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O.P.P. Community Officer retiring

By Mark Ribble

After six years as the Leamington Detachment Community Officer, Constable Katherine Burt is retiring on Friday, July 7.

A familiar face to many in the Leamington and Kingsville communities, Constable Burt has spent the last 28 years with the Ontario Provincial Police.

Born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area, Burt has a Masters Degree in social work and spent the first eight years of her career as a social worker, before joining the OPP.

Her first posting was in Prescott, Ontario, followed by a stint in the Orillia detachment before spending a couple of years as an instructor at the Ontario Police College. She had other stops along the way before coming to Leamington in 2017.

“My brother is a Windsor Police Officer and after he settled here, my mother also moved down this way to be closer to the grandchildren,” Burt told the Sun last week.

“They told me I would love this area, so I put in for a transfer.”

Since her arrival in the area, she has endeared herself to many people, particularly at the schools, where she is a familiar face to many students.

She says it’s been a rewarding six years.

“I love being able to portray someone in a uniform as friendly and approachable,” she says. “I’ve had positive interaction with many people in our communities.”

That personal touch has been the difference maker for Constable Burt as she has operated the Grade 6 V.I.P. (Values, Influences and Peers) programs in the local schools for the past several years, and has also spent time with the younger grades as part of her duties.

And her community imprint doesn’t stop at the schools.

She’s been a regular face at many of the Mi-

grant Worker events over the years and participates in a lot of local festivals as the liaison between the OPP and the community.

As her 28-year career with the OPP winds down, she’ll spend the next couple of weeks continuing to bring a positive message to the community.

After that, she plans on keeping busy by doing some volunteering and will stay in the Windsor-Essex area and enjoy her retirement.

“I need to keep busy,” she said. “That’s the key.” Burt says she’s happy to be able to say goodbye through the local paper, noting that many of her acquaintances will otherwise wonder why she was no longer the go-to person for such events and programs.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to break some of the stereotypes surrounding police and provide consistency in being helpful to the community,” she adds. “It’s nice to let people know that I’m not going to be here in this role anymore.”

She also said she is go-

ing to miss the interaction. “I appreciate and value

the many people in the many roles I’ve crossed paths with,” she said. “I

wish all of them well in the future.”

Carrousel of Nations this weekend

Carrousel of Nations 2023 will celebrate the cultures and traditions of 25 ‘villages’ around Windsor and Essex County with the Leamington events set for Friday, June 23 to Sunday June 25.

Carrousel of Nations is one of the oldest multicultural festivals in Canada. The event is presented by the Multicultural Council (MCC) and individual ethnic communities, with support from sponsoring partners.

• The Leamington Italian Village Street Party takes place on Friday, June 23 from 4-11 p.m. at the Roma Club, 19 Seacliff Dr. E.

Music will fill the air as attendees are treated to enchanting Italian melodies performed by talented musicians, capturing the essence of Italy’s cultural identity. The event will also feature traditional Italian dance groups, entertaining audiences with graceful movements and lively performances.

No Italian celebration is complete without a feast of delectable cuisine. The Leamington Italian Village Street Party will offer abundant traditional Italian dishes, allowing visitors to indulge in the flavours that have made Italian cuisine renowned worldwide. From mouth-watering pasta dishes to

authentic wood-fired pizzas and gelato, the culinary offerings will transport attendees to the heart of Italy.

• On Saturday, June 24 from 5-9 p.m., stop out at the Lebanese Village at the Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Highway 77 North in the big hall, and let your senses discover the sights, sounds and spices of Lebanon.

The village will feature belly dancing and other Lebanese dance performances starting at 6 p.m. and music to keep you bouncing to the beat all night long.

The Lebanese Village’s menu will offer a variety of Middle Eastern staples including Fattoush, stuffed grape leaves, hummus, kousa, grilled chicken and rice, kafta and potatoes. There is no ATM on site, so cash and debit only.

• Also on Saturday, June 24, from 3-11 p.m., the German Village will be hosted by the Rhine Danube Club at the Leamington Lebanese Club’s Cedar Hall, 447 Highway 77 North.

Enjoy delicious schnitzel on a bun, Oktoberfest sausage and German pretzels.

After indulging in scrumptious German fare, stick around to sway and spin to the musical stylings of a German band from 7-11 p.m.

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Constable Katherine Burt, centre, on a recent visit to St. Louis Catholic Elementary School, is surrounded by St. Louis Grade 6 students Cristian Sagun, Mason Nehmetallah, Shannell Geggo and Minh Chau Pham, along with teacher Rosemary Pimentel. The students are part of the V.I.P. (Values, Influences and Peers) program that the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board runs along with the O.P.P.

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Leamington’s Canada Day outlined

The Municipality of Leamington will once again host a free Canada Day celebration, including two evening concerts produced by The Bank Theatre and a fireworks show at the waterfront.

On Saturday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m., Leamington’s Sunset Amphitheatre will set the stage for musical acts Walkerville Collegiate WCCA Rock Band, followed by Almost Famous Band at 8:30 p.m.

Almost Famous is Canada’s southernmost rock and party band. A four-piece rock/party

band formed in February of 2015, they are four easy-going Kingsville guys who love performing their unique mix of mash-ups, old and new favourites, and good rockin’ sing-along songs.

The Walkerville Collegiate WCCA Rock Band is an eight-member high school group consisting of students from grades 9 to 12. They play rock, pop, punk, soul and everything in between.

Following the concerts, a fireworks show will be launched from a barge on Lake Erie beginning at ap-

proximately 10 p.m.

All are welcome to attend this free, un-ticketed outdoor event. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and set up on the lawn for the show.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Kinsmen Kanteen.

LTGO on-demand transit hours have been extended to 11 p.m. on Canada Day to get residents to and from the event conveniently and safely. Learn more at leamington.ca/ LTGO.

ITALIAN CHOIR BENEFITS CARDINAL CARTER

The Italian Choir of Leamington continues to raise funds for local charities through their volunteer work at Chances Gaming Lounge. Recently, the choir gathered to present a cheque for $500 to Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School and High School. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Margherita Piroli, Irma Ingratta, Bruno Ingratta, Cardinal Carter Principal Jason Georges, Teresa Ciotoli, Anthony Gori, Asunta Gori, Michelina Simoni. In the back row are Vince Mastronardi,

Kingsville’s Canada Day activities

The 2023 Kingsville Canada Day celebration will once again take place at the Kingsville Arena and baseball complex grounds on Saturday, July 1.

The free event kicks off at 1:30 pm with opening ceremonies, followed by

a foam party for kids as well as crafts, vendors, pony rides, a colouring contest, Starlight Aerialists and the Best of Mad Science.

There will be bouncy castles, frisbee golf, spike ball and the Kingsville Express as well.

Live entertainment will include Some Guys Who Like to Sing, The Bill Nuvo Magic Experience, Tim Swaddling Band and the Jen Knight Trio.

The day will wrap up with a fireworks show at Lakeside Park at 10 pm, weather permitting.

Maria Marcovecchio, Nick Mastronardi, Asunta Cervini, Frank Gabriele, Oliva Sabelli, Natalina Peraino, Essie Gulliver, Enza Ligotino, Filomena Caffarena, Lucy Gabriele, Jackie Incitti, Filomena Mastronardi, Michelina Mastronardi. Not present for the photo were choir members Sam Amicone, Luigina Ciotoli, Guido Dimenna, Lisa Ingratta, Maria Paglioni. SUN photo

Mayor’s Recognition Awards a highlight of Leamingotn Council chambers

The annual Mayor’s Recognition Awards were presented just ahead of the June 13 meeting of Leamington Council.

A full council chambers featured the recipients and their families as Mayor Hilda MacDonald presented each of them with

their awards.

The Distinguished Volunteer Service Award was given to long-time community volunteer Delores Klassen.

The Community Inspiration Award was presented to George Bergen, who is the President of

The Bridge Youth Resource Centre and is instrumental as part of the group that opened the Leamington Community Hope Centre.

Three Mayor’s Special Awards were then presented.

The first special award

was presented to Martin Varela, who is the Migrant Workers Community Program chair. Martin arrived in Leamington in 2009 and made Leamington his home.

The Mayor’s Special Award for Innovation went to the entire UMEI

Christian High School Robotics team, who placed very high in local and provincial competitions.

The final award of the night was awarded posthumously to the late Herm Dick, who passed away in March. Herm

was a long-time volunteer who had a passion for service to his community and spent several years on Mersea Township Council. Herm’s son Dennis Dick accepted the award alongside his mom, Elizabeth.

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Mayor Hilda MacDonald presents the Distinguished Volunteer Service Award to Delores Klassen.

Mayor Hilda MacDonald presents the Community Inspiration Award to George Bergen.

Mayor Hilda MacDonald presents the Mayor’s Special Award to Martin Varela.

Mayor Hilda MacDonald presents the Mayor’s Special Award for the late Herm Dick to Elizabeth Dick and son Dennis Dick.

Mayor Hilda MacDonald presents the Innovation award to the UMEI Lightning Robotics team, from left, Mason Fittler, Aidan Brown, Nathan Ribble, Delaney Dault, Ben Recker, Braedon Douglas, Olivia Coppola, Liam Brown, Jocelyn Giroux, Isabel Neufeld, Mr. John Fittler.

Christine Colautti named new president and CEO for CKHAF

The Board of Directors of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation (CKHAF) have announced the appointment of Christine Colautti as its President and CEO, effective June 27, 2023. The appointment

follows a thorough local and national search to fill this critical position.

“Christine is a dynamic and visionary leader who is very civic-minded and demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to

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healthcare philanthropy,” said Bob Hockney, CKHAF Board Chair. “The Foundation and Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) are currently working on the ‘Our Hospital, Our Future’ Wallaceburg Site Redevelopment project, which will require an $8.9 million community investment. Christine will lead our team in successfully reaching this goal.”

