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By Paul Forman Forming a Kingsville chapter in May of this year, the Men’s Shed first cut its teeth with a location on Lansdowne Avenue. A change for the organization has been made very recently, as the Men’s Shed will now become a program of the Kingsville Community Centre, and with that, a new location in a separate building just north of the Centre. Providing an informal, welcoming environment where men can come together to work on
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Leamington Bridge scores The following are the top-scoring teams in recent Bridge games at the Leamington Half Century Centre. October 5: 1st John Campbell and Marie Campbell, 2nd Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Marilyn Robbins and Remi Fournier. October 9: 1st Marilyn Robbins and Remi Fournier, 2nd Case Mulder and Cathy Mitchell, 3rd Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire.
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On September 5, The S’Aints concert attendees learned, although volunteers were still counting, they had helped to raise a minimum of $15,154 plus a trunk load of canned, paper, baby, hygiene and sanitary goods. Organizers have announced that the final tally now brings the 2026 total to $16,589.28. The final grand total breaks all yearly records. Organizers had hoped to bring the five-year total to $25,000 and instead the five-year total now stands at $36,992.63. Yearly totals to date 2022 - $2,500; 2023 - $4,400; 2024 - $4,750; 2025 - $8,753.35; 2026 - $16,589.28. The 2026 funds will aid and be split among these Leamington initiatives: Leamington United Church’s Monday Community Meal Ministry, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church’s Outside Pantry Ministry, St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Bank Ministry, The Salvation Army’s Leamington Community and Family Services, and St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church’s Community Meal & Outreach Ministry. “St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church was profoundly grateful to receive the 2025 funds that supported our community meal and outreach ministry, said Deacon Deborah Wilson-Safa. “These resources strengthened our ability to serve neighbours with dignity, hospitality, and compassion. As we look ahead to 2026, we recognize that our ministry is rooted in partnership. The right and faithful path is to share these blessings with the community partners with whom we collaborate and with whom we share our resources. Together, we continue the work of caring for our community in ways no one organization could accomplish alone.” “I never thought we’d be able to bring yet another fundraiser to the community outside of the annual S’Aints Christmas concert, but here we are, five years in, and really starting to ramp things up!” said Jeff
Concertgoers donated thousands of dollars as well as a trunk load of goods at The S’Aints annual Rock Seacliff to Fight Hunger concert that was held in September. The cash and goods will be split between five local ministries. Pictured are, back row, left to right: John P Moran, Event Co-Producer & President, The Bank Theatre; Jody Raffoul, Music lead singer & Co-Founder of The S’Aints; Derik Hyatt of Leamington Salvation Army; Jeff Burrows drummer and Co-Founder of The S’Aints. Middle row: Deborah Wilson-Safa, Deacon at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church; Marilyn Miller of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church; Carmen Smith, Volunteer at The Bank Theatre and St. John’s Anglican Church; Lillian Brisseau and Melodee Lovering of Leamington United Church. Front row: Michelle Fortier, Event Co-Producer and The Bank Theatre Manager; Shirley Chorba, Leamington United Church; Veronica Costa, St. Vincent de Paul. Submitted photo
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Roma Club crowd listens to all 17 candidates By Mark Ribble All 17 municipal candidates participated in the October 6 Candidates’ Forum at the Roma Club in Leamington. Hosted by the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, the evening kicked off with mayoral candidates Cris Biron and Hilda MacDonald taking the stage, followed by deputy mayor candidates Paul Tiessen and Dean Wilkinson, all of whom had question and answer sessions with moderator Diane Malenfant. Pre-written questions were given to the mayoral and deputy mayoral candidates with each allotted
90 seconds to answer and a 30 second rebuttal after each candidate had given their answers. Questions focused on business related topics such as how construction affects small business, homelessness and affordable housing as well as growth for the future, including the NorthEast Trunk Sewer Project, uptown and the waterfront. The 13 council candidates were given a set amount of time to come up and introduce themselves. The municipal election is October 26 with advanced voting already having taken place this past weekend.
