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By Mark Ribble Despite a brisk breeze and cool temperatures, dozens of people showed up for the official opening of Wheatley’s Aboretum and Learning Trail on Saturday, April 20.

The morning featured outdoor yoga, tree-planting demonstrations and native plant giveaways by the Wheatley Horticultural Society, as well as a children’s play area and refreshments.

After an address by Horticultural Society President Sophie Jefferson and Past President Donna Matier, the ribbon was cut and the public was welcomed to explore the new trails, trees and stationary exercise equipment.

Matier — the chairperson of the project — said the idea stemmed from a conversation with long-time Wheatley resident Grant Bowman, the namesake for the Grant Bowman Trail on Talbot Street East.

The Grant Bowman Trail was named by the Horticultural Society in October of 2020 as part of their beautification efforts.

“Grant suggested doing something similar with the area behind the arena, back by the berms,” said Matier. “After walking the property and realizing how big the area was, I approached the board members of the Wheatley Horticultural Society to develop this into a learning centre.”

The board was enthusiastic about the idea and enlisted the help of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and also approached Christine Hopper at Wheatley Area Public School, who immediately had her Grade 6

class get to work on ideas they’d like to see along the trail.

In January 2022, they were approved for a grant and with help from Ward 1 councillors Lauren Anderson and Melissa Harrigan, the municipality was on board.

Fast forward to this past month and the Horticultural Society has been hard at work preparing for Saturday’s opening by planting trees, applying mulch and sprucing up the area.

Phase one of the trails was completed in August 2023 and work has continued throughout the past several months to make the dream a reality.

“Congratulations to the Horticultural Society for bringing this project to what it is today,” said Harrigan.

In her speech, Matier thanked everyone involved in making it happen, from the municipality to the BIA, to all companies and individuals who had a hand in executing the idea. In a community like Wheatley, there were many people to thank.

Chatham-Kent Leamington MP Dave Epp was on hand with Chatham-Kent Leamington MPP Trevor Jones, both there to represent the upper levels of government.

“There’s a saying, it takes a village,” said Epp. “It’s so true because it really does.”

The arboretum and learning trail is open to all and located behind Wheatley Area Arena at the back of the property.

Future plans include a continuation of the trail to connect it back to the front of the arena area.

These four youngsters had a blast at the children’s play area set up for the opening of the Wheatley Arboretum and Learning Trail on Saturday, April 20. At the top, from left, are Esmé George, Lila Ribble and Maddy Brown. In front is Clara Brown. More photos are on page 2.

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WHEATLEY ARBORETUM AND LEARNING TRAIL - From Page 1

Sophie Jefferson and Donna Matier hold the ribbon ends after the ceremony to open the Wheatley Arboretum and Learning Trail on Saturday, April 20.

Chatham-Kent Ward 1 Councillor Melissa Harrigan tries out some of the stationary exercise equipment along the Learning Trail, with a little help from MP Dave Epp, left, and MPP Trevor Jones.

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Earth Day paint project at St. John de Brebeuf

By Paul Forman Grade 4 students at St. John de Brebeuf had a unique opportunity to create their own art piece as Mrs. Teixeira’s class took part in a virtual lesson with Indigenous artist Moses Lunham of the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.

When asked what she hoped her students would gain from the April 22nd art experience, Teixeira said, “I want my students to gain an appreciation for our earth and all the beauty it provides.”

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was just the first of many activities planned for the classes at the Kingsville school as they have decided to really step it up and have an entire Earth Week.

“Our students have been planning activities with their teachers, we just had a schoolyard cleanup,” said Principal Cassia Hebert proudly.

“We have a gardening club that has just started and they are building their own planter boxes.”

Hebert added, “A student actually wrote me a letter to start up the gar-

dening club. Our kids are great at advocating for things that they would like to see at our school.”

The celebration of the earth extends into next week as well with Leamington artist Andrea Niven working with students and staff on a mural that will transform one of the walls in the learning commons.

“The mural will visually incorporate the Seven Grandfather Teachings,” Hebert said. “The students will share in the process and each will be part of a living story.”

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Cool temps no deterrent for 352 Southern Footprints participants

By Mark Ribble A cool overcast morning greeted 352 participants and another 100 or so spectators as the 21st Southern Footprints race took place near the tip of Point Pelee National Park on Sunday, April 21.

While the amount raised has yet to be tallied, race organizer Dave Campbell said a cheque presentation to Crime Stoppers is expected to take place soon.

With race coordinator Denise Gaffan and race marketing director Jenn Johns making the event happen through their tireless work, Campbell says he’s happy knowing everything is taken care of.

First up was the popular Southpoint Sun mascot dash, with nine mascots taking part in this year’s race.

For the third year in a row, the Windsor War-

Xavier Chauvin, 11, crossed the finish line first in the kids run.

locks mascot Blaze the Dragon was the runaway winner. He defeated such local standouts as Bomber (Windsor Spitfires), Sunny (Southpoint Sun) and Sparky the Fire Dog. The Kids 1k dash then took place with about 50 children taking part.

