Southpoint Sun - August 9, 2023

Hogs for Hospice once again wows large audience

By Mark Ribble

A vital aspect of the community was given a huge leg-up on the weekend as thousands descended upon Leamington’s Seacliff Park for the annual Hogs for Hospice Motorcycle Rally, August 4-6.

Things kicked off Friday night with a rock and roll concert night featuring Creed lead singer Scott Stapp and his band, with opening act Honeymoon Suite.

Both acts brought some lively rock songs and great memories back to the park for a packed hill and pit area at the Sunset Amphitheatre.

Honeymoon Suite’s last visit to Leamington was in about 1985, where they played a concert at the height of their popularity at the Roller Alley

— now the Leamington Portuguese Club. Stapp performed many Creed hits, including a moving rendition of Arms Wide Open.

Canada’s Honeymoon Suite hit the crowd with hits like Burning in Love and New Girl Now, both hits from 1984.

The afterparty at the Roma Club was packed with concert-goers and local residents who wanted to enjoy a good time.

Saturday morning’s Tour The Tip had area residents lining the streets leading to Point Pelee as about 1,000 motorcycles made the trip through the area. Many of them made the trip to Kingsville, where the streets were closed to welcome the riders for a few hours of music, food drink and celebration.

Lots of activity, meanwhile, was happening at Seacliff Park, where many watched the shows of the FMX Pro-Riders group, who put on exciting aerial jumps along Seacliff Drive.

Food and merchandise vendors lined the pathways of the park, giving the event a true festival atmosphere.

Saturday night, the lineups were indicative of the crowd gathering inside the confines of the concert venue as over 6,000 people jam-packed the Sunset Amphitheatre hill and pit area for the country music show.

A Thousand Horses got the crowd warmed up nicely for headliner Jake Owen, who hit the stage around 9 pm, performing hits like Beachin’ and The One That Got Away.

According to Hogs committee member Joe Oswald, this was the first concert they’ve held in the event’s history where it was sold out before the event, with no tickets available at the gate.

Sunday included the Biker Games Rodeo put on by the Bad Examples Riders Club, who also held a junior biker rodeo prior to the adult version.

Oswald and his committee — Donnie Pacheco, Dave Hodare, Brian Cornies, Tim Iles, Kevin Safrance and Benji Mastronardi — orchestrated a perfect weekend for all involved.

Oswald was quick to credit the over-400 volunteers who work hard before, during and after the event and also the corporate sponsors, who make the event more financial-

ly feasible to put on. Volunteers were visible in their orange or white t-shirts at every turn, whether out on the streets directing traffic, at the gates, or throughout the park helping shuttle people back and forth.

Oswald said the weekend couldn’t have gone any better.

“I don’t know if there’s a better word than perfect,” he said.

The true winner of course, is the Hospice, Erie Shores Campus, which will benefit from the weekend proceeds and those of the 50-50 raffle, which was sitting at just over $300,000 at press time.

Tickets for that are available until Thursday at 11:59 pm by visiting hogsforhospice.com.

SCOTT STAPP JAKE OWEN

Resource Centre in Wheatley receives CKCF grant

The Chatham Kent Community Foundation (CKCF) and the South Kent Wind Community Fund, a donor-advised fund of the CKCF, presented grant cheques totalling more than $350,000 to over 40 grant recipients at their Annual General Meeting held in June.

Locally, the Village Resource Centre in Wheatley received a $30,500 grant to purchase equipment and supplies, pay honoraria for instructors

and pay for subscriptions for online applications for life skills workshops in Wheatley. Funding includes a contribution from the South Kent Wind Community Fund. The remaining grants were to charitable organizations and groups across Chatham-Kent.

The Chatham Kent Community Foundation is a broad-based, volun-

teer-driven, philanthropic organization creating, preserving and growing perpetual funds to help donors to have an everlasting impact on the development of the community through grants to registered charitable organizations.

The South Kent Wind Community Fund is a donor-advised fund within the Chatham-Kent Com-

munity Foundation that was created by South Kent Wind LP, together with the Chatham Kent Community Foundation. The fund began with an initial donation of $1 million in the spring of 2013, and over its 20-year operational life South Kent Wind LP will contribute another $10 million to the fund.

Progress is being made on the new concrete floor at the Kingsville Arena. A steady pour of concrete continued for 21 hours beginning on July 31, resulting in about 200 cubic metres of cement being poured. In the photo above, the concrete is being wet-cured with water to ensure it doesn’t get too hot. Ball Construction out of Waterloo was awarded the tender for the job, which was included in this year’s budget at a cost of $1.6 million, including new boards installation. Town officials say that the arena is on track to meet their November 1 ice target date.

SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand

Greenway Jam this weekend in Kingsville

The 2023 Greenway Jam — brought to you by the Kingsville Music Society — takes place in Kingsville this weekend as numerous acts take to the four stages at the Kingsville waterfront on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 11, 12 and 13.

The Main Stage at Mettawas Park will feature an opening ceremony at 6 pm, followed by opening acts Reggaddiction, Melon Jimenez and Lara Wong and Union Duke. Popular singer-songwriter Steve Poltz takes the stage at 8:55 and the Sadies hit the stage at 9:55 pm.

On Saturday, the water-

front will be a hub of activity with the entire area teeming with music, songwriting sessions, comedy and other activities throughout the morning and afternoon.

The Grovedale Stage, Harbourview Stage and Lighthouse Stage will all be active throughout the day with the Main Stage kicking off at 6 pm with popular folk singer Valdy, followed by The Accidentals, Okan, Joel Plaskett and the Paul Langlois Band.

On Sunday, the Main Stage will start up at 12 noon, with Melon Jimenez and Lara Wong, Colin

Gronert and Okan taking the stage, followed by James Gordon, Allison Brown, Sarah Beatty and Christopher Jackson at 1:15, James Gordon and Festival Song at 2:15, Joel Plaskett, Union Duke and Valdy at 2:30 and Digging Roots at 3:45.

The weekend pass is $100 and all kids 16 and under are free.

Weekend passes are available at Ernie’s TV and Furniture and at the Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre in Kingsville, as well as The Bank Social Pub in Cottam. Visit kingsvillemusicsociety.com for a more detailed schedule.

Business Excellence finalists announced

The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce recently announced the finalists for the 2023 Business Excellence Awards.

The 29th annual awards banquet will be held at the Roma Club on September 13, 2023. Nominations were submitted online and judges from the Business Excellence Awards Committee and Chamber Executives from around Ontario voted to choose the finalists.

Here are this year’s finalists:

Small Business Excellence 1-9 Employees — Fehr Car Wash, Le Bike Shop, MCC Thrift on Mill.

Small Business Excellence 10-50 employees — Cured Craft Brewery Company, Chartwell Leamington.

Industrial/Manufacturing Excellence — South Essex Fabricating, UniFab.

Innovation — Mastronardi Produce Ltd., Southpoint Automation, Under Sun Acres.

Youth Excellence — Jes-

sica DeSantis (winner).

Young Entrepreneur — Anthony Abraham (First Aid by Anthony), Ed Krahn (Counter Effects), Hallie Westwood (Orchid Media), Katie Radford (Sona).

