Southpoint Sun - June 7, 2023

Premier and Transportation Minister make two big announcements

By Mark Ribble

Ontario Premier Doug Ford was joined by the Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney as the pair visited Essex County to make two big announcements on Thursday, June 1.

As expected, the ministers were on hand to announce the next phase of the Highway 3 expansion project, which includes widening of Highway 3 from two to four lanes for the final 15.6 kms between Essex and Leamington, the widening of five existing intersections, the permanent closure of four side road intersections and the resurfacing of existing lanes.

The plan calls for closures at Cameron Side Road, Inman Side Road, Marsh Road and Upcott Side Road in Kingsville with signalization at

County Road 18, Belle River Road and Arner Townline.

The project has been awarded to GIP Paving Inc, who is currently working on the stretch between the Arner Townline and Maidstone Avenue in Essex.

As many as 17,300 vehicles per day use the stretch of the highway between Leamington and Essex and construction is expected to be underway in 2024.

Leamington Mayor — and Essex County Warden — Hilda MacDonald was on hand for the announcement, alongside Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and local MPPs Trevor Jones, Andrew Dowie and other dignitaries.

The cost of widening

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this portion of Highway 3 is $138 million and Minister Mulroney remembers visiting the area a few years ago.

“One of my first official acts as Minister of Transportation was to come to Essex County to announce the widening of Highway 3,” she said.

Premier Ford stressed the importance of keeping the infrastructure up to standards as communities continue to grow.

“Our plan is working,” he said. “As our economies and communities grow, infrastructure has to keep up.”

Premier Ford says it’s all about working together.

“Competition is fierce all over the world,” he said. “But we will come out on top by everyone working together.”

Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers agreed.

“We represent different tiers of government, but we’re all connected by our desire to make things better for our communities, “he said. “The county is not just small farming communities anymore.”

When Mayor/Warden MacDonald took to the podium, she talked about

the plan to keep things moving.

“It’s all about efficiency,” she said. “Getting the trucks to where they need to go. Getting the people and goods to wherever they need to go.”

“Highway 3 is vital to Leamington’s connectivity and economy,” she added. “This will ensure residents remain able to travel to where they need to go, while supporting good local jobs in our community.”

The occasion also gave the ministers an opportunity to announce a new interchange on the 401 which will connect to Lauzon Parkway, opening up those Sandwich South areas to traffic flow, which Dilkens says will be a gamechanger for Windsor, especially with the new battery plant and mega hospital in that area.

Championship action was fast and furious as Sunrite in the white jerseys battled Jem Farms in the blue jerseys. Sunrite won the championship game in the final 2-1. See story on page 23. SUN photo by Paul Forman

Premier Doug Ford, followed by MPP Andrew Dowie, Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney and many local dignitaries, shook hands with workers from GIP Paving Inc., the company that was awarded the contract to finish the widening of Highway 3 between Essex and Leamington.

Medical students at Erie Shores

By Mark Ribble

As part of Discovery Week 2023, 10 first-year medical students landed at Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington for some close-up learning experience in a hospital setting.

The students are all part of Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry (London and Windsor Campuses).

Discovery week is a specialized learning experience that immerses first-year medical students in rural and regional healthcare environments. It will see over 170 Schulich medical students distributed across 29 different communities. The program is in its 25th year.

For students Scott Harrison and Xin Yue Wang, the opportunity to learn in a more rural setting is something they have looked forward to.

When asked if it was a possibility that they would choose a smaller community hospital like Erie Shores over the big city hospitals for their careers, they both said they would enjoy that.

It’s the first time in this area for both Harrison — who is from Komoka — and Wang — who is from Mississauga.

The pair were learning hands-on diagnostic techniques from Erie Shores HealthCare radiologist Dr. Elizabeth Hooper, who was showing them how to take an ultrasound-aided soft tissue biopsy.

Dr. Hooper had two boneless skinless chicken breasts — each with an olive inserted in the middle — and the challenge for the students was to locate the olive with the ultrasound and insert a needle into it and draw a biopsy of the olive. Both were successful, but not without using some hand-eye coordination.

Province to take action to address risks posed by abandoned oil and gas wells

The Ontario government is investing $23.6 million to develop a province-wide strategy that includes identifying and plugging old oil and gas wells to keep communities safe.

An additional $2.5 million will be allocated to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent to assist with costs associated with emergency management from the 2021 explosion in the community of Wheatley.

“This investment represents the first step in our government’s action plan to address the challenges and risks old oil and gas wells pose to communities across Ontario,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. “With this funding, Chatham-Kent and other affected municipalities will be able to help keep their communities safe and prevent petroleum-related emergencies in the future.”

The $23.6 million will be used to develop an oil and gas action plan to help address the risks of old wells and conduct science and research to better understand the risks that old oil and gas wells pose. The funding includes:

• $7.5 million over three years to directly support municipalities in their efforts to reduce risks and enhance emergency preparedness within their communities. Eligible municipalities will be invited to apply for funding for these activities in the coming weeks.

• Doubling of the existing Abandoned Works Program over three years to $6 million to support the plugging of old oil and gas wells.

• An additional $2.5 million will go directly to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent to help with ongoing emergency management costs associated with the Wheatley explosion. To date, Ontario has invested over $25 million to support the investigation, recovery and monitoring activities in Chatham-Kent, as well as support for eligible businesses and residents who were evacuated from their homes.

“We are continuing to listen to our residents and local leaders to ensure our government’s plan addresses the needs of communities across Ontario, including Chatham-Kent,” said Trevor Jones, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington. “This funding will help municipalities address the risks posed by old oil and gas wells and help keep communities safe.”

The provincial action plan will continue to be guided by ongoing engagement and feedback from industry, municipalities, Indigenous partners, other key stakeholders, and the public.

Ontario has records for approximately 27,000 oil and gas wells, primarily on private land in southwestern Ontario.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry administers the Abandoned Works Program, which supports the plugging of inactive oil and gas wells that are at heightened risk to public safety or the environment by providing financial assistance to eligible landowners. To date, this program has spent $29.5 million to plug 415 wells across the province.

Medical Student Scott Harrison points to the ultrasound screen as fellow student Xin Yue Wang manoeuvres the probe on a chicken breast, while Dr. Elizabeth Hooper, right, looks on. SUN photo

Open house highlights enhancements and programs at Cedar Island Yacht Club

By Deanna Bertrand

Cedar Island Yacht Club’s (CIYC) second annual open house June 4 highlighted the many new enhancements to the local club and the learn to sail programs through recent funding of $21,200 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant.

The open house included many local vendors, food, boat inspections, a chance to step on board and view some sailboats, and to hear about improvements to the club and its upcoming sailing programs through the recent Trillium grant.

“The impact of this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant cannot be overstated,” said Rachel Park, Past Commodore of Cedar Island Yacht Club, who was at the helm during the application process.

“This grant has allowed CIYC to advance our sailing schools and help recover from the closures brought on by COVID. Sailing is a safe, affordable and green sport that CIYC wishes to promote to all area residents,” she said.

Park also congratulated the OTF on its 40 years of “granting and building healthy and vibrant communities across the province.”

Local MPP for Essex Anthony Leardi said he was “very happy to see the Government of Ontario recognize and support an incredible organization in Kingsville through the Trillium Foundation.”

“For over 50 years, the Cedar Island Yacht Club has been an excellent support of our local boaters, new and old,” he said at the open house. “I know this funding will be put to good use, and I wish all members of the club smooth sailing this summer.”

Paul Cairoli, Cedar Island Youth Sailing Committee, outlined to guests the many enhancements to the sailing program along with the purchase of new lifejackets and a new outboard motor.

The youth sailing program, which operates with a total of 10 learn to sail boats and three coach boats, runs in July and is currently waitlisted, he said.

The grant, which was first awarded in July 2022, was to enable the club to promote and develop its Sail Canada sailing courses for adults and youth ages 8-17 years old. It has also assisted in funding a Clean Marine consultation and paddle pass program, which provided funds for a portable kayak storage rack.

It was noted that the CIYC also joined the Ontario-developed Clean Marine Eco-rating program and with the grant monies it will help in assisting the club to become an “environmental leader.”

The CIYC celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022.

Last year, the Ontario Trillium Foundation invested over $110 million into community projects and partnerships. To learn more on OTF and its funding go to http://www.otf.ca.

To learn more about the CIYC or its sailing programs go to http://www.cedarislandyachtclub.ca

KDHS STUDENTS SUPPORT STREET HELP

At Kingsville District High School, four grade eleven students in Mrs. Nurse’s Leadership class organized a school bake sale in support of Street Help in Windsor. The mission of Street Help is “to provide sanctuary from the streets where the homeless will be given the dignity to provide to themselves and to others the services they require”. All $461.70 generated by the work of these teen leaders – left to right, Samantha Wright, Elyse Howson, Alyssa Bergeron and Madison Mutterback – is being donated to Street Help to assist in their efforts to “improve the lives of the community members most in need, making our community a model of giving, understanding, and inclusiveness”. To donate or to learn more about Street Help, visit www.street-help.com. Photo submitted

Cedar Island Yacht Club hosted an open house Sunday afternoon, June 4 to highlight the local club’s improvements and sailing programs. Pictured from left to right on one of the youth learn to sail boats are: Debra Bellany, CIYC member; Anthony Leardi, MPP Essex; Sandy Wright, Commodore CIYC; Rachel Park, Past Commodore CYIC; and Paul Cairoli, of the CIYC youth sailing committee. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

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You’re from Leamington if you remember...