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Wheatley Legion was the setting for a Chatham-Kent municipal candidates night hosted by the Active Citizens Group of Wheatley on Thursday, October 8. Four of the seven mayoral candidates attended, as well as four of the six council candidates. Lauren Anderson, Michael Bondy, Darrin Canniff and Randy Hope are all vying for the top seat, while Tom Askew, Melissa Harrigan, Andrea Palmer and Gerhard Taves were on hand to answer questions for council seats. About 75 residents turned out for the event, with one of the candidates noting it was one of the best attended such events throughout the municipality. SUN photo by Greg Coulter
About 300 people attended the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce Candidates’ Forum at the Roma Club on October 6. Here, the crowd listens to mayoral candidates Cris Biron and Hilda MacDonald, as moderator Diane Malenfant, left, stands by with another question. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
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Vying for the position of mayor at the All Candidates Meeting October 6 in Kingsville are, left to right, Mary Ellen Havlik, Thomas Neufeld, Roshan Nallaratnam and Dennis Rogers. SUN photos by Paul Forman
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By Paul Forman Interest in municipal politics is alive and well in Kingsville as residents packed the Lakeside Park Pavilion to hear from local candidates running for mayor, deputy-mayor, council and school trustee. Hosted by That Kingsville Podcast, the October 6 gathering began with an opportunity for residents to meet candidates one-on-one, followed by formal presentations that provided information on candidates’ personal backgrounds, previous leadership experience, and their ideas for the town moving forward for the next four years. Jenna Knapp and David Keller were the first speakers to the podium, both vying for the position of trustee for the Greater Essex County District School Board (English Public Board). Given three minutes each to share their vision, the two differed on their approach to spending, but did agree on a push for an increase in the staffing at the local schools. All nine candidates running for council spoke for four minutes following the trustee’s presentations. Improving infrastructure with regard to water and sewage capacity, reinstituting town advisory committees
that involve community members and anti-data centre sentiments were common themes mentioned by many running for council. Greater fiscal responsibility, safer roads, preserving green spaces and developing the waterfront were also mentioned in some of the platforms that were presented. The two deputy-mayor candidates, Kimberly DeYong and Robert Brando, took the stage for four minutes each following the council candidates. The impact of rapid greenhouse expansion and its accompanying needs was brought up, as was a desire to review town staffing levels. Mary Ellen Havlik, Thomas Neufeld, Roshan Nallaratnam, and Dennis Rogers, all running to be Kingsville’s mayor, ended the formal portion of the evening with their five minute addresses. Respecting the taxpayers of Kingsville, focusing on the essentials, building relationships, and providing spaces for a healthier community were some of the themes discussed by the mayoral candidates. Residents are reminded of their opportunity to vote at an advance poll on October 17 or October 24 prior to election day on Monday, October 26.
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A lot of odds and ends this week With Thanksgiving in the rear-view mirror, our thoughts turn to Remembrance Day. Leamington and Kingsville banners are up, and Wheatley’s went up earlier in the year, so there are lots of hometown heroes to be honoured this fall. A great walking tour in each town is to stop and
read each banner. You’d be surprised how good it makes you feel. Those folks my age or a little older all remember those post war years and most of us have parents and grandparents who served their country. This is the time of year to put in that extra effort to learn about a local veteran.
Speaking of learning, lots was learned last week at the candidates nights in Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley. October 26 is right around the corner and these municipal races are heating up. It’s all good to have a tight race, let’s just keep things civil, please. Lots of vitriol on unsocial media
Don Cleghorn’s 1955 Studebaker The photo you see here shows Don Cleghorn and his wife Alyce in their driveway in Wheatley with their customized and low-slung 1955 Studebaker President sport coupe with a ’55 Chevrolet grille, spun aluminum wheel discs, and a gleaming silver-blue paint job. You can be sure a V-8 engine is under the hood. Their car was probably sold new from Scratch Motor Sales, the Studebaker dealer on Talbot
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these days. Yep, I said it… UNsocial media. It’s the farthest thing from social there can be anymore. And it’s not just election stuff. In its early days — and the reason it became so popular in the first place — it was a place to go where you could hook up with old friends from highschool, share a few recipes and show off your grandchildren. Now it’s deteriorated into a cesspool of name calling, political opinions and keyboarders saying stuff to you there that they would never say in person. Speaking of bothersome things, yellowjacket season will come to an end at some point soon, but our Thanksgiving gatherings were filled with the pesky wasps all weekend. Maybe they’re trying to get that last little bit of harassment in before winter. Perhaps an expected cold snap this weekend will send them back to purgatory. Most bugs are soon to follow. The monarch butterflies have apparently made their migration because I
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haven’t seen many in the past few weeks. Deb and I took the transit to the tip of mainland Canada last Mark Ribble week and we saw one monarch. I think we where both lanes in each were too late. direction have been paved Speaking of Point Pelee, but they still have traffic we’re finding the deer are cones keeping us down few and far between this to one lane in each direcyear. It should be the time tion. We travelled back of year they are on the and forth a couple times move and we have yet to this weekend and workers encounter any in the park. were not present but those Still lots of beavers and cones certainly were and turkeys though. seemingly for no reason, Now there’s something although I’m sure there’s a my dad would have never road engineer somewhere believed. Turkeys and bea- that would beg to differ. vers outnumbering deer It’s’a busy time of year inside Point Pelee. as fall festivals and events As a kid, there were ramp up and November no beavers or turkeys at 11th on the horizon. I’ve the point. Turkeys were also been busy at The Bank reintroduced a couple Theatre where the cast of decades ago and the bea- Farce of Habit is working vers just showed up and hard to polish the next multiplied. Both are now production — a sequel of thriving in the park after sorts to last spring’s Farce almost a 100-year absence. of Nature. It opens OctoAre bears next? Hide your ber 30 and I know about pic-a-nic baskets. a dozen people including Construction in and myself who’d love if you around the area is slowing came to watch it. We are down a bit after a sum- having a lot of fun and mer full of it. One thing guarantee it will make you that puzzles me is out laugh. on Highway 3 between And who doesn’t need a Kingsville and Essex, laugh in this crazy world?
