Southpoint Sun - May 15, 2024

KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOUR

Zaira Albano of Windsor enjoys her first experience at the Leamington

Jousting Champion, Sir Tyler

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Hospital’s mobile MRI unit in place; funding continues

Erie Shores HealthCare welcomed their mobile MRI unit on April 20, which brings advanced diagnostic abilities closer to the community ahead of the completion of their permanent MRI Suite.

“With generous donations from Sun-Brite and Unico, and other individ-

uals and organizations within our community, we are excited to share that the physical MRI machine has been completely funded,” said Erie Shores Health Foundation Executive Director Penny Bellhouse. “I cannot express my gratitude enough for our community’s re-

sponse to this project thus far.”

The remainder of the MRI project funding is still needed to complete the permanent MRI Suite, which will require highly specialized renovations to effectively operate the machine internally and safely house the MRI ma-

chine and related technology.

The Ontario Ministry of Health will cover operation costs of the MRI once it is installed and renovations are complete.

“I am thrilled to share with you that though we are not there yet, we are one step closer,” added

Bellhouse. “We need your support to bring the project in its entirety to life. Any and every donation toward this project is a significant contribution to advancing patient care.” The mobile MRI unit is expected to be operational before the end of the month.

Renaissance Festival with a ride on the trustworthy steed of Knights of Valour’s

Bekolay

Ottawa. The two were at the Leamington Fairgrounds on Saturday afternoon, May 11, to participate in the annual festival.

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Helping

seniors with their yards part of Lend-A-Hand program

By Mark Ribble South Essex Community Council (SECC)

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despite dodging the raindrops, some local residents were happy to have the SECC ‘Lend-A-Hand’ crew trimming and rak-

ing in their yards.

The Lend-A-Hand program has volunteers helping seniors rejuvenate their gardens and yards, getting them ready for spring.

One such stop was at Marianne Lasi’s home on Garrison Avenue, where a crew of about 12 trimmed

her hedges and generally cleaned up the back yard.

“This is a great help,” said Marianne. “They are doing a thorough job.”

Heidi Omstead, LendA-Hand’s project leader, was in charge of organizing the crew.

“It goes beyond garden maintenance,” she said.

“It’s about building connections and expressing gratitude to the seniors who have made significant contributions to our community.”

The project welcomes volunteers of all ages, which includes kids who want to be a part of helping out.

Seniors were asked to call SECC to register and the program took it from there. On Saturday morning, they showed up at Marianne Lasi’s home with rakes, trimmers and clippers in hand to get the job done.

The SECC Lend-A-Hand crew stops for a photo opportunity in Marianne Lasi’s (blue sweatshirt) back yard on Saturday, May 11. SUN photos

SECC’s cleanup crew is busy trimming Saturday morning.

Salvation Army ready to open pavilion, gardens

By Mark Ribble

What began with a cup of coffee between two Leamington men has now blossomed into a new, highly-anticipated addition at the Salvation Army Leamington location on Setterington Street.

A celebration is planned for the opening on Saturday, May 25 at the church as they introduce the community to their new gather pavilion and community and prayer gardens. And it’s an extra special occasion for Majors

Judi and Ron Wickens, who have been the leaders at Salvation Army Leamington for the past four years.

Originally scheduled to move to their next location this summer, they were hoping to use the pavilion opening and event as a sort of a goodbye to the community, but they’ve recently found out that they will be sticking around for another year.

The event on May 25 will include a 1 pm ribbon cutting attended by a number of local dignitaries and also some Salvation Army leaders.

Colonels Shawn and Brenda Critch, the leaders of Salvation Army in Ontario, will be on hand for the festivities, along with a 10-piece brass band that will be arriving

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from London, Ontario, to provide entertainment for those in attendance.

The celebration will continue with the leaders and the band staying for the Sunday service on the following day.

The community can expect free hotdogs and refreshments, games, entertainment and draws for gifts for the kids on Saturday.

The new prayer gardens are being planted this week and will be in full bloom for community members to walk through.

The community garden boxes are available for rental through Salvation Army Leamington and garden lead Cathy will be on hand to answer questions and give out applications for the garden boxes.

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For the Wickens, it will be the culmination of a lot of work by a lot of people.

Judi first came up with the idea when she applied for — and recevied — a Salvation Army Innovation grant in 2021, but it was a coffee meeting in June 2023 between Major Ron and Deacon John Vezina of the Erie Shores South Catholic Family of Parishes that got the ball rolling.

“He really took it and ran with it,” says Judi of Deacon John’s involvement.. “The result is way bigger than I dreamed.”

Judi says that the idea could not have happened without the many helping hands they’ve had assisting them throughout the process.

“It’s truly a community event,” says Ron.

“It’s truly been provided by the community,” adds Judi.

Not only did a local construction company erect the new pavilion at no charge, numerous other local service clubs, church groups and individuals went above and beyond to help get the new addition created.

“We had neighbours walking up with shovels,” said Major Ron. “It was really a sight to behold.”

Salvation Army Leamington’s Volunteer Coordinator Veronica Costa is also looking for volunteers for the day and for programs they are running on an ongoing basis.

“We can always use more volunteers,” she said.

Call 519-326-4901 if you’d like to volunteer.

Salvation Army Leamington is ready for the official opening of their pavilion and prayer gardens on May 25.

From left are Veronica Costa, Major Judi Wickens, Cathy Hrynyk and Major Ron Wickens.

Renaissance Festival returns for second year at fairgrounds

By Deanna Bertrand

Leamington Fairgrounds looked like a scene from out of the history books as knights in shining armour mounted their horses to compete in great feats of valour, such as jousting, sword fighting and archery.

The two-day Renaissance Festival was hampered slightly by wet weather Saturday morning, May 11, although the grey skies parted for some

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afternoon sunshine. It was the second year for the Leamington District Agricultural Society (LDAS) and the Knights of Valour partnership in what they plan to make an annual festival.

According to Carrie Smith, treasurer of the LDAS, it was a great weekend and they hope the festival will continue to grow. With Sunday’s events being the same day as many Mother’s Day cel-

ebrations, she said they may look at a different date for next year.

