Southpoint Sun - April 12, 2023

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Easter weekend sees lots of outdoor activity

While it wasn’t the balmy temperatures we are experiencing midweek in the Sun Parlour, the Easter weekend provided lots of opportunity for families to get outdoors and participate in various Easter-related activities in the region.

Under sunny skies and cool temperatures on Good Friday, April 7, the Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary welcomed about 250 youngsters and their parents and grandparents to Two Creeks Conservation Area for their annual Easter Egg Hunt.

In addition to the hunt for chocolate goodies, the Legion and J&J Excavating pitched in to help the Ladies Auxiliary with a bicycle giveaway. They were able to give five bikes away to five lucky attendees of different age groups.

The Wheatley hunt got underway after the bicycle draw and the hundreds of kids then scattered in different directions to find their chocolate rewards.

On Saturday, April 8, the Town of Kingsville held their annual Mayor’s Easter Egg Hunt at Lakeside Park. The cool Lake Erie breeze did not seem to be a deterrent as about 300 families showed up for crafts, train rides, inflatables and a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny himself. There were two different age groups scrambling for candy prizes when it came down to the hunts themselves and plenty of kids came away with plenty of candy and plenty of great memories.

Leamington’s Lakepoint Family Church held their annual Easter Eggapalooza on Saturday, April 8 as well, where hundreds attended to participate in inflatables and a giant Easter Egg Hunt.

All-in-all, lots of great memories for hundreds of families in the region were made, in addition to family gatherings throughout the Sun Parlour.

Hogs for Hospice concert acts announced

The waiting is over for the annual announcement by the Leamington Hogs for Hospice committee regarding the headliners and openers for this year’s Hogs for Hospice weekend concerts.

The Friday night rock and roll crowd will enjoy the opening act which is Canadian rock band Honeymoon Suite. The Niagara Fallsbased super group will be making

their return to Leamington — they appeared at Roller Alley (now the Portuguese Club) in 1985.

With hits such as Feel It Again and New Girl Now, the group is expected to rock the Sunset Amphitheatre stage before headliner Scott Stapp of Creed takes the microphone to belt out such Creed hits as With Arms Wide Open and My Sacrifice.

Hogs committee spokesperson Joe Oswald is excited about the lineups.

“We’re thrilled to be able to bring two rock eras together in Scott Stapp and Honeymoon Suite,” he said. “Very excited to bring Honeymoon Suite back to Leamington after all these years.”

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Briar Praill and Sophia Davis waited with great anticipation for the first session of the Eggapalooza Easter Egg Hunt at Lakepoint Family Church on Highway 3 east of Leamington on Saturday, April 8. More photos of the Eggapalooza as well as Kingsville and Wheatley Easter festivities are on Page 9. SUN photo by Paul Forman

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Oswald said that the band search each year is a lot of work but they are always satisfied with their choices.

“It’s an ongoing search every year,” he said. “It’s

five-to-six solid months of work to get everything arranged.”

On Saturday night, country music fans will welcome opening act A Thousand Horses, who

will then turn the stage over to Jake Owen. Owen, known for his songs Anywhere With You and Beachin’, has a large following among country fans.

“Jake Owen’s camp has been wonderful to deal with,” says Oswald. “In fact, they’ve all been wonderful to deal with.”

Oswald says all four acts are in tune with the theme of the weekend.

“They all understand our vision when it comes

to the Hospice and they’re all on board with that.”

Oswald also says they are holding the line on ticket prices.

“In support of the economy, we are keeping our ticket costs the same as last year,” he said. “We are sensitive to how times are

tough for some families.” Honeymoon Suite and Scott Stapp perform on Friday, August 4, while A Thousand Horses and Jake Owen take the stage on Saturday, August 5. Tickets are available by visiting hogsforhospice. com.

County Council meeting adjourned, postponed due to capacity issues

By Fred Groves

Essex County residents

will have to wait a bit longer to give their input on

the county’s new Official Plan.

Last Wednesday night, April 5, in Essex, an overcapacity crowd forced Warden Hilda MacDonald to adjourn the meeting and it is suspected that a larger venue will be required.

“We (county council) are here to hear what you have to say,” began MacDonald.

With the council cham-

bers filled, dozens more were in the lobby and with the door open were quite vocal that they could not hear what was being said.

Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy motioned that the meeting be halted and that a larger venue be sought out.

The Official Plan has several goals including providing a broad range of housing choices within

Essex County, employment and leisure opportunities for growth and a close look at the county’s aging population.

“The purpose of the Essex County Official Plan is to establish a policy framework for managing growth, protecting resources and providing direction on land use decisions during the planning period up to 2031,” notes the 114-page plan.

“This is the first time the public can comment on the Official Plan. It’s not the last,” said MacDonald.

In the document it states that “the official plan is based on a set of assumptions, forecasts, values and objectives which relate to future conditions.”

HONEYMOON SUITE SCOTT STAPP JAKE OWEN

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Wildlife week kicks off with Jack Miner birthday celebration

By Mark Ribble

National Wildlife Week

kicked off in fine fashion on Monday, April 10 as people gathered at Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary to commemorate Jack Miner’s 158th birthday with some cele-

bratory cupcakes and activities.

The week will continue with conservation seminars and speakers each night through the week, as well as kids’ activities, crafts and educational opportunities on Satur-

day, April 15 from 10 am to 4 pm.

On Sunday, April 16, the Canadian Raptor Conservancy will be on the grounds for three shows: 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm.

HELPING WITH COP CAMP

On Thursday, April 6, members of the Essex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on-hand bagging groceries at various locations across Essex County. The Kingsville Zehrs store hosted several personnel from local OPP detachments as they helped bag groceries for donations to their Cop Camp, which is in its 26th year. Cop Camp is an annual event, consisting of 80 students from elementary schools across Essex County who attend and benefit from three days of police-directed and supervised activities. They will be taught the importance of teamwork along with other positive life skills and will be given guidance by police officers, civilians, auxiliary members and other caring volunteers and community members. The youth are recent graduates of the VIP (Values, Influences and Peers) program and are selected by their individual schools to attend the camp at no cost to them. Here, OPP Constable Silvano Bertoni helps with the groceries purchased by customer Jennifer Marontate of Harrow, while Zehrs cashier Debbie Iles totals up the order.

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Celebrating Jack Miner’s birthday on April 10 are from left, Miner Foundation Executive Director Tom Coke, Honkers the Jack Miner mascot, Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers and Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong. SUN photo

BUNNY BASKETEERS COME THROUGH FOR HOMELESS

The Second Cottam Cub Runners and Howlers recent ‘Mission Bunny Basketeers’ fundraiser held in Cottam has paid great dividends for the members of the group and also for those experiencing homelessness in Leamington. The group raised $1,097.55 during their one day fundraiser on Sunday, March 26 and with that money, they were able to create 30 Easter Baskets filled with snacks, personal hygiene items and toiletries. Leftover cash was used to purchased additional items, including three sleeping bags. All of that was transported to the Street Angels Homelessness Drop-in Centre at the former Knox Presbyterian Church in Leamington on April 6. Kneeling is Andrew Baxter, who was there to represent his Scouting group (2nd Cottam). Sitting in front (from left) are Street Angels Director Merissa Mills, Second Cottam Scouter Trevor Gieb, Scouter Fay Lawn and Scouter Ryan Alice, who is also the Street Angels co-ordinator. Standing are (from left) Street Angels volunteers Randal Essenburg, Vita Fiore, Sally La Rosa, Victoria Landuyt, Johan Heide, Kelly Baxter (Andrew’s mom) and Kathy Neufeld. It was expected that the basket donations would bring grateful smiles to the faces of those who use the centre.