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The Irish Rovers. Now there’s a wonderful group who all came from Northern Ireland and made quite a bit of a sensation when they arrived and formed in Toronto back in 1964. The original members included Jimmy Ferguson (vocals), Wilcil McDowell (accordion), George Millar (guitar), Joe Millar (accordion and bass), Will Millar (vocals, guitar and banjo), John Reynolds (vocals, guitar, bass), Bernie LaBarge (guitar, tour only), Kevin McKeown (drums), Wallace Hood (vocalist, multi-instrumentalist), Sean O’Driscoll (banjo), Ian Millar (bass) and Fred Graham (drums). Imagine being the one picking up the bill for dinner! All kidding aside, they started playing throughout Ontario before travelling to Calgary, where they became regulars at The Depression Coffee House. However, it took them four more years before signing their first record deal with Decca.
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Migration Festival ready to roll out this weekend The 57th annual Kingsville Migration Festival will be held this coming weekend from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18. The Great Migration Paint-Out actually gets underway on Thursday with several en plein air painters out and about in the community creating original pieces of art. The Great Migration Kick-Off begins Friday at 6 pm featuring musical acts Stompbox Whisky and Barbara Anne Band at the Grovedale. The “reimagined” Migration Festival Parade will take place Saturday starting at 10 am at the splash pad in Lakeside Park, continuing as a walk through into the lower bowl of the park. Lakeside Park will also be the place for a ton of family activities following the parade. Simultaneously, the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary will host a number of events including a trout pond, children’s activi-
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More than 25 craft vendors selling one-of-a-kind gifts, some live country music from Lauren Victoria and a kids’ crafting area hosted by members of the Arts Society of Kingsville (ASK) made for a nice addition to the Thanksgiving weekend at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. In the top photo serving a pumpkin spice latte to Mikayla Spitse is Enzo Palumbo, owner of Gennaro’s Cafe & Coffee Company. In the bottomr photo is Debs Glass Act owner Debbie Ferguson with her pumpkin-themed hand painted glassware that was available at Colasanti’s Pumpkin Spice Fest. SUN photos by Paul Forman
Kingsville Friendly Club report On October 6 there were 38 members present to play cards. Bridge: Mac Stanley 35802, Gillian Pinkney 2670, Jean Kuipers 2610. Euchre: Dave Malley 92, Willy Fittler 82, Gail Burns 80. Most lone hands: Willy Fittler 5. Cribbage: Dan Kir 726, Marie Geeves 662. Pepper: Kathy Hedge 246, Nancy Taylor 244, Rick Wynanats 239. Most peppers: Kathy Hedge 8. There were 44 members present on October 9.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
OPP urge residents to be wary of credit card scam in county Police are urging residents to be alert to credit card scams happening within the county. In September, a member of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police
(OPP) responded to a report from a Lakeshore resident regarding a fraud. The victim was contacted by an unknown individual, claiming to
Obituaries Deborah “Debi” Ross
In Loving Memory of Debi Ross (née DeSanti) who passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Sun Parlour Home in Leamington, with her daughter by her side. Debi was the loving mother of the late Scott Critchlow and Marnie Critchlow ( Jeff Hagan), and the adoring grandmother of Johnny Critchlow and Holly Hagan. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Dorothy DeSanti. Debi treasured her siblings: the late Sandy Edwards, Judi DeSanti, Jerry DeSanti and David DeSanti (Lenny). She will also be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, Heidi, Bridget, Shawn, Kristy, Brandon, Braedan, Ethen and Logan, as well as by countless extended family members and friends, whose lives she touched. Special thank you to Bev and Donnie for a lifelong friendship and to Erald and Marrissa, who have cared for both Debi and her beloved Harley. Our Debi lived a hard life, and within that hardness, there was a shocking amount of strength. She belonged to the DeSanti women – women whose beauty was matched only by their incredible grit and grace. In the later part of her long journey, Debi withdrew into a world warmed entirely by nostalgia. To her, nostalgia was the warmth of beauty and kindness remembered. Her face would light up whenever she reminisced about the sun-drenched moments of her youth – the times spent with her sisters at Surf Side Park and the beaches at Point Pelee, or walking the winding streets of Italy with Judy. These memo-ries warmed her heart her whole life, held close forever, treasured souvenirs of beautiful moments. Her brothers brought her pure joy, striking up a laughter in her soul that no one else could ever compete with. Her face alight with pride for her children who grew up with the certainty of her love. The family is deeply grateful for the