Invest in a World Class Workforce — Mastronardi Produce, South Essex Fabricating.

Excellence in Food Service ¸— Bradt’s Butcher Block, El Mercadito, Original Guys Pizza Pies, Riviera Maya.

Custome First — ER Vol-

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lans Ltd., Fehr Car Wash, Melo LLP (Jason Melo), 876 Barber Shop.

Welcoming Accessibility Award — The Bank Theatre, Ursa Major Learning Service and Centre, Walmart.

Warm Welcome — Digital Dragonfly, Dream BnB Hospitality, Freddy’s.

Grow South Essex — Crave Family Grill and Pub, SK Cornerstone Group, Thiessen Orchards.

Positive Professionals — Katherine Albuquerque (Albuquerque Account-

ing), Jason Melo (Melo LLP), Faith Monaco (Impact Health and Fitness), Mike Wiens (Sawatsky, Balzer and Wiens LLP).

Two other awards will bre announced on Septem-

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ber 13 — Libro Director’s Choice Award and the Alf Bennie Award.

Tickets go fast, so be sure to call the chamber of Commerce to book your spot at 519-326-2721.

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The Slocan Ramblers on the main stage at the 2022 Greenway Jam SUN archives

SOUTH RIVER SLIM AT TWO CREEKS

South River Slim loves to have fun with his music and it shows. He and his band will be on the Two Creeks Conservation Area stage Sunday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m. They were a huge hit at Windsor’s Bluesfest. No admission, but the hat is passed to help offset costs. Food and drink available from the Scouts, as well as craft beer from Cured. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. In case of rain, the show will go on in the pavilion. Two Creeks is on Kent Rd. 1, a kilometre north of Wheatley. For the full summer lineup, check out the website at twocreeks.ca.

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SHARK WEEK DISPLAY

Priscilla and Trevor Marentette are used to vehicles slowing down when they go by their Road 5 home northeast of Leamington. They usually have a display of some sort in their front yard depending upon the holiday at hand. They’ve done Halloween, Christmas, Easter and other events. Last month, the couple put up a Shark Week display to commemorate the popular Discovery Channel theme. The two are avid shark fans and have even sponsored two hammerhead sharks by the names of Mia and Babu. The sharks are currently swimming somewhere off the coast of Australia. Priscilla is seen here in the middle of the display. The couple lives in the 800 block of Mersea Road 5, about a mile east of Highway 77.

SECC holding back-to-school food drive

In recognition of South Essex Community Council’s (SECC) 50th Anniversary, SECC is running a back-to-school food drive in support of the Salvation Army Leamington Food Bank, Kingsville Community Food Bank and the Village Resource

Centre - Wheatley Area Food Bank to ensure students start the year right.

Donations can be dropped off at SECC’s Leamington office (215 Talbot St. E.) or SECC’s Kingsville office (313 Main St. E., Unit 21). Donations will be accepted

until August 18.

The items that are most needed are: peanut butter, jam, breakfast cereal, mac & cheese dinner, dry pasta, canned meat (ham, tuna, chicken), rice, canned fruit or fruit cups, canned corn, pancake mix, syrup, juice

boxes, school-safe snacks (with the peanut and nut free mark), instant coffee, salad dressing, chicken noodle soup and cream of mushroom soup, personal hygiene items, and toiletry items.

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Erie

Shores

Health Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director

Jeff Lewis, Chair of Erie Shores Health Foundation (ESHF), announced the appointment of Penny J. Bellhouse as the Foundation’s Executive Director effective August 14th.

In making the announcement, Mr. Lewis shared, “Ms. Bellhouse, who has roots in the community, has over 15 years of experience in developing strong philanthropic partnerships and encouraging volunteer engagement to benefit health care organizations.

We are delighted to welcome Penny and her family back to our community and look forward to working with her to advance the missions of our hospital, Erie Shores HealthCare, and the Hospice, Erie Shores Campus.”

Penny Bellhouse, who most recently led the Norfolk Hospital Foundation indicated, “I am delighted to be joining the exceptional team at ESHF and making my new home in Essex County, closer to my family. I look forward to being part of Erie Shores Health Foundation and this beautiful community. I am excited to be involved in expanding and positioning the Foundation for the future.”

Erie Shores Health Foundation, through the generosity of our community, raises funds to support Erie Shores HealthCare and the Hospice, Erie Shores Campus to enhance the quality of health care in Essex County.

Thank you

PENNY BELLHOUSE Executive Director, Erie Shores Health Foundation

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Memories of fall triggered by cool evening

With the cool weather onMonday evening, it felt like a fall day in the Sun Parlour of Canada.

I’m sure we’ll be back to summer before the ink dries on this page but it was a nice cool evening to wrap up a busy holiday weekend.

It made me think about my favourite time of year — autumn.

Back when I was a kid, as summer’s end drew near, I would lament not seeing my Windsor friends until the following spring but the silver lining was always that fall brought new adventures.

The Windsor friends I refer to were Steven Maillioux and Jimmy Reid, whose parents owned cabins at Point Pelee.

They would show up on the first Monday of summer vacation and usually stay until Labour Day weekend.

It was always a bittersweet goodbye with a “so long, see you next year.”

When I was very young there were about 10 cabins that were privately owned but each rented a portion of the property next door to us. When that property was sold to the federal government in the mid sixties, all of

those cabin owners struck a deal with my dad to rent space on our property. They then moved the cabins over to our place for the remainder of the years we lived there — until 1974.

The summertime fun gave way to fall dreams as the weather cooled.

It really seemed like baseball wrapped up and then hockey got going right away.

My love of both sports gave way to the other as the seasons changed.

By the time minor ball was done, I was ready to hit the ice. By the time hockey finished in the spring, I looked forward to the start of good old Kinsmen Baseball.

Fall also brought hunting season for my family, and my dad uncles and brothers got excited about duck season and pheasant season in particular. I was too young but did tag along on a few occasions.

By the time hockey got going Halloween was on the horizon and that was my most favourite thing as a kid.

More often than not I was a vampire because I was already pasty white (not a sun worshipper at all), and my hair had a

certain cowlick that could be slicked back and looked like Dracula.

Point Pelee in the mid-to-late sixties was a great place for trick or treating because you always kind of knew who was giving out the good stuff.

Mrs. Knight’s peanut brittle was always a treat. I mentioned that a few years ago in this space and Mrs. Knight dropped off some brittle for me.

My dad would drive the car down the main road inside the park and my mom and I would get out and walk up the laneways to the front door.

My plastic orange pumpkin was usually pretty close to full when I got home.

My love for Halloween molasses kisses began way back then and continues to this very day, although my aging teeth would beg to differ.

I can still find the good ones at Bulk Barn when the season comes along and manager Graydon Walling usually reaches out to let me know when they are in stock.

Kids these days don’t know what they are missing.

Instead they get the fun size chocolate bars which aren’t fun

1957 Flxible Starliner bus

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

Editor’s note: The word Flxible appears purposely mispelled in this column.

Southern Ontario resident Larry Ferg is restoring a rare 1957 Flxible Starliner raised-roof bus.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

at all.

