Southpoint Sun - June 14, 2023

LDSS student’s achievements recognized with

$100,000

By Paul Forman

On a very rare occasion, a secondary school student is able to demonstrate a wide range of academic excellence, possesses an unrelenting work ethic and exudes leadership that is both effective and compassionate.

Leamington District Secondary School Grade

12 student Matthew Kenney clearly has the aforementioned attributes and has recently been recognized by a scholarship selection committee that has granted Matthew a $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship.

The Schulich scholarships were first established in 2012 by philanthropist Seymour Schulich, and provide funds to 100 deserving undergraduate students that are studying either science, mathematics, engineering or technology at the university level.

A lifelong Leamington resident, Kenney believes that his passion for engineering and science first came from his creations that he made with Lego blocks. After graduating from Margaret D. Bennie Public School, he found a spark was ignited in his grade nine class with Mrs. Jeffery.

“I started to expand my knowledge about science and that is when my interest really took off,” said Kenney.

Matthew commented that what makes him most proud, in an academic sense, is his recent International Baccalau-

Schulich Leader Scholarship

reate Extended Essay, an original research paper that connected the use of excessive road salts with a negative impact that we are seeing on our local aquatic food webs. He is currently working with Dr. Febria, a professor at the University of Windsor’s Great Lakes Institute, to get those findings published in a science journal.

Matthew will be graduating with an average of 96 percent in his grade 12 courses, and in the fall will be entering the chemistry program at McMaster University in Hamilton. He plans on eventually completing a doctorate degree at McMaster and has ambitions to become a scientist as a vocation.

Though offered multiple offers from other universities, McMaster captured his heart and seemed like the best choice for him.

teresting to see how the world works. Chemistry really is a building block for every other science.”

teacher, Julia Dueckman, is proud of how he has recently taken on a role as a teacher assistant of sorts.

“Mac has a research focus that will suit my interests,” said Matthew. “I find chemistry to be so multi-faceted, it is in-

Matthew’s leadership has been evident in many school endeavours as he has been a Volunteer Coordinator for Gleaners bringing on new recruits for packaging unmarketable vegetables that helped in aiding Ukraine, he organized cooking classes at the school so that students could learn how to prepare healthy meals, and took it upon himself to set up a 3D printing repair shop that trains students how to make replacement pieces for the school’s popular chess club and replace ment parts for malfunc tioning school equip ment.

Matthew’s chemistry

“IB exams finished in May, Matthew has come into my other chemistry classes and helped with student experiments and shown others how to use graphing tools,” she said.

“He will also be leading a grade 11 class in a lab that he helped to develop.”

International Baccalaureate Coordinator Lisa Jeffery has had the privilege of working with Kenney over the last four years and has become a real advocate in his corner. Jeffery was elated with her student’s scholarship, noting that it was the first time that some one at LDSS had earned that particular scholar

When asked to describe this young man, she said, “His work ethic is incredible and it is what really sets him apart. He is resilient when facing big challenges and always finds ways to stay positive and thrive. Academically, Matthew has the ability to identify problems, develops innovative solutions and is able to recruit others to help implement his plans. I have every confidence that he will be successful in whatever field he pursues and the sky is the limit for him”

When asked what drives his passion, Matthew said, “I just have a desire to succeed. It’s important to work hard and try to engage in every thing around you. Doing these things will help you to develop as a person.”

LDSS student Matthew Kenney was awarded a $100,000 Schulich Leadership Scholarship. He is pictured here with LDSS chemistry teacher Julia Dueckman.

SUN photo by Paul Forman

“His work ethic is incredible and it is what really sets him apart.”

— Lisa Jeffery

Classic car show brings joy to Rosewood Erie Glen seniors

By Paul Forman

It felt like a sock hop out of the ’50s as Gino and the Leamington Cruisers brought their showpieces to the Annual Classic Car Show at Rosewood Erie Glen Senior Living. The June 7 event featured 40 cars, a barbecue dinner and live music as Crystal Gage had the residents dancing and singing along to the oldies.

The car show was the brainchild of Life Enrichment & Marketing Manager Melissa Loeppgy, who also happens to be a classic car owner herself.

“I wanted to find some-

thing fun for the seniors to do after being subject to all the restrictions associated with the lockdowns,” said Loeppgy.

“My husband and I are owners of a ’72 Pontiac Trans Am and I contacted Gino DelCiancio, who immediately jumped on board with the idea of a car show. We ran it last year for the first time and the residents and their families had a blast.”

Gino DelCiancio heads up the Leamington Cruisers and shared that the group participates in five shows a year at these type of senior venues. “These

cars are something that you don’t see every day and the seniors really seem to enjoy them being here,” he said.

DelCiancio is also in the midst of releasing a classic cars book titled Best In Show and will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the Miss Lizzy Foundation, which honours his late wife Liz and helps cancer patients in the local area.

Loeppgy has seen growth in their senior living car show and would love to see a local charity benefit from next year’s event.

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 for the afternoon 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.

On Saturday June 17, there will be a Town Wide Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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 519-990-7308 for an appointment. If anyone would like to join the Wheatley & District Friendship Club, the membership fee is $10 per year.

Resident Sharon Whitney, right, shared the evening with her son Steve who brought in his 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. Sun photos by Paul Forman

Gino DelCiancio with his 1955 Chevy Bel Air – Bella – at the Rosewood classic car show last week.

Geckos, tortoises and snakes oh my! at Franklin Gardens

By Paul Forman

Although they weren’t lions, tigers or bears, wise eyes lit up with childlike wonder at Franklin Gardens Long Term Care Home as residents were entertained by the creatures of Zoo2You on June 7.

Nelly Deslippe, the Director of Programs and Support Services at the Leamington home, shared that the residents have always had a great time with the touring animals and this was the third visit by Mike Testani of Zoo2You.

“It’s such a great time for our residents,” said Deslippe. “They are so happy when they have snakes curl around their necks and they end up kissing the animals with excitement.”

The overflow crowd was engaged in the

hands-on opportunities with Testani’s offerings, albeit on a scaled down level as air quality issues outside negated the larger plans on the care home’s back lawn.

Resident Rick Evans was front and centre as he took the role of assistant

zookeeper and kindly brought many of the animals around to fellow residents for an up-close and personal view.

Another resident, Jeannine Lacorciere, was very much looking forward to handling the snakes and showed no fear as she

Fish Festival on tap for Canada Day weekend

The Wheatley Fish Festival will continue its resurgence as one of the area’s top family attractions on Canada Day weekend.

The festival will kick off on Friday evening, June 30 with live music at Two Creeks Conservation Area. Wheatley’s own Ryan Bradley will take the stage at 5 pm, followed by Leamington’s own Jody Raffoul at 8 pm.

