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The annual Art at the Otentiks event took place at Point Pelee this past weekend with a number of “artists in residence” participating, as well as vendors and other artists set up at Camp Henry. Amber Dalgleish was on hand at one of the Otentiks with her business Mudlarks Unserious Pottery that she runs with her sister Paige. Business was brisk on Sunday, October 25 with hundreds of visitors making their way through the camping areas of Point Pelee National Park. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
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and other musings
The smell of candy apples and ballot boxes in the air Ahhh, Halloween and elections, what a wonderful mixture of absolute scariness. In a world where everything is scary these days, Halloween might just be the one fun thing we get to do as a community next week. On Monday, when the last ballots are counted (It might be early morning Tuesday, who knows)
about 40 hopefuls will be left out collectively from Leamington, Kingsville, Chatham-Kent Ward 1 and Pelee Island seats. On Tuesday, it’ll be back to the regular day-to-day life for those people, but for almost 30 others, they will be preparing for some hard work over the next four years. And make no mistake about it, being elected to
a municipal position is no walk in the park. It’s a constant expectation from your constituents for you to perform at the level they feel you should. And it won’t take long to find out that you can’t always vote the way many expect you to. A lot of being an elected official is looking at the big picture and making decisions for the whole of the community.
1919 Essex in museum
In 1918, the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit introduced the Essex in the low price field to challenge the market share of the Model T. The name was selected from England to give the car prestige. All models were open cars with four-cylinder engines. In 1922, Essex came out with its first two-door sedan and was very popular as people demanded more protection from the
weather. In 1924, a six was added to the Essex line-up and later a “Super Six” reflecting the Bill Sherk growing trend toward more cylbye to crank starts with inders. the Startix. The 1927 Essex offered In that same year of four-wheel brakes as 1932, the Essex was optional but became replaced with a new car standard equipment in called the Terraplane, 1928. The 1930 Essex a name suggesting you Challenger Six was very could speed along the popular despite the highway as if in a plane! depressed economy. In 1932 the Six said good-
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That goes for mayors, councillors and school board trustees alike. Now, at the end of next week, those who choose to celebrate will be heavy into Halloween, which was my favourite time of year as a young kid. It still is in a way. I take great joy in watching the grandchildren dress up and go door-to-door looking for treats. Our neighbourhood is really hit-andmiss for trick-or-treating but a few houses still give out candy. As a child, my trickor-treat neighbourhood was inside Point Pelee National Park. Pretty much every resident gave out treats and some were even homemade. My mom wouldn’t let me eat any apples that were given out, due to the old razor blade wives’ tale, but pretty much everything else was permissible. Mrs. Knight, who was the wife of the park warden at the time, made peanut brittle every year. It was one of my favour-
ites and in fact, I mentioned it in this column a few years ago and she had some delivered to my Mark Ribble office. She has since passed away, but I case — plastic orange fondly remember going to pumpkin. their house and knocking After we hit the dozen on that door, anticipating or so houses inside the that sweet treat. park, we’d call it a night. Someone else did pop- My “city” cousins, meancorn balls, while others while, were cleaning up did candy and caramel in a new subdivision in apples. My mom didn’t Leamington — called have a problem with those Danforth Avenue. for some reasons. I guess No simple plastic she felt the hot liquid pumpkin would do on candy mixture would melt that street. You needed a the razor blades inside. pillowcase to drag around There were no “fun if you decided to hike the size” chocolate bars in whole length of Danforth. those days. You either got A day or so later, we’d the regular sized one or compare hauls and mine nothing. And has anyone always paled in comparinoticed the shrinkflation son, but I had peanut britgoing on with the fun size tle and they did not — so bars this year? Go ahead, there’s that. measure the width of your Unfortunately, my Coffee Crisp from last 65-year-old teeth will no year and compare it to this longer allow me to eat year. Nothing fun about it. peanut brittle, but I’m My other favourite as a hoping that once I get to kid was molasses kisses the old folks home, they’ll and in those days, that figure out a way to make a candy filled the majority peanut brittle smoothie or of your bag — or in my something.
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1919 Essex in Canadian Transportation Museum at Heritage Village.
