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Carrousel of Nations returns this weekend The annual Carrousel of the Nations returns this weekend with four ‘villages’ taking part.

The Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County hosts the festival each year with the bulk of the villages in Windsor, but they’ve branched out to the county in recent years.

The Italian Village kicks off the weekend at the Roma Club on Friday night and continues through Saturday, June 22.

Bouncy houses and vendors will jump-start the weekend as they open at 3:30 pm on both days and a special menu featuring penne, antipasto, arancini, meatballs, wood oven pizza and other Italian favourites will be served inside both days from 3:30-7:30 pm.

A Roma Bambini dance performance is on tap for Friday and Saturday at 6:30 pm, while kids’ soccer will be ongoing from 5 pm on both days. The Italian Choir will also perform on Saturday at 5 pm.

Organizer Cat Mucci says they are looking forward to this year’s Carrousel and have lined up some special entertainment.

“We are excited to be featuring a singer right from Italy, Stefano Germanotta, who is performing Friday evening,” she said. Germanotta hits the stage at 7:30 pm on Friday, joining a list of local performers such as Magia Duo, Ciao Duo and Claudio Santaluce Metroman, among others.

On Saturday only, the Leamington Lebanese Club will act as host for both the Lebanese and German Villages, with a 4 pm start.

The German Village will feature music by Music Meister beginning at 7 pm with doors open to the Village at 5 pm. Schnitzel and/or sausage will be available inside the Cedar Hall.

On the Lebanese side, traditional Lebanese cuisine, dancing and music will be in full gear starting at 4 pm. Visitors can choose from a vegetarian or non-vegetarian station, featuring such classic dishes as Fattoush, hummus, grape leaves, tabbouli and much more.

The local Mexican community will celebrate their heritage with the Mexican Village on Sunday, June 23 as the Migrant Worker Community Program teams up with the Consulate of Mexico to offer music, food and dance.

The Village will take place at Shotton Park, between Mill Street West and Talbot Street, from noon to 7 pm.

Anita Vallejo, program coordinator for the MWCP, says they are excited to host the Mexican Village in Leamington.

“We will have live music, traditional dances, Mexican food and drinks, authentic Mexican crafts,” she says. “Lots of colour, flavour and rhythm!”

For more information on what’s going on with the Carrousel throughout the city and county, visit carrouselofnations.com.

COOLING OFF DURING HEAT WAVE Sunday’s sunshine and local high of 26 degrees Celsius made for a perfect day in the splash zone at Leamington’s Seacliff Park Splashpad. Pictured is Liyah Moroue, 5, enjoying the water while out with her family on a Father’s Day picnic. Over the next several days, forecasters are predicting highs in the 30-32 degree Celsius range before cooler weather moves in early next week.

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Highland Games set for Saturday at CTMHV

By Mark Ribble With a new, permanent home, the organizers for the Kingsville-Essex Highland Games are busy putting the finishing touches on this weekend’s event.

Set for Saturday, June 22 at the Canadian Transportation Museum at Heritage Village, the event promises plenty of Scottish traditions including bands, heavy events, dancing and sheep herding.

The annual 5k run usually associated with the Highland Games will not take place this year due to some logistical issues, but the games are set to kick off Saturday morning with the annual Haggis Hurl, where local dignitaries will gather to throw the national dish of Scotland for distance.

Highland Games chair Doug Plumb is thrilled with the new location.

“There is so much room here for us, and they’ve done everything to accommodate us,” said Plumb. “And there is tons of parking.”

Plumb says that extra room should allow them to accommodate more

visitors, and at the same time, those visitors will also visit the museum and grounds.

Gates will open at 8 am with solo piping starting at 8:30. The popular heavy events get underway at 9 am alongside the always popular tug-ofwar competition.

At 10 am, the blessing of the keg takes place, with the opening of the beer pavilion.

At 10:30 am, the Mayor’s Haggis Hurl will get underway and the official opening ceremony will occur at 12 noon.

The afternoon will witness more ongoing heavy events and pipe band competitions, with sheep herding demonstrations and highland dance competitions.

The weekend will also feature a Jacobite encampment and the Rangers of Govannas — a medieval martial arts group demonstrating their craft, a Scottish tearoom, as well as a beer pavilion for those who want to get out of the heat.

Plumb credits a stellar cast of volunteers for the event’s success and says they’ve really gone

all-out this year with the inclusion of the CTMHV members.

“Our loyal volunteers have been amazing,” he says. “I feel blessed with the great committee I

have,” he said.

Be sure to bring lawn chairs, blankets and an umbrella to stay comfortable. It’s a rain or shine event.

Children 12 and under

are admitted free, while adults pay $25 for entry, seniors (60+) pay $20.

Tickets are available at the front gate and they will accept cash, debit or credit card at the gate.

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The Canadian Transportation Museum at Heritage Village is located at 6155 Arner Townline, between the Third and Fourth concessions.

Members of the Highland Games committee, from left, are Don and Helen Noels, Doug Plumb (with his sidekick Paisley) and Emily Marley. The field behind them provides the perfect setting for this weekend’s Kingsville-Essex Highland Games. SUN photo

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Jemini Navadiya and her 13-month-old daughter Keera release a painted lady butterfly at the ceremony.

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Jason Couvillion and two-and-a-half-year-old Ari receive one of the A painted lady butterfly shortly painted lady butterflies from mom MaryAnn Policella, in memory of Max after release.

Couvillion.

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Annual butterfly release brings comfort to families

By Deanna Bertrand For a brief moment on the evening of June 12, family members watched and even felt the release of a small butterfly as they lingered on a hand, a finger, even an arm and nearby flowers before fluttering away.

The release of about 24 Painted Lady Butterflies was part of a memorial service held to honour the lives of little ones lost too soon.

Families were invited to join the Erie Shores HealthCare Spiritual Care

Committee (ESHCSCC) at the Baby Butterfly Garden at the Erie Memorial Gardens cemetery behind the mausoleum off Erie Street South.

Releasing a butterfly is symbolic of life’s delicate and fleeting nature.

Sylvia Swiatoschik, chaplain with the ESHCSCC, led the service, following a land acknowledgement.