Wheatley Friendship Club programs reopening

By Bonnie Dawson

A good crowd showed up for Bingo at the Wheatley & District Friendship Club on Wednesday, April 5. Thanks to Janet Hewett and Pauline Sample for helping out with Bingo. The winners were Heather McKee, Earlene Gould, Pat Matier, Dianne Lenarduzzi, Helen Clark, Diane DeWaal, Karen Deyell and Dorothy Bailey.

Pat Matier treated

members to goody bags with delicious cookies at this meeting. Thank you, Pat.

The next Bingo will be on Wednesday, April 19 at 1:30 at a cost of $1.

There is an executive meeting on Wednesday, April 26 at 10 a.m. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, use the suggestion box which is opened at the executive meetings. The executive

can’t resolve a problem if they don’t know about it.

Euchre is held on Tuesdays from 1:30-4:00 at a cost of $2.

Quilting is open Monday and Thursday. The Treasures Room is open to members and the Exercise Room is open to members for $1 per visit.

The library is open to members. Thanks to Rhoda Earl for organizing the library.

Also, the Friendship Club offers a big thank you to Phil and Linda Humphries for organizing a Spring Clean-Out.

Foot care is available to Friendship Club members. Call Jessica Rodzik-Couto at 519-9907308 to make an appointment.

The winners of the 50/50 draws were Dorothy Bailey and Earlene Gould.

Scammers posing as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) continue their attempts to trick people into handing over money or personal information. Know what to expect when the CRA contacts you so you can tell the difference between a legitimate communications CRA employee and a scammer.

A legitimate CRA employee will identify themself when they contact you, providing you with their name and phone number to call them back, if needed.

If you’re suspicious, you can make sure the caller is a CRA employee before providing any information over the phone. Here’s how: tell the caller you would like to first verify their identity; request and make a note of their name, phone number, office location, and then end the call. Then check that the information provided during the call was legitimate by contacting the CRA. Please do this before you give any information to the caller. Individuals can contact 1-800-959-8281 and businesses 1-866-841-1876

Once you complete these steps, you can call the CRA employee back to discuss the reason for their call.

Red flags that suggest the caller is a scammer in-

clude:

• The caller does not give you proof of working for the CRA, for example, their name and office location.

• The caller pressures you to act now, uses aggressive language or issues threats of arrest or sending law enforcement.

• The caller asks you to pay with prepaid credit cards, gift cards, cryptocurrency or some other unusual form of payment.

• The caller asks for information you would not enter on your return or that is not related to money you owe the CRA, for example, a credit card number.

• The caller recommends that you apply for benefits. Do not provide information to callers offering to apply for benefits on your behalf. You can apply for benefits directly on Government of Canada websites or by phone.

Scammers also trying to trick people into clicking links by sending fraudulent emails and text messages.

To report a scam, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre page, follow the instructions on our Scams and fraud page, or call 1-888-495-8501.

SOURCE: Canada Revenue Agency

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Not sure if it’s the CRA calling? Here’s how to find out

Reminiscing about her Point Pelee heritage

By Mark Ribble

Each time Frances

Frome visits Point Pelee with her daughters or grandchildren, the visit opens up a vault of childhood memories that take her back to the early decades of Canada’s most southern national park.

Although she was born on Setterington Street in Leamington, much of her childhood was spent running through the woods of Point Pelee — the place that her grandparents called home.

Frances was born 90 years ago to Alexander and Pearl Collison. Pearl was the daughter of Maxon and Bertha Girardin — members of one of Point Pelee’s earliest settler families.

On Good Friday, Frances made a pilgrimage to Point Pelee to once again connect with her ancestors.

She was joined by daughters Laurie and Wendy, granddaughter Shae and great-grandson Sullivan for a walk down memory lane.

“We used to run and play freely through these woods,” she said with a look of joy in her eyes.

“My Grandma Girardin always had the space to let us run.”

Frances made a brief stop on the Delaurier Trail to point out a placard that displayed a photo of her family from many years ago. The placard talked about some of the settlers of Point Pelee and the community that thrived inside the park throughout the 20th century.

She was able to pick out her mom, uncles and grandmother in a photo of the Girardin family and members of the Caldwell First Nation, who lived near the Girardins.

Whenever Frances visits that placard, she’s compelled to share stories with her kids and even the odd passerby who happens upon them.

“We were here a while ago and a couple stopped to say hello and mom started telling her stories,” says her daughter Wendy. “People are amazed by those stories.”

One story in particular that Frances tells is about her grandfather Max and other fishermen in the park being awakened in the middle of the night by a knock on the door.

“That was Al Capone, who demanded my grandpa come with him,” she said. “At gunpoint, he was taken out into the woods to help Capone bury his booze.”

At the time, Capone and members of Detroit’s Purple Gang were known to make frequent stops

throughout Windsor and Essex County as they ran liquor across the border.

Frances says that her grandparents told that story often and they said it happened more than once.

“Grandma knew when that knock came at the door,” says Frances.

She remembers her mother talking about being put in charge of the family’s herd of cows and she still has one of the cowbells.

“My mother would go out and walk along the beach with her little set of bells and bring the cows home at night,” she said. “She’d often find them up close to the park entrance.”

The cowbell — that Frances still has in her possession — was fixed around the neck of their best cow, according to a note attached to it.

Frances has been able to visit the park on many occasions and with that is able to share the stories that are not in any books but are carried in the minds and memories of the few people remaining who grew up at Point Pelee.

Her mother was one of 15 children born to Maxon and Bertha, at a time when big families were the norm.

Frances herself was one of 12 kids born to Pearl and Alexander Collison.

“Three didn’t survive, so there were nine of us,” she said. “I’m the last one

left.”

On Good Friday, she was also able to visit the grave of her grandfather Maxon, who died in 1948.

It was her first time at the Point Pelee cemetery in a number of years and the visit was moving as she touched the top of his gravestone — remarkably still in good shape — and said a few words to him.

“My grandmother is buried at Evergreen because the park stopped

allowing burials after my grandpa died,” she says. “It’s a shame they can’t be together.”

For those who frequent the Delaurier Trail, if you happen upon a woman stopped near the Delaurier log home at the picture of the Girardin family, it might very well be Frances Frome.

And if you ask nicely, she will most likely tell you a story or two.

Frances Frome at the gravesite of her grandfather, Maxon Girardin. Girardin was a fisherman inside Point Pelee National Park in the early 1900s. SUN photos

Frances Frome with the placard containing the Girardin family photo.

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Shopping excursions of the early ’70s

Even though I spent the first 13 years of my life inside a national park — and have great memories of doing so — weekly shopping trips to “uptown” made me very familiar with certain stores and landmarks in Leamington.

Those trips encompassed pretty much every part of that old uptown and thoughts of them bring me back to the sights and sounds of yesterday. Being the youngest in the family, I pretty much tagged along with my mom on every shopping excursion. I think the only place I went with my dad uptown was the Sport Shop, which in those days, carried all the guns and hunting supplies as well as everything I’d ever need for hockey and baseball. Countless boxes of Imperial shotgun shells were purchased there by my dad, brothers and uncles.

