Southpoint Sun - July 12, 2023

ESHF grants over $1.3 million to care close to home

Erie Shores Health Foundation (ESHF) recently granted over $1.3 million to Erie Shores HealthCare and The Hospice, Erie Shores Campus. These grants represented the noteworthy outpour of support from members of the community committed to advancing healthcare close to home.

ESHF’s grant of $689,000 to The Hospice, Erie Shores Campus ensures residents and families receive personalized, compassionate care, which complements government operating funding.

“We are grateful to be able to count on the Foundation’s support in ensuring that each resident and family that visits The Hospice, Erie Shores Campus Residence is met with compassionate care and a warm and inviting environment,” commented Nancy Brockenshire, Executive Director of The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County.

Funding totalling $650,000 was provided to Erie Shores HealthCare to purchase advanced medical equipment and technology vital for patient care. Acquisitions included an Ultrasound, Surgical Table, Transfusion Medicine Main Analyzer, Physiological Monitor, PACs Monitors, Isolette and various types of care beds. Funds were also in-

OPEN STREETS KICKS OFF IN KINGSVILLE

vested toward attracting and supporting dedicated medical professionals.

“We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support of our community and donors, whose generosity has made a lasting impact on our ability to provide exceptional healthcare close to home. Your contributions have enabled us to make significant investments in advanced medical equipment and compassionate care, ensuring a brighter future for our hospital and the well-be-

ing of our community. Together, we are truly transforming the face of healthcare,” says Kristin Kennedy, President and CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare.

Stepping into another year of caring, Erie Shores Health Foundation is focused on making transformational investments in care close to home for both The Hospice, Erie Shores Campus and Erie Shores HealthCare.

At the ESHF Annual General Meeting, held on June 22, Jeff Lewis was

announced as the Board Chair of Erie Shores Health Foundation. Jeff Lewis steps into his role as Chair with strong commitment to healthcare and public service. Debbie Kobayashi, who has served as ESHF’s board chair for the past two years commended Mr. Lewis’ leadership and commitment to ESHF. Ms. Kobayashi will remain engaged with the Foundation as it prepares to launch a major campaign.

In accepting the role,

Mr. Lewis said, “We extend the utmost gratitude to our community for their contributions to top-quality care. It is because of your support that we are able to continue to make investments that enhance healthcare close to home and lift the horizons for the future. I look forward to engaging with donors and volunteers as we come together to help meet the needs of the Hospital and Hospice so that they can continue to readily meet the needs of our community.”

One-year-old Bodhi Lazdins took his spot on the royal throne made of over-sized Lego blocks at the first of five Kingsville Open Streets celebrations on Saturday, July 8. Young Bohdi was one of many who attended the open streets, which carried a Lego theme. A full report is on page 2 of this week’s Sun. SUN photo by Paul Forman

Let’s Go Lego kicks off Kingsville Open Streets season

By Paul Forman

The sun finally broke through as the first of six Open Streets events took over the streets of downtown Kingsville on July 8. The town has planned a different theme for each of the scattered Saturday evenings in July and August, and new this year, an Open

Streets carnival event will make an appearance in Cottam on July 22.

Recognized as a Top 100 event by Festival and Events Ontario in 2022, Open Streets decided to theme each evening this year.

“Last year our Christmas in July was so pop-

ular that we decided to provide more themes this year,” said Karen Loney, Kingsville’s Manager of Recreation Programs and Special Events.

When asked about the Lego choice, Loney replied, “Who doesn’t like Lego? It’s interesting for all ages. Lego is something

that a lot of people connect well with.”

Moving forward, the town intends on continuing to divide the downtown area at Main and Division into four quadrants for upcoming Open Streets: Family Fun, Beer & Bites, Market, Arts & Culture.

Asked as to why Open Streets is such a popular draw, Loney said, “We’ve had a lot of partnerships, many volunteers, restaurants are willing to set up out on the street, there’s multiple vendors, lots of music and the whole community really gets involved.”

The Town of Kingsville actively sought out the public’s input as they handed out surveys, accessed through a QR code, asking for help in planning Open Streets events in 2024. Those willing to share ideas can also access the survey through the town’s website at kings-

Province investing locally in palliative care

Erie Shores Hospice

in Leamington and Chatham-Kent Hospice in Chatham have both received provincial funding in the amount of $473,000 each.

The funding is part of

Ontario’s $147.4 million investment over three years in communities across the province so people can receive comfortable and dignified palliative care close to home and their loved ones.

A portion of the funding will be used to connect people to more palliative and end-of-life services including: grief and bereavement support; advance care planning to help patients and fam-

ilies prepare for future health care decisions; and perinatal palliative care programs that provide specialized grief, bereavement and peer support that help parents prepare for the loss of their infant.

Palliative care, which includes end-of-life care, can begin as early as the diagnosis of a serious illness and focuses on improving the quality of each individual’s life, provides integrated and ho-

listic care for individuals, their families and caregivers, and ensures that they have access to the supports they need when facing illness, death, grief and/or bereavement.

Among the many faces at Kingsville’s first Open Streets event were, from left, Raylin Barry who created a Lego car, brothers Alex and Evan Dumont playing a street size version of Connect-4, and entertainers ‘Acoustics Unlimited’ — Glenn Garant on guitar and Mark Bartlett on vocals.

SUN photos by Paul Forman

Kingsville historian seeks public’s help with latest book

By Paul Forman

Were you a local teen in the 1960s? Does Surfside 3 ring a bell? Could Springsteen have played at Surfside 3 in his younger years? If the answer is yes to the first two questions, then Kingsville author Bob Lynch wants your assistance in putting together his tenth book, one with a hometown music flavour.

“Our town has so much music history, the more I looked into it, the bigger it got,” said Lynch. “We actually had three recording studios here in town at one time. The scene is so big that it would involve a monster-sized book as I didn’t want to leave anyone out.”

Lynch has decided to tackle this historical challenge with a first book about Surfside 3–a former music venue in Kingsville’s Lakeside Park and sitting currently as the Lakeside Pavillion, in what could possibly be a series of books about Kingsville’s music history.

Lynch stated, “I want to do a book about 60 to 80 pages in length, including pictures and stories about one aspect of our local music scene.”

He continued, “As a teen in the ‘50s, I was on television twice, dancing on the Bill Davies Dance Party at CKLW studio. They brought in groups from Detroit to play, some were big names, and they

Ribfest returning July 21-23

The Leamington Ribfest returns on July 21-23 at Leamington Fairgrounds.