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Chilliwack. Now, that’s a band whose hits we played back in the day on CHYR Radio. They were musically one of my favourite pop bands on the air as they were quite strong. The original line up contained Bill Henderson, Glenn Miller, Ross Turney and Claire Lawrence, with later additions Howard Froese, Brian Macleod, Ab Bryant, John Roles and Sky Layton. Bill Henderson grew up in Vancouver and had that beautiful, smooth voice that led the way. He went on to study music at the University of British Columbia and in 1964 was asked to join a group of musicians who had previously been known as The Classics which eventually morphed into The Collectors. The group managed two albums and a string of radio singles between 1967 and 1970 before changing their name to Chilliwack, with Henderson assuming lead vocal duties. The new four-piece Chilliwack band released their self-titled debut on Parrot Records in 1970 and had moderate radio success with “Rain-O” as
a single. Glenn Miller left for their follow-up album in 1971 but returned after the with departure of Law- Chuck Reynolds rence for 1972’s “All Over You”. Howard Froese Mushroom Records in was later added as sec- 1979, Chilliwack moved ond guitarist. their homebase to Solid The band hooked up Gold Records. with Poppy Family main Their first album for the man Terry Jacks who label, “Wanna Be a Star”, produced 1974s “Rid- yielded several radio hits ing High” album on his in “My Girl (Gone, Gone, own Goldfish label. The Gone)” — which won the record featured the hit band a Juno Award in single “Crazy Talk”. 1981 — “(Don’t Wanna) In 1976, Chilliwack Live for A Living” and moved to a fledging “I Believe”. “Opus X” in Vancouver record label 1982 continued their hit known as Mushroom streak as the trio rode the Records and in 1976 and crest of renewed popustruck gold with four sin- larity, and a greatest hits gles from the “Dreams, album called “Segue” Dreams, Dreams” album was quickly fashioned for that included “California 1983. The band followed Girls” and “Fly at Night”. that with their final studio By the third Mush- release, “Look In, Look room Records album, Out”, before Solid Gold “Breakdown in Paradise” Records went bankrupt in 1979, Chilliwack con- and took Chilliwack’s sisted of Henderson and good fortunes with it. Brian MacLeod, and feaHenderson still tours tured a complete line-up with Chilliwack and change with the addi- holds positions of promition of Ab Bryant (bass), nence with some of CanaRick Taylor (drums) and da’s music organizations ex-Bond guitarist John such as the Songwriters Role. Association. With the collapse of
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By-Law officer saves a life while on patrol By Mark Ribble Friday, September 25 was shaping up to be a routine morning for Leamington By-Law Enforcement Officer Austin Aldridge, but that routine turned into a major event as he made his way west on Talbot Street East. The six-year veteran of the municipal by-law crew was out on vehicle patrol along Talbot Street East just after 9 am when he noticed something alarming in the distance. A Canada Post mail carrier was lying face down on the sidewalk with a couple of bystanders rushing to his aid. Aldridge pulled over his vehicle and ran to the scene, where one person was on the phone with 9-1-1 while the other was trying to locate a pulse on the downed postal worker. “I couldn’t find a pulse, so we rolled him over to assess the situation,” said Aldridge. “We unbuck-
led his mail pouch and noticed he had hit his head when he fell. There was a lot of blood.” Aldridge began chest compressions while the good Samaritan was on the phone with 9-1-1 dispatch. Aldridge put his CPR training to good use as the dispatcher kept everyone focused on the task at hand. When EMS arrived on scene, they brought out the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and Aldridge ceased compressions. When the AED didn’t bring the patient back, he restarted compressions. “It was a pretty scary scene, to be honest,” he says. “It didn’t look good.” Aldridge said that the EMS crew got the patient into the ambulance and were off to the hospital long before his adrenalin wore off and he started shaking. “I was in shock,” he says. “Then, later that
day, I got a message from my manager that he had pulled through.” Aldridge was happy that he was able to help and so glad to hear that the patient was going to make it. For John Ridley, the postal worker who collapsed that day, the memory of the incident isn’t really clear, but he’s grateful to Austin for his prompt action. He and Austin spoke a few days later. “I have very little memory of that day,” John told the Sun this week. “Thank goodness that Austin was there and able to help as quickly as he did.” And after two stents and a four-day hospital stay, the soon-to-be 57-year-old mail carrier is now resting and recovering as he awaits a follow-up cardiology appointment. “My ribs are still sore (from the compressions), but I’m grateful to Austin for his quick action,”
added John. “He worked hard. I had the easy job.” A few days after the incident, Niki Demmans from the Leamington Post Office showed up at town hall to present Austin with a small gift of appreciation on behalf
of the postal workers in town. “There was definitely some emotion going on,” says Austin. “It was very much appreciated.” In a day and age when sometimes a visit from a by-law officer is looked
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upon as a negative by many, this interaction with a member of the Leamington community had a positive outcome. “It’s a good news story,” added Aldridge. “Some pride in helping the community.”