I’ve lamented in this column before about how they would have ever come up with the phrase ‘fun size’.

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clal them — sweaters.

To me, ‘fun size’ would be those giant Hershey chocolate bars they used to give out to the student who won the read-athon or sold the most chocolate bars in the annual school fundraisers.

Now the kids sell meat and popcorn and cheese and usually do that two or three times a school year.

No giant chocolate bar for the winner either. They usually get a t-shirt or something, which I guess is better for the teeth.

Fall also ushered in our annual leaf fights and piles and piles of burning leaves, which I still love the smell of to this day.

The best thing about the new hockey season?

When the coach or sponsor came walking in after the game with that old wooden tray from the old arena canteen filled with 15 cups of pop. That was a treat.

And of course, the first Saturday of the season was always special because we got to pick our jerseys — or as we used to

The early bird always got the worm, so I made sure I was there early to get the number of my choice, which at the time was 14 for Dave Keon.

Other special times spent in that old barn included playing floor hockey in the corners of the rink, usually near the ladies washroom in the southeast corner — and making sure Mr. Dickson (and later Specs) didn’t find out.

We also explored the press box more than once, sneaking up to hear the conversations going on up there during minor hockey games.

The north end always held a little mystery for us young kids, but as we learned when we got older, that was the end you wanted to dress in because the rooms were a lot bigger down there.

Later, as a coach, I didn’t like dressing at the north end because it was that much further to walk with the water bottles and jerseys.

The memories all come back as fall fast approaches.

Here is Larry’s story:

“In 1912, Hugo H. Young of Ohio invented a flexible connection that attached a sidecar to a motorcycle allowing the sidecar wheel to stay on the ground when the mo-

torcycle leaned around curves. In 1913, he incorporated ‘Flxible Company’ and one ‘e’ was removed so the name could be trademarked.

“Our bus was purchased in 1957 by the Greater Vancouver Airport Authority, taking passengers from the airport to downtown Vancouver. Years later, someone bought it, converted it

into a motor home, and drove it from Alaska to Mexico. Another person then bought it but stored it.

“We saw it in July 2016 and bought it in December. My wife told me four times to buy it before I did! In 2017, I retired and we moved to a nice property with a large shop for the bus and a house we could live in!

“Since 2018, I have replaced suspension parts, new brakes, new sheet metal, repaired wheel wells, stripped off primer and repainted it myself. Wiring needs replacing and certifying it safe for the road. I will then install cupboards, bathroom, kitchen, etc.”

Always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca

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Larry Ferg (left) and Bill Sherk in front of Larry’s 1957 Flxible Starliner bus.

Back in 1988, “Fast Car” was written and released in June by an American singer-songwriter, Tracy Chapman.

There was something very special about this

song and it caught on quickly.

Mostly set to an acoustic guitar, its story line was simple, being about a poor working woman trying to break away from

TWEPI launches Follow the Flavours culinary food trail

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) has launched the tastiest trail in all of Ontario to celebrate the cultural diversity of the region through food: Follow the Flavours.

Follow the Flavours is a culinary discovery route highlighting 25 businesses of distinct cultural backgrounds across the region.

Foodies and curious explorers can go to www.followtheflavours.ca and register for their free digital pass to allow them to explore a world of new tastes, sensation and delights. The Follow the Flavours trail is a self-guided experience that will take users across Windsor and Essex County to restaurants that feature food that tells a story. Get lured in with mouth-watering options from Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, Italian, German, African, Caribbean and Mexican cuisines.

Local restaurants include Cancunsito Mexican Cuisine, Firdous Lebanese Grill, Hot Tacos Restaurant, Hot Tacos Street Food, Riviera Maya Grill and Tacos Tony in Leamington, and El Diablo and Mettawas Station Italian Mediterranean Grill in Kingsville. More information, as well as the 16 Tecumseh and Windsor locations, can be found at www.followtheflavours.ca.

In addition to great tastes, users will also have the opportunity to win the more they explore the participating partners. Just check in at three or more participating partners each quarter for the chance to win 1-of-4 foodie experiences from a Follow the Flavours partner including cooking classes, group tastings and gourmet date nights.

Leamington Bridge scores

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

July 31: North/South - 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd George Hildebrandt and Frank Duransky, 3rd Bob Bell and Sally Bell. East/West - 1st Ross Macintosh and Agnes Fraser, 2nd Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Rowe Deans and Shirley Morel.

August 7: North/South - 1st Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Kate Comiskey and Frank Duransky, 3rd Sharon Lutz and Remi Fournier. East/West - 1st George Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd Rowe Deans and Shirley Morel, 3rd Ross Macintosh and Agnes Fraser.

her life of poverty.

This song stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for an amazing 21 weeks that year and reached #6 in August.

Chapman would go on to win Grammy Awards in 1988 for Best New Artist and Pop Female Vocalist.

Tracy also had success eight years later in the spring of 1996 when her song “Give Me One Reason” reached the top 3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 where it sat for five consecutive weeks and was on the Hot 100 chart for an incredible 39 weeks.

Unfortunately, Chapman’s hit music days sort of ended after that with none of her last three single releases from Oc-

tober 1998 through April of 2000 even reaching the Billboard Hot 100.

Tracy Chapman finds new fortune with Fast Car cover FLASHBACK RADIO with

Personally, I’ve always particularly liked “Fast Car” but found it missing something that I could never quite pinpoint or describe. Her voice sounded almost haunting at times.

I remember saying to someone years ago that I always thought “Fast Car” seemed to be stuck in neutral at times and that Tracy needed a boost.

However, on a bright note, as the writer of “Fast Car”, Tracy kept making lots of money on that song when others either sang or recorded it.

But the gates truly opened a couple of months ago and it finally

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got its boost when country singer Luke Combs recorded “Fast Car” and gave it that extra gas. The song now has a punch that seemed to be lacking on Chapman’s original version.

And who could have expected a country singer taking it all the way up to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in recent months and, at the same time, have it stand at number one on the Hot

100 Country Chart? Surprised herself, Tracy told Billboard in a July 6 report, “I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honoured to be there.”

Of course, all and all, now, as the writer of “Fast Car”, she is making well over $500,000 this year in song writing royalties alone.

Who wouldn’t be honoured?

SUN PARLOUR RODEO BIDS A FOND FAREWELL

After 20 events, the Pavao family and their committee can hold their heads high as the Sun Parlour Rodeo closed the final curtain on the event with an exciting 20th weekend of shows on that

popular property along Road 4 north of Ruthven.

Nelson Carvalho joined John and Rina Pavao and their daughters on stage for the final show Sunday, August 6, thank-

ing everyone for their support over the past 22 years.

They’ve raised over $850,000 for various local charities over those years.

The show included bull riding, trick

riding, barrel racing and lots of fun and laughter for the sold-out crowd.

Rawhide Rodeo has partnered with Sun Parlour Rodeo since day one to provide a top-notch family-oriented show.

The group that started it all, from left, are Vanessa Cervini, Jennifer Chevalier, John Pavao, Stephanie Pavao, Nelson Carvalho and Rina Pavao.

