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LEAMINGTON — Four teenagers were arrested and charged with arson and mischief under $5,000 after an OPP investigation into school buses that were set on fire in Leamington last week. A bus driver arriving for her morning shift on Thursday, March 18, was surprised to find the back of her bus on fire, which prompted a call to Leamington Fire Department, who arrived to find the bus and two more with fire damage. The call came in around 5:25

am, and firefighters had it extinguished shortly thereafter. When the smoke settled, two school buses belonging to Switzer Carty were destroyed and another four were damaged. The four youth are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Leamington at a later date. They cannot be identified, under provisions of the Youth Justice Act. Sun photo

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By Mark Ribble CHATHAM-KENT — After a few weeks in the Orange: Restrict level of Ontario’s Reopening Framework, the province moved Chatham-Kent back to the Red: Control level beginning this past Monday. Eight of Ontario’s Health Regions changed colours on Monday, with Windsor-Essex staying the same in the Red level. Walpole Island has also announced that they have gone into Black Lockdown after outbreaks there this past week. Ontario is dealing with a possible third wave of COVID-19 as the variants of concern continue to race through the population, especially in the Toronto area.

“With the significant and increasing risk of COVID-19 variants, the next few weeks will be critical in our fight against COVID-19,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Thanks to the tireless efforts of our frontline health care workers we continue to accelerate our vaccine rollout, but until all Ontarians can receive the vaccine we must not let our guard down and continue following public health advice. This remains our best defence.” There is some good news on two fronts — vaccines and new Red level restaurant protocols. The province also announced late last week that they will use the pharmacy pilot

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Hogs for Hospice raises $262,500 for Erie Shores Health Foundation

Despite the Hogs for Hospice weekend being postponed last year, the Hogs for Hospice Committee dove into other fundraisers and through that hard work, managed to present a cheque in the amount of $262,500 to the Hospice at Erie Shores Campus recently. The group held a summer 50-50 raffle around the usual Hogs weekend in August, and then held another 50-50 raffle during the Christmas holidays. The proceeds from both of those raffles comprised much of the large amount donated last week. As for the 2021 Hogs weekend, organizers are still hopeful that they can hold this year’s event. “We’re holding on and are ready for this if we can get the green light,” said committee spokesperson Joe Oswald. “we’ve already got the date set for the Blessing of the Bikes.” The Blessing of the Bikes was held last summer with a twist. It was held as a drivethru event, as opposed to the usual gathering of hundreds of bikes. Oswald was pleased with last year’s turnout to the newly formatted blessings event and is looking forward to 2021. “Hogs for Hospice refused to have COVID-19 define fiscal 2020,” he added. “We made a decision very early on to meet this adversity head on, as H4H is about brotherhood, sisterhood & doing good.” The committee saw the continued need and they were determined to keep things going, in spite of the pandemic.

LEAMINGTON — The Hogs for Hospice committee got together for the presentation to Erie Shores Health Foundation Executive Director, Christine Colautti, last Wednesday. From left are Donny Pacheco, Dave Hodare, Christine Colautti, Tim Iles, Kevin Safrance, Joe Oswald, Benji Mastronardi and Brian Cornies. Sun photo

“Regardless of the pandemic, our Erie Shores Hospice needed our help,” said Oswald. “This year’s contribution was more than our first two years combined.” As for the Erie Shores Health Foundation, they were grateful, as always, for the committee’s contributions. “Wow! This is such an amazing total to achieve during these challenging times, and is a true testament to the love and dedication Hogs has for the Hospice Erie Shores Campus,” said Erie Shores Health Foundation Executive Director Christine Colautti. “Our community is definitely a better

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place because of Hogs for Hospice, and we couldn’t do it without them.” Oswald summed it up best, giving credit to the whole community at large. “There is an old saying that it takes a village to raise a child. Well it certainly took a village, community and H4H supporters to achieve this financial result this year,” said Oswald. “The $262,500.00 was achieved by everyone coming together — Hogs for Hospice board Members, H4H HQ Team, Erie Shores Health Foundation, H4H Ambassadors & most importantly our sponsors and donors. We did not achieve this alone.”

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Bank Theatre presenting ‘All You Need Is Love’ LEAMINGTON — With one year passed since shut down by the province due to COVID-19, The Bank Theatre continues to find ways to bring the arts to you in the safety of your home. A finalist in the ‘Tourism Windsor Essex Best Of’ for Best Virtual Performance with their 12 Days of Christmas series, All You Need Is Love Spring Fling is certain to be a ‘must see’ event. Hosted by Corey Robertson, President of The Bank Theatre, the four virtual concerts over four days celebrate love and a return to spring. Robertson gets up close and personal with each couple about love. The concerts feature four performing couples from this area, all performing for your enjoyment. They run from March 25 through 28, from 7 pm to 7:30 pm each evening. On Thursday, March 25, you’ll see Kari Lynn and Roger Hewett. On Friday, March 26, you’ll be treated to the musical talents of the Fontaines. On night three — Saturday, March 27 — you’ll get a front row virtual seat for the Mary & Richard concert. The final concert brings you Leamington’s Jody Raffoul and Bridget Opfer. “These couples are well known in Leamington for their talent. But what

you may not know is how they met and fell in love.” Robertson said. “We get to the heart of that with each couple and that is the real story here.” Programming member John Moran, who takes care of the audio and lights said, “Originally, this was being filmed as a Valentine’s Day series, but protocols put us into the gray zone, so we had to postpone filming until we went back into red status. The musicians rolled right along with us and are pros at what they do.” Robertson agreed, saying, “Venues have taken a huge hit since this began. Venues were the first to close for the safety of patrons, performers, and our volunteers and they will be the last to fully reopen. Performers have lost their livelihoods and although we’ve paid them for this performance, it doesn’t really pay the bills for anyone in these times. Like us, they’ve lost an entire year of dollars coming in.” All You Need Is Love Spring Fling Virtual Concerts is a virtual pass-the-hat event. Pay what you can or a suggested donation of $20, OR a $50 donation gives the patron a safely delivered Bank Theatre swag bag. The series premiere’s on The Bank Theatre Facebook page and YouTube

channel at 7 pm each night. Donations and more information can be found at www.banktheatre.com . All You Need Is Love Spring Fling was filmed live and pre-recorded at The Bank Theatre by Gary Glass of Quantum Sound Productions. Audio & Lights John Moran, Set Design & Props - Penny Gil & Michelle Fortier, Host Corey Rob-

ertson. All Covid 19 restrictions and protocols were adhered to. The concerts were made possible in part, by the sponsorship of the Municipality of Leamington and Chances Gaming Lounge.