“Today we gather to remember, honour and support the youngest lives lost at Erie Shores,” she said. “Many tradi-

tions recognize butterflies as symbols of hope, as it changes from an egg to a caterpillar, then through an almost magical metamorphosis to a butterfly that flies away — we do not know where — to continue the cycle of life.”

Many religions were represented at the service which included prayers and readings of scripture to offer comfort, hope and strength in moving towards acceptance for those who have lost a child.

She said the individual

packets of live butterflies came from Butterflies and Roses, a group dedicated to assisting native butterfly populations.

The butterfly release memorial service started in 2006, according to Kevin Black, Manager of Communications, Community Engagement and Public Affairs for Erie Shores HealthCare. He said the native butterflies are approved by ERCA. The Spiritual Care Committee also offers spiritual guidance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to all

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Tiessen Foundation annual charity tournament raises $110,000

By Paul Forman One hundred sixty-three golfers were

treated to a great day of golf, competitions, prizes, dinner and a live auc-

Bill Fehr was participating in the HL Tiessen Foundation event for a second time and is seen teeing off on the first hole of the Gold 9 at Kingsville Golf & Country Club.

tion at the annual Charity Golf Tournament put on by the HL Tiessen Foundation.

Held on a gorgeous June 12th afternoon at the prestigious Kingsville Golf & Country Club, the foundation raised $110,000 to support four local charities: Erie Shores Health Foundation, Southwestern Ontario Gleaners, The Bridge and UMEI Christian High School.

The live auction, led

by Joe Oswald, was a big success and raised $12,100 for five items.

“All of the proceeds stay in the area for local charities, while the money raised often goes

to capital projects that would otherwise struggle for funding,” said Linda Tiessen of the golf committee.

Linda’s husband Hugo added, “Every dollar is going to the cause as the expenses are covered by Tiessen Financial.”

Over 100 donors pitched in for tournament door prizes and the live auction.

On the course, the men’s team winner was the team of Ryan Sanger, George Bergen, Pete Fehr and Will Peters.

The mixed team of Bill Fehr, Mary Fehr, Sara Friesen and Abe Friesen took top honours in that category.

Todd Stahl has played many times at this charity event and is pictured taking part in a putting competition prior to teeing off.

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SOUTHERN FOOTPRINTS MAKES DONATION The annual Southern Footprints race was held in late April at Point Pelee National Park and organizers were able to once again make a sizeable donation to Crime Stoppers. The cheque presentation took place at the Leamington OPP detachment, with race coordinator Denise Gaffan, left, Crime Stoppers representative Lauren Briscoe, race chair David Campbell and race marketing director Jenn Johns in attendance.

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June 17-23 is Pollinator Week and Kingsville Communities in Bloom has teamed up with the Town of Kingsville to host an assortment of informational and educational events.

All week at Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary’s Learning Centre, you can learn about pollinator-related activity.

On Wednesday, June 19 from 7-8 pm, there is a walk at Kennedy Woods across from Jack Miner Sanctuary, where Town of Kingsville staff will be on hand to talk about pollinators.

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By Paul Forman Being part of the Carousel of the Nations for the first time, the Dutch Village at the Grove Brewing Company was teeming with orange both inside and on the extended patio set up for the cultural event.

The June 15 celebration offered a wide variety of foods and drinks inspired by the Netherlands, along with live acoustic music inside the brewhouse and a

live duo outside.

Schinkels’ Meat Market was on site serving different types of gouda cheese, which originated in the Netherlands, and baked goods, including the always popular Dutch windmill cookies.

Kingsville Cycle Works was also set up outside offering rentals for those wanting to take part in a traditional Dutch mode of transportation.

Schinkels’ offered a wide variety of foods and products of Dutch descent. Pictured is Sara Santarossa purchasing a tulip for her two-year-old daughter Bea Besant from Schinkels’ Maryann Reaume.

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The heat is on in the Sun Parlor of Canada...already!

Summer nights are getting closer. To you and I, that means the heat is on.

This heat wave that we’re in has us wishin’ and hopin’ for a nice cool summer breeze to come along and make the world go away.

Often we don’t see the heat get this bad until those dog days of summer.

And, even though it’ll be summertime this week, there’s isn’t any time for the summertime blues. Who let the dogs out anyway? There’d be no dog days of summer if those strange animals were kept inside.

As we splish splash along Seacliff

Beach, either over or under the boardwalk, we can’t help but admire the people who are down there just beachin’ , toes in the sand, hoping they might catch a wave and experience a cool change.

And it’s way beyond the sea — or in this case, the lake.

It’s the perfect destination to roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, spend a sunny afternoon with a girl on the beach and maybe get as red as a rock lobster.

The only thing that’ll cool it down might just be a summer rain to bring those boys of summer out to centrefield,

1951 Monarch convertible reborn Our good friend Kent Weale in Port Credit owned a customized 1951 Monarch convertible as a teenager. That car is long gone but Kent visited the International Centre Flea Market last December in Toronto and purchased a 1/18th scale model of a chopped ’51 Mercury from the movie American Graffiti and transformed that scale model to match the real car he owned over 50 years ago.

“I cut the top off and raised the windshield,

custom-mixed the purple paint, added Monarch grille and side trim, added dump tubes, tach on Bill Sherk ation to me, I phoned dash, purple sex lights, floor-shift, rolled him right away with my and pleated upholstery, congratulations. He said lowered the car, nosed he spent more time and and decked it (no hood or- more work on his scale nament or trunk handle), model than he did on his and other details too small real car!

The Monarch was the to be seen,” he said. “All Canadian version of these changes match my Mercury built by Ford original car!”

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so we can all sing Take Me Out To The Ballgame.

There’s something about a cooling rain that makes things bearable and then before you know it, here comes the sun again.

But for most of us, it’s just too hot. Afterall, some like it hot, but most would opt for a time when even the nights are better.

At least we have that cold-as-ice air conditioning to fall back on. Back in the old days, we didn’t have that option, unless you were a rich girl and could rely on the old man’s money.

In the heat of the night, we may long

RIB’S RAMBLINGS Mark Ribble for that relief, and in the daytime, when we’re all daydream believers, we will feel the warmth of the sun, but someone should put the dogs back in the dog house.

Please mister, please.

There should be 42 song references in this column. See if you can find them.

Answers are at the bottom of the page.

