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The sights and sounds of the Leamington Fair filled the north Leamington landscape this past weekend with rides, games, a demolition derby, pro wrestling and plenty of live entertainment. Here, three-year-old Damon Knelson, of Leamington, watches as his dart bursts a balloon on Saturday, May 24, while World’s Finest Shows employee Jimmy Collins supervises. Damon won a purple dragon for his efforts. More photos of the 177th Leamington Fair on on pages 4 and 5. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand
Wheatley Learning Trail honours Dr. Lloyd McKibbin By Mark Ribble The Wheatley Horticultural Society found the perfect way to honour the late Dr. Lloyd McKibbin for his life’s work in the village and around the world. On Saturday, May 24, they invited the public — and the McKibbin family — to the unveiling of Doc McKibbin Way along the Wheatley Arboretum and Learning Trail. Several of Dr. McKibbin’s family members were on hand for the event, which saw several play areas for children, a plant sale and a visit with the animals from Zoo2You. Society President Sophie Jefferson started things off, explaining how the idea came about to honour Dr. McKibbin in this way. The Arboretum and Learning Trail opened last year behind the Wheatley Arena property as the Horticultural Society teamed with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent to finish off the trails and plant trees. SEE MCKIBBIN Continued on Page 3
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Everett Hamilton, great grandson of Dr. Lloyd McKibbin, helps Donna Matier unveil the sign for Doc McKibbin Way. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
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