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Innovative programs helping seniors at Half Century Centre By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — While all age groups are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, no group has been hit harder than our seniors. The Leamington and District Half-Century Centre has been at the forefront of helping area seniors for many years, and although things are being done a little differently right now, they want you to know that they still provide services for the older generation. According to the centre’s Executive Director, Christine Lehn, the past year has been a challenge.

“We’ve had to be creative to come up with things for people to do,” she said. “We’re hoping that we will get to orange soon.” Being under the Red: Control status, the centre has been unable to host their usual card games, band practices, dart games and other services, but they are doing things and having fun doing them. Among the new programs is Senior Centre Without Walls and Lehn says that the members are having a lot of fun with it. “We do it twice a week and everyone seems to

These three colourful ladies were busy helping get meals to customers at the Half Century Centre’s St. Patrick’s Day meal. From left are Lily Steinhoff, Macie Antunes and Centre Director Christine Lehn. Sun photo

enjoy it,” she said. Through the program, Lehn has been able to put together conference calls among several members at once, where they can play trivia games or listen to guest speakers. Currently, she’s running weekly games of Name That Tune and Family Feud. “You can hear them singing along to the tunes,” she said. “It’s great to hear the joy in their voices.” Currently, about a dozen members take part in the program, but she has room for up to 50 without any issues. “We have a former member who moved away and she plays every week,” added Lehn. “It’s nice for her to re-connect with the people she misses here.” In addition to the new program, Lehn has been able to secure Trillium grants to pay for a number of tablets, which will enable people to come in and play cards with each other at the centre. “Right now, we’re not allowed to use actual cards,” she said. “So we set them up on a tablet in an electronic card game,

so they can play with each other without touching cards.” The centre’s card tables are set up with plexiglas dividers, so that members can sit at the same table while they play. The only difference is, they are playing the game on their tablets instead of placing the cards on the table. With that, there comes the challenge of teaching the seniors to use the devices. “We’ve got a couple of students who are working with them to get them set up,” said Lehn. “It’s nice to see the young people helping the older ones.” On that note, the centre held its St. Patrick’s Day dinner — take out style — on March 17. They had a handful of members in the kitchen, cooking up corned beef, potatoes, cabbage and cake, and three young volunteers helping get the takeout meals to waiting vehicles outside. About 85 meals were served. They also got a donation of brownies from Chartwell Leamington to add to the mix, for which customers purchased tickets in advance. Their weekly Tuesday

lunch program is also still in effect, but for takeout. In addition to these celebratory programs, the centre is also doing income tax for low income seniors, who can drop off their taxes and return at a later date to pick them up. It’s an annual service provided by the centre. They are also offering

help to seniors needing to register for a COVID vaccine. “We know how hard it is to do over the phone, so they can come here and we will help them register,” said Lehn. If you’d like to become a member, or are interested in the programs offered by the centre, call Chris-

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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 24, 2021 owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available Kris Ives, of the from the Cedar Mark Ribble John R Park Homestead, Beach Drug demonstrating how Store for 50 came an endless replay of those gamescents a ride maple syrup was since the two teams of thin metal play-for summer produced in the visitors renting ers were Toronto and Montreal. 19th century. cabin or for Keon became my favourite player andacottagers Date of photo was not stayed that way until long after he leftowning a boat. around 2010. the Maple Leafs. He was the total packThe boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This age as a hockey player, who despite his photograph of an unidentiﬁed family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s. size, managed to play 22 seasons of pro-

Happy birthday Dave Keon Yesterday was Dave Keon’s 81st birthday. That makes me feel old. As a young child, my earliest memory of sports on TV, was the Saturday night broadcasts of Hockey Night In Canada. I remember hearing all of those names like Ellis, Hillman, Armstrong and Mahovlich. But no name or player stood out more for me, than Dave Keon. It seemed that every time he touched the puck, the Maple Leafs would score. To this young country boy, nothing was greater during the winter months, than Hockey Night In Canada. That old 20-inch black and white tube TV was a challenge to watch by today’s standards. The antenna on the roof was less than stellar before rotors became a big thing. We had a coat hanger attached to the back of the TV like a prehistoric signal booster. As 1967 came along, lots of things were happening that my six-year-old mind couldn’t comprehend. Apollo 1 caught fire at the launch pad and killed all three astronauts. The United States was embroiled in the Vietnam War. There were marches in the streets of US cities protesting that war. But on May 2, 1967, I sat in front of that old TV and watched the Maple Leafs defeat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 and win the Stanley Cup. Ron Ellis, Jim Pappin and George Armstrong scored for the Leafs and Dave Keon was named MVP of the series. Prior to that series I only remember a handful of Maple Leaf names and of course, Richard and “Corn-Y-A”, blaring over the scratchy TV sound. Our table-top rod-hockey game be-

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fessional hockey. I still have his hockey tips book called Hockey For The Forward. I envisioned being a forward for a short time, but eventually settled in on defence, despite my lack of size and bulk (which I now possess in spades). I remember always wanting to wear number 14 and scrambled to grab that number when the coach handed out the sweaters at the first game of the year. I think I was successful in wearing 14 for a couple of my first house league hockey years. Later, I switched to number three, in homage to my older brother, Pat, who had embarked on his own NHL career. The number three has stood the test of time in our family over the years with both of my sons grabbing it when available, during their hockey years. Funny how time flies. Now the grandkids are of hockey age and they have their favourite numbers. Let’s hope that by next hockey season, they’ll be able to wear those jerseys and play the game we love.

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A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

March 1992 - Two NHL legends Maurice “Rocket” Richard (left) and Eddie “the Entertainer” Shack (right) on the ramp at the old Leamington arena have some words in between periods of a charity contest. The ‘senior’ NHLers had Shack as a coach for the contest vs the Flyers’ 1980 all-Ontario team. Over 1,400 attended the game. Richard was the referee.