Lemon tree, very pretty

Peter Yarrow, best known as an integral part of the very successful 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary, just celebrated his birthday on May 31st when he turned 86 years old. Considering that, noted Leamington historical writer Scott Holland, who I occasionally share pop music information with, also shared some with me – such as in this case with one of my favourite 1960s acts, Peter, Paul & Mary.

While Paul and Mary were less involved with politics, Peter Yarrow grew up in a politically and socially aware family which led him to being a political activist. In his case, he supported liberal causes that ranged from opposing the Vietnam War to the creation of Operation Respect, an organization that promotes tolerance and civility in schools. It was through these groups that he met music impresario Albert Grossman while performing in folk clubs and at the Newport Folk Festival.

Grossman paired up Yarrow with folksinger Mary Travers who, in turn, recommended her friend Paul Stookey. Under Grossman’s management, Peter, Paul & Mary got together near the tailend of the folk boom with a more sanitized pop-folk sound that, along with their clean-cut appearance, had a wider popular

and commercial appeal.

Beginning in 1962 Peter, Paul & Mary re- with leased a series Chuck Reynolds of top-selling alYarrow produced and bums along with singles, the first being coordinated many an“Lemon Tree” followed ti-Vietnam War moveby Pete Seeger’s “If I Had ment events, including the a Hammer”. In 1963 they winter and summer Festirecorded and released a val for Peace at Madison cover of a song by anoth- Square Garden and Shea er Grossman client, Bob Stadium. That featured Dylan’s “Blowin’ in The dozens of stars such as Wind”. Their version of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, it gave the protest song Paul Simon, Miles Davis, its widest audience as Tom Paxton, Creedence Dylan remained largely Clearwater Revival and unknown beyond the folk Steppenwolf.

Sadly, in 2004 Travers music community.

Peter, Paul & Mary ap- was diagnosed with leupeared at Martin Luther kemia, leading to the King’s March On Wash- cancellation of that year’s ington on August 28, remaining tour dates. She 1963. Their performance received a bone marrow of “Blowin’ in the Wind” transplant and resumed fired up the peaceful the tour on December 9, crowd. That tune, along 2005 with a holiday perwith Yarrow’s songwrit- formance at Carnegie ing, also helped to cre- Hall.

However, the trio canate some of Peter, Paul & Mary’s best-known songs, celled several dates of including “Puff, the Magic their summer 2007 tour as Dragon”, which went all Travers had undergone a the way up to #2 on Bill- second surgery. She was unable to perform on the board’s Hot 100.

Later on, Yarrow co- trio’s 2009 tour because wrote and produced “Torn of the effects of leukemia, Between Two Lovers”, but Yarrow and Stookey which became a number continued the scheduled one hit for Mary Mac- dates as a duo, calling the Gregor in early 1972. Yar- shows “Peter & Paul Celerow also produced three brate Mary and 5 Decades CBS TV specials based on of Friendship”. Travers “Puff, the Magic Dragon”, passed away on Septemwhich earned an Emmy ber 16, 2009, at the age of 72. nomination for him.

FLASHBACK RADIO

Songs in Rib’s Ramblings 1. Summer Nights 2. Closer To you 3. The Heat Is On 4. Heatwave 5. Wishin’ and Hopin’ 6. Summer Breeze 7. Make The World Go Away 8. Bad 9. Summer 10. Summertime 11. Summertime Blues 12. Who Let The Dogs Out 13. Strange Animal 14. Splish Splash

15. Under The Boardwalk 16. People 17. Beachin’ 18. Toes 19. Catch A Wave 20. Cool Change 21. Way Beyond The Sea 22. Lazy, Hazy Crazy Days of Summer 23. Sunny Afternoon 24. Girl On The Beach 25. Red 26. Rock Lobster 27. Summer Rain 28. Boys of Summer

29. Centerfield 30. Take Me Out To The Ballgame 31. Something 32. Here Comes The Sun 33. Too Hot 34. Some Like It Hot 35. Even The Nights Are Better 36. Cold As Ice 37. Old Days 38. Rich Girl 39. In The Heat Of The Night 40. Daydream Believer 41. Warmth of the Sun 42. Please Mister Please

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Portuguese Village draws capacity crowds for Carrousel

By Mark Ribble The 2024 Carrousel of the Nations came to Leamington on Saturday evening as the Portuguese Community Club hosted the first Portuguese Village at the club on Talbot Street West.

Featuring traditional Portuguese food, music and dance, the club was teeming with people from the 4 pm opening

through to the end of the evening.

A large team of volunteers brought the event together to showcase Leamington’s Portuguese community, with people from all walks of life enjoying the festival-like atmosphere.

Other activities included a display of Portuguese culture, pony rides and soccer games.

These gentlemen were working hard to keep up with the demand for barbecued Piri Piri chicken. In the back are Raul Antunes, Kevin Soares. In the front, from left, are Fabio Silva, Tony Antunes, Manuel Gaio, Roberto Pimentel, Manny Santos, Alipio Gaspar, Paul Oliveira and John Pavao.

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Attending the Archives open house, from the left, are Councillor Debby Jarvis-Chausse, Councillor Sheri Lowrie, summer student Raylene Schartner, volunteer Maureen Monk, Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society President Betsey Sabara and Archives Committee Chairperson Pat Ford.

SUN photos by Paul Forman Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, left, along with Jordan Scott of Estate of Health and Communities in Bloom representatives Jessica Towle and Carol Dunn at the Mettawas Station meditation sign on the Chrysler Canada Greenway. SUN photo

Greenway meditation comes to Kingsville

By Mark Ribble The Chrysler Canada Greenway Trail stretches over 50 kilometres across Essex County, and the tranquility of walking the Greenway is usually quite evident.

A stretch of the Greenway within the Town of Kingsville, however, has become that much more tranquil as a new initiative to provide meditation opportunities to users has launched.

At three locations along the trail — behind the LCBO along Main Street East, near Mettawas Station and near the intersection of Stewart and Queen Streets — signs have been erected which contain a QR

code, allowing users to choose from 10 different audio meditations.

The project is a fourway collaboration between Estate of Health, Town of Kingsville, Kingsville Communities in Bloom and ERCA. Estate of Health Director Jordan Scott said the idea stemmed from a conversation with Communities in Bloom director Jessica Towle, who wanted to find a way to help people bring more meditation into their lives.

