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Year in Review Point Pelee Park closed for deer reduction

LEAMINGTON – Point Pelee National Park will be closed to visitors January 9-24 when Parks Canada and the Caldwell First Nation will be conducting a deer reduction activity. Parks Canada is responsible for maintaining and restoring ecological integrity in national parks. High populations of white-tailed deer are a serious threat to forest and savannah health at Point Pelee.

Erie Shores HealthCare receives infrastructure money

LEAMINGTON – Erie Shores HealthCare received a boost of $666,152 from the province as part of the $175 million being spent across the province through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF). Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington, made the announcement on Friday, Jan. 3 at Windsor Regional Hospital with CEOs Janice Dawson of Erie Shores HealthCare, David Musyj of Windsor Regional Hospital, and Janice Kaffer of Hotel-Dieu Grace. The new money will help hospitals across the province maintain their infrastructure.

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LEAMINGTON – Erie Shores Health Foundation celebrated its 25th annual Gala with the announcement of the Care Happens Here $15 million capital campaign. “We are beyond grateful to all of our generous sponsors that made this year’s event possible and raised over half a million dollars for our Care Happens Here Campaign. This is the biggest fundraising campaign in the Foundation’s history and we couldn’t do it without the support of the community.

Thank you!” stated Christine Colautti, Executive Director, Erie Shores Health Foundation. It was an evening with valet service and the red carpet treatment for the sold out crowd. It was also a historic evening as the Gala raised a onenight record total of $520,000.

OSSTF teachers hold one-day strike

Public high school teachers from throughout Essex County including Leamington and Kingsville weren’t about to let bad weather disrupt a message sent province-wide. About 200 staff members representing the Greater Essex County District School Board’s high schools converged upon the Leamington office of Chatham-Kent Leamington

MPP Rick Nicholls during a one-day strike Wednesday, Jan. 7. The event was part of a series of rotating one-day strikes in response to the Ontario government’s plans to increase class sizes, reduce support services and introduce mandatory e-learning classes.

Flood warning – road closed

LEAMINGTON – The Cotterie Park Road area, in Leamington was closed on January 9 as high winds created a flooding of the roadway. The municipality works closely with Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) and when flooding happens to clear the roads and clean up debris. A Flood Plain Mapping Project is currently underway studying where the weak spots are. A public information meeting to present an update on the project is scheduled for today, January 15, at Best Western Plus Leamington Hotel and Conference Centre.

ERCA issued a flood warning for the Municipality of Leamington in the area between Wheatley Harbour and Point Pelee National Park on the Lake Erie shoreline. Due to sustained winds in the range of approximately 30 km/hr out of the southeast direction, there was significant wave activity on Lake Erie causing flooding in the southeast Leamington area.

Leamington’s Reinvent This Space winner announced

LEAMINGTON – Leamington will soon have a new business opening in its Uptown. Congratulations to Christine Dundas of Christine’s Bake Shop, winner of the 2019-2020 Reinvent This Space competition. Christine’s Bake Shop will receive up to $15,000 in Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant funding to cover 12 months of rent for an Uptown Leamington storefront. Christine’s Bake Shop is a family-run, small batch bakery producing cookies, muffins, scones,

cakes, and more. With support from Reinvent This Space, Christine’s Bake Shop will be making the transition to a permanent storefront in Uptown Leamington on Erie Street North.

Highway 3 and 401 top list of draft transportation plan

Two local transportation initiatives topped the list of eight for southwestern Ontario in the provincial government’s draft transportation plan for southwestern Ontario released January 17 by Caroline Mulroney, Ontario Minister of Transportation. Eight key actions were recognized with the top two pertaining to widening Highway 3 and cement barriers on 401 between Tilbury and London.

Shotten Parkette design finalized

LEAMINGTON – With the details finalized, the only factor left standing between a renovated Leamington park and the groups assigned to take on the project is the weather. Members of the Leamington Horticultural Society attended the Tuesday, Jan. 28 municipal council meeting in hopes of being given the green light to obtain the supplies and items needed to rejuvenate Shotten Parkette’s Communities In Bloom gardens via a Honey Family Foundation grant of $18,000. The recommendations to allow the LHS to gather the needed supplies and materials for the gardens, a sculpture and recognition plaques as well as to dedicate the HFF donation to the segment of the beautification project were both approved unanimously by council.

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Kingsville artist featured in reality TV series

KINGSVILLE – Kingsville landscape artist Denise Antaya will be one of 18 artists from across Canada participating in a new original TV series called Landscape Artist of the Year.

This new series, adapted from a successful UK Landscape Artist of the Year program, features 18 professional and amateur Canadian artists. “I watched the British version and it looked like so much fun. What surprised me was how long our day was. I was picked up at 6 a.m. and finished taping about 11 p.m. It was hard work, a lot of pressure and a lot of fun,” said Antaya.

The show premieres on Sunday, Feb. 16 and Antaya is featured in the first of three weekly competitions.

You can now watch Leamington Council meetings live online

LEAMINGTON – Want to stay informed on Leamington municipal business, but can’t make it to a Council meeting? Watch it live at www.leamington.ca/live As of Tuesday, Feb. 11, residents can watch Council meetings live online anywhere and on any device with an Internet connection. The February 11 Council meeting was the first to showcase this new streaming system.