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What was happening in 1946 By C. Scott Holland This week we venture back to March 21, 1946. In June 1945, Leamington town council had donated $20,000 to the Leamington Legion branch for the purpose of using it to construct a larger clubhouse and memorial hall. But a change

of heart had taken over the Legion members and they voted to return the money with full interest to the town for use on better projects. “We built and paid for the original clubhouse when things were not very good. I think we should be on our own,”

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In honour of ‘Turk n’ Beaup’, WHEATLEY Roberta Dibbley LEGION NEWS and Sandy Wolf BRANCH 324 ran the Annual St. Paddy’s Day Jan Watson Turk ‘n Beaup Meat Draws last Saturday. Winners were June Epplett (two), Debbie Tromblay, Linda Niehus, Terry Stevenson, Sly Meredith, Charlotte Scott, Joselyn Jones, Sandy Simpson, Jim McClellan and Julie Reid. Sandy Simpson won the 50/50 draw. Join us this Saturday at the Meat Draws. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. and the draws run until 5 p.m. Only 50 will be allowed to be in attendance at this time. At this time the Branch will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 2 – 7 p.m. When you arrive, you must sign in with your name and contact number. You must remain at the table you choose for the duration of your stay and when you rise, for any reason, you must wear a mask. Help us remain open by obeying the rules. We will be serving a Fish Fry – Take Out Only - on Good Friday April 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $18 per person for fresh Lake Erie yellow perch, fries and coleslaw; The Branch will not be open but you can call the Branch at 519-825-4161 starting at 2 p.m. with your order and the time you want to pick it up.

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said Mr. Andrew Crozier of the Legion. The original clubhouse had been moved from Memorial Park to a site on Orange Street over a decade prior and then then renovated by the Legion members for clubhouse use. —— Leamington District High School was set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of commencement exercises. During the three days, an open house with displays reflecting its history plus entertainment would be offered. Over 3,500 visitors were anticipated. —— The local Lions Club held their monthly meeting at the Leamington Hotel with guest speak-

The original Leamington Legion Clubhouse as seen back in the mid-1930s after the Legion had purchased it. Photo courtesy of the Scott Holland collection

er Flight-Lt. Paul Wigle, giving a talk about aerial photography during WW II. He was recently discharged after four years of service with the RCAF. Among the items disclosed was the use of two

cameras on any planes and the fact they could photograph strips of land 2.5 miles wide by 220 miles in length from 30,000 ft.. Doing such an area would take four or five runs. ——

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VACCINATION CLINIC TRANSPORTATION SECC IS PROVIDING FREE TRANSPORTATION to/from the clinic. Give us a call at 519-326-8629. Please ensure you have an appointment before calling to arrange transportation. FRIDAYS UNTIL MARCH 26 ST. MICHAEL’S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN FISH FRY. Curbside pick up only. Pre-order before Thursday evening by calling: 519-326-0994 Pick up at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, John Street entrance to the Banquet Hall. 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 fit in with our team. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamingotn Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283.

ONGOING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - DO YOU LOVE POINT PELEE NATIONAL PARK? The Friends of Point Pelee are searching for Volunteer Board Members. If you are interested, please contact us by email: friendsofpointpelee@ gmail.com MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot Road E. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Next meetings are March 17 and 31. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores

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COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Food and clothing are available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 1424), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www. alanonwindsoressex.com IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580. PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes. MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net.

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IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam

Garden seeds available at Chatham-Kent libraries There Was A Boy

In Loving Memory of

Tony AllAin 1947 - 2019

We Miss Your Smile. We Miss Your Hugs. We Miss Your Love. Love Meta & Family

IN MEMORIAM

In memory of my loving husband and best friend

Dave Cooper (Coop) Who passed away 11 years ago March 25, 2010

Time slips by and life goes on But from my heart you are never gone. I think about you often and talk about you too, I have so many memories but I wish I still had you. Always on my mind. Forever in my heart. Love Dorothy and Family

IN MEMORIAM

This is your picture I hold in my hand Your smile, your dreams, your love of animals A mind full of future plans in a magical place This is your picture I hold in my hand As tears sneak up on me and flow You were a boy, a very sweet enchanted boy You became a man who loved To sing, to dance, to cook, to write You were a boy, a man who loved To garden, cultivate, make new friends Treasure old by lighting candles, celebrating life This is your picture I hold in my head I see you lighting stars instead of candles Dancing on clouds, flying here and there Making new friends, revisiting old Finally meeting Him, “Dolphin” (as you called Him) Jumping clouds, landing triples, sliding down rainbows Mending gowns, replacing feathers, healing hearts Singing with the greatest choir of all This is your picture I hold in my heart Believing you love and are loved “There was a boy, a very sweet enchanted boy”

Mom Maeve Omstead-Johnston In Memory of Fred Omstead March 26, 1962 - June 18, 2004 We all miss you so very much, Fred

CHATHAM-KENT — Spring has arrived in Chatham-Kent. Plant your garden with seeds from Chatham-Kent Public Library. Chatham-Kent Public Library launched CKPL Grows Seed Library for its 5th season at all 11 branch locations on March 20. All branches are offering a variety of vegetable, herb and flower seeds for residents to grow. Over the past 5 years, CKPL has distributed thousands of seed packages to CK residents. Now that growing season is here, don’t miss out. Take advantage of getting outside with nature and growing your own food. Visit one of CKPL’s 11 locations to get your seeds for your garden while supplies last. What is CKPL Grows Seed Library? CKPL’s Seed Library provides free seeds for residents to borrow so they can grow healthy gardens, have access to affordable food, and create beautiful spaces in their own backyards and communities. What do you need to check out seeds from CKPL Grows Seed Library? All you need is a valid CKPL library card and you can check out 5 packages of seeds. Chatham-Kent Public Library will also be running a contest in partnership with Essex County Library called “Who Has The Greener Thumb?” in which both library systems provide giant pumpkin and giant sunflower seeds to residents to see which gardeners can grow the biggest and best. Get your giant pumpkin and sunflower seeds while supplies last and then share photos with CKPL on social media throughout the growing season. For more information on library programs or services, please visit ckpl.ca or call 519.354.2940.