There will be kids’ archery at 6 pm and a kids obstacle course, hosted by the Wheatley Horticultur-

al Society as well.

Friday’s events at Two Creeks are free admission with food and beverages available by Cured Craft Brewing Company, Slush Pup Shack and Renny’s.

Saturday, July 1, things start at the Wheatley Harbour (east side) with a kids treasure hunt hosted by the Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary at 10 am.

Things heat up on the other side of the harbour at the same time with numerous vendors, food trucks, face painting and

more, followed by the ever-popular tote box races from 11 am to 1 pm.

The annual Tug O’ War will take place across the width of the harbour at 1 pm, with lots of other activities like the Minnow Tug, SWOC fishing pond and entertainment by the master of ceremonies, Lager.

The day will wrap up at the Wheatley Arena with the Car Barn’s famous

Fares

broasted chicken and pickerel dinner from 5-7 pm, followed by live music by the Mojo Wailers at 8 pm. The dinner is $30 for adults, $15 for under 12, with kids under five eating for free. The live music admission is $10 per person.

The Sunday, July 2 festivities begin uptown with breakfast with the Ladies Auxiliary at Lil Hil’s from 9am until noon, followed

by a Fish Fest themed kids’ bike decorating contest (judging at noon at Wheatley Area P.S., then entrants can join the parade) and the famous Fish Fest Float Parade at 12:30 (starting at the arena and ending on Middleton Line). Winners of the bike decorating contest will be announced at Wheatley Library at 2 pm sharp. Best decorated bike for each age category wins a brand new bicycle.

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took great delight with both the corn snake and python.

Deslippe indicated that this event will be brought back next year and hopefully will get the residents out and about without any issues from distant wildfires.

Lucas

A classic car show follows at 2 pm, with kids sidewalk chalk art at the library at 3 pm. Live music will be provided by Johnny Rovere throughout the afternoon.

The weekend wraps up at the harbour with the boat parade at 7 pm, followed by the Fish Fest Fireworks Finale at 10 pm, sponsored by Jack Liddle Fishery and presented by Cabral Fisheries.

Mike Testani from Zoo2You hands over five-year-old Sheldon the tortoise to resident Rick Evans. SUN photo by Paul Forman

Franklin Gardens resident Jeannine Lacorciere was glowing as she bravely let a corn snake adorn her like a scarf. SUN photo by Paul Forman

MILL STREET MARKET WELCOMES LARGE CROWDS

On a gorgeous June 9 evening, Mill Street West in Leamington once again transformed into a pedestrian mall as the Mill Street Market made its first appearance for 2023. In a collaboration between the Leamington Arts Centre, the Municipality of Leamington, the Uptown Leamington BIA and The Bank Theatre, the market included an impressive 51 vendors and offered food and drinks, handcrafted arts and crafts, along with live music for all to enjoy. The Mill Street Market will follow up with two more dates for the summer season, August 18 and September 15. In the photo on the left, Vickie Whittaker makes a purchase from Cheryl Scorrar, owner of Leamington’s Makes Scents. In the photo on the right, Martin Sorcano, left, and Jonathan Rojas, right, offered up artisan apparel from Mexico and Guatemala. The two men were very excited to be at the market as it was the very first day of their business venture — Axoblue — together. SUN photos by Paul Forman

Kingsville Friendly Club

Kingsville Friendly Club President Bob Bell welcomed 25 card players to the Unico Centre on Tuesday, June 6.

Scores in Bridge: Alta Van Vliet 3840, Bob Bell and Carolyn Brown tied with 3670, and Roy Trowell 3210.

Euchre: Ken Salter 80, Jane Ann Callow and John Begley tied with 79, and Brenda Anger 78. Robert Boose won the most lone hands with 4. Forty players came out to play cards on Friday,

June 9.

Scores in Bridge: Roy Trowell 4070, Mandy Hric 3390, and Dennis Peters 3240. Euchre: Clare Shaw 89, John Gerhardt 88, and Sally Bell 80. Most lone

hands were won by John Gerhardt with 5. Pepper: Winnie Moore 295, Kathy Hedge 293, and Kay Peters 278. Most peppers were won by Ann Burrell with 8.

Seniors get advice on scams, frauds from OPP

By Deanna Bertrand

Learning ways to protect yourself and your information is key to preventing fraud and falling victim to scams.

That was the message from Ontario Provincial Police Community Safety Officer Constable Katherine Burt, who was the guest speaker at the Leamington Half Century Centre for an information session June 9.

The session was the first of a series called the “Elephants of Aging” which are being offered by the Leamington Senior’s Advisory Committee over the next few months geared towards seniors and the many changes they face with age.

Constable Burt spoke to a group of about 30 people at the session saying, “It is not just seniors but people of all ages,” who are being forced to deal with fraud and scams –many of which do target seniors such as the widely know grandparent telephone scam. This is where a caller claims to be your grandchild and says they are in some sort of trouble and need money immediately.

“Every day they are coming up with new ways

to pull the wool over your eyes,” Burt commented, telling residents to be cautious about answering calls from unknown phone numbers and people asking for information, emails addresses, etc.

“Your risk of becoming a fraud victim is not linked to your age, ethnicity, income or geographic location. Scammers don’t care about any of that –they just want your money and/or personal information,” said Constable Burt.

“They will say something that sounds legit,” she commented. “If you are asked to do anything – don’t,” she said, but do your own research. Ask to call back to verify information. Check with other family members, bank, etc. Check with the police or the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre.

Another popular telephone and email scam is when a caller claims to be from Canada Revenue Agency.

Burt said scams work by capitalizing on confusing people, causing fear and anxiety, etc.

“They make it sound real,” she said of callers saying they are from CRA and threatening people

with court charges or jail, which she said CRA would not do.

“Never send money before verifying details,” she said.

Scam artists are up to date and well-organized, she said, with the latest technologies and techniques, even using social media accounts to gather information.

Another scam is being given an overpayment in the form of a cashier’s cheque for something you are owed money for or goods or some sort of prize winnings. You are then asked to deposit the counterfeit cheque and send excess monies immediately back to sender. The cashier’s cheque is subsequently returned as counterfeit and charged back to the victim.

Printed materials from Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, which is supported by the OPP, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Competition Bureau Canada, were handed out to those in attendance and warn of many other dangers such as being cautious of anyone coming to your door. If you don’t know them, don’t open it. Don’t invite them in. If a suspicious salesperson

tries to rush you to buy something, refuse. The key to preventing fraud is to recognize, reject and report it.