All participants received medals, tote bags, towels, water and nourishment, along with a healthy round of applause from

those waiting along the finish line area.

The walkers and runners then took to the course, traversing an area of roadway, beach-side trails and forest before returning to the Visitor Centre.

The Pure Flavor 5k race finished in good time with Meg Mooney taking top female and David Owens top male.

The Leamington Chrysler 10k race featured Sara

Southpoint Sun representative Mackenzie Dresser, who was also a 5k participant, presents the Southpoint Sun award to Blaze the Dragon from Windsor Warlocks.

Archer as the ladies winner and Michael Horrobin as the male winner.

The Crime Stoppers 15k race was dominated by Tyler Jones, who finished his 15k before a lot of runners finished their 10k. Jones took top honours on the male side while Meghan Howell was the top female.

Two special participants were highlighted as Armande Pieschke, 86 — who

travelled all the way from Sault Ste. Marie — met up with 85-year-old Chet Gibula of Leamington for a special introduction before the race. Both participated in the 5k event.

Armande, who was running alongside her daughter, said she hasn’t participated in a run in about five years, but was a regular marathon runner for many years.

Erie Shores HealthCare CEO Kristin Kennedy was at the finish line handing out tote bags, alongside her niece, Hadley.

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The Crime Stoppers 15k race was won by Tyler Jones, third from left, and Meghan Howell, second from right, and were presented with plaques by Denise Gaffan and Jenn Johns, with Crime Stoppers representative Denise Pelaccia on the far right.

The Leamington Chrysler 10k winners were Sara Archer, second from left, and Michael Horrobin, third from left, flanked by Denise Gaffan and Jenn Johns.

The Pure Flavor 5k race produced a pair of local winners, with race coordinator Denise Gaffan on the left, female 5k winner Meg Mooney, male winner David Owens and race marketing director Jenn Johns.

Speedprint was honoured by organizers for their continued sponsorship and involveThe day’s oldest competitors were Chet Gibula, 85, ment in the event. Here, Dave Campbell, left, and Armande Pieschke, 86, meeting for the first right, presents a plaque of appreciation to time with race coordinator Denise Gaffan in the middle. Brian Cornies.

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Whatever floats your boat, or ‘almost’ your boat

As the water sports season arrives in the Sun Parlour, I’m lamenting the fact that I almost owned a boat last week.

And not just any boat — a 2024 Tracker Targa, complete with motor and trailer.

And I guess, in the end, I didn’t “almost own it”.

There was only one available in the

annual roll-up-to-win contest and as the contest closed at the end of March, I figured I was done with that for another year.

Last Wednesday morning, however, things changed drastically, if only for a fleeting couple of hours.

My ‘recap’ email arrived, outlining how many virtual rolls of the rim I per-

Bill Stasso’s 1938 Chrysler sedan Leamington resident Bill Stasso contacted me a few years ago after his dad passed away (also Bill Stasso) and showed me a photo of his dad with his first car. Son Bill asked if I could identify the make and year.

Bill’s request took me back to 1957 and age 15 when I landed my first summer job washing cars on the used car lot of Ray Young, our local Pontiac-Buick dealer. One day it rained so I sat inside the used car lot office (now at

Heritage Village) and found in the old wooden desk the 1942 Used Car Sales Hand- Bill Sherk book of Features published by GM of Canada and listing all had a Windsor retail makes from 1935 to 1941. price of $1,245 and without trunk was $1,230.

I still have that book.

With photos from 1937 And the number ’41 on to 1941, I found Bill Stas- the front license plate so’s 1938 Chrysler on tells us the year this page 52. The engine was photo was taken.

Always looking for stoa flathead six with 95 ries.

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formed this year and what my winnings were.

To my shock and surprise, the first prize on the list was the boat and trailer package, courtesy of Cabela’s and worth $68,000.

I said to myself, “self, I don’t remember rolling up anything that read boat,” but I did remember all of the other prizes they listed, like free three-month subscriptions to stuff I don’t need, a few coffees and one donut.

So, I was excited as I announced to my co-workers that I’d won the boat package and that I’d better hone up on my boating and fishing skills.

After the initial shock wore off, I thought I’d better contact their head office to see if I indeed had won the boat.

My patience — or lack thereof — didn’t allow me to wait for their reply through email.

I felt like a fish out of water as my wife suggested I call them, but finding a number online was like looking for a canoe in a sea of freighters.

I thought that it was time to sink or swim and I decided to drag a line and see what I could find out.

So, I stopped at the Leamington location and asked for a phone number.

They didn’t know and the manager was in a meeting, so I called the customer service line listed on the contest page.

Even though their automated options weren’t anything to do with the roll-up contest, I thought if I got a human on the line, at least I could ask the question:

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“Where’s my boat?”

After over an hour wait, I gave up and came back to the office to discover that someone had searched on X (Twitter) and found that thousands of other app users had also won the boat.

Turns out we were all in the same boat!

My first thought was, “How are they going to afford to award a boat and trailer to every one of us?”

