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By Mark Ribble The second annual Competition Pow Wow hosted by Caldwell First Nation enjoyed sunny skies for the majority of the weekend and drew thousands of spectators to witness the tradition and ceremony of a true Indigenous celebration. The Pow Wow kicked off Friday evening with a grand entry that included Indigenous leaders, guests, dancers, drummers and also local dignitaries. Well over 50 vendors were set up on the periphery of the property with food vendors and artisans all lined up side-by-side. The main tent saw drumming, singing and dancing competitions, with competitors dressed in traditional regalia. Caldwell Chief Nikki van Oirschot welcomed everyone during the Grand Entry and thanked all participants and organizers for their commitment to making the event happen. “I’m grateful to all who have put so much work into what’s been planned, how much we’ve learned from last year, how much more space there is,” she said. “Thanks to our committee and volunteers for making sure that everyone can enjoy this weekend thoroughly and completely.” She singled out Councillor Randy DeGraw for his work and dedication to making the Pow Wow happen, saying that he’s worked tirelessly to ensure everything was well organized. SEE POW WOW - On Page 2
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Caldwell First Nation Chief Nikki van Oirschot welcomes the crowd to Friday evening’s opening ceremony at the 2nd annual Competition Pow Wow.
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“While we honour our traditions, today is also a day of joy,” she added. “Enjoy the dancing, the music, the delicious food and the friendships that are made here.” Dancing, drumming and singing competitions brought the competitive aspect to the event, with several competitors taking home cash prizes for their talents and efforts.
Mystic Highway at Seacliff August 15 The Saturday, August 15, Music Onthe42 Summer Concert will feature opening act Denis Bastarache with Gilles Provost on the harmonica at 7:30 p.m., followed by Mystic Highway: CCR/ Fogerty Tribute at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Concerts take place at the Sunset Amphitheatre at Leamington’s Seacliff Park all summer long.
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Kids triathlon brings out 143 participants By Mark Ribble Hundreds of parents, grandparents and volunteers gathered at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex on Sunday, August 9 to cheer on 143 participants in the annual PureKids Triathlon. The event was divided into age groups such as 5 and Under, 6-7 years, 8-9 years, 10-11 years, 12-13 years and 14-15 years,
each competing in different distancing in the pool, on the bike and by foot. About two dozen of the participants were in the 5 and Under category, with many using bicycles with training wheels after exiting the pool. A short 20-metre run completed their day, where they were greeted at the finish by Leamington firefighters bearing medals and cool towels. Subway pro-
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These youngsters hurried up the hill with their bikes to get started on the second leg of their triathlon.
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Leamington had the fastest time at 12:13, while Reggie Mulholland of Leamington and Kea Lapuz of Windsor were second and third. In the 8-9 age group, Windsor’s Jude Morin topped the leaderboard with a 15:03 finish. Lakeshore’s Quinn Ellig was second and third place went to Pierce Chapieski of Windsor. In the 10-11 age group,
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belle Gobbo. In the 14-15 age group, Lily Compeau of Windsor topped a field of five competitors with a time of 37:53. Second went to Kaleigh Bederaux-Cayne of North Buxton and third went to Xavier Chauvin of Kingsville. Results were taken from the raceroster.com website.
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and other musings
Batten down the hatches ... I had the Tigers written off After last year’s baseball playoffs, both of our local teams were poised for big things this season. Little did we know that both the Tigers and Blue Jays would be in “selling”
mode when this year’s trade deadline came around. The Jays got to game 7 of the World Series last year before the mighty Dodgers finally solved
them to win the title. The Tigers disposed of the Cleveland Guardians and then dropped a close 3-2 series to the Seattle Mariners, who promptly lost in seven to the Blue
One hundred years ago! 1926 Model T In August 1926, Highway 3 was finally paved all the way from Windsor to Leamington. Here is a car built that same year. Over half the cars on the road in 1926 were Model T Fords built in the Ford factory in Windsor with a production record in 1926 of 100,611 cars with over 8,000 cars built a month to keep up with the demand. Many were exported to the British Commonwealth, but many were
sold in Canada. The growing number of motorists in Essex County put pressure Bill Sherk on the local politicians to build better highways and the celebration in Leaming- the crank broke his arm. ton paved the way for He went to the hospital more highways paved where the doctor took one look at him and in the years ahead! This 1926 Model T said: “That’s a Ford fracFord was bought in 1954 ture! I’ve seen plenty of by Toronto teenager those!” Always looking for stoPaul Dodington. When he tried to crank-start it, ries. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca the engine backfired and
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Jays. Now, fast forward to this season and neither team seemed to get on track to make the expected noise in the American League standings. They’ve been playing catch-up ever since. As I write this column on Monday, August 10, the Tigers have climbed back to within one game of the Wild Card berth, while the Blue Jays sit three-and-a-half games back. It doesn’t seem like much, but a couple of illtimed losses will put you on the outside looking in. The Tigers were way back in June. In fact, on June 1 they were 11 games behind the American League Central leading Guardians. Now they are ahead of them. At that time, the Jays were 8.5 back of the Tampa Bay Rays. Now, the Tigers are one game behind the Minnesota Twins for first place, while the Blue Jays keep dropping. In fact, they are dead last in the East, some 16 games behind the Rays. The Blue Jays were nine