She estimates a weekend attendance around 1,500. The festival included many vendor booths, along with food trucks, a street performer, birds of prey demonstration and more.

The Agricultural Society will now get ready for the annual Leamington Fair held at the fairgrounds May 23-26.

Euphemia Henderson, 6, from Windsor, enjoys the Jousting event from her prime seat upon dad Josiah’s shoulders.

Knights in full armour charged towards each other on their horses, with lance in hand, aiming to dismount their opponent for top points and be awarded tournament champion.

Here, Erg Grey Guard (right) takes on an opponent in a sword fighting demonstration.

Knights of Valour’s Sir Nickolas Allen, of Milton, hits the bullseye, showing his near-perfect aim.

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opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings

‘Unfrosted’ was corny, nostalgic and refreshing

We were watching the new Seinfeld movie last week, called Unfrosted.

While most critics said it was awful, we actually enjoyed all the references to the 1960s, especially the music and all of the other stuff from our childhood.

The battle between Kellogg’s and Post for that toaster pastry market was something I don’t remember from 1963, but apparently, it was epic — at least accord-

ing to the way it was portrayed in the movie.

I don’t think a lot of the kids of the ‘60s realize just how good we had it back then.

We were on the cutting edge of a lot of technology and yes that includes the good old pop tart, which is what the movie was based on.

If you think of all the stuff we wit-

1933 Plymouth Coupe remembered

Ruth Traquair of Wheatley, at age 93 a few years ago, told me the story of her first car. She was born on a farm, graduated from Tilbury High School in 1937, and landed her first teaching job at $600 a month in a one-room school.

She needed a car to get to school 10 miles away and bought a 1933 Plymouth coupe with rumble seat. In cold weather, her husband would pour a kettle of hot water on the manifold to get her

going, and at school she kept a pan of water on the stove for her drive home.

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

“My dog could hear the car coming and would race down the lane to meet me. I would stop and let him ride with me to the mailbox.

On really cold mornings, my husband hitched the car to Kate (our horse) and after pulling me a short distance, it would start.

“I enjoyed sprucing up the car by painting wide whitewalls on the tires and painting the fins on the sides of the hood in red, white and blue. The car was blue and every third fin didn’t need paint.”

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nessed during our childhood — like the moon landing, the racial riots, the Tigers winning the 1968 World Series just one year after the Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup — was remarkable, that’s because it was.

All of those things are stuff we can call our own.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

Mark Ribble

Of course those born in the ‘50s would also have reason to believe that they grew up at that perfect time as well.

Colour television was certainly in our ‘growing up’ wheelhouse as was the cassette tape, the 8-track, Hi-Fi and so much more.

Before we could say we were fullfledged adults, we witnessed the onset of computer games, Betamax versus VHS, and microwave ovens.

Gas barbecues, central air conditioning and mandatory seatbelts also come to mind.

We lived through the CB craze of the 1970s and many of us had snowmobiles too.

In fact, if you were from Wheatley, you had to have a snowmobile and a nickname at the same time, or your supply of OV would be completely cut off at the hotel.

As for toys, we had the best there was available.

I’ll put my Battling Tops arena up against your grandkids’ Beyblades any day of the week — it was just that much fun.

We had Hot Wheels and those numer-

ous orange track pieces that all slipped together with those oblong plastic connectors, and some of us were lucky enough to experience the Hot Wheels Super Charger where you stuffed your car in one side and it took off out the other side, through the track and around the loops.

The ‘dinky cars’ of the ‘50s couldn’t match that.

The TV shows were abundant, with memorable stuff like Hogan’s Heroes, All In The Family and F-Troop making us laugh. They don’t make them like that anymore (and probably wouldn’t be allowed to).

The music was the best there ever was, starting with the rock and roll era of the 1950s and through the entire 1970s — something that will never be replicated, even if you count the disco years.

If you were born between 1950 and 1970, you should watch Unfrosted. It will bring back a lot of good memories. Sure, it’s corny, flaky and sugary sweet — puns fully intended — but if you want a comical glimpse at the cereals of your childhood and all of the things that go with it, you’ll enjoy the trip down memory lane.

Second coming of the Beatles?

Have you heard?

Lennon and McCartney are getting together with a brand-new single called “Primrose Hill”. Oops, let me correct that. That is Sean Lennon and James McCartney are getting together with no interference coming from Yoko Ono. Well, the interference part from Yoko can’t be confirmed or denied.

However, it has been confirmed in the Toronto Star almost a month ago that this song was co-written by the sons of Paul McCartney and John Lennon. This incredible news is exciting for anyone who is interested in Paul and Yoko’s sons. James is now 46 years old, while his father Paul will be 82 next month. His singing partner Sean is 48 years old and his mother, Yoko, is 91.

As it’s time for the

lads to stand on their own, they have come up with a beautiful song named after a park in London, England, called Primrose Hill where streets are lined with elegant three or four-story stucco-fronted houses and Victorian terraces. With their first release, “Primrose Hill”, it is also noted that this area is considered one of London’s most affluent and sought-after residential places to live.

The song was also given more attention by Paul McCartney who shared it on Facebook. While it may put pressure on its success, James McCartney is hoping to find the person that he had a vision of when he was a child and “get the ball

rolling and finding that person.” That sounds like something his dad, Paul McCartney, would also write about.

“Primrose Hill”, which arrives along with the flip side “Beautiful”, is the first music that James has released since 2016. Sean Lennon has been working on his own with several musical projects that include four solo albums, several music scores and recording with a number of different bands. Perhaps, just like their fathers, this piece of Lennon and McCartney work may soon be remembered by many.

Ruth Traquair’s 1933 Plymouth coupe.

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PEACE GARDEN OPENS

Passersby may notice a new feature adjacent to the Leamington United Mennonite Church on Oak Street East. The Oak Street Peace Garden has been created for the community to enjoy along their route as a place to rest and enjoy quiet reflection and conversation.