Meetings stream live at 6 p.m. at www. leamington.ca/live

Strikes continue

The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) elementary students (K-8) have one day of school the week of February 10-14. Members of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) held a rotating oneday strike on Tuesday, Feb. 11 with another scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 12. GECDSB members of the Ontario Secondary Schools Teachers Federation (OSSTF) will stage a one-day strike on Thursday, Feb. 13. This will also require the closing of all GECDSB schools – elementary as well as secondary – for that day.

Giving Spoon raises over $17,500 for The Bridge

LEAMINGTON – Over $17,500 was raised over the weekend at the Giving Spoon soup fundraiser for The Bridge Youth Resource Centre at 310 Sherk St. in Leamington. A total of 763 people attended the two-day event February 8 and 9, with 70 volunteers serving up 42 pots of soup. Approximately 40 silent auction items were also up for grabs.

Highbury Canco receives $3.6M expansion funds

Leamington’s biggest employer is now slightly larger, thanks in part to support from the federal level. Minister

of Economic Development and Official Languages Melanie Joly paid a visit to Highbury Canco Thursday, Feb. 13, where she officially declared $3.6 million in funding to the local food processing facility through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario — known as FedDev Ontario.

Joly and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Kate Young were offered a tour of 2.1 square million foot factory prior to greeting about 100 employees to make the funding announcement.

Lack of information from police frustrates Council

LEAMINGTON – The long-awaited assessment of police services in Leamington by a neutral party has arrived on the municipality’s doorstep. Mike Mitchell of MPM Consulting presented the results of his study in person to Leamington council during its Tuesday, Feb. 11 meeting. Early on in his presentation to council, Mitchell explained that in many respects, the study he conducted to garner the information he sought was “frustrating.” “I think council experienced that in November when the OPP made a presentation here,” he explained. Mitchell continued by noting that he spent about an hour asking questions to local OPP representatives after the November meeting. “I didn’t get any answers to any questions within the hour,” he stated.

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#Yes Ma’am Fashion Fundraiser raises $130,000

LEAMINGTON – Fashion, food and fun was on the menu Friday night, March 6 for the #Yes Ma’am Fashion Show to raise funds for a contrast mammography machine for Erie Shores HealthCare. The event was held at Mastronardi Estate Winery and featured local vendors, from wine, produce, food, decorations and flowers to fashions.

Fashion trends on the runway were modeled by area children, teens, men and women. Christine Colautti, Executive Director of Erie Shores Health Foundation (ESHC), said they hoped to reach $100,000 from the event with the monies earmarked for the “first of its kind” contrast mammography machine. When totals were in from the evening, the fashion show had surpassed the goal with a total of $130,000 raised.

New Rehab option at ESHC

LEAMINGTON – A new rehabilitation program is now available at Erie Shores HealthCare for patients who are medically stable and could benefit with additional therapy while recovering from

their acute illness at home. eRehab is an innovative and efficient way to help patients return home from hospital as soon as it is safe to do so, with additional in-home therapy supports.

Council approves John Street area design

LEAMINGTON – The second major project in the Master Plan for Uptown Leamington will be the reconstruction of the John Street corridor. Similar to the first project completed last year on Mill Street, traffic will be restricted to one-way, westbound from Erie Street to Queen Street parking lot.

Province declares state of emergency

Editor’s note: The past few days have been trying for all of us. News releases and conferences from all levels of government have made it clear that COVID-19 should not be taken lightly.

At the Southpoint Sun, we have done our best to gather the most up-to-date information available, knowing full well that information is changing rapidly. Parents, businesses and travellers are scrambling this week to change the

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Polar Bear dip raises $35,000

KINGSVILLE – Even the warmer temperatures this past weekend couldn’t keep Lake Erie from being icy cold for swimming, but that didn’t deter the brave Polar Bear Dippers from taking on the challenge of a little “shock and thaw.” Nearly a dozen teams consisting of about 80 people gathered on Cedar Island Beach Saturday, Feb. 22 at 12 p.m. after gathering pledges and fundraising for the 20th annual event benefiting Childcan and ACCESS.

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Passing of the torch – from one editor to another

It’s the end of an area, so to speak, at the Southpoint Sun newspaper office.

Longtime editor Sheila McBrayne has decided to leave the newspaper business and will be handing over the reigns to Mark Ribble. McBrayne graduated from Niagara College’s Journalism-Print program in 1990, and landed a job right away with her hometown paper, The Ridgetown Dominion.

On getting the itch to write, McBrayne said, “My Grade 7 teacher, Mrs. Anderson, told me not to worry about my failing grade in math and gave me the best advice ever: You’re a good writer.

You should be a writer. So that’s what I did.”

Shoreline residents growing concerned as spring approaches

LEAMINGTON - Cotterie Park resident and Leamington Shoreline Association representative, Wayne King is nervous after watching neighbouring shoreline residents in Erieau be evacuated from their homes recently. King believes that a breakwall needs to be built to protect Hillman Marsh, which has eroded into the lake.

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essential services would be allowed to remain open until the COVID-19 threat passes. He also encouraged businesses to take the intiative to allow their employees to work from home where at all possible.

Two teachers’ unions reach tentative agreement

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), has suspended strike action, pending the results of a ratification vote. Canada’s largest education union, with more than 83,000 members, followed suit with last week’s announcement that the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association had reached a tentative deal.

Five confirmed cases in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent

At press time, there were three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Windsor-Essex and two in Chatham-Kent. Both the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit are awaiting test results for several more, but do not have any further confirmations at this time.

