Southpoint Sun - May 24, 2023

Erie Shores gets big boost from W.E. Care for Kids

By Mark Ribble

A substantial donation by W.E. Care for Kids has resulted in a much-needed boost for the Erie Shores HealthCare obstetrics department.

W.E. Care for Kids donated $110,225.45 on March 20 and representatives were on hand on Wednesday, May 17 to present an official cheque and view some of the new purchases.

The donation was broken down into separate amounts with $12,000 going to two new labour and delivery carts, $37,269.51 to a new state-of-the-art infant warmer station, $38,865.44 to a new external fetal monitor, $1,050 to cover three new bassinets, and $21,040.47 going toward a new isolette.

Staff on the OB floor at

Erie Shores HealthCare were on hand and extremely grateful for the gifts they’ve received and those they are waiting to take delivery on.

“This makes a big difference to the moms and babies in our communities,” said one staffer.

“Thank you so much.”

Viki Grado, Interim Executive Director of W.E. Care for Kids and Mike Brain, President, were given a tour of the OB department and a chance to meet with some of the staff who care for the community’s youngest patients.

W.E. Care for Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for local pediatric programs at local hospitals and children’s centres.

Additional funding for hospital

Province comes through with over $250,000 for Erie Shores HealthCare

Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) is set to receive a significant boost of more than $250,000 in funding from the provincial government, according to an announcement made last week by Chatham-Kent-Leamington MPP Trevor Jones.

The financial support, totaling $251,929, will primarily be directed toward enhancing on-call funding for doctors working outside of regular hours at ESHC.

ESHC President and CEO Kristin Kennedy expressed her gratitude towards the government’s commitment.

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“The provision of healthcare is a collective effort. We are sincerely thankful for the government’s dedication to ensuring our doctors are always ready to assist those in need,” she said. “We believe this will encour-

age more patients to seek immediate care, knowing that medical assistance is readily available whenever needed.”

The funding will reinforce the hospital’s capacity to provide steady after-hours care, offering a reliable emergency healthcare service to the Essex County community.

Chief of Staff at ESHC, Dr. Luther Heys, commented, “The increase in on-call funding for physicians will open up greater opportunities for patients requiring urgent care. It’s a significant step towards strengthening healthcare accessibility for those who need it most, ultimately leading to enhanced patient outcomes.”

This funding aligns with prior agreements between the Ontario Medical Association and

the Ontario Ministry of Health to boost dedicated funding for on-call physicians. Almost 100 acutecare hospitals across Ontario have benefited from such financial support for on-call coverage.

“Our government is committed to ensuring that hospitals have the necessary funds for their doctors to deliver top-tier care at any hour. This means that patients visiting hospitals across Ontario can count on receiving the care they need, precisely when it’s needed,” says MPP Jones.

TREVOR JONES, MPP

On hand

cheque presentation in the Obstetrics Ward at Erie Shores Health Care (ESHC) were, back row from left, W.E Care for Kids Board President Mike Brain, ESHC CFO Katelyn Dryden, ESHC Operations Manager, Obstetrics and ICU Dana Bell, RN Brandi Bouchard, RN Julianna Neufeld.In the front holding the cheque are RN Amy Harris, W.E. Care for Kids Interim Executive Director Viki Grado, ESHC Director Inpatient and Emergency Services Lynn Mitchell, ESHF Board Chair Debbie Kobyashi. SUN photo

Posing with one of the new bassinets made possible by the W.E. Care for Kids donation are Registered Nurses Amy Harris, left and Brandi Bouchard. SUN photo

Dazzling display of chrome and muscle at auto show in Kingsville

By Paul Forman

A sure sign of summer being just around the corner and a preamble to the May long weekend, the Kingsville District High School Auto Expo 2023, put on by the school’s Techzone, was bursting at the seams with classic cars on May 19.

Debuting at the school in 2009, the show is an annual event, featuring 300 entries this year. Auto Expo founder and transportation tech teach-

er, Gord Osborne, was proud of the event as it highlights the work done by the students in the tech departments and generated $3,000 for the food banks in Kingsville and Harrow.

“Accolades so often go to our school’s academics and athletics,” said Osborne. “This event gives our tech students a chance to shine.”

He added, “Our food banks are in real need this time of the year and

we wanted to take care of our local people with the event proceeds as they tend to be forgotten.”

Queen’s Carquest Auto Parts was a major sponsor this year and the judging of the show was unique in that students of each tech division of the school chose their favourite car in the show and presented the award winners with handcrafted trophies designed by the students themselves.

Student-built Draagula once again appeared at the Auto Expo. About 180 students were part of putting this car together and part of that contingent were former students attending the show, from the left, Ryan Cziraky, Brenna Deziel, Matt Mayhew and Brennan MacPherson, along with Transportation Tech teacher Gord Osborne.

Students had an opportunity to take in the car show along with other car lovers.

KDHS Auto Expo founder Gord Osborne is pictured to the right of his Camaro Z28. SUN photos by Paul Forman

Caldwell Marina officially opens

People came from all over the area on Saturday morning, May 20 as the Caldwell First Nation held the Grand Opening of the Caldwell Marina at Sturgeon Creek.

The Marina had been closed to boat trafic for the past couple of years, but reopened in recent weeks.

With plans for more amenities, the Caldwell Marina offers a boat

launch and a number of boat slips for those interested in having their boat in the water.

A walleye fishing contest was held on Saturday along with tours of the marina property.

Those in attendance were treated to a free hamburger barbecue and refreshments and invited back with their watercraft to experience the boat ramp.

The day also included giveaways, draws and facepainting.

The new boardwalk on the opposite side of the Marina at the old Casper’s Landing was visible from the opening.

The boardwalk will provide an interpretive experience to those wanting to explore the culture and wildlife along the marina’s edge.

The 31st Two Creeks Summer Concert series begins Sunday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. with Wheatley’s own ‘The Wednesdays’, a very popular local band. Concertgoers are advised to bring a lawn chair. There’s lots of parking and Scouts will be on site to provide hotdogs and drinks, along with craft beer from Cured. This is a free event but a hat will be passed for donations to help offset the cost of the performers and maintenance of the conservation area. For the full summer lineup, check out www.twocreeks.ca. Two Creeks is located on Kent Road 1 just one kilometre north of Wheatley. Submitted photo

THE WEDNESDAYS KICK OFF TWO CREEK CONCERTS

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Ready or not, here comes summer

What a whirlwind of summer the next few weeks will be.

The Victoria Day weekend has traditionally been the weekend to kick off summer as camping and hiking enthusiasts hit the woods and forests for some much-needed recreational time.

I remember the days when everyone packed up their vehicles and pulled pop-up trailers or erected tents at such hotspots as Rondeau, Wheatley and yes, The Pinery.

I was at Wheatley Provincial Park on the weekend visiting my son’s family who love to camp. It was busy, to say the least.

I don’t know if levels got to what they were like in the old days, but it was indeed bustling with families enjoying their long weekend.

Point Pelee used to have a campground that overflowed on Victoria Day weekend all those years ago, as did Leamington’s Seacliff Park.

Of course, when we were kids, we didn’t really know it as Victoria Day, we called it Firecracker Day. At least that’s what I knew it as.

It was the first of two time periods each summer that you could legally purchase fireworks and we all looked forward to getting those packages

of lady fingers, cherry bombs or Black Cats. Friends talk about the M-80s, but I don’t remember ever having access to them.

We then spent days looking all over the ground for those that didn’t go off, which we deemed “duds”, breaking them in half to expose the gunpowder and lighting them to make a ‘fizz” of fire for a brief second.

Fireworks have certainly changed, haven’t they?