My first baseball glove was a hand me down from my uncle Sonny Sovie, who was the only other southpaw in the family. It was probably too big for my hand when I started playing minor ball but I got through that first year okay.

Dad took me to the Sport Shop going into my second year and got me a black Cooper glove that I kept well into Peewee ball (U13 for you young people or those who are offended by the word Peewee).

Anyway, those trips into town were always an adventure.

My mom was mostly an A&P fan, so I remember making our way into the store at the corner of Queens and Talbot, and a few years later driving the car up to the “new” A&P on Erie Street South where Shoppers Drug Mart stands today.

But back to uptown. A visit to Woolworth’s was always on the list and I usually managed to get a nickel to ride the mechanical horse that sat near the back door.

Across the street at the Metropolitan (the dime store, as my mother called it), I’d always want to head upstairs where they kept most of the kids’ stuff. I can still hear those creaking floors.

Mom would make stops at the Vanitie, Plush Plum and even Marriott’s Flowers, where my aunt Kaye was working just

to say hello.

I’d follow along as we made our way into Jackson’s where she warned me not to touch anything, across the four corners to Neilson’s and Brown’s to look at shoes and of course a visit to the Bank of Commerce on Talbot East, where Mrs. Hillman worked.

She was always so nice to me — and knowing that I was a huge baseball fan — she bought me an authentic kid’s baseball uniform once when I was about four.

So many stores thrived in that uptown, many with names I didn’t understand at the time. Al Law, Clyde Hatch, the Abbey and the Jaunty Shop were a few of those. Feldman’s was always there it seems, as was Parkinson’s and it always amazed me that clothing stores could all be bunched together like that and they all survived for a long time.

The odd stop at Paterson’s Dry Goods always amazed me too. As a little kid, you are just in awe of all of those bolts of fabric lined up forever.

No trip uptown would be complete without a stop at

1930 Durant back on the road

Bill Sherk

Reverend Carmen Aegius and her husband John Novosky of Orillia are the proud owners of this 1930 Durant sedan built in Leaside (Toronto) 93 years ago. They bought it last year and drove it in their local July 1 Canada Day parade to the great delight of ev-

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White Lunch or Diana Sweets for a bite to eat.

Mark Ribble

Sometimes, our choice would be Sue’s Coffee Shop. The Woolworth’s lunch counter also had some good food, as did the Mill Bar if we were already on Mill Street visiting the Lakeside Bakery. Often we’d head into the ladies side of the Leamington Hotel (Brown’s) where my grandmother waitressed to get a sandwich and a Coke.

As a kid I never imagined that by the time I had kids, most of that would be gone.

Even the A&P moved from its prime location to across the street when Zellers came to town.

I used to love the smell of the coffee aisle in that old store on Erie Street that eventually became a Big V. That Eight O’Clock Coffee had the richest smell when people used that old grinder. We were an instant coffee family, so I never had the pleasure of helping mom grind our coffee. It was instant Maxwell House only at our place.

The coolest thing about A&P in those days was that my mom let me carry those pressed

board squares with the numbers written on them and hand them to the guys from the back seat, as the grocery totes made their way out on the steel roller conveyors.

That was service and it was long before plastic bags were a thing. Tall sturdy paper bags were all you got for your purchases but if packed properly, they’d hold a ton of stuff.

It was one of the first things I learned when I took the job at Sunshine Market Gardens years later. Pack the bags properly, carry out the customers’ groceries with a smile on your face, always say thank you to them for shopping at the store and park your car at the back of the lot.

That’s fodder for another column but suffice to say the level of service just isn’t what it used to be and to me, that says something about our society and maybe offers a clue as to why the world is in the shape it’s in now.

eryone who saw them. After buying it they met Bob Hamilton, who rebuilt the car in the early 1990s with a modern Chevrolet V8 engine and other upgrades as well as modern wheels and tires. It drives like a new car!

Carmen wanted something special on top of the radiator cap. John tells the story: “Carmen did research to find something suitable for our rad cap (not a naked woman!). She

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discovered this one for sale. As the British royal family were fond of the pheasant as a hood ornament (Queen Elizabeth had one on her Range Rover), we figured this was suitable for a car built in the Dominion of Canada in 1930.”

With King Charles III now on the throne, if His Majesty ever pays a visit to Canada, he would be thrilled to ride in this royal red automobile built when his mother was only four years old!

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Gleaming red Durant fit for king or queen.

Gleaners to hold annual banquet on April 22

The Southwestern Ontario Gleaners will hold their annual fundraising banquet on Saturday, April 22 at the Leamington Portuguese Community Club.

Billed as the charitable group’s top fundraising endeavour of the year, the banquet will feature a family-style dinner with dessert buffet and cash bar.

There will also be silent

Another Wheatley business reopens

By Greg Coulter

Thanks to the determination of owners Helen and Ben Neufeld, another Wheatley business has returned to the downtown core.

The ice-cream parlour, iScreams, has been shuttered at their location since the August 2021

Wheatley explosion. They closed out that season at the Taylor Fish and Chips location.

iScreams, located at 15 Talbot Street West, reopened over the weekend under sunny skies. Their building has been completely remodeled, with outdoor seating avail-

THURSDAY, APRIL 13 KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE'S SENIORS' EXPO - 1860 Division Rd. N. 9:00 am to noon. Over 40 exhibitors, free to enter, interactive displays and give-aways. Learn about supportive services, active & healthy living, mental & social well-being programs and more!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WILL MEET at 7:00 p.m., Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Speakers: Juliette and Albert St. Pierre. Topic: Orchids. All welcome for an evening of horticultural fun and fellowship. Info: Charlie Wright 519-324-5412.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

ESSEX, ONTARIO ANCESTORS APRIL WEBINAR at 7:00 p.m. Topic: British Home Children in Essex County. Speaker: Jayne Foster. Free and open to everyone. Go to https://essex.ogs.on.ca for Zoom link to register.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO GLEANERS SPRING FUNDRAISING

BANQUET - starting at 5:30 p.m., Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W. Tickets $75 per person through Gleaners office 519-326-7687. Proceeds from dinner and auction go directly to the work of the Gleaners in their fight to eradicate hunger locally and internationally.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. MEETS at 9:00 a.m., Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34, Ruthven. A great way to learn about these amazing birds. An active martin colony will be used to demonstrate martins and some housing options. All are welcome. More info: Paul 519-738-3476.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

THE SOLI DEO GLORIA SINGERS SPRING CONCERT “We Are Not Alone”, will be presented at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E., Leamington, at 3:00 p.m. Suggested donation $15 at the door.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE'S COFFEE HOUSE - 1860 Division Rd. N. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fun, free, family friendly evening of music. Refreshments provided. All are welcome!

FRI. APRIL 28 & SAT. APRIL 29

INDOOR YARD SALE / RUMMAGE SALE - Friday, April 28, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and Saturday, April 29, 9:00 am - 12 noon at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Lots of bargains for everyone!

THURSDAY, MAY 4

MENOPAUSE! WHAT'S HAPPENING TO ME? - with Registered Holistic

Nutritionist Karen Taylor Edgerton. 7:00 pm, Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. Learn what your hormones need and want using a functional balanced approach. Free presentation with give-aways and more. Registration required, email: Kim@kingsvillecentre.com

FRIDAY, MAY 5

CELEBRATE! CINCO DE MAYO LUNCHEON - hosted by Order of the Eastern Star at Parvaim Central Masonic Lodge, 30 Laird Ave., Essex. Cold lunch & a touch of Mexico. Serving from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. $20 per person. Everyone welcome.

able. An extensive menu includes three flavours of soft cones, 24 hard scoop options, floats, sundaes, banana splits and icecream cakes. They are open daily from 2 p.m. till 8 p.m. and Sunday they open at 1 p.m.