Once in a blue moon, some of those lists appear on social media that say “You know you’re from Leamington when you can remember…”

They’re always cool to read and try to remember certain things and we certainly all have our own memories of our hometown.

I decided to try to create one of my own, which hopefully sparks some memories for readers.

This is not a comprehensive list of all things Leamington. It’s strictly from my memory — which at 62 is still fairly sharp, but we all get older and things start to fade.

For the sake of space, I’ll only say “You know you’re from Leamington when you can remember…”

• Going to the Heinz Picnic.

• The fire pole, merry-goround and sprinkler at Seacliff Park.

• Eating late night burgers at A&W and Stewart’s Drive-In.

• Shovelling “June Bugs” off the sidewalk in front of your business. (Yes, we used to call them June Bugs.)

• Saying good morning to Charlie Wright as he swept the curbs and sidewalks downtown.

• Watching Rich Little or Bob Seger at the 100th birthday celebration.

• Running into Lily Tomlin at Wigle’s Motel.

• Running into Elvis (allegedly) at the Hilltop.

• Being part of the Monday night packed arena for the South Essex Hockey League.

• Randy Critchlow, Mark Simpson and a few others standing along the rail at the arena giving the gears to the opposing hockey teams (and refs).

• Eating at the White Lunch, Sue’s Coffee Shop, or the Woolworth’s, Zellers or Met lunch counters.

• The mechanical Santa Claus tapping on the window at Feldman’s.

• Having your feet measured at Nielsen’s, Watsons or Brown’s shoe stores.

• The joke and novelty shop that opened up in the 1970s where Milana’s Men’s Wear now stands. Prior to that it was

a craft studio.

• Swimming off the dock and some of the tragedies that occurred there.

• Smelt fishing along the Lake Erie shoreline.

• The pavilion at Seacliff Park.

• The baby contest at the Leamington Fair.

• Loving Greek bread at the Tropicana and remember when the Vourakes family ran the Mill Bar.

• The hotels had men’s sides and ladies’ sides.

• Spencer’s was the place to be for dancing.

• Cruising the dock and stopping for a foot long at Burgess.

• Ordering a chicken burger and Boston Cooler at the WillO-Freeze.

• When Kentucky Fried Chicken was on Erie South and A&P was in the plaza next to it.

• Doctors making house calls.

• When the racetrack was at the front of the fairgrounds near Erie street (pre-arena).

• Enjoying Fanta, Crush and Tahiti Treat in glass bottles and getting a five or 10-cent deposit

back at the store.

• When the cenotaph was in front of the Baptist church.

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Mark Ribble

• The only place in town to get donuts was at Lakeside Bakery on Mill Street.

• Picking tomatoes, beans or peppers in the fields around Leamington.

• The smell of Heinz during tomato season.

• The fire whistle at Heinz that indicated what ward the fire was in by the amount of blasts of the whistle.

• When each playground in Leamington had town-employed students running programs and activities.

• Swimming at the Kinsmen Pool.

• When all of the house league hockey and baseball teams were determined by what school you went to.

• When all of the house league baseball teams had the word Kinsmen on the front of their shirts.

• Children receiving a free raw hot dog at some of the butcher shops around town.

• The Leamington Domin-

Bob Carder’s 1935 Dodge pickup

Margot Carder of Leamington recently delivered to us this wonderful photo of her husband Bob and his friend Lorne Grineau working on Bob’s 1935 Dodge pickup.

I can recall seeing this truck when Bob and I were teenagers in the late 1950s. The date on the border of the photo is September 1958, when Bob was 17.

Bob and Lorne appear

to be doing some work around the tailgate when someone snapped this photo. The white primer on the right rear fender suggests some minor body work in progress. The pickup bed is loaded with stuff, indicating this old truck was still doing useful work.

Under the hood was a flathead six-cylinder engine sending horsepower through a three-speed floor shift transmission.

These engines powered Dodge pickups right up to and including 1960, when Dodge and Plymouth cars received the first Slant Six overhead-valve engines. By 1961, Dodge trucks had the Slant Six but the flathead six lives on in restored examples of Dodge trucks.

Bob Carder’s truck might still be around. It may have gone to someone near Windsor. We hope to hear from anyone

who owns a 1935 Dodge pickup today.

Always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

ions roller hockey team and the Leamington Flyerettes all-female hockey team.

• Shooting the duck at Starlite Gardens/Casper’s roller rink.

• Roller skating to disco tunes at Roller Alley before it became the Portuguese Club.

• Mr. Hume’s firm hand at LDSS.

• The plane crash that killed Joe Cross, Harold Derbyshire and Paul Wilkinson.

• The Leamington Lodge building on Fox Street was Bartlett’s Nursing Home.

• The school milk program where the white and chocolate milk was in glass bottles with cardboard lids. (Those later changed to foil lids and then were replaced by the small cartons.)

I’m sure all of you have memories of your own. These are just a few I could think of on a sleepy Sunday morning. Enjoy.

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Bill Sherk

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Two friends – Bob Carder and Lorne Grineau – enjoying an old truck.

SECC celebrates 50 years

The South Essex Community Council (SECC) celebrates 50 years this summer and the organization held an open house on Sunday, June 4 for former volunteers, board members, clients, employees and the public to join them.

A time capsule, which was put together at the 25th anniversary celebration in 1993, was opened, revealing lots of older treasures such as copies of the Leamington Post and Windsor Star, business cards of employees who worked there in 1993, as well as t-shirts, magazines and some office supplies.

Carolyn Warkentin, Executive Director of SECC, acted as emcee and she called upon several dignitaries present to bring greetings from their respective municipalities and governments.

On hand were Leamington Mayor (and Essex County Warden) Hilda MacDonald, Leamington Councillor Heather Latam, Kingsville Councillors Sheri Lowrie and Debby Jarvis-Chausse, MP Dave Epp, MPP Trevor Jones, MPP Anthony Leardi and Shannon Hill representing MP Chris Lewis.

SECC Board Chair Maria Gomer talked about the vision created by a group of concerned citizens in 1973 and how they created a community sponsored agency that would address the various needs of the people of South Essex.

The vision and efforts of this group mobilized the communities of South Essex to create the South Essex Community Council.

The leadership of Father G.H. Duchene and JoAnne Fillimore shaped the work of SECC as a collaborative community-based, multi-service agency.

JoAnne Fillimore’s daughter, Donna Zuschlag, was on-hand for the ceremony. Lots of children’s activities, as well as refreshments were served up and tours were offered of the modern SECC facilities.

Mayor MacDonald summed it up when she said, “You make life better for newcomers. You make the quality of life better for so many people, and you’ve flown under the radar while doing so.”

Dave Epp, MP for Chatham-Kent Leamington agreed. “You often don’t know about it (SECC) until you need it and then you know,” he said. “It’s a true gem in our community.”

Trevor Jones, MPP for Chatham-Kent Leamington shared his sentiments as well. “You are truly a pillar of our community,” he said. “Your benefit goes well beyond our borders and beyond our region.”’

Community Calendar

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

BLENHEIM SENIOR FAIR - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at Blenheim Arena, 199 King St. A full day of fun - free admission, complimentary lunch, entertainment exhibits, door prizes & giveaways, education & information. More info: 519676-3894, Blenheim55@gmail.com or www. blenheimseniorcentre.ca

THURS. JULY 13 - SUN. JULY 16

LDSS 45-YEAR REUNION - 1978 Grade 12 & Grade 13 classes, Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July 16. For event schedule go to LDSS1978.com. Contact: Brad Frederick 519-324-6790.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

WONDERBROADS 2ND ANNUAL GOLF

TOURNAMENT at Belleview Golf Club, 436 Belle River Rd., Woodslee. Funds raised will help keep the Wonderbroads’ boat afloat! For more info or to register, go to 2023wonderbroadgolf.golfgenius.com

ONGOING

STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH?

Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group.

THE VILLAGE RESOURCE at 108 Talbot St. E.

In Wheatley is hosting free one-on-one Tech Support sessions each Monday from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Bring your phones, tablets, iPads and questions! No Tech help - Monday, May 15 or Monday, May 22resuming Monday, May 29.

ANTI-STRESS PRACTICE - (called Do-In)

- Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Thursdays 11:00 am to 12 noon. Learn to use pressure, tapping, breathing, stretching and self-massage for vital organ functions and better health. Free program. For more info email Kim@ kingsvillecentre.com.

TAI CHI - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next. Tuesday geared to beginners. No registration required.

INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSESSMENTS TO ENTER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTIONS can contact Ian MacNeil, Social Worker with Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, located at 33 Princess St. (1st floor) in Leamington, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You can leave a message 24/7 at 519-984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING

n person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at the LEAMINGTON LIBRARY, 1 John St., Leamington.

Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! Next meetings are May 24th, June 7th & 21st. For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@ yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org.

KINGSVILLE MILITARY MUSEUM, 145 Division St. S., Kingsville, open Tues. to Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am - 12 noon.

519-733-2803. Collection of military items from Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Afghanistan War.