The conversation sparked an idea and they enlisted the help of the town, CiB and local designer Kristine Verbeek to bring the idea to

fruition.

Towle said she likes that it plants the seeds of the benefits of meditation for people who use the trail.

Six contributors recorded 10 different soothing meditations to be listened to while walking, biking or hiking along the trail.

A ribbon cutting was held on May 21 and over 90 people have scanned the QR code since then.

Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers says he’s happy for the collaboration.

“This is what happens when you have a great idea and bring great people together,” he said.

Capable volunteers are always eager to help visitors find specific information about the past. Pictured is volunteer Veronica Brown (right) assisting Jessie Christine Cowell search for the exact location of one of Cowell’s ancestors.

Kingsville Archives open house provides peek into history

By Paul Forman Located at the back of the Kingsville Public Library, Kingsville Archives held an open house for history buffs on the afternoon of Saturday, June 15.

Falling under the umbrella of the Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society, Kingsville Archives

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holds an extensive collection of records pertaining to local family histories, thousands of historical photos, many from the former Kingsville Reporter, and detailed information about older local homes and farms.

“We offer a service to the community,” said Archives Committee Chairperson Pat Ford. “We are volunteer-based and we enjoy helping people research about their family roots.”

Veronica Brown is part of the committed volunteer base that is always willing to lend a helping hand. She said, “I have a

passion for older homes in the area and I enjoy being around like-minded people that enjoy history.”

The Archives currently employs summer student Raylene Schartner, who is currently working on the data entry of two large collections, one belonging to the Lions Club and the other belonging to town citizen Alvira Wigle.

Kingsville Archives invites the public to come in and peruse their collection and is open Tuesdays 10 a.m. until noon, Thursdays 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., Saturdays in the summer from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., and by appointment.

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In Loving Memory of a Special Daughter

Sandra Sample June 18, 2023

It’s sometimes hard to know why some things happen as they do, For so much joy and happiness was centered around you.

It seems so hard to comprehend that you’re no longer here, But all the happy memories will help to keep you near.

You’re thought of often, daughter, with each mention of your name, Death cannot change a single thing, our love will still remain.

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Precious memories live forever, They grow richer through the years, They are nurtured by our laughter, They are watered by our tears.

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Always loved. Forever missed.

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DELVITOS AT TWO CREEKS Two Creeks Summer Concert Series present The Delvitos this Sunday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. This band is always popular at Two Creeks with hits of the ’60s and lots of dancing.

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 www.twocreeks.ca.

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Scams and frauds presentation at the Half Century Centre

By Paul Forman The Leamington Seniors’ Advisory Committee held their final spring information session for seniors on Wednesday, June 12 at the Half Century Club.

Guest presenter Chris Ciliska, the local OPP Community Safety/Services Officer, warned seniors about the scams and frauds that they should look out for.

Seniors’ Committee member Christine Lehn said, “We have this topic addressed every year.

It’s nice for our seniors to keep on top of it as the scams change so quickly.”

Officer Ciliska indicated that scams are on the

rise across Canada, yet only five percent of scams are believed to be formally reported to authorities.

“With the increased ease of texting and emailing, along with emerging artificial intelligence, it’s now so easy to send out mass fraudulent links and emails to unsuspecting seniors,” said Ciliska. He added, “Seniors are often less familiar with the current technology and unfortunately fall prey to the scammers.”

One of the scams highlighted in the presentation was the emergency/ grandparent scam, a type of fraud that recently hit hard in the local area. The grandparent scam starts

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June 7: 1st Moira Escott and Margaret Foster, 2nd Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Derek Parry and Case Mulder.

June 10: North/South - 1st Kate Comiskey and Frank Duransky, 2nd Henry Hildebrant and Bob Lee, 3rd Roger Cote and

Pauline Mikolash. East/ West - 1st Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 2nd

with a call from a supposed loved one asking for money to help with an urgent situation.

Ciliska said, “They try to work on your emotions and pressure you. They get you to make quick decisions that you later regret.”

When asked about how to make seniors less susceptible to being a target of fraud, Ciliska shared, “Your best bet is to learn about the scams that are out there and to take your time around requests that involve divulging information about your accounts or involving your money.”

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After a summer hiatus, the Leamington Seniors’ Advisory Committee will resume their information sessions for seniors at the Half Century Club in September. The topics for this session will include information about CPP, OAS and the recent implementation of dental benefits provided through government funding.

OPP Community Safety/Services Officer for Leamington/Kingsville/Essex Chris Ciliska spoke to a packed house at Leamington’s Half Century Club about how seniors can protect themselves from scams and fraud.

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June 17, 1947 – June 16, 2024 Joao Tavares, 76 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his closest loved ones at Erie Shores Hospice on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Born to Manuel and Guilhermina Tavares in Faial de Terra, Azores.

Beloved husband to Maria Conceicao for 52 years, and devoted father to Susie and sonin-law Alex Romanyk. Vavu’s pride and joy were Bryanna and Marisa. Dear brother of late Antonio (Maria), Lurdes (late Filomeno Pereira) and Isaac (late Anna). Predeceased by many brothers and sisters-in-law. Survived by sister-inlaw Aura Couto. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews and his Godson Gil Couto.

Joao’s passion and love for work shone through with his almost 40 years at Omstead Foods/Cavendish Farms. You could usually catch him sipping on his homemade wine, working in his garden, walking around town or spending time with his family. Joao shared his wisdom and knowledge with all, especially his favorite quote “Juizo na cabeca” to his granddaughters.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Windsor Regional Cancer Centre, Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus, and especially Erie Shores Hospice for their absolute compassion and utmost care.

Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, 22 Middleton Line, Wheatley, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Erie Memorial Gardens.

If desired, donations can be made to Erie Shores Hospice.

Words of comfort can be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

John Brian Whittle

It is with honour and sadness that we share the news that John Brian Whittle has passed.

With bravery and dignity, in his 84th year, he left us on Friday, June 14, 2024. Surrounded by those who love him the most, his wife of 57 years Linda Whittle (nee Allen), his kids Melissa and Aaron and their partners Scott and Kasia.