ONGOING

GRIEF SHARE CLASSES will meet every Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. There is no charge for these classes. Call 519-326-2521 to register or call Cliff at 519-816-5449.

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!

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.

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.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in 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. Next meetings: March 29 and April 12, 26. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! 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. 519733-2803. Collection of military items from Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Afghanistan War.

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYS

- appointments 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.

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.

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

and live auctions.

The Gleaners are a dedicated board of directors, staff and volunteers who strive to feed those in need.

In 2022, the Gleaners distributed over four million servings worldwide to people who need food, which accounts for 875,000 pounds of produce diverted from landfills. They distributed 250,000 to food banks as

well. The banquet gets underway as doors open at 5:30 pm with a 6:00 pm dinner service.

For tickets, you can call 519-326-7687 or email swogleaners@gmail.com.

Sponsorships are also available at various levels of donations by contacting the phone number or email above.

After Pajama Day at Wheatley Area Public School, left to right, Damon Marchand, Nolan McRae and Landon McRae enjoy their first of many ice cream treats at the newly reopened iScreams in Wheatley.

SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Thursday, April 6 saw 49 golfers sink 85 holesin-one at Colasanti’s mini golf course.

Leading the way with 4 aces were Gary Wilson, Ron Fick, Tony Hudvagner and Ray Foster, followed

Henry Viktor Enns

Henry Viktor Enns, born November 28, 1941 and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Erie Shores Hospice.

Predeceased by his parents Katrina (Taves) and Henry Enns. Beloved husband of Lucille (Niehus) for 57 years.

Loving father of the late Heidi Enns-Henseler (2011), Richard Enns (Bev), David Enns (Becky), son-in-law Mike Henseler (Lisa).

Adored Opa of Trista (Dawson), Dalton, Kira, Sydney, Barrett, Brittnii, Brady (Danika), Jenna, and great-Opa of Karly, Karson, Cali and River. Dear brother of Vern Enns (late Nancy), late Robert Enns, late Alfred Enns (Gisele). He is remembered by his many nieces and nephews throughout Canada and Texas.

Henry worked at Chrysler for over 37 years and was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus St. Michael’s Parish Council and the Rhine Danube Club.

Special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Erie Shores HealthCare and Erie Shores Hospice.

Visiting at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, from 11 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection at 12 p.m. Cremation to follow.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice or St. Michael’s Church would be greatly appreciated.

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

Bev Randall

August 10, 1943 – April 7, 2023

It is with much sadness we announce that after a short battle with cancer, Bev passed peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023, in her 80th year.

She was predeceased by her husband Ned Randall (1994), her parents Blanche (1987) and William James (1997), her sister Barbara Trimble (2012) and brother-in-law Frank Bubel (1994). She is survived by her son Mark Randall, sister Beth James-Bubel, brother-in-law Douglas Trimble, two nephews and six grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Bev worked in retail for many years in Leamington, including at The Final Touch and Guardian Drugs, so she was a familiar face to a lot of people. She was especially known for her quick wit and sense of humour. She loved animals, music, word puzzles and long drives in the country.

Many thanks to all the staff at Seacliff Manor for their patience and kindness for Bev during her residency there. Thank you for Dr. Thomas Burgess and his staff at Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington for their support and guidance.

A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Leamington on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 3 p.m.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice, the Windsor/Essex Humane Society or a charity of your choice by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).

closely by Bill Ward, Mike Binder, Tom Bondy, Tom Hyatt, Laurie Hylton, Andy Orsini and Betty McManus with 3. Scoring 2 aces each were Debbie Clinton, Mavis Rutter, Ed Middleton, Randy Nash, Armand Decaluwe, Bill Edwards, Linda Lavender, Allan Munson, Moe Sweet, Ruth Samson, Carol Hylton, Erle Nash, Jamie Arquette, Danielle Kovac, Donna Bileti, Nancy Springthorpe and Barb Fick. A single ace dropped for Chuck McKenzie, Bob Springthorpe, John Murphy, Lloyd Symons, Denise Munson, Nick Penzari, Shran Collins, Joanne law, Barb Haas, Robin Cournoyea, Bill Mayville, Gloria Smith and Bill Taylor.

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Top scores over 18 holes were recorded by Bill Ward with 35, Tom Hyatt (2), Armand Decaluwe, Jamie Arquette and Randy Nash with 36, Ray Foster with 37, and Lloyd Symons, Laurie Hylton, John Murphy, Mavis Rutter, Randy Nash and Ray Foster all with 38.

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Leading the pack over 36 holes was Tom Hyatt with 72, Randy Nash with 74, Jamie Arquette and Ray Foster with 75, Bill Ward with 76, Mavis Rutter and Lloyd Symons with 77, and Ron Fick with 78.

First place went to Team 15 (Mavis Rutter, Bill Ward, Theresa Decaluwe) with a team score of 239. Team 5 (Laurie Hylton, Ray Foster, Robin Cournoyea) scored 242 to take second place and Team Queens (Dave Labonte, Tom Bondy, Randy Nash) placed third with a score of 243.

HONOURING VIMY RIDGE

Vimy Ridge Day, April 9 is a date observed since 2003 to commemorate the deaths (3,598) and wounded (7,004) members of the Canadian Corps in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, April 9, 1917. The Vimy Memorial, located near Arras, France, is maintained by the Canadian government with the welcome centre and tours hosted by Canadian university students as part of their study program. Under a cloudless sunrise, much different than the driving freezing rain and snow on the battle day in 1917, the Wheatley Legion Branch 324, as part of a country-wide initiative, held a 7 a.m. ceremony lowering the flag at the cenotaph to halfmast, raising it again at 7 p.m. At left, Wheatley Legion’s Sgt-at-Arms Tom Brown salutes the cenotaph, while bagpiper Mike Hicks plays and executive member Craig Howe lowers the flag. Chatham-Kent Leamington MP Dave Epp was on-hand at sunrise when the flag was raised. SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Leamington Bridge scores

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

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March 27: North/South - 1st George Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Frank Duransky and Sue Duransky, 3rd Pauline

Mikolash and Roger Cote, 4th Bob Lee and Agnes Fraser, 5th Case Mulder and Marie Ellwood. East/ West - 1st Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 2nd Bob Bell and Sally Bell, 3rd Gail Grant and Remi Fournier, 4th Al Morrison and Buddy Ellwood, 5th Rowe Deans and Shirley Morel.

March 31: North/ South - 1st Pauline Mikolash and Roger Cote, 2nd Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 4th Pat Rivait and Cathy Mitchell. East/ West - 1st Gail Grant and Remi Fournier, 2nd Rowe Deans and Shirley Morel, 3rd Case Mulder and Cathie Ribble, 4th Al Morrison and Agnes Fraser.

Apr. 3: 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Rowe Deans and Shirley Morel, 4th Gail Grant and Remi Fournier, 5th Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 6th Agnes Fraser and Case Mulder.