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING

CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYSappointments preferred, walk-ins are welcome

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 to book your appointment. All are welcome! Free! St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Donated gently used clothing for men, women and children of all ages.

CORNHOLE - Drop in Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.10:30 a.m. At Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. No fee. No registration.

GUITAR WELLNESS - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Guitar lessons to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. Group session. No registration required. Free program.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com

JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB TO PLAY CARDS every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, 12:45 p.m., at the Unico Community Centre, 33 Beech St., Kingsville. Tuesday is euchre, bridge, cribbage. Friday is euchre, bridge, pepper. Must be 50+ years of age to join. If interested, drop in any Tuesday or Friday.

IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call

Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.

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 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army

Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), 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.

Carolyn Warkentin, right, Executive Director

Wheatley Br. 324 Legion news

June 2 saw 17 players out for Wheatley Legion Friday Night Fun Darts, hosted by Kingsville Legion.

Recording wins were Amy Kendall and Dave Leili 5, Lynn Scott and Larry Evoy 5, Karin Kingswood, Dennis Kiss and John Balkwill 5, Jo Anne Smith and Glenn Brooker 4, Sherry Chambers and Ben Balter 3, Laura Smith and Jim McClellan 3, Bonnie Evoy and Neil Handspiker 2, Julie Reid and Cookie Klooster 1. Lady doublers were Amy, Lynn, Karin and Sherry.

If you would like to come out and have some fun but don’t have any darts, don’t worry – the dart players will find some for you.

There will be a General Meeting on Wednesday, June 21 at 7 p.m., upstairs at the Wheatley Friendship Club. Members, please try to attend.

If you are due to receive a years of service pin, contact Tom at 519-890-6041. Laura Simpson has taken over as Honours and Awards Chair and has ordered any year pins that need to be given out.

Wheatley Legion is partnering with Erie Ramblers Motorcycle Club and Hudson Motorcycles on the second annual bike draws. This year the draws are for a 250 Kawasaki and a 110 Kawasaki. Tickets will be available soon. Proceeds will be divided between Wheatley Legion and Erie Ramblers.

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 519326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net.

SENIORS GAMES DAY - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Thursdays 9:00 am to 12 noon: Join us for Rummikub, crokinole, cornhole, puzzles and more. Drop-in. Free program. No registration required.

T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519-326-2388. Everyone welcome.

WESTOVER - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Pre-treatment or after-care program for substance misuse. Do you, a friend or family member struggle with substance misuse? Come learn about the solution process. Drop-in group session. No registration required.

CENTRE CAFE - Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Have a coffee & a snack on us! Use computer to work on resume, print documents, surf web. Free Wifi available. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED at the Leamington Half Century Club to join in the weekly singalong every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Drop in if interested (160 Talbot St. E.). Call 519-326-2521.

PLAY THE UKULELE WITH LIONEL KNIGHTS - Every Thursday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington. Bring a music stand and your own uke if you can. There will be limited ukes available for use. Cost is $5 per session, which goes to the St. John’s kitchen to help with their programs. Call Lionel at 519-3989645 for more info.

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 519682-2580.

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.

Community Calendar

of SECC, pries open the time capsule created in 1993, as several former SECC employees and volunteers cheer her on. SUN photo

Sunny skies prevailed as the Leamington Horticultural Society held their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, June 3 on Bevel Line. The outdoor event saw a brisk business as local garden enthusiasts came to buy plants and learn about gardening from the members of the society. In the photo on the left, Hort Society members Graham Gunningham, John Barnett and Erika Ferg talk to purchasers and prospective members about the benefits of the society. In the photo on the right, Kiki Malott and Kate Derbyshire get

tips from society member Murray Spearman. SUN Photo

In Loving Memory of James simpson

June 14, 1941 - June 7, 2016

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near;

Jeff and Danielle, Scott and Michelle, Noah, Meaghan, James and Ali.

In Loving Memory of Claudio Mastronardi

1971-2018

If I could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told, Of a kind and loving father, who had a heart of gold. I could write a million pages, but there’s one thing I would say, Just how much I love and miss him, every single day. I know he always loved me, I may be hurt but I won’t be sad, I know he’ll send down the answers, because he’ll always be my Dad.

Love Brienne, Lindsey and Mom

IN MEMORIAM RACHEL NICOLE CORNIES

In God’s loving care since June 12, 2000

Love

Love

Lovingly remembered by Daddy, Opa and Oma Cornies, uncles, aunts and cousins. “He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart”. Isaiah 40:11

Financial•MC Business Solutions•Melo Audit Tax Adisory•Neudorf Stamping•Pyramid Farms•RBC Global Asset Management

•Reid Funeral Home Ltd.•Security One•Walt & Elfrieda Brown•Wilkinson Electric

•AGF Investments•Anna’s Flowers•Anne Dirksen-Cairoli•Brad & Lynn Bailey•CIBC•CI Mutual Funds•Cindy’s Gardens•Chapman, Sanger & Associates•Dr. Alan & Patti Russell•Dr. R.W. Holloway

•Dynamic Mutual Funds•Franklin Templeton•Fred Evers Landscaping•Gene Kerrigan•Golden Jem•Grossi Construction•Highbury Canco•H. Kroeker Lawn Care•Murray Insurance & Financial

•Int. Fabricating & Machining•Invesco Canada•Janis & Rob Willan•Joe & Sue Serapiglia•John O’s Foods•Jose’s Bar & Grill•Kal Tire•Kevin Greenwood•Kniaziew Optometry

•Langeman Manufacturing•Lakeside Bakery•Leamington Glass•Leamington Collision•Mackenzie Investments•Magri Greenhouses•NEI Investments•Pat Ledlow

•Pearsall, Marshall, Halliwill & Seaton LLP•Peter & Susan Andrew•R.A. Critchlow Realty•Reis Appliance Centre Ltd.•Reid & Shae Innes •Renaissance Investments

•Ricci, Enns, Rollier & Setterington LLP•RIJK ZWAAN•Ron Derksen, Royal LePage•Sawatzky Balzer & Wiens LLP•Setterington’s Fertilizer•Sunparlour Grower & Supply

•Sunparlour Weed & Spider•The Flower Shop•Tiessen Acres•Viper Racing•Weil’s Food Processing Ltd.•Wellness & Mobility •Westmoreland Sales/Topline Farms•Windsor Factory Supply

Vern Toews

Vern Toews, 86 years, passed away peacefully in Hospice with family at his side on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Beloved husband of Elizabeth Toews (Sawatzky) for 65 years. Loving father of Sandra (Mike) McIntyre, Rob (B-J) Toews, Len Toews (Sherri), Annette (Erez) Pikar and the late Brian Toews (1971). Cherished Opa of Chantelle, Daniel, Maddie, Audrey, Brian, Rachel, Allison, Ingrid, Jake, Niko, Katriel, Gavriel. Alta Opa of four greatgrandchildren. Son of the late John J. and Margaret Toews. Dear brother of the late Margaret (Ben) Koop, the late William (Margaret) Toews, Elma (Ernie) Warkentin, John (Eileen) Toews. Brother-in-law of the late Peter (late Edna) Sawatzky, late Katharina (late Roy) Burtch, late Mary Ann (late Ben) Rempel, late Henry (late Lenore) Sawatzky, late Helene (late Jake) Dick, late John (Alvena) Sawatzky. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Just a few short weeks ago he was gardening with his wife Elizabeth, and carrying on with daily life tasks – unaware of the cancer that had taken over his body. What began as a journey for answers and treatment options, became a short path to hospice and an amazing gathering of family and friends. Surrounded by an outpouring of admiration and love, Vern faced the closure of his 86 energetic years without fear.

Vern’s contribution to the community began with his leadership of LUMC Youth, Youth Leader of the Ontario Conference of Youth, as well as leader of the General Conference of Youth – an organization that involved 6,000 young people. He taught Sunday School for over 30 years in Leamington, Denver and British Columbia combined.

Vern’s investment in the community and beyond continued with 10 years of fundraising for the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners – a charity whose mission is to “Feed Those in Need.” He served three terms on the board and was a past board chair. Two years ago, Vern organized the Leamington Food Hub where he served as Director and Chair. The Food Hub supplies 25,000 servings per day to hungry people, and is the only charity supplying fresh produce to First Nations. The Food Hub was the most meaningful project of Vern’s life, and one that he hopes will continue to thrive and impact the lives of those in need.

Vern also organized the Ontario Greenhouse Produce Marketing Board, which is now called the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers.

In all of his endeavours, Vern credits the unwavering support of his wife Elizabeth.

Visitation is at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, Leamington, on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service to celebrate Vern’s life will be held at the Leamington United Mennonite Church on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. A livestream of the service will be available to watch at www.lumc.ca. A private family interment will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Southwestern Ontario Gleaners, or a tree planted in Vern’s memory.

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Emma Moody

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Gaspare Guerrieri passed away, surrounded by family, on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Windsor Regional Hospital.