Canada Post employee Niki Demmans presents a thank you gift to By-Law Enforcement Officer Austin Aldridge at the town hall recently. Aldridge’s CPR on mail carrier John Ridley saved Ridley’s life. Photo submitted
Two Creeks Association holds appreciation gathering for picnic table program By Mark Ribble A gathering was held on Thursday, October 15 at Wheatley Two Creeks Conservation Area as the Two Creeks Association took time to acknowledge and thank their donors, sponsors and most recently, their Together at the Table sponsors. Together at the Table, the brainchild of Two Creeks member Sheilah
Marans, brought the need for some new picnic tables together with some always welcomed fundraising for the association. The program was launched this past summer and within two weeks, all 10 new tables were spoken for by various sponsors. Association President Gerry Soulliere said that they needed to start
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replacing some of the old tables, which were at least 30 years old. He built each of the tables in his garage. The sturdy steel tables with wood tops have all been engraved with the sponsors’ names on them — a lasting thank you to those who stepped up. Soulliere said they used any leftover funds to rebuild a bridge at the conservation area, where countless volunteers pitched in to help. He also cited the numerous community members who showed up to help clear debris after the September 3 tornado. “That’s what it’s all about,” he said. “Looking around today, seeing our community gathered among the trees. Each of these tables has a story and stand as beautiful memories of loved ones.” Vicki Haley, whose late husband Ron was a member at Two Creeks, was one of the table sponsors in attendance at the gathering. “Ron was such a big fans of Two Creeks, I thought it was only right to make this donation,” she said. Geri Vary was in attendance along with many other Wheatley Swans members and she thanked Soulliere, Marans and all of the Two Creeks vol-
unteers for their work in keeping the conservation area going for so long. Soulliere also mentioned the support of the Wheatley Lions Club, who have been there every step of the way and said plans are underway
for a Lions Club bench at the top of the hill overlooking the outdoor stage. The new tables are available for people to use on their visits to Two Creeks, and the families, groups and businesses who participated
All in attendance gathered for a group photo.
The Wheatley Swans sat at their table for the event.
are John and Donna Hyatt, Randy Omstead, Wheatley Legion Branch 324, the Schrade family, Southwest Outdoors Club, Taylor Fish Co. and staff, Vicki Haley, Weil’s Food Processing and the Wheatley Swans.
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ROCKING THE CLUB FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Simply Queen and the Jody Raffoul Band teamed up to rock the Leamington Portuguese Club on Saturday, October 17 with about 450 music fans attending. Raffoul and his band (top) did not disappoint, playing hits, covers and originals as Rick Rock and his Simply Queen band (bottom) readied to take the stage as the headliner. The rollicking ride back to the 1970s had a lot of guests on the dance floor, all for a good cause as the Knights of Columbus Council 4501 collected over 500 pieces of non-perishable goods for Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul. Organizers were still counting the proceeds at press time but told the Sun they were eternally grateful to all attendees and local sponsors who helped make the event a success. SUN photos by Mark Ribble
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We are sad to announce the passing of John “Jack” James Helkie on Thursday, October 15, 2026. He leaves behind his beloved wife Marilyn, as well as his son James ( Jim) (Lorlei) Helkie and his daughter Tracy (Dale) Thompson. He will be sadly missed by his six grandchildren, Jamie, Jodi, Trevor, Evan, Rachel and Lauren, as well as two great-grandchildren, Emma and Julia. Jack worked as a manager for Gosfield North Telephone Company for many years, which he very much enjoyed. Jack also enjoyed bowling and playing cards and traveling with Marilyn to many wonderful destinations. Jack will be missed by all who knew and loved him. As per Jack’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
Alfonse Joseph “Joe” DeLellis, a cherished husband, Southpoint father, brother, grandfather, uncle,Sun and friend, passed away unexpectedly at Windsor Regional $200 Hospital pluson$26 HST = $226 Sunday, October 11, 2026, one day after his AnyBorn changes please email 85th birthday. on October 10,sun@southpointsun.ca 1941, in Leamington, Ontario, to Al and Helen DeLellis, Thank you. Joe gave his heart to his family and his devotion to farming. He found joy in hard work, good company, and life’s simple pleasures. Joe attended Michigan State University on a Division 1 hockey scholarship and graduated in 1964 with a degree in Agriculture. He then embarked on a fruitful career as a farmer, entrepreneur, and agricultural innovator. One of the first to introduce mechanical harvesting, was also Proof of tomato obituary toherun a pioneer in Ontario seedling production and the longestserving salesman of belted harvester chains. Despite the demands of his work, Joe made time21, to volunteer October 2026 with the Kinsmen and the Ontario Processing Vegetable Southpoint Sun Marketing Board and enjoyed the friendship and camaraderie of his Wednesday boys’ coffee club. $200Joe plus HST $226 An avid horseman, took$26 great pride= in breeding, training, and caring for his many horses over the years. Most recently, Maybelle, Bluebelle and Boltplease held a special place in Any changes email his heart. He was also a history buff with a particular passion sun@southpointsun.ca for Westerns. His love and penchant for sports were evident in his days of playing football, hockey, basketball and pole vaulting at LDHS. Resourceful, inventive Thank you. and of course endlessly frugal, Joe could fix anything with a little twine and wire. He could even play the bagpipes. Give Joe a full tank of gas and a two-lane backroad, and he was happy. He loved exploring new places and never saw the need to take the freeway when there was a more interesting way to get there. In his later years, his favorite destination was wherever his grandchildren happened to be. He took enormous pride in visiting them and cheering them on in their respective sports and activities. Joe possessed a rare gift of making connections with people. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and know their life story within 10 minutes. His genuine curiosity, quick wit and warm nature made others feel welcome wherever he went. His sweet tooth was legendary, with a particular fondness for ice cream, pie and pastries. Joe is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 60 years, Joann; his beloved son, David, and his wife, Denise; his cherished daughter, Michele, and her husband, Mike; his dear sister, Linda, and her husband, Larry; his treasured sister-inlaw, Lynn, and her husband, Murray; and brother-in-law, Peter, and his wife Mary. He will be lovingly remembered by his adored grandchildren, Brady, Alexa, Sydney, Nicole and Beau; his nieces and nephews, Laura, Lee, Jennifer, Kayla, Megan, Zachary and Mackenzie; his dog Maya and granddogs Darla and Dock. He was predeceased by his loving parents, Al and Helen. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Joe’s life on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Roma Club Pavilion – please bring your funny stories; we are sure there are many. The Roma Club Pavilion is at 19 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington. The Pavilion is at the back of the club. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests donations to the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA), an organization dear to Joe’s heart. Joe leaves behind a legacy of love, humor, curiosity and hard work. His unmistakable grin, memorable stories, and talent for making friends wherever he went will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. May he rest peacefully, knowing that he made the lives of those around him richer, happier and brighter.
Peter Zanki
Janary 23, 1939 – October 12, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter Zanki on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the age of 87. Peter passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at the Sun Parlor Home. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Perry, his grandchildren Jay and Jenna (Matt), and his brother Vince (Pat). Peter was predeceased by his beloved wife of 47 years, Nancy, and their son Dennis. He will now be reunited with them, together again forever. Peter was born in the town of Komiža on the island of Vis, in present-day Croatia. He immigrated to Canada in 1956, eventually settling in Chatham, Ontario, where he met his future wife Nancy. They married in 1960 and began building a life together. Peter spent the first ten years of his farming career working a 100-acre farm in Dover Township, Kent County. After selling that farm, he moved his family to the Kingsville area, where he purchased a larger farm. A dedicated and successful farmer, Peter devoted many years to working the land before retiring from farming approximately 20 years ago. Outside of farming, Peter enjoyed fishing, hunting, and travelling. In the late 1990s, he and Nancy purchased a home in Florida, where they cherished spending their winters together. Following Nancy’s passing and his eventual move from the family farm to Kingsville, Peter continued to find joy in life’s simple pleasures. He took great pride in tending his beautiful vegetable garden and preparing special meals for his family, creating cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of those who loved him. During the past two years, Peter resided at Venvi Assisted Living, where he made new friends and enjoyed the companionship of fellow residents and staff. His family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped care for Peter over the past year, with special thanks to Fay and Sue for their kindness and compassion. Peter will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace, reunited with his beloved Nancy and son Dennis. Condolences and online memories may be shared with the family at www.kendrickfuneralhome.com
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Tina Mae Brouwer
March 19, 1974 – October 17, 2026 It is with tears and broken hearts we announce the tragic and sudden death of Tina Brouwer on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Tina was deeply loved by her husband Miguel Cabrera Baez loved to taketo carerun Proof ofwho obituary of her and always doted on her. Left to figure October 2026 out how21, to live without her “best friend” Southpoint Sun is her daughter Alysha Brouwer (Marco) and $300 plus = $339 her $39 son HST who she was so proud of, Cole Brouwerplease Greene (email Jai). Any changes Predeceased by her sun@southpointsun.ca father Wes Brouwer Sr. (2023). Daughter of Jessie Brouwer. Sister of Sherrilynne Brouwer and Wes Brouwer Jr. Loved and missed from Mexico are her in-laws, ThankGuadalupe you. and Leonarda, brother-in-law Jose and sister-in-law Marisol. Tina loved her many nieces and nephews, cousins, and aunts and uncles. Tina enjoyed working with her husband Miguel and daughter Alysha, as well as many others at Babkirk Tax in downtown Leamington. Tina’s tiny dog “Bugger” is already lost without his Momma. Visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) is on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Tina’s life will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow.