love, kindness, and support shown to Debi through-out her life and especially in her final days. A special thank you goes to the amazing staff at Sun Parlour Home for the incredible care, compassion and kindness they gave to Debi. Some gave her nicknames, some brought ice water, some shared laughs and snacks, and some made sure The Price Is Right was always on. But what meant the most was the time they gave her. They asked how she was, looked her in the eye, and truly waited for her answer. Their kindness, patience and compassion reflected the very best of care and made her feel seen, valued and loved. As her daughter, I will faithfully smile whenever I hold an egg cup, the wooden beads she used to adorn her hair with or hear the music she so loved. Janis, Marilyn, Heart, and Edie. The melodies and memories remain eternal. She loved fiercely, fueled by great mu-sic, a love for the finer flowers, and a refusal to be tied down by convention. There was no one quite like Debi. Her bohemian spirit, colourful personality, and the fond memories she created with those she loved will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. As was Debi’s wish, cremation has taken place. A small, private celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation First. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.cremationfirst.ca
be a representative from The Essex County OPP • Criminals often use advise the caller that a local bank. The caller is requesting anyone with call-spoofing to mislead you will call them back. advised the victim that information to call 1-888- victims. Do not assume Visit the credit bureau’s their bank account was 310-1122. Should you that phone numbers website and contact the compromised. The caller wish to be anonymous, appearing on your call official phone number provided. then instructed the victim you can contact Crime display are accurate. • These institutions to cut their credit card Stoppers at 1-800-222• If you get an incoming in half, leaving the chip 8477 (TIPS), where you call claiming to be from or law enforcement will intact, and a carrier would may be eligible for a cash your financial institution, never threaten you over attend their address to reward of up to $2,000. advise the caller that you the phone. • Online merchants or retrieve the chip portion What are Credit Card will call them back. End of the card and provide Scams? the call and dial the num- institutions will never a new credit card to the Credit card fraud, oth- ber on the back of your request that you transfer funds to an external victim. erwise known as “bank bank card. Within an hour and a investigator fraud”, • Credit bureaus will account or third party. • Police or institutions half, a male, believed to happens when someone not randomly call you, of obituary run unless it is a requested will never request you to be Arabic, in his 40sProof to steals your credittocard, 50s, driving a white Volk- credit card information call back. If you receive an turn over your bank card swagen, attended the vic- or your Personal Identi- incoming call claiming to nor attend your residence October 14, 2026 tim’s residence to collect fication Number (PIN) be from a credit bureau, to pick up your bank card. Southpoint Sun perthe card, and provided and uses it without the new credit card. mission to obtain money, The victim attended the or services. This $300goods plus $39 HST = $339 bank, and was advised of can occur through varOn October 8 at approximately 11:07 a.m., the Essex suspicious activity and ious means, including County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were disAnyobtaining changes cards pleasethrough email denied bank withdrawals patched to a report of a stolen vehicle from Mersea from Vaughan, Pickering,sun@southpointsun.ca phishing schemes, hackRoad 12 in the Municipality of Leamington. Woodbridge and Con- ing into financial systems Around 1:43 p.m., the vehicle was located on Mersea cord. The victim’s total or by stealing physical Road 1 occupied by two males. The vehicle fled upon Thank you. loss is estimated to be cards. seeing police and a short time later was found unocover $27,000. Tips to Protect Yourself: cupied around County Road 33 and Antonio Court in Leamington. One male has been arrested in relation Proof of obituary to runto the incident; the other male suspect is still outstanding. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may be a witness or has dashcam surveillance footage from Octoberor14, 2026 With heavy hearts we sadly the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact announce the passing of Southpoint Sun the Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. our much loved mother, Germaine Gillett, in $200 plus $26 HST = $226 her 95th year, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Any changes please email We take great sun@southpointsun.ca comfort in knowing that she is reunited Two individuals have been arrested in connection Thank you. with the love of her life, with a stolen vehicle investigation in Kingsville. our dad, Jerry Gillett who On October 11 at approximately 5:12 a.m., members passed suddenly in 1983. of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to