Christine joins CKHAF from Erie Shores Health Foundation (ESHF), where she has served as CEO since 2018. Working in healthcare for over 23 years and the philanthropic sector for 17 years, Christine has held leadership roles in hospital foundations, leading and supporting teams that have raised millions of dollars for excellence in local healthcare. Christine’s tireless work has not only reignited an appreciation and passion for Canadian healthcare, but her expertise and experience in fundraising in the healthcare sector have translated into significant financial successes for ESHF.

“I’m thrilled to take on the role of President and CEO of CKHAF, leading

Leamington District Chamber of Commerce 2023 Golf Tournament

Thank you! Thank you!

Thank you all for continuing to golf and support the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce.

Tournament Sponsor: Cogeco

Platinum Sponsor: Enbridge

Diamond Sponsors: Bilokraly Financial, Municipality of Leamington

Gold Sponsors: OGVG, Ives Insurance

Brokers Ltd., Best Western Plus, Uni-Fab, Caldwell First Nation, Leamington Chrysler

Game Sponsors: HoriZen B&B, HUB International Ontario Ltd., Erie Shores Golf and Country Club, Southpoint Publishing/Bank Social Pub

Silver Hole Sponsors: South Essex

Community Council, Hydro One

Tee Hole Sponsors: Baker Tilly, Chartwell Leamington/Kingsville, Evergreen Memorial, Pelee Lighthouse, Public Safety Services, Reid Funeral Home, Speedprint, Rosewood Erie Glen, Rotary Club of Leamington

Golf Prize Sponsors: Allegra, Dr. Andrea Greff/Dr. Jason Keller, Anna’s Flowers, Baker Tilly, Booster Juice, Cindy’s Garden, Christine’s Bakery, Cogeco, Crave Family Grill & Pub, Erie Shores Eyecare, Erie Shores Golf & Country Club, Enbridge, Evergreen Memorial, Fleming Fast Freight, Freddy’s, Gabriele Home Furnishings & Flooring, HoriZen BNB,Home

Instead, HUB International Ontario, Insite Advantage, Jack’s Gastropub, Joey’s Only, Jose’s Bar & Grill, Kingsville Brewery/Taphouse 127, Lally Southpoint Ford, Leamington Chrysler, Leamington & District Half Century Centre,Leamington Sports Excellence, M&M Food Market, Mettawa Station, OGVG, Sona Ristorante & Taverna, The Bank Theatre, WFCU Credit Union.

Thank you to all the volunteers: Char, Stephanie, Abigail, Julie, Trevor, Paul, Sherry, Jim, Rick, Gloria, Diane and the ladies from Chartwell.

Thank you to Wheaton and the whole staff at Erie Shores Golf & Country Club and Ronan and his staff at the Leamington Marina.

Again, we had lots of food to feed the hungry golfers - thank you Barry and staff from The Car Barn.

Thank you to all that came out to play golf. The weather could not have been more perfect.

Mark your calendars for next year’s tournament June 12, 2024.

an organization that is so important to the community and its hospital,” said Christine. “There is no greater calling than supporting local healthcare. I look forward to working with the staff, Board, hospital colleagues and the incredible community of Chatham-Kent.”

Despite the rain, an excellent turnout of 130

Christine will officially join CKHAF on June 27, when she will begin working with the staff and Board of Directors, in collaboration with senior leadership at CKHA, to raise critical funds in support of CKHA.

people attended the Grand Opening of the Kingsville Community Centre’s Community Garden Café on Tuesday, June 13.

Live music was provided by Jilda Farias, with salad samples, fresh produce, hot dogs, cake and an abundance of smiles and fellowship filling the garden area.

“The Kingsville Community Garden is a peaceful place to sit and relax, read, do art, chat with friends and more,” said Program Director Kimberly DeYong. “The bees, butterflies and birds visit often and so should you.”

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The Kingsville Community Garden has been in place for six years. This year they have added more seating and rain barrels.

“This garden season is off to a great start with the help of donations from Anna’s Garden, Our Farm Organics, Target Building Supplies and a few residents,” said DeYong. “Thanks to our new volunteer garden coordinator Nancy Donaldson and several volunteers, the garden is already looking beautiful and bountiful!”

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Seeking artist proposals for create a stunning work of art on the exterior of the building facing Mill St. West. $500 award.

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July 10 -15: Crazy About Science & Earth Day is Everyday August 14 -18: Music & Art Adventures, Drama & Art Combined. Classes for ages 4-8, 9-14 yrs.

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They have also added a new native pollinator garden section this year and will be holding monthly meet-ups in the Kingsville Community Garden on the second Tuesdays, starting July 11 at 9 am, called Native Plants & Pollinators Perspectives, to help build awareness of the importance of native plants.

All are welcome at the Kingsville Community Centre’s Community Garden, 1860 Division Rd. N. at the rear of the Kingsville Community Church. For more information contact Kimberly DeYong, Program Director at kim@kingsvillecentre.com or visit kingsvillecentre.com

Community Centre holds garden café opening

Volunteer Garden Coordinator Nancy Donaldson, Executive Director Tom Harmon and Program Director Kimberly DeYong alongside the salad bed.

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CHRISTINE COLAUTTI

opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings

Is it time to ‘cut the TV cord’?

We are taking some time to contemplate switching from our cable service to a streaming service.

Several people we know have recently done that and they say to go for it.

I guess there are pros and cons to both but Deb and I are both getting tired of paying such extraordinary amounts for television.

Going through it all is taking me back to when Essex Cable TV started it all around here. I believe at the time, there were no other cable TV providers in the area, including Windsor.

Up until that point in the early-to-mid seventies, we relied on our antenna to bring in the TV signals for our favourite channels.

From our house deep inside Point Pelee, we could get VHF channels 2,4,7 out of Detroit, as well as channel 9 out of Windsor and 11 out of Toledo . If we had the ambition to walk to the TV and change the tuner to UHF, we could also get channel 50 out of Detroit, channel 42 out of Kitchener and channels 43 and 61 from Cleveland.

Of course, there were a few more channels that came in and we watched them all.

When we moved from the Point, the first thing we did was sign up for cable TV in Leamington, which added more channels to our list.

That brown rectangular box with the wire that went to the

back of the TV and all of those little rectangular buttons to push was the cat’s meow. It opened our eyes to numerous new channels like Global 29, Detroit’s channel 20 and other never-before-seen-by-theseeyes stations.

The shows of those days were some of the best TV shows ever written, long before today’s reality shows were ever thought about.

Don’t get me wrong, I do get a kick out of a number of the reality shows on today’s TV, but there’s just too much.

If someone’s not looking for love, they’re looking to get out of love or they’re trying to find a second wife or husband to join them.

There are shows about popping pimples and others about your feet. There are shows about polygamists, misogynists and families with more than 20 kids. There are shows about fiances, hillbilly handfishing and luxury real estate agents.

And for those that watch, this year’s highlight was “Scandoval”.

I long for the days when the largest family on TV was the Waltons or even the Bradford family from Eight is Enough. Hearing “good-night JohnBoy” became a little repetititve, but it brings back a certain time in your memory that denotes a good feeling.

And there were even short-

lived shows like Petticoat Junction and F-Troop that didn’t last long but left a lasting impression on a TV fan like me.

“There’s a little hotel called the Shady Rest at the junction… Petticoat Junction.”

That song will now be stuck in your head for the rest of the day. You’re welcome.

Each generation has their shows that they loved.

My siblings talk about shows like Sky King and Car 54 Where Are You, while I usually reminisce about Batman, Gilligan’s Island and The Brady Bunch.

I recently picked up a free streaming app called Pluto that has many of the old shows like I Love Lucy, the Andy Griffith Show and the Dick Van Dyke Show.

It also has Gunsmoke, Bonanza and Happy Days, which is right up my alley.

Happy Days is one of those shows that I high-tailed it home for when it was in its original run on Tuesday nights.

All in the Family was a favourite of my parents and we’d sit and watch that together on Saturday nights and follow it up with MASH.

I can count on one hand how many quality sitcoms we have now and probably not fill up that hand.

Back then, every night had several quality shows across all three major networks.

Take 1974 for instance.

On Sunday, you had Disney

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of course, but other shows like Mannix and Apple’s Way.

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On Mondays, besides football, you could watch Gunsmoke, The Rookies or the ABC Monday Night Movie.

Tuesdays were of course Happy Days for me, but for others may have been Maude, Hawaii Five-O or Adam-12.

Wednesday night had lots to watch with the Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, Cannon, Tony Orlando and Dawn, and Kojak.

On Thursdays, depending on the season, you could see the Waltons, Kung Fu and the Streets of San Francisco.

Friday nights brought us to The Brady Bunch, Odd Couple, Good Times and Sanford and Son.

Saturday wrapped up the week with All in the Family, MASH, Mary Tyler Moore, Bob Newhart and Carol Burnett — if you weren’t watching hockey.

As Canadians, we were still a few years away from experiencing those fancy American networks like HBO, Cinemax and others that we referred to as “pay TV”.

Channel 20 out of Detroit eventually developed something called ON-TV, which carried movies of all sorts including some of the more racy films that up until then were only viewable at the drive-in after midnight.

Bought in Leamington 65 years ago

On November 23, 1939, Ray Young’s Pontiac-Buick dealership in Leamington sold a new 1940 McLaughlin-Buick coupe to Milt Mason, a farmer near Merlin. In 1951, Mr. Mason traded it

in to Ray Young for a new Buick. Glen Fox of Windsor then bought the ’40. He was a Greyhound bus driver and only drove the car on weekends.

