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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Grove Hotel wins Best of the Best award The Grove Hotel has been recognized among the best in Canada, based on exceptional traveler reviews. It’s been a newsworthy month for The Grove Hotel in Kingsville, which has been named as a winner of the 2022 Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Small Hotels in Canada, ranking third among the Top 10 hotels that received the named honours. This is the fourth consecutive year that The Grove Hotel has been recognized in such an amazing way. The Grove Hotel stood out to travelers and provided a unique and memorable experience for its guests. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, the 2022 award winners represent travelers’ ultimate favorites around the globe. “To be one of only three hotels in Ontario to re-
In Loving Memory of
Jeffery Zakal May 24, 2017
Life brings much that alters, Time brings much that’s new, One thing never alters, That’s memories dear, of you.
ceive this recognition and to be considered as one of the top 10% of all hotels worldwide is an outstanding accomplishment,” said Jennifer Flynn, co-owner and operator of The Grove Hotel. “We are delighted to be a
part of such a wonderful and growing community that has so much to offer. We are additionally proud to promote ourselves as an Indigenous and women-led business.” The Grove has certainly not taken the challenges
of COVID laying down and seized it as a time to overcome, persevere and grow. During the initial months of the pandemic, The Grove Hotel did their part and launched the Hotel For Heroes campaign,
donating over $75,000 in accommodations to medical personnel and first responders. Last season, The Grove Hotel launched The Grove Bike Co., a bike rental business offering ebikes and pedal bikes.
Recently, The Grove Motel also celebrated its official ground-breaking in Colchester, with plans for a 28-room retro-style motel scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2023.
Multiple impaired driving charges over weekend in Essex County The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested three drivers on the Victoria Day long weekend with alcohol related driving offences. On Friday, May 20 at 6:11 p.m., members of the Tecumseh OPP responded to a report of a motor vehicle striking a road sign on Tecumseh Road in Tecumseh. A vehicle matching the description and the driver were located in a parking lot nearby. A 62-year-old from Lakeshore was charged with operation of a vehicle while impaired and operation of a vehicle while impaired with a blood al-
cohol concentration over 80 mg of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. On Saturday, May 21 at 10:52 p.m., members of
the Lakeshore OPP, along with Lakeshore Fire and Rescue and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS), respond-
Kingsville Friendly Club
Twenty-six members of the Kingsville Friendly Club gathered for a few games of cards on Tuesday, May 20. Scores were as follows. Bridge: Jean Kuipers 3590, Bob Bell 3190, Bert Patrick 2130. Euchre: Sharie Blythe and Clare Shaw tied with 91, Dawn Tizzard 88, John Gerhardt and Elsie Ring
tied at 87. Sharie Blythe had most lone hands at 6. Cribbage: Cliff Trombley 1172, Nancy Taylor 1143, Sue Girardin 1108. On Friday, May 20, 34 members turned out to enjoy an afternoon of cards, after which everyone enjoyed coffee and pie. Here are the following scores: Bridge: Bert Patrick
ed to single vehicle collision on County Road 42 in the Municipality of Lakeshore. A 20-year-old from Lakeshore was charged with operation of a vehicle while impaired and operation of a vehicle while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. On Sunday, May 22 at 4:19 a.m., members of the Leamington OPP re-
sponded to a collision involving a single vehicle on Oak Street West in Leamington. A 25-year-old from Leamington was charged with operaton of a vehicle while impaired and operation of a vehicle while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. All of the accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on later dates. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute to the accused.
Essex County OPP officers were on patrol over the Victoria Day Long weekend for the annual Canada Road Safety Week campaign. The OPP joined national policing partners to conduct robust enforcement/education around inattentive/ distracted driving, speeding and other aggressive driving, alcohol/drug impaired driving, seatbelt compliance and other risky road behaviours. If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it immediately.
Splashpad opens Friday 4730, Roy Trowell 3050, Jean Kuipers 2900. Euchre: Willy Fittler and Dennis Peters tied at 87, Donna LeGrow 85, Mandy Hric 79. Willy Fittler had most lone hands at 5. Pepper: Ken Salter 347, Sue Girardin 262, Winnie Moore 253. Darlene Trombley had most Peppers at 8.
Kingsville’s newest splashpad opens Friday, May 27 at 11 am with a grand opening celebration involving local dignitaries. The splashpad features 20 spray elements and 14 water play elements. The splashpad is located in the upper bowl of Lakeside Park. The Optimist Club contributed $10,000 toward the project. The Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore donated a water refill station, and TCI Titan Contracting Inc. donated the custom sign.
Love your family, Mom and Dad David and family
Celebration of Life
Cathie BrunsChot
In Loving Memory of
Nicole DeNise Rivest (Nikki) May 27, 1971 – February 17, 1996
Please join us as we celebrate the life of
WILLY MAYDAN Saturday, June 4 • 2:00 - 7:00 pm at Wenzler’s Landing 2310 Hickson Road,Wheatley
Please bring lawn chairs and coolers. We will be gathering to share our favourite memories.
May 25, 1962 - January 24, 2011
Happy Heavenly 60 Birthday th
As time goes on without you, and days turn into years, They hold a million memories, and many silent tears. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there. Love Mom & Dad and Family
Memory lane is a lovely lane, Where thoughts are tender and true. Again and again we walk that lane, Because it leads to you.
Happy Birthday Nikki. Love Mom & Family
In Loving Memory of
DonalD Wesley Ulch July 15, 1936 – May 31, 2018
We’ve shared our lives these many years You’ve held my hand, you’ve held my heart, So many blessings, so few tears Yet for a moment we must part. Even on my darkest days, Since we’ve been apart, Memories of times we shared, Help to warm my heart. Love always Hennie & Family
