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Festival of Birds resumes at Point Pelee By Mark Ribble The Friends of Point Pelee — now in their 41st year — are jumping back into the swing of things this month with Point Pelee’s annual Festival of the Birds in partnership with Parks Canada. After a two-year hiatus for the festival, ‘Friends’ President Laurie Hart is glad to see so many faces making their way to Point Pelee. “We’re so happy to be able to be here this year,” she said. “It’s so exciting to have the festival running.” The Festival of Birds runs through May 23 and the Friends of Point Pelee will be there every morning, supplying breakfast for birders and organizing guided hikes through the woodland trails of Point Pelee. For years, the Friends have been putting on breakfast and lunch for birders, but the pandemic has affected the number of volunteers available, so it was decided to just go with breakfast, which consists of muffins, cookies, croissants and other continental type items. The former lunch and learn sessions have been replaced by a ‘Spotlight On’ series. Visitors can take the 100 species challenge and earn a pin for their troubles. Resource Conservation Technician for Point Pelee, Emma Burbidge, will be giving a brief overview on the marsh restoration project, including up close looks at the Pelee Skimmer and the Pelee Muncher — two vessels taking on the task of marsh restoration. For Laurie Hart and her husband Dave — who is also the Vice President of the Friends of Point Pelee — it’s somewhat of a return to normal after two unusually quiet years. While people still came to the park in large numbers, the birding festival’s absence left a large gap in visitor numbers in the early spring. Now, things are picking up and the Harts couldn’t be more delighted. “It’s great to see people’s faces,” adds Dave. The Friends are planning a big celebration next year — COVID permitting — as they celebrate their 42nd anniversary on the 42nd parallel. “We’d like to do something on a larger scale,” says Laurie. She says that the Friends of Point Pelee are always looking at different ways to enhance visitor experience and lots of ideas are being explored, including a concert at the Visitor Centre in June. Windsor Classic Chorale will present ‘One With Nature’ on Sunday, June 12 at the Visitor Centre with shows at 2 pm and 7 pm. Face masks and vaccination proof are required for these shows. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Friends of Point Pelee. Tickets are $20 each (includes park admission). Visit windsorclassicchorale.org or give the Friends a call at 519-326-6173.
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Birding enthusiasts visiting Point Pelee National Park come from all walks of life and all areas of the globe. These five birders — all from Quebec — were hiking the Woodland Trail behind the Visitor Centre on Monday, May 9, where they said that birding had been slow due to the windy conditions. From left are Jean Chatigny, Reme Regnauld, Jacinthe St. Laurent, Pierre Jasmine and Linda Cloutier. They all said they’d been coming to Point Pelee for birding for a few years prior to the pandemic.
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this year they plan on doing the same with Open Streets on Saturdays and free concerts on other nights as well. They’ve also got concerts lined up during May and June at Pelee Island Winery with the ‘Rhythm of the World’ music series featuring African-Cuban act Okan on May 29 and Mexican music star Quique Escamilla on June 12. For more information,
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LDSS students helping raise funds for Ukraine
By Mark Ribble A group of Leamington District Secondary School (LDSS) International Baccalaureate (IB)
students are organizing events to help the people of Ukraine. As part of the curriculum, the students decid-
Among the students helping Ukraine at LDSS are (left to right), Nico Belanger, Morgan Robinson (displaying her Ukrainian heritage) and Krystal Robinson. Photos submitted
ed that a fundraiser for Ukraine would be a perfect way to help, with the proceeds going to the International Red Cross. The conflict in Ukraine hits home for one of the students — Morgan Robinson, whose great-grandfather and other relatives were born in the Odessa area. “It feels good to help the people of Ukraine,” said Morgan. “I’ve heard the stories from my family.” Morgan enlisted the help of Nico Belanger, Ian McMahon and Krystal Robinson and the foursome got working on ways to help. Their first event was a pizza day at LDSS where they sold slices of pizza at the school. That was followed up by a ‘hat day’, where students were asked to give one dollar or a donation and were allowed to wear a hat at school that day. “The pizza day and hat day both went very well,” said Ian. According to Krystal, the group hopes to raise $2,000 for the cause. “We’re about halfway there, having raised
$1,000 so far through hat day, a bake sale and several pizza days,” said Krystal. Nico says they chose the Red Cross because of the organization’s long-standing reputation for helping those in need. “We talked about several options,” he said. “But we settled on the Red Cross.” The group says that they also researched other charities that are helping the same cause and recommend to the community to donate, not just to the Red Cross but Help Us Help, Come Back Alive, Voices of Children and Razom for Ukraine. Funds raised will be used by the Red Cross to provide humanitarian aid. The group will be doing an online fundraising campaign and also participating in the upcoming Hoops for Heart, which should get them closer to their goal. Members of the public can help by visiting the school’s Facebook and Instagram accounts to learn more about how and where to make a donation to their cause.
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Humane Society launches Pet Pics wine The Windsor-Essex County Humane Society is once again teaming up with Pelee Island Winery for a unique fundraiser to help the society’s rescue and relief efforts for animals in need. Pet Pics Wine allows patrons to upload pictures of their pets for wine purchases and 20 per cent of the proceeds will go to the Humane Society. “We are honoured to be teaming up with the Windsor-Essex Humane Society again this year. As many of our team members are pet parents, the incredible work they
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Crossing two more off my bucket list With the death of Canadian music icon Susan Jacks last month, I was forced to stroke another name off my concert bucket list without actually seeing the performer live. I had been following Susan on Facebook for the past few months after I wrote a column about Canadian musical acts that people may not remember. She had posted awhile back that she’d had a kidney transplant years ago but required another and her surgery had been pushed back twice due to COVID waves. She was hoping to have one earlier this year and be back on the concert scene by the end of the year. Sadly, that didn’t happen and with it went one of Canada’s top female voices of the 1970s. If you’re unfamiliar with Susan’s music, you only need to look at the brief success of The Poppy Family to get a glimpse of what the girl could do. Born in Saskatoon and raised in British Columbia, Susan’s talent was noticed early as she began her professional singing career at 15 on the Canadian TV show, Music Hop.That’s where she met Terry Jacks and the pair hit it off right away, soon marrying and forming The Poppy Family.
Which Way You Goin’ Billy was easily their top hit and it was followed up by a couple of minor hits in That’s Where I Went Wrong, Where Evil Grows and Good Friends. Her tumultuous marriage to Terry Jacks lasted through The Poppy Family’s heyday but ended just as Terry’s big hit, Seasons in the Sun found the airwaves. Susan didn’t miss a beat — so to speak — and kept touring on her own and recorded a couple of familiar songs and minor hits in All The Tea in China and You Don’t Know What Love Is. All-in-all, she released five solo albums and was nominated for several Juno awards. Another act I was patiently waiting to hear someday was BJ Thomas. I remember going to the Vogue Theatre to see Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid with my mom in 1969. Mom had two reasons for being there — one being that she had a crush on both Robert Redford and Paul Newman. The other was more obscure as my uncle Sonny Sovie had this ‘conspiracy theory’ going around that the real Sundance Kid was my great-grandfather, Charles Stewart. Of course in those days, without
DeSoto Don and his cool car THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk While attending church on Easter Sunday, I saw Don Loewen. We are both in our 80s, but I can still recall Don in the late 1950s driving around town in a beautiful gleaming black 1938 DeSoto 4-door sedan with snap-on whitewalls. Under Don’s hood was a flathead six with 228
cubic inches cranking out 93 hp at 3600 rpm. His car had four-wheel hydraulic brakes when Ford still had mechanical brakes. And Don’s DeSoto had independent front suspension many years ahead of Ford. Don’s 119-inch wheelbase guaranteed a comfortable ride, his barrel-shaped grille was Art Deco styling at its best, and this car when new
had a Windsor factory list price of $1,233. How do I know so much about Don’s car? When he was driving it around, I was washing cars on Ray Young’s used car lot, my first summer job. One day it rained so I sat inside the little white shack we used as an office (now at Heritage Village). I opened a drawer in the old wooden desk and saw a book with an interesting title, “1942 Used Car Sales Handbook of Features.” I was born in 1942 and just had to open it up.