But as things usually go with me, alas, there is no boat in my future. Another email received the next day told me that the email was sent out mistakenly and I did not win a boat — not even a trailer.

Not even a tacklebox — I would have settled for that.

While it sounded fishy to me, I remained calm and brushed it off as just some sort of unfortunate incident. They really reeled me in, I guess.

I recall the last time this happened, at least I got a free coffee and donut as part of the “settlement” and I wasn’t even part of the mistake that time.

I’m holding out for a bagel this time.

I’ll float the idea to the local manager and see what I can do.

After all, I’m a long-suffering Leafs fan and that’s where “that guy” got his start.

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It was so sad to hear that Alfio Golini passed away earlier this month at the incredible age of 98. Mr. Golini, as I always called him, was a fine gentleman who had a contemporary Italian music show that played every Sunday morning on Cheer Radio since it opened in 1955.

When I first arrived in Leamington back in mid-September of 1977 at CHYR, I was in for a few surprises, the biggest one being the music played on Sunday mornings from 6:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. There was a half-hour of German music, a half-hour of Hungarian music, a half-hour of Ukrainian music and then three hours of Italian music, not to mention a Leamington Baptist Church Service to follow at 11:00 a.m.

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Symphony presents Superheroes The Windsor Symphony Orchestra made a stop at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex gymnasium on Friday, April 19 as they presented their concert ‘Superheroes’.

Maestro Robert Franz led the orchestra as they

played music from all of the favourite superhero movies, encouraging patrons and families to dress as their favourite superhero.

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500 trees being planted at Mersea Park In a collaborative effort to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Leamington and the 75th anniversary of the Leamington Horticultural Society, the Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee, in partnership with the Leamington Horticultural Society and supported by

the Municipality of Leamington, is set to enhance the local ecosystem by planting 500 native trees and shrubs at Mersea Park using the Miyawaki method of afforestation.

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To prepare for this project, the Municipality of Leamington is currently removing existing non-native vegetation and laying a thick layer of wood chips to suppress regrowth. The area will then be densely planted — three plants per square metre — and fenced to protect young saplings from deer and rabbits.

The Miyawaki method ensures rapid growth by mimicking natural forest conditions, potentially maturing the forest in just 20 years — a significant acceleration compared to traditional reforestation efforts.

Since community involvement is pivotal for the success of this project the municipality is calling on a few volunteers to join them in making a difference during the planting event, which is scheduled for Thursday, April 25 at 9 am at Mersea Park.

You can volunteer by emailing leamingtonhorticulturalsociety@gmail. com.

PROPOSED SPLASHPAD AT MERSEA PARK Work will begin this spring on the rejuvenation of Mersea Park on Point Pelee Drive and part of that project will be a new splash pad complete with washrooms, changing rooms and a mechanical room with storage for municipal tools and equipment. Above is an artist’s rendering of what the splashpad will look like. Photo courtesy of the Municipality of Leamington

Wheatley Legion News

Wheatley Branch 324 Nominations and Elections will be held at the next general meeting on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club. Members, please try to attend and cast your vote on who will serve on the Branch Executive for the next two years.

The Zone A-2 Golf Tournament is Saturday, June 1 at Talbot Trail Golf Club in Wheatley. Deadline to sign up is May 4.

All paid-up Legion members in good standing are eligible to play. Sign up at Talbot Trail golf course.

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gible to play. Text or call Jim McClellan at 519-8254816 for more info.

Winners of the April 20 Meat Draws were Samantha Corless, Judy Pickle, Joyce Epplett (2), John Balkwill (2), Carl McCracken, Mary Ann Guyitt, Mike Simpson, Chris Ouellette and Doug Stevenson. Jan Watson won the L.A. 50/50 draw.

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Happy 100th Birthday Floyd Cascadden ~ April 24, 2024~

Brothers Murray, 93, and Teddy, 96, wish Floyd a Happy 100th Birthday!

Floyd lives at Chartwell Kingsville with his wife Virgery.

They will celebrate their 74th Wedding Anniversary on April 27, 2024.

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory

Michael “Mike” Tassey

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We think about you always, we talk about you still, You have never been forgotten, and you never will.

We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain, To walk and guide us through our lives, until we meet again.

The world changes from year to year, Our lives from day to day, But the love and memory of you, Shall never pass away.

Your Loving Family

Brother Derrick and Family

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

KDHS Send-Off committee looking for volunteers The committee in charge of the Send-Off Social being held at Kingsville District High School on May 3 is looking for volunteers to help plan and execute the event.

A volunteer fair is being

held in the high school cafeteria on Monday, April 29 at 7 pm for those who would like to be involved in the Send-Off event.

If you have questions about volunteering, you

can attend the event or email kingsvilledhssac@ gmail.com.

All students who volunteer will receive volunteer hours and all members of the community are welcome to attend.

Uni-Fab holding open house Saturday

Uni-Fab will be holding a community open house on Saturday, April 27 from 10 am to 2 pm at their location at 477 Highway 77

north of Leamington.