games above .500 last August 10. They are currently seven games under 500. Mark Ribble The Tigers, who led most of the season last fare any better this seayear in the Central, were son, but time will tell. 17 games over 500 and in The addition of numfirst place last year. Now ber one overall draft pick they are two games under Gavin McKenna should that mark and still chasing help and maybe finally a wild card spot. But look give Auston Matthews out, they’ve been hot. that gritty, goal-scorNeither team made ing winger has always wholesale changes, but needed. both have run into a rash And that’s no knock of injuries. on Mitch Marner, who With just under two patrolled Matthews’ side months left in the season, for the better part of a the Tigers have a shot decade. after a very productive Marner had his own July. It seems unlikely demons when it came to that we’ll be rooting for playing in Toronto, but the Jays in the playoffs. the fanbase didn’t help his A lot can happen in two situation. months, but they’d need Something you have to to get very hot for all be able to rise above when seven weeks remaining playing in a huge market — and hope several other such as Toronto. teams stumble. And sadly, Mitch Mathematically possi- couldn’t rise above it. ble? Yes. Probable? No. Let’s hope McKenna Then, it’ll be time to has thicker skin and simiturn our eyes to hockey as lar play-making ability. NHL camps begin to take A resurgence of Matshape over the next cou- thews as a prolific goalple of weeks. scorer is paramount to the I’m not convinced yet Leafs making any sort of that my Maple Leafs will run this year.
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What starts off as simply comic has a way (especially in California) of turning out to be sort of cosmic, as Jan and Dean, those clown princes of rock and roll found out. From their first vinyl gag “Jenny Lee” to “Surf City”, “The Little Old Lady (from Pasadena)” and that mysterioso business of “Deadman’s Curve”, they were “the funny bone of rock and roll, the ganglia of schlock and humour,” as David Marsh diagnosed them in his liner notes. As Marsh suggests, what “endeared Jan and Dean to their hard-core fans was their absolute refusal to go and acquire the garb of pretention…” They were in it for the party, that one last ride on the green curling surf. Their career came to an abrupt end in April 1966, when Jan Berry slammed his Corvette Stingray into
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a parked truck and suffered severe brain damage. with Here, in Dean Tor- Chuck Reynolds rence’s own liner notes for the last ended, which meant that Jan and Dean Anthol- the showers were now ogy Album, is how it all being used by the basebegan: “We both made ball team, so the group, the varsity football team now called the Barons, in our last year at Uni- had to start practicing in versity High and by the boys restrooms.” chance happened to get Jan Berry was the joker, team lockers next to one a master thief (he “boranother… it wasn’t long rowed” the auditorium before a bunch of us on mike for their rehearsthe team discovered that als), an electronic whiz the sound in the shower (simulating that ineffable room was the best echo shower room echo by crearound. Group songs ating a tape delay on two were popular that year, recorders) and, explains and a bunch of other guys Dean, a certified wise guy started singing the songs (who had an IQ of 185). of the day in the UniverBut if Jan was the Charsity High shower room lie Brown of West Los – “Get a Job” by the Sil- Angeles University High houettes, “At The Hop” School, Jan’s jokes were by Danny and the Juniors almost serious. “He rarely and “Tell Me Why” by did anything for fun,” Norm Fox and the Rob explains Dean. “He had Roys. four or five rationales for “The football season everything he did.”
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County gets ahead of AI Centre issue By Fred Groves Essex County Council has directed its administration to do a review and report on whether or not a full study should be undertaken in regard to land use policies for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centres. At last week’s regular meeting, Kingsville Deputy-Mayor Kim DeYong’s Notice of Motion to have the study done was accepted. Planner Rebecca Belanger is expected to bring that forward at the next meeting on September 2. “I recognize this is the first step and that we know each municipality is going to have to implement it’s own policies,” said DeYong. Harrow’s Tyler Reh spoke on data centres, providing multiple facts including cumulative environmental, safety and zoning risks. “The negative impacts to the region outweigh the perceived financial benefits,” said Rey, an engineer and programmer. He said that a 200 megawatt facility would cost up to $8 billion to build and take up as much as 6,000 acres of farmland. Reh said that the seven local municipalities all have specific issues that would prevent a data centre. For instance, he explained that Amherstburg has a noise by-law which would address the low frequency hum coming from massive cooling fans. “We cannot manage a 21st century technologi-
cal boom with outdated and disjointed municipal by-laws. I urge the county council to mandate and synchronized region-wide regulatory framework that will protect our water, our power grid and safety of the Essex County residents first,” said Rey. Although the county has not received any applications to build an AI Data Centre and there currently are none in Canada, county council members agreed that being proactive in the possibility of an applicant coming into the region, is the best way to proceed at this time. “Ever since I put out the Notice of Motion, I’ve been getting messages from residents and some of them are informed and they’ve done a lot of research. I forwarded these messages to administration and I hope this work will begin,” said DeYong. While there was mention of the county placing a moratorium on data centres, Belanger explained that while individual municipalities can do that in the form of a one-year control by-law, the county cannot.