According to the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre, the following statistics have been collected on the impact of fraud so far this year, as of March 31, 2023: reports of fraud - 18,645 (92,078 in 2022); victims of fraud - 12,094 (57,578 in 2022); and lost to fraud - $133.7 million ($531 million in 2022).

Sadly, according to Constable Burt, those numbers don’t reflect the many thefts that go unreported and people often feel embarrassed by their loss even though they are the victim.

To learn more on how to protect yourself, current scams or how to report a possible fraud go to http://www.antifraudcentre.ca or call 1-888-4958501 or Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

The next presentation

in the series “Elephants of Aging” will be on Advanced Care Planning and will be held on Wednesday, July 12 at 10 a.m. at Chartwell Retirement Residence, located at 1 Henry Ave., Leamington. Estate planning will follow in August, and September’s presentation will be Where to Live.

You can visit leamington.ca/seniors for more event information and updates.

Ray Simpson (left) and Beth Smith (right) chat with Ontario Provincial Police Constable Katherine Burt following an information session to recognize the many possible frauds and scams being used and how to protect yourself and report it if it does happen to you.

SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

~ expression ~ and other musings

I love hearing stories about my dad

I was away last week and was surprised and saddened to hear of the passing of Vern Toews on June 1. The community lost one of its more colourful supporters when Vern left this world.

Although I’ve had brief interactions with Vern over the years in my job, it wasn’t until recent months that I was able to see all of his hard work up close and personal.

And it’s fitting as Father’s Day approaches, that I share a little story on the man they called Papa Vern.

I don’t profess to know all about him but we did have a few conversations over the past few months that opened my eyes to someone who had

flown under my radar for so many years.

When the Leamington Food Hub opened its doors in 2021, I met and interviewed Vern and admired his tenacity in getting that much-needed operation up and running.

The Hub always felt like a family operated place with a family atmosphere and is instrumental in feeding thousands of families across this nation with produce and other products that would otherwise go to waste — much of the work done by volunteers.

An early conversation between Vern and I revolved around Point Pelee which, as most readers know, is near and dear to my heart.

Most people who interviewed Vern probably answered more questions than they asked.

“What Ribbles are you related to?” he asked.

Before I could answer, he added, “I remember Carl Ribble from Point Pelee. Are you related to him?”

I was surprised to learn that Vern — like me — had spent his childhood in Point Pelee.

I was even more surprised to learn that he knew and admired my late father.

“When I was about 14, I decided I wanted to be a trapper,” he said. “When I asked around about learning how to trap and process muskrats, they told me to go and see Carl Ribble.”

Vern told me that meeting my dad was a highlight of his young life.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

Mark Ribble

“He taught me all I needed to know and set me up so that I could be a trapper,” he said. “He didn’t even know me, but he did that for me.”

It was a proud moment for me because I already knew my dad had a heart of gold, but had never heard that story.

Weeks later, I would bring him some old Leamington Post clippings which showed the grades of all of the kids from Point Pelee Public School, where young “Vernie” Toews was in Grade 3. He was tickled.

Of course, Vern’s trapping career gave way to many oth-

British vocal duo left a lasting impression

FLASHBACK RADIO with Chuck Reynolds

I must say I’ve received many requests about reviewing various groups and artists from the past 60 years and frankly I’m simply amazed at the variety and quality of these suggestions. And I thank you all for your wonderful input.

One of these groups mentioned by one reader which I recall and remember quite well back from mid-1964, some three months after the Beatles arrived in North America, was Chad & Jeremy who were also called Chad Stuart & Jeremy Clyde, and occasionally Stuart & Clyde.

With all these monikers, it certainly must have confused some lis-

teners and fans. However, listening to them on CHUM Radio in Toronto, I always remembered them as Chad & Jeremy and that was the name used on sales charts for U.S.A.’s Billboard Hot 100 and Canada’s RPM 100.

Their first release in late May of 1964 was “Yesterday’s Gone” and it peaked at #21, while their next single, a smooth and soft flowing ballad called “A Summer Song” was their biggest hit ever, reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their last release in 1964, in mid-November, was another easy flowing song, “Willow Weep For Me”, and it managed to reach #15 and #1 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Charts.

In 1965, of seven singles released, only three made the top 35, including “If I Loved You”, “Before

and After” and “I Don’t Wanna Lose You Baby”. However, as both Chad and Jeremy had studied acting in the years before they crossed the ocean, they were going to reach a whole new base of fans when they appeared on The Dick Van Dyke Show in early 1965.

I still recall that show vividly where they acted with Rob and Laura Petrie. As word got out that before The Redcoats appearance on The Alan Brady Show, the Englishmen, Fred and Ernie, would hide out at the Petrie’s home. Their teenage fans then ransacked the Petrie’s home looking for them.

It was fun to watch and obviously they were standing in for what it would be like having the Beatles there. They also starred as another unknown English pop

group, Nigel & Patrick, on The Patty Duke Show, looking to promote themselves and their single

er endeavours throughout his life, from leading church youth programs, teaching Sunday School, to the founding of the Ontario Greenhouse Marketing Board, a 10-year stint on the board of the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners and eventually the creation of the Leamington Food Hub.

He’ll be sorely missed around those circles but his brief brush with my dad so long ago was a story I just had to share as we approach Father’s Day.

In the words of one Walter Elias Disney, it’s a small world after all.

“The Truth Often Hurts

The Heart”. It was never released, but Patty Duke said 50 years later, “I was

obsessed with them… that was a big week for me”.

I couldn’t agree more.

1957 Meteor found in a barn

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill

Sherk

Fred Thorn of Owen Sound owns this 1957 Meteor Rideau 500 two-door sedan found three blocks from his house in a small barn where it had been stored for 22 years. Only 648 of this model were produced by Ford in Oakville.

The original owner, Mrs. Speerman, saw the car through the showroom window at Dominion Motors and bought it 66 years ago. She drove it for the next 21 years until, now elderly, she stopped

driving in 1978.

When Fred Thorn heard about the car, he bought it in 2000 and towed it home. It has 70% original paint and 29,000 original miles. A sticker on the door jamb shows the last oil change in May 1975. The original spare and trunk mat were still in the car. All chrome is original except for the rear bumper. Inside the glove compartment was a 1957 map of Ontario.

Under the hood is a 292 cubic inch V-8 with automatic transmission. Fred has added fender skirts and whitewall tires (the wheel covers are original) and got it ready to put back on the road.

Fred says, “It drives like a brand new car!”

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Suddenly it’s 1957 again – check out this Meteor Rideau 500!