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Vaccine rollout continues in region REGIONAL — Last Friday, the province announced that they were moving down to the next level of vaccinations, with those residents 75 and over now eligible to get a vaccine at mass vaccination clinics. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and Chatham-Kent Public Health both followed suit with their own announcements. In the case of Chatham-Kent, they had already been vaccinating the 75-plus crowd last week. In the case of Windsor-Essex, they were finishing up the 80-plus group and have now moved on to the 75-plus group. In last week’s Sun, the health units were asking residents to book through their local online portals, but that changed with the announcement from the province. Effective this past Saturday, the pre-registration form on the Windsor-Essex website was closed and residents were asked to book through the provincial website. Anyone born in 1946 or earlier is now asked to go to ontario.ca/book-vaccine to book an appointment at one of the local vaccination clinics. In Chatham-Kent, that site is at the John D. Bradley Centre. In Windsor-Essex, four sites are now operational, including the WFCU Centre in Windsor, as well as St. Clair College and the Windsor Hall downtown. In the county, the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex in Leamington is currently the only site. It is expected that the Libro Centre in Amherstburg will be

up and running soon. Along with the announcement, the province also announced that anyone born in 1961 and earlier can now participate in the AstraZeneca rollout at select pharmacies. Windsor-Essex had already begun a pilot project on March 12, where 57 pharmacies across the region were administering AstraZeneca vaccines to those between the ages of 60 and 64. All regions across Ontario are expected to join the pharmacy stream this week, which opens up opportunities for anyone 60 and over to get vaccinated at their local pharmacy. The military commander in charge of Canada’s vaccine rollout made an announcement on the weekend that should come as good news for anyone wanting a COVID vaccine. Major-General Dany Fortin says that there will be enough vaccine supply to get a first dose into the arms of every Canadian adult by Canada Day. In the meantime, health units and the province are cautioning that until those vaccines are in those arms, we need to maintain physical distancing, wash and sanitize our hands, limit contacts with people outside of our circle, wear a mask in public indoor places and stay home if we don’t feel well. A third wave of COVID-19 cases has hit certain areas of Ontario and, although this region has fared well in the past few weeks, it’s expected that variants of concern will eventually reach the area, which will spike case counts, hospitalization and deaths.

ICEBERGS APLENTY

LEAMINGTON — Looking like a miniature scene out of Newfoundland, the Leamington and Point Pelee coastline was dotted with large icebergs as Lake Erie slowly got back to a liquid state last week. As the days grew warmer, the ice piles disappeared completely under the water. Sun photo

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Franklin Gardens getting a new facility By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Leamington’s most southerly long-term care home is getting a total rebuild, thanks to the Ontario government’s recent announcement to invest in 80 long-term care projects across the province. Franklin Gardens, tucked into the neighbourhood behind the Franklin Subdivision, sits on a five-acre property, just northwest of the Leamington Marina. The current one-storey, bungalow style building, was opened in 1974 and is currently

operated by Arch Long-Term Care. There are 120 long-term care beds in the existing facility. The new build will allocate an additional 40 long-term care beds, thanks to the government commitment to invest in the sector. According to Lorne Stephenson, Arch Corporate Affairs spokesperson, the government commitment will allow them to modernize everything for existing residents in the new building. “This will provide an opportunity to take advantage of new building technology, as well as modern technology in health care,” he said. “We’re very excited.” Stephenson credits Chatham-Kent-Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls with bringing Construction is expected to commence shortly, on the first phase of a their project together. 120-bed nursing home in Leaming“Rick has been instrumenton. tal in pulling this together,” David Whitfield said a 30-bed he added. wing and administrative service area “The number of people in would be completed by the end of the Leamington who will need year with occupancy scheduled for long-term care is expected to sometime in December. rise over the next decade,” Three other wings with 90 beds said Nicholls. “This anwould be ready in the spring of 1974. Mr. Whitfield said the nursing nouncement will help ensure home, to be located on the north we have safe, modern spaces side of Robson Road, just east of the ready for them.” Franklin Park subdisivion, would In addition to modernizcost $700,000. The original cost was ing the long-term care secpegged at $500,000. tor, these projects will help reduce wait-lists and end A newspaper clipping from 1973 hallway medicine. Provshows the original plans for the fa- ince-wide, these investments

Nursing home start scheduled

cility.

A front view of the current Franklin Gardens long-term care home. Sun photo

also support key government priorities, including eliminating three-and-four-bed ward rooms, creating campuses of care and providing new spaces for Indigenous, Francophone and other cultural community residents. According to Stephenson, the new build will be erected in close proximity to the existing home, facilitating an easy move for the residents when the new building is complete. Criteria for selecting the projects included: • Upgrading older homes in response to lessons learned around improved Infection

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Prevention and Control (IPAC) measures, particularly the elimination of three and four-bed rooms; • Adding spaces to areas where there is high need; • Addressing the growing needs of diverse groups, including Francophone and Indigenous communities; and/or, • Promoting campuses of care to better address the specialized care needs of residents. Construction on the new 160bed facility is expected to begin in the coming months and will take between 18 and 24 months to complete. Once it is complete, the residents will be

moved in and the current facility demolished.

RICK NICHOLLS MPP

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CENTURY 21 ERIE SHORES REALTY INC.

IS CELEBRATING

30 YEARS

A DRAW WILL BE HELD FOR 2 PRIZES ($2000 AND $1000) If you list with Century 21 Erie Shores Realty Inc. between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2021 for a minimum of 90 days.

DRAW WILL BE HELD APRIL 2, 2021. We are donating $21 for every sale during the months of January, February, March and April to a charity/support organization in our area.

We want to thank the communities for supporting us over the past 30 years! Century 21 was pleased to make a

500 DONATION

to the Tilbury Help and Information Centre and a

500 DONATION

to the Tilbury Lioness Club as a result of February sales.

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Southpoint Trivia HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Welcome to Southpoint Trivia!

This feature may be included in the Southpoint Sun from time-to-time, giving our readers an opportunity to test their general knowledge and have some fun. Each round will get a little more difficult than the previous one. GOOD LUCK! ROUND ONE 1. What current NFL superstar was chosen 199th overall in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft? 2. In 1893, this distance was changed from 55 feet, 6 inches to 60 feet,six inches, a measurement that still stands today. 3. This Belleville Ontario born pop punk singer, had hits such as Skater Boi and Girlfriend. 4. What is the total number of dots on a PAIR of dice? 5. What is the capital city of Australia? 6. What are the three colours that make up the flag of Ireland? 7. In what Ontario city was Alex Trebek born? 8. What is the only bird that has two toes? 9. The brain is divided into how many lobes? 10. What classic cartoon title character lives in Frostbite Falls, Minnesota?