Seems that people believe the louder, the better and we’ve all put up with those neighbours that light them off anytime during the summer, taking us all by surprise — especially the family pets.

We currently don’t have any pets and honestly never gave it a second thought back in the day when we lit our fireworks.

The old burning schoolhouse, a few sparklers and the odd Roman candle were about all we had to choose from besides our little hand-held firecrackers, which were outlawed in Canada so many years ago.

I believe they were outlawed around the same time that someone outlawed Jarts — the lawn dart game that was as much fun to watch as it was to play.

Jarts now consist of a rounded end on the lawn dart so no-

body gets impaled with an errant shot.

I remember my first introduction to the Frisbee and how my mother told me that they were dangerous. She said kids had been badly injured in the U.S. by Frisbees so there was no way I was getting one.

A Finnish-American family who briefly had a cottage next to us at Point Pelee introduced me to the new outdoor toy — the Frisbee. Their family name was Olsen and they came one weekend to their cottage and as I looked out the window, I saw them flinging this flying disc through the air.

Curious about what it could be, I ventured outside and asked if I could join their game of ‘catch’.

They gladly showed me how to use the Frisbee and I joined in for a few minutes until my mom called me in. That’s when she talked about what she’d heard about the new toy and how it was dangerous.

So many years later, I think nothing of my grandkids playing with a Frisbee, so my mom’s fears were completely unfounded.

So, as the summer begins we can look forward to lots of things to do in the coming weeks that don’t involve Frisbees, Jarts or firecrackers.

Advertising the new 1941 Dodge

This beautiful new 1941 Dodge with dazzling silver finish, wide whitewall tires and gleaming new grille was photographed by an advertising agency in Toronto with a man and woman thinking of buying it and their teenage daughter showing her approval by leaning on the front fender.

The biggest Dodge dealership in Toronto at that time was National Motors at Bay and Wellesley.

This ad no doubt brought people into the showroom in the early fall of 1940

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

The Leamington Fair kicks off Thursday with its 175th edition. The dates have changed due to the availability of the midway provider, but if they get decent weather, it should be a busy weekend at the north end of town.

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pice — comes along on the August Civic Holiday weekend in Leamington. You can also count on the Sun Parlour Rodeo to once again be sold out that same weekend.

On June 24, the Kingsville Highland Games make their first of hopefully many appearances at Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary with their oneday flurry of events, music and competitions.

Canada Day weekend will see the Wheatley Fish Festival take over the harbour area with lots of events and activities for the family. It’s a free event, so you should definitely plan on being in Wheatley on Canada Day weekend.

That same weekend, Kingsville will hold their annual Canada Day festivities at the arena and Leamington will do the same at Seacliff Park with a concert and fireworks. These too, are free events.

We can’t forget Arts at the Marina, which also takes place Canada Day weekend at the Leamington Lakeside Marina.

July 21-23, the Leamington Ribfest returns to the fairgrounds.

Of course, the big event of the summer — Hogs for Hos-

The following weekend, Kingsville’s Greenway Jam takes place, with Paul Langlois — formerly of the Tragically Hip — being one of the featured performers.

So there is lots to do all over this great area we live in. Don’t forget summer concerts at Two Creeks Conservation Area in Wheatley every Sunday, as well as Open Streets in Kingsville, summer concerts at Seacliff Park and at Leamington Marina and the popular Mill Street Markets.

The summer will wrap up in style with the Wings over Windsor August 26-27, featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.

It doesn’t stop there, as the RCMP Musical Ride hits the fairgrounds September 14-18.

Now, if that’s not enough to keep you in the area, I don’t know what is.

Buckle up, it’s going to be a busy summer.

Be careful with the Frisbees!

just after the new 1941 Dodge cars were put on display.

This photo arrived in the mail a few weeks ago from England from a woman who grew up in Toronto in the 1950s and attended Havergal College, an allgirls school. Her mother was the young woman leaning on the front fender in the ad for the 1941 Dodge.

Along with the photo was this note: “Hi Bill. I just bought your book 60 Years Behind the Wheel and loved it. We dated in high school and I’ll never

forget your white sport coat and pink carnation. My mother was a model and with your interest in vintage cars I could not resist sending you her photo and saying hello.”

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People ready to buy this new car!

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East Coast award winners to perform at Bank Theatre

The Bank Theatre is set to welcome East Coast blues-rock award winners Campbell and Johnston to The Bank Theatre stage on Friday, May 26.

The duo is currently touring North America with their latest album release.

“Concerts are something we love to do and we love to showcase upand-coming emerging talents,” said John Moran, President of The Bank Theatre. “When The Bank Theatre brings in a duo like Campbell and Johnston, you should know it will be one of the best shows you will see.”

The Halifax blues-rock power duo, Christine Campbell and Blake John-

ston, have been building a name for themselves, entertaining audiences with their soulful tone, ’60s and ’70s rock-style guitar riffs and bewitching vocal harmonies. They’ve opened shows for the likes of Burton Cummings, Steve Earle and Bob Seger, to name a few.

In 2021, they released their self-titled album, “Campbell and Johnston’s Black Market Band.” The self-produced recording adds a touch of their oldschool rock influences with a modern twist on blues and soul.

Along with touring North America, their recording earned them an award for Best Blues Album at the 2022 East

Coast Music Awards and a Maple Blues Nomination.

In 2023, Campbell’s home province showed their support for her with the Music PEI’s Rooted to the Island Award.

The show will be sponsored by St. Clair College, the Municipality of Leamington and Chances Gaming Lounge.

Local barefoot musician Justin Latam will open the show.

Latam has been charming audiences since 2006 when he quit his day job and took off his shoes to become a full-time musician.

Justin now plays 100 plus shows a year as both a solo artist and with his

band The Stride and is the artist in residence at The Bank Theatre’s newest series The Monarch Cafe.

Doors open at 6:30 pm

and the show begins at 7. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office Thursday through Saturday from 11 am-1 pm, by call-

CARDINAL CARTER LOTTERY WINNERS

The annual Cardinal Carter Cougar lottery draw was held on Thursday, April 27 with over $10,000 being raised toward academic and extracurricular activities. In the photo on the left, grand prize winner Justin Szpuniarski accepts a $3,000 cheque from CSAC treasurer Milka Pieper. In the photo on the right, $500 prize winner MacKenzie Vacarescu accepts her cheque from CC Principal Jason Georges. Not pictured are $500 winners Mariete Grillo, Nella Makhlouf and Jeannette Chase. Top student ticket sellers (not pictured) were Emilio Rodriguez, Logan Quiring, Cheyenne Giroux-Trealout and Kate Morales. Photos submitted

ONGOING

GRIEF SHARE CLASSES will meet every Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. There is no charge for these classes. Call 519-326-2521 to register or call Cliff at 519816-5449.

STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH?

Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group.

THE VILLAGE RESOURCE at 108 Talbot St. E.

In Wheatley is hosting free one-on-one Tech Support sessions each Monday from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Bring your phones, tablets, iPads and questions! No Tech help - Monday, May 15 or Monday, May 22resuming Monday, May 29.

ANTI-STRESS PRACTICE - (called Do-In)

- Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Thursdays 11:00 am to 12 noon. Learn to use pressure, tapping, breathing, stretching and self-massage for vital organ functions and better health. Free program. For more info email Kim@ kingsvillecentre.com.

ing to purchase by phone at 519-326-8805 or online at banktheatre.com

NDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSESSMENTS TO ENTER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTIONS can contact

Ian MacNeil, Social Worker with Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, located at 33 Princess St. (1st floor) in Leamington, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You can leave a message 24/7 at 519-984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at the LEAMINGTON LIBRARY, 1 John St., Leamington. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! Next meetings are May 24th, June 7th & 21st. For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@ yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org.