The newly-renovated office space will be on display for members of the community to see and in-

teract with Uni-Fab team members and connect with staff.

A ribbon cutting will take place at 11 am.

Kingsville Friendly Club report President Bob Bell welcomed 36 members out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Tuesday, April 16. Scores in Bridge: Jean Kuipers 4190, Case Mulder 3810, Mandy Hric 3800. Euchre: Bill Fielding 103, Willy Fittler 99, Kathy Hedge 95. Most lone hands: Willy Fittler with 6. Cribbage: Dave Patterson 840, Sue Girardin 814, Nancy Cassels 779.

Door prize winners were Ken Martinuik, Kevin Antaya and Kathleen Wigfield. Thanks to Nan-

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There were 49 members out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Friday, April 19, welcoming Kathy Hedge as the newest member. Thanks to Rene Everaert for the jigsaw puzzles to share with everyone.

Scores in Bridge: Bob Bell 5050, Kim Hamm 4860, Alta Van Vliet 4040.

Euchre: John Gerhardt 98, Dave Malley 85, Ed Fraser 81. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt with 6. Pepper:

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Giovanna Barraco

Giovanna Barraco (nee Bileti), 88 years, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 15, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late John Barraco (1998). Loving and devoted mother of the late Tony (1971), Rocco (Sheryll), Anna Barraco-Nolfo (Frank), Peter (Daniela Munteanu).

Cherished Nonna of John ( Julie), Tony, Leonardo (Daphne), Juliano (Lisa), Alessandro, Felicia (Andrew), Jonathon (Nichole), Alex, Sierra, Joshua, and proud GreatNonna of Rocco and Saphira. Dear sister of Antonina Minaudo (late Carlo), Caterina Flores (late Giuseppe), late Frank Bileti (Maria), Vita Marano (late Frank), Paolo Bileti (Donna). Special sister-in-law of all her late brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Pietro Barraco, Mattia Pace (Vincenzo), Agatha Rugirello (Vito), Marietta Pellegrino (Stefano), Girolamo Barraco (Paola), Diego Barraco (Giacoma), Giuseppa Minaudo (Andrea), Carlo Barraco (Lucrezia).

Adored aunt of her numerous nieces and nephews.

Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Tom Ferrara officiating. Entombment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Down Syndrome Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.

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

Domenico Sabelli

March 18, 1934 – April 20, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Domenico Sabelli on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Elisira Sabelli (Grossi) for 63 years.

Cherished father of Mary (Lucio) Giurissevich, Rita ( Joe) DiGiorgio and Donna (Marc) Fortuna. Adored nonno of Adriana (Kurtis), Joseph (Brittany), Alissa, Jessica (Kevin), Marco and Matteo. Dear brother of the late Serafina (Angelo) and Angiolina Sabelli. He will be missed by his in-laws Raffaele Sabelli, Irma (Bruno) Ingratta, Ermie (Gino) Rosati, Carl (Rina) Grossi, many nieces and nephews, and extended family.

Nothing mattered more to Domenico than his family; he was our nurturer and mentor. He was a truly kind, loving, patient, faithful and dependable man who found joy in helping others and expected nothing in return. Domenico was always the calm in the chaos of life and could be counted on in good times and bad. He valued hard work and was proud to work in farming and construction for many years.

He loved gardening and enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labour with family, friends and neighbours.

We want to thank everyone who touched Domenico’s life; he appreciated each of you.

Visiting is at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday from 6-8 p.m., and on Friday, April 26, 2024 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, from 10 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. Entombment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Erie Shores Health Foundation.

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

Proof of obituary to run April 24, 2024

UMEI Lightning Robotics (Team 8081) after winning the Excellence in Engineering Award at the Ontario Provincial Sun Shannon Douglas, Sharon Latam, Nathan Ribble, Cameron Douglas. In back, Championships. InSouthpoint front, left to right: left to right: $200 John Fittler, Jocelyn Giroux, Christina Janzen, Tayler Wiens, Phil Brown, Hannah Omstead, Aidan Brown, plus $26 HST = $226 Cole Baptista, Madison Gosselin, Liam Brown, Ben Recker, Amirah Wieler, Vivienne Fittler, Nick Driedger.

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UMEIsun@southpointsun.ca Robotics team third in competition Thanks.

After hours of planning, Fortissimo, made headcoding, building and test- lines for its sleek design ing, UMEI Christian High and incredible abilities,” School’s Lightning Robot- said Aidan. “Weighing ics Team 8081’s robot was 150 pounds and reachready for competition in ing speeds of 15 feet per this year’s FIRST Robotics second, Fortissimo feaChallenge. tures a swerve drivetrain This year’s challenge, for unmatched agility on Crescendo, required ro- the field. Fortissimo is bots to pick up circular equipped with two camrings and shoot them into eras and is powered by different targets to score machine learning to detect points both during the au- game rings with remarktonomous portion and the able accuracy. In addition, driver portion. it utilizes its cameras to Lead builder, Grade 12 scan QR codes placed strastudent Aidan Brown, de- tegically around the field, scribes this year’s robot. ensuring precise navi“UMEI’s robot, named gation to autonomously

Rosina Gossmann

Rosina “Rosa” Gossmann, 91 years, passed away peacefully at Erie Shores Hospice on Monday, April 15, 2024 with family at her side.