Winnie’s Book Tour makes a stop at Leamington Library

By Paul Forman

Charlotte’s Freedom Farm — based in Dresden — delighted library patrons with a read-aloud and an opportunity to interact with some of their rescue animals on Friday, June 9.

The farm acts as an animal sanctuary, housing over 200 rescued animals that may not have had a second chance at life.

Wheatley beach clean-up a success

By Greg Coulter

A small but energetic group of Wheatley residents chipped in on Sunday, June 11 to refresh the long stretch of beach east of Wheatley Harbour.

The beach is a popular summer destination due to its size and is known for the cleanliness of the Lake Erie water.

This important Wheatley BIA project is a small part of a bigger picture of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (glslcities.org.) of which Ward 1 Councillor Lauren Anderson is a sitting member on behalf of Chatham Kent.

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), founded in 2003, is a binational coalition of over 200 mu-

nicipal and regional U.S. and Canadian mayors and local officials working to advance the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.

The GLSLCI and local officials integrate environmental, economic and social agendas and sustain a resource that represents approximately 20 percent of the world’s surface freshwater supply, provides drinking water for 40 million people, and is the foundation upon which a strong regional economy is based.

Members of the GLSLCI work together with other orders of government and stakeholders to improve infrastructure, programs and services and increase in-

vestments that protect and restore this globally significant freshwater resource. Its aim is to protect the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence, and preserve and enhance the quality of life and economic well-being of the people of the region.

The GLSLCI works with mayors and municipal staff to protect and preserve the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence region at the local, regional, and basin-wide levels. Some of the current and past initiatives include implementing green infrastructure on a local level, preventing invasive species from entering the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence, library of water conservation, climate change adaptation, and other best practices.

Founder Lauren Edwards brought a special guest to the library, a two-year-old dog named Winnie the Roo who has developmental issues.

Winnie is the inspiration for Lauren’s book tour as she has been presenting at libraries throughout the Essex County region.

Lauren has written a second book that will be coming out soon and will provide needed funds for expenses at the sanctuary.

The family wishes to take this opportunity to gather friends and family to share memories and honour John and Kathe. The formal services and burials have taken place with immediate family.

Saturday, June 24 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Marina Pavilion 90 Robson Rd., Leamington

Standing in front of equipment supplied by Bowman Feeds and behind a mounting pile of driftwood are, from left, Jeff Bowman, Hope Eaton, Tracy Loop, Chatham-Kent Councillor Lauren Anderson, Jodi Mummery and Crystal Bilinski. SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Nine-year-old Willow Thomas-Lightfoot took advantage of her day off from school and visited with some of the animals from Charlotte’s Freedom Farm. Willow had already made a visit to the farm and wanted to see which animals Lauren would bring with her for the library visit. Willow is pictured with Winnie the Roo and another rescue dog.

SUN photos by Paul Forman

Founder of Charlotte’s Freedom Farm, Lauren Edwards, presented her book in a read-aloud as she is accompanied by Winnie the Roo.

Wheatley Br. 324 Legion news

There were only 11 players out on June 9 for Wheatley Legion Friday Night Fun Darts, hosted by Kingsville Legion.

Recording wins were Laura Smith and Jim McClellan 5; Juie Reid, Larry Evoy and Jo Anne Smith 4; Jean Teyiouni,

Ben Balter and Dave Leili 4; and Bonny Evoy, Gord Crook and Neil Handspiker 1. Lady doublers were Laura and Bonnie.

Hopefully there will be a few more players this Friday.

If you are due to receive a years of service

pin, contact Tom at 519890-6041. Laura Simpson has taken over as Honours and Awards Chair and has ordered any year pins that need to be given out.

There will be a General Meeting on Wednesday, June 21 at 7 p.m., upstairs at the Wheatley Friendship Club. Members, please try to attend.

FoldesI (alIce, tootsIe)

April 18, 1937 - June 8, 2017

Six years have quickly passed.... You are truly missed and thought of every day. Loved always and forever. Rudy, Jerry, Randy & Mary, Pam & Joe and families.

REVAMPED KINGSVILLE HOME HARDWARE

Kingsville’s Home Hardware held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at their grand reopening on June 8. Store owner Dan Moulton is proud of the revamp, as the store’s layout has changed for a better customer experience. New categories of products are being offered at the renovated store, while expansion is evident with the paint lines, kitchen offerings and seasonal inventory. On hand at the reopening, from left, were: Jim Grein, Retail Sales and Operations Manager for Southwestern Ontario; Dan Moulton, store owner; Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers; Tyler Boose, store manager; Dave Greenwood, Home Hardware Corporate Office; and Jodie McIntyre, Kingsville BIA Coordinator. SUN photo by Paul Forman

Final Chapter/’60s

On Father’s Day, June 18, all are welcome to Two Creeks Conservation Area to enjoy Final Chapter/’60s Live featuring Lee Amlin on his classic Hammond organ along with his band. Scouts will be on site providing hot-

Live at Two Creeks

dogs and drinks, along with Craft beer from Cured. No admission, but organizers do pass the hat, or purchase a season sponsor button for $125+ and let the hat go by. For the full summer lineup, check out www.twocre-

Mary Vlodarchyk

Mary Vlodarchyk (nee Fischer) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Erie Shores Hospice. Beloved wife of the late Alex (1999). Loving Mom of David (Maureen) and Duane (Debbie). Proud Grandma of Adam (Lyanne), Leeann Vlodarchyk (Cam O’Neil), Jessica McGivern (Brendan), Quinten (Tori) and Great-Grandma of Lilly and Alex Vlodarchyk and Ella McGivern. Dearest sister of late Bill (late Elsie), Alfred (late Lena), late Harry (Ann) and sister-in-law of late Helen Tymochko (late John), late Zenia Matz (late Tony), late Bogden (Lucy), late John (Charlene), late Nick (Carol), Mary Piche (Ernest), late Peter (Maryann), late Steve (Bernadette), Paul (Coreen) and William (Debbie). Mary will also be remembered and missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends.

Mary had a strong work ethic, being well known throughout the farming community. Real estate became her next career, which then led to her love of running her bed and breakfast that she continued to the age of 84.

The family would like to extend their greatest gratitude to Dr. Caroline Hamm, Dr. Burgess and the entire staff of Erie Shores Hospice, and to the staff at Leamington Hospital for all of their amazing love and care.

Memorial visiting will take place at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 10 a.m. until time of the Funeral Service to celebrate Mary’s life at 12 p.m. Linda Tiessen officiating.

If desired, memorial donations made to Erie Shores Hospice would be greatly appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Neufeld elected OMAA President

The Ontario Municipal Administrators’ Association (OMAA) has elected Municipality of Leamington Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Peter Neufeld as its new President. As confirmed at the OMAA Annual General Meeting held May 19, Peter’s one-year term begins effective immediately.