Attendees can expect four award-winning ribbers once again, but this year two are new to Leamington and the other two are familiar faces. Route 55 and Jack the Ribber will return to showcase their wares, while Bubba Lou’s BBQ and Crazy Canucks will be joining the mix to show their barbecue styles.

In addition to ribs, organizers have brought back carnival rides, the Saturday car show, vendors, entertainment and more.

There is something for the whole family, and it is free to attend the event. There is no cover charge.

New to this year, organizer Glassford has included Latin music on Sunday with the hopes to appeal to a wider variety of people. “Leamington has grown into a beautiful mixture of cultures and families, and we want to take a moment to celebrate some of those cultures in our event this year”. Ribfest takes place July 21 from 3pm11pm, July 22 from 11am-11pm, and July 23 from 11am to 6pm.

just dropped in to do a spot. That made me think of something to do here with Surfside 3. Surfside brought in some of the top DJs in North America, for example, Tom Shannon. I have heard about big acts playing there, maybe the Supremes, but the information needs verification. I am in the early stages for my book, the gathering stage. I’m

looking for stories from people who attended the events at Surfside 3. I’m also looking for images of any memorabilia and I will give full credit to any of the contributors.”

Anyone that has something to offer for Lynch’s new book can contact him at his email, robertlynchauthor@gmail.com or can give him a call at 519-7335586.

Author Bob Lynch is pictured in front of the former Surfside 3 building at Lakeside Park in Kingsville. SUN photo by Paul Forman

Lake bottom debris field showcases history

By Mark Ribble

With the wreck of the Titanic being in the news of late, the story of a debris field on Lake Erie’s bottom, east of Leamington, seems very apropos.

For many years there has been a story told by the locals of a crane that was working off the end of East Beach Road back in the 1920s or ’30s. It was left overnight and when the operator returned the next day, it had toppled over on its side.

As the story goes, it was never recovered or removed from the area and sunk away into oblivion.

Wayne King, the president of the Leamington

Shoreline Association, met with the Sun last week — along with East Beach resident Joe MacLean, whose family has been making their summer home there for over 60 years.

MacLean had once described to King that he had seen what appeared to be a large crane boom sticking out of the sandy bottom near his home. MacLean, who spends his winters in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, often dives the waters off the old Hillman Beach with his sons.

“I’ve often wanted to check it out, but the conditions never seemed right,

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so I never got around to it,” said King. “On a recent bike ride, I reached the end of East Beach Road where I climbed onto the rocks and found the water to be crystal clear and calm. I stopped and talked to Joe and he excitingly said, let’s go check it out.”

King rushed home to get his snorkling gear and the two entered the water off the end of East Beach Road.

The water there is roughly four-to-five feet deep on calm days and the pair of explorers were excited to check out the lake bottom in that particular place.

In the back of their minds, they wondered if they’d found the fabled crane that had toppled into the lake so long ago.

Once they were in the water, it didn’t take long to realize they were in the middle of a debris field. The conditions were perfect and the water was crystal clear.

“Wherever you looked, there were metal objects of all shapes and sizes,” said King. “Most significant, three 20-feet long by three-feet wide boom-like

sections, a large shaft with two-foot diameter gears on each end, long strands of ¾ inch cable, lengths of large link sprocket chains, several large solid shafts and pipes and a host of other metal objects.”

Had they found the missing crane or remnants of an old workshop that once stood high and dry on that section of the road?

ally can’t say for sure, but it does make one wonder. If it wasn’t the crane, then what is it?”

King was able to take several photos — underwater and above the lake from his drone.

If any of our readers re-

member such a tale of the crane or have information that might shed light on the debris field in the lake, please email sun@ southpointsun.ca and we will get your contact information to Mr. King and Mr. MacLean.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

ESSEX COUNTY FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB

MEETS every second Wednesday of the month at Ojibway Nature Center. Next meeting July 12, 7:30 pm at Ojibway Center, 5200 Matchette Rd. Howard Williams will be presenting a talk entitled: “The hidden life of rocks”. Howard has enjoyed an international career as a geoscientist for over 40 years and continues to find questions to ask about rocks. All are welcome. Free to public.

THURS. JULY 13 - SUN. JULY 16

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

WONDERBROADS 2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT at Belleview Golf Club, 436 Belle River Rd., Woodslee. Funds raised will help keep the Wonderbroads’ boat afloat! For more info or to register, go to 2023wonderbroadgolf.golfgenius. com

ONGOING

STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH?

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

THE VILLAGE RESOURCE at 108 Talbot St. E.

In Wheatley is hosting free one-on-one Tech Support sessions each Monday from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Bring your phones, tablets, iPads and questions! No Tech help offered on Monday, July 3.

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

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

INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSESSMENTS TO ENTER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTIONS can contact Ian MacNeil, Social Worker with Hotel Dieu Grace

Healthcare, located at 33 Princess St. (1st floor) in Leamington, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You can leave a message 24/7 at 519-984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.

“When I was a kid, we’d run and play around that workshop and I don’t remember seeing any of these things inside it,” said MacLean. “It’s a puzzle as to where it all came from.”

Community Calendar Community Calendar

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 July 5th & 19th and August 2nd, 16th & 30th. For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org.

KINGSVILLE MILITARY MUSEUM, 145 Division St. S., Kingsville, open Tues. to Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am - 12 noon. 519-733-2803. Collection of military items from Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Afghanistan War.

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING

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

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

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

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

JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB

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

IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.

COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.

MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net.

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

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

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

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

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

Eventually the cold water got to be too much and the pair called it a day.

A couple of days later, King returned with his snorkeling gear and GoPro camera, only to find the water was not as clear as the previous day. Back in the water they went, this time searching a wider area and again there were metal objects in every direction, just not nearly as concentrated as the original debris field.

“This time we found what appears to be the frame of a vehicle, a wood burning stove, more pipes and shafts of varying lengths, a four-inch axle with two large metal spoke wheels and most curious, was what could be a very large gear box,” said King.

What certainly looked like the remains of a crane made King and MacLean wonder if the legend of the toppled crane from so many years ago was more than just local folklore.

“Had we discovered the remnants of the fabled crane?” asked King. “I re-

Wayne King, left, and Joe MacLean sit on the rocks overlooking the Hillman Marsh breach along the East Beach of Leamington. The tree in the background was once standing tall along the shoreline. The debris field found by MacLean and King is just beyond the tree in four to five feet of water.