“This reminds me of the moratorium many of us put on the wind turbines and we affectively kept them out of our municipality. It can be done. The province didn’t make us do that,” said County Warden Hilda MacDonald. The Town of Amherstburg sent a letter to the county which was a motion made by Councillor Diane Pouget requesting the county do a study. “It’s obvious from the e-mails and messages we’ve received that this is an important concern for the residents. I think it’s appropriate for us to deal with this at the county level,” said Amherstburg Deputy-Mayor Chris Gibb. Amherstburg Mayor Michael Prue reminded county councillors that decisions on data centres are multi-jurisdictional as water is controlled by the federal and provincial governments and electricity by the province. “I do want to remind staff that when they are preparing this, that this is a worldwide phenomenon,” said Prue.
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89NEXT to play Two Creeks
89NEXT will take to the outdoor stage at Two Creeks Conservation Area on Sunday, August 16 at 6 p.m. This band is an energetic powerhouse of rock featuring the hits of the 1990s and the 2000s. Admission is free, but the hat is passed to help offset costs. Food and drink are available from the Scouts. Two Creeks Conservation Area is on Kent Road 1, a kilometre north of Wheatley.
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A rally was held outside the Essex County administrative offices last Wednesday as an estimated 200 supporters rallied to support the Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics. Contract negotiations between CUPE Local 2974 have come to a standstill. The union represents 340 paramedics who have been without a contract since May 8 of this year. While supporters rallied out on the front lawn, union president James Jovanovic was inside trying to hammer out a deal with the county. CUPE 2974 has voted 100 per cent in favour of strike action. Jovanovic said if they do go on strike, it will be the first one in the union’s history. Here, several supporters hold signs outside the county building prior to the meeting. Fred Groves photo
Municipal election candidates who’ve filed to date The following are up-to-date lists of those who have filed for candidacy in the upcoming October municipal election. CHATHAM-KENT: Mayor: Lauren Anderson, Michael Bondy, Nelson Burm, Darrin Canniff, Ryan Gow, Randy Hope. Ward 1 Councillor: Tom Askew, Mark Authier, Michael Bond, Melissa Harrigan, Andrea Palmer, Gerhard Taves. LEAMINGTON: Mayor: Cris Biron, Hilda MacDonald. Deputy Mayor: Paul Tiessen, Dean Wilkinson. Councillor: Anthony Abraham, Carol Bell, John Biekx, Bill Dunn, Reneé Knight, Heather Latam,
Bruce Medcalf, Rielly O’Shaughnessy, Oscar Ramirez, Corey Robertson, Chad Robinson, Tim Wilkinson, Nigel Williams. KINGSVILLE: Mayor: Mary Ellen Havlik, Roshan Nallaratnam, Thomas Neufeld, Dennis Rogers. Deputy Mayor: Robert Brando, Kimberly DeYong. Councillor: Janice Durocher, Adam Edwards, Debby Jarvis-Chausse, Sheri Lowrie, John Musselman. PELEE ISLAND: Councillor: Patricia Fell, Jeff Wiper. SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES: French-Public School Board: Emmanuelle Richez. Windsor-Essex Catholic District
School Board: Mary DiMenna. Greater Essex County District School Board: David Keller. French-Separate School Board: Marotte Didier. Lambton Kent District School Board, Ward 1, 2, 3: D. Randy Campbell. St. Clair Catholic District School Board, Ward 1, 2: Brenda Rumble. Conseil Scolaire Viamond, Chatham-Kent, Haldimand, Norfolk, Oxford, Elgin, Lambton: David Paradis. Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence, Ward 1, Pelee, Leamington, Lakeshore: None registered. Nominations will remain open until August 21.
September 20 is right around the corner and so is the 46th anniversary of Terry Fox runs across Canada. Once again the Kingsville site will be held at Melo LLP, 1788 Division Road North and Road 2 East. Participants can run, walk, bike or urban pole to support the Kingsville Terry Fox Run. Terry started a marathon against cancer and together, participants can ‘‘Finish It!” You can register as a participant or create a team (family, friends, or co-workers) and make a donation to the Terry Fox Run Kingsville at run.terryfox.ca/129770. Registration starts at 9 am with opening ceremonies at 10 am and the run/walk (2 km and 5 km routes) begin at 10:30 am. Last year, the Kingsville site raised a record $34,411 and organizers hope the community will take up the challenge to raise even more this year. Anyone who would like to donate a raffle prize or be a volunteer can contact Renee Bruce, run site organizer, at rbruce@melollp.com.