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Google or Wikipedia to discount these fables, we all bought it hook, line and sinker. The key factor was my great-grandmother’s maiden name — Etta (or Esther) Place. When the movie came out and Sundance’s girlfriend’s name was mentioned, the story began to grow until we truly felt that our great-grandmother was that Etta Place — and therefore surmised that our great-grandfather was Sundance. There was only one problem: Sundance and Butch — at least according to the movie — were gunned down in a hail of bullets by the Bolivian Army. Rumours continue to swirl at least among what’s left of the Sovie family that maybe Etta left the U.S. after the death of Sundance and somehow arrived in little old Leamington where she met Charles Stewart. Of course, a quick check of geneology.com would probably dispel those rumours, so we will leave it at that and let the family legend continue. Back to BJ Thomas, whose song Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head came from that movie and that’s when I became a fan. It was an odd song to be the main theme of a western movie, but it
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was good, nonetheless. BJ had already hit it big with his rendition of Hooked On A Feeling and would hit even bigger with I Just Can’t Help Believin’ a year after Raindrops. He had other hits like Rock and Roll Lullaby, The Eyes of a New York Woman and one of the longest-titled songs in my memory, (Hey Won’t you Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song. And for those ‘80s babies out there, yes BJ teamed up with Dusty Springfield to record the theme from Growing Pains, As Long As We Got Each Other. BJ died last spring, but I was holding out hope for a concert at Caesar’s Windsor that now just won’t happen. If you’re unfamiliar with either BJ Thomas or Susan Jacks, I challenge you to go looking for their songs. It’ll bring you back to a simpler time when we didn’t have to worry about a killer virus and those songs should bring a smile to your face.
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The 353 Archer Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron form Leamington recently had members participate in an exercise by the Royal Canadian Air Force in London. Two Canadian Air Force CC-130 Hercules cargo planes gave over 1,200 cadets in southwestern Ontario a chance to experience flying in such a setting, with planes flying over the region, including over Lake Erie (right). One of those lucky cadets was Owen Pimentel (left) of Wheatley, who spent Saturday learning about the Air Force life. Young Canadians aged eight to 12 can join cadets and do a variety of rewarding challenges and activities, all while learning valuable life and work skills. While Air Cadets are not members of the Canadian Forces, the program is sponsored by the Department of National Defence in partnership with the Air Cadet League of Canada. The Leamington squadron meets every Wednesday evening. Call 519-326-3835 if you have a young person interested in being a part of the program. Photos submitted
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS Wednesday, May 18 at 7 pm, Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Speaker: Patricia McGorman. Topic: Beautiful and Beneficial Native Plants for Your Landscape. Come and join us for an evening of horticultural fun and fellowship. More info: Charlie Wright 519-324-5412.. TUESDAY, MAY 24 SWO GLEANERS FOOD FOR ALL LUNCHEON on Tuesday, May 24 from 11:301:30 p.m. at the Roma Club of Leamington, 19 Seacliff Dr. E. Pasta and salad buffet. Goal: $20,000 to send 250,000+ servings of soup (dried soup mix) to Ukraine. Advance tickets $10, at the door $12. Contact SWO Gleaners 519-326-7687 or swogleaners@gmail.com. Donations can be made through the website swogleaners.ca or by e-transfer..
TUESDAY, MAY 24 DIGITAL SAFETY WITH CONSTABLE KATHERINE BURT, Community Officer, 11:00 am, Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. Over 40 exhibitors for health, lifestyle and active living. Learn how to identify and watch for frauds & scams via email and phone. THURSDAY, MAY 26 COFFEE HOUSE WITH JOE PERRY - 6:308:30 Musicians, singers, poets, story tellers and all are welcome for a fun free evening with friends. Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. Free Admission. SUNDAY, JUNE 12 WINDSOR CLASSIC CHORALE PRESENTS ONE WITH NATURE - a concert at Point Pelee National Park’s Visitor Centre on Sunday, June 12 with shows at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Proceeds go to Friends of Point Pelee. Tickets $20, includes park admission. Visit windsorclassicchorale.org. ONGOING PLAY THE UKULELE WITH LIONEL KNIGHTS - Every Monday beginning June 7 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 519-398-9645 for more info.
COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYS by appointment only, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 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. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Free Coffee, Free Cookies & Free Wifi. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE TAICHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am - Free drop-in program. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE YARN SOCIAL - Tuesdays 10:00 am, Free drop-in program. Bring your knitting or crochet project, share patterns and more. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. 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. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE GUITAR WELLNESS - Thursdays 4:00 pm, Free drop-in program. Group guitar lessons to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. 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.
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 for more info. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com 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.
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SECC Community Change Maker Scholarship applications open
FASTEST MASCOT IN THE AREA
Blaze, the mascot for the Windsor Warlocks lacrosse program, was victorious in the annual mascot dash at Point Pelee National Park as the Southern Footprints race kicked off in grand fashion on April 24. The event drew 13 mascots from all over the county and city, with Blaze besting the rest in considerable fashion. Holy Names Knight finished second and the Southpoint Sun’s Sunny — a former standout in the race — finished back in the pack. Here, Southpoint Sun editor Mark Ribble, left, presents this year’s ‘fastest mascot’ award to Blaze as race organizer Dave Campbell looks on. The mascot race was sponsored and organized by Crime Stoppers. SUN photo
In Loving Memory of
Larry
TrembLay May 15, 1968 - July 3, 2008
In Loving Memory of
Henry P. (Hank) Warkentin April 4, 1939 - May 10, 2021
We are forever grateful for your quiet wisdom and your loving presence in our lives. You remain in our hearts, always. Your loving family.
Thank you!
We would like to thank everyone for all your support following the death of Charlie Ciliska. Sincere thanks and appreciation for your generous donations, beautiful flowers and many cards and condolences. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to our family in our time of sorrow. Special thank you to Reid Funeral Home, Pastor Larry Forsyth and Pallbearers.
Sincerely, The Family of the late Charlie Ciliska
Oh the memories I recall, When I pass your pictures on the wall. The good times we had when we got together, I wish they would have lasted forever. As time goes by and we talk of the past, These memories I’ll keep in my heart to the last.
The community is full of change makers, and we all see their impact day after day. We hear stories of individuals, families and businesses who make a positive impact on the lives of others in and around the community. As an agency that provides community services, South Essex Community Council (SECC) is working to foster and support the next generation of community change makers. “We want to encourage youth who are service-oriented, willing to collaborate, and who are driven to make meaningful change for a purpose,” said Carolyn Warkentin, Executive Director, SECC. “One of the ways we are able to do this is by offering these scholarships.” To ensure our communities are vibrant, strong and thriving for generations to come, SECC has once again
opened applications for the SECC Community Change Maker Scholarship. This scholarship will provide financial support through a $500 scholarship to four 2022 high school graduates who are planning to use their post-secondary education to make societal change in the wider community, in the province or around the world. Students currently enrolled as a Grade 12 student at Leamington District Secondary School, Cardinal Carter Secondary School, UMEI Christian High School or Kingsville District High School, who have been accepted to begin studies at a post-secondary institution, are eligible to apply. They must be actively making change for the good in their school, neighbourhood, or community. Applications are due Tuesday, May 31 and can be found on secc.on.ca/scholarship.
