes construction of a three-storey, 22-unit apartment building and associated parking. Find the entire application on Kingsville’s website at www.kingsville.ca. Search for Zoning By-law Amendment - ZBA/18/19. If the zoning amendment is approved, the project would still require site plan approval to finalize the build-out’s full details.
This application is being considered at the Monday, March 22, 2021, regular meeting of council, which commences at 6:00 pm, via zoom. All council meetings are live-streamed on the Town’s website at www. kingsville.ca/meetings. To Submit comments in writing (strongly encouraged), please provide your name (first and last), your address and which item you are commenting on. Comments may be submitted to Robert Brown, Mgr. Planning Services by email: rbrown@kingsville.ca or by mail: 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 Attn: Robert Brown. Comments received by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, March 17, will be forwarded to council as part of the agenda package. Comments received after this time will be forwarded to members of council as soon as possible, and prior to the meeting on March 22. Request to speak at the Council Meeting: Prior to 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 18, you must contact Robert Brown, Mgr. Planning Services to request to speak during the meeting.
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C-K dog tag deadline coming up CHATHAM-KENT — Dog owners have until March 31 to purchase their 2021 municipal dog tag and avoid a late fee and possible fine. Tags can be purchased during business hours at any municipal office or the PAWR animal shelter on Park Ave. East. Purchases can be made over the phone by calling 3-1-1 or online at https:// pawr.org/product-category/dog-tags. Fees for a spayed or
neutered dog are $28. The price rises to $38 if the animal hasn’t been spayed or neutered. A $10 late fee applies after March 31.Owners of dogs without tags could face a $240 fine. If a dog is lost, the information on the tags is used to help reunite the pet with its owner. Each year approximately 10,000 dog tags are issued. Funds raised offset the cost of shelter operation, animal control and adoption services for pets.
Graham Sideroad to close for two weeks KINGSVILLE — In advance of Graham Sideroad resurfacing later this year, Shepley Road Maintenance will begin replacing culvert road crossings this week (weather permitting). As a result, Graham
Sideroad (between County Road 18 and Road 7 East) will be closed to all but local traffic for approximately two weeks. The road will be closed entirely at each culvert location during replacement.
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Raiders, Belleville tied 1-1 in final series The Southpoint Rhine Danube Raiders Major Bantams split their opening games in the OMHA championship series with Belleville on the weekend. On Saturday in Wheatley, the Raiders beat Belleville 9-5, but lost Sunday in Leamington by a 4-2 score. The next two games will be played in Belleville. Jeff Moracci and Randy Liebrock each netted hat tricks to lead the Raiders. Mike Mereczak, Thomas Grubb and Jeff Robinson scored singles. In the second game, the Raiders jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but watched their opponents march back for the victory. Robinson and Moracci scored the Southpoint goals. Jackson’s wins Harrow tourney The Jackson’s China Clippers Novice House League squad won the March break tournament in Harrow over the weekend. They beat Kingsville 6-2 in game one. Game two was another lopsided score, defeating Harrow 8-1. Lee Snider paced the attack with four goals, while Cory Garant added a pair. Singles went to Larry St. Denis and Ryan Peixe. The locals then beat Essex 8-0, with Tyler Clark getting the shutout. Snider scored four again, while St. Denis scored twice. Peixe and Craig Hudders rounded out the scoring. Jackson’s advanced to the finals against Kingsville CAW 444, where they came from behind to win 6-2. Peixe, St. Denis and Snider scored two each for the winners. Rhine Danube wins soccer event The Rhine Danube soccer team won the 10th annual Windsor FC National tournament last week at the University of Windsor. Leamington goalie Zoran Javic, was named MVP and Joe Rodrigues was named tournament MVP. Captain Tony Omar accepted the championship trophy for the team, coached by Wes Brower. Jets oust Flyers in straight games The Petrolia Jets ended an otherwise Cinderella season for the Leamington Flyers Tuesday night as 1100 fans witnessed a 9-4 Jets victory, which ended the Flyers season. Leamington fired 51 shots at Jets goalie Steve Tutt. Tyler Sutherland and Adam Edinger each scored twice for the Flyers. Minor Bantams will meet Peterborough for title The Southpoint Shoreline Tours Minor Bantams advanced to the OMHA finals with a 9-6 win over Stoney Creek on the weekend. Southpoint had won the first two games by 5-3 and 5-2 scores. In the deciding game, Southpoint got two goals each from Tim Weil and Keith Diemer , with singles from Mike Williams, Ryan Rutgers, Jeff Moracci, Jason Feltz and Matt Coulter. Jeff Bailey got the win in goal. Oldtimers win Ambassador Cup The Wheatley Oldtimers recently captured the Ambassador Cup at a tournament in Windsor. In game one, Wheatley edged a team from Fraser Michigan by a 5-3 count. They beat the Windsor Vikings 1-0 in game two. In game three, the locals took on Windsor Ancient Ruins and beat them 5-1. That set the stage for the final, where the Wheatley crew again defeated the Windsor Vikings 4-1. Team members are Chuck Turner, Rick Imeson, George Toews, Bob Whittle, Doug Vollans, Max Riediger, Alex Crane, Jim Simpson, Rick Thompson, Bruce King, Gary Elder, Grant Bowman, Bob McLean, Byron Henderson, Barry Thompson and Dennis Jackson.