MP Lewis on storms
Essex MP Chris Lewis is once again appealing to the Canadian Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature, Julie Dabrusin, to take action with regard to severe weather warnings after a massive storm hit the Essex Fun Fest on July 3. In his letter to Minister Dabrusin, MP Lewis stated that Essex County’s geographic location makes it unique. “You may not be aware, or you may be aware, that the nearest Canadian weather radar system serving Essex County, the Exeter weather radar system, is located approximately 200 km away,” said Lewis. “This national infrastructure gap leaves us in a blind spot.
oving n emory I L M In memory of our parents
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Deep In Our Hearts You’ll Always Stay Loved and Missed Every Day. From Your Loving Family
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Locally, we rely on U.S. National Weather Service bulletins to piece together a picture of what is approaching our border. As a result, severe weather alerts are often issued only after a tornado, or severe storms have already impacted the region.” According to MP Lewis, correspondence from the Town of Essex from last fall was not responded to in a timely fashion. “Following your delayed response in May 2026, to the correspondence from the Town of Essex, dated September 16, 2025, another severe storm devastated Windsor-Essex on July 3, 2026,” he said. “1,600 visitors to a local community festival had to be evacuated to the nearby Essex Arena without sufficient warning. Thankfully, there were no life-threatening injuries or lives lost this time.” MP Lewis continued that there was a severe thunderstorm watch for the area issued on July 9, but the Exeter weather radar station was offline — something he says is a recurring pattern. “We respectfully request that ECCC assess its severe weather notification, warning processes, and procedures for Essex County, including target deliverable times and channels used to deliver such notifications and warnings,” says MP Lewis. “We further request that ECCC takes the necessary steps to provide Essex County with a radar system capable of delivering timely and reliable severe weather warnings to protect residents and communities across the region. Canada does not end in London.”
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Leamington Bridge Club scores The following are the top-scoring teams in recent Bridge games at the Leamington Half Century Centre. August 7: 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Derek Parry, 2nd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Cathy Mitchell and Shirley Morel. August 10: 1st Ross Mackintosh and Sue Duransky, 2nd Shirley Morel and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Remi Fournier and Dave Derbyshire.
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DANE, ALLAN BRING COUNTRY TO SEACLIFF Country music performer Marshall Dane took the Sunset Amphitheatre stage on Saturday, August 8 with the Jay Allan Duo as the opening act. The concert was part of the MusicOnThe42 free summer concert series hosted jointly by the Municipality of Leamington and The Bank Theatre. In the top photo, the Jay Allan Duo performs on the Sunset stage. In the bottom photo, headliner Marshall Dane entertained the crowd with his high energy country-rock mashups. SUN photos by Doug Biekx
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DO YOU REMEMBER THIS GAS STATION?
Former Leamington resident Doug Dawson stopped by the Southpoint Sun office last week with this photo from 1956. Doug is the young fellow to the right of the gas pump, filling up a 1950s era Plymouth Savoy at 25 cents per gallon. Doug was 16 in the photo and his father Ken “KV” Dawson was at the other end of the car checking the oil. Don Mellow is pictured in the middle wiping down the windshield. Ken’s Shell service station was located on the southwest corner of Erie Street and John Street, just south of where the Italian Centennial Fountain is now located. The building in the background is still relatively the same and now houses Cassiah’s Dance Company.
Mill Street Market Friday night
The last Mill Street Market of the season takes place this Friday, August 14 from 5-10 p.m. along Mill Street in Leamington, creating a lively pedestrian-only atmosphere. The theme is Harvest, Place and Taste, celebrat-
ing Leamington’s culture, history and agricultural heritage. Live music includes opener Andrew Taves followed by Dirt Country at Shotton Park. The All Nighter’s Band will entertain on Tomato Stage
Obituaries Jimmy Madden
March 14, 1933 – August 3, 2026 Jimmy Madden passed away Monday, August 3, 2026. Beloved husband of Diane (40 years), father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jimmy will be fondly remembered by family and numerous friends and business associates. His generosity and kindness were demonstrated through, among other things, his involvement as a member of the Shriners. Jimmy’s life was filled with so many interesting experiences which he gladly shared with all, regaling us with numerous stories. From aviator to successful businessman, these experiences shaped him into the undeniably unique character he was. He will truly be missed! Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home, Kingsville. A Celebration of Jimmy’s Life may be held at a later date. If you so desire, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada (Office of Philanthropy, 1003 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H4A 0A9) or Erie Shores Hospice (197 Talbot Street West, Suite 211, Leamington, Ontario N8H 1N8).
at the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) patio. Along with some great music, visitors can also enjoy street food, local craft beverages, art exhibits at the LAC, and shopping at local uptown businesses. Admission is free and the LT-Go Transit offers extended service until 11 p.m. on market nights.
