With Carrousel of the Nations wrapping up their two-week events, the fun continues as the Sun Parlour will be alive with plenty of celebration continuing this weekend.
The Wheatley Fish Festival will kick off Friday evening with kids events at Two Creeks Conservation Area, along with vendors, crafts, Wheatley Sharks BBQ and other food vendors, topping it off with live music from Ryan Bradley, opening for Grace 2 — A Tragically Hip tribute.
Saturday at the Wheatley Harbour, the Fish Festival continues with all the popular events running from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. before shifting to the arena for the annual Fish Festival Chicken and Pickerel dinner, topping it off with the Jody Raffoul Band live.
On Sunday, the Fish Festival shifts back uptown with the parade and other kids activities and it finishes off at the harbour with the boat parade and a fireworks finale.
A more precise schedule is located on pages 1213 of this week’s Sun.
After a quiet Monday, folks are invited out to enjoy Canada Day festivities at Kingsville Arena starting at 4 pm Tuesday, July 1 with food vendors, kids activities and live entertainment. Opener Canadian Gold Rush will make way for headliner Buck Twenty, who is taking the stage at 8:30 pm and playing up to the fireworks at 10 pm.
More details are at kingsville.ca.
In Leamington, the Music On the 42 concert series kicks off with a Canada Day free concert
featuring Forever Seger as the headliner at Seacliff Park, which takes the stage at 8:30 pm, following the opener Jen Knight
Trio. Fireworks over the lake will happen at 10 pm. Gates open at 6 pm.
A more detailed look at Leamington’s Canada
Day celebration is available at leamington.ca.
Be sure to bring chairs, blankets, bug spray and plenty of sunscreen to these events. Updates will be available at each event’s Facebook page in case of inclement weather.
COLOURFUL DISPLAY AT LATINO VILLAGE
The 37-country Carrousel of the Nations wrapped up its second weekend with gatherings at the Lebanese, German and Latino Villages in Leamington. Now in its 50th year, Carrousel brings people together to share in the many forms of culture found on five of the world’s continents. The Latino Village was held just behind Sonia’s Restaurant on Erie Street North and was a first for the area. Down the street on Highway 77 North, the Lebanese Club welcomed a duo of villages as they hosted both the Lebanese and German Villages on their grounds. Having just enjoyed an arepa at the Latino village, Annie Ramos, kneeling, and Ashlyn Cuellar posed for a picture to honour their Colombian roots. More photos are inside. SUN photos by Paul Forman
Dave and Karen Laman made their way from Kingsville to get some schnitzel and enjoy the ambiance at the German Village in Leamington. Pictured is Anna Marie Bewsher (right) of the Rhine Danube Club serving a meal to Dave and Karen as Lebanese Club server Victoria Braun looks on. Paul Forman photos
The Latino Village celebrated seven new villages at this year’s Carrousel of the Nations. Pictured is village organizer Anita Vallejo, along with her husband Guillermo, standing proudly beside the Colombian flag waving at the village.
Lebanese delectables were enjoyed on both June 14 and June 21 at the Lebanese Village on Highway 77. Pictured with some baba ghanouj and grape leaf rolls is Theresa Sarkis of the Lebanese Club.
Labonte and his band at Two Creeks
Rick LaBonte and the Band of Brothers will take to the stage at Wheatley Two Creeks Conservation Area on Sunday, June 29 at 6 p.m. featuring lots of guitar, harmonica and special guest Derek Sherinian on a Hammond organ. Admission is free, but the hat is
passed to help offset costs. Food and drinks are available from the Scouts. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket.
Two Creeks is on Kent Rd. 1, a kilometre north of Wheatley.
For the full summer lineup, check out twocreeks.ca.
Belly dancer Grace performed at the Lebanese Village at Leamington’s Lebanese Club. Grace is pictured here leading a few audience members to the dance floor to join her. SUN photos by Paul Forman
Couples flocked to the dance floor for a polka accompanied by the three accordions and drum band Music Meister.
Music, games and fun fill Summer Solstice Cottam Block Party
Madison Le, 8, of Kingsville, tries out multiple hula hoops at the Cottam Block Party on Saturday, June 21.
In the photo above, the Almost Famous Band performs live in the middle of County Rd. 34 on Saturday, June 21.
In the photo to the right, Ethan King, 6, of Windsor, tosses a bean bag in one of the game areas set up at the Cottam Block Party. SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand
Garden Tour and High Tea popular among art and plant fans
By Mark Ribble
The first Kingsville Garden Tour and High Tea event held on the June 21-22 weekend was a hit with residents and visitors alike.
The event was a collaboration between the Kingsville Horticultural Society and the Arts Society of Kingsville.
With stops at 10 private gardens across Kingsville, the sold-out event wowed over 200 patrons who attended the local backyards and the high tea event at the Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre.
Each stop along the way had a resident artist present, including the Carnegie, where artist Julie Bell displayed her mixed media collage art inside the centre. She had been the featured artist at the Carnegie for the month of May and was just wrapping up her show.
Outside the Carnegie Centre, the Heart of Essex Sweet Adelines Chorus entertained those in attendance as they sat for the tea and goodies as part of the High Tea event. The Kingsville Historical Society was also on-hand with a booth of their own.
In the gardens, it was busy as patrons made their way around to each home and viewed their backyard oasis.
One of those stops was at the home of Annette Cooper, the President of the Horticultural Society, who hosted with her husband Warwick.
The Coopers bought their home at the corner of Summerset Avenue and Harold Cull Drive in the summer of 2020. At that time it was an average lawn with no landscaping. In the five years since, they’ve turned it into an oasis of lavender, roses, fruit trees and ponds that would be the envy of any horticultural enthusiast.
“We had a blank canvas to work with,” says Annette. “We brought about 98 per cent of these plants with us from Toronto when we moved.”
And the hosts are quite
welcoming as well. Annette and Warwick welcome the public into their back yard at any time to sit and relax amid the plant life. All they ask is that you close the gate behind you.
Their yard was highlighted by a 20-foot tall inflatable monarch butterfly which caught the attention of many passers-by. Annette says that next year’s event is already in the works as they gather and pack away all of the tea cups and supplies.
“As a guest from England said, it’s been a smashing sucess,” says Annette.
They’d like to hear feedback at kingsvillegardentour2025@gmail.com.
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Kingsville Horticultural Society President Annette Cooper, left, poses with Evelynn Holmes beside a peacock painting outside the Carnegie Centre on Saturday, June 21. The Peacock was the theme of the day for the Arts Society of Kingsville.
Artist Julie Bell poses with her artwork inside the Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre on Saturday, June 21.