Council makes amendments to deal with COVID-19 issues

Leamington council met on Wednesday, March 25 for a special meeting to make amendments to by-laws in order to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was held in council chambers with about half the members attending in person, while others were there electronically, voting and speaking from home.

LEAMINGTON — Staff at Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) are preparing for the long-haul when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past week, the COVID-19 preparations have been ongoing with the expectation that the virus issue will get worse before it gets better. Currently, visiting hours have been suspended. No visitors are allowed at Erie Shores HealthCare, with a small number of exceptions for maternity, ICU and palliative patients.

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Kingsville, Chatham-Kent close playgrounds

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LEAMINGTON – Council is trying a new concept for the Municipality of Leamington, which aims to keep used needles out of parks and playgrounds.

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Erie Shores Healthcare (ESHC) remains locked in a battle with COVID-19 and all indications are that the situation will continue for the foreseeable future.

The South Essex community has rallied around the hospital in recent weeks, providing much needed equipment, food and monetary donations. Arms Bumanlag, Director of Communications and Public Relations at ESHC, told the Sun that many donations have come in and they are grateful.

Seacliff Park amphitheatre to be named Sunset Stadium

LEAMINGTON — Mastronardi Produce and the Municipality of Leamington are pleased to announce that the recently built amphitheatre located in Seacliff Park will be named SUNSETŽ Stadium. “This was an easy decision for us. Since my great-grandfather first purchased a farm on Oak Street 70 years ago, our roots have been here in Leamington,� said Paul Mastronardi.

Making the best of an Easter tradition

WHEATLEY — When the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled all gatherings and events, the Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary put out the call on social media for local families to participate in a virtual Easter Egg Hunt. Families were asked to make Easter Eggs from paper and put them in their front windows, large enough to be seen from the sidewalk or street.

Technology brings important videos during COVID crisis

The Migrant Worker Community Program has produced a video in conjunction with the Leamington OPP detachment, which will explain social distancing measures to the migrant worker community. The video, produced in Spanish and English, attempts to reach out to the vast number of offshore workers in this area, and inform them of proper social distancing methods and hand sanitizing methods for the safety of themselves and the community.

Council shoots down proposed COVID by-law

LEAMINGTON — The majority of Leamington Council wants no part in limiting the number of people in vehicles within the municipality. At a lively meeting on April 14, a by-law was brought forth by administration, proposing that no passenger shall be seated within 2 metres of another passenger or the driver in a vehicle, unless they reside at the same address.

COVID Assessment Centre open at Erie Shores HealthCare

LEAMINGTON — With the provincial government’s announcement last week emphasizing the need for increased testing for COVID-19, Erie Shores HealthCare has responded to provide assessments for residents of Essex County. On Thursday, April 16, the new COVID-19 Assessment Centre opened at Erie Shores HealthCare.

Province unveils staged plan to gradually lift restrictions

TORONTO — The Ontario government unveiled plans on Monday, April 27, to gradually re-open the provincial economy. Premier Doug Ford cautioned that we must continue to keep safety in mind as we roll forward with the plan, to avoid the need to start over in the fight against COVID-19. With major input from the provincial medical community, the Premier announced that the plan will be rolled out in stages.

Community spirit shining through

The scene surrounding Erie Shores HealthCare on Monday evening was loud and celebratory as the Facebook group ‘Leamington Area Birthday and Frontline and Essential Workers Cruises’ made their way around the block several times. The group, started by Jeff Reneau, does organized drive-bys for birthdays and health care workers in the Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley area.

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Happy New Year?

I don’t often look back at previous columns, but yesterday, I took the time to read what I wrote in the last edition of 2019.

I talked about feeling old and how much I enjoy my grandchildren and pretty much wished everyone a Happy New Year, wishing them the best for 2020.

Little did we know….

It certainly causes you to stop and think about what this world has been through over the past few months.

As I write this, my father-in-law is in a palliative bed at Met Hospital in Windsor. My wife has not seen her father since the end of October.

He entered hospital in the Alzheimer’s Unit (6th floor North) on November 2, with the hope that treatment for a bad urinary infection and adjustment of some of his medications would limit the number of nighttime outbursts he was having at home.

We thought it was a good thing, and would give my mother-in-law some relief from her regular struggles of trying to keep an Alzheimer’s patient on the straight and narrow.

Restrictions from the surge in COVID in the area, prevented my wife from seeing her dad through those two months, and this week, he has taken a turn for the worse, and her dad will pass without having seen his oldest daughter in person by his bedside.

I don’t normally share personal stuff like this in my column, but wanted people to know that COVID-19 affects families in so many different ways.

I’ve often heard people say, “I don’t know anyone who had COVID, so it really doesn’t affect me.”

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just don’t know it.

Although my father-in-law will pass away from something other than COVID, that virus killed his chance to have his family at his side on his way out of this world.

My mother-in-law, who begged the hospital officials to let her in, finally got her wish on Tuesday evening. Now, we have to worry that she was exposed to COVID within the hospital, especially on 6 North, where they had an outbreak just last week.

So COVID affects all of us. It’s not a hoax, or a chip-implanting scheme by the New World Order. It’s not a flu bug gone awry, nor are the numbers being exaggerated by the media for ratings hits.

If anything, the numbers are skewed in the other directions because they don’t take into effect the number of families who have lost loved ones not from COVID, but because COVID has taken away their connection.