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Emma Moody (nee Impens), 92 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Sun Parlor Home. Beloved wife of the late George (1976). Loving mother of the late Casey (2011) (Debbie), Janet Watkins (Paul) and the late Brenda Moody (2022) (George Rivest). Cherished Grandma of Rebecca, Genny and Jennifer. Daughter of the late Cornelis (1982) and Catharina (1987) Impens. Predeceased by her siblings Charles (Rita), Catherine (Camiel) Casier, Cornelis “Casey” (Marion), Rachel (Elton) Jeffery, William, Maurice (Gloria), Ferdinand (Florence), Audrey “Leona” (Bryan) Williams, Mary (Roger) Cappelle. Dear sister-in-law of Carol Bachmeier (Ted), Claudia (late Pete) Martin, and predeceased by Joy (Marvin) Collard, June Kennedy (Don), Gordon (Arlene), Pat White (Jack), She will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

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Emma thoroughly enjoyed her retirement after years of working the farm. She spent her days going to dances, bowling, travelling and spending quality time with her family.

A special thank you to the staff at Chartwell Leamington and the Sun Parlor Home 2E for their care and compassion.

Visitation was at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Funeral service to celebrate Emma’s life was held from the funeral home on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

If desired, memorial donations made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice, Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation or Erie Shores Health Foundation. Share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Ron Kettle

Ron Kettle, 82 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Erie Shores HealthCare. Beloved husband of Joan (Will) of 61 years. Loving father of Janan Alles (Kevin) and Krista Rickeard (Darin). Cherished grandfather of Madison (boyfriend Josh) and Spencer (girlfriend Keeya) Alles, Brett (girlfriend Meaghan) and Brady (fiancée Justus) Rickeard. Excited great-grandfather of Eldon Rickeard. Son of the late Gerald and Peggy Kettle, and son-in-law of the late Joe and Alfreda Will. Dear brother of Don Kettle, Cliff (Helen) Kettle, the late Elaine Chartier, Linda (Servaas) Verhoeven and Larry (Nancy) Kettle. Dear brother-in-law of Ralph (Anna Mae) Will, Bonnie (Claire) Sherk and the late Cindy-Jo Tallent. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Ron was an avid member of both Orchard View Golf Course and Sun Parlour Curling Club. He loved farming and was always willing to use his handyman skills wherever needed. Ron retired from farming full time and then from Kentown John Deere. Ron enjoyed playing cards and socializing with a large group of wonderful, lifelong friends. Ron loved spending time with his family and always made them a top priority.

Visitation was at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, June 5 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Ron’s life was held at Epworth United Church, 56 Division Road South, Kingsville, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

If desired, memorial donations made to Erie Shores Health Foundation or Epworth United Church would be appreciated.

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Gaspare was born on June 9, 1943 in Patrica, Italy, to Serafino and Desiderata (both predeceased). He immigrated to Canada at 18 years of age. He is the beloved husband of Mary (Paliani); caring father of Dennis Guerrieri (Suzana), Donna Guerrieri, Diane Girard (Rick); loving Nonno of Rocco, Ines, Sheldon, Evan, Brendan, Gemma, Dante and Jayden; dear brother of the late Virginia Grossi (late Lorenzo), late Concetta Palazzi (late Natale and Franca), late Rocco Guerrieri (Livia and Frank Paglione). Gaspare will be missed by many brothersin-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and numerous friends and relatives in Canada, U.S. and Italy.

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Gaspare was a plumber for over 50 years, a proud craftsman of his trade and a master with his hands. He was a member of the Roma Club, Ciociaro Club and the Calabrese Club.

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Visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, June 9 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until time of the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Entombment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the charity of your choice.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Victor D. Krueger of Elmira, formerly of Beamsville, Ontario, on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Vic grew up in Wheatley, Ontario, and graduated from the University of Toronto in 1962 with a degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery. Vic opened his own dental practice in Beamsville and practiced there for 40 years, until his retirement in 2003. He loved dentistry and being a dentist. He was not only a good technician but also a good listener. Vic forged many lifelong friendships with his staff, patients and colleagues.

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The fruit farm on Durham Road in Beamsville was Vic’s “other profession”. Vic took great pride in making the farm look and operate just like those of his full-time farmer neighbours. The farm was the scene of many gatherings of family and friends. During harvest time, guests always left with a basket of peaches, apricots, cherries, plums, apples or pears, depending on the season.

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Vic leaves behind his wife of nearly 62 years, Rita; his children, Alan, Greg and Lynn; his daughters-in-law, Margaret and Joanne; his grandchildren, Annie, Aidan, Kyra, Brin, Mhari, Jessica, Isaac and Evan; and many friends and neighbours. He was predeceased by his parents David and Susa Krueger, and sister Margaret.

Vic was proud of his family and considered it a privilege to participate in their lives.

The family is very grateful to Murray, Maggie and Ruth for the compassionate care they provided to Vic at home, as well as to the staff at Grand River Hospital for the care provided over the past three weeks.

A green burial has taken place. Memorial visitation will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023, and on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 1-2 p.m. at Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2023 in the funeral home chapel.

Charitable donations in memory of Victor Krueger may be made to Grand River Hospital Foundation. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

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Highland Games set to take place at Jack Miner June 24

With a new home, the Kingsville Highland Games committee is confident that June 24 will be a new start to a great Kingsville event.

After holding their initial event at Lakeside Park in 2019, the games went silent during COVID years and emerged last summer with a renewed sense of enthusiasm as bands, athletes, dancers and vendors met up at Lakeside Park once again.

This year, the games move to the Jack Miner Sanctuary, where they’ve been welcomed with open arms and committee chair Doug Plumb believes this will be the move that will set the event up for years to come.

“I’m tremendously optimistic about this year because of the new partnership with Jack Miner,” he said. “They are the perfect partner for this. I really hope for success for us and for Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary.”

Plumb noted that with their partnership, the planning process has been flawless.

“We’ve also got an unbelievable committee,” he said. “They all know what needs to be done and they’re doing it.”

Plumb says that there’s been an increase in the number of bands who are attending and he’s happy to see that open back up.

“We’ve got bands from across Southwestern Ontario and now that the border issues are over, the U.S.-based bands are also coming back,” he said.

The Kingsville Highland Games will kick off at 8 am on Saturday, June 24 as the gates open, leading to the 5k Kilt Run through Kennedy Woods. Solo piping and drums can be heard around the grounds throughout the morning as the competitions get underway as well.

The heavy events begin at 9 am, with Braemar stone, open stone and heavy weight for distance getting started.

The emcee for the day’s activities will be former CTV Windsor news anchor Jim Crichton.

The always-popular sheep herding demonstrations get underway at 10 am near the back of the Ty Cobb Field and the Tug of War also gets underway mid-field.

At 10:30 am, the famous Haggis Hurl competition takes place with local celebrities and dignitaries taking part tossing a fresh haggis across the grounds. More heavy events, like the hammer throw and caber toss will follow, as well as a 12 noon opening ceremony, complete with all of the bands previously mentioned amassing on the grounds.

Highland dancing will run throughout the day and the Celtic Goose Refreshment Tent will be open from 10 am until 5 pm. Vendors will be located throughout the grounds and children’s activities will be happening behind the Jack Miner home. There truly is a whole day of Scottish activity happening right in your back yard.

Ticket cost is $20 per person with children under 14 free.

Tickets can be purchased at the Carnegie Centre in Kingsville during regular business hours or online at jackminer.ca/highland-games.

MEMORIAL SUNDAY

The annual Kingsville Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 held their annual Memorial Sunday on June 4 with a ceremony to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day. Branch President Chuck Laliberte presided over the ceremony, with master of ceremonies Scott Treanor keeping the service in order. Several hundred names of deceased comrades were read aloud to mark the occasion and offer remembrance. The Legion Colour Guard, shown here, marched in to present the colours and again to retrieve them. Refreshments were held after the service at Branch 188. SUN photo

Senior Advisory Committee planning summer events

The Leamington Senior Advisory Committee has several summer events planned geared toward seniors in the community.

A Fraud and Scam seminar will be held on Friday, June 9 at the Leamington Half Century Centre at 1 pm. Leamington OPP Constable Katherine Burt will talk about how to avoid some of the more common scams.

The monthly senior events will continue with a series of helpful talks to be held July 12, August 9 and September 13.

An Evening of Understanding celebrated at Margaret D. Bennie

By Paul Forman

May ended on a celebratory note at Margaret D. Bennie Public School as An Evening of Understanding took centre stage.

The evening served different purposes as it highlighted the impressive work taking place in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at the school and incorporated multi-cultural elements to recognize that we are all global citizens.

The school had many activities taking place, including a science centre, quilt making, rock painting, sensory station, robotics, chalk messages, cricket, lacrosse, reading on the rocks in the new outdoor learning area, musical entertainment in the gymnasium’s cultural cafe and an exhibition of grade six units of inquiries.

The grade six exhibition in the school’s library was most impressive as the students were eager to share units of personal inquiry that connected to at least one of the United Nations sustainability goals.

One of the exhibits that stood out addressed the need for making greater use of sustainable materials in the manufacturing of goods.

Grade six student Limar Alkharrat was eager to describe her inquiry involving a bicycle made in Ghana that utilized bamboo in the bike’s framework. Limar stated, “It’s important that people know about products like this, our world needs to use more sustainable materials like the bamboo in the bicycle. Bamboo is very sustainable and can be used in things like boats and housing.”

The flag-filled cultural cafe was a big hit as it offered

both a musical and a food element as students and parents took in the ambiance.