EASTER FESTIVITIES ABOUND ACROSS REGION

Three-year-old Aurora Mann was excited to meet the Easter Bunny, along with her brother Wyatt, 1, and their eightyear-old cousin Hayley Thiessen at the Mayor’s Easter Egg Hunt in Kingsville Saturday, April 8.

Bike winners in Wheatley were, from left, Blakelee Hyatt, Tenley Dutot, Krishane Anderson, Clark Fehr and Sofia Weaver. The Wheatley Legion and J&J Excavating teamed up with the Legion Ladies Auxiliary to do a five bike giveaway at Two Creeks Conservation Area.

The race was on when Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers counted down the 0-4 age group at Lakeside Park on Saturday morning. About 300 kids attended the festivities.

Pink plastic eggs adorned the ground at Lakepoint Family Church’s Easter Eggapalooza on Saturday, April 8. Kids flocked to pick up the goodies when prompted.

Clayton Biekx picks up an errant chocolate egg atop the hill at Two Creeks in Wheatley on Good Friday.

The Kingsville Fantasy of Lights train made an appearance at the Mayor’s Easter Egg Hunt at Lakeside Park on Saturday, offering free rides to kids and parents alike.

Toy Story’s Woody brought a smile to Eggapalooza goers on Saturday morning at Lakepoint Family Church. On the left is Emma Vitale and on the right is Emily Dyck.

Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, left, was joined by the Easter Bunny as they counted down to the Easter Egg Hunt at Lakeside Park on Saturday morning.

The Makey family hunted eggs together at the Wheatley Easter Egg Hunt at Two Creeks on Good Friday. Kurt and Emily Makey with their children Mitchell, 4, and Ella, 2, and Matthew, 1, riding in style on top of the stroller.

Dana, Madelyn, Lucy and Chad Robinson enjoyed the Easter themed festivities at Lakepoint Family Church along with other happy families on Saturday, April 8.

Photos by Paul Forman and Mark Ribble

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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

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Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post April 13, 1993

If a green lawn is a goal of local property owners, they should look to the skies for rain. That’s because a total lawn water ban will be in effect from April 19 to June 1 in Leamington and across seven other municipalities. On Thursday the Union Water system advisory committee approved the measure for the renovation period of the water tank east of Leamington.

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has been testing the quality of soil in the county as part of his school science fair project. Recently he learned that these tests have paid off as he took top prize in the Essex County Separate School Board Science Fair and a gold medal in the physical science division of the Windsor Region Science Fair.

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.

This photo is first of a series of three. Old brick home of Solomon Wigle. This was located on the south side of Seacliffe Drive, between Emily Drive and Wigle Grove, and was demolished in Spring of 1979. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com.

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

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

Is Leamington’s garbage finding its way into neighbouring Mersea Township? Deputy Reeve Dave Wilkinson posed the question to his township council colleagues at their last meeting. Wilkinson conceded he had no answers but noticed a lot more garbage dumped along rural roads since the town privatized the collection of its downtown at the first of this year.

A fire at Elias Fruit Ranch early Good Friday, determined to be arson, caused about $60,000 in damage. Leamington-Mersea firefighters arrived around 4:30 a.m. to fight the blaze, which began in the attic of the Erie Street North fruit and vegetable business, owned by Louie Elias of Leamington. The Fire Marshal’s office has confirmed that the cause was arson.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

April 1993 - The Easter Bunny made a special appearance on Friday at the Wheatley Optimist headquarters

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!

Once again this year, Leamington District Secondary School furnished the lone high school chess players in the annual Windsor Chess Classic, and once again the Bill Martens coached team impressed the organizers. Playing against the top chess players in Southwestern Ontario and Michigan, the LDSS players earned a total prize purse of $400. Top player for LDSS was Chris Takacs, who finished first in the under-1400 bracket to win a trophy and $135.

Bob Lee’s Leamington District Secondary School senior girls soccer team came up with an impressive 4-0 win over Sandwich in the season opener for both teams last Monday. Paul Forman’s junior girls lost a narrow 1-0 contest in the other match played at Leamington. Lee praised the play of Helen Hiebert, Adrienne Popa, Tammy Wolf and Angie Featherstone for their defensive effort. Sue Lapos had two goals for the seniors, with singles from Leslie Steinhoff and Tracey Reid. Allison Popa, goalie for the juniors, played very well in a losing cause.

From the Kingsville Reporter April 13, 1993

Gilbert Balteiro came home to a hero’s welcome Sunday night. Fresh from a victory at the Canadian National Junior Boxing Championships in St. John’s Newfoundland, 16-year-old Gil was greeted at the airport by his friends, family and teammates. Gilbert’s coach Doug Patterson says he felt good going into the fight and had no doubt his boxer would be victorious. The championship bout was against Saskatchewan’s Ryan Henney, which Gilbert dominated.

Clayton Bondy is only 14 but he is wise beyond his years. Since November, the St. John de Brebeuf Grade 8 student

The Kingsville Peewees took the league championship last weekend with a lopsided 8-2 victory over Dresden. Members of the team are Jason Patterson, Adam Mayer, Mike Kassian, Ron Jadischke, Ryan Pencarinha, Aaron Hunter, Aaron Pearson, Russ MacDonald, Kyle Wasyniuk, Ryan Scratch, Derek Walker, Jim Fraumeini, Joel Robinet, Joel Julien, Brandon Kovacs, Phil Fraser and Mark Wolf. The coaching staff consisted of head coach Brian Schauer, assistant coach Jamie Farias and Tyler Bradbury and manager Kyle Scratch.

The Junior C Kingsville Comets added four new names to their roster, whom they hope will take them to the top next season. The Comets organization believes that the key to a successful season starts in the offseason. Last week, Comets president Paul Guerrieri and director Kim Lewis welcomed new coach and general manager Greg Prymack, along with assistant coach Pete Slijavic and head scout Lloyd Symons. Former Comets coach Randy Knight will also be behind the bench as an assistant coach.

From the Wheatley Journal

April 14, 1993

The Romney Central School family and area residents have been following Kent County School Board of Education budget deliberations very closely since the board announced their hunt for cash may mean twinning schools to eliminate a principal. Even the possibility of a school closing may happen in their own back yard. The thought of Romney Central School closing has angered a number of Romneyites, according to one source close to the situation.

The Easter Bunny made a special appearance on Friday at the Wheatley Optimists headquarters at the yacht club building and dozens of young people searched the grounds looking for all the eggs they could get, hoping to find one or two would be worth special prizes.

The Wheatley Legion Atoms had a successful hockey season, registering 38 wins, 25 losses and seven ties. They came within a whisker of making a run to the Ontario championship. Richy Segedin led all scorers with 148 points in 67 games played. Derek Pugh was a close runner-up with 138 points in 70 games played. Penalty minute leader was Stephen Stickney, who sat in the sin bin for 128 minutes, with Brandon Fuller being the runner-up in that department with 112 minutes.

One of the district’s top baseball prospects is now playing in Iowa. Dwayne Dawson began the season this year with the Quad City River Bandits. The team is a Houston Astros affiliate and they play in the Midwest State League A ball.

at the yacht club building and dozens of young people searched the grounds looking for all the eggs they could get, hoping one or two would be worth special prizes. Katie Dierckens was a bit reluctant to show off her collection to the Easter Bunny.