And they certainly don’t take into account, the number of people who have ‘recovered’ from COVID, who are faced with years of debilitating effects from the disease.

It’s real, folks.

Let’s hope that 2021 can outshine 2020 in every way, if we all do our part.

Try to have a Happy New Year.

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Holl, Richard Richard Holl, 77, passed away December 11, 2020 at Sarnia Bluewater Health Center. Predeceased by his parents Elmer and Erna (nee Christiansen). Richard, Dick to friends, moved from Cleveland to Pelee Island with his parents in 1951 to run the Pelee Island Trading Post. He attended Assumption High School and the University of Windsor. In 2015 he moved off the Island to the Augustine Villas retirement home in Kingsville. He is survived by 15 cousins and many, many friends. Richard had a generous heart, a wealth of knowledge, and a great love for his friends.

He enjoyed playing cards, collecting stamps and coins, sharing stories and jokes, sitting on the bench with his cats and a good bottle of red wine. Richard was a member of the Pelee Island Masonic Lodge, 56 years, and the Pelee Island Legion.

Please consider memorial donations on his behalf to the Salvation Army, the Pelee Island clinic or the Pelee Royal Canadian Legion Br. 403.

A celebration of Dick’s life will be held at a later time in Cleveland, Ohio and on Pelee Island. Smith Funeral Home in Sarnia handled the arrangements.

Boehm, Kathe (Katie) Proof of obituary to run January 13, 1925 - December 21, 2020

It is with profound sadness we December 23, 2020 announce the passing Southpoint Sun of Katie Boehm in her 96th year, peacefully at home in Leamington with her $100, plus $13 hst = $113 daughter Karen at her side.

She was known and loved by many in the community for her kindness and skill as aplease hairdresser at Ascott’s Beauty Any changes email Salon. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband sun@southpointsun.ca Werner in 1994, a wonderful and deeply loved Mom and Nana, she Thanks. will be missed by her daughters Ingrid and Karen, her Granddaughter Zara, Son (in-law) Dr. G. Bryan Young, and

by Adam (Grandson-in-law) and Baby Caelan, her Great Grandson. Her greatest joy was being with her family.

A Private Family Service was held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Memorial donations may be made to “SECC (Meals on Wheels)” by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Friends may share memories and make donations at www. reidfuneralhome.ca

Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Erie Shores Healthcare in Leamington.

Beloved husband of Gail for 28 loved filled years. Loving father of Jeff Small (Christine), Paris, ON; Christie (Carroll) Arenburg (Stephen), London, ON; Joanne Small, Kingsville, ON; Virginia (Carroll) Mercer (Stuart), Acton, Proofgrandfather of obituary to run ON. Cherished of Dylan Small, Wesley Small, Myles Small and Mackenzie Mercer. Bryan was predeceased by his son Patrick Bryan Carroll (1974), his father Roy December 30, 2020 Matthew Carroll (2007), his mother Anne Jane Carroll Southpoint Sun (2012).

(2012) and brother Robert Roy Carroll $100, plus $13 hst to = give $113 Bryan had an enormous capacity of himself. He was completely and utterly selfless when it came to him being there for you. He was someone you could always Any changes please email count on regardless of what was going on in his own life. All of his family sun@southpointsun.ca is going to miss his love, decency, sincerity and Thanks. kind soul. We will all miss him terribly, but we will all keep sweet memories of his life in our hearts.

At Bryan’s request, cremation has taken place.

Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Year in Review MAY

Well-known teacher recovering from serious COVID threat

LEAMINGTON — If you attended Leamington District Secondary School or UMEI from 1980 through 2010, you likely know Victor Winter. Mr. Winter, a beloved teacher, principal and pastor in this community, was recently released from Windsor Regional Hospital after a near-fatal battle with COVID-19.

Council seeks public input

LEAMINGTON — Due to widespread public concern regarding policing service in Leamington, Council has initiated a review to examine the current level of service being provided. Council would also like to identify the policing priorities that are most important to the citizens. The consultative process will be led by Michael Mitchell of MPM Consulting. Mr. Mitchell will be meeting virtually with various organizations throughout Leamington to obtain their viewpoints and suggestions.

Province announces Phase One as golf courses, marinas re-open

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced last week that Phase 1 of the province’s plan to re-open was to begin Tuesday, May 19. “Today’s news is good news”, said Ford in his daily news conference on Thursday, May 14. “Our efforts are paying off.” Ford cautioned that as the economy gets up and running, Ontarians still need to be careful.

Lake Erie shows no mercy

ESSEX COUNTY — Damaging winds

across Essex County on Monday are being blamed for massive flooding in several areas, including Kingsville’s Cedar Island area and Leamington’s eastern shoreline in the Cotterie Park and Pulley subdivisions.

Kingsville opens marina, boat ramp

KINGSVILLE — The Town of Kingsville opened Cedar Island Marina and the boat ramp on Friday, May 15. Fuel services will remain closed until further notice. Boaters are reminded COVID-19 protocols continue to be enforced and should ensure they maintain the standard social distancing space of two metres, avoid group gatherings of more than five people, and only boat with members of their immediate family.

Leamington re-opens marina, boat ramp

LEAMINGTON — The Leamington Municipal Marina and boat ramp are now open, keeping with the province’s announcement last week that Phase 1 of opening the economy could get underway. Municipal staff began preparing the marina for opening a couple of weeks ago and it was felt they would be ready to open by 9 am on Tuesday, May 19.