This youngster was trying his best to stay up on this young steer.

SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand

Trick riding is an integral part of most rodeos.

Barrel racing is always an exciting segment of the Sun Parlour Rodeo.

The excitement level rises, as does the danger level, when the bull riding takes place.

This young cowboy was seen making his way across the arena during a break in the action.

Nancy Margaret Dyck

February 21, 1961 – August 4, 2023

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Nancy Margaret Dyck (Hiebert) on Friday, August 4, 2023 after a courageous ninemonth battle with cancer.

Nancy was the cherished wife of David for almost 40 years, dear mother of Andrew, Samuel (Olivia) and Joel Dyck, loving daughter to William and Pauline (predeceased in 2021) Hiebert, and devoted sister to Alan (Kirsi), Brenda (Phil) and Janet (Dave).

Nancy was born in Kitchener into a loving family that gave her a secure foundation of faith and faithfulness. At age 15 she made a decision that would shape the rest of her life. She had come to know the gospel through the witness of Stanley Park Baptist Church, and she decided to trust in the saving grace of Jesus Christ and be baptized.

As a young child she discovered the beauty of music and began to learn the violin. In school, she was blessed with outstanding music teachers who encouraged her as a vocalist. As a teenager, she had leading roles in musicals at Eastwood Collegiate, performed in numerous choirs and orchestras, and became a sought-after soloist. It was no surprise when she decided to major in vocal music at Wilfrid Laurier University.

During those years, while singing in a youth choir, she met the love of her life, and they were married in 1983. After she completed teacher’s college, Nancy and David spent two years serving with Mennonite Brethren Mission in Hyderabad, India. These were formative years, and when they returned to Canada, Nancy began her teaching career at Three Bridges, Heidelberg and Wellesley Public Schools. Her students adored her. Three years later they moved to California where Nancy was employed as music director at First Baptist Church Kingsburg, an English teacher at Fresno Pacific University, and where she enjoyed studies at Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary. This fast-paced life appealed to Nancy’s personality, and she took every opportunity to grow and excel.

When David graduated from seminary in January 1992, they moved to Edmonton, Alberta. Nancy proved remarkably resilient and again found work as an elementary music teacher at Thorncliffe Public School. Three years later she experienced her deepest joy when she became a mother, first to Andrew David in 1995, then Samuel James in 1997, and then Joel Cameron 1999. To say her boys were a handful is an understatement, but Nancy proved equal to the challenge. She devoted the next decade to creating a loving home for her family, cooking nutritious meals, sewing clothes, planning vacations, and teaching her boys to be responsible young men. On the side, she studied choral conducting at the University of Alberta, sang in community choirs, taught music at Westglen Public School, and served in ministry at Lendrum Mennonite Brethren Church.

After 15 years the family moved to Leamington, Ontario. It was not an easy move for Nancy. But once again, she reinvented herself and began Miss Nancy’s music studio. Through piano lessons and early childhood music classes she shared her love of music with hundreds of young children. It was during these years that she directed the Soli Deo Gloria singers, conducting over 25 concerts. She also devoted herself to the Leamington United Mennonite Church, leading the Levite Choir, serving in Kid’s Club, hosting many people in her home, and supporting David’s ministry. And one year ago, she was overjoyed to welcome her first daughter, Olivia, into the family.

In November 2022, Nancy began the hardest journey of her life. She had surgery to remove a brain tumor and was diagnosed with terminal cancer. It was devastating for her and all who loved her. No matter how hard she fought, the disease stole more and more of her precious life. Our hearts were crushed when she took her final breath and left our aching arms. We now give thanks for her beautiful life, her cheerful spirit, her boundless energy, her tender heart, her faithful devotion, her determined parenting, her servant heart, and most of all her undying faith in God that kept her going through all the joys and sorrows of life. We miss her terribly. But we give thanks for a life well lived and for our faith in the eternal promises of God, that we will meet again on the other side.

Nancy’s family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 10 at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street, Leamington.

Visitation will continue on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service in the sanctuary at 11 a.m. The funeral will also be available online at https://www.youtube. com/@lumcchurch3839/streams Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery and a reception will follow at the Roma Club.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated and can be made to Missionary Aviation Fellowship or Mennonite Central Committee Ukraine. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home 14 Russel Street, Leamington, ON, 519-326-2631. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Hort Society announces June’s Fabulous Garden award winners

By Susan Ross

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For June, July and August 2023, members of the Leamington Horticultural Society’s Landscape and Tree Committee are visiting the Fabulous Garden nominated properties, which are judged on the criteria of balance, curb appeal, variety, visual impact, planning and integration. If you would like to nominate someone for this award, nominations can be emailed to lhsfabulousgarden@gmail.com or call 519-326-4841.

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The winners for June are Nick and Brenda Wilhelm and Deb Amoyote.

Nick and Brenda Wilhelm’s compact, well maintained front yard at 9 Westmoreland Avenue offers a good variety of plants, annuals and perennials, both native and cultivated. Since 2007, they have fine-tuned the outlook from their comfy porch, which is enhanced by flowers in hanging baskets and framed by evergreens. A bubbling rock attracts thirsty birds. Congrats on a fine job! The committee felt it was time to re-visit and re-award Deb Amoyote’s gardens at 368 Robson Road, also a winner in

Dorothy Myers

Dorothy Myers (nee Griggs) passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the age of 96 years.

Predeceased by her husbands Morley Lambier and Ambrose Myers. Survived by daughters Gloria Jackson (late Frank Kartye) and Judith DiDomenico (Raffaele), numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Marion Robinson (late Percy) and survived by sister Norma Dawson (late Wayne).

Dorothy loved people, music, dancing and quiet times at the Marina.

The family plans to celebrate Dorothy’s life with an intimate gathering.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society of your choice would be appreciated by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

2016. This property is always perfectly kept… beautiful with healthy, colourful perennials such as clematis, variegated hostas and lilies, plus bright

potted annuals. The busy koi pond and outdoor furnishings make this a lovely place to enjoy Lake Erie views and breezes. Thank you, Deb!

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The Southpoint Sun is the newspaper of record for Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley. That means that historians, geneology buffs and your ancestors will be checking our archives 50 years from now, searching for your obituary. Putting the obituary of your loved one on Facebook is fine, but understand that not everyone uses social media and that great-grandson who is looking for your obituary in 2073 will not find it anywhere if it’s not placed in the newspaper.

To get your loved one’s obituary into the paper, please request it with your funeral director. Questions? Call our office at 519-398-9098

June Fabulous Garden award winners are Nick and Brenda Wilhelm, 9 Westmoreland Ave. Charlie Wright photo

Deb Amoyote of 368 Robson Rd. was one of the June Fabulous Garden award winners. Charlie Wright photo

A local couple has seen the need for a good sports bar in Leamington and with it, saw an opportunity.

That opportunity fulfilled a dream for Edmund Medeiros and Kim Andrade.

Edmund has had a life-long dream to open a café or bar in the town he grew up in and it has all come to fruition with the recent opening of Eddie’s Sports Bar on Erie Street South.