Germaine leaves behind a motor vehicle collision notification at an address on wonderful legacy including her County Road 20. Upon arrival, officers observed a children and their partners, Wayne and Violette Gillett, vehicle had struck a residence, resulting in the vehiLaurie and Al Pazur, Mary Gillett and Tom Burnett, and cle and house being engulfed in flames. No occupants Debbie and Rob Gray. She was greatly loved and enjoyed were found in the vehicle. To be noted, the vehicle was reported stolen. by her 12 grandchildren: Dana, James, Gillian, Justine, At approximately 6:17 am, OPP received a report of Brittney, Cara, Chad, Evan, Jessica, Alex, Josh and Jenna. a possible impaired driver from a business on Main Germaine also loved her role as great-grandma to 17 Street in Kingsville. Police attended the location and beautiful children. We know that she will miss the chance attempted a vehicle stop. The suspect vehicle intento hold the next arrival. tionally collided with the police cruiser and fled the She was fiercely independent, private, practical and scene. This vehicle was also reported stolen. strong. She passed on her deep faith to her family. The suspect vehicle then attended the original colWinters found her happiest in Florida spending the lision scene, struck another police cruiser that was season among her family and dear friends in the warmth performing containment. The suspect vehicle continand sunshine. ued through the scene and collided with a stationary Back home in Leamington, she was proud to be the ambulance and a stationary fire truck, before fleeing youngest of her close circle of friends who she enjoyed her the area once again. weekly outings and dinners with and her role as driver. Two individuals were later located and arrested. She was particularly close to her nursing friends and A 28-year-old male from Leamington is charged with their partners, and often recalled their mystery trips which the following: dangerous operation (x4); possession of typically included theatres and dinners out. property obtained by crime over $5,000 (x2); theft over Sincere thanks to the entire teams at Venvi, Leamington $5,000 of a motor vehicle; flight from peace officer (x2); and Erie Shores Hospice where mom received exceptional assault a peace officer with a weapon (x2); failure to care and kindness. There are several of you who we thought comply with undertaking; fail to comply with probaof as our angels, and we will forever remember you. tion order (x3); operation while prohibited (x2); failure There was truly nothing Mom loved more than being to stop after an accident (x4); criminal negligence. with her family. Her memory will always be part of our A 32-year-old female, also from Leamington, is celebrations, and Mom, you can bet that your grandchildren charged with: dangerous operation; failure to stop after an accident; criminal negligence; theft over $5,000 will never forget to say, “Grandma’s here… we had better say of a motor vehicle; possession of property obtained by prayers before we eat!” crime over $5,000 (x2). A private celebration of Mom’s life will be held at a future The male remains in custody and is scheduled to date. appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Windsor for a In lieu of flowers, donations to Erie Shores Hospice or bail hearing on October 14, 2026. St. Michael’s Parish would be appreciated by the family, The female was released from custody and is schedby contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, uled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice - WindLeamington (519-326-2631). sor on January 13, 2027.
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All decked out in their fire gear at the wheel of the 95-foot aerial truck are brothers Loic and Leo, along with Kingsville Fire Department Captain Matt Stewart. SUN photos by Paul Forman
bituaries O William “Bill” Snow William “Bill” Snow passed peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2026. Loving husband of 54 years of Margaret (Shepley). Devoted father of Will (Melanie) Snow. Proud Grandpa of Gryffin, Dalton, Camden and Marlee Snow. He is predeceased by his parents Edmund and Elvira (Gladwin), brothers Donald and Edwin Snow, and daughter Diane Snow. Survived by his sister-in-law Jean Snow, son Douglas Snow and granddaughter Cheylynne Snow. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Bill was an active member of the Essex Horticulture Society, the Belle River Horticulture Society and the Essex County Orchid Society. He proudly volunteered for Erie Shores Hospice for four years. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling and gardening. He was most proud of his son William. Bill took great pride in his grandchildren, supporting them in all of their endeavors. The family would like to extend their thanks to the amazing staff and volunteers at Erie Shores Hospice for their incredible compassionate care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to Erie Shores Hospice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Memorial visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home, on Sunday, October 11, 2026 with funeral service to follow.