KINGSVILLE MILITARY MUSEUM, 145

Division St. S., Kingsville, open Tues. to Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am - 12 noon. 519-733-2803. Collection of military items from Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Afghanistan War.

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING

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

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

TAI CHI - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next. Tuesday geared to beginners. No registration required.

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

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

JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB TO PLAY CARDS every Tuesday and Friday afternoon,

12:45 p.m., at the Unico Community Centre, 33 Beech St., Kingsville. Tuesday is euchre, bridge, cribbage. Friday is euchre, bridge, pepper. Must be 50+ years of age to join. If interested, drop in any Tuesday or Friday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christine Campbell and Blake Johnston will hit The Bank Theatre stage on May 26. Submitted photo

Leamington-born businessman helping to solve some of the world’s waste issues

By Mark Ribble

Leamington native Ben Wiper has travelled to many far-off corners of the world, but the corner of the world he currently resides in has given way to the launch of a new successful and sustainable business.

After studying economics and philosophy, Ben — the son of Barb and Terry Wiper of Leamington — took a job with Research in Motion, the company now known as Blackberry, in the Waterloo area.

“I left Blackberry just as they moved from the pager-style email device to the first real handheld smartphone,” he told the Sun.

His next stop was in South Korea where he taught English for about 18 months and then spent four months travelling throughout southeast Asia, visiting exotic places like Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and China along the way.

“That enabled me to save money to start my

own business,” he said.

That first business was a Nerds on Site franchise in Nova Scotia, where he inched a little closer to his hometown by settling on the east coast of Canada. He managed to grow the business with 10-times annual sales and grew the staff from three to nine employees.

He soon landed in Chester, Nova Scotia — “a drinking town with a sailing problem” — where he learned to sail and became the president of the local chamber of commerce.

He had lots of clients in the fishing business, which began to open up new opportunities in different areas, including a two-year stint at a salmon company in the finance department, helping them bring sales up over 300 per cent.

From there, he began to do some consulting with a fish processor in Main Brook, Newfoundland, eventually moving there to work with the processor. That deal eventually

fell through, but Ben had an epiphany of sorts, realizing that there was a different kind of opportunity presenting itself.

“I loved the region and saw an opportunity in taking the abundant and underutilized fish, farm and forest by-products of northern Newfoundland and use technology to turn it into high value products like cosmetic and pharma ingredients, such as collagen,” he says.

“I had never made anything tangible in my career, just spreadsheets and presentations,” he says. “I wanted to get into manufacturing. I looked at what I had to work with in my region that had the best business case and aligned with government priorities for funding, and waste-to-value was it.”

That waste-to-value business model spawned his business — 3F Waste Recovery — which has flourished in the northern peninsula of Newfoundland.

Wiper says he felt compelled to do something in that economically depressed region, which he felt needed real infrastructure and manufacturing jobs.

“It was the clearest path to demonstrate our core

purpose as a company and that doing good is good business,” he added.

Wiper explains that the difference between ‘upcycling’ and ‘recycling’ is that with recycling, it generally focuses on diverting from landfills and either converting the material to be used for the same purpose using a relatively low-tech, easy to manufacture process.

“Upcycling differs for me, in that it leverages biotechnologies and clean technologies (biochemistry and advanced engineering for example) to transform a waste into a high value product, used in new applications or industries than the original product from which it originated,” he said.

He’s very aware of the world and how it has finite resources, with a growing population and an increasingly unstable climate, and believes that closing the loop on our by-product streams minimizes the pressure on the planet and gives it time to heal.

“We cant just throw stuff in the composters and call it a day,” he says. “That’s not going to save us.”

Wiper now resides between Roddington, Newfoundland, and St. John’s, where he lives with his partner Hailee Keats and their Shitzu ‘Scotti’.

The company produces cod skin treats and chew sticks under the Collaskins

brand, being carried in Sobeys stores and by independent retailers across Canada, and also on their website. They have a farm called Zero Waste Farms, where they compost seafood, sawdust, manure, kelp, shrimp shells and cod parts.

They have also branched out into freeze dried cod skins and propeller clams, as well as freeze dried apple, strawberry and banana treats for pets which are called Collaskins Freez-Its.

And as if that doesn’t keep he and his crew busy enough, they have started a pilot project, venturing into the world of pharmaceutical-grade collagen, which he hopes will eventually lead to the 3D printing of organs and tissues for the medical industry.

“Picture a world where there’s no more need for live human transplants,” he says. “No more waitlists.”

All-in-all, you could say the young man from Leamington, Ontario — where tomatoes have ruled the roost for so many years — is leading the way in seafood and farm waste recovery across the globe.

As for the possibility of applying his technology locally, he’s already

on that.

“We’ve had conversations with Essex County fish processors about their fish skin supplies,” he said.

He’s enlisted the help of his brother Jeff and sister-in-law Melissa, who own a retail shop on Pelee Island — a favourite relaxation spot of their late grandparents.

“Jeff and Melissa have the distribution rights for Collaskins in Ontario and if we can find a secure, sufficient supply of local Lake Erie fish skins, we may just add lake fish skins to our product catalog,” says Ben.

The company has also been featured in Reader’s Digest and other major publications.

You can learn more about 3F Waste Recovery on their website at 3fwasterecovery.ca.

Nikki, in your short life you left us with so many memories. A frog, a spider, the kiddie pool, every day something pops up.

Happy Birthday Nikki.

Love and miss you always, Mom and family

3F Waste Recovery’s Cod Collaskin Bites are an all-natural pet treat.

Putting fish waste through a wood-chipper to start the production of farm and seafood waste compost, another product produced by 3F Waste Recovery in Newfoundland. All photos courtesy of 3F Waste Recovery

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Mayors’ luncheon highlights Community Living programs

By Mark Ribble

Well over 100 attendees took part in the annual Mayors’ Luncheon put on by Community Living Essex County on Thursday, May 18 at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone.

With the Essex Vocal Express providing several classic tunes in perfect harmony, the event got underway with Tony DeSantis, Community Living’s Manager of Community Relations, greeting those in attendance and talking about how Community Living has changed since he joined the organization some 21 years ago.

“We’ve come a long way,” he said. “What is community living, my friends would ask back then.”

DeSantis introduced many guest speakers who took the podium to speak about the variety of supports and programs that CLEC provides for their more than 700 clients and families. Essex County Warden and Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald spoke about the inclusivity required in communities in this day and age.

“It’s always about the quality of life in our communities,” she said. “No

matter the language, the colour of skin, or the intellectual capabilities, everyone needs to be included.”

Leamington is among local municipalities and businesses striving to be inclusive by hiring clients of Community Living Essex County.

Ken Brown, Leamington’s Manager of Public Works spoke to the audience about employee Ryan Issell, who began as a seasonal worker 10 years ago and has added crossing guard to his resume along the way.

“Ryan would do his crossing duties in the morning and then be picked up by staff and do his work on the public works crew and then go back to work at the school corner,” said Brown. “It’s been a rewarding experience for Ryan and also for the municipality.”

Brown joked that Issell was concerned about attending the luncheon and not being back to Leamington in time for his afternoon crossing guard duties.

“That’s how dedicated this guy is,” he added. Sutton Creek Golf Course’s General Manager and Head Profession-

al Cory Lajeunesse, also spoke passionately about the golf course’s partnership with CLEC and his close friendship with CLEC client Kyle Spearing for the past 13 years.

Lajeunesse talked about how Kyle’s special abilities shone through and how it’s been so rewarding for himself, the golf course and for Kyle.