Mrs. Hannigan, the school’s principal, and Mrs. S. Wiper, the IB Coordinator/Interim Vice-Principal, described how the event was intended to include community partners and that was evident as one of the musical acts that educated and entertained patrons was the Leamington Italian Choir.

This choir has been performing for 30-plus years and has entertained audiences around the world, with a focus now of playing at retirement homes in the local area.

On the food side of the evening, Hannigan was thrilled that the Portuguese Club was generous with a donation served out by parents of the school.

The school was very proud of the return of two former students who are now in their graduating year at Leamington District Secondary School, Matthew Kenney and Nicolas Lougheed.

These very impressive young men shared their extended essays with interested onlookers, both essays focusing on the harmful effects of manmade chemicals on the local aquatic environment. Both Kenney and Lougheed will be entering the chemistry program at McMaster University in Hamilton in the fall.

These secondary IB students have recently been recognized for their significant accomplishments, as Kenney will be receiving a total of $100,000 in scholarships, while Lougheed will receive $42,000 in scholarships.

Kenney’s scholarship, the $100 000 Schulich Leader Scholarship, is the first ever awarded to a student in

the Kingsville-Leamington-Wheatley area.

IB Coordinator Mrs. S. Wiper regarded the evening as a resounding success and would love to see this become an annual event that includes further partnerships with groups and clubs from the local community.

CK launching multi-year budget online survey

Municipality of Chatham-Kent officials have launched an online survey designed to gather public input on where and how their property tax dollars are spent.

At letstalkchatham-kent.ca/ residents can have their say on the 2024-2027 Chatham-Kent budget through a survey that allows them to express their thoughts on what services they deem important and whether spending should be increased or decreased. This first multi-year process is entitled ‘Investing in Today. Empowering Tomorrow’.

The online survey will be open until June 26, 2023. The survey is the first of two where residents can participate. It provides residents with the opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions as the budget is developed. The second survey will be launched in late summer

Citizens are also encouraged to bring budget concerns to their councillors at any time through email or by phone.

Grade 6 student Limar Alkharrat is pictured in front of her bamboo bicycle project involving the use of sustainable materials in manufacturing.

Members of the Wheatley District Friendship Club assisted students, on right, foreground, Mariam Al-Shimmary and Aubrey Bauhaus. The students were preparing pieces to be included in a school-wide quilt. Mariam focused her piece on the country of Canada, while Aubrey filled her piece with hearts. SUN photos by Paul Forman

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, things may not progress the way you want them to unless you become a little more persistent. Figure out how to walk the line to achieve your goals.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, many things are going right with your life. But now it’s time to get a handle on your love life. You may have to put in some extra effort, especially this week.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, keep things on the lighter side when conversing with coworkers this week. Now is not the time to delve into controversial discussions in the workplace.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, as you try to become more organized, try not to get too overwhelmed by the scope of the task at hand. Tackle one thing at a time and keep making progress.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, situations may seem like they are a matter of life or death this week, but there’s a good chance you’re just being overly dramatic. Try to go with the flow.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Emotions are running wild and you’re worried about what others think of you, Virgo. Embrace a point of view that relies more on the rational than the emotional.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, after a few stops and starts, you and your romantic partner are on quite a roll. Enjoy that you both are in tune and aspiring toward shared goals.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, it’s possible you feel blocked on all sides regarding your employment. While you can’t get ahead right now, there are some opportunities coming.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Be careful about speaking before thinking through your words, Sagittarius. Knee-jerk responses can have unexpected consequences. Take time to form your opinion.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

This week is bound to be pretty intense, Capricorn. But you’ll find a way to skirt through it relatively unscathed. Rely on a few friends as sounding boards.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, try not to cut off channels of communication with loved ones as you deal with a few difficult issues. Others are willing to step up and help as needed.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, others will not always see the world the way you do. Interactions this week can be a little stilted or even frustrating.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

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JUNE 5 - Mark Wahlberg, Actor (52)

JUNE 6 - Drew McIntyre, Wrestler (38)

JUNE 7 - Emily Ratajkowski, Model (32)

JUNE 8 - Griffin Dunne, Actor (68)

JUNE 9 - Michael J. Fox, Actor (62)

JUNE 10 - Kate Upton, Model (31)

WORD SCRAMBLE

Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Whea ey

Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time

Dusting off the memories

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat.

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post June 6, 1973

A protective glass barrier is being installed around the ice rink area at the Leamington Arena. The new plexiglass protection replaces the previous chainlink style wired fencing around the rink. Cost of the project will be about $20,000. The five-foot high panels weigh almost 200 pounds each, which presented quite a challenge to Bill Ellis and Paul Preston, who had the unenviable task of installing them.

Chris Duncan then punted the ball past the dead ball line for the game-winning single.

From the Kingsville Reporter

June 7, 1973

The Kingsville and Gosfield South Recreation Committee has approved a budget of $41,537 for the coming year. The 1973 baseball program is budgeted for $6,820 a little under 1972 figures. The budget for the hockey program is set for $3,305, up from $2,881 last year.

The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland

The Pony Fair taking place at Gosfield Area Public School in June of 1963. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com.

Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection

The Leamington Recreation Commission is offering more swimming and fun programs than ever before at Kinsmen Community Swimming Pool this summer. Recreation Director Tom Dickson said this week there was an activity for just about everyone at the pool.

With two parades under its belt, the Townsmen Drum and Bugle Corps of Leamington is preparing for a competition Sunday at Allen Park, Michigan. The 60-member unit opened its season by participating in a five-corps event at St. Clair Shores on May 27, followed by the Chatham Jaycee Parade earlier this week. Gary Gomer is the corp director with Zelia Franco drum major, Wendy Arrowsmith flag captain and Diana Bishop colour guard sergeant.

The Interpretive staff at Point Pelee National Park will be conducting this year’s first Bicycle Day on June 9. All cyclists are invited to participate in a tour of Point Pelee beginning from the Marsh Boardwalk at 11 am. The route will be approximately 10 miles in length and will include rest breaks. Persons cycling into the park are not subject to park admission fees.

The 1973 season of the Kingsville Church Youth Softball League will officially start on Monday, June 11 at the Kingsville Recreational Field. Six teams will participate this year: Anglican (coach Larry Brimner), Baptist (coach Kyle Scratch), Catholic (coach B. Bryan), Lutheran (coach Helmut Fittler), New California United (coach Peter Rock) and Epworth United (coach Russ Rogers).

20 Years Later

From the Wheatley Journal

June 1987 - Ron Molzan of Kingsville was the winner of a brand new 1987 Nissan Pulsar. He held the winning $100 ticket in a draw held by the local Gymnastics Club. Maureen Kirk, a club member, gives Molzan the car keys as First Choice car dealership owner Bob Scott looks on.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

The Leamington Ministerial Association has joined a nationwide campaign to put the gospel into every household. Churches in the community will be conducting a door-to-door visitation on Sunday to place a pamphlet called “Touched by the Fire” in 3,500 Leamington homes.

Scoring two unearned runs in the last inning, the Leamington Local P-459 Tykes nipped Kingsville 7-6 last Thursday night in an exhibition game played at the Queen Elizabeth school diamond. It was a see-saw contest as Kingsville vaulted to a 4-0 lead in the second inning, only to see Leamington rebound with five runs in the third. Kingsville went ahead in the top of the seventh 6-5, which set the stage for Leamington’s rally. Todd Hodgson and Steve Vorkapich each singled with two out. John Balkwill then put a sharp grounder past the Kingsville third baseman, scoring Hodgson to tie the game. Tim Hrynewich then drove a ball through shortstop to score Vorkapich with the winner. Eric Gow, Hodgson and Vorkapich combined on the mound for the win.

June 16, 1993

On Sunday evening at the Wheatley Arena, Wheatley Minor Hockey membership voted 78-33 in favour of blending the travel hockey teams for a one year trial period. The two systems will now get together to form an executive to pick the coaching staff for the teams involved. Wheatley and Leamington minor hockey systems will each have their final registration this weekend. It is anticipated that coaches will be required for three teams (major, minor, AE) in each division next season. It would create the possibility of 15 travel teams for the combined Wheatley-Leamington system next year.

June 2, 1993 - OAC art students invaded Romney Central School last week armed with paint and brushes and loads of talent. There were 11 workshop stations set up to give the students a chance to expand their creative talents. Sessions covered everything from perspective drawing to colour wash. Brandy McKinlay, left, helps Kelly Holland with her mask painting.

Submarine cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If nothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle!

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The Lions Football League at LDSS finally ended last week with the first-place Trojans winning the final game of the playoffs 9-8 over the Bruins in double overtime. In a tough defensive battle, Jeff Ottley picked off a screen pass on the Bruins 20 yard line and raced to the end-zone to give the Trojans an early six-point lead. Walt Jakob then faded back and threw to Jamie Nash for the two-point conversion. In the second half, the Bruins — who led the league in scoring — went to the ground game. Henry Hotz and Dave Reid led the attack with Hotz finally getting over the line, before Dave Robinson ran the ball for an end-around behind excellent blocking for a two-point conversion. In the second overtime period, the Trojans found themselves on the Bruins 25-yard line with six yards to make a first down.