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Safe charging theme for Fire Prevention Week By Paul Forman With so many of our everyday items running on lithium-ion batteries, this year’s Fire Prevention Week (October 4-10) focused on the daily charging habits we can take to stay safe. Themed “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower”, the Kingsville Fire Department held an educational open house on October 7 to remind the public about how they can stay safe with their electronic devices. “It’s becoming a growing concern,” said Kingsville Fire Department Captain Steve Toplass of the South Station on Division Road North with regard to the unsafe charging of phones, laptops and e-scooters. He added, “Using aftermarket products or charging on soft surfaces has become a problem locally.” Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries found in many devices can become damaged if charged the
Patti Scott
Patti Scott passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Cherished wife of 53 years of Robert (Bob) Scott. Devoted mother of Ryan Scott and daughter-in-law Proof of obituary to run Courtney Holmes. Beloved grandma of and Brooklynn OctoberAvery 14, 2026 Scott. Predeceased by Southpoint Sun her parents Karl (Rudy) and Eleanor Krause, her Krause, $200 plus $26brother HST =Paul $226 mother-in-law Mildred Scott, father-in-law Robert Scott and brother-in-law Ron Scott. Survived by her aunt Donna Any changes please email Young and family, sister Lisa (Rob) Batke, sister-in-law sun@southpointsun.ca Sherry Birkby and brother-in-law David Birkby. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Patti worked at Guaranty Trust for many years before Thank you. becoming a full-time mom. She spent many years volunteering at Ruthven Public School. A proud mom, she attended all of Ryan’s school and sporting events. Patti and Bob loved to travel with their family, spending many summers in Traverse City, Michigan, and winters in Pompano Beach, Florida. A devoted Red Wings seasonticket holder for over 20 years, Patti enjoyed many games with Bob and eventually Ryan. In later years, Patti was known for her fashion sense and online shopping addiction. She was very strong-willed and although she faced several illnesses over the last number of years, she never gave up or gave in. Her husband and family were the most important things to her. Her grandchildren were the greatest gifts that she received and she doted on them constantly. Patti will also be missed by her cat Toby. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada or Erie Shores HealthCare Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Private family service to be held. Cremation to follow.
wrong way, resulting in possible overheating that may start a fire or a possible explosion. Safe use with these batteries includes only using manufacturer-approved cords and chargers that come with the device, charging devices on hard
surfaces only, unplugging your device when it is fully charged, charging larger items outside and away from exits, and to stop using any devices that feel extremely hot, start to swell, smoke or have a strange smell.
Kingsville Fire Department Captain Steve Toplass outside of the South Station just prior to the October 7 open house.
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Southpoint Sun December 2, 1956 – October 7, 2026 Helen Peters went to be with her Lord and Savior on $200 plussurrounded $26 HST $226at Erie Wednesday, October 7, 2026 by = family Shores Hospice. Beloved wife of Abe Any changes please email of 53 years. Loving sun@southpointsun.ca mom to Helen Klassen (Martin), Will Peters ( Justina), Thank you. George Peters (Helaina) and late Nancy. Dear grandma to Emily ( Jeremy), Ashley (Kyle), Tyler, Sydney, Natasha (Cody), Josiah and Klarissa ( James). Adored nana to Jaxon, Liam, Noah. Helen will be missed by many family and friends. She loved the ocean, roller coasters, tending to her garden and cooking, but most of all spending time with her family. In her spare time she enjoyed volunteering at the Hope Centre. Helen’s positive spirit and servant heart were a blessing to many as she participated in different activities and ministries in the church. She particularly enjoyed Thursday mornings when she would help in cleaning the church. She was loved and appreciated by all those who knew her. Her encouraging presence will be greatly missed by the church family. The family would like to thank the staff at Erie Shores HealthCare and Erie Shores Hospice for their exceptional care. Visitation is at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at New Reinland Mennonite Church, 1330 Mersea Road 6, Wheatley, from 12 p.m. until the funeral service to celebrate Helen’s life at 1 p.m. Burial to at Olinda Cemetery. Share memories and words of comfort with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Hog O’Ween October 25 The Leamington Chapter of the Guardians of the Children International will hold their 4th annual Hog O’Ween Trunk or Treat event at The Bridge Youth Resource Centre in Leamington on Sunday, October 25 from 2-4 pm. The Hog O’Ween Trunk or Treat will be held in partnership with the Canadian Veterans Freedom Riders of Kingsville. The free event will feature candy, games and music.