In June 1958, Mr. Fox traded it in at Ray Young’s

dealership for a new Vauxhall. His daughter was learning to drive and her father thought the ’40 Buick was too heavy for her to steer.

My brother John and I were working that sum-

mer for Ray Young with John in the stockroom and me washing used cars. When the ’40 Buick was traded in, we bought it.

We soon found an original style radio at a

All of this great television content eventually gave way — through technology — to the kind of television choices we have today.

Those days of “Meathead”, “What you talkin’ about Willis”, and “Elizabeth I’m coming to join ya, honey” are long gone and won’t be coming back anytime soon.

The comedic portrayal of Corporal Klinger and his tendency to dress in women’s clothing has given way to more serious shows and discussions about gender fluidity and disphoria — words we never knew existed way back when Flip Wilson put on a wig and said, “The devil made me do it.”

Times have certainly changed and what we see on our televisions has changed even more so.

Now at my place, we find ourselves at another juncture in the world of TV.

Do we cut the cord and rely on internet-based servers to bring us the shows we want to watch, or do we stick with the more expensive tried and true process of cable TV, hoping that someday they’ll make things a little more affordable?

Stay tuned until next week — same bat time, same bat channel.

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wrecking yard in nearby Essex. We also added a set of portawalls (substitute for real whitewalls) from our local Canadian Tire store.

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belongs in a Hollywood movie!”

I said to John: “Wow! Our car now looks like it

We drove it all summer and other summers to follow. That car stayed in our family for 30 years.

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MPPs visit Half Century Centre

The Leamington Half Century Centre had a few special visitors on Tuesday, June 20 as MPP Daisy Wai of Richmond Hill joined Chatham-Kent Leamington MPP Trevor Jones and Essex MP Anthony Leardi on a tour of the centre.

MPP Wai, who is the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, is touring senior centres across Ontario along with local MPPs and speaking to the seniors in those centres.

Half Century Centre Executive Director Christine Lehn and President Gaetan Levesque met with the ministers and

talked about different issues facing senior centres and how the Leamington club has persevered through the pandemic and came out in a position of strength.

“We had 74 new members join last year,” said Lehn.

Lehn and Levesque discussed grants and funding that will help the centre maintain its current level of service and let the MPPs know that the $45 annual membership fees at the centre was affordable for members and how they wanted to keep those fees low moving forward.

The entourage visited

with the Tuesday morning cribbage players and MPP Leardi even helped peel potatoes in the kitchen as they prepared Tuesday’s lunch choice— liver and onions.

After all the visiting and conversations were finished, MPP Wai went away with an appreciation of the local club and how close-knit everyone is.

She was particularly impressed with how many of the members had personal connections to MPP Jones, who grew up in Leamington and knew many of the cribbage players.

Reminder that burning permits required

Open-air burning within the Municipality of Leamington is regulated by an Open Air Burning By-law. A burn permit is required for all open-air burning within the municipality.

Whether you are having a small backyard campfire or clearing your property of brush, a permit is required prior to burning.

Leamington residents who require outdoor burning privileges can purchase permits online through the municipality’s website at leamington.ca/burning.

Burn permits will require 2-3 business

Community Calendar

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.

days for processing, and first-time applicants will require an inspection prior to approval.

Residents who have questions about open-air burning or are concerned about the size of the burn pile should contact Leamington Fire Services by phone at 519-326-6291.

Any person who wishes to make a complaint regarding an open-air burn should contact Fire Dispatch at 519-326-4431. Additional information about open-air burning can be found at leamington.ca/ burning.

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.

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 May 24th, June 7th & 21st. For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@ yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go

to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org.

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

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

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING

CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYSappointments preferred, walk-ins are welcome

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519682-2580.

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi peels potatoes in the kitchen of the Leamington Half Century Centre with club member Katie Klym. SUN photos

MPP Daisy Wai and MPP Trevor Jones talk with cribbage players, clockwise, Gail Turk, Cheryle Dunford, Ernie Purr and Carolyn Coad.

From left, Half Century Centre Executive Director Christine Lehn, MPP Daisy Wai, MPP Trevor Jones, MPP Anthony Leardi and Half Century Centre President Gaetan Levesque.

Business Excellence Award nominations are now open

The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 2023 Outstanding Business Excellence Awards (BEA) nominations are now open.

The most coveted busi-

ness awards in Leamington and district will be presented to the winners on September 13 at a gala evening at the Leamington Roma Club.

The BEA planning committee has been working

Drugs, guns seized at two Leamington addresses

hard to plan a fantastic evening, and this year, to reflect the ever-changing business community’s growth and innovation, the theme will be “Business Around the World”.

The Chamber has gone with a new platform, Awardify, and this will allow you to nominate with ease. Take a few minutes to nominate a deserving business.

Opportunities are still available to sponsor this prestigious event. If interested, contact the Chamber office at 519-326-2721 or info@leamingtonchamber.com.

On Thursday, June 15, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment, with Essex County and Lambton County Community OPP Street Crime Units (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT) members and OPP Canine Services executed two search warrants at addresses on Cambridge Crescent and Sherman Street in Leamington.

During the search warrants, police seized a quantity of suspected Fentanyl and cocaine with an approximate value of $64,000 and seized property including a semi-automatic handgun, an oversized prohibited magazine and ammunition. Three people were taken into custody without incident.

A 24-year-old from

Hamilton is charged with unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, unauthorized possession of weapon (five counts), careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition (four counts), possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, failure to comply with undertaking (five counts), possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, and possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs. The 24-year-old was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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Leamington is also charged with unauthorized possession of weapon (three counts), unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs, careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition (three counts).

Also charged is a 26-year-old from Leamington, with careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition (three counts), possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm and unauthorized possession of weapon (three counts).

The latter two suspects were released from police custody and were scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on Tuesday, June 20.

The investigation is on going, if you have information on this or any other crimes, OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

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Celebrating 70 years of marriage, sacrifice, trust, faith and strength, as well as working side by side for 60 of those years. We are so blessed to have your guidance and love – you are the meaning of marriage! Cheers to wonderful parents, grandparents and great-grandparents!

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In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away 45 years ago.

We can no longer see you with our eyes or feel you with our hands, But we will feel you In our hearts forever.

Lovingly remembered by her son Henry, daughter-in-law Marlene, grandson Stephen, granddaughter-in-law Laurie and great-grandchildren Christopher and Danielle Slingerland

Dance Company wrapping up another successful season

Cassiah’s Dance Company is a local dance studio that houses over 500 students, and their competitive dance team is just wrapping up their season. The team of 3-18 year-olds travels regionally and nationally, representing the Leamington area.

The team’s season is in full swing from September through July, where they train over 10 hours a week in the countless styles that the studio offers – Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hiphop and Acro are just some of the primary styles that the students touch on. This regimented training is to gear up for the

competition period, where they partake in five regional competitions in Southwestern Ontario as well as a week-long nationals event in Orlando, Florida.

Apart from competitions, the team participates in various endeavors from performing at Leamington’s Ribfest, to performing in the heart of Disney World.

The opportunities that arise for the members of the team are innumerable and are a direct reflection of their success, growth, and dedication to the art of dance.

A recent media release outlined the dance company’s activities and pur-

pose.

“Cassiah’s Dance Company provides much more than just a place to dance,” said the release.

“It develops relationships between teachers, teammates, and students that inevitably become a second family to cherish, even throughout one’s post-dance journey.”

The release went on to describe the support and dedication it takes for the team to operate at such a high level.

“The undeniable support from dancer-to-dancer is what creates such confident individuals –which in turn develops such a strong team,” said the release. “The kind-

ness that prospers within the team is consistently expressed towards oth-

er teams from around the world, as portrayed by the 10+ Studio Spirit

awards that the studio has earned over the past 8 seasons.”

Pictured above is just the end of a 10-minute production titled “VEGAS”, choreographed by studio owner Ms. Cassiah of Cassiah’s Dance Company. The dance takes the audience on a journey through Las Vegas, touching on its signatures such as magic shows, casinos, Vegas weddings, Elvis Presley and showgirls. Photo submitted

Newest mural unveiled at Lakeside Park splashpad

By Paul Forman

Kingsville continues to get more beautiful with the June 19 launch of the town’s newest mural by professional muralist Sarah M Robbins. The mural, Robbins’ second in town, incorporates the elements that make Kingsville special and celebrates the beginning of Pollinator Week as Kingsville is one of Canada’s Bee Cities.

When asked to describe her mural in more detail, Robbins said, “I’ve included local flowers as well as local pollinators. In the other letters, I’ve included local landmarks or areas that represent Kingsville. I have the lighthouse, our waterfront, wineries, and the special bridge here at the park. I made sure to include the geese, because

Connie Lynn Ives

September 19, 1970 – June 11, 2023

Connie Lynn Ives, 52 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Erie Shores Hospice.

Loving daughter of the late Brian Ives (2001) and Carol Whaley Ives. Dear twin sister of Carrie Ives, Melissa Edgerton and her husband Terry, and brother-in-law Tim Robinson. Dear aunt to Kali Robinson, Kyle and Sam Edgerton, and Andrea Edgerton. Great-aunt to Adam and Emma Edgerton. Connie will be missed by her constant companion, her fur baby Bebe.

Connie was a familiar face and good friend to countless people, having worked many years at Jack’s Coffee Shop and Wheatley Legion, and as PSW at Franklin Gardens.

As per Connie’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Giuseppe “Joe” Rubino

July 5, 1968 – June 16, 2023

Giuseppe (Joe) Rubino passed suddenly, with his loving wife by his side, on Friday, June 16, 2023 at the age of 54 years.