Anthony Gori It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Anthony Gori, surrounded by his loved ones, on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Erie Shores HealthCare. Beloved husband of 63 years to Assunta (Giorgi). Devoted Dad of Ricky (Stacey) and Elvis (Dawn). His whole world revolved around his family and his biggest treasures were his three granddaughters, Kyah, Karys and Iris. Antonio (Anthony) Gori was born to his parents Candelora and Giuseppe on February 24, 1936 in Pofi, Italy, and dear son-in-law of Lucia and Pietro Giorgi. Predeceased by brothers Antonino, Domenico, Michele and sisters Pasqualina and Caterina, his sister Lucia still residing in Italy. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten by his nieces and nephews who always knew they could count on Zio. Amongst his friends, he had a way of bringing people together, his stories made them laugh and his knowledge guided them. Anthony had a deep love for music, sports and gardening, passions that brought him joy throughout his life. He was a devoted and cherished member of his church and the Italian choir, where he served for many years as choir leader, sharing his love of music and bringing people together through song. Anthony also dedicated 30 years of loyal service to H.J. Heinz before retiring, leaving behind a legacy of commitment, hard work and devotion. Visiting was held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection was at St. Michael’s Parish, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment at Erie Memorial Gardens, Leamington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Health Foundation and Alzheimer Society. Anthony’s family would like to thank all the nurses and Dr. B. Providence at Erie Shores HealthCare, and all the caregivers who provided care at his home.
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The Kingsville Lions Club (KLC) presented a donation to the Girl Guides Canada in Kingsville on Wednesday, October 14. In front, left to right, are Charlotte Rahm, Sophia Haiek, Olivia Kayeaux and Layla Mummery. In back are Katherine Groenewegen (KLC), Betsy Sabara and Stephanie Heaton. The donation will go towards programs for the Girl Guides. KLC members raise funds through their volunteer work at Chances Leamington. Photo submitted
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Shelley Osborne of Tilbury, left, won the annual Wheatley Lions Club 50-50 draw when her ticket was pulled on October 13. That ticket won Shelley $10,000 and here she receives the cheque from President and Past District Governor George Vary. Photo submitted
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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.
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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.
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October 12, 1993 - The Leamington Food Outlet had a groundbreaking for their new warehouse on Seneca Road with (l-r) contractor NIick Marcovecchio, Leamington Mayor Bruce Crozier and owners Gus Mattei, Renzo Esposito and Fred Mattei taking part.
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October 1986 - Birds and barge both beached. A giant barge that was en route to Port Rowan on Lake Erie found itself being blown ashore just west of the entrance to Wheatley harbour on Wednesday of last week. Bycycling literally pulling itself byrose its own boot straps, using the onboard and dredging bucket, and Submarine - Ditches foot after foot following thecrane Thursday evening rainfall nudgingyoung by a former fishing theinventing barge managed to make the Wheatley harbour.cycling”. The struggle and these ladsWheatley wasted no tug, time a new game, “submarine If to gain the harbour entrance was witnessed by thousands of herring gulls who had come ashore to avoid nothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle! the choppy waters that caused the barge’s difficulties.
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The Leamington Arts Centre highlighted several ongoing shows with a reception on Friday, October 16. Among those featured were Let Them Hear You (Artists of Colour), Ouroboros (Tiffany April), Stomping Ground (guest curated by Jaclyn Meloche – various artists), and Point Pelee National Park Artists in Residence (various artists). Let Them Hear You included an Artists Talk to discuss the ways that the show brings together the voices of individual Black artists and empowers them as a collective. Photos submitted
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Both the junior and senior boys volleyball teams from UMEI Christian High School faced Cardinal Carter on Thursday, October 15 in a pair of closely contested matches that saw both teams pushed to three sets. The junior boys match was particularly tight, with Cardinal Carter taking the opening set 25-23 before UMEI responded with a 25-22 win in the second. The deciding set went right down to the wire, with UMEI narrowly taking
it 26-24 to secure the 2–1 victory. The senior boys also battled through three sets. UMEI took the first two sets 25-21 and 25-20, before Cardinal Carter responded with a 25-22 win in the third. UMEI finished with a 2–1 victory. Both matches featured competitive rallies, close scores and an enthusiastic atmosphere in the UMEI gym, highlighting the excitement of local high school athletics.