Ray Renaud and Brianne Taggart also spoke on behalf of New Day, which is a self-advocacy group that has regular meetings and activities, bringing people with intellectual diabilities together.

Other programs, such as Career Path and Ensemble, which is a group for parents and caregivers, were also touched on.

Community Living’s Director of Marketing and Innovation finished off the presentations with a talk on how technology helps those with intellectual disabilities, citing the autonomy, independence and freedom they get from certain devices such as ipads, Apple watches and laptops, all made possible through their annual Giving Tuesday event in December.

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You can be assured that our team is available 24/7 care and every resident enjoys three à la carte meals each day!

From left, Leamington Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke, Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Leamington Board of Works employee Ryan Issell, Leamington By-Law enforcement officer Jeff Armstrong and Leamington Public Works Manager Ken Brown.

Back row, from left, Leamington Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke, Jeff Armstrong, Ken Brown, Amherstburg Mayor Michael Prue, Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers Ray Renaud (New Day), LaSalle Deputy Mayor Michael Akpata, Tecumseh Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti, Tecumseh Councillor James Dorner, Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara, Lakeshore Councillor Ryan McNamara. Front row, from left, Community Living Essex County’s Tony DeSantis, Community Living Essex County’s Karen Bolger, Ryan Issell, Leamington Mayor (and county warden) Hilda MacDonald, Amherstburg Councillor Molly Allaire, Brianna Taggart (New Day), Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy, LaSalle Mayor Crystal Meloche, Community Living Essex County’s Sue Desjarlais, Lakeshore Deputy Mayor Kirk Walstedt, Tecumseh Councilor Rick Tonial. SUN photos

Kingsville Friendly Club gives update on activities

President Bob Bell welcomed 28 members out to play cards at the Kings-

ville Friendly Club on Tuesday, May 16, with new member Dan Kir

and returning members Dawn Tizzard and Kathy Hedge.

Music at the marina this summer

Throughout the summer, Marina Patio Nights will feature music at the marina on Friday nights from 7-9 p.m. at Leamington Marina. Enjoy free live entertainment from great local musicians.

The 2023 summer lineup includes:

• June 2: Freddie Galahad, Elvis Tribute.

• June 16: Andrea and Mike Pannunzio, Variety.

• June 23: James Staley, Rock/Pop/Acoustic.

• June 30: Ciao Duo, Classic Rock/Motown.

• July 7: Kristopher and Jim, Acoustic Rock.

• July 14: Dawn & Elvis, ’60s/’70s/’80s.

• July 21: Back 2 Back, Pop/Rock/Country.

• July 28: FreshBreath, Soft Rock.

• August 11: Justin Latam, Folk-Rock.

• August 25: Jen

Mario DeSantis

April 2, 1936 – May 13, 2023

Mario DeSantis, 87 years young, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Beloved husband of the late Filomena (Mattia) for 63 years. Predeceased by his parents, Antonio and Thomasa DeSantis (Benigni). Loving father of Tony DeSantis (JoAnne) and Dina Pawelec (Mike). Adoring and cherished Nonno of Jessica, Thomas, Danica and Stella. Dear brotherin-law of the late Assunta Mattia, the late John Mattia (Anna), the late Vittoria Gabriele (the late Joe), the late Clemente Mattia (Assunta), Pat Mattia (the late Joanne), Teresa and Tomasso Mastroniani, Anna and Francesco Bianchi, Silvestro and Rosa Mattia, and Loretto Mattia. A special thank you to his neighbours, Murray and Brenda, for their kindness and friendship. Mario was loved by his many nieces and nephews, extended family and countless friends.

Mario was a dedicated H.J. Heinz employee for 34 years, where he barely missed a day of work and made lifelong friends and acquaintances. As a lifetime member of the Leamington Roma Club, he was proud of his Italian heritage and passed this love of the “old country” to his children and especially his grandchildren.

Mario found joy in sharing the fruits of his labour with friends and family, from his homemade red wine to the bounty of veggies, fruits and figs that he and his loving wife Filomena grew in their backyard garden. Together with Filomena, they were recognized by the Town of Leamington for their outstanding flower gardens.

For several years, Mario enjoyed serving as a volunteer with Community Living Essex County and their Ruthven Apple Festival.

A visitation to celebrate his life, legacy and memories will be held at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, May 29, 2023, from 2-4 and 5-8 p.m.

Visitation continues at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 9:30 until the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Fr. Tony DelCianco celebrant. Entombment at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

If desired, memorial donations made by cheque to Community Living Essex County would be appreciated. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Knight, Acoustic Rock.

• September 1: Lisette & Tyler, Acoustic/Folk/ Rock.

Thanks to Lila Withers for donating Werthers, always a favourite.

Scores in Bridge: Gillian Pinkney 4480, Mac Stanley 4380, Bob Bell 4010.

Scores in Euchre: Dawn Tizzard 112, Kathy Hedge 108, Nancy Taylor 95. Most lone hands was Dawn Tizzard with 5.

Thanks to Anne Burrell and Sally Bell for the delicious snacks enjoyed with coffee and conversation.

The club welcomed 35 out to play cards on Friday, May 19 with returning member Kay Peters joining in the fun.

Scores in Bridge: Mandy Hric 3080, Jean Kuipers 3070, Dennis Peters 3020.

Bettina Van Egmond

February 7, 1958 – May 18, 2023

Scores in Euchre: John Gerhardt 107, Donna LeGrow 89, Kathleen Wigfield 88. Most lone hands was a tie between Sharie Blythe and John Gerhardt with 4.

Scores in Pepper: Winnie Moore 297, Bob Cranston 280, Moe Hansen 244. Most peppers went to Winnie Moore with 8. The delicious abundant desserts were supplied by Robert Boose and Brenda Anger to enjoy with coffee and conversation.

Membership continues to grow. The club welcome anyone over the age of 50 to play every Tuesday and Friday at the Unico Centre, 37 Beech

Street, a little deceiving as that is where the parking lot is. The actual building for those new to the area is behind A & A Flooring off Main Street.

Play starts at 12:45, but most get there early to play the game of their choice and to get in a little practice.

Robert John Rahm

August 13, 1937 – May 19, 2023

Robert John Rahm passed away peacefully at 85 years old on Friday, May 19, 2023 with family by his side.

Beloved husband of Carol (Anderson) of 62 years. Loving father of Chris (Kim), Jeff (Lesley) and Scott (Allison). Loving papa of ten grandchildren, Luke (Krista), Ty (Dayna), Tara (Sam), Nolan, Brady, late Kaley, Cole, Logan, Blake and Mackenzie Rahm. Proud great grandpa to Waylen. Survived by sisters Ann (Ken) Phibbs and Jane Simpson, and sister-in-law Elfa Coulter, Aunt Pearl Munro and many nieces and nephews.

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Southpoint Sun

Intellectual, spiritual, generous, great friend, skilled sailor, successful Toronto realtor, phenomenal caregiver, beekeeper and restauranteur extraordinaire, our beloved, beautiful sister Bettina Van Egmond left our loving arms suddenly on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the age of 65. Her accomplishments were many and her wisdom and generosity benefited all of us who had the good fortune to know her.

$200 plus $26 HST = $226

Any changes please email sun@southpointsun.ca Thanks.

Tina was a kind and loving sister to Tony Van Egmond (Mary), Miriam Garnier (Jamie), Monica Thomas (Pat), Michael Van Egmond (Lori), Trix Van Egmond (Scott) and Stephen Van Egmond (Reagan). Tina cared deeply for her 15 nieces and nephews, Sarah, Alyson and Valerie (Van Egmond), Kaitlyn, Alex and Andrea (Garnier), Laura, Julie, Owen and Emily (Thomas), Rianna and Brent (Van Egmond), Forrest and Isaac (Owen), and Linden (Van Egmond). Tina also held a special place in her heart for her dear aunts, uncles, many, many cousins in both North America and the Netherlands, and also her nine great-nieces and nephews.