Romney Central Public School held their annual track and field day on May 19 with champions crowned in all age groups. Ericka Tricker and Reid Shepherd took the five-year-old honours. Linda Taves and Mitchell Stevenson were the top six-year-olds. DeeAnna Smith and Matthew Olewski won for the seven-yearolds. Sarah Malott and Kolten Macher were the top eight-year-olds. The nineyear-olds were topped by Angela Bell, Kyle Rempel and Jamie Edwards. The 10-year-olds were led by Meredith Shepherd and Mike Baldwin. Christine Lamb and Kyle Klassen topped the 11-year-olds, while Anna Dyck was the top 12-year-old.

The Wheatley Journal’s special pullout souvenir for Branch 324’s 50th anniversary celebration saluted their past presidents, highlighting the accomplishments of Jack Dean, George Matier, Les Adams, George Poole, Stewart Chute, Bert Overholt, Jack Cobby, Larry Ross, Forest Shuttleworth, Elmer Haikala, Mac Selwood, Ken Wilson, Russ Corlett, James Greenside, Fred Harris, Bill Jackson, Glen Dibbley, Leonard Lamb, Doris Creswell, Nelson Rutt, Cecil Lougheed, Richard Whittle, Murray Shaw and Debbie Gibson.

Honeybees and why you should buy local honey

You may think the work you do is sometimes taken for granted, but the work of the honeybee is very much taken for granted.

We all know honeybees gather nectar to produce honey, but they perform another vital function — pollination of agricultural crops, home gardens and orchards.

As bees travel in search of nectar, they transfer pollen from plant to plant. This fertilizes the plants and enables the plant to bear fruit.

Approximately 30% of the human diet is derived from insect-pollinated plants and the honeybee is responsible for 80% of this pollination. That is amazing!

The Chasers to perform at Two Creeks

The second event in the Two Creeks Summer Concert Series on Sunday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. will feature the popular country band, The Chasers (pictured). Formed in 2012, country music roots run deep with this band and they have been entertaining audiences with a great mix of country hits since then. If you like country music, you certainly won’t be disappointed. Scouts will be on site to provide hotdogs and drinks, along with Craft beer from Cured. No admission, but organizers do pass the hat. For the full summer lineup, check out www.twocreeks.ca. Two Creeks is located on Kent Road 1 just one kilometre north of Wheatley. Submitted photo

MacDonald elected as chair of OSUM

Leamington Mayor and Warden of Essex County, Hilda MacDonald, has been elected to serve as Chair of the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM) for the 2023-2026 term.

OSUM represents small towns and cities throughout Ontario, advocating on matters of mutual interest to the province. OSUM also works closely with other municipal associations, boards, and caucuses, and has a strong relationship with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

In addition to her role as OSUM Chair, Mayor MacDonald serves on the Board of Directors of AMO as a key municipal leader in the province.

“I’m honoured to serve as OSUM Chair,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “I will continue to advocate for support that meets the unique needs and challenges of small urban communities.”

Leamington Council has strongly supported Mayor MacDonald’s participation in both OSUM and AMO, as her work through these organizations ensures that the voice of Leamington is heard at the provincial level.

Celebrating the Holy Trinity Sunday

This past weekend, Erie Shores South Catholic Family of Parishes hosted Time for the Trinity to celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday. Guests enjoyed a pancake breakfast and then participated in various games and activities. Pictured, the Galleta family, left to right, dad Joh-joe, sons John and Jacob, and mom Ana Lyn create Trinity bracelets. Submitted photo

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Kim Cooper

Bees collect pollen and nectar. Pollen is a very high-protein food for bees. Plants give up some pollen in exchange for the bees’ services in transferring pollen from other plants.

Nectar is sucked up through the bee’s proboscis, mixed with enzymes in their stomach, and carried back to the hive, where it is stored in wax cells and evaporated into honey.

Some bees tend to stay with a specific type of flower. For example, a honeybee that visits an apple blossom on its first flight will usually visit only apple blossoms until there are no more, and then they would move on to another flower.

Did you know the honeybee is the only insect in the world that makes food for humans?

So, if you happen to see honeybees during a summer outing, don’t be so hard on them. They are not out to get you.

Their stinger is simply a defense mechanism. Their main focus is to get nectar and spread pollen, not to sting you.

There are a growing number of local honey operations in Essex County and Chatham-Kent where you can purchase honey products.

Why buy local honey? Some say local honey will cure your seasonal allergies; others say it’s just plain good. Whether you want to reduce your carbon footprint or support local agriculture, buying honey, made by bees in your own area, is a good thing to do.

But there’s another reason you should purchase locally made honey — your own safety.

International honey launderers sometimes ship contaminated honey from China to the U.S., using intermediaries to falsify shipping labels and documents.

These barrels of honey travel from China to one of several other countries, where they are relabeled and reshipped to North America to be distributed by packing companies unaware of this scheme.

The honey you purchase in your grocery store might be labeled as a product of countries such as Australia, Thailand or India, but there’s a good chance the honey came from China.

That’s even more reason to support our producers by purchasing local honey, which is delicious and good for you. Remember to always check labels when you buy any food product.

Just some bee-eautiful food for thought.

Kim Cooper was involved in the agribusiness sector for over 45 years. He can be reached

at: kim.e.cooper@gmail.com

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Description of Land(s)

All lands are in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the following are the geographic descriptions and municipal addresses.

1. Roll # 3650-010-001-01302 PT LT 1, BROKEN FRONT CON, GEOGRAPHIC TWP OF ROMNEY, PT OF THE ROAD ALLOWANCE BETWEEN ESSEX COUNTY & KENT COUNTY AS CLOSED BY BY-LAW R011904, DESIGNATED AS PTS 2,3 & 4, 24R6266; CHATHAMKENT. Being Erie St S., Wheatley P.I.N. 00846 0448 (LT)

Assessment: IX 1,500

2. Roll # 3650-010-001-66250 PT LT 10 OR 212, CON 1 OR TALBOT RD AS IN 143215 (3RDLY); DESCRIPTION MAY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE IN FUTURE AS IN 143215; ROMNEY. Being Cemetery Rd., Wheatley. P.I.N. 00847 0086 (LT)

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3. Roll # 3650-080-003-47401 DAVID STREET, PLAN 619 TILBURY. Being Elizabeth St., Tilbury P.I.N. 00802 0163 (LT).

Assessment: RTP 22,500

4. Roll # 3650-110-004-10102 PT LT 9, CON 8 (RALEIGH) DESIGNATED AS PARTS 3 AND 4, 24R -5875 RALEIGH.

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 June 22, 2023, at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville Ontario.

Description of Lands: Roll No. 37 11 080 000 02700 0000; 149 Queen St., Kingsville; PIN 75183-0348 (LT); File No. 21-05; Minimum Tender Amount: $17,987.05

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land 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, Email: vsawatzky@kingsville.ca

Public Notice of Pesticide Use

Notice is hereby given that the Municipality of Chatham-Kent intends to utilize Green Stream Lawn & Vegetation Management Inc. and Veg-Tek Agri Inc. for the purpose of controlling noxious weeds along all municipal rural roadsides.

This pesticide use falls under Public Works Exception of the Cosmetics Pesticides Ban for the promotion of public health or safety.

The following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) will be used:

•ClearView Herbicide (Reg. #29752) containing the active ingredients

Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminopyralid, present as potassium salt

•Gateway Adjuvant (Reg.#31470) containing the active ingredients Paraffinic Oil, and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants

•Navius FLEX Herbicide (Reg. #30922) containing the active ingredients

Metsulfuron–methyl and Aminocyclopyrachlor

The spring spray period is expected to take place between May 15 and June 15, 2023, and fall spray period is expected to take place between September 15 and October 15, 2023 for spot treatment. Application will be weather permitting and confined to weedinfested portions of the municipal right-of-way.

the form of a money order, bank draft, or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land 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. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated property taxes and any taxes that may be applicable such as the la nd transfer tax. The lands do not include mobile homes situate on the lands.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is on the Municipality of Chatham -Kent website, www.chatham-kent.ca and on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact:

Title Name of Municipality or Board

Amy McLellan Manager Revenue or Matthew Torrance, Deputy Treasurer Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Address of Municipality or Board

315 King Street West, P O Box 640, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8 www.chatham-kent.ca

Personal information contained on this form, collected pursuant to the Municipal Act will be used for the purposes of that Act.

Questions should be directed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Co -ordinator at the institution responsible for the proc edures under that Act.

A map of the specific spray locations can be requested through the Chatham-Kent Public Works Department by emailing ckpw@chatham-kent.ca

For further information, please contact:

Jordan Gray: Manager, Public Works South, Municipality of Chatham-Kent

P: 519-360-1998 or 1-800-714-7497 ckpw@chatham-kent.ca

Steve Ford: Green Stream Lawn & Vegetation Management Inc.

P: 905-510-1229 or sford@green-stream.ca

Trevor Caron: Veg-Tek Agri Inc.

P: 519-809-4812 or trevorc@vegtek.com

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Artwork installed around Kingsville

If you’ve driven through downtown Kingsville and noticed the colourful artwork adorning many of the buildings there, a project by TRUE Kingsville is responsible.

The not-for-profit organization is dedicated to promoting Kingsville tourism and the cultural enrichment of the community and they recently announced the launch of their inaugural project, the Downtown Art Installation.