Boil water advisory in effect across Wheatley

A Boil Water Advisory has been issued to all consumers of the Chatham-Kent Municipal Water Distribution Systems for Wheatley and Tilbury, and also includes the following Leamington addresses that are serviced by the Wheatley distribution system:

Milo Road, Kay Avenue, Beach Avenue, Pulley Road, a portion of Fox Run Road, Marentette Avenue, Patricia Avenue, Tampa Avenue, Miami Avenue, Lakeshore Drive, Julien Street, Silver Avenue, Carr Avenue, Cotterie Park, a portion

of Mersea Road 2, Hickson Road.

Chatham-Kent’s Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Shanker Nesathurai is advising residents to bring the water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to using it for domestic purposes (e.g. drinking, making infant formula and juice, brushing teeth, washing raw foods and making ice). Alternatively, safe bottled water sources can be used for consumption. The reason for the boil water advisory is due to a loss in water pressure throughout the distribu-

tion system.

CK Public Health is working closely with the Public Utilities Commission. The boil water advisory measure will remain in place until system repairs are complete and satisfactory water sampling results are received.

Updates will be provided via the Water Advisory Update Line at 519436-3250.

Residents can visit Tilbury and Wheatley Water Status Updates online at letstalkchatham-kent.ca for mapping of the affected area.

MOTHER’S DAY AT POINT PELEE

The Thompson family from Collingwood made their first ever trip to Point Pelee National Park on Sunday, May 12, stopping at the Marsh Boardwalk to see nature up close and personal. Plenty of nature was on display at the Boardwalk — and not just birds. The Thompsons stopped along the boardwalk to view a large Lake Erie Water Snake that was basking in the sun. From front to back are Hana Thompson, mom Kathy Thompson and Jeff Thompson.

Community Calendar

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS at 7:00 pm at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Guest speaker: Peter Scorrar. Topic: Food Security. Come for an evening of horticultural fun and fellowship. More info: Jo-Anne Smith 519322-8809.

FRIDAY, MAY 17

COFFEE HOUSE AT RUTHVEN UNITED CHURCH from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Come be entertained. Cost $5. Refreshments and goodies available. All welcome.

SATURDAY, MAY 18

ESSEX COUNTY MODEL TRAIN CLUB OPEN HOUSE - from 10:00 am3:00 pm in the back room at South Point Community Church, 475 Bevel Line, Leamington. Entrance at front, take hallway to the rear. Everyone welcome. Admission by donation or a canned good for the Food Bank.

SATURDAY, MAY 18

ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING - at 9:00 am at Colchester Community Centre, 100 Jackson St., Colchester. The public is welcome to attend. More info: Paul 519-738-3476.

SUNDAY, MAY 19

VICTORIA DAY ADULT DANCE - 2:00 - 5:00 pm at Kingsville Legion Br. 188, 145 Division Rd. South. 50/50 Draw. Dance and sing the afternoon away and enjoy music from different eras with Billy K.

THURSDAY, MAY 23

FREE FALLS PREVENTION SCREENING - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road. Age 60 years plus welcome. Providing free falls risk assessment and a plan to decrease the risk of falling. Eight people are required to sign up in order to hold the program. Call 519-997-2827 ext. 341. and get a plan to decrease your risk of falling. Facilitated by WECHC.

FRIDAY, MAY 24 & SATURDAY, MAY 25

ANNUAL YARD, PLANT & BAKE SALE - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. both days at Trinity United Church, New California, 1005 Road 2 West, Kingsville.

SUNDAY, MAY 26

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY OF WINDSOR & ESSEX COUNTY - IG WEALTH MANAGEMENT WALK FOR ALZHEIMER’S - at Ford Test Track, 3001 Seminole Dr., Windsor. Registration 8:30 am, Yoga 9:30, Walk Kickoff & Scavenger Hunt 10:30. Event is to raise awareness & funds for Alzheimer's research & support services. Register online at www. alzheimerwindsor.com in advance or on the day of the event.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

STRAWBERRY SOCIAL - 12 noon - 2:00 pm at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie. St. N., Leamington, in support of outreach programs. Hotdog & chips, strawberry shortcake or strawberry sundae, beverages. $12 per person, $30 per family. More info: 519326-3111 or st.johnleamington.org

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

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.

SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY COUNCIL - ADULT DAY PROGRAM - Join us at Faith Mennonite for a day service providing social, recreational and personal support to clients and respite. For more information or to register, call SECC at 519-326-8629 or visit our website at secc. on.ca.

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. East, for those who enjoy morning coffee/tea and conversation, the first Wednesday of each month. Upcoming dates: April 3 at 10:00 a.m. in church auditorium. All welcome, no RSVP required.

URSA MAJOR’S LITTLE BEAR CAFE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST every Monday (except holidays), 1860 Division Rd. North, Kingsville. Ursa Major Day Support Program’s community breakfast awaits with free coffee, tea, and simple eats — available while supplies last. Open to the whole community. We welcome everyone to join in the good food and fellowship. For more details, visit www.UMLSC. org or email contact@umlsc.org.

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.

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Leamington Arts Centre hosts painting and photography exhibits

By Paul Forman

The evening of May 10th was very busy at the Leamington Arts Centre as it played host to the WFCU Painting Competition awards reception, a members show and sale for three local photography clubs and a spring studio clear-out reception upstairs simultaneously.

Running from April 23 until May 18, the 7th annual WFCU painting competition and exhibit attracted 80 submissions from 36 artists. WFCU Community Investment Manager Beth Anne Prince indicated that the competition is part of their Inspire program which attempts to inspire, educate and entertain the public throughout the county. The credit union generously handed out $1,000 in cash awards to the top three competition winners.

Competition judge Nancy Johns commented that it was nice to see so many new artists enter-

ing their work and noted that the submissions were made up of many high-end pieces. She said, “I based my judgement on how the pieces made me feel, those that brought on the most emotion were chosen as the winners.”

