Community spirit strong in Wheatley

By Greg Coulter

The community spirit in Wheatley remains strong in spite of the challenges faced today.

With the blessing of Talbot Trail Golf Club, Hilary Hyatt — owner of Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop — has found a new home throughout the winter in the course clubhouse located a minute east of her old downtown location.

The clubhouse has a fully functioning kitchen and Hilary has it looking spic and span as she eagerly greets her customers and golfers looking for some home cooked meals, baked goods, or a hot cup of coffee.

Lil Hil’s hours will remain Monday to Wednesday 8-4 and Thursday to Saturday 8-8.

From left are Carl Cocks, Bob Toews, Hilary ‘Lil Hil’ Hyatt and Tom Hyatt.

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Shared accommodation with the course also allows for the bar to remain open with an added feature of the return on the Legion meat draws on Saturdays.

Negotiations are ongoing to set up a lottery terminal. The building is fully accessible while offering a fantastic view of the course.

Lil Hil’s great menu remains along with a variety of daily specials.

Hilary gushes with “nervous excitement” as she gratefully acknowledges the generosity of Taylor Fish for allowing her to operate at their location in the warmer weather.

“With this opportunity, I feel so blessed to have the support of the community,” she says as she runs to greet some more customers.

The phone number is 519-825-7878 and you can also check out their Facebook page.