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Sisters Natalie and Maria Maio celebrated the grand opening of their premium honey cafe and retail store with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, October 10 in Kingsville. Following the ribbon cutting, customers could take a look at the store’s observation hive, partake in a piece of complimentary honey cake, or have a unique experience with a honeycomb tasting. Kingsville’s newest business can be found at 20 Division Street North and is open Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Pictured at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, from the left, Kingsville Councillor Debby Jarvis-Chausse, Kingsville Councillor Sheri Lowrie, Natalie Maio, Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, Maria Maio, family and staff, and Kingsville Councillor Thomas Neufeld on the far right. SUN photo by Paul Forman
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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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Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.
October 1997 - Local radio personality Chuck Reynolds (a.k.a. Paul Bunnett-Jones) was named the Apple Fest King for the annual Ruthven Apple Festival.
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From The Leamington Post October 1981 The loss of 14 stately maples that shaded Erie Street South for years can be tempered by findings of the firm that removed them last week: about half of the trees had interior rot. The silver maples that have graced the length of Erie South from Oak to Melrose for about 100 years were removed for the Phase 2 construction of Erie Street. Some trees towered over 25 metres (175 feet), and one maple had attained a growth of almost two metres in diameter. It sat on the rise just south of the main Heinz plant. —— Extensively damaged by a fire August 18, the library at Leamington District Secondary School will open next week for senior student study periods. Miss Therese Trudell, the librarian, said normal operations will probably resume in January. A fire bomb caused an estimated $75,000. —— The Leamington District Minor Hockey Association can’t be faulted too much for rejecting the registration of a seven-year-old girl for house league hockey this winter. The association has ruled - not for the first time - that it’s in the business of providing sport strictly for boys. Chauvinistic, perhaps, but the courts have supported the argument. If there is a pressing need for girls hockey in the community, an organization could be established to meet it. So far, however, such a need hasn’t been demonstrated. Girls have been successfully integrated into other minor sports in Leamington, such as baseball and soccer where there is little contact and no dressing room problems. The logistics of hockey are substantially different. Certainly girls in certain age groups can play just as well as their male counterparts. That’s never been an issue. —— The Leamington Townsmen Drum and Bugle Corps is reorganizing as the Imperial Raiders. They are asking all interested children and teens to join up for the 1982 season. They are shooting for a firm 128 marching members. Members are needed for the horn, drum and colour guard lines. —— Senior girls basketball team of Leamington District Secondary School captured the consolation championship of the Headstart Tournament at Kingsville. Team members are Julie Nykyforuk, Shelley Beleutz, Liz Whitaker, Denise Sergeant, Pat Vorkapich, Millicent Vorkapich, Chris Tiesler, Cathy Elias, Nada Vorkapich, Jeanie Mikhail, Coach Mike Vorkapich and manager Corey Manery.
From The Kingsville Reporter October 1981 Kingsville Fastball Champions: The Men’s Fastball season came to an end as Empress Food defeated the Legion B team with a score of 5-3. Team mem-
bers were Bill Fox, George Toews, Gary Groot, Gary Dutot, Chuck Campbell, Tony Lafleur, Gord Reives, Gary Mutterback, Garth Dutot, Ed Impens, Ken Reid and Rick Jarrold. —— The Kingsville Business Improvement area committee recently erected new signs at different entrances to the town, welcoming visitors. Artist Vic Lucas painted the signs. This is just one of the many projects the Kingsville BIA has been involved with during the past year to help promote tourism in Kingsville. —— ECSSA Golf: The Cavalier golf team played in the ECSSA and did very well by getting a first in both the boys A and B division, and by getting a second in the girls division. The boys scores were: Tom Wigle 71, Mike Altenhof 74, Rick Thurston 80, Scott Graham 85, Steve Hrynewich 85, Chris Lumbard 86, Paul Predhomme 90, Gord Booth 98 and Rich Pazar 100. The girls nine-hole scores were: Juli McMullin 56, Michelle Predhomme 58, Sandi Wigle 72 and Lori Frank 94. —— Kingsville Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers were one of the districts to participate in celebrating Girl Guides 70th Year in Canada. Over 600 girls gathered in Essex to celebrate the occasion. After the service, the girls and their leaders marched to the Community Hall to share a giant 70th birthday cake made of 750 cupcakes. —— Here and There... Leah Swaddling looking for a cucumber patch in Puce... Joe Miller welcoming a granddaughter... Joe Gibson welcoming his first son... Ed Thiessen finding some old pictures... Kerri Ann Wood and Tara Noland, both six days old, enjoying their first hockey game.