Capturing first place in the painting competition was Michaela Lucio with “Here in the garden, you are growing on me”, second place went to Scott Livingstone with “Stump and Ethanol Plant”, third place went to Ann Roth for “She Would Have Yellow”. Honourable mention went to Irina Teske with “Peyto Lake 2023”. While the painting competition reception was going on, another part of the centre was hosting a photography show and reception. A first-time collaboration between Shooters Photography Club, Border City Photography Club and Windsor Camera Club, 60 photographs filled the walls of the gallery. Organized by Shooters George Schiefer, the exhibition will run until June 1 with the photos being available for sale to interested buyers. The three clubs are hoping that the show generates interest amongst aspiring photographers as all the clubs are looking to grow their membership.

Upstairs at the Arts Centre was the setting for the third reception of the night, a Spring stu-

dio clear-out sale of discounted pieces. Looking to make room in their

studios, local artists are offering their originals at affordable prices, as all

items are priced at $149 or less. The sale continues until June 1 for those that are interested in picking up something to brighten up a wall.

October 21, 1938 – May 18, 2023

Loving Husband and Father, who we love and will miss

Eileen, John, Janice & Les

The days go by without you And each one is the same, My mind is filled with thoughts of you, In tears I call your name. They say that time’s a healer, And that life has to go on. But my life will never be the same, Now the one I loved is gone. Always on my mind and in my heart forever, Love Diane, Aidan and Keenan

It’s your birthday and I just want to say, I love and miss you every day. Our memories of you bring laughter and tears, It’s hard to believe it’s been 16 years. I remember the fun we had at your home, Family, friends and neighbours would all be welcome. I cherish the years we had with you,

In Loving Memory of Ronald “Ron” Watt

always.

Pictured at the WFCU painting competition reception are, from left, second place winner Scott Livingstone, Competition Judge Nancy Johns, first place winner Michaela Lucio and WFCU Community Investment Manager Beth Anne Prince. SUN photos by Paul Forman

Pictured representing their photography clubs at the Members Show & Sale are, from left, Claude Gauthier of the Windsor Photo Club, Darlene Demars of the Border City Photography Club and George Schiefer of Shooters Photography Club.

BUSY DAY AT HALF CENTURY CENTRE

It was a busy Wednesday at the Leamington and District Half Century Centre on May 8, as the town’s Seniors Advisory Committee welcomed Leamington Fire Services Deputy Chief Derrick Clark, who talked about preparations for possible weather emergencies and fires. About 25 people attended the talk. Later that day (bottom photo), about 42 people attended the centre’s annual Spring Fashion Show, where Giant Tiger, Northern Reflections and Maurice’s showed their spring fashions. The attendees also enjoyed a light lunch. SUN photos

McHAPPY DAY AT MCDONALDS

The lunchtime staff at McDonalds Leamington poses for a photo on McHappy Day, Wednesday, May 8. McDonalds Canada franchises across the country have been participating in McHappy Day for the past 30 years and Leamington’s location was extra busy for the day. Cash donations were taken, as well as t-shirt and socks sales, while every purchase garnered a donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities and families with sick children. SUN photo

Leamington Bridge Club report

The following are the top-scoring teams in recent Bridge games at the Leamington Half Century Centre. Bridge lessons are available. If interested, call 519-738-4939.

May 6: North/South - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd

Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Bob Bell and Sally Bell. East/ West - 1st Rowe Deans and Remi Fournier, 2nd Case Mulder and Mitchell Robinet, 3rd Monique Sadler and Frank Duransky.

May 10: North/South -

1st Derek Parry and Case Mulder, 2nd Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 3rd Kate Comiskey and Frank Duransky. East/ West: 1st Al Morrison and Sue Duransky, 2nd Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Rowe Deans and Remi Fournier.

ITALIAN CHOIR

The Leamington Italian Choir made a stop at Chartwell Leamington on Wednesday, May 8 and took a break from their performance to make a $5,000 donation to the Erie Shores Health Foundation, earmarked for the ongoing MRI campaign. The choir performs all around the community and volunteers at Chances Gaming Lounge to raise funds for donations they make throughout the year. This is their second donation to the MRI campaign.

Kingsville Friendly Club

Kingsville Friendly Club president Bob Bell welcomed 34 members out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Tuesday, May 7.

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Willy Fittler and the club for delicious snacks.

There were 43 members out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Friday, May 10.

da Earl 289, Sandi Campbell 282, MaryJo Laforet 279. Most peppers: Gordon Earl 8.

Door prize winners were Dawn Tizzard, Willy Fittler and Jean Kuipers. Thanks to Dave Snider for the Werther’s, and to Ken Martinuik, Margaret and

Scores in Bridge: Bob Bell 3520, Roy Trowell 3140, Mac Stanley 2860. Euchre: Ken Martinuik 94, Kevin Antaya 91, Margaret Fittler 82. Most lone hands: Ken Marinuik 6. Cribbage: Marie Geeves 567, Stuart Wheelton 505.

Larry

May 28, 1938 – December 5, 2023

Larry Howe passed peacefully at Windsor Regional Hospital - Met Campus on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the age of 85 years.

Predeceased by his wife, June Howe. Loving father of Philip Howe and wife Hayley. Proud Papa of David Howe, Shelley Howe and Michael Howe, and great-grandpa of Jack. Brother of the late Gerald (Lucy) Howe, the late Cheryl Wood, Jane Quenneville, Nancy Howe, Louise (John) Thompson, Kathie (Paul) Scott. Larry will also be remembered by his cous-ins, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Larry was born in Kingsville, a town that he cherished. He left Kingsville in the mid-1950s to pursue a career in the Canadian Navy, which allowed him to explore many areas of the world and make lifelong friends. Larry was extremely proud of his years of service and earned the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He retired from the service in 1985.

In his personal life, Larry was a loving and caring spouse, father, brother, papa, uncle and friend.

In following Larry’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at Chartwell Kingsville Retirement Residences, 240 Main St. E., Kingsville, ON, on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 1 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home.

Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com

Bridge: Roy Trowell 4480, Gillian Pinkney 3610, Bert Patrick 3070. Euchre: Carrie Schultz 97, David Snider 96, Robert Boose and Dawn Tizzard tied at 87. Most lone hands: Dave Snider 4. Pepper: Rho-

Lucille Anna Kir

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Lucille Anna Kir (née Trudell) passed from this world, leaving a profound hole in our family.