Tina was born in Orangeville, Ontario, on February 7, 1958. She lived in Caledon, Windsor and LaSalle, and moved to Toronto after she graduated from high school. For many of her 30-years plus career as a realtor she was a topselling agent. She retired from real estate to live on her farm in Wheatley and care for our ailing, dear mother. For the last nine years, Tina used her impressive business savvy to open Birdy’s Fine Casual Dining in Bellville. Birdy’s is now a hugely successful restaurant.

Tina is predeceased by her brother John, her parents Anthony and Mies, and her precious, darling Border Collie Emma who was Tina’s constant companion for 16 years.

Visiting is at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 10 a.m. until time of the Memorial Service to celebrate the life of our cherished sister at 11 a.m., with light refreshments to follow.

Memorial donations in Tina’s memory can be made to the Windsor Essex Humane Society.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

As per Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held.

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In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made out to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Thank you from the Rahm Family.

May 24, 2023

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Shirley McCracken

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Shirley McCracken (Nelson), 88 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington.

Beloved wife of late husband Robert “Bob” McCracken (2022). Dear mother of Jim (Denise), the late Douglas (1993) and the late Richard (2017) and his wife Jo Ann (Srigley). Proud grandmother of Luke (Judy), Jerome (Madeline), Stephanie (Blair), Jesse, Nick (Kristie), Kyle, Victoria, late Tammy, Doug (Lisa), Will (Stacy), Dan (Cassandra), Jill (Justin), Brittany (Chris), 16 greatgrandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Douglas Nelson (late Marion), Marj Nussey and her husband Howard, Bev Bryan and her husband Lyle. Sisterin-law of the late Harold (late Audrey), late Velma McIntosh (late Don). Special aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.

Shirley undoubtedly had a kind-hearted soul. She enjoyed baking, sewing and surrounding herself with family and friends including The Maplettes (church group).

Memorial visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-3262631) on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until time of Memorial Service to celebrate Shirley’s life at 8 p.m.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Sick Kids Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrances at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

The Leamington Community Centre of Hope — housed in the former Knox Presbyterian Church — held its first-ever Bounty of the County Farmer’s Market on Victoria Day, May 22. The event featured fruits, vegetables, plants and baked goods, as well as an outdoor barbecue, with all proceeds going to the Centre, which is operated by Street Angels under the umbrella of Feeding Windsor-Essex. SUN photo

MASTER OF THE BREWNIVERSE

Leamington’s Cured Craft Brewing Company has been honoured by Windsor Eats as this year’s recipient of the Master of the Brewniverse Award at their annual competition. Josh Bradt, brewer at Cured Craft Brewing Company, was thrilled with the honour and proud of his beer, a French Biere de Garde normally brewed in Northern France. Josh says that the beer takes about four weeks of aging, which is a bit longer than some of the more traditional beers. In the photo above, Josh, right, poses with his Master of the Brewniverse belt alongside his mother, Lisa Bradt, who owns Cured Craft Brewing Company with her husband — and Josh’s dad — Scott Bradt. Cured is selling the beer on tap and in cans at their location at 43 Mill Street West in Leamington. SUN photo

Leamington Bridge scores

The following are the top scoring teams in recent Bridge games at the Leamington Half Century Centre. May 15: 1st Marie Ellwood and Case Mulder, 2nd Bob Lee and George Hildebrandt, 3rd Agnes Fraser and Frank Duransky.

HOPE CENTRE HOLDS FARMER’S MARKET

Bright Spots popping up in Leamington

If you are noticing something different and more artistic in uptown Leamington, that’s the new initiative between the municipality, the Leamington Arts Centre, The Uptown Leamington BIA and Speedprint to bring you ‘Bright Spots’.

The public art project — in support of Windsor Endowment for the Arts — brings artwork out of the gallery onto the sidewalks and parks of Leamington.

Each ‘Bright Spot’ features a work of art from the Leamington Arts Centre collection or the Municipality of Leamington’s Henry Collection.

Selected pieces have been reproduced and printed on outdoor UV-and-weather resistant sign material, then mounted in a steel frame

on a post.

Beneath each piece is a plaque describing the artwork.

There are six locations in Leamington where you will find these ‘Bright Spots’ on the sidewalks.

In front of Leamington Arts Centre, in front of the Library, in front of The Bank Theatre, Shotton Park, Erie South Parkette and at Lakeside Marina.

LHS celebrates Earth Day

By Catherine Riediger

To celebrate 2023’s Earth Day, the Leamington Horticultural Society joined forces with the Municipality of Leamington and senior science students from UMEI Christian High School.

The Municipality of Leamington donated a Red Oak tree purchased from Peanut Centre Nursery and on Wednesday, April 26 the tree planting was combined with a Garlic Mustard weeding and litter cleanup of Carolina Woods.

The Leamington Horticultural Society members

were joined by over 20 UMEI students and a number of them assisted Peanut Centre’s Steve De Goey and staff with the tree planting on the trail adjacent to Carolina Woods. After the tree planting, the students and some of the LHS

members turned their attention to the Garlic Mustard weeding and litter cleanup in the woods. It was quite an educational interactive and super Earth Day occasion for everyone.

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Visiting Hours + Art Supply Shop: Tues-Fri 11-5pm, Sat-Sun 11-3pm

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THE WAY I SEE THINGS: Jim Hunt

ART ALIVE!: Don Waffle

HISTORICAL LOCAL LANDMARKS: Paul Shaughnessy

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MILL ST. MARKET

Save the Dates + Don't Miss It!

Fri, June 9, Aug 18, + Sept 15, 5-10pm

Specially curated to serve delectable street food and drinks while you shop for handcrafted arts and and crafts lining the modern, reinvented, Mill Street in Leamington. With live music, you’ve never experienced a night market like this! Be a part of the Uptown Leamington Experience!

FROM CANVAS TO COCKTAILS: cocktail class

Fri. May 26, 7PM. A unique cocktail class that combines stunning art with the cocktails that they inspire. $80/ticket includes mixologist instruction, 3 premium cocktails, tour of the LAC, LAC membership, & recipe booklet. Register today at leamingtonartscentre.com/adult-learning

STOMPING GROUND: LAC Annual Exhibit call for submissions

Deadline: June 25. This exhibit's focus is to bring together a broad collection and new scope of effacious works to the LAC. Guest curated by Michaela Lucio. Find more info & submission form at leamingtonartscentre.com/for-artists

organization reliant on community support: Municipality of Leamington/The Southpoint Sun/Don Waffle Family/ Honey Family Foundation/WindsorEssex Community Foundation/Susan Ross

Leamington Arts Centre Curator and Director, Chad Riley poses with a painting by Leamington-born artist Graydon Dyck in front of The Bank Theatre. LAC photo

Pictured with the Red Oak tree that was planted in celebration of Earth Day are LHS members, left to right, Bill Sherk, Charlie Wright, Lorna Clark, Graham Gunningham, Jo-Anne Smith and Catherine Riediger. Submitted photo

Move right in this custom built home! Beautiful brick and stone ranch home located in Leamington’s newest development. Easy access to Hwy #3. Features an open concept layout, beautiful kitchen with quartz counters, 3+1 bedrooms, master with walk-in closet, beautiful cupboard and 5pc ensuite, 3 full baths, main floor laundry, full finished basement! Must be viewed to be appreciated! New Price! Come out on Sunday to View.