Leamington Flyers Brad Selwood, left, and Randy Manery, right, posing with Detroit Red Wings’ Bert Marshall at the Flyers annual banquet. Selwood was the club’s top scorer, while Manery was named MVP. Photo courtesy of the Scott Holland Collection
Flyers mid-sixties teams were dynasty; won Ontario title in 65-66 By C. Scott Holland While most of us know that the Leamington Flyers have been a powerful Jr. B and Jr. C team, many do not realize that the club spent three seasons — 1964-65 to 196667 — without a league in which to play. Instead of junior hockey, they were entered in the Bluewater Juvenile League, and during their three-season tenure, were one of the most formidable teams in the province. During that time, they made it to at least the OMHA semi-finals every year and won one provincial championship. It is an injustice to try to cover all three seasons in one article, so each season will be featured over the next few weeks. The power of the 1965-66 club was realized as the championship run began. That club featured two future NHLers in Brad Selwood and Randy Manery, but those two were only a small part of the well-bal-
anced machine that was the Flyers. Immense support and talent was shown by Joe Couture, Bill Wright, Dennis Dyck, Greg Mason, Don Ryall, Fred McKeen, Harold Martin, Dan Stasso, Roger Zeray, Don Mastronardi, Jim Gillanders, Barry Thompson, Neil Bradbury and goalie Bill Salisbury. And that doesn’t even include the three “black aces” in Ron Haley, Rick Imeson and Garth Phibbs, who seldom saw ice time but were at every game Fred Epplett was at the helm as the GM, with Ken Playford at his side as the Assistant GM. Head coach Bill Sanford had his ‘A Minor’ Juvenile entry in fine form and it was evident right from the outset. In the opening twogame, total goals series against Byron, the Flyers thrashed their opponent 12-4. In a best of three second round versus Goderich, both Manery and Selwood shone, as the Flyers took
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both contests. Fort Erie became the next club on their list and the third (semi-final) series became delayed after Fort Erie asked for a week delay because of suspension troubles. That tactic certainly backfired as the Flyers overwhelmed them in yet another best of two total-goals series. They topped Fort Erie by a total of 17-5. The Flyers vaulted into the provincial finals and met Dorset Park — a Toronto suburb. After two close calls at winning the crown, the Leamington club emerged with the honours and were deemed champions of 1965-66.