Beloved wife of almost 66 years (July 2024) to George. Mother of Jacquie Lucas (Mike Arner) and Marty Kir (Mary). Grandma of Dustyn Lucas (Nasuna Stuart-Ulin), late Nicole Arner, Matt Arner, Calyn Kir and Jeron Kir. Sister of late Gerry Trudell, late Raymond Trudell, Angela Gagnier, Claire Morrice and late Marie Ouellette. Sister-in-law to late John Kir and late Tessie Madjeric (Branko). Aunt to many nieces and nephews.

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She lived life to the fullest and was always up for fun. “Fun should have been her middle name”. From a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse to the first principal of Queen of Peace School, former students still remember (and fear!) “Mrs. Kir”. She and George curled, golfed, traveled extensively, and hosted and attended many gatherings, of which she was always the life of the party. Her distinct voice and laugh were recognizable from afar. She loved to garden, read and birdwatch. She made many friendships over the years and treasured each and every one.

A special thank you to the staff at Erie Shores Hospice, Dr. Burgess, Dr. Tremblay and to all the wonderful, caring nurses, PSWs and volunteers for their outstanding care during the last seven weeks.

Memorial visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday from 1-5 p.m. and on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service to celebrate Lucille’s life at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice or Doctors Without Borders.

Door prize winners were Ed Fraser, Nancy Taylor and Brenda Anger. Thanks to Annette and Bob Cranston for Werther’s, Maggie and Moe Hansen for Turtles, and Nancy Taylor who brought in a special treat of prepared fresh strawberries. The club supplied the ice cream.

Amelia Stravato

February 14, 1927 – May 10, 2024

Amelia Stravato (nee Renzi), 97 years, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Erie Shores Hospice, on Saturday, May 10, 2024.

Loving wife of the late Pasquale (2005) with whom she shared 47 wonderful years. Devoted mother of Carla Truman, Claudio and wife Karen, and Peter. Proud Nonna of Scott (Jadie), Marcello, Kaitlyn, Emma and Jason. Amelia was born to the late Umberto and Vittoria (Ricci) Renzi. Sister of the late Olga (late Salvatore) Piccirilli, late Rosa (late Guiseppe) Federici, Alfredo (late Filomena) Renzi and Annita (late John) Mattia. Sister-inlaw of the late Giovanni (late Lina) Stravato, late Maria (late Nicola) D’Agostino, late Pierina (late Giovanni), Assunta (late Raffaele) Iannone, late Salvatore (Angela) Stravato, and Antonio (Felicia) Stravato.

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Amelia and Pasquale immigrated to Halifax, NS, on May 6, 1961 on Queen Frederica and made their way to Leamington, ON. She was a dedicated employee of Omstead Fisheries for over 30 years. She will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews and friends, both here and in Italy.

A special thank you to the teams at Erie Shores Hospice, Chartwell Leamington, Windsor Regional Hospital - Met Campus and Erie Shores HealthCare for their care and compassion shown to our Mom when she needed it most. We are most thankful to Dr. Ryan Craig for his dedicated care.

Visitation at St. Michael’s Parish, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations directed to Erie Shores Hospice, Windsor Regional Hospital - Met Campus and Erie Shores HealthCare are greatly appreciated by the family.

Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Italian choir members Asunta and Anthony Gori made a personal donation to the MRI campaign. In the photo here, they present a cheque to Erie Shores Health Foundation Executive Director Penny Bellhouse, left. SUN photo

Kingsville High School planning ‘end of an era’ send-off

By Mark Ribble

For Heidi Skinner and her Cavs Legacy Fund Committee, Friday, May 31 will mark a monumental occasion.

That’s the date that the committee has planned the KDHS Send-Off Social at the high school and plans are well underway for the free event to welcome alumni and the community.

“It’s an end of an era event you won’t want to miss,” she says. “Hundreds of KDHS alumni are expected to attend. There will be food vendors, alumni games, bingo in the cafeteria, decade rooms, photo booth, entertainment and more.”

The event will take place May 31 from 5 pm until 10 pm at the school.

Skinner says that even though it’s a free event, cash donations are welcome with all proceeds going towards

amenities the new school still needs.

“And there is a lot!” she adds.

The committee is hoping that people will come together to share stories of their years at KDHS and perhaps run into some old friends and schoolmates.

“This is the perfect time to come together and reminisce of our time spent at KDHS,” says Skinner. “Come in and enjoy walking through the halls, finding your old locker, finding rooms you never knew were there. Remembering teachers that taught you and possibly inspired you.”

She believes that this will be remembered as the social event of the year that brought people together from all over in celebrating over 100 years of KDHS.

“It’ll be a bittersweet goodbye,” she said.

Administrator Cameron Tomek, Owner Dr. Kelsea Anderson, Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, Dr. Julia Iftimie and Aesthetician Sarah Manor. SUN photo by Paul Forman

AURORA BOREALIS VISIBLE IN AREA

A series of powerful solar storms brought the Aurora Borealis to our area over the weekend. Friday, May 10, it was announced that the northern lights would make an appearance across much of North America later that evening and they did not disappoint. Local enthusiasts made their way outside Friday evening for their best chance to see the phenomenon. Wes Siddall of Maidstone captured this photo — among many — on his cell phone on Friday evening, from his back yard. Wes Siddall photo

Arts and Olives features artist Ron Vermeiren

By Paul Forman Owner of Olive Branch on Main

Karen Edgerton was clearly excited to have Ron Vermeiren on hand at her inaugural Arts and Olives May 11th event. Looking to feature a different artist every month, Edgerton, an artist herself,

wants to provide opportunities for local painters to feature their work.

Kingsville artist Ron Vermeiren was hard at work at the front of the store as he performed live, creating a painting based on a photo of a former building found in Belle River.