Recreation complex is getting a new name

LEAMINGTON — Going forward, the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex will be known as the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre. The naming rights were awarded to Nature Fresh Farms at the May 12 Leamington

Council meeting.

May 16th Miracle a roaring success

WHEATLEY — The local response to the May 16th Miracle food drive was nothing short of fantastic as the good people of Wheatley donated a huge amount of food toward the event. No less than 50 volunteers signed up in Wheatley to collect food from the doorsteps of their fellow residents and spent Saturday afternoon walking and driving to make it happen.

May 16th Miracle final count

CHATHAM — The final count is in and the May 16th Miracle Food Drive was indeed a resounding success. So much so, that organizers are estimating it may have unofficially eclipsed a world record. The Guinness World Record for a food drive is 559,000 lbs of food collected in a 24-hour period. Although the Chatham-Kent food drive was not a registered Guinness event, they collected 678,200 lbs of food.

copper Coronas to give away. Whether hidden at Leamington Municipal Marina for strangers to find, or gifted to essential workers in both healthcare and retail, her goal is to brighten someone’s day at this otherwise dark time.

Erie Shores HealthCare expands hours of Assessment Centre

LEAMINGTON — Erie Shores HealthCare has expanded the number of hours that their COVID-19 Assessment Centre is open to accommodate high volumes of individuals seeking a swab test for COVID-19. The Assessment Centre at ESHC is in the Ambulatory Care Clinic off of Fader Street. It has seen record-breaking volumes, with 107 visitors on May 27.

Erie Shores HealthCare Assessment Centre is ready for increased flow

LEAMINGTON — There has been a noticeable increase in the amount of people attending the COVID-19 Assessment Centre at Erie Shores HealthCare in the past few days. After Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Sunday that anyone can now get tested, local ENJOYING THE VIEW - LEAMINGTON officials expect those numbers to keep — As the world begins to re-open, people rising.

Local artisan hand-painting kindness gems during crisis

LEAMINGTON — Since early April, artisan Patti ‘Rainbow’ Wheeler has been busily hand-painting glass kindness gems, stones and crafting glass and

are anxious to get out and safely enjoy the outdoors. Heather and Jim James, originally from Hamilton, have lived in Leamington for the past 18 months and one of their favourite places is the Leamington Municipal Marina.

On Friday, May 29, they made one of their frequent trips to the marina to enjoy some lunch while overlooking the boats.

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A COLOURFUL SPRING SIGHT

There was yellow as far as the eye could see on Saturday, May 23 along County Road 50 just east of John R. Park Homestead. The canola fields are in full bloom and just about ready for harvest. Canola is known as the world’s only ‘Made in Canada’ crop, developed in the 1970s at the University of Manitoba. The prairie provinces produce the majority of canola in Canada, but there are producers in southern Ontario as well. This crop is a winter crop, as canola prefers cooler night air to help it thrive.

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With many of you spending more time at home than usual, we wanted to provide you with more games and puzzles to help pass the time. We know it hasn’t been easy, but thank you to everyone who is staying home and helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

CROSSWORD #1

#1

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GUESS THE YEAR

1. The Beatles performed on the Ed Sullivan Show, marking their first live US television performance.

2. Roberta Bondar became the first Canadian female astronaut to go to space.

3. Elvis Presley died.

4. Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol.

5. The winter Olympics were held in Calgary, Alberta.

6. The movie Titanic was released in theatres.

7. Britain’s Prince William married Catherine Middleton.

8. The original Woodstock music festival was held in Bethel, New York.

9. Nunavut became Canada’s third territory.

10. Cannabis became legal in Canada.

11. The World’s Fair (Expo) was held in Montreal.

12. Terry Fox ran his Marathon of Hope.

13. Barack Obama is sworn to become the 44th United States President.

14. The Toronto Raptors joined the NBA. 15. The Tragically Hip performed their final concert.

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TRIVIA

1. Who painted the famous painting Starry Night?

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2. Theodore Geisal is better known by what name?

3. McGill University is located in which Canadian city?

4. Animals that eat both plants and meat are called what?

5. Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl appearances?

6. Singer Rihanna is a native of which Caribbean nation?

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7. Which author wrote the ‘Winniethe-Pooh’ books?

8. What is the largest part of the human brain?

9. Which Canadian band had an album titled Road Apples?

10. ‘The Big Easy’ is the nickname of which American city?

11. What is the Jewish New Year called?

12. What is the name of Charlie Brown’s younger sister?

13. How many ribs are in the human body?

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14. What is a female fox called?

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15. Which liquor is made from the blue agave plant?

16. How many time zones are there in Canada?

17. Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which country?

18. Who was the first actor to play James Bond in a film?

19. Who was the last Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup? 20. Which Canadian retailer’s slogan was “The lowest price is the law?”

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WORD SCRAMBLE NAME THAT TUNE

1. “Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis” 2. “Me and some guys from school had a band and we tried real hard” 3. “My friends say I’m actin’ wild as a bug” 4. “I should have changed that stupid lock, I should have made you leave your key” 5. “Doesn’t mean that much to me to mean that much to you“ 6. “Scratches his head and does his best James Dean“ 7. “Bad news on the doorstep“ 8. “Remember to let her into your heart, then you can start to make it better“

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NAME THAT DISNEY MOVIE

Name the Disney movie these songs appeared in.