The pivotal role of the OMAA President is to help chart the future growth of the membership of the association, including both current CAOs and aspiring CAOs, and to navigate important initiatives such as developing strong relationships with the provincial government as well as other like-minded associations focusing on good governance at the municipal level.

Peter has served on the OMAA Board of Directors since 2019 and was previously Second Vice-Presi-

dent and First Vice-President. He also served as the Chair of the Conference Planning Committee.

Peter has been the Municipality of Leamington’s CAO for nine years, building upon his significant senior management experience in the healthcare and public utilities sectors, as well as the private practice of law. He was born and raised in Leamington and attended the University of Windsor, where he received both a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Laws degree.

“Being a CAO is very rewarding work because we get to help build community,” said Peter Neufeld. “I’m honoured to serve as this year’s president of OMAA, working alongside a fantastic Board of Directors made up of people committed to making our communities better

through good municipal governance.”

“Leamington is fortunate to have a CAO with a passion for progressive municipal governance,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “The association will be well-served by Peter’s leadership, experience and commitment to supporting and promoting excellence in local public service.”

eks.ca. Two Creeks is located on Kent Road 1 just one kilometre north of Wheatley. In the event of hoped-for rain, the concert will be held in the pavilion.

Da Capo vocal trio donating to Hospice

On Sunday, June 11, Da Capo Vocal Trio hosted Harmonies for Hospice at Faith Mennonite Church in Leamington. The vocal group performed a variety of songs from the 1930s to the 1980s, including selec-

Robin Fayanne Picotte

December 24, 1956 – June 4, 2023

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tions from the Andrews Sisters, Broadway Musicals and some contemporary tunes.

Approximately 55 people attended the concert. Donations collected from the performance will be given to The Hospice -

Erie Shores Campus in Leamington.

Da Capo members are Sharlaine Reid, Melissa Vagi and Bill Cervini, who were joined later by accompanist Michael Karloff.

Cindy Sarkis

Cindy Sarkis, 43 years, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023.

June 14, 2023

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Robin Fayanne Picotte (nee Slater) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the age of 66. Missing her is the love of her life, her husband Joseph, with whom they shared nearly 40 years of marriage together. Also missing her are her beautiful children, Robyn and Sharron (Wes), as well as many extended family members and friends.

Stubborn, but with a heart of gold, Robin was always ready to lend a helping hand. Her happiness was in the kitchen, baking and cooking many elaborate and tasty treats and dinner for her family. She volunteered at SpEqTRA, a therapeutic riding association for children and adults with special needs. Robin also worked alongside her best friend of 40+ years as a cleaner. When she couldn’t be found cooking or baking, she could be found painting, bird watching, and spending time with the many children that blessed her in her life. Any child who knew her felt the love and light that Robin’s heart carried. She will forever be loved and missed by all who knew her.

Cremation has taken place. A private service will be held at a later date.

In memory of Robin, donations can be made to SpEqTRA (by mail to 3100 McCormick Rd., Harrow, ON N0R 1G0, or online at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/ dn/19586?v2=true).

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June 14, 2023

Beloved daughter of Anna and Youssef “Joe” Sarkis. Loving sister of Joe and his wife Mona, Annette Miecz and her husband Henry. Dear aunt to Natasha, Tatiana, Joey Jr., Juliana and Maya. Cindy will always be remembered and never forgotten by her many aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 pm.

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Funeral Mass was held at St. Anthony’s Parish, 280 Talbot Street East, Leamington, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 10 a.m. Entombment at Erie Memorial Gardens followed.

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For assistance in placing an obituary, please contact your funeral director or give our office a call at 519-398-9098

PETER NEUFELD

GREAT LOCATION!

Country living close to town. Well built home brick (veneer) to roof and big room sizes. Partially finished basement. Flooring could use updating but otherwise a very desirable residence. 2.5 Car detached garage. Septic system is a waterloo type. Don’t wait call us today!

R.A. REALTY INC. BROKERAGE CRITCHLOW

519-326-6154

NEW LISTING

Terrific opportunity. 1645 Elgin is a spacious, approximately 2500 sq ft, 5 bedroom, 2 bath, century home on a quiet sidestreet in the village of Ruthven. Conveniently located between Kingsville

Craig McNeil Broker of Record 519-816-9043

GREAT LOCATION!

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.

Flora McNeil Sales Representative 519-324-6723

117 HAZEL, KINGSVILLE

This gorgeous, modern 2 storey is currently being built on a 60 x 125.78 foot lot in Kingsville. Main level features spacious family room with electric fireplace, dining room with sliding doors leading to covered rear patio, and beautiful kitchen with large island, quartz countertops & pantry. Spacious second level includes finished laundry room conveniently located next to 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Beautiful master suite includes walk-in closet & 4 piece bath with 2 vanities and large walk-in shower. This property also includes an appliance package, tray ceilings with recessed lighting, 24’8”” x 26’9”” foot 2 car garage and covered patio area.

Frank Mastronardi Sales Representative 519.322.6536

Vince Mastronardi Broker

519.322.7653

Hurtubise ** Michelle Branco* Ron Derksen Erwin Tiessen*

Saad Karrie Sundin* Carol Sitler* Michelle Royka*

Pedreira** Kristyn Adams* Kelly Vermast* Dan Woods*

126 ROBSON RD., LEAMINGTON

$1,375,000

This 3 bed / 3 bath home is a magnificent waterfront paradise with a tropical feel and is an entertainer’s dream! Private backyard with new fence, inground pool, hot tub, sundecks & tiki bar, all with a waterfront view.

802 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON

55 ERIE N, LEAMINGTON

33 PRINCESS ST., LEAMINGTON

Be your own Boss! Retail Store with convenient corner location between Leamington and Wheatley, many updates, bright and clean storefront with paved parking lot.

CALL BECKY OR LOUIE @ 519-919-7223

Office space available! High visibility, municipal parking, common areas. Up to 1200 sq ft at $12/sq ft gross lease in a busy real estate office. Ideal for mortgage broker, insurance or lawyer. CALL BECKY @ 519-919-7223

OFFICE FOR LEASE

An office space Unit #350 (1929 sq. ft.) is available for Lease in a high profile office building in the heart of Leamington.