Alan Batke, left, was enjoying a cup of tea with artist in residence Roy James in the Cooper backyard on Saturday, June 21.
Annette and Warwick Cooper in their backyard on Saturday, June 21. Mark Ribble photos
opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings
My early food memories may also be yours RIB’S RAMBLINGS
Some of my earliest memories involve food, from favourite cereals to candy to fast food and beyond.
And while fast food chains weren’t real prominent back in the 1960s, we did have choices — local pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken (La Poulet), A&W, Willo-Freez, Burgess and Stewart’s DriveIn were all in Leamington at one point.
Those takeout stops
along the way weren’t very frequent — the same with pizza, which in the early days was picked up at The Mill Bar on Mill Street West, somewhere near where Thrift on Mill now sits.
Peter Vourakes could often be seen making pizza near the front window, or at least that’s how my now 64-year-old mind remembers it.
When it came to groceries I enjoyed tagging along
to the old A&P store, especially when it was on Erie South where Shoppers Drug Mart now stands.
Those pressed-board squares with numbers written in magic marker were always a highlight as we pulled up to the conveyor belt and gave the guys our numbers, then they placed everything into the car.
Now that was service!
Shredded Wheat was a staple in our house but
This Model T Ford is 99 years old THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE
This 1926 Model T Ford two-door sedan was built in the Ford factory in Ford, Ontario, a small town near Windsor. Over 100,000 Model T Fords were built in 1926 in that factory, the highest production year for Canada since the Model T began in October 1908.
To build that many cars in one year, the Canadian factory had to produce at least 8,000 every month! And yet production of all Model T Fords ended the
following year because production had dropped in the U.S. after over 15 million were built.
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Paul Dodington (behind the wheel) was born in Toronto and often visited the town of Orangeville because his parents owned a summer property nearby. When Paul was 15 in 1954, he saw this Model T Ford parked on someone’s front lawn with a “For
Sale” sign. He bought it for $75 but when he tried to crank start the car, the engine backfired and the crank broke his arm! The doctor who set his arm called it a “Ford fracture.”
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sometimes we’d get Muffets instead. Mom would pour hot water over the Muffets so we could have hot cereal in the winter. And once in a while, she’d grab a Jiffy Pop… which we’d usually burn and then go back to the old way of popping corn — in a pan on the stove.
Barnum’s Animal Crackers came in a tiny box shaped like a circus train car. And although they were called crackers, they were much like a little graham cracker cookie.
Saltines were called soda crackers then. That’s what we put in our soup, and the only canned soup we really ever had were mushroom, tomato or chicken noodle. My dad often made homemade turtle soup and it was much better than you’d expect.
Spam gets a bad rap for a lot of reasons but meat in a can was a common thing at our house in those days.
Tuna, salmon, deviled ham and yes even Spam, all came in a can.
Sandwich spread, which came in a jar, was one of my favourites as a kid and it would be common for me to have a sandwich spread sandwich in my lunch. I don’t know if they even make that anymore.
Of course, the crusts had to be cut off the bread at least for the first few years of school, like most kids of that era.
As for sweets, I enjoyed a lot of the mass produced things like Twinkies and Hostess Cupcakes, but one of my favourites was the two pack of butter tarts and I think they may have
Well, sadly I have to report that Sly Stone, of Sly and the Family Stone, recently passed away on June 9th at the age of 82. Sly Stone will be remembered by many.
Although Sly had been dealing with a prolonged battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other underlying health issues, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children and his extended family.
While it’s been many years since Sly recorded any new recordings, in his heyday he was quite prolific with many hit songs. His first release on Feb
been made by Hostess too. I’ve not seen them for a long time. They were the short butter tarts with the aluminum foil shells.
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Later in my teenage years, I’d discover the Vachon Billot Log, that coconut covered rolled up delight. I could eat a whole box of those in my day. Now, I’d likely have indigestion for days.
And now for the candy and pop, which seemed to be my favourite thing as a child, as witnessed by the amount of silver amalgam in my mouth.
Long-gone pop brands like Squirt, Teem, RC Cola and Wink were always popular when I was a kid. Let’s face it, Squirt and Wink were reserved for adults a lot of times as they mixed nicely with gin and other adult beverages. Chocolate Soldier came along in the mid-sixties but didn’t last very long. It was more like a chocolate milk. I don’t remember any carbonation in those bottles. Tahiti Treat (or Tahitian Treat as some call it) came along during the Hawaiian Punch era.
“How would you like to have a nice Hawaiian Punch?” BAM, right in the kisser.
Black balls and jawbreakers nurtured my love of licorice flavour, as did those black licorice pipes and babies. To this day, I’ll choose black Twizzlers over red ones every day of the week. It’s an acquired taste.
Of course there was the greatest candy invention
ruary 10, 1968, got him off to a great start. Called “Dance to the Music”, it reached #8 on the Hot 100 and was on the Billboard Chart for 15 weeks.
While Sly’s next two songs stalled at #93, his fourth release at the end of November of 1968 was a killer called “Everyday People”. It was on the Billboard Hot 100 for 19 weeks and spent four weeks at #1.
His next three singles in 1969, “Sing A Simple Song”, “Stand!” and “I Want to Take You Higher”, never reached the Top 20. His last release in Au-
of the ’60s, the MoJo, as well as Sweettarts and those Neapolitan Taffy sticks too. Let’s not forget the Popeyes Cigarettes and the Gold Rush gum in the little fabric bag. Oh yes, Fruit Stripe and Black Cat gum, and any flavour of Lifesaver you could imagine. Butter Rum always made me feel like I was drinking real rum, and for a kid, that was exciting.
You couldn’t beat having a Popeye Cigarette in one hand and popping a Butter Rum Lifesaver into your mouth for good measure. Made you feel all grown up in a way.
Chocolate bar wise, I’m still partial to Coffee Crisp and Crispy Crunch after all these years. Kit Kat will also take a spot in my Mount Rushmore and Big Turk is there as well. Three Musketeers and Sweet Marie came in a distant fifth and sixth. Never was an Oh Henry fan.
My mom always bought gum drops around the holidays and I don’t think I discovered ju jubes until later. We also spent many a holiday honing our teeth on those hard Christmas candies. I think she bought them for show, because they were colourful, but they were horrible in almost every way — especially when they got stuck to the cat.
Well, that’s just a glimpse into my food beginnings. Not much in the way of nutrition there, but good memories, nonetheless.
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gust of 1969, called “Hot Fun in the Summertime”, was on the charts for 13 weeks and was #2 for two weeks.