1. He lives in a pineapple under the sea

1. Part of Your World

2. She has a cousin named Diego and a best friend named Boots

2. Let It Go

3. This aardvark has a sister named DW

3. When You Wish Upon A Star 4. A Whole New World

4. This trio transforms into superheroes at night to fight villains like Luna Girl 5. He lives on the island of Sodor with his friends Percy and James

5. Circle Of Life 6. Bare Necessities 7. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo

6. These pups save the day in Adventure Bay

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6. 1997 7. 2011 8. 1969 9. 1999 10. 2018

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NAME THAT DISNEY TUNE

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CARTOON TRIVIA CRYPTO FUN #3

A. beak B. wings C. flight D. nest

NAME THAT TUNE

1. Proud Mary 2. Summer of ‘69 3. All Shook Up 4. I Will Survive

5. Old Man 6. Jack and Diane 7. American Pie 8. Hey Jude

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Year in Review JUNE

Recreation Complex set up to test agri-food workers

LEAMINGTON — The newly named Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre is home this week to a COVID-19 Assessment Centre revolving entirely around the agri-food industry. With the death of two young offshore workers last week in Windsor-Essex, a collaborative effort has been made between a number of agencies to get approximately 8,000 farm workers in the region tested.

Windsor-Essex excluded from province’s Stage 2 start-up

ESSEX COUNTY — Windsor-Essex has been excluded from the province’s Stage 2 opening, which will begin on Friday, June 12. Nine other regions of Ontario, including Sarnia-Lambton, have been dealt a similar fate.

Hundreds line streets as peaceful protest makes its way to Kingsville

KINGSVILLE — The main streets of Kingsville were full of peaceful protesters Sunday afternoon as about 300 people stood in unison to support the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement. The protest had people lining Main Street and parts of Division near the four corners of town and observed social distancing, while showing their solidarity for the cause.

Town opting out of OPP pact

LEAMINGTON — After 10 years of police service provided by the Ontario Provincial Police, Leamington is looking at other options. At the Leamington council meeting on Tuesday, June 9, council voted to terminate the contract they have with the OPP.

Agri-food testing centre sees low attendance

LEAMINGTON — One week after the COVID testing site opened at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreational Centre in Leamington, the collaborative effort from many medical agencies across the county has counted 704 tests. That’s a far cry from the approximately 8,000

agri-food workers they were hoping to test.

Local mask-making group donates 1000 masks to Erie Shores HealthCare

AMHERSTBURG — The growth of a locally-based Facebook group has now led to a donation to an area hospital, with more donations planned.

The group MASKS4ALL Amherstburg/ Windsor-Essex County has completed the first 1,000 masks they have pledged to donate to Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) and turned the masks over to ESHC Director of Communications, Arms Bumanlag. Group administrative co-ordinator Krystle Bernauer said they got word that the Leamington hospital needed the masks and the group came together to make the donation happen.

June 27th Miracle a roaring success

WINDSOR-ESSEX — The June 27th Miracle organizers had their eyes on a world record for a one day food drive and while the numbers are still being tabulated, they can easily classify it as a roaring success. Volunteers across Windsor-Essex have filled arena floors to the brim with non-perishables donated by the people of Windsor-Essex.

Mike Diab, who is the June 27th Miracle Leamington leader, was quick to speak of the generosity of others. “So many local companies have stepped up to help,” he said. “The generosity of this community is outstanding.”

Businesses take united stand

KINGSVILLE — Kingsville and Leamington business owners, political leaders and residents gathered about 150-strong near the front of the Carnegie bulding in Kingsville on Tuesday, June 30. The group has asked the Premier of Ontario to immediately allow Kingsville and Leamington to graduate to Stage 2 of the plan to re-open, citing revenue loss that will be difficult to overcome. The group has demanded that if they cannot be moved to Stage 2, the province must provide immediate financial relief to each business and the group as a whole.

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Leamington, Kingsville ushered into Stage 2

TORONTO — With one short, spoken paragraph, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that Leamington and Kingsville could join the rest of the province in advancing to Stage 2 in the province’s plan to re-open the economy. Small business owners in this area rejoiced simultaneously, clinging to the words of the Premier as he announced that the change would take effect Tuesday at 12:01 am. He also promised to come to Leamington/Kingsville to get a haircut in the very near future.

Pop-up isolation centre ready to go at arena

LEAMINGTON — Windsor-Essex officials are hoping it is not needed, but they have planned a 50-bed isolation unit at the newly named Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre, in the rink formerly known as Heinz Arena. Working through the Ontario Ministry of Health, local volunteers and officials erected the 50 pop-up units on the main arena floor.

LifeWalk raises $45,000

LEAMINGTON — The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County, along with the Erie Shores Health Foundation, have announced the results of the annual Hospice LifeWalk event. This year, due to social distancing requirements, the two annual events were held ‘virtually’ for the first time. This year’s Hospice LifeWalk raised more than $45,000 combined for both local hospice campuses (Windsor and Erie Shores).

Kingsville launches Open Streets initiative

KINGSVILLE — Despite Friday’s storms washing out the first night of Kingsville’s Open Streets event, the rest of the opening weekend went very well.

The town decided to close portions of Main Street and Division Street in the downtown area to help businesses get off to a roaring start entering Stage 2 of Ontario’s plan to re-open the economy.