Underwater shots taken by Wayne King show gears, axles and numerous metal objects on the lake bottom.

An overhead drone shot shows the debris field which stretches from the rocky shoreline at the end of East Beach Road to beyond the tree that lies in the water.

Wayne King photo

Debbie Kobayashi - Vice-Chair, Erie Shores Health Foundation, Nancy Brockenshire – Executive Director, The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County, Jeff Lewis - Chair, Erie Shores Health Foundation.

Debbie Kobayashi - Vice-Chair, Erie Shores Health Foundation, Kristin Kennedy – President and CEO, Erie

Shores HealthCare, Jeff Lewis - Chair, Erie Shores Health Foundation.

opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings

I never fell asleep at the Vogue

Going to the movies isn’t what it used to be.

I went to a movie with a friend on the weekend and although the theatres of today are so much better in so many ways, I miss the smoky smell and sticky floors of the old Vogue Theatre in Leamington.

I saw some great movies there during my teen years. Some of the more memorable films I remember were The Exorcist (accompanied by my mom), Jaws, The Towering Inferno and The Poseidon Adventure.

Back in those days, if you wanted to smoke, you had to go upstairs to the balcony seats. As a kid with my mom, I’d go up there and sit with her so she could puff away on her Export A’s.

The lobby always seemed large and ominous to me as a kid, with a stop at the conces-

sions always the first step to your left inside the front doors.

You had a choice of popcorn, pop and some packaged candy. That was it. Certainly not the smorgasbord that is offered in theatres today.

The box office window was outside, so you stood in line so Mrs. Barrie — or sometimes Mrs. Barclay — could take your money and dole out the tickets. It just had that old fashioned theatre feeling.

Horror and adventure movies were my thing, although

I do remember seeing some great comedies there, like Slapshot, Blazing Saddles and Up in Smoke.

I don’t remember the concession prices but boy have those changed.

My friend got himself a medium popcorn and a bottle of water on Friday and it was $15, which was more than

the entry ticket. I guess that’s where they make their money, so who am I to complain. Since I had just eaten dinner, I bypassed the concession stand. The movie we watched was Insidious: The Red Door.

I’ve always been a horror movie fan, from The Exorcist (still number one) to the beginning of the Friday the 13th franchise through to today, but I found myself jumping a lot more in this film than any in recent memory. Maybe I’m getting older.

It also didn’t help that I fell asleep about 10 minutes into the movie and awoke abruptly when the first “jump” scene took place a few minutes later. Glad I didn’t have that popcorn!

It’s the seating, I tell you. It’s way too comfortable.

Those reclining comfy seats do it every time to me.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

I don’t ever recall falling asleep at a movie in the old days. Is it a combination of my age and the comfort of the seats?

Mark Ribble

I don’t really know but I think I’ve likely encountered those seats seven or eight times now over the past several years and have managed to doze off each and every time.

Shouldn’t there be some sort of partial refund?

The Vogue would not have allowed me to fall asleep. Mr. Fox with his flashlight — who interrupted more than one make-out session of my teen years — would have given me a shake and woke me up. I just know it.

And why do I know the identity of all of these people from the Vogue?

I think everyone who went there regularly remembers all of them, unlike today where

I thought love was only true in fairy tales

“Here we come, walkin’ down the street, we get the funniest looks from everyone we meet. Hey, hey, we’re the Monkees and people say we monkey around, but we’re too busy singing to put anybody down.”

With those words sung at the beginning of each TV episode stepping back several decades ago to mid-September 1966, teenagers and grown-ups alike in North America discovered the Monkees.

It was a group made up of four actors who had varying degrees of musical talent and were essentially created to mimic the Beatles movie “A Hard Day’s Night”.

These actors — Mick-

ey Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork and Davy Jones — all auditioned and were chosen over 400 others by the NBC Network to star in this weekly TV show.

And despite criticisms from many entertainment writers, they held their ground and their first two singles, “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m A Believer”, went to #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 charts for a combined total of eight weeks.

As for not having much previous musical experience, it should be noted that the Monkees first four albums all hit #1 for a total of 37 weeks and they were the #1 Hot Artists of 1967.

And topping that off, they also won two Grammy Awards the same year. By then, they had already begun writing some of their own songs and were playing and singing those as much as they could.

Although I was first and foremost a Beatles’ fan, I enjoyed the Monkees’ music and humour, and remembered that some guys at our grade school were wearing the green toques that were sold in men’s wear stores with a Monkees emblem on it. However, it wasn’t quite the same as the original one always worn by Mike Nesmith.

But, about a week later, I went into the Jack Fraser Store at the Levendale

Plaza in Richmond Hill to get a jacket and to my surprise they had one green toque on the wall that was exactly the same as Michael’s was without the emblem on it.

Boy, did I feel like a rooster parading around our school yard the following week with the “real” Monkees toque on my head to impress all the girls.

Looking back now, one of the things that stood out most with the Monkees was the incredible supply of great songwriters they had.

To start with, their first hit, “Last Train to Clarksville”, was written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, as was “Valleri” and “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone”.

Their biggest hit ever, “I’m A Believer”, was written by Neil Diamond. And Gerry Goffin and Carole King wrote “Pleasant Valley Sunday” and “Daydream Believer”.

Sadly, since then, all the members except for Mickey Dolenz have tak-

the theatres are manned with high school kids going through the motions of their first job.

I also remember Roger Shires working there in the later years, and I remember a lady who seemed to be the manager, who was of European descent. She always seemed stern, but then again who wouldn’t be, surrounded by all those rowdy teenagers every weekend.

The Vogue was an integral part of my childhood, especially those teen years and as sticky as the floors were, it’s still my hometown theatre and will always hold some great memories for me and thousands of other kids who came of age watching the great films of the ‘60s and ’70s.

en their last train.

Davy went first, suffering a heart attack on February 29, 2012, while Peter passed away with cancer seven

Reynolds

years later on February 21, 2019. Lastly, Michael died at home this past December of a heart attack.

The Monkees

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circa 1966.