April 1988 - Leamington’s tomato tourist booth received a “facelift” with a new coat of concrete and sealer before a new coat of paint was applied. Sebastien Corrado (top) and Mario Bortolin (bottom) of Colauti Bros., Windsor are seen here working on its exterior. The work was underwritten by the Heinz Co. and Chamber of Commerce.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, your emotions may cloud your judgement in the days to come. It’s better to seek the advice of a third party who can guide you without the added drama.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Messages from the universe could come across as confusing or vague, Taurus. You might need someone with cosmic intuition to help you sort out what is going on.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

A stagnant energy has been surrounding you lately, Gemini. Fortunately, you are able to brush that away soon enough and feel rejuvenated.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, if you haven’t devoted enough time lately to taking care of yourself you might awaken this week with a foggy head. Take care of yourself.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Responsibilities could have you feeling overburdened, Leo. The trick is to ask others to lighten your load. There are bound to be several volunteers willing to lend a hand.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, try not to compare yourself to others this week. Everyone is unique, with his or her own strengths and weaknesses. An unfair comparison could dampen your spirits.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

You might find it challenging to articulate your feelings to a romantic partner, Libra. If you stumble over saying the words, why not write them down, instead?

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Sometimes your pragmatic side gets into a tussle with your optimism, Scorpio. Being a realist doesn’t have to mean you give up hope. There are many things that can go your way.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, while you may feel like sleeping the week away, awaken to the possibilities before you. Numerous opportunities await, so answer the door when they knock.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

It is alright to feel uncertain about what the heart wants, Capricorn. Not everyone has things all figured out. Ponder your likes and dislikes to determine your path.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, messy work and small mistakes can sabotage all of your hard work thus far. Buckle down and focus on the details. Have someone check that everything is perfect.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

People around you may be more temperamental than usual, Pisces. Avoid offering any unsolicited advice until things quiet down.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

APRIL 9 - Kristen Stewart, Actress (33)

APRIL 10 - Mandy Moore, Singer (39)

APRIL 11 Alessandra Ambrosio, Model (42)

APRIL 12 - Saoirse Ronan, Actress (29)

APRIL 13 Allison Williams, Actress (35)

APRIL 14 - Chris Wood, Actor (35)

APRIL 15 - Luis Fonsi, Singer (45)

WORD SCRAMBLE

Spring has sprung indeed! The numbers don’t (and won’t) show it just yet but the market is definitely on an uptick! Listings are still in short supply and buyers are beginning to gain some confidence. The Bank of Canada has elected to halt any further increases until at least after Easter weekend. We shall see what they announce on April 16 and discuss the impact next month. The current market conditions in our area are very favourable for those that may have purchased a home before 2020 and are looking to upgrade or downsize to something newer. This is especially for those who are selling their home for around $550k. Call us if you want to find out what your home’s value may be and discuss our strategies to succeed in Moving you Forward!

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Residential rough-ins and repairs. Starting April 2nd 519-825-7245 will be changing to 519-324-2202. A text is preferred if capable. Call if not. ja6-tf

ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-322-8625. tf

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INCOME TAX

CONFIDENTIAL

PREPARATION OF personal, senior and farm income tax returns. Regular or E-filing. Pickup and delivery as well as contact free service available. Over 35 year’s experience. Call Tim Mousseau 519-9752414 or toll free 1-855-9752414. fe1-ap19

BEAUTIFUL 14 ACRES OF LAND - in Essex with 2 homes all redone and 2 large two-car garages. Lifetime Roofing on houses and garages. All brand-new furnaces in February. No real estate agents please. Contact 519-961-9614

ITEMS FOR SALE

ELECTRIC RECLINING CHAIR, 1 regular walker and 1 four-wheel walker with seat & basket, and two commodes. Call 519-3258603 anytime between 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ap12-19

2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER MOTORHOME - 38 ft., 57,000 miles, $35,000. 519257-0504. ap12

HIGH-END TREADMILL, recumbent bike, 2 computer tables, 2 desks, 2 large coffee tables, assortment of small tables, kitchen table w/4 chairs & hidden leaf, wine racks, sofa bed, all in mint condition. Offers accepted. Call 519-8169706. ap5-12

FOR RENT

MELROSE MANOR, LEAMINGTON - 2 bdrm apartment (2nd floor), $1,800 per month includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer. Available May 1 or possibly sooner. Call 519-325-8220. mr8-tfn

LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT APARTMENTS

Upscale and affordable apartments for rent in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building, overlooking Leamington Marina and Park. Minutes from the beach.

PUPPIES FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $15.50/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. No experience or education required. Please apply via email: careers@pinnacle-acres.com de4-tf

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vintage toys: tin-litho battery or wind-ups, diecast toys, Hot Wheels, Dinky, Corgi and more. Call Todd for a fair and free estimate 519-982-8590. mr29-ap12

VINTAGE GOLF CLUBSVintage wood head woods, irons with wood or metal shafts. Also golf bags. Very old only please. Call or text 519-567-4446. tfn

SELLING YOUR GOLD SILVER JEWELRY ALL Coins? ** Locally Owned* 55 Years of “SATISIFIED CUSTOMERS” FREE ESTIMATES NO OBLIGATION Thursday, April 13 at Unico Centre, 37 Beech St., Kingsville. Saturday, April 15 at Roma Club, 19 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington. Private Appointments FREE ESTIMATES Buying + Selling - ALL Gold + Silver JEWELRY Even some Costume Any Gold (even teeth) **OLD COINS Canada USA World War Costume

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FOR RENT

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, NEWLY RENOVATED DUPLEX in Wheatley. Walkout from living to backyard covered porch/ patio with bbq, carport –parking for 2 cars, laundry facilities. Water and internet included. $1300/ month plus hydro and gas. Available August 1st. References, first and last month required 519-3248191. ap12-tfn

NOW HIRING TRUCK DRIVERS

Seasonal Full Time & Seasonal Part Time STARTING END OF APRIL Flexible Hours.

Positions for Class D License. Positions for Class AZ License. Retirees welcome. Apply by phone 519-326-8840 ext. 3 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

NOTICE

Leamington Seeking Citizens for the Union Water Supply System Inc. Board of Directors

As a Municipal Shareholder in the Union Water Supply System Inc. (UWSS Inc.), the Municipality of Leamington is seeking interested persons to serve as independent members (not a Council member or employee) on the UWSS Inc. Board for a four-year term (2023–2026). Serving on this Board is a great way to be involved in and contribute to your community.

The UWSS Inc. was incorporated on February 24, 2023 for the purpose of acquiring, owning, constructing, operating, managing and replacing all or any part of the Union Water Supply System.

Board members will have the authority and necessary powers to manage the commercial and financial affairs of the UWSS Inc.

The UWSS Inc. Board will meet quarterly or as required by the Board. Compensation will be provided based on meeting attendance.

Applications for appointment to the UWSS Inc. Board are available on the Municipality’s website at leamington.ca/committees or at the Leamington Municipal Building located at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington. For more information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 519-326-5761 or by email at clerks@leamington.ca.

Preference will be given to residents or business owners with professional experience including but not limited to the following fields: engineering, legal, financial, information technology and accounting. Applicants must reside in the Municipality of Leamington.

The application deadline is Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM.

Call Mike & Kevin for leasing information 519-326-8819 or visit www.ska-apartmentrentals.com

Soli Deo Gloria Singers to present spring concert

The Soli Deo Gloria Singers are busy practicing for their upcoming concert ‘We Are Not Alone’ to be presented at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E., Leamington,

on Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m.

Ann Dresser is directing and Helen Brown is the piano accompanist.