Following into 1970, “Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again” was #1 for two weeks and on the charts for 13 weeks. In November of 1971, “Family Affair” spent three weeks at #1 and was on the charts for 14 weeks. After that, none of Sly’s last nine songs reached the top 12 or better.
This 1926 Model T Ford hits 100 next year.
Sly Stone was everyday people
Alex Petrovich in Netflix series
New Wheatley resident making strides in acting career
By Mark Ribble
Last year, Alex and Stephanie Petrovich moved into their Wheatley home, along with their two daughters and Alex’s parents, fully prepared to pour themselves into renovations and take in the small-town life that Wheatley offers.
Gradually, they are making their way through the renovations of their century-old Victorian home on Erie Street South, making some friends along the way as they settle into their new surroundings.
Stephanie teaches school locally, but not
many people are aware that Alex has a more unique job — he is a professional full-time actor.
Born and raised in Windsor, Alex — an only child — always found himself performing, whether it be acting silly in public or putting on some sort of production for his parents.
This transitioned into forming a rock band with some friends, which turned into Alex being a touring musician for some 25 years. From that, he also published a book called ‘Mistakes I’ve Made’ — all about the ups and downs of the
music industry.
Through his musical adventures, Alex was able to get into some voice-over acting, and eventually his agent asked him about considering a career in front of the camera.
“Touring in music gave me a lot of the transferrable skills for acting,” he said. “So it was a natural transition.”
His first on-camera part was in an American Express commercial and things seemed to fall in place from there.
Soon, he was performing as Sasquatch in the Jack Link’s Beef Jerky commercials and has had some parts in feature films along the way as well.
Recently, a leading role in Elegy — a six-part mini-series on Amazon Prime and Tubi — got him some top billing, and the more he works, the more parts come his way.
Right now, he can be seen in the Arnold Schwarzenegger series for Netflix, a spy caper called Fubar, which just released its second season.
His character, Vlad, appears in the eighth ep-
isode of season two and Alex is optimistic that Vlad will be brought back for a recurring role if Fubar gets the green light for a third season.
His chance to act with Schwarzenegger was thwarted by rules that limit Arnold’s time on set, so he had to settle for acting alongside some of the other main characters in the series.
With all of this on the go — and a lead role in an upcoming horror flick called Jesus Cop — you’d be happy to know that Alex and his family are thrilled to be in Wheatley.
“Such a small-town feel for raising the kids,” he said. “We’ve got an overwhelming feeling that we’ve found home.”
He says that everyone has been very welcoming and they love being in the village — something they’ve wanted to do for some time. Packing up and moving from the city last year was the perfect solution.
“We took a leap of faith,” he said, “and never looked back.”
Alex says keeping a positive outlook and meditation have kept
he and his family on the right path forward. He gave up his previous sales job and has dedicated himself to staying in shape and being ready for audition calls.
And those come more frequently as he gains more experience and exposure in the business. He estimates that he goes to
several auditions a month — usually in Toronto — and he has to be ready to drop everything and go when the call comes. Meanwhile, renovations continue and the Petrovich family are immersing themselves into life in Wheatley, and it just doesn’t get any better than that.
Alex Petrovich at his Wheatley home.
Alex Petrovich, left as Vlad, alongside American actor Adam Pally in a screen shot from the Netflix series Fubar.
Local artist featured at Olive Branch
Leamington-born artist Emily Bezaire, who now lives in Harrow, is the featured artist at Olive Branch on Main for the summer, with her series of drawings called Rome – Seven Drawings of the Eternal City adorning the walls inside the store.
In 2009, Emily spent two weeks in Rome and came up with this series after her return. She recently made a decision to show them and felt the Olive Branch was the perfect fit to tie in with her Mediterranean theme.
The Olive Branch on Main offers fresh harvest extra virgin olive oil from all over the world, as well as balsamic vinegar and many other pantry items you’ll need for your culinary experience.
Emily’s show will include an open house on Saturday, July 5 from 10 am to 4 pm at Olive Branch on Main with tastings and refreshments. A percentage of her sales will go to the Kingsville Terry Fox Run. You can view the rest of her work at emilybezaire.com.
Olive Branch on Main is located at 21 Main Street West in Kingsville.
MCB STUDENTS WIN GREAT LAKES WATER SAFETY POSTER CONTEST
Two grade 8 students at Mount Carmel Blytheswood Public School won first and second place in the Great Lakes Water Safety Consortium Water Safety Poster Contest, which included entries from eight states and two provinces. From left to right are second-place winner Belén Alejo, Dan Metcalfe, Emergency Measures Coordinator at Essex-Windsor EMS, and first-place winner Ian Lee. Photo submitted
Arts at Tomato this summer
The Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) will present Arts @ the Tomato every weekend in July and August around the Big Tomato, next to the Leamington Arts Centre.
Arts @ the Tomato is a new uptown and weekly event featuring a variety of vendors, live music, beer, wine and cocktails on the LAC En Plein Air Patio.
The Saturday and Sunday events will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for July 26 and July 27 when LAC will host Arts @ the Marina instead.
Live Music Schedule – 2-5 p.m. Saturday, July 5 Lauren Baillargeon;
This week, residents of Wheatley will notice increased activity around the monitoring well located in Downtown Wheatley.
Sunday, July 6 Catherine Valle.
Saturday, July 12 Elvis and Dawn; Sunday, July 13 Jason Baclig.
Saturday, July 19 Dusty Dannunzio; Sunday, July 20 Emily Staley. Saturday, August 2 Common Ground Duo; Sunday, August 3 Jason Baclig. Saturday, August 9 Lauren Baillargeon; Sunday, August 10 Emily Staley. Saturday, August 16 Common Ground Duo; Sunday, August 17 Elvis and Dawn.
Saturday, August 23 Back to Back; Sunday, August 24 Justin Latam.
On the recommendation of T.L. Watson and Associates, new testing instruments are being installed to determine next steps towards the final closure of the monitoring well. This process will last for approximately six months.
There will be Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue Services staff on-site daily to perform routine checks, and there is no
concern for public safety associated with the ongoing testing.
Updates will be posted at letstalkchatham-kent. ca/wheatley-updates. Residents are encouraged to check back often as information on progress and future schedules will be posted there.
As always, if you detect or suspect gas in your home, call 911 immediately.
Summer movies in Kingsville
Movies in the Park will return on select Fridays throughout the summer. The free outdoor movie series is presented by the Town of Kingsville.
June 27 will be E.T. at Ridgeview Park in Cottam. On July 11, Happy Gilmore will be shown at Lakeside Park in Kingsville. July 25 is back to Riverview Park with a viewing of Shrek. Wrapping up the series on August 8 is Up at Lakeside Park.