Premier keeps haircut promise

LEAMINGTON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised weeks ago that he would come to Windsor-Essex to get his first haircut since the COVID-19 pandemic began. On Thursday, July 16, the Premier and his entourage arrived in Leamington for a hair appointment at Mastronardi Barbering on Talbot Street West. Henry Mastronardi, who’s been in business for 56 years, was happy to oblige the Premier and gave him a nice trim. Ford followed up the haircut with a trip to Kingsville, where he stopped at Jack’s Gastro Pub and had a tour of SunBrite Foods in Ruthven, before moving on to Chatham-Kent for a stop at Craven Farms. Dozens of people gathered to get photos with the Premier at the barbershop in Leamington.

Leamington cancels remainder of summer events amid COVID-19

LEAMINGTON — The Municipality of Leamington has decided to cancel all municipal events and summer day camps through Labour Day. The decision comes after the first half of the summer events were cancelled during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Among the events to be cancelled were Mill Street Markets for August and September, the Summer Concert Series at Sunset Stadium, Sunday Serenades at Rick Atkin Park, and Music at the Marina on Friday nights.

Mayors frustrated by lack of testing

LEAMINGTON/KINGSVILLE — Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald is growing increasingly frustrated by the lack of cooperation from some agrifarms in the area. She was hoping the arrival of Ontario’s Emergency Medical Assistance Team (EMAT) in the area last week would help boost the local effort and so far it has helped. The help she really wants is for the government to mandate testing as a condition of employment in the agri-food sector. Less than one-third of the farms in Windsor-Essex have been tested. MacDonald says that’s not good enough and has asked the province to mandate it.

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Ohio boaters pulled from lake

KINGSVVILLE — Two Ohio men are in hospital and another is counting his lucky stars after a harrowing night on Lake Erie on Labour Day weekend.

What started out as a cruise from PutIn-Bay to Vermillion, Ohio, ended near the shores of Kingsville. The trio’s boat ran into trouble as the storms came up late Sunday night into Monday morning, and the waves carried the 32-foot pleasure craft all the way to Canadian waters, partially capsizing it in the process. The boaters had no idea they were in Canada.

Leamington re-opens municipal building to public

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Three-year-old Emma Riberdy and seven-year-old Mason Riberdy, of Windsor, get a close up look at the sunflowers on the Rocheleau family farm near Cottam. Labour Day weekend, the family will wrap up tours of the field.

Mayor urges caution with Stage 3 promotion

LEAMINGTON — This region’s move to Stage 3 on Wednesday has prompted a precautionary warning from Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald. While she’s happy for the restaurants, gyms and other businesses who will be able to fully open, MacDonald fears an uptick in cases should the community not get behind the health guidelines.

And they’re off!

LEAMINGTON — The 2020 harness racing season kicked off on Sunday at Leamington Raceway with a card of 10 races put on by the Lakeshore Horse Racing Association. With COVID-19 restrictions in place, no spectators were allowed on the grounds, but wagering was held online as the races were live-streamed through the lakeshorehorseraceway.com website and on HPIbet.com. With the grandstands empty, the sound of new track announcer Nathan Bain’s voice echoed across the fairgrounds.

Erie Shores HealthCare relaxes visitor restrictions

LEAMINGTON — After several weeks of changes due to community spread of COVID-19, Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) is ramping up their services and relaxing their visitor policy once again. ESHC has collaborated with regional partners to create a plan that increases non-pandemic services in a staged process.

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LEAMINGTON — As of Tuesday, September 8, the Municipality of Leamington offered access to select municipal services by appointment only at the Leamington Municipal Building located at 111 Erie Street North.

Shooting suspect arrested in GTA

LEAMINGTON - The OPP Essex County Major Crime Unit has announced the arrest of 29-year-old Talita Isola Campbell of Windsor. Campbell was wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant for attempted murder and other firearm related offences in relation to an incident on July 19, 2020 in Leamington. Campbell was arrested on September 2 in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) by the OPP’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) unit.

Council solidifies policing proprosal requirements

LEAMINGTON — At the council meeting of Tuesday, September 8, Leamington council approved the terms and outlines for the Request for Proposal for policing in the municipality. MPM Consulting submitted the proposed outlines and requirements to council, along with administrations. The RFP will include many issues, such as level of service, description of local oversight and the cost for services, with a heavier emphasis being put on level of service.

Erie Shores Health Foundation wins award

LEAMINGTON — The Erie Shores Health Foundation, in partnership with the Tango Creative Group, is proud to announce that the Care Happens Here Campaign has received international recognition as the 2020 Platinum Hermes Creative Award recipient for public relations and community awareness.

The purpose of the Care Happens Here Campaign is to build awareness, raise funds and engage the Windsor-Essex community in supporting Erie Shores HealthCare.

Pigeon by-law introduced after neighbours cry ‘fowl’

LEAMINGTON — At the Leamington council meeting of September 22, administration brought forward a recommendation for a by-law to regulate the raising of pigeons within the municipality. Over the past couple of years, Leamington has received numerous complaints from residents about their neighbours having pigeons within the urban area.

Chatham-Kent Council passes mask by-law

CHATHAM — Chatham-Kent Council voted Monday night to make masks mandatory in the municipality. After weeks of Chatham-Kent being in Stage 3 of the province’s plan to reopen the economy, council saw the rise in cases within the municipality and a motion was made to mandate masks as they are in Windsor-Essex.