DRAMA CAMP WRAPS UP AT BANK THEATRE

Another Broadway Kids Drama Camp has concluded at the Bank Theatre, with a recital held for parents on Friday, July 7. The camp is put on through a partnership between Melinda Lewsaw and The Bank Theatre. Lewsaw’s camp ran daily last week and the kids learned about the basics of theatre and putting together small performances. Ages range from 6-13 and for the majority of the students, this was their very first time performing on stage. From left, standing, are Julia, Jolie, Roslyn, Addison, Sateal, A.J., Shaevon, Eden, Jaelyn, Priya, Veronica, Freddie and Pascale. In front are Avaya, Liona and Melina. SUN photo

Kingsville Friendly Club

Kingsville Friendly Club president Bob Bell welcomed 28 card players on Tuesday, July 4.

Scores in Bridge: Bert Patrick 3970, Alta Van Vliet 3630, Bob Bell 3370. Euchre: Lila Withers 98, Carrie Schultz 91, Ken Salter 88. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt and Dave Snider with four each.

Door prize winners were Mac Stanley, Kathleen Wigfield and Elsie Ring.

Thanks to Nancy Taylor who brought chocolate to share, and to Dan Kir and Clair Shaw from the Euchre group for the snacks.

There were 35 out to play cards on Friday, July 7, welcoming Kathleen’s daughter Carol Spitse.

Scores in Bridge: Jean Kuipers 4030, Mandy Hric 3590, Roy Trowell 3450.

Euchre: Carrie Schultz 92, Sally Bell 84, Dave Patterson 81. Most lone hands: Kathleen Wigfield and Carrie Schultz with four each. Pepper: Maggie Hansen and Moe Hansen 269, Darlene Trombley 246, Cliff Trombley 235.

Most peppers: four-way tie between Maggie Hansen, Winnie Moore, Cliff Trombley and Darlene Trombley with five each. Door prize winners were Eileen Heasley, Jane Ann Callow and Ann Burrell.

It was birthday cake day with a special cake donated by Sue Girardin from the Pepper group. Celebrating July birthdays were Robert Boose, Glen Bryan, Willy Fittler, Sue Girdardin, Bert Patrick, Clare Shaw, Dawn Tizzard, Cliff Trombley and Kathleen Wigfield.

POPULAR BAND RETURNS JULY 16

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Don’t miss perennial favourites British Beat 66 when they invade Two Creeks Conservation Area on Sunday, July 16 at 6 p.m., complete with a ’60s look, musical equipment and great songs. Food and drink are available on site from the Scouts, and there is craft beer as well. No admission, but the hat is passed to help offset costs. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held in the pavilion. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair. Two Creeks is located on Kent Rd. 1, a kilometre north of Wheatley. For the full summer lineup, check out www. twocreeks.ca.

KIDS HONOUR DEPARTING OFFICER

The children and teachers from Audrey’s Clubhouse Latchkey and Early Learning Centre had a visit from OPP constable Katherine Burt prior to her retirement when she spent time with them on Thursday, July 6. The program has relocated from the friendly confines of St. Louis School — which is undergoing renovations — to Margaret D. Bennie School for the remainder of the summer. One last chance to hear a presentation from Constable Burt was on the agenda and the kids did not disappoint, offering a variety of questions for the Community Officer. Constable Burt handled them all in stride and the children presented her with a bouquet of flowers and a nice card to thank her for her years of service. Burt retired the next day, Friday, July 7.

Kingsville Terry Fox team kicking into high gear

The local Terry Fox Run team from Kingsville is getting into high gear as the donations come flowing in for this year’s event on Sunday, September 17.

The local Kingsville event will take place at Lakeside Park and will be run in person or can also

be participated in virtually.

According to team organizer Marilyn Farnworth, several local businesses made generous donations for a recent online fundraiser which brought in a total of $1660 toward cancer research.

RAISES $3,295 FOR ERIE SHORES CAMPUS

The Da Capo Vocal Trio recently performed Harmonies for Hospice, a benefit concert at Faith Mennonite Church in Leamington. The trio raised $3,295 and presented a cheque for Erie Shores Hospice Campus in Leamington. From left to right are Brienne Mastronardi (Erie Shores Health Foundation), Kate Kubis (Erie Shores Hospice), Sharlaine Reid (Da Capo), Melissa Vagi (Da Capo), Bill Cervini (Da Capo) and Melissa Hunter (Erie Shores Health Foundation).

The group will also be selling Terry Fox t-shirts at the Willow Tree Mart and also at the Kingsville Open Streets on Saturday, July 15.

You also still have time to register, donate or create a team at run.terryfox. ca (search for Kingsville).

July 15 Aug 18 Sept 16

Horse & Carriage Rides begin in July with Donation to Heritage Colchester.

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Jim Robinson’s 1940 Mercury

A recent article in our local paper on the Talbot Trail closure mentioned Kim Van Deven, daughter of Jim Robinson who started the Robinson Motorcycle dealership near Wheatley in 1958.

Three years earlier, Jim Robinson bought a Windsor-built 1940 Mercury convertible condemned off the road by the OPP. Over the winter of 1955, Jim gave it a total restoration in gleaming red with new top and custom interior by Vic Cousins in Leamington.

The Nead brothers in Merlin bought the car a year later. Dick Garant in Leamington then bought it and replaced the original flathead V8 with a ’51 Studebaker overhead-valve V8, then traded it to his brother Cliff Ga-

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk

rant, who sold it to me minus engine in 1959.

I installed a Chev V8 and drove it until selling it in Toronto in 1962. Thirty-two years later, in 1994, I found the same car in a garage in Belleville. Seven years later it came up for sale. How could I resist? But it needed a lot of work. I sold it again in Toronto to Scott Wood, who rebuilt the car, then sold it to Ray Cloutier in eastern Ontario who owns the car today.

Kingsville Friendly Club

Kingsville Friendly Club president Bob Bell welcomed 28 card players on Tuesday, July 4.

Scores in Bridge: Bert Patrick 3970, Alta Van Vliet 3630, Bob Bell 3370. Euchre: Lila Withers 98, Carrie Schultz 91, Ken Salter 88. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt and Dave Snider with four each.

Door prize winners were Mac Stanley, Kathleen Wigfield and Elsie Ring.

Thanks to Nancy Taylor who brought chocolate to share, and to Dan Kir and

Clair Shaw from the Euchre group for the snacks.

There were 35 out to play cards on Friday, July 7, welcoming Kathleen’s daughter Carol Spitse.

Scores in Bridge: Jean Kuipers 4030, Mandy Hric 3590, Roy Trowell 3450. Euchre: Carrie Schultz 92, Sally Bell 84, Dave Patterson 81. Most lone hands: Kathleen Wigfield and Carrie Schultz with four each.