Wheatley task force named Working in conjunction with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and the Wheatley BIA, the newly elected Wheatley Task Force will also explore new opportunities for the residential, commercial and tourism sectors.
Most importantly, all the residents of Wheatley will play a role in these plans to bring their beloved town back — better and stronger than ever. The Wheatley Task Force committee members are as follows: Quinn
Bowman, John Hyatt, Lauren Anderson, Howard Gabert, Tim Fischer, Mike Untch, Terri Taylor, Shannon Matheson, Virginia Rymal and Terry Lobzun.
Tait well plugging underway in Wheatley The next step in remediation of the Tait Well in Wheatley, located in the municipal parking lot, will begin during the coming week. The project team is planning to use downhole charges to perforate the well casing. This is being performed in order to create holes in the casing in order for the cement to reach all areas of the well as
part of the plugging operations. These are industry standard procedures that are routinely, and safety used in the local oil and gas industry. Any noise or vibration associated with the casing perforation is part of the site operations. Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services will continue its on-site presence.
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Alexander (Sandy) Baird Morgan SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022 1:00 - 3:30 PM
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The formal Memorial Service and Celebration of Sandy’s Life will commence as close to 1:00 p.m. as possible. When the service is concluded, attendees may stay on and continue the celebration with other attendees. There will be finger foods and a cash bar available. The Pavilion is located at the rear of the Roma Club. Drive to the back of the large parking lot and you will see the Pavilion. We will look forward to seeing all of you at the Celebration of Sandy’s life. Please mark your calendars if you are able to attend.
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A mother holds her child’s hand for just a short time But holds her heart forever. Gone but not forgotten. Forever young. Love Always Bean, Mom & Family
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Wheatley Area Public School students pitch in for Canada On Earth Day — Friday, April 22 — Wheatley Area Public School participated in the Canada-wide initiative, PitchIn Canada, a national not-for-profit charitable environmental organization. Pitch-In Canada is dedicated to the preservation and sustainable growth of the natural ecosystems and communities comprised of hardworking Canadian volunteers who care about making envi-
ronmental change in their area and improving communities nation-wide for future generations. The school students from JK to Grade 8 were challenged to be active in a community litter cleanup campaign. Over the course of the Earth Day weekend, 62 kids collected over 62 bags of litter from various areas of the community, including the waterfront beaches at Pier Road and Erie Street South, various local play-
grounds and parks, the schoolyard, and the long stretch of Klondike Road. The entire school also held an additional pickup program and individual classrooms took time to participate. In past years a concentrated effort focused on the downtown, but with the evacuation zone in place, the program was expanded throughout the community. All told, well over 100 bags of trash were collected by the students.
Wheatley Friendship Club news By Bonnie Dawson There was a small turnout for Bingo at the Wheatley & District Friendship Club on May 4, but everyone who was there thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The winner of the 50/50 draw was Ted Cobby. This was the first 50/50 draw since the club returned after the Covid 19 hiatus. Happy Birthday was sung to Mary Hairsine who turned 90 on April 30. Euchre is played every Tuesday from 2:00 until 4:00 pm. Please note that the Quilters are back on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:003:00. If there is anyone wanting hand quilting done, please call Helen at 519-
982-2789 or Lana at 519-981-1891. Starting with the next Bingo, the club will be charging $1 each for those who play Bingo. The prizes come out of the 50/50 draws and with fewer members attending the meetings that money pool is smaller than in the past. The winners of the May 4th Bingo included Sheila O’Neil, Pat Churchill, Heather Vannieuwenburg, Doreen Armstrong, Ted Cobby, Barb Cobby and Mary Hairsine. Thanks to Linda Wigfield for calling the numbers and handing out the prizes. The next Bingo will be on Wednesday, May 18 at 1:30 pm. Until next time…
Mack (left) and Alec Marshall doing their part picking up trash as part of the Wheatley Area Public School contribution to Pitch-In Canada. Photo submitted
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Hogs will stop in Kingsville this year The Hogs for Hospice Tour the Tip ride will make a stop in Kingsville this year, as Kingsville Council approved the event at Monday’s council meeting. Prior to the COVID pandemic, the ride had made a pit stop in Wheatley, but due to the explosion last August, downtown Wheatley is not expected to be fully open when
July 30 rolls around. Kingsville Councillor Kimberly DeYong was thrilled that the ride will stop in Kingsville. “I’m honoured to see our town support this valuable service,” she said. “And it will be great to see the economic benefit to our businesses and community groups that have been hit hard these past two years.”
The ride takes place on Saturday, July 30 with a vast collection of motorcyclists touring Point Pelee, out to Colchester and eventually back to Seacliff Park in Leamington. The Kingsville stop will allow bikers to take a break from the hot sun and enjoy all of the food, drink and entertainment that Kingsville has to offer.
The 2019 Hogs for Hospice Tour the Tip ride making its way down Robson Road in Leamington. SUN file photo
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Town of Kingsville hires Sue Rice as Economic Development and Tourism Officer The Town of Kingsville has announced that they have hired a new Economic Development and Tourism Officer in the person of Sue Rice. Sue Rice runs a successful marketing firm and has been based in Kingsville since 2005. “It is an honour to be able to work
in a place I have called home for many years,” she said. “I am excited by this opportunity to work closely with the Mayor and CAO on economic development and tourism initiatives.” Rice will start the new job on May 24.
How to access OPP for urgent and non-urgent help The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex County Detachment continues to receive calls for police assistance with messages left on the office answering machine after hours, or often hears about an incident after the fact through a third party that was never reported to police.