CALL BILL BAIRD @ 519-564-6515

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 n 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.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, despite your best efforts, you cannot seem to get much work done this week. Your head is in the clouds with matters of the heart. Soon enough your focus will return.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

This week you may tire from charging into battle and prefer others to do the fighting for you, mighty Taurus. You can use a rest from always putting yourself out there.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Adopt a more serious tone this week, Gemini. Your actions may be judged without your knowledge, so lay low. Put the most professional foot forward.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

People may respond much better to comforting words and gestures this week, Cancer. Carefully construct your approach to communicating to reach the widest audience.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

You may soon discover that a person who you consider a friend really is your perfect match, Leo. When you look at this person, the realization may suddenly dawn on you.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, others around you are especially sensitive this week, so even the slightest criticism could be mistaken for an insult. Rather than ruffle feathers, hold your tongue.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

These next few days you could present an opportunity to break free from everyday life and the mundane, Libra. If you don’t know how to proceed, follow your gut.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

You don’t always need to be in pursuit of some sort of intellectual betterment, Scorpio. Get outside and take a walk or swim in a lake. Engage in trivial things that bring you joy.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you are capable of producing impressive results if you set your mind on a plan. This is the week to dabble in a new hobby that will bring forth your creativity.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Some debates may not come to a swift resolution, Capricorn. You may need to accept that you simply disagree with someone on a particular topic and let things lie.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may have been a little worried about your work or studies lately. This week things will lighten up and you’ll feel much more in control of your situation.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

This is likely to be a busy week filled with the potential for travel. Bring along a close friend or a loved one for the adventure.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 11 Claire Holt, Actress (35)

JUNE 12 - Adriana Lima, Model (42)

JUNE 13 - Chris Evans, Actor (42)

JUNE 14 - Boy George, Singer (62)

JUNE 15 - Courtney Cox, Actress (59)

JUNE 16 - Jonah Marais, Singer (25)

JUNE 17 KJ Apa, Actor (26)

WORD SCRAMBLE

Memories

Dusting off the memories

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post

June 15, 1983

Marentette Beach property owners have invested thousands of dollars in shoreline protection since the devastating storms of 1972 but the threat of Lake Erie flooding persists. They’re so concerned about it that they submitted a petition to Mersea Township Council last week asking the municipality to stop further erosion of the private roadway leading to the summer cottage subdivision on the East Beach and add the cost to their taxes.

Nancy Rogers, Marentette Beach Association president, said waves frequently rolled waist-deep over the private road which provides access to the 44 dwellings along the beach. Another storm like 1972 could cause the lake to break through the dyke and flood all of the farmland behind it, according to Rogers.

Three students have been hired under a Student Youth Employment Grant of the federal government and will be talking to people over the next 14 weeks. The $7,800 grant was obtained by the park’s advisory board. Chairman Jim Watson feels that at least 30-40 people, either former residents or summer visitors, have an intimate knowledge of the park and the plan is to tape the conversations and then transcribe them. The three students hired are Steve Alles, Christine Gurstheimer and Rob Bradt.

In the next three-to-four weeks, Pelee Island Vineyards will make a decision on where it will build a new winery in the Leamington-Kingsville area. But while the company ponders that move, it’s also preparing for the coming season. Last week at Sherman Storage in Leamington, workers were busy reassembling huge oak casks, in which about 40,000 bottles of red wine will ferment from this year’s crop. Walter Strehn, company representative from Kingsville, said that they must use French Oak and that no other kind of wood can be used. The casks were purchased in Austria and shipped here about three weeks ago.

The Harrow Blues upset the Leamington Marathon Ford Barons 10-7 Sunday afternoon in an Essex County Senior Baseball League game at Harrow. Harrow put up eight runs in the fourth inning for the victory. A total of 12 batters came to the plate during that rally, which chased Leamington starter Mike Klym and handed him his first loss of the season. Lefties Mark Ribble and Greg Dunmore finished up. The Barons tried to launch a comeback of their own, putting up five runs in the sixth inning, but it fell short. Tim McDonald and Tom Rigg shared the mound for Harrow. John Morand paced the Leamington offence with three singles. Klym blasted a two-run homer in the first and singled in the sixth.

From the Kingsville Reporter June 15, 1983

Gosfield South Township council recently received a letter from Kingsville lawyer William Clark concerning the proposed public boat ramp project. Clarks stated that he had been consulted by a number of interested ratepayers in the area regarding the ramp and posed a

number of questions on their behalf.

Dennis Voakes, who teaches Grade 2 at Kingsville Public School, saw an ad in an educational magazine offering kits for students to draw their own design for a plate, so he sent for enough for his class. The company sent a package of 10” paper discs to draw on and a set of water-based markers. At the factory the discs were pressed into a plastic mold, permanently fixing the picture onto an unbreakable melamine plate. Students involved in the plate making were Ryan Stephens, David Anderson, Bryon Malott, Danny Peltier, Paul Mikota, Teri Carter, Becky Flindall, Kristen Vasey, Bobbie-Jo Pearce, Melanie Sharp, Laura Lee Schreib, Michelle Gates, Nicole Bickford, Tammy Soulliere, Bill Montgomery, Kevin Purbick, Shannon Benson, Scott Stubberfield, Rachel Chreck, Derrrick Dickson, Jamie Brando, Ryan Pickford and Shannon Bradley.

The ongoing support of the entire community is providing for a persistent climb in the Eric Bristow Fund. The six-year-old boy will someday need a liver transplant. The most recent donation came from the International Hotel in Leamington. A total of $1,021 was raised last week during a Country Western Jamboree with prizes supplied by Labatt’s. This brings the total up to $41,500 that has been raised for the upcoming surgery.

Susan and John Iatonna, children of Carol and Sam Iatonna of Kingsville, both entered two events — the 800m and the 1500m long distance runs — during the May 30 track and field day at St. John de Brebeuf School and came in first in both. The pair earned a Brian’s hat and t-shirt for their efforts.

20 years Later

From the Wheatley Journal

June 11, 2003

Gord Moore, 1st Vice President of the Ontario Legion Command, was a special guest speaker at the Wheatley Legion 60th Anniversary Drumhead Service. The solemn service was performed indoors due to inclement weather following a parade of Legion members led by Branch 324 Colour Guard and the Chatham Branch 28 Pipes and Drums. Parade Marshal was Glenn Dibbley with Chaplain Bert Overholt officiating at the service. Branch 324 President Bill Siddall said the local Legion has a proud history of serving the community — a service he wishes to see continued for generation to come.

On Friday, May 30, 65 athletes from Wheatley Area Public School (Grades 4 to 8) travelled to Ridgetown Moravian Public School to compete in the area track and field meet. The school placed fourth overall out of seven. Cheyne Matheson was the 11-year-old boys runner-up, while Kyle Bowman was the 10-year-old boys runner-up.