A man of many talents, his best was staying humble and kind.

Farmer by birth and by calling, he lived his life tending the historic family farm as well as being a skilled carpenter, creating fine things for those all over Essex County. There is no doubt he left his mark in the hearts and homes of many.

Son of Jack and Ruth Whittle, brother of Sheron Campbell (predeceased), he is survived by brother Charles (Barbara) Whittle and a slew of nieces, nephews and grandchildren, Rick, Kim, Ron, Mireya, Bryce, Roger, Brent, Troy, Angela, Ryan, MacKenzie and Clay.

Everyone who remembers him is encouraged to celebrate those memories in their own way.

Go for a drive, play in the dirt, ride a train, fly a plane, plant a tree, build something, fix something, raise a glass, watch an old Western or do anything that brings you joy.

Strict orders from the man himself, “There is not to be a big fussy funeral.”

Celebrate his life with your own version of happiness.

To any Leamington law enforcement still wondering who painted the jack-o-lantern on the Big Tomato. You can close the case. It was him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice may be made by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

KINGSVILLE LIONS HOLD PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Kingsville Lions Club Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast was held at the Lions Hall on Sunday, June 16 with the help of Leamington Lions Club members. Attendees enjoyed pancakes and sausages. left Proof From of obituary to run to right are Lions Rick Terron, Steve LaMarsh, Larry Badder and Joe Gibson.

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Jim Kratz, 77 years, passed away Thanks.

peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Beloved husband of Patti (Trautman) for 43 years.

Loving father of Shae, Rae (Kim) and Krista. Son of the late Russell Woodbridge Kratz and Blanche Kratz.

Jim was a well-known barber in Kingsville for many years. He served on the K i n g s v i l l e Fire Department for 28 years, retiring as Captain. Jim loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.

As per Jim’s wishes, a private family celebration of his life will take place.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Windsor/Essex in honour of his hunting dogs and his beloved cat Diablo, by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Henry Penner

Henry Penner passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 97 years of age.

Beloved husband of the late Valerie (Wally) Penner and father of John (Linda), Henry (Darlene), Vern (Carole) Proof of obituary to run and Helga Enns (Dennis).

Cherished Opa of Sheri (Steve), Debbie (Bill), June 19, 2024 Michael ( Jacobi), Chris, Southpoint Sun Jackie (Anthony), Doug (Shana), Christine (Ali)$26 and HST = $226 $200 plus Tom (Leanne). Loving GrossOpa of Ronan, Ruby, Rory, Any changes please email Henry, Michael, Nathan, Henry, sun@southpointsun.ca Aviva, Zineddine, Sophia, Layla, Jack and David. Survived by his brother-in-law Jake Lehn, sisters-in-law Mary Penner Thanks. and Theresa Penner, and also by many nieces and nephews.

Henry loved to fish, garden and spend time with family and friends.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, June 19 from 4-8 p.m.

Burial at Evergreen Cemetery will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024 and all are invited. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Reid Funeral Home at 11:30 a.m.

Henry loved his Leamington Mennonite Home “family” and we are so appreciative of the excellent care he received while there.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Leamington Mennonite Home in Henry’s name.

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

House fire in Wheatley causes $400k in damage On Saturday, June fire attack and there were 15, just after 2:30 a.m., no exposures.

Wheatley Station #20 reChatham-Kent Police sponded to a call regard- Service, Chatham-Kent ing a structure fire on EMS and hydro were also Cemetery Road. Tilbury on scene.

Proof of obituary to run Station #19 also respondThere were no injuries. ed to the call.

The fire is termed acciWhen crews arrived, dental, caused by smokJune 19, 2024 they found the fire origi- ing.

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Roger Allen Wiebe August 28, 1049 – June 13, 2024

Leamington lost a bright shining star as Roger greeted everyone he met with a very loud and sincere good morning every single day.

Roger Allen Wiebe passed away peacefully, with his sister by his side, on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Erie Shores Hospice. Predeceased by his father Nick (2014) and mother Irene (nee Fineberg, 1998). Cherished brother of Judy and husband Dale Butler.

Special uncle Roger of Ryan (Sulienne) Butler and Carly (Adam) Verheyen. He was very generous and proud of his sister’s grandchildren Kinley Butler, Jude, Maddox and Rene Verheyen. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Roger worked at H.J. Heinz Company until his retirement at 55 and enjoyed every day of his career. He was a devoted member of Knox Presbyterian Church until it closed its run doors in Proof 2022. He of was obituary a loyal Torontoto Maple Leaf fan and enjoyed watching all sports. Roger was a champion bowler and competed in many leagues throughout the years. Roger June 19, 2024 loved travelling to Halifax annually to celebrate the Royal Tattoo on CanadaSouthpoint Day weekend. Sun $200 $26year HST Roger lived forplus the past and=a $226 half at Chartwell Leamington, where he had the opportunity to make many friends. He will be missed for his infectious enthusiasm for Any changes please email life, his kindness and helpfulness. sun@southpointsun.ca A special thank you to the teams at Chartwell Leamington, Erie Shores HealthCareThanks. and Erie Shores Hospice for their care and compassion shown to Roger.

Visitation was at Reid Funeral Home (14 Russell St., Leamington, 519-326-2631) on Monday, June 17, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. until time of funeral service at 1:30 p.m.

Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations directed to Erie Shores Hospice are greatly appreciated by Roger’s family.

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

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Half Century Centre gets boost from Trillium On Friday, June 14, the Leamington and District Half Century Centre held their AGM and Strawberry Social, where they announced a $42,500 Trillium Foundation grant to aid in the roof repair.

They followed the announcement with the Annual General Meeting and then enjoyed strawberries and ice cream, courtesy of Mucci Farms and Burgess refreshments.

“I am pleased to support the provincial government’s crucial funding for necessary repairs to

the Half Century Club, including fixing the leaky roof and other essential amendments to the facility,” said Trevor Jones, MPP for Chatham-Kent— Leamington. “This investment underscores our commitment to maintaining and improving community spaces that serve as vital hubs for social, recreational and educational activities. Ensuring that the Half Century Club remains safe and welcoming for all residents is a priority.”