This often causes unnecessary delay in responding to calls for service. The Essex County Detachment phones, including Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, Tecumseh and Lakeshore, are answered Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by administrative staff. If a member of the public requires imme-
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Andrew Flannigan October 21, 1958 – May 1, 2022
Andrew Barbour Flannigan, 63 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Hospice Windsor, with his loving family at his side. Loving husband of Leslie Bailey Nantais for 20 years. Beloved father of Sarah Rivard ( Jason), Bryce Flannigan, Meghan Flannigan (Siamak Roushan), Gwen Nantais and Bailey Nantais. Cherished grandpa of Michaela, Kylie and Robyn Flannigan, and Evan and Riley Rivard. Predeceased by his loving parents, Andrew and Louise. Dear brother of Jean Cameron (late William). He will be sadly missed by Leslie’s large, extended family in Wheatley and Leamington. He will also be missed by his furry friend Blaise, who stood watch by his side as Andy’s health failed. Andy was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He came to Canada at the age of 8 and grew up in west Windsor. He was a millwright/welder by trade, and at home a baker extraordinaire – his homemade pizza, bread and rolls were second to none. He loved the blues, rock ’n roll, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and was an avid reader. Andy was a proud Scotsman, born with the gift of gab. He was feisty, he was smart, he was funny, he was kind, and he was loyal. He embraced the good times and was a strong supporter when things weren’t going so well. He was a good man. We will cherish his memory and miss him dearly. A special thank you to all the staff at Hospice Windsor for the care and compassion shown to Andy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Windsor or a charity of choice. With respect to Andy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements entrusted to Simple Choice - Wyandotte, 519-254-2585. Online condolence and cherished memories may be shared at www. simplechoicecremation.ca If there’s another world, he lives in bliss; If there is none, he made the best of this. – Robbie Burns
Margaret Kroeker Willms Sonnenberg
It is with heavy hearts that we, as a family, convey this last funeral announcement. HavingProof lost a sister, and ofMolly, obituary to run now a sister-in-law, Margaret, in this last month is truly devastating. May 11, 2022 We thank God for these two Southpoint Sun women of faith who were a blessing to many. Margaret has many cousins in this area who will mourn her passing as well. Remembering them, Harry & Elsa Willms and Frieda Woelk
Lionel Robinson
Lionel Robinson (Robbie), 97 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Sun Parlor Home. Beloved husband of the late Beryl for 74 years. Cherished Dad of Ira (Marj), Jerry (Noreen) and Wayne. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. As per Lionel’s wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, Leamington (519-326-2631). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the Shriners Children Hospital would be appreciated by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Mildred Marie Tatomir (nee Marentette), 89 years, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John Tatomir (2014). She will be missed by her beloved family and many friends. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Proof of obituary run14 Russell Home & Receptionto Centre, Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service May life 11, at2022 that celebrated Mildred’s 11:30 a.m. Interment at Southpoint Sun Lakeview Cemetery followed. As an expression of sympathy, memorial $200 plus $26 HST = $226donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Any changes please email Family and friends are invited to share their sun@southpointsun.ca words of comfort or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca Thanks.
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Health Fair proves popular
By Deanna Bertrand Shores Hospice, Liz Simpson RMT, The Leamington Medical Village Midwifery Collective of Essex Counwas the perfect spot for a Health and ty, Relax Massage Therapy Clinic, Wellness Fair on Monday, May 9 with Security One, Shreve Denture Clinic, just under a dozen local services on Thoughtscape Therapy, Wellness & hand to showcase what they have to Mobility Inc. and Rexall Pharmacy. offer, especially for those seniors still living at home. “The need for inhome care is huge,” said Stephanie Gill, community outreach for Home Instead. “Especially with the Baby Boomers aging.” The wellness fair was an opportunity to get to know their partners in the community, she said, after Home Instead recently opened a Leamington office at 197 Talbot St. West, Unit 208. A wide range of services are provided, including nursing care for chronic conditions such as diabetes and memory care, personal care such as bathing, meals and nutrition, and transportation and hospice support. Other booths at the fair included: Assisted Living Southwestern Stephanie Gill, Community Outreach for Home InOntario, Erie Shores stead, displays a gift basket that was raffled off at the Health Foundation, He- Health Fair held at the Leamington Medical Village on SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand lix Hearing Care, Erie Monday, May 9.
MOTHER’S DAY PRIZE WINNER
Candy Glover was randomly picked as the winner of the Southpoint Sun’s Mother’s Day Contest. Candy was nominated by both her daughters — Kira and Mindy — who were among the entries in this contest, describing their mom as someone who is very beloved. Candy stopped in at the Sun office last week to collect her prize — a beautiful bouquet of flowers courtesy of the Flower Shop at Thiessen’s and a gift certificate for dinner courtesy of Firdous Lebanese Grill. Congratulations Candy!
Civil marriage ceremonies resume at town hall The Municipality of Leamington has resumed civil marriage ceremonies and photo session rentals at the Leamington Municipal Building after the pandemic halted the services in 2020. Civil marriage ceremonies are performed by an officiant and held at the Leamington Municipal Building as well as at various locations throughout the County of Essex, Chatham-Kent and the
City of Windsor. The Gallery at the Leamington Municipal Building is available for photo session rentals after office hours and on weekends. Two-hour sessions are subject to availability and approval Monday through Friday, 5-7 pm, and on Saturday and Sunday 9 am-5 pm. For more information, visit: www. leamington.ca/weddings
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Election debate May 16 The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Bank Theatre, is holding a provincial election debate on Monday, May 16 at The Bank Theatre.
Corey Robertson will moderate the debate in a format where candidates for Chatham-Kent Leamington will answer pre-written questions. Space is limited but admission is free. Doors
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D L SO 407 MERSEA RD 7
Country living, close to town. Hobby farm, with full brick ranch. This home has 3+1 br, 1 bath. Open concept living/ dining space, is cosy & inviting. Country kitchen has farmhouse sink, & island w/granite counters. Lrg bedrooms, finished basement with additional dining/living space, and tons of natural light. 2.5 Car det. Garage, large private, landscaped backyard. Perfect for the growing family. $599,000.
6058 MALDEN
Large family home, on deep country lot. This home features: 4+2 bedrooms, spacious country, eat-in kitchen with loads of cupboards. Primary bedroom with w-in closet. Full finished basement with second bath & soaker tub. Plenty of room for the growing family. 2 Car detached garage & covered front porch. A/c and furnace updated in 2018. $599,000.
150 ANTONIO COURT
End unit townhome, in desirable Leamington subdivision. This home is move in ready & would make a perfect starter home or for those looking to downsize. 2+1 Bedroom, 2 bath, open concept, kitchen, living, dining. Walk out the french doors to your back deck w/pergola. Fenced landscaped yard with patio, and shed. Use it for storage or turn it into your “she shed.” Spacious fully finished basement, with second living room w/gas fireplace. $499,000.
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208 DIEPPE CRESCENT
Raised ranch, California style, in sought after Kingsville sub-division. This 3+2 br home, has everything you’ll need. Spacious kitchen, dining area, primary br w/ensuite & w-in closet, full-finished basement, with second living room w/ firepl. Relax this summer in the fully landscaped backyard. This home backs onto the greenway trail, so no rear neighbours. Located close to the golf course, beautiful downtown Kingsville & all it’s amenities. $599,000.
D L SO 1049 MERSEA RD 12
Welcome to this 1.5 Storey, move-in ready country home situated on large 141 x 264 lot with privacy all around. Outside features wrap around porch, man cave/workshop & barn. This home has been updated & features open concept living. Plenty of room for the growing family w/3 brs. This charming home only needs you! $574,900.
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Large 2 storey brick home in sought after Leamington neighbourhood. This home features 4+1 bedrooms, 3 baths, eat-in kitchen, spacious living/dining area & fully finished walk-out basement. This home sits on a large lot with fenced in backyard, back deck & 2 car garage. Close to schools, shopping & all amenities. Call today to view $699,900.
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Attn: first time buyers & retirees! Main lvl condo, 2 br, 2 bath, open living/dining area, & Leamington’s beautiful marina, right outside your door. This condo is step’s away from Seacliff Park, the beach & close to all the amenities our town has to offer! This one won’t last! Call today to view. $299,000.
211 ELLISON AVENUE
Family home in a desirable Leamington neighbourhood. Open concept living/dining/kitchen area. Kitchen has plenty of storage & counter space. This home features 4 br/3 baths, master bedroom w/ensuite & walk-in closet, spacious finished basement & large backyard w/deck. This home is close to schools, shopping & all amenities $799,000.
centrally located in Leamington. Live in one side & rent out the other. Fully finished with ceramic flooring throughout. 1 Unit has 2+1 bedrooms, 2 bath, the other has 2+2, 2 bath. Close to schools, shopping & all amenities $799,000.
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Attention investors & first time home buyers. 2 storey, end unit semi, in desirable neighbourhood. Featuring 3 br, 2 bath, & 1 car garage. This home is tenant occupied & requires 24 hr notice for viewing. $449,900.