New shuttle service at Cancer Centre
Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) is introducing a new parking option for Cancer Centre patients aimed at improving access to care and helping address long-standing parking capacity challenges at its Metropolitan Campus. Effective immediately, cancer patients and their support persons will be able to access designated parking at WRH’s Kildare staff parking lot (1591 Kildare Road) and ride a complimentary shuttle directly to the Cancer Centre entrance on the southwest corner of Met Campus. This shuttle service is being offered at no cost to cancer centre patients. The initiative is designed to provide cancer patients and their loved ones with an additional parking option while helping preserve the limited parking spaces closest to the Cancer Centre for those with mobility challenges and accessibility needs. Previously, when the Cancer Centre parking spaces are full, cancer patients have been directed to use the main visitor lot in front (north side) of Met Campus, which even if available creates a long pathway for cancer patients to reach the southwest corner of the property.
Proof of obituary to run August 12, 2026 Southpoint Sun $200 plus $26 HST = $226 Any changes please email sun@southpointsun.ca Thank you.
OG PIZZA, KNIGHTS PARTNER ON COMMUNITY MEAL
Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 4501 picked up a 65-submarine donation from OG Pizza Leamington on Monday, August 10, which went to help feed the hungry at the community meal at the Leamington United Church Monday evening. The church feeds 120 people every Monday evening. The Knights of Columbus raise their funds through Chances Gaming Lounge. From left are Knight Ron McCracken, volunteer Steve Boal, OG Pizza’s Alex Pepper, OG Pizza’s Johnathan Raffoul, Knight Nick Lutsch and Knight Jamie Wiper. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
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RUNNING CLUB CELEBRATES THREE YEARS
The Shores of Erie Running Club was organized three years ago by runners Harvey Steinhoff and Mollie Charron, and the club just celebrated their big birthday with a gathering at the Leamington Marina pavilion on Wednesday, August 5. Steinhoff and Charron were members of a club in Windsor and decided they would try to organize a club here and now they are going strong. The runners meet every week for a run followed by refreshments and food at local establishments. About 70 40th Annual Steam & Gas Engine Show people were expected out for the celebration, which includth th th ed a run, food and refreshments. Here, members of the club pose for a group photo just before setting out on their run. FRI. 12-6 • SAT. 10-6 • SUN. 10-4 SUN photo by Mark Ribble Co-An Park, McGregor Annu
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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 12:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 1, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept E-TRANSFER, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You have been burning the candle at both ends, Aries. You can’t run on caffeine and grit all of the time. Find a day to rest before your body makes that decision for you. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Someone is testing your patience this week, Taurus. Before you stick to your guns, ask yourself if this is a battle worth fighting and then proceed.
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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 It’s time to mute as much internal noise as possible, Gemini. Focus on one project and make a concerted effort to finish it before jumping to the next thing on your to-do list. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, the stars are washing over your emotional sector, making you confront what you have been sweeping under the rung for some time. Trust your feelings. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, the universe is asking you to give others a shot to shine and for you to step into the background. Use this week to refine your talents out of the spotlight. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, keep your eyes open for a chance encounter mid-week that could spark a great new idea. Let go of the need to control the outcome and just go with the flow. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Collaboration is your superpower this week, Libra. If you’ve been stuck on a professional problem, run it by a colleague. The answer may lie in a perspective you haven’t considered yet. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Your financial intuition is incredibly sharp, Scorpio. Trust your instincts right now. It’s a great week to pitch a big idea, ask for a raise or reevaluate your budget
2026 Final Property Tax Bills were mailed July 17, 2026 If you own property in the Town of Kingsville you should have received your 2026 final tax bill. The tax due dates are as follows:
August 31, 2026 November 30, 2026 Please refer to the brochure included with your tax notice for a listing of the payment options available. Avoid long lines by paying your taxes early or online through your bank. Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed the day following the due date at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address. If you have not received your tax notice please call 519-733-2305 or visit the Municipal Office at 2021 Division Road North.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE The Town of Kingsville intends to control Phragmites along all rural roads in the Municipality. Commencing August 19, 2026, weather permitting to October 30, 2026.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 There are a lot of ideas floating around in your head, Capricorn, but none have solidified into action just yet. Seek the opinions of others to identify a path forward.
We are controlling Phragmites under the Public Works and Safety exemption to the Cosmetic Pesticide Ban in subsection 7.1(2) of the Pesticides Act for the promotion of public health or safety and to remove this invasive plant.
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Spraying is weather dependent but will be completed during the above time frame.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You can’t predict where a relationship will go, Pisces. This week it is best to simply maintain the status quo. Things will be revealed soon enough.
Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to wellness.
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SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are feeling an itch to break free from your routine but don’t know where to begin. Don’t drop everything just yet. Explore little adventures first.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, every time you think you have a plan in place, the variables change. That’s alright because you always have a backup idea should different scenarios present themselves.
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The roadsides will be sprayed once to kill the Phragmites, and they will be mowed in the late winter or early spring.