“Connected and active

people tend to remain healthier than isolated individuals. This is very true of the senior population,” said Christine Lehn, Executive Director of the Half Century Centre. “The Half Century Centre is a place for seniors to participate in a variety of activities on a regular basis to remain connected to other people.

Thanks to this OTF grant, we will be able to make the necessary repairs our space needs to continue serving the community.”

The roof repairs began this week.

Local resident joins Sweet Adelines

In the spring of 2023, Leamington resident Erika Ferg saw an article in the Southpoint Sun about the Heart of Essex Sweet Adelines group (an acapella Women’s Barbershop chorus). Erika has been singing all her life and one of the items on her “bucket list” included singing with a Sweet Adelines chorus one day.

In September of 2023, she was able to do just that and joined them for the first time. After having sung with them for a few weeks, she started learning the repertoire and quickly passed her audition.

She became a full-fledged member of the Sweet Ade-

lines a few months later.

The Heart of Essex chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide singing organization with over 21,000 members and 600 chapters from 24 regions around the globe. Chapters compete regionally every year, where they sing two songs and are judged by professional judges for sound, timing, visual appearance, and several other technical aspects.

This year, it was held in Canada at Caesars Windsor. On April 20, Erika was able to participate in her very first competition.

“It was a very fun and exciting time,” she says.

“We did very well, placing second in our division (under 30 members) out of nine choruses, and fifth overall out of 14 choruses, both large and small.”

Erika’s husband, Larry, and their daughter, Jessica, came to watch her perform. Jessica said that it looked like they were having so much fun and that they sounded really good.

Guests are always welcome at all rehearsals.

Anyone can come out and sing with them, regardless of your age. If interested, you can call Connie Tatomir at 519-776-7137 for more information.

WHEATLEY DEMOLITION CONTINUES Early Friday afternoon, only the popular Car Barn Restaurant and the facing of 11 Talbot Road East were untouched by the wrath of the demolition excavator. The northeast quadrant of the downtown core has been reduced to a pile of twisted metal, broken dimensional lumber, shattered glass and small mountains of concrete products over the past two weeks.

Talbot Street East in years gone by housed a variety of popular local businesses including Harry Chute’s billiard hall and bowling alley on the site of the Car Barn, Robertson’s clothing store, Kennedy/Southland Insurance, Bowman and Carson Farm Supplies, Sonny Lee’s Chinese food restaurant, Faubert Meats and Wheatley Sporting Goods, while Erie North housed Fudd’s Mini Mart, Cec Lougheed Insurance, the IOOF Hall, Wheatley Cold Storage, Wheatley Legion, Antal’s Shoe Repair and Gibby’s Tack Shop to name only a few.

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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 the late 1940s or early 1950s.

Kings Hotel, Main Street East, date unknown. This photo was copied from a menu at Steve A Look at Leamington’ s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland Perrault’s Aragon Restaurant. 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.

Leamington Boat Club - The Leamington Boat Club building pictured here was a familiar sight at the foot of the Leamington Dock for many years in the 1950s and 1960s.

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May 1994 - Kim Delaney, a horticulturist, is pursuing a major expansion of the herb gardens at the Old Log House antique shop east of the village. There is no other major herb operation in Submarine cycling Ditchesisrose foot following the Thursday evening rainfall the district and the- demand strong for after certainfoot herbs used in cooking and home remedies.

Kim and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. is shown here inspecting bunches of Woolly Lambs Hair hung up for drying before they will beIf nothing else, it’s atoquick way wash a ten-speed bicycle! ready to add wreaths andtodried arrangements.

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SIMPSON FAMILY - 1914 The Simpson family has long been a familiar clan in and around Leamington with the family originally locating on their property on Road 5 in 1871, some seven years after Leamington became a town. Descendents of this group still live on that property. The older gentleman on the far left in the second row is Robert Simpson, who owned several sawmills in Mersea and Romney Townships. Back row, from left: Roy (Bill) Simpson, Lester Simpson, Mary Simpson, Rowena Moore Ben, Wilton Loveless, Aleathea Loveless, Gowan Mallott, Alta Mallott, Macdonald Jeffery. Middle row: Robert Simpson, Elizabeth Simpson holding baby Rita Simpson, Robert (Bob) Simpson, Laura Moore holding child Ida, Katherine Loveless holding child Beatrice, Norman (Joe) Simpson, Cynthia (Doll) Mallott, John (Jack) Simpson, Pearl Jeffery and baby Simpson, Lela Simpson holding baby James. Front row: Seth Loveless, Ina Jeffery, Clara Jeffery, Clinton (Pay) Simpson, Bert Loveless, Mildred Mallott, George Ben, Norman Moore, Scott Loveless, Hazel Jeffery, Laura Jeffery, Edna Mallott and Arthur Mallott.

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A history of Leamington’s newspapers

By C. Scott Holland Newspapers have been a vital part of most communities for nearly two centuries and it is not surprising that a history of Leamington’s own newspapers dates back to before it became a village.

Leamington had not been granted village status when William McSween debuted the first issue of his Erie Post newspaper on May 28, 1874. The paper changed its name to the Leamington Post two years later when the village’s first council took office.

McSween had invested $600 and produced a small sheet of 28 columns.

In 1875, Charles H. Fox became the paper’s owner. McSween would re-acquired it in 1876.

During those early years, there were many ownership changes. Mr. F. Fair purchased it from McSween and took Bryon Lane as a partner. After a short time, the two men then sold the newspaper to a Mr. Green from Toronto. In turn, Green sold his interests to H.T. Magill who subsequently lost the newspaper business in the spectacular May 1883 fire that leveled all but a couple of buildings in Leamington’s downtown business section.

Despite having the printing establishment rebuilt, it burned to the ground again in 1885.

Upon Magill’s death, J.E. Johnson purchased the paper and in 1888 he sold it to the firm of Wigle and Williams. The following year, Johnson and J.F. MacKay purchased it, bought out the rival Leamington Tribune and established the Post Printing Company.

By 1890, another weekly called the Leamington News published a paper.

The two newspapers battled for readership over a span of 20 years but the small town of Leamington couldn’t support two newspapers. J.E. Johnson and A.A. Whitwam amalgamated it into the Leamington Post and News.

Future Leamington mayor Phil H. Fader became associated with thepaper’s management in the 1920s and guided the paper through typesetting and font changes.

