4 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
UNUSUAL SIGHT
POINT PELEE _ The Viking Cruise Lines ship Octantis made a brief stop in the area on Monday, May 2 as passengers were allowed off the ship on a land excursion near Point Pelee National Park. The Octantis is a Great Lakes cruise ship and is traveling from the St. Lawrence Seaway down through the Great Lakes. Passengers were brought to shore via kayaks and smaller boats. The boat anchored off Point Pelee until Monday evening, then continued on to the Detroit River. SUN photo
BLESSING OF THE BIKES
Andrew Banar, left, of Group Hug Apparel is greeted by Pastor Dusan Tillinger. Hogs For Hospice is a supporter of Group Hug Apparel, which raises funds and awareness for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Banar was on hand representing his company with wrist bands featuring his signature “Be Cool, Be Kind, Be Brave, Be You” message. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand
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SHOW OFF: Dave Creed Creed's artwork created over the past 5 years incorpirate themes of human connection and technology. Creed's art is created using a strong palette of energetic colours, geometric shapes and playful line art. EXPLORATION: Académie Ste-Cécile International School An exhibit featuring the 2022 graduating class. Themes explored range from Nascar history, the dream stage, urban landscape, housing, and the environment. GRAYDON DYCK: From the LAC Collection An exhibition of selected works by Leamington born artist Graydon Dyck. Dyck’s work includes large scale drawings of 1940’s and 50’s cars as well as Hollywood actresses.
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