Scores in Pepper: Maggie Hansen and Moe Hansen 269, Darlene Trombley 246, Cliff Trombley 235. Most peppers: four-

way tie between Maggie Hansen, Winnie Moore, Cliff Trombley and Darlene Trombley with five each.

Door prize winners were Eileen Heasley, Jane Ann Callow and Ann Burrell.

It was birthday cake day with a special cake donated by Sue Girardin from the Pepper group.

Celebrating July birthdays were Robert Boose, Glen Bryan, Willy Fittler, Sue Girdardin, Bert Patrick, Clare Shaw, Dawn Tizzard, Cliff Trombley and Kathleen Wigfield.

Wheatley Friendship Club news

By Bonnie G. Dawson

On Wednesday, July 5, Wheatley & District Friendship Club members enjoyed coffee, tea, juice and delicious desserts thanks to Doreen Armstrong, before an afternoon of Bingo.

Glenn James Elliott

It is with love and sadness that we share the sudden passing of our big brother, Glenn James Elliott, on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Born in Shawville, Quebec, on September 14, 1946 to the late Hubert and Iva (Wilson) Elliott, he was oldest of four children and raised in Stark’s Corners.

Glenn shared 52 years of marriage with his wife Joyce (Stamp) and is survived by his son Rick (Jodie), granddaughter Senna, and siblings Beth Gatchell (late Ed), Nora Schock (Elson) and Barry Elliott (Brenda). He was predeceased by sons Mark (1966) and Robert (2002). He’ll be dearly missed by all nieces and nephews.

Glenn had a very successful 35-year mining career at Vale (Inco) in Sudbury, holding several senior management roles throughout his career. He loved the north and spent many happy years at their ‘camp’ on Manitoulin Island, before moving to Kingsville, Ontario. Glenn’s passion for adventure and travel never wavered, spending winters in Florida with Joyce and travelling the world.

Throughout his life, Glenn remained optimistic and vibrant, and was always interested in what family members were up to. He loved coming ‘home’ for Mom’s birthdays and the annual Wilson reunion.

His wishes are for family and friends to gather at Stark’s Corners Community Cemetery for a brief internment service at a future date.

Donations can be made to Glenn’s favourite charities: SickKids Foundation, the Children’s Wish Foundation, the Canadian Red Cross Society or a charity of your choice, and would be greatly appreciated.

Debra Nadine McLeod

The Bingo winners were Pat Matier, Donna Moody, Bonnie G. Dawson, Barb Siddall, Rose Mary Hatt, Doreen Armstrong, Mary Hairsine, Mary Siddall and Helen Carter. Thanks to Janet Hewett for calling the numbers and Pauline Sample for handing out the prizes.

Bingo is held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month for a cost of $1, which includes coffee, tea and desserts. Starting time will be 1 p.m. Note the time change.

won by Ruth Ann Snively and Donna Moody.

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

Euchre is every Tuesday from 1:30-4:00 for $2. Pepper is on Thursdays from 1:30-4:00 for $2.

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

Proof

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$100 plus $13 HST = $113

Debra Nadine McLeod passed away peacefully at the Erie Shores Hospice on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the age 68. Beloved partner and best friend of Gary Butler for the last 23 years. Also survived by Gary’s son Mark Butler (Rachel) and his family, and dear cousins Sheila (Brian) and Trish (Jim). Predeceased by Dean Butler. She will also be missed by many, many dear friends.

Debra had a passion for her garden and often referred to it as her happy place.

Any changes please email sun@southpointsun.ca Thanks.

Cremation has taken place. To celebrate Debra’s life, her wish was for all to plant a small tree in her memory to allow her legacy to live on.

All are welcome to a celebration of Debra’s life on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 2-5 p.m. at 4 King Street, Leamington, ON.

If so desired, memorial donations may be made in Debra’s memory to the Erie Shores Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation First (Leamington) 519-398-9188. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.cremationfirst.ca

The next Bingo will be held on Wednesday, July 19. It will be held after the summer potluck dinner which starts at noon that day. The club will provide broasted chicken at a cost of $5 per person and everyone is to bring a dish or two. There is a sign-up sheet for those who plan to attend.

Noelle Robinson provides instruction for club members on how to use tablets/computers. Contact her at nrobinson1loveyoga@gmail.com to make an appointment.

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Foot care is available for Friendship Club members. Call Jessica Rodzik Couto at 519-990-7308 for an appointment.

Friendship Club membership is $10 per year.

The 50/50 draws were

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From the Leamington Post July 14, 1955

The scarlet and gold of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be seen at this year’s edition of the Leamington District Agricultural Society’s annual fair. Fair Manager Jack Walker said this week the famed RCMP Band from Ottawa would perform during the afternoon of Children’s Day on August 10.

Town Council Monday night decided to post a $50 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone tampering with life-saving equipment at the town dock. It was pointed out that the Leamington Boat Club, responsible for installing life preservers and rope on the dock, could not be expected to continue to replace the equipment indefinitely. Action was needed to deter vandals from either stealing it or damaging it. Councillor W.H. Patterson said there was no protection at all for the equipment. Councillors were unanimous in condemning the vandalism.

James Bradford will observe his 90th birthday this Saturday and to mark the occasion he plans to play a round of golf. A long-time golfing enthusiast, Mr. Bradford is a past president of the Leamington Golf and Country Club and despite his advanced years, continues to take an active part in the game.

Reports carried by the Canadian Press that dead smelt had forced people to leave their lakeshore homes and saying there was a good chance that beaches in this district would be closed came as a surprise to Leamington officials last week. Mayor Grace McFarland said she knew of no reason why the Ontario Department of Health should consider closing Lake Erie beaches as the report indicated. She said too that although the fish had been an unpleasant problem, to her knowledge, no one had been forced to leave their homes because of them.

Francis R. Gregory of Leamington was elected chairman of the Ontario Flue-Cured Tobacco Marketing Board, succeeding Fred Cunningham of Windham Centre. The election of Mr. Gregory, who represents Zone 6 on the Board, confirmed freely made predictions in the weeks preceding the meeting that he would win the position.

From the Kingsville Reporter July 14, 1955

Instead of hordes of fish flies this year, we have hordes of dead fish on Lake Erie beaches. Cottagers consider the latter a worse nuisance than the winged pests. Most of the fish are smelt, but there are a few perch. Canadian and American authorities are studying the matter but to date have not found a reason or solution.