33-37 TALBOT EAST
An excellent investment opportunity with rear parking in beautiful Leamington! This building not only has approx 1,800 square feet of commercial space on the main level. Situated in the downtown core of Leamington, it will not disappoint as there is so much potential to open up your own restaurant, clothing store, office, and so much more! Or purchase the business at an additional cost. $399,900.
D D D D L L L L SO SO SO SO 174 EAST BEACH ROAD
If you have always dreamt of living on the lake, look no further. Perfect for first time buyers, retirees or cottagers. Located in Leamington’s East Beach, 3 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow with spectacular lake views. Roof updated in 2021. Priced to sell, this home won’t last long! $449,900.
3 LYON AVENUE NORTH
2 Storey brick home, centrally located in the hamlet of Tilbury. This home offers 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, wrap-around porch, landscaped, corner lot. Close to shopping, 401 Hwy & all amenities. $274,900.
27 HEATHVIEW TRAIL
Stunning raised ranch, on spacious landscaped corner lot. This home offers plenty of room for a growing family. 3+2 Br, 2 baths, & master w/ensuite & walk-in closet, beautiful kitchen with granite countertops, open concept, kitchen/living/dining. Gas fireplace in living room, perfect for those chilly nights. Full-fin basement, 2 car garage, and covered back porch. $824,900.
8 MELROSE AVENUE
Attention investors & first time home buyers. This diamond in the rough just needs a little TLC to restore it to it’s former glory. Centrally located, this home offers spacious bedrooms, large kitchen, tons of character with some of the original hardwood flooring & trim. Outside features deep fenced lot & garage. New roof 2 years ago. $324,900.
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Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time
Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs a new uniform will be purchased for thefor sale as well chief. as providing a luncheon —— The investigation into the death ofmenu. Speed rides John A. Kennedy, erstwhile employeeboat were available of Windsor liquor exporters, who wasfrom the Cedar “taken for a ride” and killed last weekBeach Drug near Toledo, will lead to the early ar-Store for 50 rests of suspects in Detroit and Windsor.cents a ride for summer Kennedy was in Cuba last June whenvisitors renting the royal commission was investigatinga cabin or for alleged customs irregularities in connec-cottagers not tions with the export of liquor. He hadowning a boat. worked last Monday and Tuesday atThe 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 Ford export dock, but had not beenthe late 1940s or early 1950s.
Looking back ...
From the Leamington Post May 10, 1928 Plans were discussed at town council on Monday night for a brand new police station in Leamington. The proposed building will be 26 x 40 feet and contain four cells, a room for a magistrate, a police office and lavatory. Estimated cost is $4,200 with Mersea Township contributing $1,400 of that. The location of the proposed new station has yet to be determined. —— Sir George and Lady Royale of Bedford, England, were guests of the Leamington Lawn Bowling Club at a luncheon given in their honour at the Auto Stop last Friday. Mayor Bowman welcomed the distinguished couple along with about 30 Leamington bowlers. In the course of the luncheon, Mr. Fred Hopper sang several solos, which made the occasion that much more enjoyable. —— Baseball activities in the camp of the Heinz 57 Club have shown a marked increase this week. The ‘Picklers’ have entered into the senior league which will bring back visit from Windsor and Detroit clubs to Heinz Field. The club has three candidates to choose from for the catcher position and the pitching staff will be made up of Huffman, Peterson, Yeazel and Henry. The Picklers hope to add a good southpaw to the pitching compliment soon. —— A magician with a big bag of tricks in New York last week stood victor over countless mediums in having produced what Mrs. Harry Houdini declared was the best spiritual manifestation of her late husband that she’d ever seen. Joseph Dunninger, the magician, undertook the experiment to disprove the claims of famed medium Nino Pecoraro, who had sought to bring Mr. Houdini’s spirit to earth and collect $21,000 in prize money. At a séance specifically called for the newspapers, Pecoraro failed to present the spirit of Mr. Houdini, however, Mr. Dunninger was able to produce a luminous ghost resembling Houdini and a note written in the famous magician’s handwriting. —— The Capitol Theatre in Leamington has a full slate of moving pictures for this coming week, as Lon Chaney’s London After Midnight wraps up its run. The king of cowboys, Ken Maynard, stars in The Wagon Show on Friday and Saturday. Adult admission is 35 cents plus 2 cents tax. Children are admitted for 15 cents. Later this month, be sure to catch Fay Wray and Gary Cooper in the Legion of the Condemned. From the Kingsville Reporter May 10, 1928 Councillor Voakes advised at last week’s town council meeting that complaints had been made about keeping the dog pound in the basement of the town hall. It was suggested that a place be fixed up at the fire hall for the dog pound. At the same meeting, the mayor stated that the Chief of Police required a new uniform, a motion which was moved by Mr. Loop and seconded by Mr. Oxley. The motion was carried and
seen until after his body was found. A co-worker had overheard Kennedy threaten to “squawk” about something at the federal liquor tax hearing in Toronto this week. —— Local news: Remember mother with a nice box of Neilson’s candy from Layman’s. Other local news: The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bedal of Park Street underwent surgical treatment at the hospital in Detroit, and at last word the little one was recovering. 50 Years Later From the Wheatley Journal May 11, 1978
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On Monday, Wheatley’s recreation director and arena manager, Bill Ruit1,700 across Canada. er, submitted a letter of resignation to Wheatley council, effective May 26, 1978. Mr. Ruiter says his decision did not come lightly, and he, his wife Brenda and son Jeffrey have been active members of the community since they moved to Wheatley and will be staying in the community. Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 —— Clippings from the Wheatley Journal Comrade Bethune Binga, 93, and life member of the Chatham Branch 28 LeMay 2002 gion, was presented his 55-year pin at Swimmers Display Trophies the Sun Parlour Home in Leamington on Sunday. The WWI vet was joined by Receiving individual awards at Branch 324 comrades Wm. Milne, Harry the last swim meet of the year Walker (both 50-year members), Nelson in London were: Rutt and Inez Johnson, president of the Back row - Kurt Makey, Will Ladies Auxiliary. Girard, Kelly Brown, Brittany —— Harrigan, Eric Stigter. The Wheatley Business and Professional Association met Monday to hear Front row - Callie Harrigan, guest speakers Brian Sneed and Lorne and Matt Hutchinson. Jackson give an up-to-date report on the Absent from photo were development at Wheatley Harbour. HarShauna Beatty and Aaron ry Lynn was appointed to come up with Hutchinson. a slate of officers to stand for the coming term. Jack Baker will again be in charge of the annual golf day in June. Economic benefits of local tourism were discussedSubmarine cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall with regard to the harbour. The next de-and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If velopment is a $500,000 stone breakwallnothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle! to protect the mouth of the harbour. —— MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & &WHEATLEY COURTESY OF ... MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON WHEATLEY PRESENTED PRESENTED COURTESY OF ... On Sunday afternoon, the Wheatley Omsteads Juniors opened their Essex County Junior baseball season with an 11-5 victory over Woodslee. The Juniors jumped out to a 3-0 lead before Woodslee tagged starter Alan Harris for five runs in the fifth. Wheatley then exploded for six runs in the seventh and added two more in the eighth. Rob Willan came 170 OAK ST. W. LEAMINGTON on in relief of Harris and got the win. Rick Robinson led the attack at the plate 1-877-511-2927 • 519-326-9052 with two singles.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE Notice is hereby given that the Municipality of Chatham-Kent intends to utilize Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited for the purpose of controlling noxious weeds along rural area roadsides.