The movies were selected by community vote earlier in the year. Movies start at 9:30 p.m. when it’s dark enough to see the screen. Come early at 9 p.m. to play lawn games and purchase snacks from the Committee Concession Stand. Bring your own lawn chairs and bug spray. In the event of rain, the movie will be cancelled.
Here, Emily Bezaire, right, poses with one of her pieces with Olive Branch owner Karen Edgerton.
New testing equipment being installed in Wheatley
SUN PARLOR HOME HOLDS SUMMER CAR SHOW
The annual Sun Parlor Home Summer Car Show took place on Friday, June 20 with residents enjoying free refreshments, plenty of classic cars and live entertainment. The first car show was held in 2015, with a couple of years off during the COVID pandemic, but returned a couple of years ago with about 25 cars (and growing), which the residents love to see up
The event is organized by the home’s Life Enrichment Department and Michelle Taves says that the residents look forward to the day, with Friday’s weather being perfect for the
the photo on the left are organizers Liese and Joe
Epp named to Ag committee
Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent Leamington, Dave Epp, has been appointed to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.
“Agriculture and the agrifood value chain have always been my passion,” said MP Epp. “From being a producer to serving on agricultural and agri-food-related organizations and engaging with stakeholders across the entire sector – from before the field to the consumer’s fork – it’s part of my DNA.” MP Epp brings decades of hands-on experience and leadership in agriculture to this important role, where he will continue to advocate for Canadian farmers, food processors and rural communities.
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food plays a key role in reviewing federal policies, programs, and legislation related to the agricultural sector, ensuring the voice of Canada’s food producers is heard in Ottawa.
Wayne Palichuk
It is with peaceful sadness that we share Wayne Palichuk has moved on to more lush, trouble free fields. In acceptance, he passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. We trust he was met on the other side by darling daughter Demitria. Left behind is his partner of 32 years, Christine, and sons Shawn (Andrea), Jeremy and Damon. Dear brother of Wendy Palichuk. Cremation has taken place privately and we wish to take some time to replenish and mourn. Please know the love and support, care and interactions shared settled deep in Wayne and in our hearts.
We look forward to a Celebration of Wayne’s Life at Leamington Airport, at which everyone is welcome. Details will be posted on the Reid Funeral Home website. It will be short notice and weather dependant.
A scholarship will be gifted in Wayne’s memory, to an upcoming young farmer at Ontario Agricultural College. Donations can be made by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, 519-326-2631. Share words of comfort or cherished memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Ontario Seniors Grants received locally
The Ontario government is investing nearly $7 million in over 330 community programs and active living centres in support of healthy and socially connected living for seniors and older adults.
The Seniors Community Grant Program (SCGP) is designed to help seniors increase independence, reduce social isolation and create positive connections.
SCGP recipients can receive up to $25,000 to support local programs, services and events, providing seniors with opportunities for greater
social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement. This year’s investment includes an additional $1 million, specifically for programs dedicated to improving the quality of life for senior veterans.
Locally, South Essex Community Council (SECC) in Leamington will receive $23,690. SECC’s project will empower seniors with digital literacy, Smart TV and smartphone support, scam awareness, and resources on healthy living and elder abuse prevention — promoting safety, independence and
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Debbie Earla Pilo (nee Toyne), 68 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Thank you.
Dear mother of Cathy Nelson of Calgary, and Michael and wife Tammy Nelson of Calgary. Sadly missed by siblings Sandra and husband Wilf Augustine of Leamington, Bonnie Tourunski of Saint John, N.B., Elizabeth and late husband Vernon (1999) Whidden of Orleans, Shirley and husband Gary Beetham of Windsor, Judy Toyne and husband Lee Cottrell of Leamington, James and wife Gayle Toyne of Sarnia, Robert and wife Debbie Toyne of Leamington, Patricia and late husband Richard (2024) Fumerton of Kingston, and the late Robin Toyne-Tofflemire (2006) and husband John Tofflemire of Napanee.
Predeceased by her father James Arthur (1991) and mother Lydia Marie Toyne (2016).
In keeping with Debbie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service.
well-being.
The Town of Kingsville will receive $25,000. This project will engage older adults in Kingsville through active programs and intergenerational events like yoga, drum fit and skill swaps, fostering connection, wellness and community bonds across generations.
Bridge scores
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.
June 16: 1st Al Morrison and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Remi Fournier and Shirley Morel, 3rd Case Mulder and Sue Duransky.
June 20: 1st Pauline Mikolash and Roger Cote, 2nd Dale Smith and Remi Fournier, 3rd Henry Hildebrandt and Derek Parry. June 23: 1st Case Mulder and Sue Duransky, 2nd Henry Hildebrandt and Al Morrison, 3rd Remi Fournier and Shirley Morel.
Beverley Bryan
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Beverley Bryan on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 82.
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Loving wife of Lyle for 62 wonderful years. Beloved mom of Diane (Doug) Brown, Darren (Elizabeth) Bryan and Scott (Lynn) Bryan. Proud grandmother of Alissa (Noel) Jackson, Amy Morgan (Jeremy Brennan), Kaitlyn Bryan, Nicole Bryan, Dean Bryan (Mikayla Stephens) and Hannah Bryan, and great-grandmother of Brayden Jackson, Haylie Jackson and Ainsley Bryan. Beverley will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
We would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Tilbury Manor for their kindness, care and compassion to both Beverley and her family throughout her stay.
As per Beverley’s wishes, a private family service has been held. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, 519-326-2631. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Taves. In the photo right is Gino DelCiancio taking his mom Angela out to see his 1955 Bel Air “Bella”. SUN photos by Mark Ribble
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Measures taken to curtail tire squealing, speeding along Robson Rd.
By Mark Ribble
In an effort to curb the enthusiasm of burnout and donut fans, the OPP has partnered with the
Municipality of Leamington to post signage in the Leamington Marina Parking Lot warning that such activities may result
in prosecution.
The redesign of Robson Road from Erie Street to Cherry Lane is just about complete with added on-
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street parking and traffic calming measures to curtail the speeding and burnout problems that have plagued the area for the past several summers.
The all-new look features a large speed bump near the marina, as well as a number of bump-outs to create safer and slower driving habits along that stretch of roadway. It also includes a newly designed sidewalk and bicycle path.
A new entrance to the main marina parking lot is now only open off Cherry Lane, while the old entrance now only flows into the smaller lot near the road.
According to officials, they’ve heard the complaints of the neighbouring residents and they have responded with a new design to help with
that area.
To help address these concerns, the municipality established a Waterfront Committee last year, comprised of residents, municipal staff, and OPP representatives. Since then, several initiatives have been implemented to improve safety and enhance the overall visitor experience.