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Irish Rovers synonymous with St. Paddy’s Day with Chuck Reynolds
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Heavens and begorrah, it’s a great day to celebrate! And what could be better than pulling out and playing the dusty old records or CD compilations of probably the most popular and successful traditional Irish groups to ever come out of the Emerald Isle? Yes, there are many to pick from, but my favourite Irish band is, without a doubt, the Irish Rovers. And it all started when the first members of this yet-to-benamed group migrated to Toronto in 1963. That was when George Millar ran into fellow Irishman Jimmy Ferguson, at an Irish party where they sang and partied until the wee hours of morning. Their name came about when George’s mother suggested it, based on an old Irish song about a sailing ship, called ‘The Irish Rover’. So, George and Jimmy took on the name to compete in a variety show in Toronto in 1963 and won. Cousin Joe Millar joined them afterwards and the Irish Rovers began making a name for themselves playing at clubs, festivals and even hootenannies. Then, in 1964, the cousins went west to Calgary to meet another relative — Will Millar — and the boys became a foursome. While playing in Calgary, Will’s manager Les Weinstein, eventually became the band’s manager and Will took over as the leader. The boys ended up driving to California in 1966, where they planned to play on the popular folk club circuit. However, when they reached northern California, their car broke down near an Italian restaurant and pub called Dinucci’s — owned by a couple of Irishmen named Jerry Murphy and Peter Moran — who fed and lodged the boys there. In return, the Rovers entertained the customers, who soon spread the word around about this entertaining and talented band. And it was there that they met a booking agent who helped them get a shot at The Purple Onion in San Francisco, where they played to packed houses for five months. This led to bookings at other clubs throughout California and, more importantly, a recording contract with Decca Records, where their first album was called ‘The Best of the Irish Rovers’. Although this first release was not a big success, and is not listed as charting in most discographies for the band, it did allow them the opportunity to record another album. One which absolutely changed everything for the band. Called ‘The Unicorn’, the band literally hit the big time in 1967 with their title single, written by the incredibly talented Shel Silverstein. It sold over 8 million copies around the world and
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The Irish Rovers in 1969.
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1939 LaSalle convertible: Where is it now? In 1980, two brothers from Toronto liberated a 1939 LaSalle convertible from a chicken coop in Clinton, Ontario. This car had been used for years in the local Shriners Parade. No longer running, the two brothers towed it home to Toronto but never got around to fixing it up. It was finally sold to persons unknown. We are wondering where it is today. We are also wondering if anyone in the Clinton, Ontario, area remembers it from Shriners Parades and maybe has a photo of it. It may have been red since new but probably not. Older convertibles were often repainted red to make them look flashier and that could be the case here. The LaSalle was named after the French explorer of the Mississippi River and was introduced in 1927 as a less expensive companion car to the Cadillac. This was in keeping with GM President Alfred P. Sloan’s marketing philosophy: build cars for every purse and pocketbook. Oakland got the Pontiac, Buick got the Marquette, Olds got the Viking,
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Bill Sherk and Cadillac got the LaSalle. The only GM car without a companion car was the Chevrolet. The last year you could buy a new LaSalle was 1940 because the bean counters at GM figured that make was pulling sales away from the more profitable Cadillacs. The first year without LaSalle was 1941 and that’s when Cadillac hit an all-time sales record! The 1939 LaSalle convertible shown here with the two brothers in 1980 was powered by a flathead V8 engine with 322 cubic inches and an impressive 125 horsepower. The gearshift lever was still on the floor but was moved up to the steering column the following year for LaSalle’s last year as a new car. The retail price for the convertible coupe was $1881 Canadian. It was clas-
Looking back 100 years
What was happening in March of 1921?
By C. Scott Holland Dipping into the archives of the old Leamington newspaper is always fun and often reveals many treasures. Here is what was happening back around March 17, 1921: Former federal and provincial Member of Parliament, Lewis Wigle, celebrated his 76th birthday with many guests, who had come from Windsor, Sarnia, Harrow, Kingsville, Leamington and even Ypsilanti, Michigan. Leamington town council debated several issues about the need for sewers on Ontario, Poplar, and Orange streets. As well, they considered the paving of Victoria (today’s Queens Ave.). Council passed a motion whereby they would purchase the easternmost lot at the end of Selkirk so the avenue joins with Victoria (Queens Ave.). Cost was $100 with council’s share being $42. Orville Stockwell sold his house on Erie St. S. to John Brack of Blenheim, a retired farmer. The price paid was $6,000. Navigation on Lake Erie was set to start on April 4th as two ships would ply the waters between Detroit and Cleveland. The Knox Presbyterian Church’s Young People’s Association would present the play “It Pays To Advertise” and would run for two dates in early April. Nickel coinage was proposed by federal Finance Minister Sir Henry Drayton. The denomination would be legal tender for payment of any amount not exceeding $10.
Two brothers in a 1939 LaSalle convertible coupe in 1980.
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