Beloved husband of Telma Barreto Rubino. Cherished father of Bianca and Salvatore (Kayla). Loving stepfather to Igor (Jessica) and Erika. Beloved son to the late Salvatore Rubino (1980) and late Anna Maria Rubino (2012). Brother of Sam (Angie), Frank (Paola) and Anna Jr.

Treasured Zio of Joseph, Massimo and Marcello. Dear grandson of the late Giuseppe and Emilia Vaiarelli and late Giuseppe and Vita Rubino. Dearest nephew of Antonio (late Franca) Vaiarelli and Franca (late Carmelo) Fileccia, late Lina and late Vito Mineo, late Anna and late Salvatore Catanese, late Franca and late Antonino Figliomeni, Pierina and late Gaspare Adragna, Maria and late Giuseppe Contino, late Sarina and late Nino Mantia, late Giuseppe and late Giuseppina Rubino, Gaetano and late Noella Rubino, and Nicola and Maria Rubino. He will be sadly missed by many cousins and friends from around the world, including the amazing Captains on Lake Erie. Missed by his fur babies Apollo and Zeus.

Giuseppe (Joe) was a strong, loving and humorous friend who always strived to make everyone laugh.

Visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, from 9 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to his loving spouse.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

that is Kingsville. Kingsville is biker friendly and I wanted to include the trails as well.”

The new mural was partially funded by the fundraising efforts of Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom and members were very excited to share the piece with the public, especially as the group strives to educate the public on the importance of pollinators and how to protect the habitats for these vital insects.

Communities in Bloom will be hosting the nature movie Epic in the lower bowl of Lakeside Park on

June 23 and will also have a native plant give-away on July 1.

Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers was on hand for the ribbon cutting for the newest mural, the thirteenth that residents of Kingsville can enjoy and take pride in.

When asked to comment about the murals in town, Rogers shared, “Kingsville has really pushed hard to be a mainstay in the arts and culture scene within Windsor and Essex County. We have tremendous artistic groups in town, the feedback from the

public about the murals has been great. Robbins’ mural really captured a

spectrum about what is great about our community.”

Robin Winger

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Loving son to the late Charlie and Liz (Stein) Winger. Beloved brother to Royce (Sheryl) and Todd. Predeceased by his sister Sharon. A special thank you for the care and devotion of Christian Horizons’ staff and extended family especially Julie, Delani, Melissa, Nelson and Doug over the years. Robin held dear to him Linda, Hans and family. Robin will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Robin had a love for cars, including his extensive Hot Wheels collection. Robin’s life was deeply enriched by the staff of Christian Horizons who made him discover his love for travel, especially Tennessee. Robin enjoyed going to family gatherings. His love for food was never-ending.

A special thanks to Franklin Gardens where he received exceptional care and compassion during his two and a half year stay.

Visiting is at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 1 p.m. until time of the Funeral Service to celebrate Robin’s life at 3 p.m. Cremation to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made by cheque to Christian Horizons.

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Ida Marie DiMenna, 93 years, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Erie Shores HealthCare. Devoted wife of 70 years to Guido. Dear mother of Alfredo DiMenna (Sabina) and Mike DiMenna (Roxanne). Loving Nonna of Roberto, Natalie, Stephanie, Andrea (Brandon) and Tyler. Predeceased by her parents Juana and Miguel Stelluto.

Dear sister of late Antonio Stelluto (late Matilda), late Rosario Pascual (late D’Andrea), late Maria Stelluto (Salvador Del Rea), Salvador Stelluto (late Pascualina), late Armando Stelluto (Inmaculada). Ida was loved and will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

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Ida was a member of the Roma Club Choir and enjoyed travelling and performing with the choir. She loved cooking and being with her family.

Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, June 15 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and on Friday, June 16, 2023 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, from 10 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. Entombment Erie Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Health Foundation.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Artist Sarah M Robbins stands alongside her latest creation for Kingsville’s Lakeside Park.

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Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers guides St. John de Brebeuf student Owen Kascjak during the official ribbon cutting for Kingsville’s newest mural at Lakeside Park.

TD helps Miner Foundation with $23,500 donation

By Mark Ribble

Back in the 1950s and 1960s, the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary became one of the go-to places for school fields trips for students all across Ontario and part of Michigan.

Readers of a certain vintage will remember learning about the habits and habitat of migratory birds by visiting the large pond on the Miner grounds, or even filling the stadium out back alongside their classmates — watching the wild Canada Geese take off and land.

Times have changed since those days and the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation is expanding their educational reach with innovative programs designed to help kids understand the environment and all of the creatures that live nearby.

It’s a bit of a shift from the old days when busloads of kids showed up and explored the grounds and museum, had lunch and got back on their buses.

Now, say Executive Director Tom Coke and Director of Education and Community Engagement Matthew Olewski, the educational portion is closely tied to school curriculum.

“We want to appreciate the history and tradi-

tion that this place holds, and at the same time, we want to focus on what Jack stood for,” says Coke. “He was a conservationist before conservation was cool.”

Coke says that he and Olewski share a vision of educating the kids on many aspects of conservation and they’ve developed programs that fit the current school curriculum of Grades K-8.

Olewski says that between May and June of this year, over 780 students have visited the new Jack Miner Learning Centre, housed in the old clubhouse behind the Miner residence.

The Learning Centre is the culmination of many hours of creative work and a vision shared between Olewski and Coke.

“I walked by one day last year and saw Matthew in there working,” says Coke. “When I asked him what he was doing, he told me he was thinking it should be turned into a place of learning about conservation. That’s when the wheels started turning.”

The Learning Centre currently houses several displays and activity tables, all of which haven’t cost the foundation a penny.

“Everything was either donated to us or we already had it here,” said Olewski.

The foundation owns a large collection of memorabilia and other artifacts — much of which is displayed inside the Miner museum. Much more of it still needs to be sorted and placed.

That’s another place where the students can help by assisting staff going through much of the artifacts already on the grounds, which also educates them as they go.

“Jack once said that if he could teach a kid to build a birdhouse, he could make a conservationist out of them,” said Olewski.

So as their educational focus shifts away from ‘just the goose’ and more toward curriculum driven education, they see the school classes returning, which gives them both a warm feeling.

And to that end, they applied last November for a TD Friends of the Environment grant and just received $23,500 to be used toward the learning centre.

On hand last Thursday were TD Kingsville Branch Manager Diane Taouil and TD Manager of Customer Experience Jennifer Vear. The pair received a tour

THE STUDY

The Union Water Supply System (UWSS) is owned by the Towns of Kingsville and Essex, the Municipalities of Lakeshore and Leamington, and is managed by the UWSS Joint Board of Management. UWSS has initiated a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to provide additional peaking capacity for the water system. The results of a recently completed water infrastructure needs assessment identified water system capacity limitations that are constraining growth and development. As such, additional peaking capacity of the UWSS is recommended to meet current and projected water demands.

The purpose of the Class EA Study is to identify and evaluate alternative solutions to provide additional water system peaking capacity. One of the alternative solutions reviewed will include expansion of the existing Ruthven Water Treatment Plant (WTP) within the existing property limits (located at 1615 Union Avenue, Kingsville). Subsequently, the study will identify and evaluate alternative concepts for the preferred solution identified in the first phase of the study. The Class EA Study will follow a comprehensive, sound and open planning process to ensure the study objectives are met, and impacts to the protection of the environment, as well as public health and safety, are considered.

THE PROCESS

This notice signals the commencement of the Municipal Class EA Study, a study which will define the problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions, and subsequently identify and evaluate alternative concepts for this preferred solution in consultation with regulatory agencies, indigenous communities, members of the local business community, and the public.

The Class EA Study is being carried out in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule C projects as outlined in the

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2023), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

Consultation with stakeholders is a key component of the Study process and input will be sought throughout the Study. There will be two Public Consultation Centre (PCC) events. The first is anticipated to be held in early Fall 2023 and will share information about the alternative solutions. The second PCC will be held in Winter 2024 and will share information about the alternative concepts for the preferred solution to providing peaking capacity for the water system. Details regarding the upcoming PCCs will be advertised as the Study progresses. Upon completion of the study, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared and made available for final public review and comment.

COMMENTS INVITTED

If you have any questions or comments regarding the Study, or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact either of the following Project Team

members:

Rodney Bouchard , P.Geo., General Manager Union Water Supply System 1615 Union Ave, P.O Box 340 Ruthven, ON N0P 2G0 rbouchard@unionwater.ca

Vincent Laplante, P. Eng., Project Manager Associated Engineering Ltd. 165 Commerce Valley Unit 200 Markham, ON L3T 7V8 laplantev@ae.ca

Comments received through the course of the Study will be considered and documented in the PFR. Additional information related to the Study and consultation process may be obtained through the website: unionwater.ca/public-information

“Jack said that whether you had a dollar in your pocket, or a million dollars, you were welcome,” he said. “It’s a place for ev-

Jack Miner Foundation Executive Director Tom Coke, left, and Director of Education and Community Engagement Matthew Olewski stand inside the Jack Miner Learning Centre with TD Kingsville Branch Manager Diane Taouil and TD Customer Experience

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CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT

McSweeney recognized with June Callwood Award

Operating with a specialized model of hospice care for people experiencing homelessness or vulnerable housing that centres on patient-focused goals and individualized care plans, Journey Home Hospice, located in the heart of Old Sandwich Town, has been awarded with the 2023 Mount Pleasant Group Hospice Innovation Award at the Hospice Palliative Care Ontario conference in Richmond Hill.

Also at the conference, stalwart Journey Home volunteer Terry McSweeney of Leamington was named to the June Callwood Circle of Outstanding Volunteers.