The concert opens with the lovely hymn “We Are Not Alone”, the title and

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JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW: 25th annual

Join us for the awards reception on Thurs April 13, 6pm. $2000 cash prizes. Over 400 works on display from dozens of secondary schools across the region!

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MILL ST. MARKETS ARE BACK!

call for vendors + volunteers

Artists/artisans, crafts, general merch., food, beverage, +more!

Fri June 9, Aug. 18, + Sept. 15, 5-10pm.

Be apart of all 3 and save 10%. Don't wait, apply online today!

LAC FUNDRAISER @ CRAVE Family Grill + Pub

Eat some fantastic food @ CRAVE on Tues April 18 (dine in or take out) and a portion of your bill will go to support the LAC, no extra cost to you! Thanks to our friends a CRAVE!

SIP & PAINT NIGHT

Fri April 21, 7-9pm. Tickets are $65 and include 2 drink tickets, a personal charcuterie plate, all painting materials and guided instruction! Register groups of 4 or more for only $60ea. Still spaces available, purchase tickets online. Sponsored by the BIA & Cured.

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theme of the concert this year.

Most of the songs chosen for this concert are favourites of past concerts such as the rousing spiritual “Ain-a That Good News!” as well as several other spirituals such as “He Never Failed Me Yet” and “Wade in the Water”.

The young Norwegian composer, Ola Gjeilo, has written a lot of beautiful music, two of which will be sung, “Ubi Caritas” and “The Ground”, which is part of the Sunrise Mass. Mozart’s beautiful, haunting “Lacrimosa” was written on his deathbed. The melodious songs, such as Randall Thompson’s “Alleluia” and “For the Beauty of the Earth” by Philip Stopford, are included in the program.

The Soli Deo Gloria Singers men’s section will treat the audience to the popular “Shenandoah” and the women will sing “I Dreamed of Rain”.

Ann Dresser has chosen two contemporary songs featuring soloists Roger Epp and Karen Neufeld in “Give Me Jesus” and “Lead Me Lord”.

Rounding out the concert is the beautiful “Gaelic Blessing” by John Rutter.

Everyone is welcome. Admission is by a suggested donation of $15 at the door.

UMEI’s Christian Choir was recently awarded Silver Plus and a spot in the finals at the 51st Annual MusicFest Canada May 15-20 in Niagara Falls. Choir members are, in front, left to right: Director Erin Armstrong, Meghan Recker, Micah Warkentin, Olivia Coppola, Hailey St Pierre, Natalia Good, Maddie Enns, Delaney Dault. Back row: Amirah Wieler, Nathan Friesen, Peter Martens, Brayden Horne, Justin Neufeld, Cody Konrad, Sharon Latam, Isabel Neufeld, Mason Fittler, Ben Recker, Braedon Douglas, Aidan Brown. Submitted photo

UMEI Christian Vocal Choir qualifies for National MusicFest finals

On Thursday, March 30, the UMEI Christian High School Vocal Choir participated in MusicFest Windsor at The Capitol Theatre. MusicFest Windsor is a non-profit music festival that promotes and celebrates creativity through artistic expression, community engagement and musical leadership. It is an opportunity for students and educators across Southwestern Ontario to share their musical achievements through a performance venue.

“This was a great opportunity for our students to perform on a professional stage,” said Music Director Erin Armstrong. “These young people

showed dedication and perseverance as they prepared for the competition.”

The UMEI Vocal Choir consists of 20 students from Grades 9 to 12, some of whom entered high school with no prior vocal experience.

“Mrs. Armstrong creates an environment where everyone wants to do their best,” said Grade 10 student Peter Martens.

The choir performed three pieces that were then adjudicated. They were celebrated specifically for their confidence, stage presence and projection.

“It was great to hear that the judges were impressed by the sound our

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small choir can make!” said Grade 9 student Delaney Dault. “It was a really rewarding experience.”

UMEI was awarded Silver Plus, with an official invitation to perform at the 51st Annual MusicFest Canada Finals in Niagara Falls. Grade 12 student Maddie Enns was awarded the Outstanding Musician Award.

“We are so proud of our students for their hard work, which led to confidence and beautiful four-part harmony on the stage,” said Principal Sonya Bedal. “It’s safe to say that, after a short break during the pandemic, music is back in full swing at UMEI!”

Bridge scores: Roy Trowell 3690, Bert Patrick 2570, Mandy Hric 1650. Euchre: John Gerhardt

107, Sharie Blythe 95, Willy Fittler 93. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt and Sharie Blythe tied with 6. Pepper: Winnie Moore 205, Ken Salter 202, Bob Bell 158. Most peppers: Ken Salter and Winnie Moore tied at 4.

It was a special day as members celebrated the

68th Wedding Anniversary of Ken and Eileen Salter with pizza. Ken and Eileen have had a busy life, traveling the world but still rooted in Essex County.

They raised their family here and continue their lives here. They love playing cards as many days

of the week as they can. Members wish them continued health and happiness!

Cards are played on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Unico Centre. Come join the group if you are over 50 and want to meet new friends. Play starts at 12:45 p.m.

President Bob Bell welcomed 27 Kingsville Friendly Club members who came out to play cards on Tuesday, April 4. Welcome to newest member Don Jackson.

Flyers are champs of the west; await Sutherland series

By C. Scott Holland

On Thursday, April 6, the Leamington Flyers completed one quest of the 2022-23 playoffs. They beat the St. Marys Lincolns 3-1 to take the fifth game of the series and capture the West Conference (Bill Weir) trophy as the playoff champions.

The scenario had been set Tuesday night when they lost a heartbreaker 3-1 in St. Marys after leading 1-0 for 54 minutes.

The Lincolns evened the score and then took a 2-1 lead on a powerplay goal. They added an empty-net tally in the final when the Flyers had lifted starter Bryce Walcarius for an extra attacker.

Owen Holmes notched the lone Flyers’ goal in the second period.

With the stage set, the Flyers hosted the Lincolns for game five last Thursday at the Highbury Canco arena, which was filled with 1,546 fans — the majority of whom supported the Flyers.

From the start, the crowd chants began and

while the Flyers dominated the opening 20 minutes of play, it was scoreless.

The Flyers continued to dominate and tabbed the all-important first goal 57 seconds into the second period when Owen Holmes deposited the handiwork of Ryan MacPherson and Connor MacPherson into an open side of the net.

At 5:18, the Flyers put a second goal up as Trevor LaRue and Anthony Ciaramitao’s hard work left Hayden Reid with a rebound that was shovelled past starter Mateo Lalama.

What was certainly the prettiest play of the night came when Owen Holmes initiated a twoon-one play with the two MacPhersons leading a rush on which Connor MacPherson caught brother Ryan MacPherson’s pass and banked it past Lalama for a convincing 3-0 lead.

Heading into the third period and ahead 3-0, the Flyers’ classic defense mode took over while

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Bruce Walcarius stopped shot after shot and only relinquished one goal. That tally came at the end of a Lincolns’ powerplay midway through the third and posed no threat.

When the final 10 seconds reeled off the clock, the crowd was roaring with joy and the celebration began.

Mateo Lalama finished the game with 30 saves, while Walcarius made 32.

Head coach Dale Mitchell was as elated as anyone. “I am extremely happy for everyone,” he said. “I am thankful to the owners for giving me the opportunity to coach this group. And I am happy for the all the fans and volunteers who have supported us, not only at home but on the road as well.”