In Bayview Towers, across from the Leamington Marina, steps away from Erie Shores Golf Course. 1840 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large living room with wrap around balcony, kitchen with new cupboards, quartz counterops, and top end appliances, laundry room in unit with new washer and dryer. Every part of this condo has been recently redone with quality material and workmanship, including all new window coverings. Purchase price includes all new furnishings, beds, sofa, table & chairs, TV, etc. 2 undergound parking spots. Immediate possession. A must to view!

Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Whea ey

Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society

Dusting off the memories

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

1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post May 25, 1977

Five years of work and planning culminated in a gala celebration for the Lebanese community in the Leamington area on Saturday evening. With over 600 people in attendance, the new Leamington Lebanese Club on Highway 77, just north of town, opened its doors with a ribbon cutting by Mersea Township Reeve John Dick.

ice run and high jump; Albert Ringrose, who set a new record for junior boys 100-metre run; and Mai Sinkevitch, who set a new record in senior girls high jump.

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

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

Aftermath of a huge fire at the Used Tire Depot near the old Mettawas Train Station. July 1990. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com.

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

Margaret Riley proved many years ago that teaching was her career and she has done it many times since. While she may not admit it, her decision to retire after 36 years was difficult. So come next fall, many youngsters at Blytheswood Public School will miss that reassuring smile that has greeted many of their parents and grandparents too. Mrs. Riley has taught at eight different schools over her career, including a one-and-a-half year span commuting to North Buxton.

A record attendance at Point Pelee National Park was set recently with over 2,200 cars entering the park gates last Sunday, representing a total number of people of around 7,000. Over at Wheatley Provincial Park, the holiday weekend was relatively quiet compared to other years, as they tightened security and laid a number of liquor charges but vandalism was low.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

One man was injured and property damage of about $1,500 resulted from auto mishaps in Leamington this past week. Ronald Cooke of Oakville received cuts and scrapes on Saturday evening when the boat he was sitting in fell off the trailer as it travelled north on Danforth Avenue. The boat fell on top of Mr. Cooke, who was taken to Leamington District Memorial Hospital for x-rays. Cooke and his driver said they both thought the boat was tied down.

The Leamington District Secondary School drama students are all set to put on their play ‘Colours in the Dark’ this weekend at the high school. Performers include Alice Stein, Mary Ann Hansen, Ron Deschamps, Michelle Gaboury, Zena Nassif, Herwig Gayer, Carol Paterson, Nina Mastronardi, Bobbi Branton, Nino Ricci, Mark Neufeld and Terry Moran.

May 1993

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

From the Kingsville Reporter May 25, 1977

The Kingsville Police Department, under the direction of Constable Kim Holt, is sponsoring a bicycle safety program. Throughout the summer months, one student will be chosen if he or she has been riding a bicycle properly. The prize is $5 and a diploma of safe riding recognition. Greg Hazael was named the first winner of the program and was recognized by Constable Holt and his home room teacher, Domenic DiMenna.

Jack Miner Public School field day was held last week and new records were set by Gordan Aram, who set a new record in the peewee 60-metre run; Robbie Arner, who set a new record in the 75-metre nov-

The deliberate painting of the Jack Miner memorial statue early Saturday morning is the lowest form of vandalism. The famous man has been dead for 33 years and the culprits responsible for the deed were probably not even born at the time of his death. Area citizens are not taking kindly to the act.

Around town in Kingsville this week: Saw Fred DeSantis out buying petunias and noticed Alvin Scratch celebrating his 85th birthday Monday. Bob Fuller was busy putting up signs, while Kieran Quinn and Brian Murdock set sail for Put-In-Bay. Tracey Sykes was out cutting the lawn on a riding lawnmower and Nigel Lucas was visiting relatives and friends.

1 Year Later

From the Wheatley Journal

May 25, 1978

On May 2, Lynn Cartwright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Cartwright of Wheatley, graduated with honours from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Lynn received an Associate Degree in Secretarial Science.

A new fastball league will be in operation this summer in the area. The five-team circuit includes teams from Blytheswood, Staples, Cottam, Wheatley and Kingsville.

Funeral services for James Gordon, 72, founder of Gordons Markets, were held in Blenheim on May 22. Mr. Gordon has been seriously ill for the past year and passed away at St. Joseph’s hospital in Chatham on May 18. Mr. Gordon immigrated to Canada from Ireland in 1926 and opened his first grocery store a few years later. Today, Gordons supermarkets can be found in Blenheim, Ridgetown, Chatham, Wallaceburg, Wheatley, Tilbury, Kingsville, Windsor, Petrolia and Belle River.

The May 2 meeting of the Wheatley Jaycettes was opened by President Dale Shaw. Election followed, with Sharon Epplett accepting the position of President for 197879. Brenda Ruiter will be Vice President, while Treasurer will be Suzanne Ascott. Secretary will be Jan Watson and Kathy Jackson will be Director.

The Bantam All-Stars dropped their first game of the season in Essex last Friday, as the home team managed to hang on for a 9-6 win. Wheatley put on a rally in the ninth but fell short. Tim McIntosh, Robert Beattie and Rob Brown shared the mound duties for Wheatley, allowing only six hits while striking out 14 and walking seven. Wheatley trailed 9-2 going into the ninth but couldn’t quite pull even. Glenn Lamb and Tim McIntosh led the Wheatley attack with three hits apiece. Tyler Chadwick, Clair Anderson and Robert Beattie each had two, with single hits going to Terry Scratch and Hal Dundas.

- Wheatley Area Public School Senior Girls Championship Basketball

Rear row - Kelly Myles, Jenny Omstead, Brooke Omstead, Julia Geddes, Jaclynn Mercer, Christina Gould, Shannon Wright. Front row - Samantha Shanks, Stephanie Omstead, Meghan Herring, Vanessa Jones, Amanda Thibeault, Jennifer Tiborcz, Jenny Harvey.

May 27, 1987 - The Essex District Boy Scouts council recognized 75 years of leadership in scouting with a presentation of service pins. Honors and awards chair Eugene Barna (left) presents George ‘Bud’ Kenna (middle) with a pin for 30 years of service (1st and 2nd Leamington) while Pros Moran (right) was given a pin for 45 years.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

You may struggle to get going this week, Aries. But once you do, it will be full speed ahead. In fact, you may need to slow things down to let others catch up.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, if you are feeling a bit scattered as of late, take some time out of your schedule to meditate and reflect on what is most important to you. Then follow that path.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, give yourself permission to move slowly this week. If you’re racing through things, you’re apt to make mistakes. Set your own pace and let things play out as they may.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Deadlines could make for a heated week, Cancer. It’s best to remove yourself from any situations before they get out of hand. Offer advice when things cool down.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Routines are boring you lately, Leo. You may need to shake things up. If you work a set schedule, see if you can go to flex time and look for ways to change.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Do not let drama that doesn’t involve you sneak into your orbit, Virgo. If you need to distance yourself from others for a while, then do so.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, others feel you’re giving off some high-strung vibes this week, and

they wouldn’t be wrong. Something is weighing on your shoulders. Figure out what it is and lighten the load.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you’re dishing out all sorts of sage advice but it may be frustrating if others don’t want to take it. All you can do is offer and let others lead their lives.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Things may be a little rough around the edges lately, and you’ll need to figure out the ways to smooth things over, Sagittarius. Find a few friends who are in your corner.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, emphasize a slow and methodical approach to a problem with an elusive solution. Slowing things down has a tendency to provide substantial clarity.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Disagreements on how to move forward could bring tension at home or work this week, Aquarius. Everyone needs to put their ideas on the table and whittle down the best answer.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Don’t compare yourself to others, Pisces; otherwise, you may downplay all of your wonderful attributes. Be proud of who you are.