Beloved wife of the late Anton (2020).

Predeceased by her Proof of obituary to run parents Daniel and Johanna Schneider.

Loving mother of Lilli April 24, 2024 Frederick (Randy), Southpoint Sun Peter Gossmann (Dina) plus $26 HST = $226 and Tony $200 Gossmann ( Joyce). Dear Oma of Mallory (Darrell), Marlene (Taylor), Kori (Taylor), (Billie-Jo), Jennifer ( Jason), Zachary AnyPaul changes please email (Sarah), Erika and Andy. Proud great-grandmother of Arya, sun@southpointsun.ca Roland, Alice, Isla, Bryce, Milo, late Stanley (2022), Cole, Maverick, Deacon, JackThanks. and Ezra. Survived by her siblings in Germany, Daniel Schneider, Hannelore Miller and Resi Bindner.

Rosa and Anton came to Canada in 1954 and worked endlessly to provide a better life for their family. Nothing gave Rosa more joy than spending time with her family and friends. Although our hearts ache today, we find comfort in the many happy memories of our time together.

The family would like to thank Dr. Burgess, the staff and volunteers of Erie Shores Hospice for their kindness, care and compassion. Sincerest thanks as well to Rosewood Erie Glen Manor, SE Health and Care Co-ordinator Kathy.

Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631) Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service to celebrate Rosa’s life at 11 a.m. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery followed.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated.

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

shoot and place rings to which broke a world rescore points. In the final cord for the highest score seconds of the match, For- by a losing team and the tissimo hoists itself into highest combined score, the air using a climbing and then they broke those system.” records in the next match Team 8081 competed at by scoring 125-127. two qualifying events – Unfortunately, Team one at Georgian College in 8081 was eliminated right Barrie and one at the Uni- before semi-finals. They versity of Windsor – both finished 26th in Ontario of which they finished in out of 138 teams, just one third place. place short of qualifying These events bought for the World Championthem a ticket to the Pro- ships in Houston, Texas. vincial Championships This is a significant imin Mississauga April 4-6 provement over last year’s where they competed placement of 35th. against the best teams in Team 8081 was awardOntario, most of them ed the Excellence in Enfrom schools of 1,000+ gineering award at all students. Team 8081’s ro- three events, including at bot was noticed across the Provincials. This award competition, as were the celebrates the team that team’s signature yellow demonstrates a profescapes and team spirit. sional approach to the The team finished qual- design process, and the ifying rounds with a design reflects an engiwinning record and was neering solution to a spechosen by the sixth-place cific problem. Safety Capalliance to compete in the tain Jocelyn Giroux also Proof of obituary to run Provincial playoffs. won Safety All-Star at all The robot performed three events, which recogwell, and the team had 24,nized April 2024her above all other some outstanding come- 100 teams as the safety Southpoint Sun who went above back victories. However, captain the matches$200 that they to create a culplusdid $26 and HSTbeyond = $226 lose were incredibly close ture of safety.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 28 GIRARDIN FAMILY - Any and all descendants of the Girardin family from Point Pelee National Park, there will be a get-together at 11:00 am at the DeLaurier Homestead at Point Pelee. Please bring your family and make a day of it.

MONDAY, APRIL 29 A VOLUNTEER FAIR WILL BE HELD at 7:00 pm. in the Kingsville District High School Cafeteria. Volunteers are needed for the Send Off Social being held May 31 to mark the end of an era at KDHS. All members of the community are welcome. Students will receive volunteer hours. For more info email kingsvilledhssac@gmail.com TUESDAY, APRIL 30 REID FUNERAL MONDAY AFTERNOON GOLF LEAGUE MEET & GREET 3:30-4:30 pm at Leamington Roma Club. Come sign up for a great season of golf. More info available at erieshoresgolf.com THURSDAY, MAY 2 ROTARY CLUB OF LEAMINGTON’S WALK, WINE & DINE - 5:30-9:00 pm. Dine at 3 local restaurants, apps and dessert served at The Bank Theatre. Tickets $75 each. Email walkwineanddinerotary@ gmail.com for details. Fundraiser for Rotary Club’s project for Migrant Worker Mental Health.

FRIDAY, MAY 3 GUARDIAN MARINE RESCUE - PASTA & TRIVIA FUNDRAISER. Doors open 5:00 pm, 62 King St. East, Harrow. Tickets $50. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to Guardian Marine Rescue. More info: HLucier@guardianmarinerescue.ca SATURDAY, MAY 4 WHEATLEY LIBRARY - MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU - Visit Wheatley Library to experience the force with a Star Wars craft and activities. If you complete your activity pack, you can sign your own Jedi Knight certificate!