LOOKING FOR GOLD JEWELRY + All Coins -The GOLD + COIN GUY - is This pesticide use falls under Public Works Exception of the Cosmetics Pesticides Ban for the BUYING GOLD JEWELRY+ promotion of public health and safety. COINS Locally in Business 54 years – Please note: I did not send out a coloured The contractor will apply the following pesticide: brochure to your home. Before you sell take the time • Navius FLEX containing the active ingredients Metsulfuron-methyl (12.6%) to get my offer (which is and Aminocyclopyrachlor (39.5%), Reg. No. 30922, under the Pest Control often double) Thurs May12 CROSSWORD ANSWERS Products Act (Canada) Kingsville Unico Centre Downtown Kingsville (Next The spring spray period is expected to take place between May 18 and June 15, 2022, to A1 Flooring) Fri May 20 + Sat May21 Roma and the fall spray period is expected to take place between September 15 and October Club, 19 Seacliffe Dr East 15, 2022. Application will be weather permitting and confined to weed-infested portions Leamington 9am - 4pm. of the municipal right-of-way. House calls also available. Locally owned and operated A map of the specific spray locations can be requested through the Chatham-Kent Public 54 years experience. Dan Works Department by emailing ckpw@chatham-kent.ca. Jones B.A.B.Ed. 519-818my11 1805. _____________________________
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• Compensation is $15.00/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required. • Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse. Please apply at: careers@tilray.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 2000 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4
GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager. Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $15.00 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed.
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LOCAL TRUSS ASSEMBLY PLANT is hiring full time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season. Benefits after 3 months along with a boot allowance. Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-839-4301 or email resume to cindyh@ fe2-tfn rivardtruss.com.
SEASONAL FULL-TIME & PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR FIELD WORKERS
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$19.00 - $22.00 per hour • Monday to Friday Full Time: 30 – 45 hours per week: Overtime, nights or weekends may apply in Harvest season Part Time: 4 hours per day three days min per week Start May 30th (or sooner where required) Horticulture Specific Skills: Budding, Deleafing, Clipping, Planting. Specific Skills: Plant, Cultivate and Harvest Crops, packaging, Trimming. • Complete discretion and confidentiality are always required of this position • Perform daily plant care including watering and topping plants, planting seeds, mixing nutrients, inspecting for pests, applying cages, moving plants and other duties as it relates to the well-being of our plants • Assist and maintain the health of plants in all stages of growth including curation vegetation and flowering in the cultivation facility. • Perform the daily scheduled activities in given grow areas to meet daily productivity goals. • Ability to follow directions, perform duties with a positive attitude, take feedback and learn new tasks. • Accurately follow plant inventory tracking procedures • Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight. • Previous experience in a grow facility or similar agricultural field preferred but not required. • Excellent communication and people skills. • Must have reliable transportation. • Effective oral communications skills. • Ability to adapt to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities. • Must be able to maintain and performance of manual labor tasks which also require attention to detail to maintain product quality, efficient operations • Ability to work outdoors with varied weather conditions. • Ability to work in crouched or uncomfortable positions including repetitive motions for extended periods of time. • Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE. • Packaging: sort and package – attention to detail and ability to use scale. Email resume to: hr@mariwell.ca
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Flyers rally for overtime win in game three By C. Scott Holland The battle for the West Conference playoff title took a sharp u-turn on Monday night here. The Leamington Flyers were not at their best either at home Thursday or on Sunday in Chatham. But Monday night’s incredible comeback victory in overtime on home-ice is one for the books. The Flyers fell behind 2-0 and still trailed 4-1 in the third period before roaring back and winning the game in overtime. What few realized Thursday in the Flyers 3-1 victory over the Chatham Maroons in game one, was that it was a penalty-free contest — a rare feat in any league — especially in playoffs. A crowd of over 1,400 watched a back-and-forth battle that was decided late. On Sunday the first period was much the same, but then the breakdowns and Maroons’ offense came along. The final was not what Leamington had envisioned as they fell 6-1 to the Maroons. Prior to the contest, on-ice ceremonies were held to honour the award winner from each team as well as the West and GOJHL scoring champion. Jeff Burridge of London took home the scoring title, while Chatham’s Cameron Welch won Best Defensive Forward and Lucas Fancy the award for Ability and Sportsmanship. Noah Szabo was a rookie All-Star member, while Fancy and Cameron Symons were on the All-Star team. For the Flyers, the team took home the regular season title. Coaches Dale Mitchell, Mark Ridout, Kade McKibbin and Matt Anthony were named coaches of the year. Ryan Polidorii and Boe Piroski had the lowest goals-against average and Connor MacPherson won the rookie scoring title plus rookie of the year award. Leamington grabbed a precious 1-0 lead late in the first period of game one and clung to it well into the third on a goal by Adam Jeffery, from Wyatt O’Neil and Andrew Uturo. Over the course of the next 40 minutes, Polidori and Nolan DeKoning both played well by turning aside quite a number scoring attempts. Chatham tied the game midway through the third as Lucas Fancy and David Brown laid the groundwork for Cameron Welch’s rising shot over Polidori’s glove. Suddenly the contest was knotted and it was then a question of which team would tab the go-ahead goal. At 18:12, O’Neil and Ryan MacPherson slung a left to right pass finding sniper Connor MacPherson open in the slot, who unleashed a bullet that sailed high into the corner and gave the Flyers a 2-1 edge. The Maroons then lifted DeKoning for an extra-attacker, but Colton O’Brien and O’Neil fed Gabe Piccolo who slammed a shot down the ice to seal the game.
Leamington Flyers Adam Jeffery (15) and Andrew Uturo (7) push hard during the first period in Thursday’s series opener against the Chatham Maroons. The Flyers won the game 3-1. SUN photo
Head coach Dale Mitchell said post-game, “ I felt we played okay. We didn’t create a whole lot and didn’t think the jam and urgency was there like last series versus St. Mary’s. We were good to limit their top guys early in the series.” In game two on Sunday at the Chatham Memorial arena, for 20 minutes the Flyers and Chatham Maroons were deadlocked but then the Maroons burst the Flyers’ and Poldori’s balloon. Chatham won the contest 6-1. The lone bright spot for Leamington was a beautiful goal from Connor MacPherson at 15:16 of the first. Chatham potted three in the second and never looked back. Polidori, who played 53 minutes, had his roughest outing in well over a month and was pulled after allowing the fifth goal. Boe Piroski replaced him, stop-
ping seven of the eight shots he faced. Monday night’s game featured the big comeback as Connor MacPherson broke the ice for the Flyers and added another later to draw the team to within one goal. Gabe Piccolo netted the second tally and Colton O’Brien knotted it at 4-4 at 9:10 of the third. Then, just 30 seconds into overtime, Jack Cotter set up Wyatt O’Neil in the slot and O’Neil’s shot beat DeKoning for the win. Polidori got the win in the Leamington net. Schedule: Wed. May 11 in Chatham at 7 pm. Thurs. May 12 in Leamington at 7:10 pm. Sat. May 14 in Chatham at 3 pm (if necessary). Sun. May 15 in Leamington at 7:10 pm (if necessary).