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Study StudyProcess Process The TheStudy Studyisisfollowing followingthe theMunicipal MunicipalClass ClassEnvironmental EnvironmentalAssessment Assessment(February (February2024) 2024) process processbybyestablishing establishingthe theneed needand andjustification justificationfor forthe theproject, project,considering consideringallallreasonable reasonable alternatives alternativeswith withacceptable acceptableeffects effectsononthe thenatural, natural,social socialand andcultural culturalenvironments, environments,and and proactively proactivelyconsulting consultingwith withthe thepublic, public,stakeholders stakeholdersand andIndigenous Indigenouscommunities. communities.Upon Upon completion completionofofthe theStudy, Study,ananEnvironmental EnvironmentalStudy StudyReport Report(ESR) (ESR)will willbebeprepared preparedand andmade made available availablepublicly publiclyfor fora aminimum minimum30-day 30-dayreview reviewperiod. period.The Thedocument documentwill willdetail detailthe theplanning planning and andconsultation consultationprocess, process,and andthe thestudy studyrecommendations recommendationsand and design. design. Public PublicConsultation Consultation The Thepublic publicconsultation consultationprocess processisisa akey keypart partofofthis thisStudy, Study,and andthe the Municipality MunicipalityofofLeamington Leamingtonisiscommitted committedtotoensuring ensuringthat thateveryone everyone with withananinterest interestininthe theproject projecthas hasananopportunity opportunitytotoshare sharetheir theirinput. input. Residents Residentsare areencouraged encouragedtotovisit visitleamington.ca/MerseaRoad1 leamington.ca/MerseaRoad1oror scan scanthe theQR QRcode codefor foradditional additionalinformation. information. AtAtPCC PCCNo. No.2,2,the the60% 60%detail detaildesign designdrawings drawingsfor forthe therecommended recommended plan planwill willbebeavailable availablefor forpublic/agency public/agencyinput. input.This Thiswill willinclude includeinformation informationononproperty property acquisition requirements, phasing of the improvements, a contract for sanitary servicing and stormwater management which will be done in advance of roadworks, as well as measures to mitigate project and construction impacts. There will be a presentation at 6:00 PM to provide an overview of the project including property impacts. The PCC No. 2 is being held as follows: Date: Time: Location:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Presentation at 6:00 PM Leamington Municipal Building, Council Chambers 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, ON, N8H 2Z9
Any personal information collected as a result of this public consultation centre is collected under the authority of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record and included in the project documentation. For more information, or if you wish to be placed on the Study’s mailing or emailing contact list, contact one of the following: Steve Taylor, P.Eng., M.Eng. Consultant Project Manager BT Engineering Inc. 509 Talbot Street London, ON N6A 2S5 Email: steven.taylor@bteng.ca Phone: 519-672-2222
Gaspare Graziano, C.E.T. Engineering Project Manager Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9 Email: ggraziano@leamington.ca Phone: 519-326-5761 Ext. 1303
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Golden Years mini golf There were 72 golfers who played 36 holes of mini golf at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Thursday, October 15. They recorded an outstanding 103 holes in one. Leading the way with 5 aces were Jack Bostin and Tony Hudvagner, followed by Bryon Walker with 4; Bruce Cooper, Gary Feltz, Constance Budd, Bill Ward, Monique Benfield, Erle Nash, Denise Branch, Julia Kos, Greg Broome and Penny Stewart with3; Steve Bonyai, Ron Fick, Linda Chiasson, Zena Raymond, Bob Tanner, Richard Metz, Bob Springthorpe, Al Wass, Tom Bishop, Shran Collins, Andy Orsini, Larry Hillman, Anne Bonyai, Lloyd Symons, Nancy Springthorpe, Tom Hyatt, Lois Hudvagner, Georgia Skeates and Kaz Wszol with 2; and Walter Balsam, AnneMarie Wszol, Kathy Bechard, Marlene Schmitt, Betty McManus, Arlene Fillmore, Margo Carder, Linda Taylor, Grant Raymond, Steve Acott, Randy Nash, Keith Hopper, Linda Lavender, Theresa Decaluwe, Carolyn Dufour, Jan Coulter, Al Guest, Armand Decaluwe, Ray Foster, Paul Brown and Jamie Arquette with 1 each.
Top scorers over 18 holes were Tom Hyatt with 35; Bill Ward, Bryon Walker and Lloyd Symons 36; Greg Broome 37; Walter Balsam, Jack Bostin, Julia Kos, Bob Springthorpe, Shran Collins and Tony Hudvagner 38; Walter Balsam, Bill Ward, Erle Nash, Grant Raymond, Al Wass and Lloyd Symons, Randy Nash (2) and Ray Foster (2) 39. Leading the way over 36 holes with a score of 75 were Bill Ward and Lloyd Symons, followed by Tom Hyatt 76, Walter Balsam 77, Bryon Walker, Randy Nash, Julia Kos and Ray Foster 78, and Tony Hudvagner 79. First place went to Team 15 (Tom Hyatt, Al Guest, Armand Decaluwe, Greg Broome) with 328. Second place was Team 11 (Julia Kos, Bob Springthorpe, Theresa Decaluwe, Carolyn Dufour) with 337. Third place went to Team 10 that was saved by the women (Keith Hopper, Jennie Brown, Linda Lavender, Randy Nash) with 338. Most honest golfers were Team 9 (Gail Turk, Steve Acott, Kathy Klym, Richard Metz). Fun, laughs and also golf will continue on Thursday, October 22 at 10:30 a.m.