SUNDAY, MAY 5 MUSICAL FUNDRAISER FEATURING THE CONNECTION (Brad & Lynn Bailey), Bob & Bonnie Dawson & more - from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Free will offering.

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TUESDAY, MAY 14 ESSEX COUNTY - ONTARIO ANCESTORS MAY WEBINAR: at 7:00 p.m.

Speaker: Verity Johnson. Topic: an overview of the valuable family history website FamilySearch.org. Free and open to everyone. Go to https://essex.ogs.on.ca for Zoom link to register.

SATURDAY, MAY 18 ESSEX COUNTY MODEL TRAIN CLUB OPEN HOUSE - from 10:00 am 3:00 pm in the back room at South Point Community Church, 475 Bevel Line, Leamington. Entrance at front, take hallway to the rear.

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

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if others have underestimated you or written you off in the past, you will have an opportunity to prove them wrong this week, even if you already know the truth.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Your keen eye for detail has you pointing out a mistake that may have cost someone a lot of money, Virgo. Your reward could be a promotion or another commendation.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Making room for your needs right now is challenging as others seem to require all of the attention, Libra. You will have a chance to balance the scales soon enough.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Right now you may be reluctant to commit or comment on an issue that is affecting some in your circle, Scorpio. You can get involved once you dig further and do your own research.

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Thinking about all of the things in your life that may not be going to plan could have you feeling down, Aquarius. Flip the perspective and start focusing on the right things.

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FORM 6 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LEAMINGTON Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on May 29, 2024, at the Leamington Municipal Office, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington Ontario.

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

Description of Land: Roll No. 37 06 830 000 01650 0000; 830 MERSEA RD. 10, STAPLES; PIN 75087-0085 (LT); PT LT 8 CON 9 MERSEA PT 1-2 12R5616 S/T R1193187; LEAMINGTON; File No. 22-53 According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $181,000.00 Minimum tender amount: $31,832.17 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property.

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

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

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

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

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

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Laura Rauch CPA, CMA Treasurer The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North Leamington ON N8H 2Z9 519-326-5761 Ext. 1201 lrauch@leamington.ca www.leamington.ca

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Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs 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.

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 I.O.O.F. Building on1950s.

Prince Street, Ruthven (now demolished). The Oddfellows Hall was a major gathering the late 1940s or early

place for local groups in the early 1900s – concerts, weddings, dances and church services. During WW II, because of a shortage of labour, women, children and older people volunteered as farm labourers under the A Ontario The young women, called Farmerettes,of were in this building. Sleeping LookFarm atService.

Leamington’ s Past courtesy C.housed Scott Holland quarters were on the upper floor and a dining room and sitting room were on the main floors. Many close friendships were formed here. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com

Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy.

At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

The Leamington Legion was formed in the early 1930s and purchased this house on Orange Street. It became the original location of the Leamington Legion Branch until a proper facility was erected on property just to the house’s south. The Legion’s dwindling membership caused the organization to sell the property which was bought by the Caldwell First Nation.

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Collins. Back row: Ben Morgan, Mike Lougheed, trainer Bill Recker, Tommy Marshall, NathanIf nothing else, it’sRyan a quick way to wash a ten-speed Marchand, Spitse, assistant coach Terry Pugh, bicycle!

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From the Leamington Post April 25, 1963 The medical staff and board of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital are interested in participating in a disaster exercise to test hospital services under simulated emergency conditions.

An elaborate disaster plan was prepared for the hospital several years ago but no large-scale test has been undertaken. Dr. R.E. McGirr, president of the medical staff, suggested that a day-long exercise would provide some of the answers. He felt that the town’s police and fire departments might want to take part too.

—— The HJ Heinz Company of Canada Ltd. has paid its employees almost $14,000 for suggestions on how to improve factory equipment and operations. About 700 ideas have been accepted from about 3,000 submitted. Lloyd Dundas from the mechanical department, Bill Liebrock from mechanical maintenance, and John Towle all took home the most recent cash prizes.

—— More than 10,000 smelt fishermen and spectators jammed Point Pelee National Park Saturday evening as the annual smelt run entered its fifth day. According to Chief Park Warden Gerry Campbell, every parking space was taken and traffic was lined up along the roadway bumperto-bumper. The smelt taken were few in number but exceptional in size, with some measuring up to 10 inches.

—— Barry Elsom, 17, of Wheatley was accidentally shot in the back by a .22-caliber rifle in the hands of a 16-year-old companion here last Thursday. He was reported in satisfactory condition at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Police said that Elsom was visiting a camp occupied by his friends Leslie Shaw, Thomas Mifflin and Richard Epplett, all 16, of Wheatley, at the Two Creeks junction in Romney Township. Police say that Shaw had the gun across his lap while adjusting the sights and bent over to retrieve a radio at his feet when the gun went off, striking Elsom in the ribs and exiting through his shoulder. Shaw and James Hawrylyk, 15, of Wheatley, loaded Elsom into a car and rushed him to Dr. E.M. McLean’s office, who sent him by Gilles Ambulance to Leamington hospital.