The secret ingredient for Jack’s Coffee Shop soccer team was no secret after Brett Bowman scored eight goals to help them win 9-0 over Royal Bank. Kaitlyn Pinch assisted on three of those goals, while Eric Taylor scored the only other goal.

Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat.

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

This is a photograph of an unknown father and son, connected to the Montgomery family of Cottam. If you can help us with their identification, please contact the Kingsville Archives at 226-348-6366 (leave message) or kingsvillearchives@gmail.com.

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

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

Clippings from the Wheatley

Journal, May 1989

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

Submarine cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If nothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle!

The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

June 1993 - The children who attend the Wheatley Day Care and staff planted two trees to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation. Left to right: Kayla Ives, Eric Gillanders, Jamie Wenzler, Jessica Bekaan, Derek Robinson, Sasha Featherstone.

June 1993 - The Leamington Tomato Festival received a $5,000 donation from the H.J. Heinz Co. (l-r) Leamington Festival past chair Norma Tassey, Heinz festival rep Irene Collard, festival chair Sandee Brandt, mascot Stewie, Heinz GM Jim Krushelinski and festival secretary Jo Ann Cartlidge were on hand for the donation.

SAT. JUNE 24TH

NOTICE

BUS TOURS DEPARTING FROM WINDSOR/ESSEX COUNTY

ST. JACOBS - Aug. 12 - Wine tasting, lunch and shopping $139 CAD pp.

KITCHEN PARTY LEFTOVERS, PETROLIA - Sept. 5, - Lunch and show, $169 CAD pp.

STRATFORD, RENT - Sept. 28 - Lunch at Anna Mae’s, MAIN FLOOR SEAT, $169 CAD pp. NIAGARA FALL TOUR - Oct 25-26, many inclusions, $335 CAD pp dbl. NEW YORK & WASHINGTON - Apr 29-May 3, 2024, call for brochure, many inclusions, $1699 CAD pp dbl. Call Paula Rigg (formerly of Mae’s Travel) 519-890-9513 Southland Travel Essex, Ontario

SERVICES

WANTED TO BUY

LOOKING TO BUY OLDER GIBSON OR FENDER GUITAR. Call or text 519567-4446. ja19-tfn

HELP WANTED

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

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on June 22, 2023, at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville Ontario.

Description of Lands:

Roll No. 37 11 080 000 02700 0000; 149 Queen St., Kingsville; PIN 75183-0348 (LT); File No. 21-05;

Minimum Tender Amount: $17,987.05

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. A full copy of the tax sale advertisement and further information about this matter is available on line at www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or www.kingsville.ca or you may contact Vicky Sawatzky, Tax Collector, The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville ON N9Y 2Y9, Phone: 519-733-2305 Ext. 233, Email: vsawatzky@kingsville.ca

ZEN PETS GROOMINGCPPS Certified Groomer in Leamington. 14 years experience. For all your pet grooming needs, please call or text 519-564-9620 or message me on Facebook. COVID-19 certified & compliant. mr1-tfn

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

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

EVERYONE WANTS THE BALL

Talbot Trail senior men’s golf

By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, June 6, 59 enthusiastic senior men’s league participants challenged the Talbot Trail golf course layout. Thank you George for having the carts tuned and ready for action. When play started there was very little breeze. As members played, the wind picked up making shots extra challenging.

The CP was won by Fred Michano whose excellent shot ended up within six feet of the #9 pin. Rick Thompson drained a terrific 18-foot putt to capture the LP on #2.

In the 50-69y division, Ken Kreuger dominated by firing a masterful 38. He was followed by the

brilliant 40 and 41 shot by Arkey and Nasher respectively. Fred Michano continued his superb play by shooting an awesome 42. Phil Humphries merited a very commendable 44.

The largest group of players are in the 70-79y division. Four players who tied with outstanding 39s were Dutchy, BW, Joe Drummond and Rick Thompson. Richard Humber carved out an impressive 43. Chopper, Bobo and Ray la Pierre produced commendable 44s. Paul Carioli shot a satisfying 45.

There were four nifty 50 results: Ross MacKintosh, Doug Langlois, Walter Balsam and Dave La Bonte.

Hodgson on the move

In the 80-85y grouping, Mike Wright excelled by shooting a dazzling 41. Other terrific results were produced by these players: Chuck McKenzie 46, Eugene Abbruzzese and Ray Foster 47s, Joe Vrtel 49.

The 86y+ super seniors who played off the gold tees played very well. Gerry Becigneul and Carl Robinson led the way with brilliant 45s. Erle ‘The Putter’ Nash shot a terrific 47. Dave Labonte and Murray Casscadden achieved praiseworthy results of 50 and 52 respectively.

I was one under: one under a tree, one under a bush and one under the water!

Leamington’s Hayden Hodgson was part of a three-team trade that saw him land with the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, June 6.

The 27-year-old right winger spent the last two seasons in the Philadelphia Flyers organization, where he earned a six game call-up to the Flyers late in the 202122 season.

Last season, he made the Flyers right out of training camp and played one game before spending the rest of the season with the American Hockey League’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

The Flyers, looking to make a splash on the trade market ahead of next month’s amateur draft, swung a three-way deal with the Kings and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Philadelphia sent defenceman Ivan Provorov to Columbus in the deal and received Cal Peterson, Sean Walker, several draft picks and a prospect in return.

Kevin Connauton and

In Wheatley Area Minor Soccer U7 division action last week, Emma Amaral (centre) of Renny’s Village Smokehouse gets ready to pass the ball in a June 7 game versus Wheatley Lions.

Photo submitted

Hodgson went to LA along with 30 per cent of Provorov’s salary.

HAYDEN HODGSON

Insight Advantage Interlock girls split weekend play

Leamington’s Insight Advantage Interlock Ladies continue to play .500 baseball early this season.

On Friday, June 9, Kingsville visited Leamington, and despite some big rallies to keep the game close, Kingsville had too much fire power.

Strong batting and fielding performances from Izzy DiGiovanni-Lapoint

and Elise Wilkinson were not enough to power the home team to victory as they ended up losing 2815.

Saturday was a different story when Leamington travelled to Cottam, winning 29-8.

The girls committed fewer errors compared to the night before, which helped them win in big

Pet of the Week

I am SUCH a sweet, affectionate and loving girl. I have a sweet and gentle energy, and such a friendly and loving personality. Best words to describe me are: affectionate, mellow, independent, freespirit.

I already know a few cues like sit, down, and come, but am a smart girl and willing to learn more if you are willing to teach!

I do okay with other doggos, but it’s important they are respectful of me and don’t get all up in my personal space as I don’t like this too too much.

I have lots to offer and cannot wait for my new adventure!

KIERA

fashion.