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REGULAR SEASON AWARD WINNERS
The GOJGHL took the opportunity on Thursday, May 5 to present season-ending awards to members of the Leamington Flyers and Chatham Maroons, among others. From left are Connor MacPherson (top rookie in points, rookie of the year), Boe Piroski (shared lowest GAA), Cameron Welch (best defensive forward), Jeff Burridge (London, top scorer), Ryan
Polidori (shared lowest GAA), league official Tim Simmons, Flyers captain Colton O’Brien, Flyers altnerate captain Wyatt O’Neil and Maroons’ Lucas Fancy (ability and sportsmanship award). SUN photos
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• • • Tammy Chittle of South Woodslee • • • Winner of the 50-50 Draw • • • Kim Snoes of Leamington • • • Winner of the Excalibur Micro 380 Crossbow purchased from Santarossa Shooting Sports of Rodney • • • Andrew Thibodeau of Tilbury • • • Winner of the 2022 CFMOTO CFORCE 500 EPS ATV purchased from Oliviera Equipment of Tilbury Thanks to the Tilbury Auto Mall Sponsor of the 2022 Big Buck Sportsmen’s Show
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DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE May 20 - Show 7:00 pm. Admission - pass the hat. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - MAY 24 @ 7:00 PM IN PERSON AND ZOOM Guest Speakers Chad Riley LAC & Kelleagh Alexander S.W.O.T.C. Membership $5. RSVP banktheatre@gmail.com FIVE ALARM A funny spicy comedy about an annual chili cookoff by Kristen da Silva Co-Directed by David & Sharon Light. June 3-5 & June 10-12. Tickets $20 https://banktheatre.com/project/five-alarm-2/
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Kingsville Friendly Club enjoying card games
FLYERS STAFF NAMED TOPS IN GOJHL
The Leamington Flyers coaching staff was named Top Coaching Staff in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League for their regular season performance as the Flyers finished in top spot. From left are head coach Dale Mitchell, coach Mark Ridout, GOJHL exec Tim Simmons, coach Kade McKibbin and coach Matt Anthony. SUN photo
Erie Shores senior golfers begin season Erie Shores senior golf league members enjoyed an afternoon of golf on May 2. The 50/50 draw winners were John Rutgers and Jim Bleasby. Closest to the hole on #3 was Kevin Shaften and on #16 Ray Leslie. Longest putt on #9 was Wray Pollock and on #18 Fred Klassen. First place team win-
ners were Steffan Kowal, Richard Reive and Ray Leslie. The second place team was Wayne Wiseman, Orest Hrynewich, Garth Dennerley and Frank Gow. In third place were Ross Clark, Herb Grundner, Jerry Meloche and Phil Larade. In fourth place were Cam McKay, Guy McIn-
tyre, Kevin Shaften and Scott Maxwell. Low gross was Ray Pollock at 77, followed by Ross Clark 81, and Wayne Wiseman, Cam McKay and Kevin Bunda at 82. Low handicaps were Richard Leslie 66, Orest Hryenwich, and Ray Pollock 67. Orest Hryenwich, Ed Schachowskoy and Ray Pollock birdied the first
hole. Ray also had one on #15. Kevin Shaften and Ken Luxford had birds on #3, Ross Clark birdied #5, Bill Gherasim #7, Guy McIntyre #9, and Wayne Wiseman #14. It was a cool day with 44 golfers playing in the season opener with most going into the clubhouse afterwards for some well deserved refreshments.
KINGSVILLE – The Kingsville Friendly Club enjoyed several games of cards on April 26. Bridge scores were: Bob Bell 4990, Bert Patrick 4150, Carolyn Brown 3550. Euchre: Sue Child 94, Sharie Blythe 92, John Gerhardt and Willy Fittler tied at 89. Sharie Blythe had the most lone hands at 3. Cribbage: Nancy Taylor 1272, Sue Girardin 1253, Cliff Trombley 1244. On April 29, the group welcomed Bob and Sally Bell back from Florida. Bridge scores were: Bob Bell 5300, Carolyn Brown 4300, Mandy Hric 3410. Euchre: Willy Fittler 104, John Gerhardt 99, Carrie Schultz 98. Willy Fittler had most lone hands at 5. Pepper: Verilee Lizotte 306, Bill Fielding 301, and Ken Salter 296. Margaret McMaster had most Peppers at 8. May 3 Bridge scores were: Roy Trowell 3480, Bert Patrick 3090, Mandy Hric 2780. Euchre: Jim McLauchlan 95, Anne Burrell 88, Kathy Hedge and Carrie Schultz tied with 86. Jim McLauchlan and Cliff Trombley tied with most lone hands at 3 each. Cribbage: Nancy Taylor 1160, Allison Bigley 1149, Sue Girardin 1122. On Friday, May 6, the card players celebrated May birthdays with cake and ice cream. Bridge scores were: Carolyn Brown 5940, Bert Patrick 4760, Roy Trowell 4090. Euchre: Carrie Schultz 76, John Gerhardt 74, Nancy Taylor 71. John Gerhardt had most lone hands with 3. Pepper: Bill Fielding 258, Eileen Salter 256, Sue Girardin 209. Maggie Hansen and Eileen Salter tied for most Peppers with 6 each.
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All-natural ways to protect food gardens from pests Homeowners frequently enhance their outdoor living spaces with attractive plants and trees. When that greenery also produces food, the results can be both beauty and bounty. People who plant vegetable gardens and fruit trees in their yards can be blessed with an abundance of fresh pickings once it’s time to harvest. In fact, many home gardeners may have visions of warm evenings pulling vegetables right out of the garden and tossing them on the grill or in salads. But insects and animals enjoy fresh produce just as people do. The joy of harvesting from a garden can be diminished when unwanted guests have gotten there first. Homeowners can employ these all-natural strategies to protect their fruits and vegetables from lawn pests and critters.
Use row covers or garden mesh
Specialized covers and meshes protect fruit and vegetables against insects and animals. Many plants can be covered all year long as long as the covers are lifted during flowering if the crops depend on pollination by bees.
Space out plants
One way to reduce insect or animal pest numbers is to ensure ample space between plants. Tightly planted crops create a breeding ground for fungal diseases and also provide hiding spots and warmth for pests. Leaving room between plants can help avoid these issues.
Plant gardens in raised beds
Though they’re not a fool-proof deterrent, raised beds can eliminate some garden infiltration by small critters that come up and under from the ground. A raised garden bed can deter rabbits, gophers, groundhogs, slugs, and some other crawling pests. Raised beds also are ergonomical and more easily accessible.
Prepare homemade insecticide
The environmental information site Treehugger provides information on making a homemade insecticide from vegetable oil and a mild soap.
Use one cup of oil with one tablespoon of soap (such as Dr Bronner’s castile soap). Add this mixture to one quart of water in a spray bottle. This concoction can eradicate aphids, mites, thrips, and more. Soap-and-water sprays or even neem oil sprays work similarly.
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Popular insect repellant plants Homeowners choose plants for their properties based on a number of variables. Some may be into growing their own foods, while others desire their gardens to be an awe-inspiring mélange of bright colors and alluring scents. There’s no wrong reason to plant a fresh garden, but some plants offer extra benefits, such as repelling insects.
Lemongrass
Insects can be a nuisance and a threat to individuals’ overall health, but the good news for avid gardeners is that certain plants can help repel insects and provide the additional benefits like fresh food and aesthetic appeal that so many people love.
Mint
Lemongrass is a tropical grass that’s so fragrant it’s often used in perfumes. Lemongrass contains citronella, which many people associate with repelling mosquitoes. A potted lemongrass plant can repel these unwanted guests, keeping them away from decks, porches and/or patios all summer long.