—— The Leamington Jaycee Bantams captured the C division of the annual Georgetown Bantam Hockey Tournament over the weekend, then lost to a powerful Toronto squad in the grand championship.

Leamington beat Newmarket 5-2 to take the ‘C’ honours, but were no match for the well-drilled York Steel Bantams of Toronto, who won the ‘A’ title. The champs rolled to a 10-0 whitewash of our locals.

A great team effort carried Leamington over Newmarket as Jim McDonald scored twice, with singles to Don Ryall, Gerry Bradbury and Bill Wright. Ron Haley got the win in goal, while defensive standout for Newmarket, Dave Burrows, made life difficult for the Leamington boys.

From the Kingsville Reporter April 25, 1963 A Grade 12 student who has achieved

honours standing in every grade, Linda Galloway has been chosen to represent Kingsville District High School in the London Free Press School Queen’s Club.

Linda — daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Galloway of R.R.1 Kingsville – plans to be a school teacher. She is treasurer of the student council, was president of her Grade 11 class and is active in the library club and cadets.

—— Norman Feuer was the unanimous choice as president of the Kingsville and Gosfield South Chamber of Commerce at their annual meeting held at the Lakeshore Hotel on Tuesday, succeeding Jerry McCready.

—— On Wednesday last, the 10:00 am program on CKLW television known as Romper Room devoted one half-hour of its time to a program featuring the Jack Miner Sanctuary. The program was made on Jack’s birthday — April 10 — and Jack’s great-grandson, young Peter Steffes, welcomed other children around the age of five to the sanctuary and took them to the pond where they were photographed feeding the ducks, geese and swans. The program has an estimated three million viewers.

—— Gordon T. Greenwood of Essex, conservation officer for the Windsor area for more than 10 years, has been promoted to Fisheries Management Officer, Lake Erie District. Mr. Greenwood, who holds a distinguished record with the Department of Lands and Forests, will take over his new post effective May 1, and will operate from the district headquarters in Aylmer.

—— Playoffs for two trophies Saturday, April 13, brought the junior curling season to a close at the Sun Parlour Curling Club. Winners of the Southland Trophy were Cathy Hodge (lead), Peter Ponsford (skip), Betty Page (third) and Randall Scott (second). They defeated Fred Omstead’s teams 7-3 in the finals.

From The Wheatley Journal April 25, 1925 Wheatley Business Men Form Association: At a largely attended and highly representative meeting of the business men of Wheatley held in the Commercial Hotel on Tuesday evening, an organization to be known as “The Wheatley Business Men’s Association” was formed.

The chairman of the evening was Mr. Oscar Lounsbury, while KC Vizzard acted as secretary of the meeting.

After a discussion embracing various schemes for furthering the interests of Wheatley as a whole, in which nearly everyone present took part, it was decided to form an association with the object of “telling the world” of the advantages of Wheatley as a place to live and conduct business.

The following officers were elected: President R.N. Epplett, Vice-President Jas. D. McGregor, Secretary-Treasurer NG Johnson, and Members of Executive H.G. Hanson and Dr. Leader.

From the enthusiasm shown at the organization meeting, it looks as though there will be “something doing” in Wheatley this summer.

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Flyers hold year-end banquet, award trophies The Leamington Flyers held their year-end banquet at the Leamington Lebanese Club on Tuesday, April 9, inviting volunteers, staff and players to wrap up the season in style.

The Flyers bowed out in four straight games to defending champions Collingwood Blues last week after a successful inaugural season in the Ontario Junior Hockey League.

The Flyers finished third in the West Conference

and swept Georgetown in the opening round of the playoffs. Then they dispatched the Milton Menace in five games before losing to Collingwood in the Western Conference finals.

After dinner was finished, the Flyers presented their annual awards.

Forward Cade Bell was presented with the hardest worker award. He tallied 28 points in 56 regular season games and added another six points in the playoffs.

The team’s unsung hero award went to Alex Cunningham who totaled 57 points in 55 games for the Flyers this year and added 10 playoff points.

Captain Cayden Faust took home two awards — leading scorer and regular season MVP. Faust led the team in regular season scoring with 63 points in 54 games and also led them in the playoffs with an additional 17 points.

Rookie of the year was Wheatley native Cameron Arquette, who took

the award based on an excellent rookie season.

Arquette also got into a few games with the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers, who drafted him in last summer’s OHL Priority Draft.

The flashy centreman had 43 points in 45 regular season games for the Flyers, while tabbing six goals and six assists in the playoffs.

The Flyers’ top defenceman award this year went to Anthony Ciaramitaro, who led all Flyer defencemen with 34 points. He

added another seven in the playoffs.

Of course the playoff MVP award went to standout goaltender Sebastian Gatto, who had an outstanding regular season and spectacular playoffs.

His 2.23 goals-against-average and .928 save percentage earned him a spot on the NHL Central Scouting list. In the playoffs, he improved those numbers to 2.13 and .932.

The coaches award went to two players who were members of last year’s

Sutherland Cup team, forward Adrian Bosev and defenceman Nick Mahy.