ROUND TWO

ROUND THREE

1. In the classic TV show MASH what is MASH an acronym for?

1. What is the largest country in the Caribbean?

2. What American automobile company was spawned in 1941 to help war efforts?

2. Which author’s works include the series Alex Cross, Michael Bennett and Women’s Murder Club?

3. When this famous ship was launched in 1958, it was the largest ship on the Great Lakes. 4. What American city is served by McCarran International Airport? 5. This Chinese province is known as the place where COVID-19 originated. 6. Winifred, Mary and Sarah are the three main characters in what 1993 Disney film? 7. If you are having trouble with your hippocampus, what part of your body is affected? 8. How many major time zones does the earth have? 9. What is sodium chloride better known as? 10. “Why she had to go, I don’t know, she wouldn’t say.” NAME THAT TUNE

3. What is the more common name for Laryngeal Prominence? 4. Billy Redden had a cameo in the 2003 film Big Fish, which came 31 years after his famous banjo-playing role in what thriller? 5. This U.S. agency’s warning always preceded VHS movies. 6. Six-foot-nine Ted Cassidy starred as what spooky classic TV character? 7. If a male cat is called a Tom, what is a female cat called? 8. This fashion icon and actress married into royalty, then died tragically. 9. Glass that forms from lava is called what? 10. What year did Wayne Gretzky retire from the NHL?

ANSWERS ROUND THREE 1. Cuba 2. James Patterson 3. Adam’s Apple 4. Deliverance 5. FBI 6. Lurch (Addams Family) 7. Queen 8. Grace Kelly 9. Obsidian 10. 1999, of course

ROUND TWO 1. Mobile Army Surgical Hospital 2. Jeep 3. Edmund Fitzgerald 4. Las Vegas 5. Wuhan 6. Hocus Pocus 7. Brain 8. 24 9. Table Salt 10. Yesterday

ROUND ONE 1. Tom Brady 2. Pitchers mound 3. Avril Lavigne 4. 42 5. Canberra 6. Green, white, orange 7. Sudbury 8. Ostrich 9. Four 10. Bullwinkle

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

SANDHILL CRANE AT HILLMAN MARSH

LEAMINGTON — This solitary Sandhill Crane found a nice resting spot at Hillman Marsh on Monday, March 22. After being observed and photographed, the crane decided to take flight, providing our photographer with the perfect shot. Sandhill Cranes are somewhat rare in this part of Ontario, although they were once plentiful many years ago. They can be heard

KINGSVILLE — The Main Street Development review committee was formed in early 2020 to identify key issues that impact Main Street East between Heritage Road and Kratz Side Road. Over the past several months, the committee has met in various sub-committees to discuss different topics and formulate several draft recommendations for consideration in five key areas: • Traffic • Heritage • Urban Design • Zoning/Landscaping/Signage and, • Policy Review These recommendations will be presented at a Public Open House on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 7:00 pm. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Open House will take place via Zoom. Contact the Manager of Planning Services at rbrown@kingsville.ca to receive the link and viewing/participating instructions. This Open House is your opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions before recommendations move forward to Council. Find out more about this committee’s activity and information provided to them during the course of their work on the Town’s Planning and Zoning page. If you require assistance accessing this information, contact Planning Staff at 519-733-2305 extension 249, 250, or 244 or by email at rbrown@kingsville.ca.

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in the distance, as they have a very distinct sound. Flocks of Sandhills have been reportedly hanging around these parts for the past few weeks, giving birding enthusiasts a glimpse at what can be a seven-foot wingspan. The Sandhill Cranes are very similar to the Whooping Crane, which are usually all white with black wing tips. Photo by The Sun’s Deanna Bertrand.

Kingsville’s Main Street Development Committee to hold virtual open house

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Petahtegoose, James “Moose”

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Proof of obituary to run

63 years, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Sarnia. Loving father March 24, 2021 of Katrina Petahtegoose and Drew Southpoint Sun Petahtegoose. Dear son of the late Paul and $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Georgina Petahtegoose. Dear brother of Cathy Taylor (Gary), Georgette Petahtegoose (Steve MacIntyre), Joyce Throop (Colin) and the Late Alden Petahtegoose, Wayne Any changes please email Petahtegoose (Bernadette Boyer), Valerie Copegog, Norma sun@southpointsun.ca Geauvreau (Late Jerome Dionne), Joseph Petahtegoose Thanks. (Late Florence), Marilyn Commanda (Earl), Bert Pace (Crystal), Terry Petahtegoose, Andy Petahtegoose. Beloved Uncle, Great Uncle and Great-Great Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Moose retired from HJ Heinz Company after 35 years of service. Moose enjoyed being around his friends, playing his guitar, going fishing and being outdoors. Visitation at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday March 24th from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Moose’s life on Thursday March 25th at 10 a.m. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and funeral service 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 Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. If desired, memorial SIGNS OF SPRING Lineage donations made to New Beginnings Stroke Recovery in Allows: 3 x 1/2 page / colour / Wendesdays: March 17, 24, 31 Sarnia are appreciated. LEAMINGTON — With the temperatures warming and ice metling out of the bays, spring has begun in the Sun Parlour. Many of the first signs of spring include crocuses, daffodils and other colourful flowers, but spring has always been synonShare words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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ymous with birds, such as the robin on the left and the woodpecker on the right. Photos by Deanna Bertrand

RECYCLING RECHARGE Back To The Basics

Set Out By 6 a.m.

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Paper products and containers must be separated by you.

Oversized cardboard must be broken down no larger than: 30” x 30” / 76 cm x 76 cm

Only PAPER in the Red Box/Cart. Only CONTAINERS in the Blue Box/Cart. Normal collection occurs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mixing paper and containers in the same box/cart is considered ‘contaminated’ and will not be collected.

Smaller boxes can be ‘nested’ inside each other. No larger than the size of a Red Box. Remove shipping peanuts, air pillows, or plastic wrap prior to recycling boxes.