SPORTS BAR CELEBRATES GRAND

partner up on this business venture.

They’ve been renovating since getting the keys in May and launched a soft open a couple of weeks ago.

Now they are set for the grand opening weekend, with a celebration on Saturday, August 12.

“We are keeping it kid-friendly until 8 pm each night,” says Kim. “ We have plans to have junior leagues for pool and darts.”

The bar has a capacity for 200 people and they plan on using every square inch.

The Dugout — a party and meeting area in the back — is all decked out and ready for groups to come and enjoy.

Lee and Maria’s Farm for local product for their bar and menu.

Kim says they’ll be expanding to a full menu in the near future, but have lots to soothe your palette with the current menu available.

Plans for dart and pool leagues are taking shape, as well as a plan for a soup and salad lunch buffet in the fall.

They employ 12 staff at Eddie’s — many of them with years of experience, so they’re hoping the community will stop in for a pint and a bite to eat.

Eddie’s Sports Bar is located at 319 Erie Street South in Leamington. “We’re looking forward to seeing everyone,” adds Edmund. “Stop in and see us.”

Kim, who has also been the franchisee at Joey’s Seafood Restaurant for the past 10 years, is just as excited for the new venture. She is currently juggling both businesses and looks forward to the challenge.

Edmund has worked in the hospitality industry for over 15 years and Kim for over 20, so lots of experience went into their decision to

The bar is open seven days a week. Sundays through Thursday, they are open from11 am until midnight, while Friday and Saturday they stay open until 2 am.

Live music will be featured every other Saturday and in between they will have a DJ and also do some karaoke nights.

“We’ve been collaborating with other local business too,” says Kim, referring to partnering with Kingsville brewery, Cured Crafts Brewing Company, Tortilla Leamington and

Proud owners Edmund Medeiros and Kim Andrade

THOUSANDS IN LEAMINGTON

Working hard serving up pancakes and sausages over the weekend and raising $5,000 for our local hospice are, from left, volunteer Seok Ryu, Bruce

Volunteers are a crucial part of the success of the Hogs For Hospice event. Pictured for a morning shift of cleaning the event grounds are Eila Keane on the left and Rise Keane on the right, along with their mom

Honeymoon Suite lead singer Johnnie Dee salutes the crowd to open the Friday, August 4th concert on the Sunset Amphitheatre stage.

‘Brothers in Arms’, the Hogs for Hospice organizing committee thanked the concert patrons and volunteers just before the appearance of Scott Stapp.

Xtreme FX of Windsor offered free rides for kids in the bike rodeo area. Seen here is Oliver Ingratta taking a spin.

Medcalf, Dave Dillon and Jim Mannell of the Lions Club.

Chrissy.

The “We Love Hogs” signs were out in full force on Saturday night as the crowd awaited Jake Owen.

Wheatley was well represented at the Jake Owen concert on Saturday night.

This couple was happy to pose for a photo on Saturday as they awaited Jake Owen’s arrival on stage.

FOR HOGS FOR HOSPICE

Scott Stapp brought his energy to the Sunset Amphitheatre stage as he and his band headlined for Friday night’s rock concert.

Jake Owen brought his numerous hits and even sang a couple classic country tunes for the audience of over 6,000 Saturday. Just over 1,000 riders took part in the official Tour The Tip ride Saturday morning, August 5. Here, they pass by the Leamington Marina.

FMX Pro-rider Kassie Boone does a mid-air handstand, while fellow rider Jarrett Pronk follows her lead at the aerial show on Saturday afternoon along Seacliff Drive.

A Thousand Horses lead singer Michael Hobby points out to the crowd as the rocking country band set the tone for Jake Owen on Saturday night.

Iron By The Beach, a custom bike show, attracted plenty of entrants and spectators alike on Saturday afternoon.

This couple had fun donning their unique helmets for the Tour The Tip Ride on Saturday morning.

These ladies arrived early enough to score a prime position along the bottom-of-the-hill railing for Saturday’s country music show featuring A Thousand Horses and Jake Owen.

This young competitor had soem help from a member of the Bad Examples Riders Club during the Junior Bike Rodeo on Sunday afternoon.

Southpoint Trivia

Welcome to Southpoint Trivia!

ROUND ONE

1. What’s the name of the long plastic horn blown mostly at soccer matches throughout the world?

2. In what Carly Rae Jepson song does she hastily give you her numbers?

3. What flamboyant zoo owner is known as the Tiger King?

4. Shinjuku Railway Station is a major transport hub in which world capital?

5. What popular TV series is based on a series of novels called A Song of Ice and Fire?

6. The Depeche Mode song Personal Jesus was written about the relationship between what music icon and and his wife?

7. What was Babe Ruth’s given first name?

8. What two countries fought in the 100 years war?

9. Apiology is the study of what?

10. What group consists of Blossom, Buttercup and Bubbles?

ROUND TWO

1. What Shakespeare play includes the line “by the prickling of my thumb, something wicked this way comes.”

2. What 80s movie classic featured the Simple Minds song, Don’t You forget About Me?

3. What Olympic event is contested over two days and involves 10 different disciplines?

4. What famous WWI battle occurred in France on April 9, 1917, where four Canadian divisions helped the British brigade gain victory?

5. Pierre is the capital city of what U.S. state?

6. What fashion fad did the 1983 film Flashdance make popular?

7. What is the longest river in the United States?

8. What Harper Lee novel won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961?

9. Which animal can be seen in the Porsche logo?

10. Where were the 1976 Summer Olympics held?

ROUND THREE

1. Name the only dwarf in Snow White whose name does not include any of the letters in “Snow White”?

2. Who was the youngest heavyweight boxing champion in history?

3. At 2274 feet above sea level, Ishpitana Ridge is Ontario’s highest point of land. It’s located about 90 kms north of what Northern Ontario city?

4. By what collective name do we know Aramis, Athos and Porthos?

5. Only one continent has parts in all four of earth’s hemispheres. Which continent is it?

6. Who is pictured on the Canadian 5 dollar bill?

7. In fashion, what is known as the LBD?

8. What did famous TV character Barney Fife keep in his shirt pocket?

9. In what part of your body is the Hyoid bone located?

10. What movie repeatedly used the word MURDER spelled backwards?

This feature may be included in the Southpoint Sun from time-to-time, giving our readers an opportunity to test their general knowledge and have some fun. Each round will get a little more difficult than the previous one. GOOD LUCK!

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Claims against the Estate of Marjorie Irene Torrance, late of the Community of Leamington in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, deceased, who died on or about May 6th, 2023, must be in our hands by August 25th, 2023 after which date the estate will be distributed, having regard only to the claims then filed.

DATED at this 26thday of July 2023.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Things that have seemingly been holding you back should be reevaluated this week, Aries. You are looking elsewhere for solutions, when all you need to do is make a few tweaks.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, spend time reflecting on things this week, as you may have some difficult decisions to make in the near future. A close confidante can serve as a sounding board.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, now is the time to identify your priorities as they pertain to the job. Do you want a career and a company that you stick with? Or, are you satisfied with being a contract worker?