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Thursday, May 25 at Unico Centre, 37 Beech St Kingsville Buying All gold silver, all coins, Canada, USA, world-paper money, mint sets, Military items, Windup watches. Free no obligation estimates. 55 Years of satisfied customers. Not colored brochures. House calls available. Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 519-8181805. my17-24

YARD SALE

HUGE YARD SALE - Sun Parlour Curling Club’s Annual HUGE Yard Sale will be held on the front lawn on Saturday, May 27 at 8:00 a.m., 55 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington. No early birds. Great deals for all! Clothing, electronics, books, baby items, linens, furniture, sporting goods - we have it all! BBQ lunch and bake table also available. my17-24

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live on June 22nd beginning at 3:20 p.m. Further details are available by visiting www.chatham-kent.ca Description of Land(s)

All lands are in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the following are the geographic descriptions and municipal addresses.

1. Roll # 3650-010-001-01302 PT LT 1, BROKEN FRONT CON, GEOGRAPHIC TWP OF ROMNEY, PT OF THE ROAD ALLOWANCE BETWEEN ESSEX COUNTY & KENT COUNTY AS CLOSED BY BY-LAW R011904, DESIGNATED AS PTS 2,3 & 4, 24R6266; CHATHAMKENT. Being Erie St S., Wheatley P.I.N. 00846 0448 (LT)

IX 1,500

2. Roll # 3650-010-001-66250 PT LT 10 OR 212, CON 1 OR TALBOT RD AS IN 143215 (3RDLY); DESCRIPTION MAY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE IN FUTURE AS IN 143215; ROMNEY. Being Cemetery Rd., Wheatley. P.I.N. 00847 0086 (LT)

Assessment: RTP 39,500

3. Roll # 3650-080-003-47401 DAVID STREET, PLAN 619 TILBURY. Being Elizabeth St., Tilbury

P.I.N. 00802 0163 (LT).

Assessment: RTP 22,500

4. Roll # 3650-110-004-10102 PT LT 9, CON 8 (RALEIGH) DESIGNATED AS PARTS 3 AND 4, 24R-5875 RALEIGH.

Tender Amount

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 TOWN OF KINGSVILLE

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

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville.

Description of Land:

Roll No. 37 11 080 000 02700 0000; 149 Queen St., Kingsville; PIN 75183-0348 (LT); LT 14 PL 227 GOSFIELD; KINGSVILLE; File No. 21-05

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $121,000

Minimum tender amount: $17,987.05

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.

15. Roll # 3650-390-001-28100 PT PARK LT 9, PL 130 AS IN 541778; S/T AN EASEMENT IN GROSS OVER PT PARK LT 9, PL 130 DESIGNATED AS PT 1, 24R8989 AS IN CK61805; MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT. Being 597 Camden St., Dresden P.I.N. 00598 0045 (LT)

FORM 6

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.

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, bank draft, or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold.

Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

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

The lands do not include mobile homes situate on the lands.

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

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent website, www.chatham-kent.ca and 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 contact:

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:

Vicky Sawatzky

Tax Collector

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville ON N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 Ext. 233

vsawatzky@kingsville.ca

www.kingsville.ca

PUBLIC NOTICE PESTICIDE USE

The Town of Kingsville intends to control Noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides:

The Town of Kingsville will be using the following pesticides registered under Pest Control Products Act (Canada): ClearView Herbicide (Reg. #29752) containing the active ingredients Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt) and Metsulfuron-methyl, ESCORT Herbicide (Reg. #23005), containing the active ingredient Metsulfruron-methyl, and Hasten NT Spray Adjuvant (Reg. #28277), containing the active ingredients Methyl and ethyl oleate (esterified vegetable oil).

We are controlling noxious weeds under the Public Works exemption to the Cosmetic Pesticide Ban for the promotion of public health or safety.

Commencing on June 5, 2023 weather permitting and ending September 29th, 2023.

For further information, please contact:

Flyers heading to Ontario Junior Hockey League

The Leamington Flyers are changing leagues and with that move, will be elevated to Junior A level. The following release was sent out to media on Wednesday, May 17.

The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) announced last week that the Leamington Flyers have been approved as a 2023-2024 OJHL expansion team to begin play in the league next season.

“The OJHL is extremely excited to welcome the Leamington Flyers to the OJHL starting in the 20232024 season,” said OJHL Commissioner Marty Savoy. “Throughout the OJHL expansion process, the entire Flyers organization displayed a commitment to be part of the OJHL in every aspect of the operations of a Junior A hockey team.”

The Flyers become the 23rd team in the OJHL and were selected through an extensive process led by the OJHL Expansion Committee that consisted of members from the OJHL, Ontario Hockey Association and the Ontario Hockey Federation.

Along with this announcement, Leamington has retained general manager Justin Solcz and head coach Dale Mitchell to lead the club next season.

“Joining the OJHL is a significant step forward for the Leamington Flyers organization and junior hockey in Southwestern Ontario,” Solcz said. “We are excited to continue our tradition of success at the Junior A level and provide our players with even more opportunities to develop and advance to the next level.”

“We are committed to

operating a first-class organization both on and off the ice, and we look forward to contributing to the competitiveness and success of the entire league,” Solcz added.

“We are grateful for the continued support of our fans, volunteers and the Leamington community, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for Flyers hockey in the OJHL.”

The Flyers have been one of the most successful teams within the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League in both attendance and standings over the last number of years.

The club organization was formed in 1954 as an Intermediate team then in 1992 moved to the Junior B level of the Ontario Hockey Association.

In 2018 the club was purchased by a group of five local businessmen with strong hockey ties in Jason Melo, Dan Jancevski, David Halliwill, Cam Crowder and Craig Mahon with a commitment to continuing to build on the tradition of success of the franchise.

“We are thrilled to announce our entrance into the OJHL, marking a significant milestone for the Leamington Flyers organization,” Melo shares.

“This move represents more than just a change in the playing field; it symbolizes our unwavering commitment to developing young talent and propelling them to the next level of their hockey careers. We wholeheartedly embrace the responsibility of fostering their growth, providing them with top-tier training, and preparing them to excel at the highest level.”

“Our dedication to run-

ning a first-class organization has always been at the core of our mission and we look forward to our new partnership with the OJHL, who have continued to demonstrate why they are the ‘League of Choice,’” he continues. “None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our loyal fans. Their steadfast belief in our team and their unyielding enthusi-

asm create an electrifying atmosphere that fuels our players’ determination. We are deeply grateful for their unwavering loyalty, and we look forward to entertaining them and delivering more unforgettable moments and championships to the Town of Leamington.”

The Flyers captured the 2023 Sutherland Cup Championship after winning the Stan Moore Tro-

phy for the best regular season in the GOJHL’s Western Conference. The Flyers currently have two players on the NHL 2023 Central Scouting List, three players committed to NCAA D1 programs and two players committed to the OHL for next season.

As they begin preparations for next season, Leamington will be holding an OJHL tryout camp

on June 3 and June 4 at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre. More details will be available at www.leamingtonflyers. com.

The Ontario Junior Hockey League is the largest Junior ‘A’ league operating under the auspices of the Canadian Junior Hockey League, now with 23 member clubs. The closest team to Leamington is in Brantford

At their annual wrap-up banquet, the Leamington Flyers bestowed awards upon several players. From left are Bryce Walcarius (MVP playoffs), Hayden Reid (Rookie of Year), Nolan McKibbin (Best Defenceman), Ryan MacPherson (MVP Regular Season), Gabe Piccolo (Coaches Award), Cody Brekke (Hardest Worker), Connor MacPherson (Leading Scorer) and Trevor LaRue (Unsung Hero).