The following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Act (Canada) will be used: VisionMAX Silviculture Herbicide (PCP Registration No. 27736), containing the active ingredient Glyphosate present as potassium salt ARSENAL PowerLine Herbicide (PCP Registration No. 30203), containing the active ingredient Imazapyr, present as isopropyl amine salt, to be used in conjunction with: MSO Spray Adjuvant (PCP Registration No. 33193), containing the active ingredient Methylated seed oil of soybean Habitat Aqua Herbicide (PCP Registration No. 32374), containing the active ingredient Imazapyr, present as the isopropylamine salt, to be used in conjunction with Aquasurf non-ionic spray adjuvant (PCP Registration No. 32152). For further information, please contact: Steve Ford Lu-Ann Marentette Green Stream Lawn and Vegetation Management Inc. Drainage Superintendent 200 North Service Road West, Suite 476 2021 Division Road North Oakville, ON L6M 2Y1 Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 1-888-553-5588 519-733-2305 *Collect calls will be accepted
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Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley
Through T he Years
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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 Fogcutter Hotel from the Cedar (now The Grove) Beach Drug Store for 50 on Main Street East, cents a ride August 2005. 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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Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver August 1986 -Insurance Leamington’s 2-1 to revived Tomatowin Festival crowned the Midget its Miss Tomatohockey Fest Queen trophy. who was Kim Dendiuk At left isofcaptain Woodslee. SheKen received $1,200 Dick who scoredand both in scholarship money an goalsprizes. with coach assortment of other Critchlow. She was one ofRandy eight young ladies
between the ages of 16 and 19 vying for the title.
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August 1986 - On display at the Ivan Coulter Community Park was a large collection and
Submarine cycling - Ditches rose foot Coulter’s after footand following the Thursday evening photos from the banner days of Ivan the Wheatley Community Band.rainfall Anne and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. Imeson and Robert Ellerbeck, of the local Heritage Society who set up the display, were onIf nothing else, it’s a quick way about to wash ten-speed bicycle! hand to answer questions the adisplay.
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From the Leamington Post August 13, 1914 Mersea Township’s voters list for 1914 has been issued and contains 1,584 names, 909 of whom are qualified to act as jurors. The number of women voters totals 70. —— Large quantities of foodstuffs are being gathered for shipment to Great Britain. It is said the Canadian government has offered Britain one million bags of flour and that work of collecting them is going ahead. —— The Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific Railways announced that they will keep positions open for employees who volunteer for war services. —— The four-storey building of the Heinz Company of Erie Street South is nearing completion and the machinery is being moved from the old building. —— Several Talbot Street East property owners are opposed to proceeding with the paving operations until the town’s debentures are satisfactorily disposed of. They are threatening to secure an injunction to restrain the work. —— Paving operations in the town have been held up due to some misunderstanding between the council and the Rocnac Paving Company. It is said the company is reluctant to take the town’s debentures in payment for the work. —— Captain R. Hillier has received notice from the Assistant Adjutant General authorizing him to recruit men in this locality for service in the Overseas Expeditionary Force. Captain Hillier will be assisted in the work by Major J.E. Johnson. —— The local branch of the Daughters of the Empire are cooperating with the Toronto branch in an effort to raise $100,000 to equip a hospital ship for use by Great Britain. The Leamington branch will sponsor a benefit show at the Lyric Theatre. —— According to a report from Ottawa, the Canadian army division is to be sent to the front immediately upon arrival in Great Britain.
From the Kingsville Reporter August 13, 1942 After six years of service, Mrs. C.R. McCallum would like to resign her position and Miss Millicent Green has assumed the duties of social and personal editor of the Kingsville Reporter. Any news of this nature should be given or phoned to Miss Green at Green’s China Shop or phone 17. —— Captain Jack Reid of the Royal Canadian Regt. is spending part of his leave with his parents, Col. and Mrs. Frank Reid of Kingsville. Captain Arthur Reid, who went overseas with the 5th Canadian Armoured Division Headquarters has been transferred to Canadian Military Headquarters England as a GS-03. The Reid brothers have both been promoted to rank of Captain since joining the Royal Canadian Regiment. Captain Jack Reid is attached to HQ Military District No. 2, Toronto.