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Flyers down Caledon; add former OHLer to lineup By C. Scott Holland After playing some of the OJHL’s strongest teams over the course of a week, the Leamington Flyers returned home to face the 10th place Caledon Admirals. With 665 fans present, it was a close contest for two periods before the Flyers’ offense finally struck pay dirt in the third and took home a 5-1 victory. One of the game’s drawing cards was the addition of former OHLer Judd Knauft, who had played with the Niagara Falls Ice Dogs last season and had suited up for three games this season before being released. Knauft donned sweater #16 and made his presence known via some hard bodychecks, bursts of energy and a late third-period goal. During the contest’s first 40 minutes, it was a goaltender’s duel and one where the Flyers generated plenty of shots on net while Caledon struggled to penetrate the Flyers’ stingy defense. When the dust settled, Caledon netminder Justin Young halted 32 of 36 while Leamington’s Tomas Kniaziew handled 17 of 18 that came his way. Both teams were scoreless on powerplays with the Flyers having two chances while Caledon had four.
Post-game head coach Dale Mitchell reflected on his newest player. “Judd played well in his first game and handled himself nicely,” said Mitchell. “The team showed a lot of grit out there tonight – it was good to see us clicking.” The Flyers’ offense drew first blood just past the midway point of the first period when Brendon Cooke set up with a short pass from the slot to Jak Thiessen whose left side laser found the target. Two minutes later, Ryan Kociuk plucked a rebound and handcuffed Young with his shot for a 2-0 Leamington lead. The second period’s lone tally was by Caledon seconds after a powerplay ended when Alex Fergaras’ odd angle screen shot eluded Kniaziew. It was a different story in the third as the Flyers’ offense was unleashed and pressed throughout. At 6:44, Jack Wadsworth backhanded the insurance marker after taking Bryce Belleau’s feed from the right side and from that point onward the Flyers did not relent, keeping the Admirals off stride and off the scoreboard. At 17:32, Caledon took a timeout and elected to lift Young for an extra-attacker in a bid to tie the game.
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blueline found the empty cage at 17:40 and for a 4-1 Flyers’ lead. The icing on the victory came when Matthew Crawford and Josh Cleary found Knauft,
who deftly steered a left side shot into the Admirals’ net with 42 seconds remaining. The Flyers have two home games this week as
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they host the St. Michael’s Buzzers on Thursday, October 22 at 7:10 pm and then face the Niagara Falls Canucks here on Sunday, October 25 at 6:10 pm.
Flyer Josh Cleary (14) is draws near the Caledon net as teammate Matthew Crawford (24) is open to the left side during the Flyers 5-1 win here last Thursday night. The Flyers will start a three-game home stand this Thurs. Oct. 22 vs the St. Michaels Buzzers at 7:10 pm.
Cougars remain undefeated By Sofia Mauricio The Cardinal Carter senior boys football team improved to a perfect 4-and-0 as they defeated the Catholic Central Comets 36-7 on Tuesday, October 13. Although the Comets managed to strike first, the Cougars quickly regained control. Timar Tulloch helped shift the momentum by returning his first two kickoff return touchdowns of the game, covering 80 yards. The Cougars’ offense then relied heavily on a relentless rushing attack, featuring Cristiano Antunes and Connor Rumble. Antunes powered through for a one-yard touchdown run, while Rumble showcased his speed with
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Sharks win one, lose two in past week
By Greg Coulter Over the past week, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks continued to be consistently reliable at home but struggled on the road. Wednesday, October 14 the Sharks donned their signature pink jerseys that were auctioned off after the game for the Pink at the Rink fundraiser in sup-
port of breast cancer and the Erie Shores Health Foundation. Backstopped by Michael Sampson’s 26-save performance, the Sharks were led by Vito Alfano notching one goal and three assists in a 5-2 victory over Mooretown Flags. Rory Sandison continued his scoring prowess, adding a single along with Austin Fraser and Wyatt Goudie closing out the scoring with
New Sharks addition veteran Wyatt Goudie, despite being gassed at the end of his shift, breaks in past two desperate Mooretown defencemen in the second period of the Sharks 5-2 victory. SUN photo by Greg Coulter
Kingsville Friendly Club There were 36 Kingsville Friendly Club members who played cards on October 13. Bridge: Claudette Sulek 3050, Mac Stanley 2220, Alta VanVliet 2190. Euchre: Dave Malley 102, Willy Fittler 89, Real Couture 87. Most lone hands: Dave Patterson 5. Cribbage: Dan Kir 824, Marie Geeves 782. Pepper: Nancy Taylor 251, Mandy Hric 249, John Bigley 223.