Mint is another plant that is instantly recognizable for its aroma. But mint lovers may not realize that it’s also great for keeping ants at bay. Mint can also be used to repel mosquitoes, but gardeners with no experience planting mint should plant it in pots. That’s because the Farmers Almanac notes mint Basil is an especially aggressive spreader that can quickly take over a garden. The aroma of fresh basil is enough to compel any gardener to make a place Separating mint in pots can prevent it from bullying its way into other for it in their garden. But there’s more to fresh basil than its scent, as the plants’ domains. Farmers Almanac notes it can be used to repel mosquitoes and moths.
Chrysanthemums
The Farmers’ Almanac® recommends using chrysanthemums, which repel Fleas, flies, mosquitoes, and moths are not fans of this aromatic and colorful a range of insects from bedbugs to fleas to ants, as border plants around a member of the mint family. Bees tend to be drawn to lavender, a durable home. That’s because they contain the natural insecticide pyrethrin, which plant that many garden centers recommend in areas prone to drought or can serve as something of an insect-repelling boundary around a home. hot summers without much precipitation.
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Tips for negotiating with contractors Spring is the season for fixing up a home. Homeowners who aren’t interested in doing the work themselves turn to contractors to ensure the job is done not only to code, but on time and efficiently. After receiving an initial estimate from a contractor, homeowners may wonder if there is any additional wiggle room in contractors’ costs. Certain contractors are willing to negotiate while others are firm in their prices. However, learning the basics of negotiation can put homeowners in position to save money on dream renovations.
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Getting the best price typically requires shopping around and not settling on the first bid. Experts recommend getting at least three estimates on the same job - and be sure to let each contractor know that you are soliciting multiple bids. This alone may entice a specific contractor to give you his or her best offer up front. Avoid simply choosing the lowest bid. Look at quality of work, reputation and reviews. If you like a costly contractor more than another, see if that contractor is willing to match a lower bid to win the job.
Ask to do a portion
Be honest with the contractor about your budget and figure out if there is any way for you to do some of the work to lower costs. The contractor can give you jobs that are within your abilities, which can shave dollars off the final price.
contractors can source materials from a low-cost supplier. In addition, discuss if you can purchase your own supplies.
Pick the right season
As with other industries, home renovation work heats up during certain seasons or times of year. Talk about supplies General contractors may be more willing to After getting a good bid, you may be able to speak negotiate for a lower price depending on when with your contractor about lowering costs even their busy season may be. Jobs may slow down in more by choosing less costly supplies. Find out if winter, for example.
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When renovating kitchens, homeowners will have to consider various components within the room, including the floors. Average flooring costs can be hard to calculate because they depend so heavily on homeowners’ choice of materials. The following are some popular flooring materials that homeowners can consider as they plan to renovate their kitchens.
Vinyl:
Vinyl flooring is popular thanks in large part to its cost, with vinyl flooring installation often much less costly than other types of flooring. But its budget-friendliness is not the only benefit of vinyl flooring, it’s also easy to clean, making it an ideal choice for families that routinely confront spills and stains.
Porcelain/ceramic tile:
Porcelain or ceramic tile often costs less to install compared to the cost of installing stone or wood flooring. It’s important to note that porcelain or ceramic tiles can be slippery when they get wet, so you may want to look for tile that has been certified as slip resistant.
Natural stone tile is another popular kitchen flooring material. With a wide variety of styles and price points, it’s a good option for homeowners working with budgets both big and small. Stone tiles also provide a Whether selling or buying, unique look because no it’s a great time to move. two tiles look the same, which might appeal to ALICE NOHRA Sales Representative homeowners who want 519-890-4009 their kitchen floors to create a one-of-a-kind impression.
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Hardwood:
It’s hard to beat hardwood when it comes to aesthetic appeal. Hardwood can be especially suitable in homes with open-concept floor plans that already have hardwood floors in surrounding rooms. While hardwood flooring installation can be costly, making it a less realistic option for budgetconscious homeowners, engineered wood planks may be something to consider in the kitchen as these are designed to be less susceptible to humidity and temperature. That’s an important component to consider in the kitchen, where temperatures can fluctuate while meals are being prepared.
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Low-cost ways to revamp living areas
Living rooms are some of the most frequently used spaces in a home, and they can use an update from time to time to stay on trend or to make the area more functional for a changing family dynamic.
Homeowners should figure out how many dollars they can designate to a living room makeover before purchasing supplies or hiring out the work. Figure out the scope of the remodel, visit stores or suppliers to price out materials, get estimates from contractors, and then plan for some unforseen circumstances along the way to determine if this type of renovation is affordable. If not, scale things back until the project more closely aligns with your budget. Here are some budget-friendly ideas for breathing new life into living room designs.
Change the paint colour
A can or two of paint can do wonders for updating a space without a large financial commitment. Pair that new paint colour with new window coverings and complementary throw pillows to pull the theme together with minimal expense.
Update the flooring
Tired, outdated carpeting or other flooring can use an overhaul. While solid hardwood flooring may be preferable, there are many types of laminate flooring that mimic the looks of popular wood colours and styles for a fraction of the cost. Plus, many are sold at home improvement retailers and even at warehouse clubs or online for reasonable prices. Laminate flooring also may be a potential DIY job for a skilled homeowner, saving even more money.
Introduce a fireplace
Fireplaces were once hot commodities, but that popularity waned in the 1970s and 1980s. Homeowners with chimneys may discover a fireplace was boarded over and the bare bones still exist that can be renovated to bring back character. There also are ventless freestanding units that are quite affordable that can mimic the look of a built-in fireplace.
Reupholster instead of replace furniture
There’s no need to throw away quality furniture if the fabric is the only thing impeding design. New upholstery or even a slipcover can update designs.
Conquer clutter
Rather than adding something to the living room, remove clutter to give the room a more airy feel. This can instantly change the look of the room. Use cord covers to tame plugs for electronics and remove unnecessary furniture from the room.
Improve lighting
Another easy and often inexpensive fix is to change lighting fixtures, including using brighter, more energy efficient LED bulbs, and to assess lighting needs to eliminate dark corners of rooms that can make the space seem drab.
Budget-friendly ways to upgrade a landscape Landscaping projects run the gamut from simple changes that can be accomplished on a weekend afternoon to more significant and costly undertakings that require the work of a professional. Budget-conscious homeowners may be looking for simpler projects, and the following are some less costly ways to upgrade a landscape.
Add a pop of colour with planters
Awe-inspiring colours can make a landscape stand out from surrounding properties. Flowers, bushes and plants may be the first thing homeowners consider when trying to add colour to their lawns, but planters can provide a more immediate way to give exterior grounds some colour. Homeowners can even switch planters so the colours align with the season. For example, some pastel planters can evoke the spirit of spring, while orange planters can be filled with mums to give a landscape an autumnal feel.
Plant perennials around the property
Well-maintained perennials grow back each year, making them ideal for homeowners who don’t have the time or desire to map out new gardening arrangements each spring. Planting perennials also is a great way to add color around the property without breaking the bank.
Upgrade walkways
Though it’s more expensive than adding planters and planting perennials, upgrading old and cracked walkways is a great way to give a property a whole new look. Homeowners working on a budget can target spots where walkways have already cracked and fix those areas first before continuing the project piecemeal until all the old walkways have been replaced.
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Homeowners spent more time at home than ever before during the pandemic, and some might have grown tired of seeing what their neighbors are up to. Fencing can be expensive but a less costly and natural solution is to plant trees around the perimeter.
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