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313 Main Street East, Unit 20 LEAMINGTON — Gore Hill Principal Council celebrated “Not the March Break” week by planning a variety of classroom activities. The week culminated with students dressing for their favourite vacation destination and playing a school-wide Vacation Family Feud. In the top photo, Gore Hill Gators dressed in green in honour of St. Patrick’s day, from 3/4H, are Camryn Barnewall, Lucas Stickles, Kavya Patel, Carter Demant. In the second photo, Mr. Alles’ class created an acrostic using the word, suitcase, and then created a display of the items to bring along. From left are Maverick Bilokraly, Ghina Hamra and Bianca Maresca. In photo number three, students from Miss Hodges 3/4 donned the attire for their selected vacation destination on Friday. Here, Camryn Barnewall is ready for the beach and Megan Sawatzky is off to the spa.In the bottom photo, students from Mme Wesley’s 2/3 class display their world map where they located their favourite vacation destination on a world map.Standing are Kasem Shahrour and Nevaeh Lewis; Kneeling are Rawah Al Kheirat and Lilas Al Jarida. Photos submitted

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Letter to the Editor

Writer disappointed programs to help small business weren’t as accessible as they appeared Then, one by one, we were told, either the program had expired, the funds were no longer available, or we did not qualify, with no explanation given as to why not. This was very disappointing, to say the least. COVID-19 was bad enough to deal with, but getting refused after being assured we would qualify for the loans and grants, was over the top. Where is the promised help for the small businesses that are struggling to keep afloat or those trying to start a new one? The sad fact is, that we spent a lot of money in setting up all the equipment necessary for our business since March 2020. We paid the rent and insurance and put lots of blood, sweat and tears into this venture, which was to be our dream for this community. All we ask in return is a little bit of help financially from the government programs to keep us from going under before we are even able to open. Sincerely, Steffan Zevar Leamington

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Dear Editor: I am writing to convey my disappointment with all levels of government regarding helping small business during COVID. We recently applied for help with a business start-up that was going to launch in March of 2020. Due to the pandemic, the business never got to open and we’ve been turned away for help through the avenues advertised for COVID-related small business help. The grants and loans that were supposed to help struggling small businesses are not what they appear, in my opinion. We did applications for these grants with zero results. We spent money through professional people in doing the various applications correctly for our new business, which showed real promise at first. We spent hours on the phone to make the right contacts with the various levels of government in charge of these programs. At first, all looked very promising, according to the feedback we received from various levels.

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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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LOCAL TRUSS ASSEMBLY PLANT is hiring full time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season. Benefits after 3 months along with a boot allowance. Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-962-9922 or email resume to cindyh@ rivardtruss.com. mr24-tfn

GREENHOUSE WORKER - Responsibilities include crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work conditions are fastpaced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bend, crouching, kneeling, handeye coordination, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays. $14.39 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education required. No experience required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@ orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8).

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

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FARM WORKER WANTED - We are looking for people available weekdays & weekends. Benefits negotiable. Various tasks, including general mechanical skills, driving farm machinery. Call Joe Gorski 519-977-4460.

• Compensation is $14.39/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required. • Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse.

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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. $14.39 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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Leamington Open Air Burn Permits Now Available Online

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

Leamington residents who require outdoor burning privileges can now purchase permits online from the comfort of their own home. Residents can apply online through the Municipality of Leamington’s website at leamington.ca/burning Open air burning within the Municipality of Leamington is regulated by an Open Air Burning By-law. A burn permit is required for all open air burning within the Municipality of Leamington. Whether you are having a small backyard campfire or clearing your property of brush, a permit is required. Burn permits will require 2-3 business days for processing, and first time applicants will require an inspection prior to approval. Residents who have questions about open air burning or are concerned about the size of the burn pile, should contact Leamington Fire Services by phone at 519-326-6291. Any person who wishes to make a complaint regarding an open air burn should contact Fire Dispatch at 519-326-4431.

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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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but something may come through that sets a new course for you. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Sometimes you can be a bit vague when it comes to relationships, Scorpio. Be clear about your intentions if you are thinking of getting into a new relationship. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Learning how to read other people’s emotions can help you learn to interact with and support those around you, Sagittarius. Practice your skills of perception. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, even though you have a solid game plan in place, you may experience a few challenges along the way. Use these experiences to learn from your mistakes. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 This week you may have a conversation with someone who opens your eyes to entirely new possibilities, Aquarius. Embrace this exciting time. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Don’t avoid conflict at all costs, Pisces. Rather, learn effective ways to face any and all events that come your way. You’ll be more well-rounded. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MARCH 14 - Ansel Elgort, Actor (27) MARCH 15 - Eva Longoria, Actress (46) MARCH 16 - Lauren Graham, Actress (53) MARCH 17 - Rob Lowe, Actor (57) MARCH 18 - Lily Collins, Actress (32) MARCH 19 - Bruce Willis, Actor (66) MARCH 20 - Ruby Rose, Actress/Model (35) ANSWERS ON PAGE 20

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Ryan and Colleen Jershy have opened a Home Instead location in Leamington.

Local couple launches in-home care for seniors Katherine Burton-Urban and her husband, John, are the proprietors at Cellar Door Wines in Wheatley. The pair recently obtained a grant from Chatham-Kent to upgrade their website and create an online store.

Wheatley winemakers take advantage of Chatham-Kent grant

WHEATLEY — Like so many small businesses, Cellar Door Wines, of Wheatley has struggled with trying to do business in these changing and busy times, not to mention keeping up with the COVID-19 struggle. Owners John Urban and Katherine Burton-Urban knew they had to re-adjust their business model to navigate through these difficulties but just weren’t sure how to take that first step. A few months ago, they were introduced to Chatham-Kent Digital Main Street Grant Program. The program helps fund small local businesses towards creating or enhancing their digital presence. The Urbans knew this was just what they needed. They decided to apply for funds to create a website with an online store. Irene, one of their representatives, approached John and Katherine with the

idea. “At first, we were a little intimidated, but she was charming, warm and professional, in helping us to achieve our goal,” said John. “A few weeks later, we were delighted to find out that we had received the grant.” The result of that grant application is www.ordercellardoorwines.com, an online store where customers can easily order their favourite selections of wine right from their phone or computer, then come in for their bottling session once their wine is ready. The streamlined workflow will help them make more great wine than ever before. “We are so excited to see how this will help Cellar Door weather the storms of owning a small business as we continue to provide our customers with good wine at an affordable price,” added Katherine.