From the Ontario Provincial Police standpoint, the area is now designated a Community Safety Zone, which makes it easier for them to enforce the speed limits and dedicate additional patrols in the area.
OPP Spokesperson Steven Duguay said that they will be more present in the area and he’s happy that the municipality has taken steps to make their job easier.
“We will be stepping up our enforcement for those who decide to come here and treat this area as a racetrack and place to do donuts and burnouts,” he said. “This is not acceptable and you will be held accountable.”
Constable Duguay and Acting Staff Sergeant Pauline Brockman were on hand to address the issue as the last sign was installed.
Municipal Board of Works employee Joe Jabbour drives in the final bolt on the new signage at the Leamington Marina on Friday, June 20. OPP Staff Sergeant Pauline Brockman and Constable Steven Duguay were on hand to talk about the implementation of the signs.
SUN photo by Mark Ribble
WHEATLEY Fish Fest 2025!
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
@ TWO CREEKS CONSERVATION
5:00 - 8:00 pm - Kids Events - Inflatable Obstacle Course • Archery Windsor • Face Painting • Nature Crafts with the Wheatley Horticultural Society
5:00 - 11:00 pm - Wheatley Omstead Sharks BBQ • Food Vendors - Bella’s Bites, Domino’s Pizza, Slush Pup Shack • Beverages - Top Dog Brewing Company
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Live music by RYAN BRADLEY
8:00 - 11:00 pm - Live music by GRACE 2 - CELEBRATING THE TRAGICALLY HIP
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
@ WHEATLEY HARBOUR
10:00 am - Kids Treasure Hunt (East Side of Harbour) hosted by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary
10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Vendors Market • Glitter Tattoos • Minnow Tug • Water Balloon Toss • Face Painting
• Gold Mine (Sponsored by SWOC & Dale Holland) • Food & Beverages • Fish Corn Hole • Water Bucket Relay
10:30 am - Tote Box Races - Registration - Races start at 11 am sharp. 12 noon - Local Firefighters Water Barrel Competition (East Side of Harbour)
@ WHEATLEY ARENA
4:30 - 7:00 pm Wheatley’s Famous BROASTED CHICKEN & PICKEREL DINNER by Car Barn Catering Adults $30 • Kids under 12 $15 • Kids under 4 Eat Free 5:00 - 7:00 pm - DENVER BODHAL 8:30 - 11:30 pm - THE JODY RAFFOUL BAND
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
@ UPTOWN WHEATLEY
12:00 pm - Bike Decorating Contest (bring bikes to W.A.P.S.)
12:30 pm - WHEATLEY FISH FEST PARADE (start at Wheatley Arena and head to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church) 2:00 - 5:00 pm - FISH FEST CAR SHOW • Jason Baclig • Wheatley Legion Waddies Tourney at Joe’s Bar @ COULTER PARK
1:45
STRAYS ON STREET
KNIGHTS DONATE RAMP
#4501 recently donated the cost of mate-
an accessible ramp for a resident who was having difficulty getting into and out of his home. The Knights paid for the materials and left it to a crew led by Joe O’Neill to get the job done. They completed it in one day. Here, the crew gathers with the grateful resident and his new ramp. From left are Knight Josh Neznik, Knight Herman DeGoey, resident Rico Festa and Knight Joe O’Neill. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
27 CHEYENNE CT, LEAMINGTON
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JUNE 29•1-3 PM PRICE REDUCED!
$759,000 - Charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in a desirable neighborhood near the marina, parks, golf, and shopping. Features a main floor office, family room with gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen, dining and living rooms, and 2-car garage. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms and a 4-piece bath. The finished lower level includes a rec room, workshop, 3-piece bath, and plenty of storage. Set on a treed lot with patio and shed.
KEVIN BABKIRK@ 519-818-4432
575 TALBOT RD E, LEAMINGTON
$329,900 - Vacant land in the country right off a main road, just a quick drive to Leamington. Perfect for building a new home on a roomy one-acre lot. Great for families looking for some extra space to expand.
BILL BAIRD @ 519-564-6515
LEAMINGTON
$2,590,000 - INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! - Two high profile buildings in the heart of downtown Leamington. A three storey office building with multiple tenants, great road profile, modern updated finishes, on-site parking and reliable cash flow. The second building is a 2 storey with commercial units on main and residential units on upper floor.
LOUIE & BECKY SAAD @ 519-919-7223
$475,000 - This updated 3-level side-split is located in one of the area’s most desirable neighbourhoods, just minutes from parks, the marina, shopping, and walking trails. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a modern kitchen with island, and engineered hardwood throughout the main floor, bright family room with fireplace, grade-level entry and attached garage. Enjoy summer evenings on the sundeck in your private, fenced backyard surrounded by mature trees
KEVIN BABKIRK@ 519-818-4432
kingsvillearchives@gmail.com
Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
WORD
SCRAMBLE
Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to roller coasters.
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Nothing is too much for you to handle right now, Aries. But don’t take on even more as a way to prove something to someone. That could be a recipe for trouble.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Your physical energy is strong right now, Taurus. This may work to your advantage regarding your relationship. Your desire for love and passion is intense right now, so explore it.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Matters of the heart may need a little work right now, Gemini. If things haven’t been going too smoothly, you might have to examine the dynamics of the relationship and make changes.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
You have an incredible passion for life, Cancer. It’s attracting friends and family members into your circle. Partner with someone who shares your energy.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, if things aren’t going smoothly at work, be careful about blaming yourself. You need to look at the bigger picture and figure out who all the players are in this situation.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, even when others may count you out, you can be full of surprises. Do not let a recent success go entirely to your head, however. You still have a lot of work to do.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, even though you may like to plan ahead and take things slowly, sometimes you need to throw caution to the wind. When an opportunity all but falls in your lap, run with it.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, recent conflicts may ignite some mixed feelings, which could prove confusing. Think about solutions that potentially benefit all around you, including yourself.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
You might not be having the best luck right now, Sagittarius, but things can change quickly. Keep your chin up and your eyes set on your goal. Networking may help you move forward.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, if you have any health questions, make an appointment to talk to someone right away. It is important to stay ahead of things.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Something that has been taking up a bulk of your time is finally coming to a close, Aquarius. This will be a big relief and a lot of stress will be lifted in the process.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
People keep coming up to you expecting all of the answers, Pisces. Don’t feel pressured to please everyone. Right now you may be content to enjoy some alone time.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JUNE 22 - Meryl Streep, Actress (76)
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.
Clippings from the Wheatley Journal
Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives
Leamington’s
1985 - The Royal Bank, Wheatley Branch, held their draw for “Leo” the giant lion at the end of May. Jason Bell pulls the name of Dixie Cobby as manager Jack Glover holds the draw ballot box.