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Prepare for some stressful times ahead, Cancer. It is nothing you cannot survive, but it could throw a wrench in your plans for the time being. Reward yourself with some extra pampering.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you may have planned on staying to yourself, in order to knock things off of your to-do list. That simply will not pan out right now. Expect to be surrounded by people.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, others do not seem receptive to your way of doing things this week. You cannot please everyone, so figure out who you can work with and appeal to those people to get things done.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, you may have to take off the rose-colored glasses for a little while. Although it’s good to have a cheery outlook, a no-nonsense approach will serve you well in the days ahead.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you could be having doubts about your role in your workplace. Maybe the work isn’t stimulating or the responsibilities too great. If change is happening, do it soon.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, something from your past will come back to the surface in the days to come. Maybe it is an error you made or it could be an opportunity that you thought was lost.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Think about adding more hobbies or recreational activities to your slate, Capricorn. All work and no play is not healthy for you right now. It’s time to find a greater balance in life.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, the latest developments on the job have not been encouraging. You are tempted to cut back on your efforts, but you are worried about the implications of that.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

People who followed you in the past may now confront you with a difference of opinion, Pisces. No need to worry as a healthy dialogue could help the relationship grow.

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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 August 11, 1976

About 50 Girl Guides representing each province and the Yukon gathered at the Leamington Dock on Sunday to catch the ferry to Camp Wandalee on Pelee Island. The camp has been a year in planning stages and it culminated with all of the girls gathered on the dock waiting for the ferry. The guides range in age from 13-15 and the girls are excited because it’s the most southerly camp in Canada.

Totten and Grace Barker.

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

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

The Ontario Lottery Corporation announced Friday the appointment of a Leamington man as the Wintario distributor for the South Windsor, Essex South and Kent area. He is John P. Grineau, who has operated Blonde’s on Erie North for the past 13 years.

A motorboat tangled with a fish net in Lake Erie Sunday afternoon off the end of Concession D Mersea, but no one was hurt. Township Police said Randy Wiens, 16, of Leamington, was driving the boat owned by Stewart Folkeringa when the mishap occurred.

A bicyclist was injured in a collision with a vehicle this past week. Cameron Girardin, 14, of Shady Lane, suffered a broken leg when he was in a collision with a car driven by Solomon Henderson of Erie Street South. The mishap occurred Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Erie Street and Oak.

August 12, 1987 - Rev. Wes Rennie points out the sign indicating the newest church in Leamington - the Lighthouse Free Methodist Church on Elliott St. The church uses the facility of the former Grace Fellowship and New Testament Churches.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

Strong pitching, tight defence and two explosive innings enabled the Kingsville Lions Club Tykes to even their Ontario Baseball association “C” series with the Leamington P-459 team by a 10-2 score. Playing in enemy territory, Kingsville scored five times in the fourth inning and added four more in the sixth to force a third and deciding game at the Kingsville Recreation Centre on Wednesday. Trailing 2-1, Matt Burger opened a fourth with a long triple and rode home on an infield miscue which gave Scott Treanor life at first base. Jeff Tiessen singled and Allan Techko walked to load the bases for back-to-back doubles by Darren Stomp and Stewart Stevenson. Burger hurled a strong ball game for the Lions Club, allowing seven hits while striking out six. Paul Child led Kingsville batters with a long double and two singles. Klein, Towle and Jakob shared the pitching duties for Leamington.

20 Years Later

From the Wheatley Journal

August 7, 1996

The two daily papers serving Essex and Kent counties have brought Wheatley into the limelight since the Essex County restructuring study was unveiled last week. The community is being termed an object of desire. The Essex restructuring study includes the village in all three of the options proposed for the overhaul of Essex County. According to Reeve Al Ascott, the solution is still being termed as a possibility and the village is looking both ways. Ascott was quick to point out one of the main factors behind the restructuring process is that communities are being designed around areas of common interest and in Wheatley’s case the demographics indicate strong connections to Essex County for the people who live in the community. Sharing services such as fire protection, recreation and water have been in place for a number of years. Kent Council is also vying for Wheatley’s inclusion, with a proposal to team it up with Tilbury, Tilbury East and Romney townships. Ascott said everything is just at the proposal stage.

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!

August 2003 - The 1st Wheatley Scout group held an Appreciation Barbecue to acknowledge the support scouting receives from the community each year. There were numerous service club reps and individual business people on hand, along with Mayor Diane Gagner, to enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, sweet corn, salads and cake. Displaying one of the decorated ‘Thank You’ cakes are scout leader Mike Dierckens, Katie Dierckens, Matthew Dierckens, Jake Lowen and Justin Tellier. At rear are two of the supporters who attended the Appreciation BBQ, Wheatley Fire Station Chief Robert Harris and Wheatley Legion Br. 324 President Bill Siddall.

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Leamington Moose Lodge have split the first two games of their best-of-three Sun Parlor Baseball Association semi-final against Wheatley. The Leamington crew dropped game one at Wheatley Thursday night by a 12-5 score and then rebounded to post a 12-9 victory at the Kinsmen Sports Field on Monday. Leamington jumped to a first-inning 1-0 lead on Greg Winger’s home run but Wheatley came back with four to take a lead that they never relinquished. The winners collected 14 hits off Steve Vorkapich and Winger, who took over on the mound in the seventh. Ron Robinson got the win on the mound for Wheatley, checking Leamington on seven hits. He also hit a triple and two singles. In the second game, Leamington fell behind 5-0 but chipped away until they came out on top 12-9. Henry Steeman started on the mound for Leamington but didn’t survive the first inning. Winger took over and pitched the rest of the way. They allowed 11 hits, fanned three and walked five. Walt Katzenberger was the losing pitcher as Leamington collected 14 hits. Greg Sellon, Winger and Charles Sarkis, a callup from the peewees, had two hits each. Steve Beleutz picked up three of the Wheatley hits.

From the Kingsville Reporter

August 11, 1976

The Kingsville Ladies 18-Hole Golf League enjoyed keen competition over the past two weeks. On July 20, the winners of the hidden holes event were Peg McCallum, Nancy Shirley, Alvina Arnold, Willie Hicks, Mae Dawson, Joan Knowler, Eillen Brandles, Jean Lewis and Grace Barker. On the 27th, in the C.L.G.A. putting with low gross competition, the winners were Nancy Shirley, Joan Harder, Fran Wasyliniuk, Freddie Clunie, Ev

The annual award of recognition presented to the person in the fishing industry who shows outstanding dedication and contributes to the betterment of the industry was presented to Jim Omstead as the 1996 Captain’s Cup recipient. He was presented the award by Murray Collard. The decorated fishing vessels showed an outstanding effort in this year’s Fish Festival and the family members of the B.M. Cabral were honoured as this year’s Best Decorated of the Fleet with honourable mentions to the Crystal Blue and the Ashton Mac.

The annual Leamington Tomato Festival will be held August 16, 17, 18 and the Leamington Arts Centre will feature a display from the area’s largest producer, as collected by Dennis Jackson. The Heinz Memories show has more to offer than memorabilia. There is also a historic look at the company. Jackson’s collection includes many containers of products produced by Heinz over the years and many other artifacts.