It ought to be a beautiful time at the Casino Gardens on August 21 when Kingsville and district beauties vie for the title of Miss Kingsville and the honour of representing this fair town at the Firemen’s Field Day in September. The firemen are doing a grand job of sponsoring the local affair and the town has plenty of girls who have what it takes to enter a beauty contest. —— The Newsboy Talks: Round the Town... Len Coghill riding a bicycle around the block... Jeff Bailey washing windows... William Riddiford and Manly Miner discussing the rationing situation... Sid Harris with a plastered forehead... Archie Dryburgh cranking his car... Cec Robinson demonstrating how a bicycle should be ridden... Charlie Broadwell laying a floor... Ted Lucas at fire practice... Harold Long taking some holidays... Clair Sanford taking on some nourishment... Clyde Vinzant and N.P Lockwood in conference... Carl Pickard reading the evening paper... From The Wheatley Journal August 14, 1952 Fishermen’s Day: Fishermen’s Day proved to be one of the biggest days of the celebration. Shortly after noon the crowds began to gather at the lake and by 2:30, the time scheduled for the fishermen to start their program, approximately 2,000 spectators had arrived on the scene. Sculling and rowing races, gas boat races, foot races for the ladies, men and boys, greasy pole contest, demonstration of launching boats and setting gill nets, putting the shot, and a real good tug-ofwar provided excellent entertainment for all and sundry, right up to six o’clock. The sculling and rowing races displayed the ingenuity and skill of the fishermen in handling small boats, as there was quite a choppy sea to perform in. Prizes for sculling were taken by Nyle Moody and Joe Banyai, while Joe Banyai and Bill Lamb collected the honours for rowing. The gas boat races, we are told, were the best-ever run-off around here, with nine boats competing. The Kingfisher owned by McLean Bros. took first place. Flat-Foot owned by John Ferriss run second, and Jubilee, another of the McLeans’ boats, placed third. Owing to unavoidable fouling a buoy, the first and second prizes were divided equally between the first two boats. The running time, twice around the course, which was approximately a distance of three miles, was exactly 19 minutes. The ladies race was really something! Boy, oh boy! It would be poor business for any of the male persuasion to try and make a getaway if any of those females took after them. Prizes were won by Mrs. Harvey Wales, Mrs. Bessie Scott and Mrs. Jennie Bailey. In the boys race with Dad’s boots on, Keith Moody, Stafford Reid and Lawrence Seili carried away the honours. The men’s sea-boot race was won by Frank Getty, Jack Cobby and Harry Cobby. The greasy pole contest created much merriment and prizes were won by Reg Poole, Joe Hickson and Arthur Funchion. Nyle Moody won the shot-put exhibition throwing a 67½ pound weight 11 feet 6 inches.
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Arquette brings Memorial Cup home to Wheatley By Paul Forman With some serious junior hockey hardware in tow, Wheatley’s Cam Arquette was embraced by residents at a championship celebration held on August 4 at the village’s new Legion. The festivities began with a portion of downtown being cordoned off to make way for a procession led by the Wheatley Legion Colour Guard, followed by Arquette arriving with the iconic Memorial Cup in a classic convertible driven by his grandfather Tim Mercer. Ending by the cenotaph, a large crowd then joined in a rendition of O Canada by Gerhard Taves and listened to an address that described the significance of the trophy to our fallen soldiers from past wars. The address finished with a roll call of local soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice in World War I and II, and a live instrumental of God Save the King. Kitchener Ranger
Arquette then made his way into the Legion for a hockey hero’s welcome and a chance to take photos with many fans, both young and old, and a chance to catch up with former teammates and coaches from his time with the Leamington Flyers and Sun County Panthers. Asked about his feelings on being able to bring the trophy that his team captured in a sweep in Kelowna to his hometown, Arquette said “It’s pretty special. The community has done so much for me. There’s a lot of people that support me and it’s the least that I could do to bring back the trophy for those supporters.” Proud mom Jaclynn Arquette shared some of her thoughts about Cam’s run for the Canadian Hockey League championship this past May saying, “What a wonderful place to have a tournament, Kelowna is an amazing city. To watch my son play and do some-
Paul Jenniskens is pictured looking at an album of Cam’s historic playoff run with the 2025-26 Kitchener Rangers.
thing that he absolutely loves is a blessing every time.” She added “We are super proud of him and to see him celebrated for his efforts day in and day
out is wonderful. It’s so heartwarming to see little people who are looking up to him as we used to bring Cam to these kinds of parades.” With summer winding
down, Arquette prepares for another season with the Rangers and the beginning of training camp later this month. “I think it will be a big year for our team and I’m
really excited to get back at it,” he said. “I’m hoping to have a bigger role on the team and it’s a lot of fun to see what’s coming next.”
With their 16 playoff wins, Cam Arquette and his Kitchener Rangers took home three championship trophies. On display in the Wheatley Legion for a photo session with fans was Cam holding the Memorial Cup, with the J. Ross Robertson Trophy on the left and the Wayne Gretzky Trophy on the right. Paul Forman photos
Memorial Cup champion Cam Arquette, on the right, is joined by his brother Ben on their way for a hero’s welcome at the Wheatley Legion.
Owen Reid on the left and his brother Mason were two of many fans that made their way into a packed Wheatley Legion to grab a photo with Memorial Cup Champion Cam Arquette. The boys are holding signed photos and jersey cookies just outside of the Legion after having spent some time with Cam.