Photo of Flag Bearers Margie Luffman and Margaret Lewis at the unveiling of the United Empire Loyalists (UEL) plaque at the four corners on June 20, 2009.
June 1989, Talbot Street East - A section of Leamington’s downtown was razed by fire in late June when a daytime blaze destroyed several buildings on the north side of the street. Here a large group of spectators watches firemen battle the fire.
PINNACLE ACRES
BUYING
REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $17.20/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. No experience or education required. Please apply via email: careers@ pinnacle-acres.com
BUYING ALL GOLD + SILVER - JEWELLERY ALL COINS - $$$ - No obligation estimates - free advice - honest + dependable service. Wed. July 16 at Essex Railway Station, 87 Station St. Essex. Thur., July 17 at Roma Club, 19 Seacliffe Dr. E. Leamington. Fri. July 18 at K of C Hall, 190 Richmond St., Amherstburg. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm all 4 days. Cash Paid for ALL GOLD, SILVER, Jewellery, all coins; Canada, USA, loose coins to complete collections, World War Medals, Windup Watches, Mintsets, Old paper money FREE ESTIMATES NO OBLIGATION **Locally Owned** Always Paying more than the Brochures you get in the mail from the Quebec company. Best to deal Local $$$. Housse calls available for larger amounts. Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 519818-1805. jn10-jl9
SUTTON PLACE APARTMENTS
11 McGaw
an application email gourmetgreenshouse@gmail.com Text or call 519-791-6751
YARD/GARAGE SALE - You have to see it to believe it. Unreal amount of automotive parts, old & new. Yard equipment & even a large selection of household items, clothing in excellent condition (new & slightly used). Downsizing, everything must go! Drive down the driveway at 1757 Division Road, Kingsville, north to the garage for your deals of the day. Lots of parking. Rain or shine. Friday, June 27 thru Monday, July 1 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. jn25
Public Notice of Pesticide Use
The Municipality of Leamington intends to control weeds on curbs, trails and rural bridges beginning on May 26, 2025, weather permitting, and ending October 31, 2025. The application of pesticide will be completed for public health and safety per section 7.1(2) of the Pesticides Act.
Curbs and trails will be treated with AXXE Broad Spectrum Herbicide which contains the active ingredient Ammonium Salt of Fatty Acid 36% (Registration #32719) registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).
Rural bridges will be treated with Roundup Ultra2 Liquid Herbicide, containing the active ingredient glyphosate, present as potassium salt (Registration #28486) or Sicario 540 Herbicide containing the active ingredient glyphosate, present as potassium salt (Registration #34686) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).
Questions or concerns? Please contact:
Ken Brown, Manager of Public Works Municipality of Leamington 519-326-5761
(Collect calls will be accepted)
The Town of Kingsville gathered with officials from Caldwell First Nation on Friday, June 20 at the Kingsville Arena to hoist the Caldwell flag up the flagpole at the arena. From left, prior to replacing the flag, are Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy, Caldwell Councillor Randy DeGraw, Caldwell Chief Nikki van Oirschot, Kingsville Councillor Larry Patterson, Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, Leamington Mayor/Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald and Kingsville Councillor Sheri Lowrie. SUN
Community Calendar
FRIDAY,JUNE 27
COTTAM MOVIE IN THE PARK - E.T. at 9:30 pm at Ridgeview Park, 124 Fox St., Cottam.
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
TWO CREEKS CONCERT - RICK LABONTE & THE BAND OF BROTHERS
- a high energy band delivering rock hits & ballads from every decade. 6:30 pm at Two Creeks Conservaiton Area, Wheatley.
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH of Olinda at 10:30 am with Dr. Christopher Waters. Challenges to the International Legal Order: What can Canada do? 2953 Olinda Side Road, Ruthven. 548-3244352. All are welcome.
TUESDAY, JULY 1
CANADA DAY AT THE KINGSVILLE ARENA at 4:00 pm - Bouncey Castles, Games, Cupcakes, Canadian Tribute Band Buck 20, 1741 Jasperson Dr.
THURSDAY, JULY 3
LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE WITH SABOR LATINO, Mettawas Park, at 7:00 pm - 103 Park St., Kingsville.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
MUSIC WITH THE BAILEYS from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Leamington Marina, 90 Robson Road. Bring a lawn chair.
THURSDAY, JULY 10
LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE WITH MOLLY FERDINAND, Mettawas Park, at 7:00 pm - 103 Park St., Kingsville.
FRIDAY, JULY 11
KINGSVILLE MOVIES IN THE PARK – HAPPY GILMORE at 9:30 pmLakeside Park.
SATURDAY, JULY 12
GARDEN PARTY AT RUTHVEN UNITED CHURCH - 1:00 - 4:00 pm in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada. All ages are welcome to enjoy the beautiful garden, musical entertainment & refreshments. This is a free event.
SATURDAY, JULY 12
PURPLE MARTIN FESTIVAL - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine, Colchester Heritage Schoolhouse Site, 195 Bagot St., Colchester. Vendors, active colonies of purple martins & chimney swifts, guest speakers, bird banding, kids fun & learning centre and more. Free admission. Hosted by Ont. Purple Martin Association.
ONGOING
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www. alanonwindsoressex.com
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.
THE VILLAGE RESOURCE CENTRE WEEKLY EVENTS - 108 Talbot Road East, Wheatley. "Light The Way" Nar-Anon Family Group Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Chair Yoga Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. $10. "Wheatley Warriors" Narcotics Anonymous Group Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 226-484-1004 or visit www. villageresourcecentre.ca. Wheelchair accessible. GriefShare Support Group coming in the fall - Orientation & Registration Event ~ Wednesday, July 30, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY COUNCIL - ADULT DAY PROGRAMJoin 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.
GENTLE EXERCISE at 10:00 am, Wednesdays and Fridays, at Ruthven United Church, 1907 Queen Blvd. No Fee. Registration Required. kingsvillecentre.com.
ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING at 6:30 pm every other Wednesday at Leamington Library, 1 John St. Free to attend. Develop Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. More info: email ErieShoresTM@yahoo. com, Facebook Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org.
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE - 9:00 am to noon, Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays, at 1860 Division Rd. N., Free coffee, cookies, wifi and more.
STEP-IT-UP INDOOR POWER WALKING - Mondays and Fridays at 9:15 am, at Grovedale, 103 Park St., Kingsville. No Fee. Registration required. kingsvillecentre.com.
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE TAI CHI - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Various locations, no fee, registration required. kingsvillecentre.com.