Windsor and Chatham District Summer School held on Mettawas grounds, August 14-19, 1906. Photo by J N Arnold Art Studio, Kingsville. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com

Harness racing returns Sunday to Leamington

By Mark Ribble

The clip clop sounds of trotters and pacers will return to the friendly confines of Leamington Raceway on Sunday, August 13 as the Lakeshore Horse Racing Association kicks off their 2023 season.

Track announcer Nathan Bain is back behind the microphone and he says the horsemen are excited to get back to the Leamington track.

“We’ve got lots to look forward to,” he says. “Last year was our best year, averaging over $51,000 in handles per week.”

The track has 13 race dates, starting August 13 and wrapping up on November 5.

horses to this part of the province.

Bain says they have lots of events planned for this year and stresses that they work hard to make the atmosphere kid-friendly.

“We want families to come out and enjoy themselves,” he says Opening week will feature Prospect races for two-year-old colts and fillies, each with an $8,000 purse. Week two will be Derby Hat Day and Labour Day Weekend will be Kids’ Day.

“The most popular of all of our theme days is the Weiner Dog races,” he says. “People love to see the dogs on the track.”

horses on

New this year is a new teletimer system, which times the races more precisely than manually timing each horse. The new timing system will be set up at each quarter-mile and at the finish line. There is also a new testing barn and Bain says the track is more horse-friendly, which should attract some of the better calibre

Mitchell back behind Flyers’ bench

Dale Mitchell will be back behind the bench as the Leamington Flyers prepare for their inaugural season in the Ontario Junior Hockey League.

The Etobicoke native will return for his third season with the club, fresh off leading the Flyers to a 2023 Sutherland Cup Championship, their first in franchise history.

Mitchell owns a 71-234-0 regular season record with the Flyers. Adding to that is his 28-11 playoff mark as a head coach.

Returning for his second year as a Leamington assistant coach will be Kyle Quick, while Tyler Mayea will join the team, also as an assistant coach.

Mayea, from Burlington, enters the coaching ranks after a successful playing career that includes over 100 games played in the OJHL before playing CIS hockey

for Ontario Tech for four seasons.

His pro career saw him in the lineup with the Newfoundland Growlers (ECHL), CBR Brave (AIHL – Australia) and the Birmingham Bulls (SPHL).

“I’m very excited to join an organization like Leamington,” Mayea said. “It’s an amazing opportunity coming off a Sutherland Cup championship and joining the OJHL. I’ve heard nothing but great things about the

ownership, staff, players and the environment, and I look forward to getting to work right away.”

“Tyler will be a great addition to our staff with his playing experience at the university and the pro level,” Mitchell stated.

Rounding out the staff, Don Mouck will continue his role as team trainer and Scott Simpson returns as equipment manager.

“I think we have an outstanding staff lined up for this year,” Mitchell con-

tinued. “It’s great to have Kyle Quick back after

working so closely with him. He was a big part of our championship team last year.”

Assistant coach Kade McKibbin will not be returning, as he pursues his post-secondary education for teacher’s college.

“A big thank you goes out to Kade for his two years, as

The Wiener Dog Race Day brings a lot fun to the track with people bringing their dogs out to compete in a short dash in front of the grandstand for prizes. New last year was a digital tote board, which shows the horses’ odds, the results and the payouts for each race.

For a full schedule, visit lakeshorehorseraceway. com.

well,” Mitchell commented. “He helped develop our defense core and we wish him all the best at school.”

The Leamington Flyers open the 2023-24 OJHL schedule on Thursday, September 7 when they host the Buffalo Jr. Sabres at 7:10 pm at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre.

More information can be found on the team’s social media channels and www.leamingtonflyers.com.

Standardbred

the stretch at Leamington Raceway’s opening day last year. SUN archives

Dale Mitchell speaks at the Flyers Championship Rally in May.

BIG BOYZ FISHING DERBY WINNERS

Baeini named defensive MVP despite loss to Ti-Cats

Leamington’s Nick Baeini was named Defensive MVP for the Ontario Summer Football League’s championship game, but his team, the Essex Varsity Ravens, came out on the losing end of the 11-7 score to Hamilton on Saturday, August 5.

According to Ravens’ special teams and defensive coach Andrew George — also of Leamington — the game had a back-and-forth feel to it, with Hamilton coming out on top in the end.

“The defense played great as well as the special teams, however the offense stuggled to establish the run game early and our passing attack was out of sync,” he said.

Baeini stood out on the defensive side of the ball with two pass deflections,

a handful of solo tackles and a crucial blocked punt that kept the Ravens close.

Baeini was awarded the Defensive MVP trophy and will play for the St. Clair Saints this year,

where he is a business student.

He was recently named to the first all-star team for defense for the Ontario Summer Football League AAA division.

Drummond leads the way for Talbot Trail Seniors

By Bob McLean

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On Monday, August 7 the Southwest Outdoors Club wrapped up their annual Big Boyz salmon and walleye fishing tournament, handing out $10,000 in prize money. Those in attendance for the windup ceremony were also entered into a draw for two prints courtesy of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. In the top photo, the largest salmon was reeled in by Louis Clements (left) while Dennis Solecki (right) netted the longest walleye. In the bottom photo, Bob Talbot (left) and Al Stropkovics (right) took home the wildlife prints. Funds raised by the club with this tournament and their spring Big Buck Sportsmen Show go to sponsor their annual free kids fishing derby and they are a major contributor to five local schools as part of the National Archery in Schools Program. Club President Dan Reive noted the events hosted by the club are only possible with the sponsor contributions of the local business community.

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On August 1, there were 62 senior men’s league players testing their golfing skills at the Talbot Trail golf course. It was a beautiful day for golfers. Great job barbecuing, Dan!

Tim Will’s scintillating shot to within six feet of the #9 pin won him the CP. His father Ron Will, not to be out done, drained a 13-foot putt on #2 to take LP.

In the 80-85y division, long hitter Mike Wright, shot a masterful 40. Ron McCracken scored an excellent 45. Other noteworthy results: Tarciscio nifty 50, Eugene Abbruzzese and Ray Foster 51s, Dave Chambers 52, Gary Wil-

In the Silver 86y+ grouping, Neil Adamson, Walter Balsam and Tom Hyatt fired terrific 49s.

In Gold division, playing partners Gerry Becigneul and Dave LaBonte shot spectacular results of 48 and 49 respectively. The league’s oldest member, Murray Cascadden, 93 years, produced an awesome nifty 50! Carl Robinson played very well, achieving a very commendable 53.

In the 50-69y division, Arkey and Nasher earned very impressive 38 results. Ken earned an excellent 42. Fuzzy and Phil scored superb 44s. Fred Michano achieved a solid 45. Other praiseworthy results: Dave Clark 45, Tim Will 48, Garry Morin nifty 50, Ed Fraser 52.

The league’s largest group is the 70-79 year olds. Joe Drummond and

Pearcie fired masterful scores of 37 and 38 respectively. Long hitter BW produced a wild score card. He had two double bogies, along with three birdies on #4, #6 and #7 to end up with a brilliant 39. Dutchy and Bobo both achieved excellent 41s.