Vermeiren also displayed his original piece commemorating the 80th anniversary of WWII D-Day. Titled Storming Juno, Vermeiren’s paint-

ing depicts the courage of Canadian soldiers, including the Essex-Kent Scottish regiment, as they stormed France’s Juno Beach in 1944.

The original Storming Juno will be hung in Kingsville’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188, while prints of Vermeiren’s piece will be sold for $50 each beginning this June as a fundraiser for Legions across the country.

Olive Branch on Main in Kingsville was the venue for a live painting by artist Ron Vermeiren this past Saturday. SUN photos by Paul Forman

Owner of Olive Branch on Main, Karen Edgerton, stands beside Storming Juno, along with the painting’s creator Ron Vermeiren at the Arts and Olives event.

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

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Cancer, it is challenging to keep up with all of the comings and goings of the people in your social circle. It may take a little while for you to reconnect.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

What is the point of power struggles if it alienates all of the people closest to you, Capricorn? Sometimes you must forego ego to maintain personal relationships and family harmony.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, try to interact this week with the people who may not necessarily agree with you or share your beliefs. It could be good to see things from different perspectives.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Positive energy is circling around you this week, Pisces. Those good vibes will put you in a mood to reach out to some people in your life who may have drifted away.

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Essex 4-H Veterinary Club goes to St. Clair College

By Lucien Quenneville

On April 24, the Essex 4-H Veterinary Club hosted their third meeting at the veterinary tech building at St. Clair College in Windsor.

Their hosts were Betsy, a Registered Vet Tech and also the Animal Care Coordinator for the Vet Tech Program, and Dr. Nicole Dumouchelle, a local veterinarian. After splitting into two groups, Betsy taught one group all about sutures and bandaging wounds.

The group got lots of hands-on practice in putting in different types of sutures, tying knots and removing sutures. They were also able to practice the proper way to bandage a dog’s foot and leg.

In the other group, Dr. Nicole talked about different emergencies that need immediate attention

from a veterinarian, like poisoning, seizures and traumatic injuries.

The 4-H group also learned the ABCs of emergency care, which are airway, breathing and circulation.

The group members then were able to perform CPR on a dog-mannequin and learned how to insert an endotracheal tube.

They were also shown how to prepare a dog for surgery.

The club had lots of fun at this

meeting and is looking forward to their May meeting.

Wheatley Legion Branch 324 News

Wheatley Branch 324 Nominations and Elections will be held at the general meeting on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club. You must be a member in good standing to vote and will be asked to show your paid-up membership card for your 2024 dues or a receipt. Members, please try to attend.

The Friday Night Fun Darts players presented two donations at the Meat Draws on Saturday, $1,500 to Wheatley Legion and $2,000 to Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Executive and members of Br. 324 and the Ladies Auxiliary are very appreciative of their generosity.

There were 23 players out for Friday Night Fun Darts on May 10.

Recording six wins were Karin Kingswood, Dave Leili and Cookie Klooster. Five wins: Laura Smith, Karl Bartelt and Dan Homick; Amy Kendall, Larry Evoy and John Balkwill. Four wins: Tammy

Goldon, Gilliam Raise and Barry Bartelt. Three wins: Bonnie Evoy, Dennis Kiss and Glenn Booker. Two wins: JoAnne Smith, Doug Stevenson and Jim McClellan; Sherry Chambers, Jean Teylouni and Ben Baltzer. One win: Lynn Scott and Gord Crook. Lady doublers were Karin (3), Tammy, Jo-Anne and Lynn. John Balkwill shot 180 – good shooting John.

Next Fun Darts night is Friday, May 17 at Kingsville Legion, 7 pm.

Winners of the May 11 Meat Draws were Judy Pickle, Jan Watson, Carl McCracken, Erika Simpson, Donna Corlett, Brad Kirkpatrick (2), Bill Robertson, Tim Soulliere (2), Hilary Hodgson, Doug Stevenson, Carol Lotsberg and Cindy Stevenson. Hilary Hodgson won the L.A. 50/50 draw.

The next Meat Draw is Saturday, May 18 at Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. with draws starting at 3:30.

Pelee Tip Tower repairs to get underway in coming weeks

Parks Canada has awarded a contract to Heritage Restoration Inc. for guardrail replacement and repairs to the Tip Tower in Point Pelee National Park.

Work will be underway soon and Parks Canada will be working closely with the contractor to facilitate the re-opening of the tower as soon as it is safe to do so.

Ongoing updates on the project will be made available on Parks Canada’s website. The tip area remains open for visitors to explore as work on the tower continues.

Since the fall 2023 up-

date provided by Point Pelee National Park, Parks Canada initiated a third-party engineering assessment to validate concerns with the guard rail system. A full engineering assessment was completed, confirming the tower is structurally sound and the issue is isolated to the guard rail system. Design work for the railing replacement was completed and a tendering process for guardrail repair and replacement took place.

“Parks Canada will make every effort to minimize impacts to visitors during this infrastructure

project,” said a release issued last week. “Some initial work will be completed offsite, and work onsite will be carefully scheduled to avoid major disruptions to visitors and wildlife. Visitor and contractor safety is a priority for Parks Canada. Visitors are asked to please adhere to construction-related signs while onsite to ensure the safety of visitors and workers.”

Parks Canada says they realize that the Tip Tower is important to its visitors and looks forward to resuming this unique experience when the tower is certified to be safe for use.

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Form 6 Sale of Land by Public Tender Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules

Sale of Land by Public Tender

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington

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 May 29, 2024, at the Leamington Municipal Office, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Leamington Municipal Office, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington.

Description of Land:

Roll No. 37 06 830 000 01650 0000; 830 MERSEA RD. 10, STAPLES; PIN 75087-0085 (LT); PT LT 8 CON 9 MERSEA PT 1-2 12R5616 S/T R1193187; LEAMINGTON; File No. 22-53

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $181,000.00

Minimum tender amount: $31,832.17

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality.

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. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property.

Pursuant to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235 (the “Act”), effective January 1, 2023, it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or indirectly, any residential property, as those terms are defined in the legislation. Contraventions of the Act are punishable by a fine, and offending purchasers may be ordered to sell the residential property.