Bosev put up 28 points in the regular season and followed that with another seven in the playoffs, while Mahy had 11 points in the regular campaign and three in the playoffs.

Then came time for the Flyers’ volunteer of the year award, which was awarded to Janice Elliott, who accepted her award from the OJHL Volunteer of the Year herself — Cheryl Issell.

Cade Bell, middle, accepts his award for hardest worker from Flyers’ staff, GM Justin Solcz, head coach Dale Mitchell, assistant coach Kyle Quick and goalie coach Matt Anthony.

All photos courtesy of Garrett Fodor/Leamington Flyers

Alex Cunningham, middle, accepts his award for unsung hero from Flyers’ staff, GM Justin Solcz, head coach Dale Mitchell, goalie coach Matt Anthony and assistant coach Kyle Quick.

Cayden Faust, middle, accepts his awards for leading scorer and regular season MVP from Flyers’ staff, GM Justin Solcz, head doach Dale Mitchell, goalie coach Matt Anthony and assistant coach Kyle Quick.

Cameron Arquette, middle, accepts his award for rookie of the year from Flyers’ staff, GM Justin Solcz, head coach Dale Mitchell, goalie coach Matt Anthony and assistant coach Kyle Quick.

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FLYERS’ YEAR-END AWARDS – From Page 17

Anthony Ciaramitaro, middle, accepts his award for top defenceman from Flyers’ staff, GM Justin Solcz, head coach Dale Mitchell, goalie coach Matt Anthony and assistant coach Kyle Quick.

Sebastian Gatto, middle, accepts his award for playoff MVP from Flyers’ staff, GM Justin Solcz, head coach Dale Mitchell, goalie coach Matt Anthony and assistant coach Kyle Quick.

From left are Flyers GM Justin Solcz, head coach Dale Mitchell, Coaches Award winners Adrian Bosev and Nick Mahy, goalie coach Flyers volunteer of the year, Janice Elliott, middle, accepts her award from Flyers Matt Anthony and assistant GM Justin Solcz and volunteer coordinator Cheryl Issell. coach Kyle Quick.

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If the weather conditions permit, play will commence on Tuesday, April 30 at 9 a.m. If you find the silver tees too tough, play the gold ones, as having fun is more important than the scores in this league. Players will still be challenged to shoot their best at knocking the small white/yellow sphere around until it eventually gets in the cup.

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Everyone’s email address is also required so please provide this when you sign in if you didn’t already receive an e-mail. If you can’t start in April, join up ASAP. The cost to participate in

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Two Leamington players commit to St. Clair The St. Clair College men’s baseball team has announced the commitments of Carter Knelsen and Andy Groening from Leamington to the 2024 Saints squad.

Knelsen is a 6’3” right-handed pitcher and will join his older brother Brady on the staff who returns for his second season with the Saints.

He started with the Leamington Lakers organization in addition to time with the Chatham Cubs, but was a Canadian

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Knelsen will study in St. Clair’s Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program beginning this fall and will graduate from Leamington District Secondary where he also starred in volleyball.

Saints head coach Roberto Duncan said of Knelsen, “Carter is a pitcher with good command in all his pitches. He will be a key addition to our team

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The 6’3” Groening is also an LDSS product that plays the corner infield positions having spent time with the Blenheim Bees, Leamington Lakers and Windsor Selects club programs. He was named MVP of both his high school baseball, volleyball and basketball teams in addition to receiving several club team top player awards.

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Duncan praised Groening by saying, “Andy is a third baseman that can hit the ball with power all over the field and provides a solid defense.”

Duncan said of the commitments, “We are excited to see what they can do for us on the field, and we are happy to have more talented players from Windsor-Essex County join our team.”

Carter Knelsen, left, and Andy Groening.

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Helping businesses build strong brands in Windsor-Essex

DAVENPORT

from all the major development leagues throughout North America and Europe.

Davenport, the Shelby Township, Michigan native, is ranked 171st among North American skaters, while Gatto, from Troy, Michigan, sits 16th amongst North American goalies.

The Leamington Flyers are no strangers to having players appear on the NHL Central Scouting GATTO

List, as Ryan MacPherson and Connon MacPherson were both listed last season.

Ryan was selected 172nd overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2023 NHL Draft, while Connor is on this year’s list once again, ranked 195th amongst North American skaters.

Leamington is one of two teams in the OJHL to have players named in the final rankings.

The NHL Draft will be held June 28-29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Are you looking for advice on how to promote your business?

We offer consulting services to help with the following:

Mallory Wright

Mackenzie Dresser

Melissa Hopper

WEBSITE REVIEW

Reviewing your current website and providing suggestions on improvements.

MARKETING

Reviewing your current marketing efforts (digital and/or print) and providing recommendations on additional ways to reach your target market.

LOGOS & BRANDING

We can provide suggestions on design elements to consider if you are establishing a new logo/brand or looking to update an existing logo/brand.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

We can give you guidance on how to get earned media coverage for you and your business.

CONTACT US sales@southpointsun.ca | 519-398-9098