In 1949, W.A. McKenzie acquired it and was the owner until Thomson Newspapers purchased the paper in 1966.

In the mid-1950s, Peter Drake became the publisher and the paper’s editor Tony Duncan would not only hold that position for quite some time, he would become the paper’s publisher in 1974 when Mr. Drake retired.

Duncan remained its publisher until Bowes Publishers Ltd. took over in June 1993, when Don Gage became publisher.

Mike Thibodeau was its editor from 1974 until his retirement in the late 2010s.

Bowes also published the weekly Leamington Shopper which had been started by the late Jack Greswell.

Eventually, Bowes Publishers sold the Leamington Post and Shopper to Quebecor, which in turn sold it to Sun Media.

Despite downsizing its staff and operations, the newspaper fared well and held its own for a couple years after the Southpoint Sun hit the market. But as revenues and readership dwindled, Sun Media unexpectedly shuttered three Essex County newspaper all on the same day in December 2012. One of the others hit was the Amherstburg Echo.

The owners of the Southpoint Sun, which also published the Wheatley Journal, have ensured that a newspaper remains in Leamington when it moved its offices to Talbot St. East.

Today, the Sun continues to deliver the news and other features on a weekly basis and supplies the area with news stories, insightful pieces and photographs relating to the weekly events that affect the Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley communities.

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Community Calendar INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSESSMENTS TO ENTER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTIONS can contact Ian MacNeil, Social Worker with Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, located at 33 Princess St. (1st floor) in Leamington, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

You can leave a message 24/7 at 519-984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23 COUNTY & WESTERN ADULT DANCE - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Kingsville Legion Br. 188, 145 Division Rd. South, Kingsville. Dance and sing to country music with Billy K, plus requests. 50/50 draw too!

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING at 6:30 pm every other Wednesday at the Leamington Library, 1 John St., Leamington.

Summer dates are June 19, July 3, 17, 31, Aug. 14, 28. Visit for free!

Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo. com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23 TWO CREEKS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS THE DELVITOS at 6:30 p.m. Hits of the ‘60s. Admission is free but the hat is passed. Scouts’ food & drink booth. Bring lawn chairs or blanket.

Two Creeks is 1 km north of Wheatley on Kent Rd. 1. More info: twocreeks.ca.

SATURDAY, JULY 27 WONDERBROADS 3rd ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - 4-person scramble, 18 holes w/cart, hotdog & beverage. Register your foursome at 2024wonderbroadgolf.golfgenius.com. Fundraiser in support of Wonderbroads Dragonboat Racing Organization which is comprised of breast cancer survivors from Windsor/Essex County.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 OPEN HOUSE - THE SWEET ADELINES, an award-winning ladies acapella barbershop chorus, is hosting an Open House on at 6:30 pm at St Mary’s Parish Hall, 12048 County Rd. 34, in Maidstone (Hwy 3, south of Manning Road). Everyone welcome.

ONGOING WESTOVER - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Pre-treatment or after-care program for substance misuse. Do you, a friend or family member struggle with substance misuse? Come learn about the solution process.

Drop-in group session. No registration required.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this is a week to deal with any legal matters that you may have, including trusts and even real estate. Once these issues are settled, you can move on to some fun things.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you have an uncanny ability to blend both intellect and intuition when you make decisions. It helps form plans that have high chances of success in your career and life.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Relationships will become more solid and enduring this week, Sagittarius. You even may be able to work through a long-standing bit of tension with someone close to you.

WHEATLEY BAPTIST CHURCH - 47 Talbot St. E. Everyone is welcome to come worship with us. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible study Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Adult fellowship Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.

For more info call 519-825-7433.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 A newfound interest in nutrition and health inspires you to make changes to your diet and exercise routine, Capricorn. Alternative therapies also could be drawing your attention.

THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB meets every Tuesday to play Cribbage, Euchre & Bridge at 12:45 in the Unico Community Centre at 37 Beech St. in Kingsville, and every Friday to play Bridge, Euchre & Pepper at 12:45. Come early if you want to play a particular game and have your choice of a seat.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, perhaps you are thinking about expanding your horizons by taking classes in a creative pursuit, such as writing or music. These activities can benefit your mind in many ways.

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

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Now might be a good time to start thinking about financial investments, Pisces. Work with other people who may offer recommendations on which avenues to pursue.

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

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

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 at 10:00 a.m. in church auditorium. All welcome, no RSVP required.

COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 am. The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church.

All are free. All are welcome.

URSA MAJOR’S LITTLE BEAR CAFE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST every Monday (except holidays), 1860 Division Rd. North, Kingsville. Ursa Major Day Support Program’s community breakfast awaits with free coffee, tea, and simple eats — available while supplies last.

Open to the whole community. We welcome everyone to join in the good food and fellowship. For more details, visit www.UMLSC. org or email contact@umlsc.org.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, recognition of your efforts at work could lead to some welcome news on the financial front. It can be tempting to spend that money in advance, but wait until you receive the news to start spending.

STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available.

Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group.

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

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Practical visions run through your mind this week, Cancer. They include redecorating options or how to make the backyard more functional.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You may have a desire to spend a lot of time with your family over the next few days, but at least one person is not enamored with interacting with you, Leo. You’ll get to the bottom of it.

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A specially designed Eucharist service to involve more young people and the young of heart of the parish. Remember to wear your Orange Shirt. Joyful music to celebrate all ages!

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Suddenly you are more mysterious than in the past, Gemini. You may be able to use this allure to make some new friends or networking contacts.

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LAKERS U8 WIN SIMCOE TOURNAMENT The Leamington Uni-Fab U8 Lakers went undefeated over the Father’s Day weekend to capture the championship in the Simcoe tournament, winning all six games along the way. The kids played their hearts out in the heat, winning three games on Sunday. They defeated teams from Brantford, Newmarket, Cambridge, Kitchener and Simcoe, capping it off with an 18-0 win over Brantford in the championship game. Here, they celebrate just after claiming the title. Front row, from left: Theo Wright, Tate Getty, Owen Schiefer, Conor Cobby, Easton O’Neil and batboy Nash O’Neil. Middle row: Rory Mills, David Giesbrecht, Dougie Howe, Maddux Carnevale, Hudson Dyck, Nolan Froese, Brody Ferreira. Coaches, from left, are Craig Howe, Derek Cobby, Josh Carnevale, Steve O’Neil and Steve Schiefer.