Photo courtesy of Shelly J. Quick

The many volunteers it takes to make things happen, posing with both championship trophies.

Photo courtesy of Shelly J. Quick

ESSEX-SOUTHPOINT TAKES NEW NAME

Long standing hockey rivals, Essex and Southpoint, in an effort to offset the challenges of lower registration numbers, teamed up three years ago to form one travel centre. They started as Essex/Southpoint, then last year shortened to ESP and this year the board has announced a brand-new name and identity — the Talbot Trail Blazers. This upcoming season they are looking to field a minimum of 15 travel teams ranging from U8 to U21. This venture has seen some great success on the ice with a number of tournament, Silver Stick, OMHA wins and most recently the pinnacle championship of minor hockey — the OHF crown. Last weekend, teams were encouraged to visit the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre to view, try on and order track suits, hoodies, t-shirts, hats and jerseys. Above, U13 team members Blaine Mongeau, left, and Adam Enns model some of the available items alongside the banner showcasing the new logo. Members that were unable to attend can visit Leamington Sports Excellence up until May 29 to be fitted. SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Erie Shores senior men’s golf

Another beautiful sunny day in May saw 44 Erie Shores senior golfers come out on the 15th to support their team. The winners with a score of 129 were Gary Alderson, Jerry Mallard, Phil Larade and Matt Dick. In second at 132 were Jamie Arquette,

Dave Binder, Rick Metz and John Rutgers. In third at 134 were Don Chalcraft, Kevin Shaften, Heinz Kosempel and Scott Maxwell. Fourth at 135 went to Tom Klassen, Gary McRae, Wray Pollock and Dave Wilkinson.

The draw winners were Wayne Wiseman and

Pet of the Week

Balto, 3 year old male Husky.

Hello, my name is Balto! I am a young Husky and am SO pumped for my new household!

I am a super sweet boy, and love everything there is to love about life. I am bouncy, goofy, and have one heck of a personality!

I do have some power behind me on leash, but I just want to explore so much of this wonderful world, I sometimes forget you’re on the other end of the leash. But I love my people dearly, and love to please. So I’m down to work on any training if you’re willing to teach me.

Firefighters hold pancake breakfast in partnership with Fish Festival

By Greg Coulter

Soon after the last ship sailed from the popular 2022 Wheatley Fish Festival, the organizing committee quickly set their compass to this year’s event scheduled for the Canada Day weekend.

This past weekend, local residents turned out ready for pancakes, bacon and sausages at the Wheatley Fire Hall in a joint effort of the fire department and festival members to raise funds to offset event costs and give back to the community.

Over 250 breakfasts were served raising $1,700 split evenly between the festival and the fire department. Merlin Fire Department graciously lent their flat top griddles to assist in this fundraiser. In case you missed this one, Merlin is host-

ing their annual event Sunday, May 28 from 8 am until 1 pm.

The entire Fish Festival itinerary will be released in the coming weeks. Many popular events will be returning at the harbor and committee member Hilary Hodgson was excited to announce that beginning at 5 pm on Friday, June 30 at Two Creeks, popular artists Jody Raffoul and Ryan Bradley will take to the stage. Windsor Archery will also be on hand to entertain young and old alike. Food and beverages will be available as well.

Many local businesses and residents have stepped up to sponsor the weekend. The committee can be reached at wheatleyfishfest@outlook.com or on the Facebook page for information or sponsor opportunities.

BALTO

Wray Pollock. Closest to the hole on #3 was Phil Larade and on #16 Stefan Kowal.

The longest putt on #9 was made by Bill Ruiter and on #18 by Gary McRae.

Three low net sleeves of balls were won by Jamie Arquette 67, Gary Alderson 71, and Bill Ruiter and Kevin Shaften 72.

Matt Dick shot the low round at 79, followed by John Rutgers with 80.

Scott Maxwell birdied #5, Gary Alderson, Dave Binder, Bill Ruiter and Peter Harb #9, Wayne Wiseman #10, and Tom Miehl, Dan McQueen and Stefan Kowal #16.

Hopefully the weather will be just as nice for the following week. See you then.

I do have a history of eating things that I really shouldn’t. It’s landed me in the vet a couple times, with a really upset tummy. I do need a household that is understanding of this and will put in the proper measures to prevent this habit that I have. I love having fun in life, and I especially love my people.

Among the oldest healing practices in the world, acupuncture can assist in providing pain relief for many musculoskeletal injuries. Catherine is certified with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada and is registered to perform this controlled act.

Six-year-old Liam and his family visited from Leamington, enjoying his pancakes while saving his favorite item — his bacon — to the end. SUN photos by Greg Coulter

Firefighter Jon Plouffe was among the many department volunteers on hand flipping pancakes.

Talbot Trail senior golf update

By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, May 16, Talbot Trail senior golfers had 64 very enthusiastic league participants hitting the little sphere.

The outside crew have been kept busy cutting the rapidly growing grass. Golfers were overheard saying that the greens were super fast.

Dutchy won the CP with a superb shot to within eight feet of the pin on #9. Richard Humber hit a dazzling 30-foot putt in to the #2 hole to win the LP.

Congratulations to the five players who tied with terrific 39s: Kreug, Pearcie, Dutchy, Mike Wright and Joe Drummond. Rick Thompson and Gary Hill-

ier had excellent results of 40 and 41 respectively. Other players who enjoyed scores of 45 under were Cracker, Arkey, Paul Carioli, BW, Al Matthews and Richard Humber. Very commendable results came from two of the league’s Super Senior players, Tom Hyatt and Ed Woelk, who fired satisfying 49 and 50 respectively off the silver tees.

Earning very praiseworthy results off the gold tees were these talented Super Seniors: Carl Robinson (46), Dave la Bonte (47), Gerry Becigneul(52). Thank you to master chef Larry Schmidt for barbecuing the hot dogs and hamburgers.

There are now 74 golf-

ers who have indicated they will be playing in the league, and six or more players are expected to join later in the season.

Thank you to Mother Nature for providing good weather.

Bummy is arranging the June travel excursion which everyone really enjoys.

Brand new golf balls are attracted to water and the power of this attraction is in direct proportion to how much the balls cost.

Golfer: “My doctor says I can’t play golf.” Caddie: “Oh, he’s played with you, too?

Let’s all keep trying to improve our games, but most importantly remember to “Just Have Fun!”

Wheatley firefighters to host golf tournament

The Wheatley Area Firefighters Association is hosting a golf tournament at Talbot Trail Golf Club in Wheatley on Saturday, June 24.

Golfers aged 19 and over are welcome to play. Mixed teams of four will compete in a basic scramble format. Shotgun start is 2 p.m. sharp. Entry fee includes 9 holes of golf, riding cart and dinner.

To register to play in the tournament go to https://ttgc-firefighters2023.golfgenius.com/register.

The association is always willing to donate and help in the community with minimal funding. Each firefighter gives a por-

tion of their pay to the association for this. All proceeds from the tournament will go to the Wheatley Area Firefighters Association, which is run by the local volunteer Wheatley firefighters. The vast majority of proceeds raised will stay local and are used to support a variety of different events and organizations, including their annual Christmas Open House, Fire Safety events, the Wheatley Sharks, Skate Wheatley, Community Chest and more. Funds are also used to support various first responder charities including those that assist families of firefighters who lose their lives in the line of duty.

CHALLENGING FOR THE THE BALL

With soccer in full swing on the local pitches, many kids are out enjoying the fresh air and green grass. Here, Kepler Robinson of Hike Metal and Aubrie Hatt of Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop battle it out on the pitch May 17 in the U11 Division for Wheatley Minor Soccer. Submitted photo