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Harness racing season kicks off at Leamington Raceway By Paul Forman A large crowd filled the grandstands at the Leamington Fairgrounds this past Sunday afternoon for the return of harness racing on the half mile track. Commenting on opening day, Raceway Marketing and Promotions Manager Ellie Mayhew said, “It’s really good to be back and the weather is great. Our fans are welcomed back and we’re
ready for them.” The August 9 card featured 10 races and the horses will hit the track at the Leamington Raceway every Sunday until the racing campaign wraps up on October 25. “Our racing season will be about the same as it’s always been,” said Mayhew. “We are going to have a kids’ day, Harness the Hope Day and our wiener dog races, along with other special
themes. We have giveaways at our events and all kinds of other good stuff.” This coming Sunday kicks off the themed race days with patrons being asked to wear their favourite horse racing inspired derby hat. Admission and parking are free for the 2026 harness races with a post time of 1 pm for the first race on each card.
In the photo above, many families made their way to watch the races on Sunday. Pictured under the grandstands are Kingsville residents Paul Gale and Sue Hickmott, along with their granddaughter Tabitha Pritchard visiting from Barrie.
The 4-horse, Mountain Dancer, is pictured here early in the first race of the year, later going on to win the inaugural contest with a late kick in the final quarter mile.
In the photo on the right, Leo St. Louis was happy to be back at the track and is seen here being one of the first to place a bet on opening day at the Leamington Raceway. Paul Forman photos
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Talbot Trail seniors enjoy perfect weather on course By Bob McLean On August 4, there were 53 members of the senior men’s golf league who tackled the hilly terrain at the Talbot Trail course. Joe Drummond continued to dominate the #9 hole. His shot to within 18 feet of the pin gave him the CP victory. Conrad Babkirk won the LP on #2 by draining an outstanding 21-foot putt. Top scorers Jim Pearson and Joe fired awesome 38s. John Liddell placed second. He played exceptionally well scoring an excellent 40. Both Jamie Arquette and Dutchy had superb results of 41 and 42 respectively. Other highly commendable results of 45 or less were shot by these players: Phil Humphries and Tim Will 43; Bill Ward, Bob Redel, Paul Cairioli and Pat Hill 44; Gary Hillier and Larry Schmidt 45. There were eight players who produced nifty 50 results: Doug Langlois, Lloyd Symons, Len Snively, Tom Hyatt, Scott Girardin, Gerry Becigneul, Gerry Van Deven and Richard Humber. In the super senior silver division, Joe Vrtel fired an outstanding 46. Tom Hyatt was close behind with his inspiring 50. Neil Adamson fired a terrific 46 off the gold tees. Gary Wilson shot a dazzling 48, and 94-yearold old Gerry Becigneul a very praiseworthy 50. Both Andy Orsini and Erle Nash also achieved noteworthy results! Improved results were achieved by John Hall, Lloyd Symons, Len Snively, Scott Girardin, David Tonks, Trigger Dibbley, Ron McCracken, Ray Foster, Paul J. Brown and Dave Dibbley. The league is presently preparing for their excursion to Tilbury Golf Course on August 24.
WHEATLEY WINS U18 COLASANTI’S CUP
The Wheatley Wildcats U18 soccer team won their division at the Colasanti Cup over the past weekend, defeating Essex in the final on Sunday, August 9. Standing from left are Randy Wall, Landen Tiessen, Aidan Pulley, Coach Kyle McIntosh, Spencer Arnel, Dylan Mellow, Jack Williams, Thomas Sharon, Sam Edwards, Arron Stein, Callum Savard, Shawn Renwick, Keagan Hatt, Leah Sharon, Coach Rob Sharon, Noah Bondy. Kneeling: Brent Pimentel, Dylan Machado, Mason Dault, Jonathan Recker, Logan Lefaive, Taylor Lefaive. Absent from photo: Dylan Marchand. Photo submitted
Kingsville Friendly Club scores There were 43 Kingsville Friendly Club members who enjoyed an afternoon of cards on August 4. Bridge: Gillian Pinkney 4490, Case Mulder 4120, Carolyn Brown 3770. Euchre: Robert Boose 95, Ray Nobbs 89, Lois Charrette 85. Most lone hands: Dave Patterson 5. Cribbage: Marie Geeves 706, Jim Boles 704, Dan Kir 700. Pepper: Kathy
Hedge 282, Gaeton Levesque 270, Fred Sleiman 268. Most peppers: Gaeton Levesque 13. Door prize winners were Alta VanVliet, Ken Martinuik and Claudette Sulek There were 68 members who played cards on August 7. Bridge: Jean Kuipers 3750, Gillian Pinkney 3590, Mac Stanley 3580.
Euchre: Willy Fittler 101, John Bigley 90, Ray Nobbs and Dave Malley 79. Most lone hands: John Bigley 5. Pepper: Rhoda Earl 291, Gord Earl 277, Liz Lee 270. Most peppers: Winnie Moore/ Gaeton Levesque 8. Door prize winners were Bert Patrick, Rene Everaert and Gaeton Levesque.
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