Here and there… Len White growing a few chickens, Jack Queen enjoying some fishing up north, Walt Mills trying to get 4-1 odds from George Karry that the Cleveland Indians will win the American League, Ray Heatherington moving to Kingsville.

At the Kingsville Ladies Golf Club Medal Round Competition this week, the winners were Mrs. H.F. Dixon, Mrs. John Hodge, Mrs. A.B. Smith and Mrs. Ernest Hulec.

The Kingsville and Gosfield South Fire Department made a hurried call to the home of Boyd Rollo, corner of 2nd Concession and the McCain Sideroad yesterday about 3 o’clock in the afternoon, when burning contents fell out of an incinerator and caught in the grass. A pasture field was burned off and also part of a field of straw belonging to Art Allen. The quick response of the fire department saved the Rollo home from catching on fire as flames were only a short distance away.

50 Years Later

From the Wheatley Journal

July 13, 2005

The LDSS contingent of Ontario Scholars included six Wheatley area students this year. At the top of the Wheatley group was Meaghan St. Pierre, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David St. Pierre, sporting a 92.3% average. Next was Sarah Olewski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Olewski, with an 89.5% average. Jessica Bekaan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bekaan, sported an 86.7% average. Kurt Makey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Makey, came in with an 84.33% average. Joelle Fitzgerald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fitzgerald, had an 82.83% average, and Susie Boldt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boldt, came in with a an 80.5% average.

On Tuesday, June 28, Wheatley Area Public School Early Years classes performed a number of songs and poems for their families and friends. The children even used shaker bags that they created themselves as they shook them to the song ‘Shake, Shake, Shake.’

Talbot Trail’s Junior Golfers got off to a great start on July 6 with 38 golfers enjoying their morning. Even with a bunch of newcomers, Bob McLean and Cam Keith have taken this group under their direction and are giving them the basics. The girls got some terrific supervision from Mary Ellen Charko and Pat Reynaert, who were really impressed by the potential talent. Bob Lee and Gary Hickson really had their work cut out for them by going with the experienced golfers. Garth Chadwick and Tom Hyatt were thankful to have carts as they were exhausted just watching these kids.

The Wheatley Legion enjoyed a special meat draw Saturday as Ted Walker, a London resident with a home in Wheatley, played some songs on his keyboard, singing a variety of songs that brought back memories. Hopefully Ted will visit again, as he had toes a tappin’. Meat winners were Allison Siddall, Doris Lamb, Bill Robertson, Marty Marshall, Carol Martin, Linda Niehus, Susan Wasserberg and Barb Chesterton. Bill Robertson won the 50-50 and Kim Cronheimer won the toonie draw.

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

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

The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher

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

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

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

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!

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.

July 9, 2003 - Derby Champs - Southwest Outdoors Club president Chris Clark, left, and PAO director Paul Mensour, right, presented Jay Ross the Senior award, Abbey Lamb (front centre) the Junior trophy, and Drew Mummery Intermediate division winner. 337 kids entered Saturday’s Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire fishing day event.

July 15, 1987: Peter Epp (right) was the recipient of the Charles McGowan Memorial Scholarship Award at a Ontario Agricultural College pre-convocation luncheon. The award honours the late Lieut. Charles McGowan and is given to an outstanding graduate in Bachelor of Science (Agriculture). At left is Prof. T. Michaels, Dept. of Crop Science.

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NOTICE

Notice of Public Information Centre #2

Heritage Road to Road 2 West, Town of Kingsville

Municipal Class Environmental AssessmentStudy

The Town of Kingsville (Town) hasinitiateda Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA)to meet long-term transportation needs within the community. Thisstudy involvesthe extension of Heritage Road to Road 2 West, two local road connecting links, and intersection improvements(see map). These improvements willalign with the Town of Kingsville Transportation Master Plan recommendations, toprovide a safe and accessible multi-modal transportation network that will accommodate future growth and development withintheTown.

The Process

The study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Schedule ‘C’ projects as outlined in the Municipal Class EA document (2000, as amended), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

How to Get Involved

A Public Information Centre (PIC)is being held to present the evaluation of alternative design concepts, and the recommended design for the study. The PIC will be in-person at the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre (103 Park Street, Kingsville, ON) on Thursday, July 27, 2023, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. PIC materials will be available on the Town’s website for your review on July 27, 2023. Town Website: www.kingsville.ca

If you would like more information aboutthe study, or would like to be added to the contact listto receive future notices, please contact:

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Kids fishing derby produces lots of smiles

By Mark Ribble

The annual Southwest Outdoors Club Kids Fishing Derby was held on Saturday, July 8 under cloudy skies and plenty of fish were caught along the pier at Wheatley Harbour.

The largest of the bunch was a 27-inch pike caught early in the day, with a

large bowfin and several large carp and sheephead also landed Saturday morning. A 13” perch was also caught and plenty of gobies were caught and removed from circulation.

About 250 kids attended, along with their parents and fishing was brisk most of the morning until

the rains came just before noon. Food and drinks were provided to all in attendance and each young fisherman took home a prize with the help of Canadian Tire Leamington and Tilbury Auto Mall.

Anyone who didn’t have a fishing rod was lent one and all of the kids had big smiles on

Robinson top gold player at Talbot Trail

By Bob McLean

Fifty-four Talbot Trail senior men’s league members were greeted with a beautiful golf day on July 4. The recent rainfall has kept the course in excellent condition.

The CP winner was Rick Thompson whose remarkable shot on #9 ended up a mere seven feet from the pin. Ken Womack, who returned to play after his hip surgery, drained a 14-foot putt on #2 to win the LP.

The league’s inspiring super seniors, who play off the “gold” tees, were very successful. Carl Robinson led the way with his very impressive 47. The 90-year-olds achieved very praiseworthy results. Both Dave la Bonte and Gerry Becigneul produced excellent results of 50 and 51 respectively. Murray “the Fire Chief” Cascadden and Erle “the Putter” Nash achieved satisfying results.

The super seniors 86 years+, playing off the silver tees, also earned noteworthy results. Tom Hyatt played well scoring a solid 51. Both Neil Adamson and Andy Orsini merited very commendable 53s. Walter Balsam and Bill Edwards had very fine results.

In the 50-69 year division, youngster Kreug dominated with his masterful 36. Arkey and Nasher played superbly, achieving terrific results of 38 and 39 respectively. Fuzzy and Gerry van Deven produced excellent 41s.