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Becigneul close to hole in one on Talbot Trail links On Tuesday, June 11, there were 60 members of Talbot Trail senior men’s league who enjoyed a beautiful day for golfing.

The course was in terrific condition, and the golfers were all getting some needed extra roll.

In the 80-85y division, Mike Wright scored a masterful 39 and Joe Vrtel earned a solid 39. Oth-

er golfers who produced results of 55 or less were Conrad Babkirk, Ken Womack, Ray Foster and Ron Will.

The super seniors playing off the silver tees were led by Walter Balsam’s inspiring 53. Tom Hyatt was close behind with his noteworthy 54. The gold tee player who led the way was Carl Robinson with

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his impressive 46. He was closely followed by Gerry Becigneul’s brilliant 49.

Master putter Erle Nash recorded another praiseworthy result.

In the 50-69y division, Kreug continued his spectacular play by firing a 37.

Both Gerry Van Deven and Arkey shot excellent 41s.

Fuzzy was a mere one shot back with his superb 42.

John Liddell and Clarkie played solid rounds to record results of 44 and 45 respectively. Other commendable results: Tim Will and Trigger 49s; David Tonks and Paul Brown 51s.

Scoop Epplett knocked a dazzling 35-foot putt in on #2 for the LP. Gerry Becigneul came within 30 inches of a hole-in-one on #9 for the CP victory. Joe

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Drummond’s scintillating shot on the challenging #7 hole was a mere 4½ feet from the pin for the CP win.

The 70-79y group played well. Both Dunner and Drummond fired brilliant 38s. Terrific results of 40 and 41 were recorded by Pearcie and Dutchy respectively. Chopper and Bobo played well, achiev-

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SPEEDPRINT SQUAD RECORDS FIRST WIN On Wednesday night, June 12, the Speedprint U14 ladies fastpitch team played in Kingsville and won 17-4. Starting pitcher Lucy Dawson pitched a gem for her team. Taylor Willis came in as relief in the third and it was lights out the rest of the night. Big hits came from the senior girls’ Izzy Digiovanni Lapointe, Taylor Willis and Elise Wilkinson with a couple of doubles and a triple. Afterward the team gathered for a photo. Front row, left to right: Lucy Dawson, Chloe Imeson, Ivy Schmitt, Brooklyn Biekx, Ali Wiebe, Leigha Whaley, Ryleigh Biekx.

Back row: Coach Dana, Coach Erica, Izzy Digiovanni Lapointe, Elise Wilkinson, scorekeeper Mary-Jo, Naomi Enns (kneeling), Coach Tim, Taylor Willis (kneeling).

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WECHEC HOLDS TRACK AND FIELD MEET On Saturday, June 8, 120 home-schooled athletes gathered at the Leamington District Secondary School track for the second annual Windsor-Essex Christian Home Educator Connection (WECHEC) Track and Field Meet for students in grades 3-12. Students competed in four running events and three field events throughout the day, and there were some excellent athletes in attendance. In the top photo, the WECHEC grade 4 girls give their all in the 100-metre dash. In the bottom photo, WECHEC student Max Kern sprints to the finish line for the win in the 400-metre race.

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Pet of the Week Poor Orko HAD been adopted earlier this year, but would likely be much happier in a home that has no other pets. We aren’t sure who instigated amongst the pets in the home, but we were told that Orko had been hiding alot, and had some litter box issues (possibly because of that).

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The Erie Shores senior men’s league enjoyed a great day of golf on June 10. Draw winners were John Mills and Guy McIntyre.

Closest to the hole on #3 was Claudio Sabelli and on #16 Dave Wilkinson.

The longest putt on #7 was by John Mills and on #17 Heinz Kosempel.

The three low net winners were Ron Tremblay 66, Terry McLaughin 67 and Vince Branca 68.

The first-place team at 143 were Wayne Wise-

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Dream Cruise 12:00 pm - Leamington Fairgrounds down to the dock. 1st Car Show at the dock 1:00 - 3:00 pm. 2nd Car Show Uptown Leamington Talbot St., Queen St., John St., 4:00 - 10:00 pm. Live Music 4:00 -10:00 pm at Italian Centennial Park!

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day were by Jerry Mallard 78 and Bill Gherasim 80.

Heinz Kosempel and Dave Binder had birds on the first hole. Bill Gherasim birdied #1, #2 and #16. Jerry Mallard birdied on #2. John Tofflemire, Claudio Sabelli and Richard Reive birdied #3. Richard also had one on #6. Peter Harb and Kevin Shafter birdied #12 and Ron Tiessen finished off the birds with his on #16.

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Fun, laughter and sunshine at annual Chamber Golf Tournament

Sunny skies greeted 102 golfers at Erie Shores Golf and Country Club for the annual Leamington District Chamber of Commerce golf tournament on Wednesday, June 12.

The four-person scramble format saw the teams tee off to a shotgun start at noon and the 18-hole golf was followed by a Car Barn chicken and rib dinner back at the Leamington Marina.

In addition to the golf, players had an opportunity to participate in a fun chipping challenge and a speed putting competition.

“We had an incredible day at the Chamber Golf Tournament. It was wonderful to see so many local businesses and community leaders come together for a day of fun and networking,” said Chamber General Manager Wendy

Parsons. “This event not only supports our ongoing initiatives, but also strengthens the bonds

within our community.

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Memorial team of Ward Hutchins, Brian Humphreys, Chantal Serrao

and Derrick Hutchins shot the low score overall.

Ward Hutchins participates in the Rotary Club’s chipping contest. His Evergreen Memorial team took the low score of the day out on the course.

Chamber photo In the photo above, Cliff Danby tees off on the back nine of the annual Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 12.

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WIN FIRST LADIES SCRAMBLE

The Reid Funeral Home Monday Ladies League held their first group event, a scramble, on June 10 at Erie Shores Golf and Country Club. Members of the winning team were, left to right, Anna Lindsay, Paula Ouellette and Marlene Alderson with a score of 38. The league is in its 49th season and members are looking forward to celebrating the 50th anniversary of golf next year.

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