One of the most prestigious accolades given to volunteers of the hospice movement, McSweeney was recognized for his efforts in overseeing three major renovation projects: two expansions of JHH Toronto (2020 and 2021) and the Windsor satellite (2022).

His countless hours of volunteer labour ensured projects were completed to the highest quality standards while budgets remained fiscally respon-

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sible to donors. McSweeney’s volunteer contributions alone as project manager saved over $500,000 in costs and kept all projects on time and on budget during the pandemic.

The innovation award received by Journey Home Hospice includes a $10,000 prize which will be used to continue developing the programs at both the Toronto and Windsor locations as well as offering insights, policies, procedures, and enhanced training programs to other hospices – provincially and nationally –that are hoping to develop models of care and education processes.

“We know this type of program development can be a bit tricky,” said Felicia Kontopidis, RN, Director of Care. “Our managed programs are grounded in the provincial and federal legislation and regulations for health care providers, and reflect the best practices for clinical care established by professional regulatory bodies. These programs allow as much individual choice as possible, giving them the freedom to prioritize their

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treatment options with prescribed opioid, alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco products while reducing medication interactions.”

“As a centre of excellence for specialized homeless palliative care, we have mandatory enhanced training programs for staff members and volunteers, grounding them in the principles of trauma-informed, culturally safe, and harm-reducing approaches to care,” said Fr. Dr. Matthew Durham, Executive Director. “This ensures everyone is equipped to meet the needs of patients with complex health and social histories.”

Journey Home Hospice was made possible by a generous gift from Onorio (Henry) and Lina Iacobelli and family, and Unico and Primo Foods.

Just under 100 golfers took part in the annual Leamington District Chamber of Commerce Golf tournament on Wednesday, June 14. Sunny skies and a cool breeze helped the participants get through the 18-hole shotgun start Texas scramble format. A dinner catered by the Car Barn was enjoyed at the Leamington Marina pavilion. In the top photo, the ladies team of Mary Fehr, Shelby Foster, Jessica Lightfoot and Dana Omstead, took top honours, while in the bottom photo, the men’s team of Jamey Barnewall, Andy Anthony, Ryan Harder and Kyle Kudroch took the top prize with best overall score. SUN photos

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Spacious farmhouse situated on over an acre of land on the north side of Leamington. This quiet rural property includes a hobbyist’s dream with an approximately 5,000 square foot, insulated workshop. Open main floor layout with a large kitchen and 4 bedrooms spread over 2 floors. Enjoy a quiet country lifestyle less than 10 minutes from town.

This Property on Seacliff Drive East situated on 1.047 acres. Consisting of a 2 bedroom bungalow with basement, plus a 2,232 sq. ft. metal clad industrial building with steel roof, with 8’x10” drive in over head loading door with office, bathroom, heated with 200amp service. This property lends itself to many uses, possible storage, light industrial. Ideal for tradesman.

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Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Whea ey

Dusting off the memories

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post June 25, 1970

Leamington wasn’t anything more than an overnight stop on Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau’s three-day helicopter tour of Western Ontario, but hundreds of people here made the most of it. They swarmed around Wigle’s Motel on Talbot Street Saturday night, awaiting the arrival of his automobile cavalcade from a meeting in Harrow. Mr. Trudeau showed up about 10:30 and obliged several hundred people with a brief session of hand shaking and autograph signing outside of his private suite. The scene was repeated at the motel on Sunday morning amidst a steady rainfall. The Prime Minister then attended 10:30 mass at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church on Elliott Street.

The Leamington Arena made more money last year than ever before in its 16-year history. Finance committee chairman Don Emerson reported a net profit of $8,682 on arena operations for the 1969-70 season.

Retiring teacher Mrs. Kay Preston was honoured with a retirement party last week. Mrs. Preston came to the area to teach — as Miss Kay Barrie — in September of 1937 and taught at SS 22 Mersea until 1953, when she moved to Selkirk School in Leamington where she has continued to teach until now. She served under two principals during her time at Selkirk — J. Roderick Brown until 1961 and Miss Ruby McLean from 1961 until 1970.

The Leamington Dominions continue to roll on in the Central Ontario Roller Hockey League, posting a win and tie last week. The Leamington squad derailed the previously unbeaten Windsor Canadians by a 4-3 count in Windsor on Thursday. Paul Child scored midway through the second period to give Leamington a 4-2 lead, before giving up one in the third for the final score. Dennis Reive, John Emerson and Bob Whittle scored the other Leamington tallies. In the 6-6 game with the Kitchener Flyers on Sunday in Leamington, Ernie Banyai’s hat trick led the Dominions on the scoreboard. Charlie Armstrong picked up two and Reive scored the other.

From the Kingsville Reporter

June 25, 1970

Kingsville Public School held their annual track and field meet recently, with JoAnne Johnson winning the junior girls title, and Scott McLoun winning the junior boys. Carey Ramsey took the honours in the intermediate girls division with Peter Fuller topping the intermediate boys. Susan Walthers was the senior girls champ, while Keith Girardin took the senior boys title.

Numerous entries are already in for the annual Kingsville and Gosfield South Fireman’s Soapbox Derby set for July 1, according to Chief Wilf Wigle. Weigh-in time is between 10 am and 11 am on Wednesday morning. A parade led by the Kingsville and Essex Associated Band will start at 1:30 pm. Mayor Fred DeSantis will officially open the soap box derby at 2 pm.

The Kingsville Juniors played three games this past week. After a miserable loss in Harrow, the Juniors travelled to Sandwich South where Brad Sims hurled another great game and also starred at the plate. Fred Robson and Gordon Reive played flawless ball in the field. Monday night, Kyle Scratch went to the mound and was given great hitting support by Steve Sebele and Fred Robson. Kyle also helped his own cause with a pair of hits as Kingsville beat Windsor 12-9.

The area church softball league got underway as the first three games of the season were played last week. In game 1, United Church was victorious over Anglican 17-5. Syd White and Wayne Warkentin both hit home runs for the United team. In game two the Baptists edged the Pent Army 26-22. Jack Brando and Danny Smith hit bombs for the Pent Army team in a losing cause. In game 3, the Catholics defeated the Lutherans 15-12 in a pitching duel between Lutheran Elizabeth Brandner and Catholic Jill Fraumani. Tom Kraus and Ron Miller each launched home runs for the Lutherans while John Davis hit one of his own for the Catholics.

Eight Years Later

From the Wheatley Journal June 22, 1978

On June 17, the Wheatley Recreation Complex was the scene of the annual track and field meet sponsored by Zone A-2 of the Royal Canadian Legion. More than 700 young athletes competed for the honour of advancing to the Legion’s District 1 Meet this summer. Wheatley’s Renee Daudlin and Susan Setterington were top athletes in their divisions. Susan won the standing long jump and running long jump in the Mite Division. Renee, a devoted track competitor who has swept each event she has entered in four meets this season, lowered the record to 32.6 seconds in the 200-metre dash and topped the field in the 100-metre dash and running long jump.

A new character developed by the Canadian Department of Energy, Mines and Resources has made an appearance at area schools. ‘Garbage Gus’ is the symbol of the conservation program and has been touring area school under the supervision of Wheatley’s Janet Cuschieri. Pat Sidoroff of Kingsville is playing Garbage Gus locally and he’ll be assisted by Leamington’s Joanne Leveille, who will play ‘Trashette’. The pair is showing kids how to put less waste into garbage bins and how to recycle certain items among their waste.

On Saturday evening an installation dinner was held with the Wheatley Jaycees and Jaycettes new slate of officers being installed. The new Jaycee President Murray Shaw installed his officers, Bill Howe (Past President), Mike Epplett (Vice President), Steve Price (Secretary), Bob Smith (Treasurer), Mark Howe (Third Vice President) and Bill Ruiter (Second Vice President). The new Jaycette President Sharon Epplett installed her executive as well, with Past President Dale Shaw, Vice President Brenda Ruiter, Treasurer Suzanne Ascott, Secretary Jan Watson and Director Kathy Jackson.

Photos from

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.

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

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

edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

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!

This photograph shows Doug Clark on horseback with Ann and Fannie Fuller to the left side. This summer home was purchased by Andrew Malott of Detroit in June 1912. It served as a summer retreat until it was destroyed by fire in August 1937. According to Jerry Ogle, an Archives volunteer, the Clark house was located at the west end of Harbourview. The burned remains were still visible in 1974. Jim Allen built a large brick home on this site – this was demolished around 2017 and replaced with a much larger home. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com.

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.

June 23, 1993 – The East Mersea Public School badminton players, front row, left to right: Greg Epp, Stacey Lamarsh, Amy Dyck, Erin Maceyovski, Angela Vollans, Tom Marshall. Back row: Marj Thomson (coach), Tania Walker, Jenny Stein, Jay Mills, Michelle Tetzlaff, Steve Krueger, Dan Simpson, Matt Coulter, Bill Krahn, Amy Pearce, Kory Bilinski, Lloyd Arner (coach). Absent: Sherri Hillier.

June 1979 - Leamington’s playground supervisors were named (l-r) and would be at the town’s various playgrounds throughout the summer. They are back row: Susan Sharp, Laura Zacharia, Michele Gaboury and Darlene Thomas. Front: Jane McKenzie, co-ordinator Holli Griffith, Sue Zulman and Lynn Ferguson.

SERVICES

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SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The application deadline is Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 4:30 PM.

IRWIN PLUMBINGResidential rough-ins and repairs. Starting April 2nd 519-825-7245 will be changing to 519-324-2202.

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Public Notice of Pesticide Use

The Municipality of Leamington intends to control weeds on curbs, trails and rural bridges beginning on May 8, 2023, weather permitting, and ending October 20, 2023. The application of pesticide will be completed for the promotion of public health or safety per section 7.1(2) of the Pesticides Act.