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his first as a Shark. Tempers led to over 110 minutes in penalties. Friday in Lakeshore, the home team was still stinging from an earlier loss to the Sharks and jumped on starter Adam Flanagan for three goals in the first seven minutes. Michael Sampson in relief faced 38 shots, surrendering two in the second and one in the third. Defencemen Hayden Klem and Ryan Basile countered for the Sharks in a 6-2 loss. Sunday in Dresden, the Sharks were joined on the trip by their moms, and despite the ladies’ best effort of hooting, hollering and banging on the glass, the Sharks came up empty handed in a rinse and repeat 6-0 loss from 10 days ago. Sampson faced 46 shots with the Sharks firing 31 blanks. It was another feisty matchup with over 110 minutes spent in the sin bin. Coach Kyle Quick, looking at the big picture, summed up the two losses. “We fell short of our goals hoping to get at least four of six points, but penalty issues and defensive zone play were our biggest issues,” he said, adding, “it’s a long season though, and when we stick together and compete for each other we’ll get back on track.” Sharks host Blenheim Wednesday, October 21 and Amherstburg the 28th for 7:30 starts, and return to Lakeshore on the 30th.
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U13 stars win in Etobicoke
The U13 Southpoint Stars are the Etobicoke Dolphins Pink the Rink Tournament Champions. The team entered the weekend with one goal in mind, to bring home the championship title and delivered an outstanding performance, finishing undefeated in round-robin play before winning both playoff games and the championship final. The Stars opened the tournament with a 3-1 victory over the Sudbury Lady Wolves, followed by a 2-0 win against the Ancaster Avalanche and an impressive 6-1 victory over the Barrie Sharks, securing first place in their pool. The quarter-finals brought a crossover matchup against the second-place team from Pool A, the Mount Forest Rams. The Stars battled hard in a physical game, earning a 3-1 win to advance to the semi-finals. There, they faced the East Ottawa Stars and secured another strong victory, winning 4-1. In the championship game, Southpoint met the Ottawa Valley Thunder and rose to the occasion once again, capturing the tournament title with a 3-1 win.
The U13 Pink the Rink champs are, back row, from left, Coaches Curtis Anderson, Mark Epplett and Ian Ruston. Third row: Dylynn McLean, Mila Antonios, Sarah Beaudoin, Tegan Grubb, Mila Epplett. Middle row: Scarlett Graham, Logan Drozdz, Maddy Staadegaard, Emma Robinson, Victoria Missal, Brooke Huston, Elyse Harnden, Peyton Ruston, Ella Epplett, trainer Megan Huston. In front are Avery Anderson and Evie Cecile. Photo submitted
U11B STARS GO UNDEFEATED Undefeated Southpoint Stars U11B Capture Gold at Pink the Rink Tournament The Southpoint Stars U11B team put on a masterclass in determination and teamwork this past weekend, returning home as the newly crowned champions of the prestigious Pink the Rink tournament in Etobicoke. The Stars dominated the competition from start to finish, showcasing both exceptional skill and unmatched determination. Over a six-game stretch against teams across the province, the girls refused to drop a single contest. Their perfect record reflects their hard work and relentless team play. Pictured in the back row are coach Josh Lewis, Ellie St. Aubin, coach Rob Shepley, Hensley Adams, coach Matt Shaften. In the middle row are Sawyer Schnekenburger, Addi Lynagh, Indie Williamson, Lola Shepley, Quinn Shaften, Charlotte Vincent, Amelia Lewis. In front are Olivia Incitti, Poppy Mulholland, Laetyn Sutts, Alex Epplett, Lakyn Guerard, Clara Blain. Goalie is Paisley Prentice. Photo submitted
Blazers win in South Oxford The Talbot Trail Blazers U11B team had an impressive showing this past weekend, capturing the championship title at the Sean Mudge Memorial Tournament, held October 16-18 in South Oxford. The Blazers battled their way through a competitive weekend, finishing with five wins and just one loss. The team opened the tournament on Friday with a commanding 8-1 victory over Tri Centre Jr. Attack, followed by a 5-3 win against St. Mary’s Rock. On Saturday, the Blazers suffered their only setback of the tournament, falling 3-1 to the Ausable Valley Coyotes, but quickly bounced back with a convincing 6-1 victory over Tri Centre Jr. Attack. The Blazers carried that momentum into Sunday, defeating South Oxford Storm 3-2 before facing the Ausable Valley Coyotes once again in the championship game. In a thrilling finish, Ryan Cincurak scored the overtime game-winning goal to secure a 3-2 victory for the Blazers, making the championship win even more special as he celebrated his 10th birthday that same day.
The U11 B Talbot Trail Blazers are, back row, from left, Kingston Ibrahim, Dougie Howe, Oliver Bishoff, Carter Meloche, Hudson Hayes, Nathan Buhler, Axl Candros, Hudson Laybolt, Hudson Burford, Enzo Mancini. In front are Marcus Charlito, Josh Hamilton, Ryan Cincurak, Cooper McDonnell, Rory Wong-Hinch, Travis Vickerd, Tyson Whaley. Photo submitted
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