Kingsville man hits the Hogs for Hospice jackpot

KINGSVILLE — When Gary Lauzon got the call last Friday from the Hogs for Hospice committee, he couldn’t believe he’d just won $120,170 in the first annual Hogs for Hospice 50/50 draw. The fundraiser was underway for the last three weeks and at press time last week, the prize had just climbed to over $50,000. In the final three days, that prize more than doubled.

Leamington passes mask bylaw

LEAMINGTON — At the August 11 Leamington council meeting, council passed a mandatory mask bylaw to help strengthen the already-in-place mask mandate handed down by the Windsor Essex County Health Unit a few weeks ago. After some spirited discussion on the matter, council passed the bylaw by a vote of 3-2.

Mobile testing in Wheatley

WHEATLEY — The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, in partnership with Tilbury & District Family Health Team and Chatham-Kent EMS, brought their mobile COVID testing unit to Wheatley on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 11 and 12. According to CKHA President and CEO, Lori Marshall, Tuesday was busy with 159 tests administered at Wheatley Area Arena.

IT’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN!

KINGSVILLE — The fall season is well underway and it’s most evident at local farms and orchards. Allsop Pumpkin Farm, at 195 Rd. 3 East in Kingsville, provides wagon rides, play areas, a corn maze and of course, pumpkins to help families get into the fall feel. Here, Leanne and Lucas Desha sit atop a couple of the giant pumpkins on display at Allsop Farm on Sunday, September 27. Allsop Farm is open from 8am to dusk, seven days a week, with COVID-19 protocols in place.

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Year in Review

OCTOBER

Sleeping Out event raises over $150,000

LEAMINGTON — The annual fundraiser for The Bridge Youth Resource Centre was done a little differently, but the results surpassed the previous totals when it came to funds raised. This year’s Sleeping Out at The Bridge had 127 participants, 15 teams and 654 donations, totalling $152,519.71. On Friday October 2, participants handed in their pledges and then were off to sleep outdoors with just some cardboard and a sleeping bag.

Grant Bowman Trail becomes a reality

WHEATLEY — On a cool, sunny Saturday in the Village of Wheatley, local resident Grant Bowman was honoured with the naming of the former Two Creeks Trail in his name. The Grant Bowman Trail became a reality on Saturday, October 3, thanks to the hard work of many, including Donna Matier, Lauren Anderson and Kim Grant. Family, friends and dignitaries gathered near the head of the trail to honour the man who helped launch the trail more than 30 years ago.

Erie Shores HealthCare names new CEO

LEAMINGTON – After a six-month search, the Board of Directors for Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) has announced the appointment of Kristin Kennedy as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The ESHC Board of Directors, in partnership with Waterhouse Executive Search, completed an extensive and in-depth exploration process with numerous skilled and experienced candidates.

Kingsville passes lighting and odour by-law

KINGSVILLE — The Town of Kingsville wants their dark night skies back and Kingsville Council took a big step in that direction Monday night, when they voted unanimously to pass a by-law regulating lighting and odours. The bright lights from greenhouses have been a contentious issue for the past few years in this area and despite some protest from greenhouse operators themselves, council went ahead with the vote.

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LEAMINGTON — The Municipality of Leamington is mourning one of its most respected veteran councillors, with the sudden death of John Jacobs. The 80-yearold was in the middle of his third term of office, being first elected in 2010.

Windsor-Essex put into Yellow Alert

LEAMINGTON — The long awaited reward for families who drove through the Reverse Christmas Parade on Saturday evening, November 28 was the appearance of this jolly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Claus of the North Pole. Over 1700 vehicles made their way through Point Pelee National Park to view the 30 entries in this year’s parade.

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WINDSOR-ESSEX — As of Monday, Windsor-Essex is back in the red. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced last Friday that Windsor-Essex would move to the Red: Control level of the province’s framework to stop COVID-19.

Councillor John Jacobs passes suddenly

TORONTO — As COVID numbers soar across the province, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his Ontario health team have placed Windsor-Essex into a Yellow Alert effective this past Monday.

KINGSVILLE — Christmas lights and car lights lined the streets of Kingsville Saturday evening for this year’s Reverse Santa Claus parade. The mild temperatures made for a perfect evening drive and several hundred cars were lined up at the ready by 5:30 p.m.

Windsor-Essex into Orange-Restrict Level

WINDSOR-ESSEX — Effective 12:01 am Monday, Windsor and Essex County moved into the Orange-Restrict Level of the COVID-19 Response Framework, with additional restrictions from the local Medical Officer of Health.

Caldwell First Nation granted Reserve Status

LEAMINGTON — A celebratory mood was evident at the Caldwell First Nation Headquarters on Monday, November 23, as an historic announcement was made.

Caldwell First Nation Director of Operations, Nikki Van Oirschot, announced that Caldwell First Nation has been granted Reserve Status.

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Windsor-Essex region moves to Red Level

Leamington closes complex

LEAMINGTON — The Municipality of Leamington has temporarily closed the newly named Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre as the province moved this area into Red Level status due to the COVID pandemic.

Leamington Council holds line on taxes

LEAMINGTON — If you are a taxpayer in the Municipality of Leamington, you’ll be happy to know that council has voted in favour of a zero per cent tax increase for the upcoming budget.

Leamington passes light bylaw

LEAMINGTON — Leamington’s light abatement bylaw was passed at last week’s council meeting, ushering in a new dark skies era in the municipality.

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