The Municipality of Leamington will be using the following pesticides registered under Pest Control Products Act (Canada):

Curbs and trails will be treated with AXXE Broad Spectrum Herbicide (Registration #32719), which contains the active ingredient Ammonium Salt of Fatty Acid

Rural bridges will be treated with Roundup Ultra2 Liquid Herbicide (Registration #28486), containing the active ingredient Glyphosate, present as potassium salt.

Questions or concerns? Please contact:

Ken Brown, Manager of Public Works Municipality of Leamington 519-326-5761 (Collect calls will be accepted)

Leamington Seeking Committee Members for its Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Municipality of Leamington is currently seeking four members to join the Leamington Accessibility Advisory Committee (LAAC). The LAAC is a volunteer committee established in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act to provide accessibility expertise and advice regarding the prevention and removal of all types of barriers to people with a disability. The Committee meets quarterly, or at the discretion of the Chair.

Applicants must reside in Leamington and be 18 years of age or older, and as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a majority of the members will include people with disabilities.

If you would like more information about the Committee, please refer to the Committee’s Terms of Reference available on the Municipality’s website at leamington.ca/committees.

If you are interested in serving on the LAAC for the 2023-2026 term, applications are available on the municipal website at leamington.ca/committees or by visiting the Leamington Municipal Building located at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington during regular business hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

For more information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 519-326-5761 or email at clerks@leamington.ca.

The application deadline is Friday, July 14, 2023 at 4:30 PM.

Wheatley Friendship Club news

By Bonnie G. Dawson

On June 7, Linda Wigfield welcomed members for a fun afternoon of Bingo at the Wheatley & District Friendship Club. Thanks to Janet Hewett and Pauline Sample for helping out with Bingo. The winners were Pat Matier, Marg Franklin, Bob Dawson, Dorothy Bailey, Bonnie G. Dawson, Earline Gould, Cheryl Middlemist and Doreen Armstrong.

The next Bingo will be held on Wednesday June 21 at 1:30 for $1.

The 50/50 winners were Cheryl Middlemist and Earline Gould.

Linda had sheets with activity suggestions for the members to check to see if they’d like to incorporate them into club undertakings or to add to the list with suggestions of their own.

Quilting is open on Mondays and Thursdays. The Treasures Room is open to members, as is the Library. The Exercise Room is open to members for $1 per visit. Euchre is held every Tuesday from

1:30-4:00 at a cost of $2.

Noelle Robinson is available for instruction for club members on how to use tablets and computers. Contact her at nrobinson1loveyoga@ gmail.com for an appointment.

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

If anyone would like to join the Wheatley & District Friendship Club, the membership fee is $10 per year.

Kingsville Friendly Club

Kingsville Friendly Club President Bob Bell welcomed 31 out to play cards on June 13.

Scores in Bridge: Roy Trowell 4650, Mandy Hric 3800, Mac Stanley 3390. Euchre: David Snider 95, Dan Kir and John Gerhardt tied with 91, Elsie Ring and Jane Ann Callow tied with 83. Most lone hands: three-way tie with 4 for Dave Snider, Jane Ann Callow and Rene Everaert.

Great snacks were provided by Kathleen Wig

field and Rene Everaert.

There were 38 out to play cards on June 16 at the Unico Centre in Kingsville. Welcome back to Annette Cranston, Sharie Blythe and welcome to Dale Smith.

Scores in Bridge: Alta Van Vliet 3990, Dale Smith 3330, Roy Trowell 3110.

Euchre: John Gerhardt 94, Sharie Blythe 89, Robert Boose 84. Most lone hands: Willy Fittler with 6. Pepper: Carolyn Brown 325, Maggie Hansen 272, Moe Hansen 258. Most

Leamington Bridge scores

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

June 12: North/West -

1st Pauline Mikolash and Roger Cote, 2nd Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 3rd Sharon Lutz and Remi Fournier. East/West - 1st Sally Bell and Bob

Peppers: was Carolyn Brown with 11! Thanks to Dave Snider for bringing in chocolate. There was also a special treat with strawberries and ice cream. Thanks to Brenda Anger, Nancy Taylor and Sally Bell for preparing the beautiful berries from Meleg’s Orchards. Everyone enjoyed them and kept the kitchen staff busy trying to get them served on demand! There were even leftovers which disappeared quickly.

TWO CREEKS WELCOMES JAY ALLAN

The Two Creeks Summer Concert Series continues Sunday, June 25 at 6 p.m. at Two Creeks Conservation Area featuring the country, blues and pop rock sounds of Bothwell’s own Jay Allan and his band. Also on site will be local Scouts providing food and drink, and Craft beer from Cured. No admission, but the hat is passed to help offset costs. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held in the pavilion. Two Creeks is located on Kent Rd. 1,

Nemesis kicks off Music Onthe42

summer concert series Saturday

The first concert of the Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series, featuring Nemesis is this Saturday, June 24.

introspection to frenzied bluesy interpretations featuring a largely underexposed style of acoustic guitar.

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Bell, 2nd Agnes Fraser and Frank Duransky, 3rd Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire.

Wheatley Br. 324 Legion news

There were 13 players out on June 16 for Wheatley Legion Friday Night Fun Darts, hosted by Kingsville Legion. Recording wins were: Jean Teylouni and Dave Leili 5, Julie Reid and Larry Evoy 5, Laura Smith and Doug Stevenson 3, Jo

Anne Smith and Bob Grieg 2, Bonnie Evoy, Dennis Kiss and Jim McClellan 2, and Sherry Chambers and Gord Crook 1. Lady doublers were Jean, Julie and Laura.

The ladies did well. Jean doubled out and Jim had to walk the walk of shame.

If you are due to receive a years of service pin, contact Tom at 519-890-6041. There will be a General Meeting tonight, Wednesday, June 21 at 7 p.m., upstairs at the Wheatley Friendship Club. Members, please try to attend.

Leamington’s Sunset Amphitheatre at Seacliff Park will set the stage for headliner Nemesis at 8:30 p.m. As a horn-driven cover band, Nemesis is comprised of musicians from Michigan and southwest Ontario. Their uniquely diverse song list features music ranging from classic rock groups such as Chicago, Tina Turner and Steely Dan to the latest contemporary pop acts such as Michael Bublé, Little Big Town, and Lady Gaga.

Opening the show at 7:30 p.m. is local fingerstyle guitarist Max Marshall. With country blues and ragtime influences, Max delivers a heartfelt, personal performance that extends from soft

All are welcome to attend these free, un-ticketed outdoor events.

Refreshments are avail-

SUDOKU ANSWERS

A full listing of entertainment and details can be found at leamington. ca/events.

SCRAMBLE ANSWER FORCE

just a kilometre north of Wheatley. For the full summer lineup, check out www.twocreeks.ca.

Submitted photo

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, sometimes you do not have to take action to fix problems. Certain issues will work themselves out on their own. Don’t feel the need to rush in and find a quick solution.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Right now the spotlight is on you and your talents, Taurus. You have a large group of admirers who are looking to see what you can produce next.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

You will recover quickly from disagreements with others, Gemini. These situations may give you a new perspective and compel you to change a few things for the better.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Confide in a friend about something that is troubling you, Cancer. Talking about the issue could start you down a path toward a solution. Thank others for lending an ear.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, on the outside everything may seem to be going along fine with a friend. But things may be different on the inside. Treat others tenderly to avoid piling on.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Vacation vibes are high this week, Virgo. You are daydreaming about potential destinations. Narrow down your prospects and zero in on your favorite features.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

You may want to know what another person is thinking but don’t want to come off too pushy, Libra. If you phrase the question the right way, it won’t seem like an interrogation.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Your physical and emotional health may be a focal point this week, Scorpio. Book some time for reflection, rest and relaxation. Solitude can help you clear your mind.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you are staying on top of your responsibilities and have good energy moving through this week. However, by the time the weekend arrives you may be running on empty.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Try having some fun outside of your comfort zone, Capricorn. It is good to try new things from time to time and push the boundaries you have set up for yourself.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, this week you may find yourself meeting new people and fitting into groups you had not imagined. Network as much as possible while having fun along the way.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, finances may have been on your mind and you are eager to pay off some debt. It could take a while, but you will be successful.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 18 - Blake Shelton, Singer (47)

JUNE 19 - Macklemore, Rapper (40)

JUNE 20 - Nicole Kidman, Actress (56)

JUNE 21 Chris Pratt, Actor (44)

JUNE 22 - Danny Green, Athlete (36)

JUNE 23 - Alexandra Trusova, Skater (19)

JUNE 24 Lionel Messi, Athlete (36)

WORD SCRAMBLE

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Erie Shores senior men

On June 12 there were 46 Erie Shores senior men’s league golfers in attendance.

The winning team at +17 was Bill Rutgers, Stefan Kowal, Dan Wood and Gary McRae. Second at +10 was Gord Anderson, Dave Binder, Richard Leslie and Peter Harb. In third at +5 was Bob Sutherland, Jerry Mallard, Jim Pick and Don Chalcraft. Lastly, in

fourth at +3 was Wayne Wiseman, Jerry Meloche and Ollie Mastonardi

The draw winners were Brent Metz and Bill Rutgers.

Closest to the hole on #3 was Kevin Shaften and #16 Wray Pollock.

Longest putt on #6 was made by Cam Perrault and on #10 by Dan Wood.

The three low net winners were Dave Binder

62, Gary McRae 64 and Ollie Mastronardi 64. David Binder and Jerry Mallard each shot 77 for low on the day, followed by John Rutgers at 78. Bill Rutgers and Wray Pollock each birdied on #2, Cam Perrault #6, Gary McRae and Phil Larade on the 9th, Jerry Mallard and Cecil Mendal the 10th, and Wayne Wiseman had his on #15.