In the largest group (70-79 years), Joe Drummond fired an impressive 38 to nip Dutchy’s brilliant 40. BW and Pearcie shot dazzling 41s. Other golfers were: Paul Carioli, Al Matthews, Rick 44s; Clarkie, Bobo, Wayne Humber 45s; and Dave Dent and Schmitty 46s.

Mike Wright led the way for the 8085 year olds by shooting an excellent 43. Other commendable results: Gary Wilson 52; Tarciscio, Dave Chambers, Conrad Babkirk 53s; Bob Stephens and Ken Womack 55 and 56 respectively.

Nifty 50 shooters were Rick Epplett, Gary Morin, Ray la Pierre and Dave La Bonte.

Special thanks to Schmitty for barbecuing again. Great job, Larry!

“The older I get, the better I used to be.” I agree with Lee Trevino’s quote. Keep swinging and just have fun!”

their faces when all was said and done.

Trophies for the largest fish in various age groups were Beau Snyder, Josiah

Harms, Aiden Young and Ethan Derikx.

The bicycle draw was also held and the winners were Rebecca Knelson,

Reggie Lindsay, Felicity Friesen, Taj Patel, Hannah Wilson, Brailey Boyse and Estras Amaya.

Young Colt Janzen looks on with his dad Len as the Southwest Outdoors Club’s Don Wigle officially measures his four-inch gobie caught at Wheatley Harbour on Saturday morning. SWOC member Scott Makey was in charge of recording the big catch. SUN photos

Seven-year-old Josiah Harms holds his 14-and-one-eighth-inch Sheephead caught during the Southwest Outdoors Club’s annual Kids Fishing Derby at Wheatley Harbour on Saturday, July 8. Josiah took home the trophy for largest fish in his age group.

About 250 kids and another 250-or-so parents and grandparents filled the east side of Wheatley Harbour on Saturday, July 8 for the Southwest Outdoors Club’s annual Kids Fishing Derby. All went home with prizes and smiles on their faces.

Tournament favourite cruises to win in Ororo Women’s Championship

By Rob Hornberger

From the Kingsville Observer

Going into last week’s PGA of Canada Ororo Women’s Championship, it was clear Alena Sharp was the prohibitive favourite. She’s an LPGA veteran with nine professional wins, including two Canadian PGA Women’s championships and almost $3 million US in career winnings.

She fired a sizzling 66 the first round, following up Wednesday with a 69 for a 9-under total, five shots clear of the

nearest competitor, Lauren Zaretsky, an amateur from Thornhill, Ontario.

Min-G Kim and Belinda Lin finished tied for third.

Sharp said she went into the final round at the Kingsville Golf and Country Club with a mindset that no lead is secure.

“I needed to get off to a good start,” she said.

“I think the front nine is scoreable with (three) par fives being reachable and I did that. I was four-under after seven holes for my start and then I didn’t do too much on the back

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nine. I had a lot of opportunities but I lipped out a lot of putts.”

With the win, Sharp receives an exemption to the CP Women’s Open, an LPGA event scheduled Aug. 21-27 at the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver. She also wins $9,000 for her top finish Wednesday at the Ororo tournament.

Sharp, who grew up in Hamilton and lives in Arizona, has partial status on the LPGA tour, but is concentrating her efforts on the Epson Tour, a feeder tour for the LPGA, to gain enough points to guarantee full status on the main tour next season.

“I don’t have great status… I would be in for next week’s (LPGA) event in Toledo but I’m not going to play, so I’ll play the Epson Tour because I’m in the top 10 and top 10 is the best card to get, given my situation.”

Sharp is playing well. She had a win on the Epson Tour last month in North Carolina and followed it up with a seventh and fourth place in the following two tournaments.

“My game is in good shape and I just have to ride the confidence wave,” she said.

Caroline Ciot, a club pro from Quebec, was in the final group with Sharp. She was impressed with Sharp’s play.

“She has a great game, obviously,” said Ciot. “She didn’t miss many shots. That’s what I noticed. She’s very consistent with her iron play.

Good short game. No real mistakes.”

Ciot was the top club pro, finishing the two-day tournament at one over. Kingsville club pro Sadie Dewinton-Davies shot rounds of 76 and 73, finishing in 17th place, and local golf standout Alyssa Getty was 27th with rounds of 79 and 78.

There are some big names in Canadian golf who have won this tournament: Laurie Kane has won seven times and Brooke Henderson twice.

“It has cache. A lot of big names have won this tournament,” said Gord Percy, head of the PGA of Canada.

He said tournaments like the Ororo Women’s Championship act as a stepping stone for young women aspiring to play on the LPGA tour.

“It’s not just the play, it’s how they handle themselves. The first day we had a pro-am; they’re playing with volunteers and sponsors, they’re learning how to work within the business, learning what they have to step into in the future.”

Sharp praised the club, the condition of the course — and the army of volunteers, many of whom came out to watch her play.

“I love it. It’s an adrenalin rush,” she said. “I’ve always liked it ever since I was younger.”

For Jean Page, tournament chairperson, the close of the tournament was a chance to finally relax and reflect on a job well done.

“I can finally breathe a sigh of relief,” she said. “It was a wonderful, wonderful three days. Every-

body getting together and sharing the experience, it was really wonderful.”

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The 2023 Ororo Champion, Alena Sharp displays her trophy for the win at Kingsville last week. Sharp’s nine-under bested the field. Rob Hornberger photo

Alyssa Getty chips onto the green on Wednesday, July 5 during the final round of the Ororo Women’s Championship at Kingsville Golf and Country Club. SUN photo

Kingsville club pro Sadie Dewinton-Davies teeing off recently in Kingsville. Dewinton-Davies shot rounds of 76 and 73 to finish 17th. Rob Hornberger photo

Large donation made to encourage junior golfers

Last week, on an extremely hot and humid Wednesday, July 5, over 75 junior golfers showed up at Wheatley’s Talbot Trail Golf Club bright and early on their summer vacations, with their clubs slung over their shoulders and broad smiles across their faces, to participate in the opening day of the Junior Golf Program.

Those broad smiles are what kept Mavis Shanks running the program for over 10 years while her own children participated. She volunteered her time tirelessly to help the local juniors embrace an appreciation and love of the game.

Whether it be canvassing Wheatly clubs for donations, namely Wheatley Legion Branch 324 and Wheatley Optimists, or working with Tecumseh Golf to get an elaborate prize table every year, Mavis was determined to make the golf program a success.