LEAMINGTON – Home Instead, a leading home care provider across Canada, has opened a new location to improve access for seniors who need in-home care in Leamington. The new location, within the Leamington Medical Village at 197 Talbot Street West, Unit 208, will provide increased service to meet the region’s growing demand for home care, allowing seniors to remain independent and in their own homes for as long as possible. Owners Colleen and Ryan Jershy are looking forward to having a formal footprint in Leamington. Operating out of their Windsor/Essex office, the Jershy’s have already been providing care to a number of seniors in the Leamington community over the last 11 years. With the need for home-based care

growing, the move to provide more localized service fills an important gap for local seniors and their families. “The past year has made it clear there is a strong need for quality in-home care,” said Colleen. “It was important for us to make an investment in the Leamington community to provide more options for in-home care to local seniors.” To help them serve the community, Colleen and Ryan are looking to hire passionate, local individuals to fill caregiving positions. Many compassionate and caring individuals inspired to help others have found a caregiving career particularly rewarding. “Caregiving is simply doing things to enhance the quality of life for older adults and help keep them independent

for as long as possible,” added Colleen. “We like to say that it takes a special person to become a Home Instead Caregiver — not a special degree. It can be a rewarding career for individuals from every walk of life and age group.” The increased need for home care has turned caregiving into a growth sector, with in-home care positions skyrocketing during a time many industries are posting record job losses. “Hospitals and clinics are overwhelmed,” said Ryan. “Professional caregivers can serve as an extension of the healthcare system and play a critical role in keeping vulnerable seniors safe and healthy from the comfort of their own home.” To learn more about Home Instead visit homeinstead.com/3054 or call 226-918-5786.

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HOCKEY PREVAILS AT WHEATLEY AREA ARENA

WHEATLEY — The familiar big ‘W’ from the former Wheatley Minor Hockey Association is enjoying a resurgence with the newly-formed Wheatley Hockey Group. The group has been skating for a couple of weeks now, and even with Chatham-Kent moving back into the Red: Control level, the group says they will reduce the number of skaters starting this week, in or-

der to fit within the health guidelines. The group has had help from generous local sponsors, who pitched in to enable them to make the teams smaller to abide by the guidelines. Here, the Under-7 Group 2 team poses for a team photo on their last day under the Orange level of restrictions. Photo submitted

Balteiro to miss World Championships KINGSVILLE — Boxing coach Doug Patterson was hoping to have his first world champion next month, but the COVID-19 pandemic has dashed those hopes. Local boxer, Tiago Balteiro, was one of two Canadian boxers chosen to represent Canada at the World Youth Boxing Championships, which are being held in Kielce, Poland in April. Recently, the Canadian contingent decided not to send their athletes due to the pandemic. Balteiro, who boxes out of the Fighting Island Boxing Club in

Amherstburg, and trains at Seng’s Martial Arts and Fitness in Kingsville, was expected to fare well in the 91 kg weight class. Balteiro is ranked in the top ten in the world and is a two-time Canadian champion and also an Ontario Golden Gloves champion. His father, Gil Balteiro, was a bronze medallist at the worlds in 1992. Patterson was his coach as well. “I was hoping to finally have my first world champion,” said Patterson. “But it wasn’t meant to be this year.”

Patterson was a founder of the Kingsville Boxing Club. For Balteiro, he will continue training, as he has been throughout the past year, with hopes of getting a shot at a world title once the world gets back to normal. Balteiro has been fortunate to be one of Canada’s ‘carded athletes’, which means that some of his training expenses are covered. He recently decided not to attend a boxing camp in Montreal, and that camp was eventually shut down because of a COVID outbreak. “He was lucky,” said Patterson.

Canadian champion boxer, Tiago Balteiro, seen with his coach, Doug Patterson of Kingsville. Photo courtesy of Jacky Patterson

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Myles Meteors were forerunners of Leamington Flyers By C. Scott Holland In the spring of 1952, Leamington’s first junior hockey team, the Myles Meteors, had no home arena and played games wherever they could, late in the season. Often, that meant long trips to Sarnia or Aylmer, which became

the home ice. Under the leadership of coach and GM Bill Burgess, the club won the Western Ontario Senior Rural Hockey Association 1951-52 championship against Port Stanley. In the second game of a two-game total goals set,

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the Meteors trailed 10-9 with six minutes remaining in the third. One can only imagine the packed house at the newly built (original) Aylmer arena and the mayhem that was unleashed as Leamington struck for five unanswered goals in those fi-

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nal six minutes. The late-game assault was led by the MacKenzie boys – Eric, Jim and Bill – and Caesar Brndjar. The crowd was stunned. More importantly, the winner would go on to meet either Sutton or Markham for the Ontario championship and the Johannes Trophy. But the reality was that the Leamington team was already deep in debt. Because they had no home rink, they existed despite not having gate revenue. Instead, they relied solely on the generosity of fans and to travel 600 miles to either of those two pos-

sible championship contenders — in a best two of three series —would be financially crippling. Plus, they would have to play any home contests at either Sarnia or Aylmer. The club appealed for aid from Leamington Town Council but were refused. That led to a public plea and citizens wishing to help could contact Jack Sanford, Harvey Wallace, Bill Leavett or coach Bill Burgess. Despite the hurdle, the club overcame the travel costs and battled for the title in a best of three series, much to the dismay of the club they were pitted against — Sutton.

After each team had won a game, a one-game showdown would determine the crown. It was in that third contest that Leamington found heartbreak. After the opening minutes they were down 2-0 and by the time the final whistle blew, Sutton had claimed the championship with an 8-6 victory. For Leamington, lessons were learned and would be applied the following season. As coach Burgess noted, “They (the Meteors) all had a team spirit and deep bond and played with a high level of determination.”

Leamington Falcons were 1952 Ontario champs By C. Scott Holland Basketball is seldom covered extensively and since the 1940s, Leamington has had an entry in some basketball leagues

as well as several leagues operating locally. But back in 1952, the Leamington Falcons Intermediate C squad captured the All-Ontario title

Future Leamington Mayor John Penner not only starred in baseball, but was also a basketball player with both the championship Leamington Aces (1947) and Leamington Falcons (1952). Photo courtesy of the Scott Holland Collection

of the Amateur Basketball Association. Back in those days, series were usually a total points affair with a homeand-home set against an opponent. The Falcons began their road to the title by disposing of Ridgeway with a two-game total score of 164-84. At the time that large 80- point margin of victory was considered an unofficial provincial record. And in their second game victory of 108-42, the Falcons set a record for the most playoff points in one game. Up next was Exeter and the Falcons eliminated another opponent — this time by a score of 135-97. The victory put them

into the finals versus Midland. In the opener of the two-game series, which was held at Leamington, the Falcons downed Midland 95-60. Charles “Pat” Irwin, who was the team’s top scorer in the regular season with over 200 points, netted 32 to pace the attack and give Leamington the points edge. The second and final contest, held in Midland, featured a slow start by the Falcons. About 150 fans watched the contest but when the final buzzer sounded, Leamington had a 79-46 victory and won the two-game total points 174-106. In that second contest, Stan Jackson dropped