TRUE Kingsville secured funding through the Ontario Southwest Tourism Relief Fund and in conjunction with the Federal Economic Development Agency engaged local artists to create art Installations for the downtown core.

“TRUE Kingsville partnered with the Art Society of Kingsville (ASK) and commissioned 12 local artists to portray the pillars of our community to be installed on the facade of downtown buildings,” said the news release.

According to the release, the project has carefully curated a diverse collection of art installations that encapsulate the essence of Kingsville and its residents.

These installations, created by both renowned and emerging artists, will be prominently displayed on the facades of buildings in strategic locations, adding co-

lour, texture and creativity to the urban canvas.

“From vibrant murals depicting the region’s breathtaking landscapes to thought-provoking scenes reflecting the town’s rich history, each piece tells a unique story and celebrates the spirit of Kingsville,” continued the release.

The initiative is a positive story of collaborative effort between TRUE Kingsville, ASK, local businesses, property owners and talented artists all coming together for a greater good.

As part of the project, ASK created an accompanying Art Walk Brochure that invites residents and visitors alike to set out on an artistic adventure through town.

The brochure guides you along the route while providing a narrative of each of the artists’ biography, story behind the art as well as details on some of the historical landmarks in town.

TRUE Kingsville’s goal is to continue the work that will add to the art throughout the community. They’ve set aside $10,000 for sponsorship to work alongside the Town of Kingsville for the first Annual Kingsville Art Festival, to be held the weekend of July 15-16, which will celebrate everything about the arts and culture –music, fashion, artistry and community.

For details visit artsocietyofkingsville.ca.

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Mill Street Market this Friday

The first of three 2023 Mill Street Markets will take place in Leamington this Friday, June 9. The past few markets have been huge successes with hundreds walking the pedestrian promenade created with the temporary closure of Mill St West. Food, vendors and music will take over the area with concerts at both Shotton Park and on the east side of the Arts Centre. Gates open at 5 p.m.

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Leamington Bridge scores

The following are the top scoring teams in recent Bridge games at the Leamington Half Century Centre.

May 29: 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd Sharon Lutz and Frank Duransky, 3rd Dave Derbyshire and Dale Smith.

Cavaliers compete at OFSAA West

By Hayden Nurse

This past weekend the Kingsville District High School Cavaliers track and field team qualifiers took to the track and pits in Cambridge for OFSAA West with Emmerson Jadischke, Lucas DeLorenzi, Sylvia Ross and Wes Long all participating in their qualifying events.

Sylvia Ross finished third in the 3000m, setting the all-time junior girls Kingsville school record to 11:06.96. Best of luck to Sylvia as she races in the OFSAA Track and Field Championships this weekend in Ottawa.

The junior boys soccer team defeated the Leamington Lions 2-1 to end their regular season. They finished at the top of their division in first place with a 3-0-2 record. Congrats to the Cavaliers baseball team on defeating L’essor 6-3 in the Tier 2 WECSSAA Finals.

Congrats also to the graduating athletes on a great way to end their high school career!

The girls slo-pitch team captured their WECSSAA title against Villanova and advanced to the SWOSSAA Championship against Ursuline on Monday.

Check back next week on more Cavs sports results and events.

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KDHS Cav Sylvia Ross (left) qualified for OFSAA.

Photo submitted

Local artist Jordan Kniaziew recently donated one of his abstract paintings to

Leamington Library. Kniaziew says he hopes that his donation inspires other artists to donate a piece of their work, which in turn will help inspire the next generation to explore the arts. Here, Kniaziew, left, is pictured with his painting and Adam Craig, who is the CAO of Essex County Library. Photo submitted

You’re never old if you’re young at heart

By Greg Coulter

This article is part of our monthly spotlight on seniors in our communities.

If you close your eyes and listen, one wouldn’t know if a youthful emerging athlete was speaking or someone who remains just as passionate after seven decades of playing a myriad of sports.

Many sports fans in southwestern Ontario would readily recognize the name Terry Jackson. Those that didn’t probably would know him by “Wacker”, a nickname he has carried since the 1950s, earned while playing for the Leamington Junior Flyers.

At the time, the Flyers competed in a four-team league, so rivalries and animosity ran high. Despite his size and 120-pound weight, his lightning speed saw him draw the undaunting task of shadowing the opponents’ top players. Slashing, spearing, and butt ending played an integral part of the fierce competitions.

In one particular match against Detroit, his assignment was a multi-sports star, towering slightly over six feet. As the game wore on and tempers flared, Terry received a butt end

to his head. In one quick motion he turned around, swung his stick like an axe, muttering something like “taking off your head.” The blow failed to connect but the seed was planted. The next day at high school, while walking down the hallway his classmates proclaimed, “Here comes Wacker.”

games.

He regularly talks of the camaraderie, friendships and support of the Wheatley community.

The first year the Omsteads claimed the SEHL championship, L.R. Omstead treated the entire organization and their families — around 100 people — to a night at the famous Elmwood Casino. Mr. Omstead noted that when he was younger, due to work obligations, he never had the opportunities to participate in outside activities. He simply wanted everyone to enjoy.

Throughout his hockey career though, he is better known and admired for his fierce competitive passion and his playmaking/scoring ability. He is thankful for the opportunities afforded to him, especially in his late teens as he played with both the Flyers and the Wheatley Omsteads. At the time you could play on both teams at the same time. He found himself on many occasions having teammates one night on the Flyers and forgetting that friendship on Monday night South Essex league

As a young player, on occasion Terry would hitchhike to the Leamington arena from Wheatley with his equipment and then try to bum a ride home. Flyer teammate Art Verhaeghe would drive to Wheatley with Max Riediger and take him to out of town games. They would hunt jack rabbits and sell them to help pay for the gas.

Jackson played for the Flyers for four years and the Omsteads for 27 years. He proudly wears a ring presented to him by his Omstead mates on the occasion of a quarter century of playing. He captained that team for many of those years — an honour given by a vote of his teammates.

On top of working and playing full time during the ’77-78 season, with co-coach Bill Derbyshire, Robert Shaw and manager Ranger Smith, they would guide the Wheatley bantams to an amazing 48-31 record and an OMHA crown. The Omsteads would claim Intermediate C Ontario championship for the 1978-79 season with Terry as the captain.

During much of his adult career he would play with brother “Fudd” on his wing. With Danny Vickery, the three didn’t weigh much, but that didn’t stop their intense competitive spirit. Rick Imeson joined the team after starting out with Blytheswood and was paired up with the two brothers. Midway through the first game, Rick called over coach Harry Derbyshire

and said, “Those two are going to kill one another.” Harry quickly shot back, “They’ll be fine, that’s how they get along and play so well together.”

The next day at high school, while walking down the hallway, his classmates proclaimed, “Here comes Wacker.”

Despite being close to 40, Terry would still enjoy full contact hockey but the game shifted to rec no contact leagues or “eggshell hockey” as he referred to it.

He begrudgingly took part as this was the only local hockey to be found.

While hockey dominated the conversation, Terry also competed successfully in other sports. He would win the 1960 Essex County high school 100yard dash in a time of 11.2 seconds and follow that up weeks later at the western Ontario meet with a winning time of 10.9 seconds. Summers were spent on the Wheatley ball fields with his teams claiming five Ontario championships in the 1950s, noting pitching ace Lynn Foster.

Along the way he successfully ran a trucking operation with his dad Lorne, hauling grain and backloads of lumber for

Nelson Wood Products. T.J’s fishing charters boat was a popular charter business, and he captained a couple of derby winners including Bill “Wizard” Derbyshire on a Lake St. Clair walleye outing.

His business and boating knowledge enabled him for 11 years to successfully be a part of and later manage the Leamington Marina.

Upon turning 65, when many folks are looking for some couch time, he bought himself a glistening 2008 Harley Davidson Road King from Robinson Motorcycle in Wheatley. Thousands of kilometres later, on the seat of that Harley, he would say “See you later,” and was off to New Orleans, West Virginia, Sturgis in South Dakota and the Tail of the Dragon in North Carolina, to name a few. Despite a wonky hip, he still enjoys a nice summer ride.

Terry could fill an afternoon with interesting accounts of his fulfilling life, noting, “Looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing.”

Perhaps his most remarkable story shifts back to hockey. December 1959, the Flyers, playing in Riverside, were nursing an early 3-2 lead. Goalie Doug Vickery was clipped in the head by a deflected shot and required stiches at the hospital. In those days, the spare goalie went to the game but didn’t dress.

Spare Paul Burgess had to take Doug to the hospital, leaving the Flyers with no goalie and possibly forfeiting the game. Coach Drouillard asked if anyone could suit up and Terry volunteered. He had already scored a goal and added an assist. He strapped the oversized goalie pads over his equipment and wore the catching glove on his wrong hand, using his playing glove as a blocker. The coach could only throw up his hands, look to the sky and curse and mumble a few choice words.

The newly crowned goalie would stop seven shots in 11 minutes, including two breakaways before Vickery returned to finish the game. As he skated off, even the opposing fans gave Terry a rousing applause. Cheers quickly turned to jeers though, as he would go on to record another goal and add two assists. Fellow teammate and rabbit hunter Art Verhaeghe notched a hat trick in the 6-4 victory.