The municipality assumes no responsibility whatsoever for ensuring bidders/tenderers comply with the Act, and makes no representations regarding same. Prospective bidders/tenderers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and are advised to seek legal advice before participating in this sale.

Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST).

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST.

The Municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact:

Laura Rauch CPA, CMA

Treasurer

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North Leamington ON N8H 2Z9 519-326-5761 lrauch@leamington.ca www.leamington.ca

Dusting off the memories

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post and News May 14, 1975

Town council Monday night supported a traffic committee recommendation that Mill Street West between Fox and Erie Streets be made one-way with traffic flow from west to east. Clerk-Administrator J.D. Jordan was instructed to prepare the necessary legislation to implement the proposal. The decision will void a previous move to eliminate parking on the north side of Mill Street West. The idea generated vigorous opposition from the retail merchants.

Mersea Township Council has passed a second resolution urging the provincial government not to issue licenses for sandsucking operations in Lake Erie off Point Pelee. Council noted that an extensive build-up of sand on the beaches since sandsucking was banned last year.

Past presidents were honoured Saturday night by the Legion Branch 84. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Meritorious Service medal to Harold Knight, one of five branch members to receive the award. The other four were Stan Gomer, Larry Ross, Al Hodgins and Alex Hazael.

The annual inspection of the 535 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, was held last week at the arena. Those who received trophies were Flight Sergeant John Jackson, F.S. Mark Coomber, F.S. Doug Coussens, and female cadets Debbie Whitcher and Pamela MacPherson.

There will be no summerlong ‘beerfest’ under the grandstands at the Leamington Fairgrounds. However, Town Council approved such a project for the duration of the Leamington District Fair, which runs from July 29 to August 2. While councillor Art Kelly said several local organizations were interested in sponsoring a beerfest, Mayor Sterling Welch said that town police were not in favour of it.

The Leamington Moose Lodge Bantams shutout Wheatley 2-0 Thursday in an exhibition game at Wheatley. Nick Jakob of Leamington, and Randy Robinson and Ken Cote of Wheatley, hooked up in a pitcher’s battle. Jakob checked Wheatley on three hits while striking out seven and walking two. Robinson and Cote allowed only two hits, struck out 13 and walked three. Leamington scored in the sixth when Mike Jacobs singled, went to second on an error and rode home on a Nick Jakob triple. Rob Willan, Dave Moore and Ron Robinson had singles for Wheatley.

From the Kingsville Reporter May 14, 1975

In a recent accounting contest sponsored by the Ontario Business Edu-

cation Association, Richard Amlin, a Kingsville District High School student, placed first in Essex County and third in Ontario.

Plans are progressing for the official opening of the Kingsville-Gosfield South Arena to be held on Saturday, August 23. The planning committee chairman, Ralph Walters, presided at a meeting on Saturday morning. The afternoon and evening will include a beef barbecue from 4-8 pm on the grounds with dining inside the arenas. Leroy Parsons of Strathroy will supervise the cooking of the beef. The ribbon cutting ceremony inside the arena will be held at 8:15 pm, followed by a gala dance.

From The Wheatley Journal May 15, 1952:

Our local Wheatley Hotel has been recently decorated by the noted Windsor artist, Saveria Galli.

The Ladies & Escorts Beverage Room is done in modern French murals in two shades of pink on the deep turquoise wall. The artist did quite a bit of research work at the Detroit Library to obtain the most suitable and quaint pictures such as the Eiffel Tower, Le Moulin Rouge, the L’Arc de Triomphe, the Place de l’Opera and the Champs Elysees, which is the main street in Paris. Even the more risqué places such as the Folies Bergère and the waterfront cafés are portrayed in two large colourful arrangements.

The main mural at the far end of the room is a full-colour, ceiling-high picture of a typical Paris street scene depicting the quaint pastel-coloured French buildings and sidewalk café. The characters in the foreground are also typically French, from the chic well-dressed women to the stately gendarme directing the traffic.

This room has been appropriately named “Little Paris”.

The scenes on the walls of the Men’s Beverage Room, which has been named “Fisherman’s Shanty”, are done in pastel yellow and dark brown on cinnamon-coloured walls.

These small scenes relate the story of our fishing industry, from the lifting of the nets to the packing of the fish for shipment to the U.S. markets. Various scenes portray the different types of fishing: trap net, gill net and pound net.

The main mural in full colour is an aerial view of the immediate lakefront including over three main fisheries, the new Muddy Creek Harbour, the Filtration building, the rural schoolhouse and the surrounding farmland for a quarter-mile radius.

It is with great pride that the people of Wheatley should congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Doug White for their progressiveness in decorating the beverage rooms in such lavish works of art, and we feel sure that there is no other hotel in the country that can compare with the Wheatley Hotel.

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

canal or out into the rougher waters of

This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug

in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

kingsvillearchives@gmail.com

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

Until the 1950s when refrigerators became more affordable, most families in the

area used ‘ice boxes’ to keep their food cold or frozen.

this January 1943 photo) was situated just to the west of the Leamington Dock. Throughout the winter months, blocks of ice were cut from Pigeon Bay and moved to storage. The ice business closed in the late 1950s.

May 1994 - Cam Adamson, sorting some “hot news”, and the other members of Mrs. Ruiter’s class learned the system the mail follows when they toured the Wheatley Post Office last week. The group from Wheatley Area Public School identified their mail boxes in the lobby, bought a stamp and saw where the mail is sorted into the separate compartments.

Lake Erie.

Store, was taken

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

Olinda School (SS #5) was located at the intersection of Road 5 and the Olinda Sideroad. When this school closed, children were bussed to Ruthven Public School.

Leamington

Brown’s Ice House (seen here in

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Erie Shores senior men

The following are the winners of the opening Leamington Erie Shores Senior golf league on May 6.

The 50/50 draw was won by Peter Harb and Bill Gherasim.

Closest to the hole on #3 was Ken Steingart and on #16 Stefan Kowal. The longest putt on #15 was by Guy McIntyre and #18 Richard Reive.