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Local Sports Flashbacks 1977 1968 Dodge Dart GTS remembered

Beavers take second in tournament The Leamington Novice Johnston Beavers rebounded from a game-one loss to win two straight and gain a berth in the championship, but bowed 6-1 to Mooretown in the annual Novice-Atom tournament here. After losing 3-0 to Essex on Monday, the Beavers beat Tilbury 3-1 and edged Langton, 4-3. Mark Weil and Mark DeBlock each scored twice in the victory over Langton. Abbey Knights drop two in tourney The Leamington Abbey Knights Minor Peewees dropped a pair of games in a tournament in Blenheim during the March break. They were beaten soundly by Woodstock, 7-1 in the first game, and then lost a heartbreaker to Brantford by a 2-1 score. Trevor Wiper was the lone goal scorer for the Knights in the Woodstock game, while George Marteniano scored Leamington’s only goal in the second game. Brantford scored with six seconds remaining in the third period to break a 1-1 tie. Robby Schiefer was victimized by the Woodstock team in Leamington’s net, while Richard Paliani took the loss in game two. Erie Shores League issues final stats The Erie Shores Hockey League recently wrapped up play and there are some familiar names among the league leaders. In the Atom division, Jeff Mallen and Jim Batke of Kingsville, sported a 2.25 Goals Against Average (GAA), while Randy White and Russ Bickford of Leamington finished with a 4.21 GAA. In Wheatley, the pipes were guarded by Doug Beleutz and Dale Hollingsworth with a 4.60 GAA. In the Peewee division, Kingsville’s Tom Knight led the league in scoring, with 30 points, one point ahead of teammate Ken Vegh. Wheatley’s Rob Johnston

and Randy Wright were also in the top ten. M. Schnekenburger and Mark Simpson sparkled in goal for Kingsville, leading with a 1.00 GAA. Wheatley’s trio of Sheldon, Moody and Cowan had a 2.60 GAA, while Leamington’s tandem of Paliani and Schiefer sported a 4.84 GAA. In the Bantam division, Mark Johnston of Leamington finished third in a tight league scoring race. Duff McDonald of Wheatley was hot on his heels in fourth, while Todd Stevenson of Wheatley was eighth. Wheatley’s goaltending foursome of Gillanders, Schrade, Lamb and Imeson, led the league with a sparking 2.80 GAA. Leamington’s Francis Denkers and Richard Young came next with a 3.35 GAA, while Kingsville’s Paul Petsche and David DeYoung, came in at 3.80. In the Midget division, Kingsville’s Paul Simpson finished tied for second in league scoring, while Wheatley’s Tim Oliphant was fourth. Wheatley’s goaltending trio of Mark Bowman, Rick Taylor and Dennis Pinch, led the league with a 2.35 GAA. Kingsville’s Terry Gee, Tim Taylor and P. Caza had a 4.20 GAA, while Leamington’s trio of Jamie Gates, Kelly Russelo and Troy Wiper, struggled with a 10.00 GAA. Omsteads lose to Petrolia After winning a hard fought 4-3 overtime victory at home over the Chatham Royals on Saturday, the Wheatley Omsteads dropped a 10-2 decision in game one of their best-of-seven Seaway Intermediate final series to the Petrolia Squires. Terry Jackson scored the overtime winner in the game against Chatham, his second of the game. Bill Ruiter and Rich Will scored the others. Larry Goudreau had both of Wheatley’s goals in the loss.

went to Carlisle for some needed parts. Carlisle and Hershey are definitely the Meccas for antique car parts. “I had the Dart for six years and enjoyed it during that time but I developed cancer so I sold my house and my 40’x30’ shop and my cars. “I now spend my spare time building wooden models. They cost a lot less and are less stressful.” In 1960, the Chrysler Corporation quickly recognized the demand for smaller cars and brought out the Plymouth Valiant. In that same year, the Dodge Dart arrived as a “junior” version of the big “senior” Dodg-

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es. You could buy a 1960 Dodge Dart with a six cylinder (the new Slant Six) with 225 cubic inches or a tire-squealing 318 cubic inch V8. By 1968, the Dodge Dart GTS was available as a two-door hardtop or convertible. The standard V8 had 340 cubic inches with 275 horsepower. The optional 383 V8 gave you 300 horsepower. We have all heard of the Dodge brothers, John and Horace, who both died in 1920. A friend of mine in Leamington in the early ‘60s claimed that the Dart was named after the Dart brothers. He was joking, of course. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.

Barry Head of Newcastle, Ontario, has fond memories of a muscle car he owned many years ago: “During the time I was fixing up my 1947 Monarch sedan coupe, I bought a 1968 Dodge Dart GTS 340 4-speed hardtop. It was running and when I was behind the wheel I felt 17 again. “Several times I would have someone ask me about the car and they might say something totally bizarre like: ‘My brother had a Swinger exactly like this one.’ Then I would explain Chrysler never made a Swinger until 1969 and this car is a 1968. And they would say ‘Well, what’s the difference?’ “I bought the Dart from a wheeler-dealer from Angus, Ontario, and replaced the interior and tires and installed a competition clutch. I also Barry Head’s 1968 Dodge Dart GTS 2-door hardtop.

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Articles inside

Leamington Falcons were 1952 Ontario champs

Myles Meteors were forerunners of Leamington Flyers

Balteiro to miss World Championships

Hockey prevails at Wheatley Area Arena

Local couple launches in-home care for seniors

Wheatley winemakers take advantage of Chatham-Kent grant

Kingsville's Main Street Development Committee to hold virtual open house

Sandhill Crane at Hillman Marsh

Franklin Gardens getting a new facility

Vaccine rollout continues in region

Garden seeds available at Chatham-Kent libraries

Legion fish fry set for Good Friday

What was happening in 1946

Innovative programs helping seniors at Half Century Centre

CKHA dialysis unit outbreak over

Bank Theatre presenting 'All You Need Is Love'

Hogs for Hospice raises $262,500 for Erie Shores Health Foundation

Chatham-Kent returns to Red Control level

Teens arrested after bus fire