Wheatley Socially Distanced Easter Egg hunt a success

WHEATLEY — Fourteen-month-old Damien Beaupre was out searching for Easter eggs in the Branch 324 Legion Ladies Auxiliary Socially Distanced Easter Egg Hunt, and may have just found where the Easter Bunny resides on his days off.

This homage to the Winnie the Pooh series, was one of 14 places in Wheatley where the bunny and egg sign appeared.

Area kids were encouraged to find as many as they could and report back to the Legion ladies, who entered all of the kids into a draw for nine exciting Easter baskets.

Damien Beaupre found the Easter Bunny's hideout.

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Last year, in total lockdown, participants had to observe just from their vehicles, but this year, many were able to get out over the past few days and find the ‘virtual eggs’ indicated by a bunny and egg sign.

From the 93 kids who joined, nine Easter baskets were given away and a special Easter basket was given to Hayden and Austin Berg, who were among a few to find the special golden egg as well.

Other winners included Micah and Seth Beaupre, Ryan and Bryce Bailey, Dylan and Tyrel Quiring, Remy and Rogue Wolf, Kadie and Kennedy Gabriele, Aubrey Allard, Maura and Payton Pinch, Ruby and Hattie Whittle, and Adelyn and Alivia Hatt.

Jami-Lee Church and Charlee Cabral lead the charge for the Ladies Auxiliary.

Shane Simpson, 5, with the special hidden golden egg, which was hidden at the cenotaph.

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Lucy and Emily Dobson with one of their finds.

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