The team winners were Norm Beattie, Wayne

Wiseman, Richard Reive and Kevin Shaften. In second place were Ken Luxford, Scott Maxwell, Bill Rutgers and Jerry Meloche. Third place went to Jim Dueckman, Stefan Kowal, Claudio Sabelli and Ron Tremblay. Fourth place winners were Tom Miehl, Gord Anderson and Dan McQueen. Hopefully next week there will be some scorecards and some scores will be reported.

Mini-golfers wrap up season

Golden Years golfers finished the season with a bang as 57 golfers sank 83 holes-in-one at Colasanti’s mini golf course on May 9. Leading the group with 5 aces was Monique Benfield, followed closely by Andy Orsini with 4. Sinking 3 holes each were Barb Fick, Julia Kos, Keith Hopper, Gail Turk, Mary Binder, Bill Edwards, Walter Balsam, Lloyd Symons and Laurie Hylton. Two aces were scored by Bill Gough, Grant Raymond, Zena Raymond, Armand Decaluwe, Carolyn Dufour, Betty McManus, Dolores Near, Bill Mayville, Shran Collins, Mike Binder, Kaz Wszol, Tom Bondy, Mike Mousseau and Loraine Fox, while a single ace was recorded by Nancy Springthorpe, Al Munson, Pam Piccinato, Ron Fick, Lorraine Mousseau, Jim James, Patty Hopper, Joanne Law, Carol Hylton, Kathy Klym, Donna Bileti, Anne Marie Wszol, Linda Chiasson, Penny McMurphy, Bryon Walker, Kathy Bechard, Gisele Lapointe, Erle Nash, Jamie Arquette and Bill Ward.

Best 18-hole scores were recorded by Jamie Arquette 35, Debbie Clinton

36 and 38, Laurie Hylton and Bill Ward 37 and 37, Julia Kos 37 and 38, Walter Balsam 37, Keith Hopper 38 and 39, and Carol Hylton, Armand Decaluwe, Barb Fick, Monique Benfield, Bill Mayville and Bill Gough all with 39.

Top scores over 36 holes were Laurie Hylton, Debbie Clinton and Bill Ward with a terrific 74, and Julia Kos hot on their heels with 75. Jamie Arquette and Keith Hopper shot 77, while Walter Balsam, Armand Decaluwe and Bill Mayville came in at 79.

First place was Team Aces (Jamie Arquette, Walter Balsam, Laurie Hylton, Carol Hylton) with a team score of 227. Team Queens (Debbie Clinton, Dolores Near, Bill Mayville) was second with 241. Third place was Team 8 (Penny McMurphy, Kaz Wszol, Bill Ward) with 248.

Following play, everyone enjoyed a year-end banquet and some social time. A big thanks to Bill Taylor and Bill Ward for their work this year and to the staff at Colasanti’s for keeping the group organized and somewhat on track. Play will resume in September.

EARLY SEASON BASEBALL ACTION

Leamington Lakers 15U runner Logan Lyman beats out a well-executed bunt to lead off the bottom of the fifth inning at a game played under the lights versus the LaSalle Titans on Monday, May 13. Lyman eventually came around to score on an overthrow to first. The Lakers went into the bottom of the seventh tied 3-3 when Isaak Giesbrecht Jr. laid down another perfect bunt, scoring Dane Morris from third for a 4-3 final. SUN photo

Drummond shoots sizzling 36 at Talbot Trail

By Bob McLean

The beginning of the Talbot Trail senior men’s golf league commenced on Tuesday, May 7 with 50 enthusiastic participants testing their winter rusty golfing skills. Two golfers who broke 40 and had terrific success were Joe Drummond (36) and Jim Pearson (38).

Tom Hyatt hit an outstanding shot on #9 to win the CP. Randy Nash sank a very tricky 27-foot putt on #2 to take the LP victory. Scoop Epplett’s superb shot on #7 earned him the CP victory.

Some of the regular players avoided the somewhat windy day, but members did welcome five new players to the league: Tom Bishop,

Karl Werner, Al Wass, Tom Hutchins and Scott Girardin.

Before play commenced, members took a few minutes to remember the recent passing of 60-year-old Russell Alliett. Russell was an energetic and enthusiastic participant at Talbot Trail who will be missed. MacKenzie Ouellette, the new clubhouse manager, with the assistance of OV and Joe Drummond, set the flag at half-mast in memory of Russell.

Golfers who shot 45 or less were Mike Wright (41), Bill Ward (42), Jamie Arquette (42) and Nick Peters (45). Super senior Tom Hyatt fired an excellent 46 from the silver tees. There were two nifty 50 shooters:

Dave Clark and Gerry Van Deven. Thank you to MacKenzie for barbecuing some delicious hamburgers and hot dogs for some of the hungry players.

With all the recent rain downpours the outside workers have been very busy cutting grass, etc. Derek Brown, greenskeeper, his assistant Robert Gillespie and all the grass cutters have done a great job in getting the course in great playing condition.

Let’s hope Mother Nature allows Mr. Sunshine to appear so the course will dry up even more. I know I could use some extra roll! Remember - “Just have fun!”

Viking Octantis making regular stops at Point Pelee

By Paul Forman Cruising in from Alpena, Michigan, the 378 passenger Octantis anchored off of Northwest Beach at

Point Pelee on May 7, allowing its passengers an opportunity to engage in some prime-time birding. First-time lake cruisers

Lisa and Richard Wilkins of Scranton, Pennsylvania, were among one of the groups that ventured to shore. The couple

shared that they enjoy birding and have been excited of late to watch an eagle that is nesting on a lake by their house

in their hometown. The Wilkins were hoping to spot an owl or two during their birding excursion at the national park.

After a short one-night stay, the Octantis made its way to its next port of call in Toronto.

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A crew member from the Viking Octantis brings passengers to shore to do some birding in Point Pelee National Park on Tuesday, May 7.

Lisa and Richard Wilkins of Scranton, Pennsylvania, are pictured on the shore of Point Pelee’s Northwest Beach just prior to being picked up for a birding excursion. SUN photos by Paul Forman