Greenhouse competition winners announced

R.E.A.CH. International held its annual Greenhouse Competitions at Kingsville Community Church on Friday, June 9.

The winners received the coveted Greenhouse Competition ceramic cup trophies and, of course, the bragging rights as the best producers in North America.

This is the 16th year for these unique competitions that have been running since 2007 to celebrate Essex County as the largest greenhouse industry in North America.

The charity that runs the annual event uses the proceeds from the competition to sponsor over 40 children in Uganda, Africa, annually. These sponsorships give the children and teens food, school supplies, medicine and anything else they need to get an education and break the cycle of poverty.

“The new chef’s choice awards are exciting,” said Art Barron, President of R.E.A.CH. International. “Chef Henry Furtado went through all the entries and chose some produce to inspire some appetizers that were served at the awards ceremony. He chose eight products that were each awarded Chef’s Choice certificates.”

The Greenhouse Competitions started on Wednesday, June 7 with 183 entries delivered to Kingsville Community Centre. Entries were numbered and sorted by volunteers and then evaluated by expert judges from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), grocery store produce managers, and Culinary Guild of Windsor Chefs. They judged entries with a specialized list of criteria developed by Head Judge Shalin Khosla.

COOLEST CUCUMBER

English Cucumber: Nature Fresh Farms Organic Cucumbers 1st, Mucci Farms English Cucumbers 2nd, Topline Farms English Cukes 3rd.

Mini Cucumber: Topline Farms Mini Cuke 1st, Nature Fresh Mini Cucumbers 2nd, Nature Fresh Farms Organic Mini Cucumbers 3rd.

Cocktail Cucumber: Mucci Farms Cute Cucumbers 1st, Sunset Mastronardi One Sweet Cucumber 2nd, Mucci Farms Cute Cumber-poppers 3rd.

PERFECT PEPPER

Red Bell Pepper: Sunset Mastronardi Red Bell 1st, Del Fresco Pure Sweet Rainbow Peppers 2nd, Mucci Farms Red Bell Pepper 3rd.

Yellow Bell Pepper: Del Fresco Pure Sweet Rainbow Pepper 1st, Pure Flavor Yellow Bell 2nd, Sunset Mastronardi Yellow Bell 3rd.

Orange Bell Pepper: Sunset Mastronardi Orange Bell 1st, Nature Fresh Farms Orange Pepper #2 2nd, Del Fresco Pure

Sweet Rainbow Peppers 3rd.

Speciality Mini Pepper: Nature Fresh Farms Red Seedless Mini Peppers 1st, Sunset Mastronardi Wild Wonders Mini Pepper Orange 2nd, Nature Fresh Farms

Yellow Seedless Mini Sweet 3rd.

Speciality Bell Pepper: Sunset Mastronardi Aloha Pepper 1st, Nature Fresh Farms Farms Green Pepper 2nd.

Speciality Long Pepper: Mucci Farms

Rustico 1st, Nature Fresh Farms Tropical Crunchinos 2nd, Sunset Mastronardi

Wild Wonders Long Sweet Red 3rd.

Hot Pepper: Mucci Farms Habanero

Hot Shots-Orange 1st, Cielo Vista Farms Chili Peppers 2nd, Sunset Mastronardi Shazaam Shishito Peppers 3rd.

CHEF’S CHOICE WINNERS

Pure Flavor Red Bell, Nature Fresh Yellow Seedless Mini Sweet, Nature Fresh Farms Crimsons, Sunset Mastronardi Black Pearl, Mucci Farms Cute Cumber-poppers, Nature Fresh Farms Mini Cucumbers, Sunset Mastronardi WOW Dreamberry Strawberries, Sunset Mastronardi WOW Angelberry Raspberry.

BEST BERRY COMPETITION

Specialty Berry: Sunset Mastronardi WOW Moonberry Blackberry 1st, Sunset Mastronardi WOW Angelberry Raspberry 2nd, Sunset Mastronardi Berryworld XL Blueberries 3rd.

Strawberry: Sunset Mastronardi WOW Pearberry Strawberry 1st, Sunset Mastronardi WOW Lolliberry Strawberry 2nd, Sunset Mastronardi WOW Dreamberry Strawberries 3rd.

HOTTEST TOMATO COMPETITION

Beefsteak Tomato: Cielo Vista Farms Inc. Beefsteak Tomato 1st, Pure Flavor

Beefsteak #1 2nd, Nature Fresh Farms Beefsteak #2 3rd.

TOV Tomato: Mucci Farms Prova 1st, Sunset Mastronardi TOV #1 2nd, Nature Fresh Farms TOV 3rd.

Roma: Nature Fresh Farms Roma 1st, Mucci Farms Roma 2nd, Pure Flavor Roma 3rd.

Cocktail: Sunset Mastronardi Black Beauty 1st, Sunset Mastronardi Kumato 2nd, Sunset Mastronardi Campari 3rd.

Speciality: Sunset Mastronardi R’Orange 1st, Sunset Mastronardi Valentino 2nd, Mucci Farms Cherto 3rd.

Bitesize: Sunset Mastronardi Flaming Orange 1st, Red Sun Conventional Grapes 2nd, Sunset Mastronardi Mimi 3rd.

OVERALL BEST IN COMPETITION

Best Cucumber: Nature Fresh Farms Organic Cucumbers.

Best Pepper: Sunset Mastronardi Red Bell.

Best Berry: Sunset Mastronardi WOW Pearberry Strawberry.

Best Tomato: Sunset Mastronardi Flaming Orange.

NAVIGATING THE TURN

Dibbley enjoys a swimming time

By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, June 13, Mother Nature decided that we haven’t had enough rain so she provided some last Sunday through Tuesday.

The Talbot Trail senior men’s league started out with 30 diehard golfers, but because of cool, windy weather, with some rainfall, everyone decided to head back to the clubhouse. While there, they shared all kinds of stories about how good they used to be.

Some gave up on golf stories and decided to tell the group how good they thought they were at baseball. Right Dutchy!

Lots of “fish” stories here!

On Monday, June 12, 32 of the senior league members ventured to Willow Ridge Golf Course. Some played the gold tees, some played the white tees, and others tested their skills from the more challenging blue tees.

Willow Ridge is a beautiful course, and despite the wet fairways, strong

wind and occasional misty rainfall, everyone had a great time and are always treated well at Blenheim’s Willow Ridge. Many stayed to have some food and beverages. Someone needs to tell Trigger (Rick) Dibbley that the water hazard on the 18th hole was not meant for swimming. He didn’t bring his swim gear and his swimming skills are somewhat suspect. His playing buddies had a great laugh at the thoroughly soaked Trig-

ger. He may not be so eager to retrieve balls hit in water hazards in the future. Rick was a very good sport and took all the ribbing by laughing at himself.

Senior: I put my scale in the bathroom corner and that’s where the little liar will stay until it apologizes.

Senior: I’m not saying I’m old and useless, but I make sure I’m nowhere near the curb on trash day.

Father’s Day win for Insight Advantage girls

Insight Advantage intermediate girls played their best game of the season so far, beating Lakeshore 28-14 on Father’s Day at the Leamington Baseball Complex.

The coaching staff was really impressed with the defense as the ladies continue to improve with every game. Outstanding infield plays from Izzy Digiovanni-Lapointe, Jadan

Smith and Brinley Kettle helped their club get back up to bat in quick fashion.

Elise Frias, Sydnee Baeini, and the Kettle sisters all had a great day at the plate. The lone home run of the day went to Elise Wilkinson when she crushed one to the left field fence, cashing three runs.

The Insight girls travel to Essex this coming Saturday.

Point Pelee Karting Club held their Saturday Race Day on June 17, with lots of participation from kart racers and their families. In the photo above, the Briggs Junior Lite class gets familiar with the track during one of their practice runs. From left are Eliana Fantin (197), Jacob Parker (195), Sebastian Mazza (147), Ryan Morgan (103) and Jeiden Element (177) as they navigate the turn on the first lap. Point Pelee Karting Club hosts several races throughout the summer, including their next big event on Canada Day weekend with the Kart Stars Canada Round 2 championships. Inset photo is local kart driver Wyatt Garant, who competes in the rookie class. Visit pointpeleekarting.com

Main photo is a Sun photo. Inset photo submitted

Lions athletes do well at OFSSAA

Leamington District

Secondary School athletes have concluded their track and field journey for this year, culminating in three Lions athletes placing well at the OFSAA championship meet in Ottawa.

Lady Cavaliers wrap up 23-2 softball season with silver at OFSSA

The Kingsville District High School Lady Cavs softball team enjoyed a magical week, winning the WECSSAA Championship on May 31 and the SWOSSAA Championship on June 5.

Beginning on Tuesday morning May 30, the Lady Cavs beat a tough and talented Sandwich squad 8-3. They followed that up by beating a very talented Villanova team 10-8. Then in the afternoon game against their border rivals, the Leamington Lions, they would need extra innings to win 9-8.

In the WECSSA title game on May 31, the Lady Cavs returned to Co-An park to play Villanova again in the finals, this time winning a close 6-3 game.

They followed this up by beating North Lambton Secondary School 12-5 in the SWOSSAA championship game.

The Lady Cavs ended a season to remember with a silver medal at OFSSA on June 13 in Dorchester.

They began Monday, June 12 in Pool A as the #1 overall seed and mercied St. Catherines-Sir Winston Churchill 25-7,

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followed that up with another mercy of Norwell 17-5, and ended the day with another mercy win of 20-8 over Streetsville.