Continuing his praiseworthy play from past weeks, Al Matthews shot a sweet 42. Other praiseworthy scores: Schmitty, Ricky and Bummy – marvelous 43s, Hillier 44, Paul Carioli and Dougie 45s, Ray La Pierre 48, Mac and Wayne 49s, and nifty 50 by Jerry Paine.

Feeling nervous? Warming up before taking your first shot doesn’t just prepare your muscles, it also helps you relax and “get in the zone.”

The league’s Super Seniors inspire us all! Keep swinging and having fun!

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Nick Baeini and coach Andrew George following the Ravens’ loss to Hamilton Saturday night.

TIMBITS WIND UP SEASON

Erie Shores senior men’s golf

The Erie Shores senior men’s league enjoyed a great day of golf on July 31.

The draw winners were Bill Ruiter and Tom Klassen.

Closest to the pin on #3 was Bill Ruiter and on #16 Brian Collins. Longest putt on #9 was by Gary McRae and on #18 Dan McQueen.

The three low net winners were Gord Anderson 66, Rick Metz 68 and Wayne Quinn 68.

was Dave Binder, Bob Sutherland and Jerry Malott. In second place at 142 was Gary Alderson, Joe Jousseff, Scott Maxwell and Rick Metz.

In third at 143 was Dave Wilkinson, Bill Gherasim, Wayne Quinn and Jerry Mallard. In fourth at 144 by retrogression was Ron Tiessen, Cam Perrault and Stefan Kowal.

ied the first hole. Brian Collins also birdied #1 and #16. Cam Perrault birdied #2 and #9. John Rutgars, Gary McRae and Richard Reive birdied #3, Bill Ruiter #3, #6, #10 and #12. Matt Dick #5, Bill Gherasim #8, Ron Thiessen, Jamie Arquette and Orest Hrynewich #12, and Jerry Malott finished the birds with his on #14.

The weather has been great so hope to see you out next week

Photos submitted

Due to some inclement weather the week previous, some windups for Leamington minor ball were delayed until the holiday weekend. In the top photo, the U5 Tim Bits Grey, Black and Purple gathered on diamond 3 for their windup and banner ceremony before heading to the canteen for a complimentary hot dog, drink and chips. In the middle photo, Diamond 2 hosted the U7 Jr. Blue Jays and Jr. Red Sox. In the bottom photo, Nolan (Blue jays) and Landon (Tim Bits) McRae proudly display their personalized pennants with assistant coach parent volunteers Jordyn and Matt.

The winning team with a score of 141

The low rounds for the day were shot by Bill Ruiter with 73 and Dave Binder 79.

Jerry Mallard bird-

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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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

ESSEX COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND SUMMER CONCERT “EH… WHAT’S UP ESSEX?”, a Saturday morning flashback, on Sunday, August 13 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 Paul St., Essex. Favourite cartoon themes and more. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Donations appreciated. 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 offered on Monday, July 3.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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: 519-7907739 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: 519999-1234.

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.

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. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! Next meetings are August 2nd, 16th & 30th. For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org.

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 519-3260612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net.

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. Dropin 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.

COOKING WITH CHARTWELLKingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd.; 3rd Thursday of every month. Step by step cooking class with Chef Henry. Samples served. Spots are limited. Register kim@ kingsvillecentre.com.

Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12

By Gary Boyle The Backyard Astronomer

One of the highlights of summer is viewing the annual Perseid meteor shower.

This year the peak night occurs on the night of August 12 into the morning

of the 13th. We should see 60 to 80 meteors (commonly called shooting stars) dashing through the sky at 59 km/second, lighting up the night. This is peak night, but the entire shower started July 14 and runs to September 1. There could

also be a possibility of enhanced activity on the night of August 13 from 9 pm to 10:45 pm eastern.

What we are seeing is earth plowing through the dusty debris of Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, a 26 km or 16 mile wide mountain of ice, dust and

Wheatley Friendship Club news

By Bonnie G. Dawson

On Wednesday, August 2, the Wheatley & District Friendship Club held another afternoon of Bingo. Thanks to Donna Moody and Mary Siddall for providing the refreshments.

The Bingo winners were Pat Churchill, Donna Moody, Bob Dawson, Mary Hairsine, Dorothy Bailey, Mary Siddall, Bonnie A. Dawson, Pat Matier, Marg Franklin and Doreen Armstrong. Thanks also to Janet Hewett and Pauline Sample for running the Bingo.

The next Bingo will be

on Wednesday, August 16 at 1 p.m. for a cost of $1. The Bingo after that will be on Wednesday, September 6. Remember they are held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Euchre is played every Tuesday from 1:304:00 for $2 and Pepper is every Thursday from 1:30-4:00 for $2.

Chair Yoga is on Thursday mornings at 9:30 for $5.

For members who use the Exercise Room, it’s $1 per visit.

Club members, if you’re in need of foot care, call Jessica

Rodzik-Cuoto at 519990-7308 for an appointment.

The winners of the 50/50 draws were Doreen Armstrong and Janet Hewett.

If any club members have questions, concerns or suggestions, please use the suggestion box which is opened at the Executive meetings. They can’t resolve a problem if they don’t know about it.

Membership for the Friendship Club is $10 per year.

Until next time…

gravel that last appeared in 1992 in its 133-year orbit around the sun. It will return in the year 2125.

In his 1972 song “Rocky Mountain High”, singer-songwriter John Denver refers to his experience watching the Perseid meteor shower during a

family camping trip in the mountains near Aspen, Colorado, with the chorus lyrics “I’ve seen it rainin’ fire in the sky. The shadow from the starlight is softer than a lullaby.”

The 8% waning crescent moon will rise around 3 am and will not interfere

with viewing the faint meteors.

Known as “The Backyard Astronomer”, Gary Boyle is an astronomy educator, guest speaker and monthly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

West Nile Virus detected locally

Routine monitoring for West Nile Virus (WNV) last month has identified one positive mosquito pool in the Windsor-Essex community. This is the first sign of WNV in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) this year.

The Chatham-Kent Public Health also received confirmation that mosquitos collected on July 11 from a trap in southwest Chatham have tested positive for the virus.

Certain types of mosquitoes spread WNV, a potentially serious infection to humans. So far in 2023, no human cases of WNV have been identified in WEC. However, these positive mosquito pools indicate that the vi-

rus is in the area.

Here are some simple tips to help protect individuals from mosquito bites:

• Use insect repellents that contain DEET, Icaridin or other approved ingredients on clothing as well as exposed skin. Always read and follow label directions.

• Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a hat when outdoors. Light-coloured clothing is best as mosquitoes tend to be attracted to dark colours.

• Limit the time you spend outdoors at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.

• Remove any standing water in places such bird baths, buckets, old tires,

pet water dishes and gutters around your property.

• Make sure that door and window screens fit securely and are free of holes.

• Call 311 or local bylaw enforcement for standing water observed in your community. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) and CK Public Health will continue to monitor for WNV activity.

The 2023 larviciding program will continue throughout the summer season, along with the investigation of standing water complaints with municipal partners and the distribution of educational materials.