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. East, for those who enjoy
photo by Mark Ribble
SOUTHERN FOOTPRINTS PROCEEDS DONATED
The Southern Footprints Race at Point Pelee National Park — held in April of this year — was able to help out three deserving organizations in the area. Crimestoppers received a cheque earlier this spring, while the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners and Leamington Firefighters Association were presented with cheques on Friday, June 20. From left are Southern Footprints organizer Dave Campbell, Gleaners Chair Greg Tiessen, Southern Footprints Marketing Director Jenn Johns, Southern Footprints Race Coordinator Denise Gaffan, Firefighters Harvey Steinhoff, Mahlia Rosati, Eric Wright, Scott McCallum, Jayden Tannous and Chief Don Willamson. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
There were 15 players out for Friday Night Fun Darts on June 20.
Recording seven wins were Lynn Scott and Dave Vermeiren. Five wins: Jean Teylouni, Larry Evoy and John Balkwill; Gord Crook, Glen Brooker and Jim McClellan. Three wins: Tim Butt and Julie Reid. Two wins: Dan Bachmeier and Dennis Kiss. Zero wins: Bonnie Evoy, Neil Handspiker and Ben Baltzer.
Next Fun Darts Night is Friday, June 27 at Kingsville Legion. Signup is at 7 p.m. and play begins at 7:15.
The Meat Draw winners on June 21 were Ed Martin (2), Tommy Brown (3), Jim McClellan (2), Sly Meredith, Christopher Resendes, Dick Whittle and Carl McCracken, who also won the Ladies Axiliary 50/50 draw.
390 Talbot St. N. Essex 519-776-6447 chrisbabkirk@kenknappford.com
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Count Her In event raises funds for girls in sports
By Deanna Bertrand
Count Her In Sports continues to open doors and raise funds for female athletes locally.
On Saturday, June 21, an afternoon fundraiser was held at Pelee Island Winery with guest speaker Canadian Paralympic Swimming Gold Medalist Danielle Campo. The event helped the organization raise $31,000 last year to aid in keeping girls in sports and providing them with the resources needed.
Count Her In Sports founder Kara Murray hoped to surpass that number this year when all funds from the event are tallied.
The highlights of the evening included live music, food, family activities and games, an awards ceremony, door prizes, raffles and more.
Three-time Paralympic gold medalist, world record holder, celebrated speaker, author and coach Danielle Campo highlighted her life and
her Olympic journey to a crowd of eager young athletes and parents in attendance.
She said after being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at a very young age, she found her love for swimming while learning to build her muscles in the pool.
“As a family we choose to focus on the things I can do, and not on the things I can’t do,” she told the crowd.
After hours of physiotherapy and agony, one
of her physiotherapists suggested she try the exercises in the water, she said. And that was a game changer for her — in the water she could be fast.
She developed a competitive spirit and the birth of an Olympic dream.
That opened up a new world for her, one where she would earn a total of 17 Paralympic and world medals when she retired from competition in 2006.
“As a young athlete, I never knew that I was building the tools I would
one day need to survive,” she said.
Those same skills she used to build strength and persevere in competition were now the skills she needed when she found herself fighting for her life a few years ago after giving birth to her daughter and developing a severe sepsis infection.
Campo shares the story in her memoir, “Resurrections: My Will to Survive is Olympian.”
Several awards were also given out at the event
to local top athletes for their achievements in sports: Alex Dominato, Coach of the Year; April Quimby, Perseverance Award; Gemma Melo, Rising Star Award; Emmersyn Jadischke, Count Her In Sports Legacy Award; Hayden Kovac, Teammate of the Year and Team of the Year Award: Lakeshore U11 Girls - The Do Good Girls.
For more information on Count Her In Sports visit countherinsports. com.
This year’s award winners were, back row, from left to right: Alex Dominato, Coach of the Year; April Quimby, Perseverance Award; Gemma Melo, Rising Star Award; Emmersyn Jadischke, Count Her In Sports Legacy Award; Hayden Kovac, Teammate of the Year; and Kara Murray, founder of Count Her In Sports. Middle: Tessa Thomson. Front row, Team of the Year: Lakeshore U11 Girls - The Do Good Girls, from left to right: Ainsley Johnson, Lauren Meadows, Madison Villemaire, Finley Kovac, Eleanor Hopkins and Peyton Trepanier. Absent from photo are team members Olivia Lenarduzzi Remi Oliver, Nora Jobin, Joni Siddall, Ava Saad, Vivienne Delaroche and Madison Muldoon.
Canadian Paralympic Swimming gold medalist Danielle Campo shares her story with a group of young athletes at the Count Her In Sports event held at Pelee Island Winery Saturday night.
Indie Williamson, 8, Kingsville poses with Olympic Champion Danielle Campo.
Plenty of fun was had by all in attendance. On the left, eightyear-old Shae Lowrie tried on costumes in the photo booth. On the right, Avery Dunn, 14, and Mackenna Krushelniski, 14, with softball cookies from Crumbs. Deanna Bertrand photos
ACE AT TALBOT TRAIL
Sam Chacko scored a hole-in-one on the challenging turtle-backed 9th hole on Monday, June 16 at Talbot Trail Golf Course as part of his regular round in the Monday night Men’s League. His playing partners Andrew Thiessen, Ted Klassen and Chris Tiessen witnessed the shot. Andrew advised what club to use, Chris gauged the wind and Ted said “Good luck”. Sam laughed and hit his gap wedge. The shot — witnessed by about 40 people on the patio — was a towering shot that travelled 105 yards, landing just in front of the pin, bounced twice and rolled in. The roar from the crowd was heard across the course and the celebration and stories continued into the wee hours.
Photo courtesy of Talbot Trail Golf Course
Leamington District Chamber of Commerce 2025 Golf Tournament
Thank you! Thank you!
We want to extend our thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s golf tournament such a success. What a wonderful day it was!
To our sponsors — thank you for your incredible support and generosity. Your commitment to our community made this event possible, and we are truly grateful.
To all the players — thank you for coming out, sharing your time, and bringing such great energy to the course. It was wonderful to see so much sportsmanship and fun throughout the day.
To our volunteers — your hard work behind the scenes kept everything running smoothly. We couldn’t have done it without you.
And to our winners — congratulations! Your skill and enthusiasm made the day even more exciting. We celebrate your wellearned success.