Then on June 13th, in the semi-finals, they edged by Pool D winner Barrie - St. Peter’s 12-4. However, in the OFSSA gold medal game, the girls could just not get their offense going and lost to a very good Etobicoke-Richview team 13-2.

The team finished the year with an overall record of 23-2.

At the local WECSSAA meet May 16-18, the Lions sent 43 athletes, where Dakari Milks dominated the junior boys ranks with first place finishes in 100-metre, 300-metre hurdles and triple jump, and was WECSSAA MVP for junior boys. Taila Paspaporn took the novice girls long jump competition and the junior boys team was the overall WECSSAA AA champions.

The school then sent 17 athletes to the SWOSSAA meet in Chatham, and

Windsor, where Milks won all three same events and was again named junior boys MVP. Cameron Arquette took the title in the junior boys 200-metre and Dustin Sellick won the intellectual 100-metre dash.

This led to the OFSAA regional meet in Cambridge, where all nine LDSS athletes fared well.

Milks won the triple jump and 300-metre hurdles, and was fourth in the 100-metre. Arquette placed ninth in the 200-metre and 12th in the 100-metre. Henry Heaton was third in novice boys discus. Sellick was fifth in the intellectual 100-metre and second in the 800-metre. Tamara McLean was 14th in novice girls shot put, and Tristin Baker

was eighth in the novice 100-metre. Milks, Arquette, Abdull Adam-Yahya and Tristin Baker finished fifth in the junior boys 4x100-metre race.

On June 8-10 in Ottawa, LDSS sent three competitors to the OFSAA championships, with Milks leading the way.

Dakari finished third in triple jump in his best series of the year with a 13.45-metre jump. He was ninth overall in the 100-metre and unfortunately fell in the final of the 300-metre hurdles and finished eighth.

Dustin Sellick finished seventh in the 800-metre and Henry Heaton was 15th in novice boys discus.

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Milks went on to represent LDSS at OFSAA in Ottawa on the June 8-10 weekend, where he finished third in Ontario in triple jump.

In the photo on the left are LDSS athletes Henry Heaton and Dustin Sellick. Heaton and Sellick both competed at OFSAA in Ottawa for the Lions track and field team. Photos submitted

The KDHS Lady Cavs team members are, front, left to right: Claudia St. Pierre, Alex Booth, Sophie Brush, Lily Mora, Ella Friesen, Madison Laliberte, Brooke Swan. Second row: Molly Scherer, KK Benko, Addison Leili, Raegan Woodiwiss, Addison Dyck, Maggie Roy, Natalie Mann, Piper Scherer, Emmerson Jadischke, Peyton Shaw, Hailey Roy, Coach Julie Love. In back: Coach Steve Benko, coach Rudy Dyck, head coach Jeff Woodiwiss. Absent from photo: Zoe Toews and coach Sascha Batke. Photo submitted

In the photo above, four members of the LDSS track and field team pose together at a recent meet. From left are Abdull Adam-Yahya, BJ Williams, Dakari Milks and Cameron Arquette.

KDHS holds athletic banquet

The Kingsville Cavaliers Athletic Banquet was held at the Portuguese Club of Harrow on Thursday, June 15. In attendance were 140 student athletes, 40

coaches and 100 parents. The evening included dinner and presentations by coaches that featured season highlights and the exceptional talents and character traits of their

award-winning athletes. The year, which was full of WECSSAA titles, SWOSSAA Championships and eight trips to OFSAA, was one worth celebrating.

LDSS athletic banquet

Leamington District

Secondary School (LDSS) hosted their Annual Athletics Award Night to honour their athletes and to thank their coaches for their continual dedication and commitment to the Athletics program. Each team recognized several athletes for their exceptional contributions.

LDSS had several WECSSAA champions including the Curling, Senior Badminton and Junior Boys Track and Field team. The M.A.P.S. basketball team also had great success by winning their area qualifier and then making it to the championship game in Kingston. They had a

fantastic tournament and brought home a silver medal.

Five athletes made it to OFSAA and competed in various championships.

Oliver Friesen (50 backstroke) and Nick Lougheed (100 free and 100 backstroke) competed in the OFSAA Swimming Championships, while Henry Heaton (Novice boys discuss), Dustin Sellick (100m) and Dakari Milks (Junior boys 100m, triple jump and 300m hurdles) competed in various OFSAA Track and Field Events. Dakari Milks finished third in the triple jump, earning a bronze medal and becoming the third best triple jumper for

his age in Ontario.

The Athletics Department also recognized various Major Award winners that were voted on by the coaching staff.

Jr. Girls Athlete of the Year: Emery Stapleton.

Jr. Boys Athlete of the Year: Abdull Adam-Yahya.

Sr. Girls Athlete of the Year: Aubrey Unger.

Sr. Boys Athlete of the Year: Brady Knelsen.

Principal’s Award: Aubrey Unger.

Vice Principal’s Award: Saw Choo.

Mary Elizabeth Awry Award: Talyse Dias.

Dick Bowden Award: Jason Friesen.

The following are the award recipients:

Jr. Girls Basketball: MVP Zoe Toews; Rookies Arissa Jitani and Mady Stanley.

Sr. Girls Basketball: MVPs Molly Scherer and Jaida Rivard; Defensive Player of the Year Hannah Raffoul; Dennis Ducharme Award Hudson Woolgar.

Jr. Boys Volleyball: MVP OT Ruggirello; Rookie of the Year Holden Wiley; Leadership Award Logan Hensen.

Sr. Boys Volleyball: MVPs Wes Long, Ty Murray and Matteo Ruggirello;

Cross Country: Novice MVP Kale Pucovsky; Jr. MVP Sylvia Ross; Sr. MVP Hayden Nurse; Most Dedicated Will Little; Most Dedicated Naomi Poublon.

Golf: MVP Cale Marontate; Rookie of the Year Lucas DeLorenzi.

Tennis: MVP Luke

Lear; Sportsmanship Evan Wuerch; Rookies of the Year Zoe Toews and Adam Klassen.

Jr. Girls Volleyball: MVP Zoe Toews; Rookie of the Year Piper Scherer; Most Dedicated Maddie Audet.

Sr. Girls Volleyball: MVP Molly Scherer; Most Dedicated Clara Adamson.

Jr. Boys Basketball: MVP Logan Hensen; Most Dedicated Ottavio Ruggirello.

Sr. Boys Basketball: MVP Matteo Ruggirello; Most Dedicated Cooper Campbell.

Girls Hockey: MVP Teagan Handley; Most Dedicated Mikayla Axford.

Boys Hockey: MVP Kohen Colenutt; Most Dedicated Quinn Brennan.

Swim Team: MVP Liam Toews; Most Dedicated Olive Rogers.

Curling: MVP Meghan Pouget; Rookie of the Year Leah Reid.

Jr. Girls Soccer: MVP Sofia Glass; Rookie of the

Year Maddie Rowland.

Sr. Girls Soccer: MVP Teagan Handley; Most Dedicated Gabby Quenneville.

Jr. Boys Soccer: MVP Maxxim Bernardes; Most Dedicated Lionel Braga.

Sr. Boys Soccer: MVP Kohen Colenutt.

Girls Slo-Pitch: MVPs Molly Scherer and Kaitlyn Benko; Most Dedicated Emmerson Jadischke; Rookie of the Year Alex Booth.

Boys Baseball: MVP Ty Murray; Team Leadership Award Matteo Ruggirello. Jr. Badminton: MVPs Mady Stanley and Natalie Mann.

Sr. Badminton: MVPs Ty Murray and Nate McKee. Track & Field: Novice MVP Lucas DeLorenzi; Jr. MVPs Sylvia Ross and Emmerson Jadischke; Sr. MVP Wes Long; Most Improved Ottavio Ruggirello.

K-medallion photos will appear next week.

UMEI holds awards night

UMEI Christian High School hosted its 7th annual Lightning Athletics Banquet on June 7 after a three-year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions.

Athletic Director and Vice Principal Darcy Bults, who hosted and planned the event, was thrilled to be able to once again recognize the athletic achievements of these student-athletes.

“For a small school, we have an outstanding athletics program,” said

Bults. “Year after year, I am proud of the determination and leadership these athletes show on the court, and how the players support one another.”

A highlight of the night was the keynote speaker, Mrs. Sydney Friesen, who shared the skills she learned as a student athlete that have served her as an adult.

The most prestigious award of the night was the Lightning Athletics Distinction Award, presented

to Mason Fittler, which celebrates athletic and academic achievement.

Many other awards were distributed, including MVP for each sport played and athletes of the year. They are as follows: Nathan Ribble, Senior Male Athlete of the Year; Isabel Neufeld, Senior Female Athlete of the Year; Brayden Horne, Junior Male Athlete of the Year; and Sharon Latam, Junior Female Athlete of the Year.

KDHS Major Award winners in athletics, left to right, Jr. Female Athletes of the Year: Zoe Toews and Emmerson Jadischke, Sr. Female Athlete of the Year: Molly Scherer, Jr.

Male Athlete of the Year: Ottavio Ruggirello, Student Athlete of the Year: Liam Toews,

Principal Award: Matteo Ruggirello, Sr. Male Athlete of the Year: Ty Murray and Zoe Stevenson, Perseverance Award: Zoe Stevenson.

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UMEI Christian High School recognized the achievements of student athletes at its recent Lightning Athletics Banquet. Pictured with athletic director and vice principal Darcy Bults (centre right), the award recipients were Sharon Latam, Isabel Neufeld, Mason Fittler, Nathan Ribble and Brayden Horne. Photo submitted

Major Award winners at the LDSS Athletics Award Night were, left to right, Jason Friesen, Brady Knelsen, Abdull Adam-Yahya, Saw Choo, Aubrey Unger, Talyse Dias, Emery Stapleton. Submitted photo