As time went on and her children grew too old for the program, Mavis passed the torch on to others with the same pas-

sion for junior golf, including both her daughters who led the program together, of course under her watchful eye, but now she would simply go out on the course with the kids and provide advice and etiquette on the course.

When Mavis passed away in 2021, her wish was to create a junior golf award in her name to be handed out to one junior boy and one junior girl each year with the intent that the golfers use the money towards new equipment or furthering their skills. Last year’s inaugural recipient was Ty Gould, with the female winner deferred one season.

The family of Mavis Shanks is pleased to announce a donation of $5,000 to the Talbot Trail Junior Golf Program.

“We have been blessed with an outpouring of support for this award after my mother’s death,” said Mavis’ oldest daughter, Samantha. “Together with my Dad, Al, we decided that in addition to the yearly award, we wanted to ensure that the

ERCA celebrating 50 years of conservation

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will celebrate 50 years of conservation with an open house on July 16 at the John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area, and the community is invited to join in the celebration.

The open house will take place from 1-5p.m., and will include exhibits highlighting the conservation projects, programs and initiatives that have taken place over the past five decades.

“It is truly remarkable to reflect upon not only the many conservation successes that have taken place over all these years, but also the challenges that we have overcome,” said Tim Byrne, ERCA CAO. “We hope that many supporters, past employees, and community partners will join us to celebrate this milestone.”

As part of this celebration, an art exhibit highlighting local conservation areas – 50 Years of Conservation - Through the Artist’s Eye – will be on exhibit from the July 16 celebration through the end of August.

The open house is free to attend but guests are required to RSVP at https://essexregionconservation. ca/erca50th

Talbot Trail Junior Golf Program had the funds needed for continued success in years to come.”

“We are so honoured to continue to run a great program that has been a success thanks to the people who laid the ground work, like Mavis and her family,” said Nicole Coulter, co-convenor of the Talbot Trail Junior Golf Program. “Programs like Junior Golf require funds to help ensure the

program is successful and this monetary donation will definitely help to create more opportunities for learning and growth on the course.”

“We are so fortunate to have a beautiful course in our small town and it is so wonderful to see so many kids coming out and learning the sport,” added Jessica Coulter, co-convenor of the program. “We have seen so many juniors go through

the program and grow up to pass on their passion for golf to their children and their children’s children, and that is what helps to keep this golf course so special and successful! We thank the Shanks family for their generous donation on behalf of Mavis and we look forward to another fun and successful season of Junior Golf.”

The funds for this donation have accumulated

from memorial donations and a yearly golf tournament held in Mavis’ name to raise money for the Mavis Shanks Memorial Junior Golf Award. This year’s tournament will be held on Saturday, July 15. Spots are still available. Visit www. talbottrailgolfclub.com or contact the clubhouse (519-825-4521) to register your team today.

Erie Shores senior men’s golf

Forty-one Erie Shores seniors showed up for another fine day of league golf on July 5.

The three low net winners were Dan McQueen 64, Orest Hyrnewich 65 and Jamie Arquette 66.

Peter Harb and Dave Binder were the draw winners.

Closest to the hole on #3 was Orest Hyrnewich and on #16 Fred Klassen. The longest putt on #1 was Herb Grundner and on #10 Orest Hyrenwich

First place winners at 284 were Jerry Meloche, Derek Horop, and Jamie Arquette. In second at 287 were Rob Toyne, Jer-

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ry Mallard, Brent Metz and Fred Klassen. Third at 291 were Herb Grundner, Tom Klassen, Orest Hrynewich and Kevin Shaften. In fourth at 293 were Gord Anderson, Bill Gherasim, Dan McQueen and Bob Sutherland.

Low rounds of the day were by Jerry Mallard 75,

and Jamie Arquette 78. Peter Harb birdied #2, Orest Hyrenwich #4, Matt Dick #6 and #9, Jerry Mallard #9, Kevin Shaften #11, Gary McRae #12 and #13, Wayne Quinn #13, and Dan McQueen #16.

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ERCA’s first chair, Bob Pulleyblank in 1973.

The late Mavis Shanks, left, was the driving force behind the Talbot Trail Junior Golf program for 10 years. The photo to the right depicts this year’s crop of young golfers who have continued her legacy. Photo submitted

Kinsmen Club official thankful to town for ball diamond upgrades

The former baseball club chairman for the Leamington Kinsmen Club is thankful to the Municipality of Leamington for the recent upgrades to the Leamington Kinsmen Baseball Diamonds complex.

Over the past few years, the town has made many upgrades to the facilities, including a new washroom/canteen building, clubhouse, dugouts and parking lots.

Long considered one of the top baseball complexes in the province because of the location and condition of the fields, the complex is popular among local coaches and players, and now has many more improvements.

The Kinsmen Club’s Roger Hodgson recently reached out to the Sun to offer his thanks and compliments to the municipality.

“On behalf of the

Leamington Kinsmen Club, I would like to say thank you to the Town of Leamington and Leamington Minor Baseball Association (LDMBA) for keeping the name Kinsmen Ball Park and Skate Park,” says Hodgson.

The park has undergone some dynamic changes since the Kinsmen turned it over to LDMBA in the 1970s.

“The parking lot alone is no longer crushed stone

but now a sheet of tough asphalt,” said Hodgson. “The fence which we wired to steel posts are now covered with a protective rubber padding.”

When the diamonds first opened in the early 1970s, there were no trees, but plenty of trees now provide shade to spectators and players alike.

“The dugouts were made of concrete blocks and are now wire mesh, providing air flow and

shelves for gloves, bats, shoes and clothing,” said Hodgson. “The roads to all diamonds are now asphalt instead of good old dirt. We now have a batting cage, a canteen facility and washrooms.”

The volunteers with LDMBA have played an integral part in the improvements made since the ‘70s and those improvements continue to move in a positive direction.

Many coaches who travel the province for tournaments are grateful for the one-stop all-encompassed baseball complex that Leamington has to offer, with many tournaments in other centres spread out on single diamonds across those cities.

“The facility today is one of the best in all Ontario, one that we all, in this town, can be very proud of,” says Hodgson.

Just a few of the improvements at the Kinsmen Baseball complex in Leamington include, from left, new dugouts, a deluxe fieldhouse/canteen/washroom facility and the new wall of champions featuring Ontario champions since 1952. The Kinsmen played an important role in procurring the land and setting up the original layout and the club has expressed their gratitude to Leamington Minor Baseball and the municipality for the recent improvements.

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