With gratitude to all our supporters, including: Cogeco, Bilokraly/Chamber Plan, Cancunsito, S&S Produce, Piroli Group Developments, Pelee Lighthouse Life & Financial Ltd., Uni-Fab, Fleming Fast Freight, WFCU, BMO, Baird AE, Best Western Plus, Essex Power, Payworks, HearingLife Canada Ltd., UE Enclosures, Pinchin, Venvi Leamington/Kingsville, OntAgri Energy, HUB, Southpoint Publishing, Evergreen Memorial Park Co. Ltd., RBC, Baker Tilly Trillium LLP, Garganta Homes, Rotary Club of Leamington, TWEPI, Essex Weld Solutions Inc., Jose’s, Crave, Erie Shores Golf & Country Club, Eddie’s Sports Bar, Kingsville Brewery, Speedprint, Pure Flavor— and the many who stepped up to donate door prizes.
June scramble at Talbot Trail
By Bob McLean
There were 62 Talbot Trail senior men’s golf league members who participated in the June scramble. Mother Nature smiled on them with a beautiful golfing day, and Derek and his staff had the course in superb condition.
Richard Humber hit an outstanding CP shot to within 7½ feet of the #7 pin. Ray La Pierre’s spectacular CP shot on #9 came within two feet of a hole in one. Paul Brown’s incredible winning LP putt on #2 was 39 feet. Richard, Ray and Paul each won a sleeve of new golf balls, and all team players from T6G1, T5G1 and T1G3 won $10 TT gift cards.
Two teams tied with terrific 33s. By a draw, T1G1 nipped out T5G1. The winning team mem-
bers were Kreug, Randy Bradley, Mac Hyatt and Dan Tymec. Second place players were Gerry Becigneul, Trigger, Dave Dent and Ray.
A third-place tie for the two teams who fired 34s was decided by a draw.
T6 G1 third place winners were Pearcie, Conrad Babkirk, Paul Harrison and Richard Humber.
Fourth place went to T8G2, Chopper, Nick Peters, Dave Chambers and Gary Wilson. T3G1 nipped out T3G2, as they both tied for the
Most Honest group by shooting 39s. All players received various numbers of new Kirkland golf balls depending on how they finished.
There were a series of Talbot Trail gift card draws. Two players received $75 cards. Four other players obtained one of $25, $20, $15 or $10. Thank you to Ray Foster for selling the tickets for the successful raffle.
The new Talbot Trail club manager, Mackenna, and her staff members Hanley and Alyssa, prepared delicious burgers and beans.
Also, members extend special thanks to Fuzzy (markers), Wiz and Joe Drummond for helping to get the players into their respective groups. Next scramble will be on July 22.
Erie Shores Senior Men scores
The following are the June 16 golfing results of the Erie Shores Senior Men’s League.
The draw winners were Mark MacDonald and Don Chalcraft.
Closest to the hole on
#3 was Jim Dueckman and on #16 Norm Beattie.
The longest putt was on #4 by Doug Brown and #14 by Guy Mcintyre.
The three low net winners were Jim Pick 65, Gary Alderson 66 and Stefan Kowal 66.
The first-place team at +9 was Bill Manery, Cam Perrault, Jamie Arquette and Wayne Quinn. In second at +8 by retrogression was John Mills, Gary Alderson, John Campbell and Francis Balsam. Third, also at +8, went to Cam McKay, Robert Hudders and Jerry Meloche. Fourth place at +4 was by Jerry Mallard, Todd Townsend, Bryce Phillips and Richard Leslie.
The low rounds for the day were by Cam Pereault 77 and Dan McQueen 79.
Guy McIntyre birdied #1, Cam Pereault #1 and #11, Dave Binder #2 and #8, Bill Manery #3, Ken Luxford, John Campbell and Jerry Mallard #6, Gary Alderson #6 and #12, Kevin Joh #7, Norm Beattie #7 and #16, Dan McQueen and Jim Pick #8, Ollie Mastronardi #9, Doug Quan #10, Cecil Mendel, Robert Hudders and Claudio Sabelli #16, and Bob Sutherland finished the birdies with his on #17.
Your support allows the Chamber to continue serving our business community all year long.
Thank you again — we can’t wait to see you next year.
HOUSE LEAGUE SOCCER SEASONS WRAP UP
Both Wheatley and Leamington Minor Soccer Associations wrapped up their house league soccer seasons this past weekend with Wheatley holding their windup on Saturday, June 21 and Leamington holding theirs on Sunday, June 22. In Wheatley on Saturday, players dodged raindrops in the early part of the day, but the sun eventually made an appearance. In the left photo, Lil Hil’s (yellow) defends against Faubert Catering (orange) in a U11 game on Saturday morning. In the right photo, Policella Farms (yellow) took on Reis
game in Leamington on Sunday morning.
Kingsville Friendly Club meets for weekly card games
Kingsville Friendly Club president Jean Kuipers welcomed 40 out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Tuesday, June 17.
Bridge: Case Mulder 4550, Kim Hamm 4280, Jean Kuipers 3316. Euchre: Gail Burns 90, Cathy Dewhurst 88, Ted Gaffan 87. Most lone hands: Willy Fittler 6. Cribbage: Sue Girardin 925, Nancy Cassels 919, Stuart Wheelton 879. Pepper: Rick Wynants 324, Bill Fielding 259, Ken Salter 231. Most peppers: Bill Fielding 5.
Door prize winners were Roy Trowell, Kathy Hedge and Nancy Taylor. The snack was strawberries and ice cream served by the Lunch Committee.
There were 55 out to play cards on Friday, June 20, welcoming back Lorraine McAdam.
Bridge: Roy Trowell 3870, Alta Van Vliet 3320, Bert Patrick 3310. Euchre: Dave Patterson 108, Cathy Dewhurst 97, Stuart Wheelton 94. Most lone hands: Dave Patterson 8. Pepper: Jim McLachlan 290, Ted Gaffan 281, Winnie Moore 272. Most peppers: LouAnne McLachlan, Moe Hansen and Ted Gaffan with 7 each.
Door prize winners were Nancy Taylor, Dave Snider and Lois Charrette. Allison and John Bigley served a delicious snack of fruit and Timbits.
Appliance (blue) in a U9
SUN photos by Mark Ribble
Celebrate Canada Day with a Splash of Colour!
In celebration of Canada Day, the office of MPP Trevor Jones is excited to announce a Canada Day Colouring Contest for children in our community!
This is a fun and festive way for kids to show their Canadian pride and creativity. The contest is open to children of ages 4-12, with prizes for winners in different age categories. All entries should be dropped off to our local constituency offices or to our office email: trevor.jones@pc.ola.org.
Please note all entries received after the deadline of July 11th will not be included in our contest. We thank everyone for participating and look forward to receiving such creative artwork from all of you.
Child’s Name:
Age:
Day Colouring Contest Entry Form MPP Trevor Jones Chatham-Kent – Leamington