He remains passionate about hockey today and is the driving force behind the Leamington Flyers alumni group, sending out email summaries of games and organizing alumni nights at the arena. He might move a little slower but there’s not a blade of grass growing under those feet.

Terry Jackson with the 1959-60 Leamington Flyers annual program. SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Terry ‘Wacker’ Jackson gets ready to hit the road on his Harley.

KDHS Lady Cavs roll to AAA Ontario championship

On May 25 and 26, the 2023 Kingsville District High School Lady Cavs Senior Girls Softball team joined the 2019 Lady Cavs Senior Girls Softball team in winning the Open Girls High School Slo-Pitch Ontario AAA Provincial Championship. No team outside of Essex County has won the AAA championship since before 2010.

Panthers in only four innings of play 18-1.

They followed that up by trouncing the Toronto District Catholic Association West Division Champions, Michael Powers St. Joseph Trojans 16-3 in five innings in the afternoon.

Come Celebrate!

KDHS senior girls softball team went undefeated to win the Girls High School Slo-Pitch Ontario AAA championship. Team members are, front, left to right: Coach Steve Benko (kneeling), head coach Jeff Woodiwiss, Piper Scherer, Addison Leili, Sophie Brush, Maggie Roy, Emmerson Jadischke, Alexandria Booth, Zoey Toews, Addison Dyck, coach Rudy Dyck. Back row: Claudia St. Pierre, Hailey Roy,

atthe Kingsville Lions

The Cavs got off to a great start Thursday morning with a mercy rule win over the Dunnville Secondary School

The next morning they were amped up for the semi-finals to play the Huron-Perth Champion South Huron Panthers. They got off to a great start leading 10-2 after two innings, and cruised home in four innings 192.

Then in the finals, the Cavs played the Golden Horseshoe Athletic Conference AAA Champion Hamilton St. Thomas of More. After losing the coin flip, they came out strong with four runs in the first and five in the second to take a 9-1 lead after two innings of play, on their way to another mercy win in the finals, 16-1.

According to head coach Jeff Woodiwiss, “Every single girl on the team contributed and played awesome.”

Leamington Intermediate girls split weekend games

The Insight Advantage Intermediate Ladies Softball Club started their regular season play this past weekend with a split.

On Friday, Lakeshore visited Leamington for an exciting high-scoring game that finished with Leamington on top with a score of 27-20.

The bats were hot all night, but Natalie Edwards really busted it open in the third inning with a strong shot to centre field that cashed in a couple. Homers from Elise Frias helped the Insight Advantage team power past a Lakeshore team that battled back every chance they got. Strong defense from Isabella Fragoso and Brinley Kettle helped clinch a win for the home-

of the Week

town team.

Saturday was a different story. Insight Advantage travelled to Kingsville with a smaller squad. The bats cooled down after a strong showing the night before. The Kingsville team had a solid team from top to bottom and ended up winning 21-9. Highlight of the day goes to Rachael Symons who caught a bullet smashed to short. Next batter, she fielded a beauty and made a strong throw to first to help out her club.

Player of the weekend honours go to Natalie Edwards and Rachel Symons.

The Insight Advantage ladies face Kingsville again this Friday at home at 7 pm on diamond 5, then travel to Cottam on Saturday for a 1 pm start.

Annual Chamber golf tournament June 14

The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce 12th annual golf tournament will take place on Wednesday, June 14 at Erie Shores Golf and Country Club.

The tournament is in a four-person Texas scramble format with a 12 noon shotgun start. Cost is $150 per golfer and the Chamber is still looking for sponsors if your business would like to support the cause.

Please contact the Chamber office at 519-326-2721 for more information.

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Molly Scherer, Madison Laliberte, Ella Friesen, Brooke Swan, KK Benko, Raegan Woodiwiss. Submitted photo

Kingsville tennis pair honoured nationally

Sunrite wins Greenhouse Cup

By Paul Forman

In its second year, the Greenhouse Cup wrapped up on June 4 at the windswept Pure Flavor Soccer Fields in Leamington.

Through a partnership between the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, Migrant Worker Community Program and People Corporation, the two-weekend soccer tournament provided an opportunity for the greenhouse community to come together and gave visiting workers a recreational outlet involving both competition and camaraderie.

This year’s soccer festival involved over 240 workers and scaled up in size with the addition of food, music, raffle prizes, games and kids’ activities as the organizers extended an invitation to the general public to take part in all they had to offer.

In semi-final action, Sunrite Greenhouses defeated Pelee Acres, while Jem Farms downed Great Northern in the other semi-final.

The championship game was highly competitive as Sunrite held on for a 2 to 1 victory over a determined Jem crew.

Erie Shores senior men’s golf

There were 47 players on the senior men’s golf league who enjoyed their rounds on May 29 at Erie Shores.

The winning team with a score of 143 was Rob Toyne, Dan McQueen, Ron Tremblay and Ollie Mastronardi. In second at 145 were Jerry Mallard, Jamie Arquette, Dan Wood and Vince Branca. Kevin Shaften, Richard Leslie, Heinz Kosempel and Jerry Malott were third at 146, and in fourth at 148 were Ken Luxford, Don Chalcraft, Richard

Reive and Ed Schachowskoy.

Jerry Mallard had low round of the day with 81. Four golfers tied at 83: Tom Miehl, John Rutgers, Matt Dick and Richard Leslie.

Jim Pick had a bird on #1, John Rutgers #2 and #17, Kevin Shaften #4 and #12, Matt Dick and Don Wood #8, Tom Miehl #9, Randy Bradley #9 and #12, Orest Hyrenwich, Richard Leslie and Ken Luxford #12, and Rob Toyne on #16.

The draw winners were

Tom Miehl and Dave Binder.

Closest to the hole on #3 was Dan McQueen and on #16 Ron Tiessen.

Longest putt on #7 was made by Dan McQueen and on #17 by Jerry Malott.

The three low nets for the day were Dan Wood, Randy Bradley and Richard Leslie all at 67.

It was another beautiful day for golf. Come out next week and enjoy the great weather and fellowship.

Two of the original founding members of the Kingsville Tennis Association (KTA) – Harry Roetelle and Arleigh Fysh – were recently awarded the 2022 Tennis Canada Distinguished Service Award.

They have both been involved in the Kingsville Tennis Association for over 50 years and their foresight and planning have been instrumental in building the strong club that exists today.

The Tennis Canada directors unanimously approved their nominations due to their significant long-term contribution to the growth and promo-

tion of tennis in Kingsville.

This year, 22 worthy recipients from across Canada will receive the Distinguished Service Award. They will be honoured at a ceremony in recognition of their award at the 2023 National Bank Open presented by Rogers.

KTA is very proud of the partnership that Harry and Arleigh forged, and continues to this day, with the Town of Kingsville.

Harry and Arleigh were the driving force behind building the courts (circa 1975) that Kingsville has today at no cost to the taxpayers.

The Town of Kingsville partnered with KTA allowing the courts to be built on town land and KTA to be financially responsible for repairs and maintenance.

In recent years, KTA has received some assistance from the Town of Kingsville towards the expenses to keep the courts in good repair. They have been very supportive in fostering tennis in Kingsville.

The Kingsville Tennis Association has more than 100 members and Arleigh and Harry are considered two very important cogs in the wheel.

Superb golf by Kreuger and Wright

By Bob McLean

Sixty Talbot Trail senior men’s league players participated on Tuesday, May 30. The course was in excellent condition and the weather was great, so now it’s up to us to shake off any remaining rust. Our swings should soon improve as we continue to play a game we love!

Randy Nash hit an outstanding shot to within six feet of the #9 pin to win CP. Joe Vrtel sank a remarkable 15-foot putt to take the LP.

Youngster Ken Kreuger continued his masterful golf by scoring a par 36. He was closely followed by Mike Wright’s daz-

zling 38. Three players who shot excellent 40s were Dutchy, Arkey and Chopper. Fred Michano and Gary Hillier earned excellent results of 41 and 42 respectively. Shooting impressive 43s were Al Matthews and Joe Vrtel.

Praiseworthy 44s were produced by Chuck McKenzie, Gerry van Deven and Nasher. Long hitter BW earned a commendable 45. There were two players who merited nifty 50 results – Bob Stephens and Frank van Nie.

Super Senior results, gold tees: inspiring results by Dave La Bonte 48, Gerry Becigneul 49, Carl Robinson and Murray Cascad-

den 51s, and Erle Nash 53. Here are the brilliant games shot off the silver tees: Tom Hyatt 49, Bill Edwards 52, and Ed Woelk 54.

Thank you to barbecuer Doug Langlois for his excellent work. Also, special thanks to Bummy for arranging the June travel excursion to Willow Ridge.

If you think it’s hard to meet new people, try picking up or hitting the wrong ball.

Many golfers prefer a golf cart to a caddie because it can’t count, criticize or laugh.

Arleigh Fysh and Harry Roetelle get set for a friendly tennis match at the Kingsville Tennis Association courts. SUN photo

Jem Farms (blue) and Sunrite (white) battled in out in the final to win the Greenhouse Cup on Sunday. Sunrite won the championship 2-1.

The captain of the Sunrite team receives the championship trophy from MWCP Chair Martin Varela (centre left).

SUN photos by Paul Forman