Mitchell went on to praise his team. “Last but not least, the players for battling and sacrificing their bodies all season and reaching a goal we set for ourselves from day one,” he added. “The entire team and town should be

forever grateful to those young men.”

It was Leamington’s third time winning the Bill Weir Trophy.

Goaltender Bryce Walcarius was named the West Playoff MVP and teammate Ryan MacPher-

son was the West’s top playoff scorer with 21 points (7 g., 14 a.).

Walcarius’ record was elevated to 11-1 with a 1.41 gaa.

The Flyers will start their quest for the Sutherland Cup on the road in

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Stratford on Friday, April 14, with game two against Hamilton in Leamington on Sunday, April 16 at 5:10 pm. The top two seeds of the round-robin will then meet for the Sutherland Cup.

Leamington Flyers fan Emery Fehr got a stray puck at Game 5 on Thursday, April 6. Submitted photo

The Leamington Flyers celebrate their game 5 win over the St. Marys Lincolns on Thursday, April 6. With the win, the Flyers advance to the Sutherland Cup round-robin playoff. Scott Holland photos Flyers goalie Bryce Walcarius hoists the Bill Weir Trophy after the game.

READY TO TEE OFF

This group was out on the greens Saturday morning, April 8, at Kingsville Golf Course and ready to tee off in the cool windy weather. The golf course officially opened April 6 with fully booked tee-off times for the entire holiday weekend. In the photo above, from left, arefriends Kenyon Moniz, Zach Hickmott, Griffin Robinson and Michael Hickmott.

To the left, Michael Hickmott tees off as the group gets underway. Golf will be in full swing from now until November.

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KDHS rolling into spring sports

By Hayden Nurse

With all winter sports seasons finished, the Kingsville District High School Cavaliers have rolled into the spring sports season.

Both senior boys and senior girls soccer teams won their season opener against Leamington.

Senior girls captain, Teagan Handley, dominated the midfield and led the team with four goals in their 9-0 home opener.

The senior boys took to the field at Leamington and captain Kohen Colenutt led the way with two goals in a 5-1 victory.

The badminton team has been picked and athletes have begun training and improving before their first exhibition play.

The track and field team at KDHS has started up and athletes have been training in various events to build up their strength, speed, power and endurance for the upcoming main event, WECSSAA.

To help gain experience, they will be participating in the WECSSAA all-comers meets that will be held soon, to scout out the competition in the area and prepare for the real deal.

Baseball tryouts have

commenced and the team has been picked. With a strong group of grade 12s, this year the Cavs baseball team is looking to make a deep playoff run. Girls softball tryouts will start soon.

Last week, KDHS built and entered two junior hockey teams (grade 9 and 10) in the Belle River junior hockey tournament. Despite the determination and high skill calibre, both teams were eliminated in round robin play. Check back for more Cav sports updates in the future!

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Centre midfielder Sebastian Murillo-Ibanez attacks forward. Hayden Nurse photo

Badminton Club hosts invitational tournament

After a three-year absence, the Leamington Badminton Club hosted its 55th annual Spring

Doubles/Singles Tournament at the Nature Fresh Farms Complex from March 31 to April 2.

With over $4,000 in cash prizes, the tournament drew 235 entries from across the region, making

it one of the largest draws. Events included Ladies/ Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles and Ladies/

Men’s Singles, as well as a Junior Singles draw for girls/boys, grades 6-12.

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Stars U11 B girls reach Hamilton semi-finals

The Southpoint Stars U11 ‘B’ travel hockey team experienced an extraordinary 2022-23 season that showcased the unwavering determination and spirit of young athletes.

The team began their journey facing immense challenges, including

more than 20 consecutive losses. Despite the doubt surrounding their performance, the girls remained focused and determined to turn their season around.

A hard-fought first win ignited a spark within the team that fueled their newfound determination, paving the way for more victories. By the end of the season, there wasn’t a single team in the entire league they couldn’t compete with or beat.

opponents and rose to the challenge, winning their first three games.

Among these victories was a triumph over a higher-level BB team — Brampton Canadettes — who ultimately went on to win the tournament.

Later that day, the Stars entered the semi-finals as the number one team, facing that same Brampton team in a heart-wrenching semi-final match that went into overtime and ended in a shootout with Brampton on top.

The team awaits the game start.

As the Stars entered the final big tournament of the year in Hamilton on the April 1-2 weekend, they faced tough

What started as a group of 15 random kids transformed into a tightly knit team, and the bond they formed was nothing short of magical. The Southpoint Stars’ season will forever be etched in the hearts of these young athletes, their coaches, their families, and everyone who witnessed their incredible journey.

Hockey Hall of Fame Exhibit coming to Leamington April 22-23

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Minor Hockey Association has announced that the Hockey Hall of Fame’s highly anticipated exhibit is coming to Leamington later this month.

The exhibit will feature 20 themed showcases, including NHL Original Six teams like the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs, as well as its

NHL legends display of goaltenders, defencemen, forwards and officials.

Hockey fans will also have the opportunity to experience some of the NHL’s most iconic moments up close and personal. The exhibit will include showcases dedicated to the NHL Stanley Cup, as well as Wayne Gretzky – The Legend.

In addition to these showcases, the exhibit will also feature a range

of other themes, including military hockey history, aboriginal hockey and international teams like Team Canada Pro Classics, Team Canada Olympics, Team Canada World Junior Championships and Team Canada Women’s.

Junior hockey fans won’t be left out either, as the exhibit will showcase OHL Memorial Cups and OHL first Overall NHL Draft Picks. And for those

looking for some interactive fun, there will be an electronic hockey net, radar cage, goalie challenge, mini rink zone, skee puck and bubble hockey games to enjoy.

The exhibit will be on display at the Nature Fresh Recreational Centre located at 249 Sherk St. in Leamington on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 23 from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. General admission is just

$10 per person, and children two and under can attend for free.

As a thank you to players and coaches, everyone who is registered with Southpoint Minor Hockey and Essex-Southpoint Hockey will receive a free wrist band and will be able to attend the exhibit for free.

And that’s not all! The Hockey Hall of Fame is also bringing four historical NHL trophies from

its collection, making this a must-see event for any hockey fan.

The event has been made possible with the support of partnering sponsors Southern Logistics, Leamington Food Outlet and Meteor Systems.

Mark your calendars now so you can experience the thrill of hockey history up close and personal.

Ladies D Flight finalists, left to right, Alice Chen and Summer Lu (Windsor), defeated Emma Harder and Trang Harder (Leamington).

Men’s D Flight finalists, left to right, Martin Au and Andy Li (Windsor) lost to Zach Mann and Gabe Berard (Leamington). Photos submitted

Ryan Harder and numerous volunteers ensured that the tournament ran smoothly.

The Southpoint Stars U11 B travel team, back row, from left: Jenn Bondy (assistant coach), Noah Fleming (assistant coach), Wynne St. Aubin, Isla Thiele, Teegan St. Aubin, Shawn Market (assistant coach), Jason Melo (head coach). Middle row, from left: Jenn Cardoso (trainer), Talia Buchenauer, Charley Market, Maddie Cardoso, Maya Carey, Mackenzie Coulter. Front row, kneeling: Eva McKeen, Grace Couto, Emma Robinson, Ella Fleming, Lily Wolters, Ciara Bondy. In front is goalie Gemma Melo. Absent from photo is manager Kelly Melo. Photos submitted

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