Isabella Fragoso, Brinley Kettle, Natalie Ed-

wards and Jadan Smith all had big days at the plate, securing the win

for Insight Advantage.

Next game is Father’s Day Sunday at 1 p.m. on

Erie Shores senior men’s golf

With 49 golfers in attendance on June 6 at Erie Shores Golf Course, the winning team in the senior men’s league with a score of 107 was Cam Perrault, Jerry Meloche, Brent Metz and Terry McLaughlin. In second at 116 were Dan McQueen, Phil Larade and Don Chalcraft. Ron Tremblay,

Fred Klassen and Orest Hyrenwich were third with 119. In fourth at 124, by retrogression, were Gary Alderson, Derek Horop, Vince Branca and Jim Dueckman. The draw winners were Jim Pick and Tom Miehl.

Closest to hole on #3 was Kevin Shaften and

Bank n otes

Box Office

Sunset Amphitheatre – Seacliff Park

Presented by Municipality of Leamington FREE CONCERTS 7:30-10:30 PM

JUNE 24 - Nemesis with opener Max Marshall

JULY 1 - Almost Famous Band with opener Walkerville Collegiate WCCA Rock Band

JULY 22 - Classic Albums Live performs Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon - Note for Note Cut for Cut with opener Fresh Breath

JULY 29 - Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy with opener Mary Frances Leahy

MILL ST. MARKETS

Presented by LAC, BIA, Municipality of Leamington

AUGUST 18•SEPTEMBER 15 Street food, artisans, music and more!

on #16 Jim Dueckman. Longest putt on #4 was made by Herb Grundner and on #14 Alden Warner.

The three low net winners were Jerry Meloche 65, Cam Perrault 66, and Jim Pick 69 (drawn from a hat).

The low round of the day were John Rutgers 80 and Matt Dick 81.

Randy Bradley, Ian McIver, Bill Rutgers and

Leamington’s Diamond 5 against Lakeshore.

Wayne Wiseman had birds on the first hole. Dan Wood birdied #2 along with Jerry Mallard, but Jerry also had birds on #6 and #16. Don Chalcraft and Tom Miehl birdied #3, Orest Hyrenwich #4, Phil Larade #4 and #16, Matt Dick #4 and #14, Bill Gherasim #8, Cam Perrault #11 and Jerry Meloche #13. Hope to see everyone out again next week.

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THESIS: University of Windsor MFA Graduate Exhibit

GRAYDON DYCK: from the LAC Collection

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STOMPING GROUNDS: LAC annual juried exhibition call for submissions

Deadline: June 25. This exhibit's focus is to bring together a broad collection and new scope of effacious works to the LAC. Guest curated by Michaela Lucio.

MINI MURAL: call for proposals

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

ARTS @ THE MARINA: call for exhibitors

One of the regions oldest and most widely acclaimed fine arts & crafts shows which attracts approximately 5000+ visitors each year featuring roughly 80+ arts and crafts artisans and food vendors with live performances by local musicians and a children’s art activities area.

SUMMER ART CAMPS FOR KIDS: July & August

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.

MILL ST. MARKET - save the dates + don't miss it!

Fri Aug 18 + Sept 15, 5-10pm Artists/artisans, crafts, general merchandise, food, beverage, live music + so much more!

More Info + Sign Up for Classes, Events, Exhibits @ leamingtonartscentre.com

Left to right, Isabella Fragoso, Brinley Kettle and Elise Frias waiting on the bench for their turn at bat. Photos submitted

Rachel Symons standing on first base after hitting a single to right field.

Ross competes at OFSAA

By Hayden Nurse

This past weekend, Sylvia Ross competed in Ottawa at the OFSAA Track and Field Championships. Sylvia finished 10th in the 3000m out of all Junior girls in Ontario, as well as setting a new all-time school record in the 3000m and a new personal best of 10:58.3. Congrats to Sylvia on a legendary season and for representing Kingsville District High School in

Ottawa!

Good luck to the girls Slo-Pitch team as they compete in London at OFSAA this week. The girls were seeded first overall at OFSAA and have their eyes on taking home the gold. Good luck Cavs!

The Athletic Banquet is on Thursday, June 15 at the Portuguese Club in Harrow.

Check back next week for more on KDHS Cavs sports results and events.

Leamington bridge scores

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

May 29: 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd Sharon Lutz and Frank Duransky, 3rd Dave Derbyshire and Dale Smith.

June 2: North/South - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Pauline Mikolash and Roger Cote, 3rd Sharon Lutz and Remi Fournier. East/West - 1st Rowe Deans and Shirley Morel, 2nd Buddy Ellwood and Al Morrison, 3rd Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire.

June 5: North/South - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Ross MacIntosh and Frank Duransky, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Case Mulder. East/West - 1st Rowe Deans and Shirley Morel, 2nd Sally Bell and Bob Bell, 3rd Al Morrison and Buddy Ellwood.

June 9: North/South - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Marilyn Robbins. East/West - 1st Case Mulder and Agnes Fraser, 2nd Shirley Morel and Rowe Deans, 3rd Al Morrison and Buddy Ellwood. Visit halfcenturycentre.ca or call 519- 326-2521 to learn more about social, recreational and educational programs and activities for people aged 50 and older.

11U LAKERS WIN SILVER IN DORCHESTER

The 11U Leamington Lakers took the silver medal in a baseball tournament in Dorchester this past weekend, losing a heartbreaker in the finals to the host team by a 9-8 score. In the round-robin division games, Leamington beat Tillsonburg 17-1, Lucan-Ilderton 15-5 and edged Vaughan 9-8 before trouncing Mississauga 11-1 in the quarterfinals. In the semi-final, the Lakers escaped with a walk-off win over Grimsby 10-9 before bowing in the final to Dorchester. Pictured in the back row, from left, are coaches Steve O’Neil, Lucas George, Kevin Cook, Russell Derbyshire, Kevin Derbyshire and Chloe Blain. In the middle row are, from left, Brady George, Robbie Raffoul, Asher Grossi, Brody Church and Eddie Zieba. In the front row, fron left, are Evan Ketler, Zander Cook, Connor Blain, Easton O’Neil (batboy), Christian Rutgers and Carter Demant. Absent from photo: Jayden Wall and Alex Brown.

Photo submitted

The LDSS M.A.P.S. (My Achievement Pathway to Success) basketball team recently took part in a tournament in the provincial championships in Kingston at Queen’s University and wound up with the silver medal. The two OPP officers were local and unknown. Students, from left, are Brie Couture-Giroux, Dustin Sellick, Candice Jenner, Isaak Thiessen and Hartej Shoker. Photo submitted