From The Wheatley Journal October 1924 To buy or not to buy at home – that is the question. Whether it is best to purchase goods at home from Wheatley merchants, who employ Wheatley help and incidentally pay a large portion of the village taxes for civic improvements and support of our schools, or go to Detroit, Windsor, London or Toronto to buy one’s clothes and home furnishings? No matter how much one hates to admit it, it is a fact that many people who make their living in Wheatley and vicinity go elsewhere to do most of their shopping. Watch The Journal advertisements for special offerings by our local merchants and you will see you can save money by buying at home. —— Many an otherwise pretty girl has joined another class when she parted with her crowning glory, or in other words, had her hair bobbed. —— Germs die almost instantly when exposed to sunlight. Knowing this, one professor says that one of the best remedies for sore throat is to open the mouth so the sun will shine on the infected parts.
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MORETTO INGRATTA FARMS INC. - Requires full time Greenhouse Worker. Start date Jan. 4, 2027 to Sept. 4, 2027. $17.95 per hour, 50+ hours, 7 days per week. Must be available Saturdays and Sundays. Work site 341 Morse Road, Leamington ON. Have own transportation. Crop maintenance, harvesting and other duties. Able to lift 40 pounds on a repetitive basis. No education or experience required. Apply at office or phone 519-326-6325. au19-tfn
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PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $17.95/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. No experience or education required. Please apply via email: careers@ pinnacle-acres.com _____________________________
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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 Focus your energy on family and home this week, Aries. Although you might feel more comfortable working alone, you may find yourself doing group work soon enough.
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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 You have lots of mental energy this week, Taurus. You might be pushed into a leadership role that will help you feel independent.
Public Notice of Pesticide Use The Municipality of Leamington intends to control noxious weeds along all municipal rural roadsides. Commencing October 20, 2026, weather permitting, to November 6, 2026. The following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) will be used:
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Navius FLEX (Registration No. 30922), which contains the active ingredients Metsulfuron – methyl and Aminocyclopyrachlor, in combination with
We are controlling noxious weeds under Public Works Exception of the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban for the promotion of public health or safety.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 This is not the week to agree to anything significant, Virgo. Instead, do your homework and gather all of your information before you commit to a major project or expense.
The pesticide application will be conducted by a Licenced Applicator and only applied to grass roadside areas that appear to be visually unkept and where there is evidence of noxious weeds. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you might attract someone to you this week who is interesting but a bit feisty. See what they have to say because it might be enlightening in some way.
Ken Brown Manager of Public Works Municipality of Leamington 519-326-5761
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You are ready to roll up your sleeves and work, Scorpio. Keep in mind that you might have to delegate some things to others because you tend to take on too much.
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SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Be patient with spouses, partners and close friends, Sagittarius. Your patience will pay off and others will appreciate your calm demeanor. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You might be tempted to make some improvements around home this week, Capricorn. Start with the spaces you use the most and then build from there.
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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Restrict your spending to the essentials this week, Pisces; otherwise, you might be tempted to spend money quickly and rashly.
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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you will be noticed this week and you will be encouraged to speak up and share your point of view. Be humble, but keep the courage of your convictions. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, this week you can explore new ideas, meet new people and learn new things. Politics and controversial subjects might appeal to you, but probably should be avoided right now.
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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Sports and competitive physical activities might appeal to you this week, Gemini. Teams, friends and group activities will be priorities, as will sharing ideas.
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Sharks win at home, fall at Dresden By Greg Coulter Sixes were wild last week as the Wheatley Omstead Sharks experienced a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde outcome in a pair of games. Wednesday at home, backed by Ryder Grossi, Seth Zylstra and Brandon Ferguson each notching their first tallies of the season, the Sharks swamped the Walpole Island Wild enroute to a dominating 6-2 victory. Josh Chauvin with two and Colton Selwood rounded out the scoring. Michael Sampson steadied the team until they got untracked midway through the first with a solid 24-save performance. The Sharks peppered the visiting tender with 46 blasts. There’s not much to report on Friday’s visit to
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Dresden with the Sharks firing blanks, falling behind by three after the first, going down to a 6-0 whitewash. Adam Flanagan faced 48 shots with the Sharks responding with 26. Over 100 minutes in penalties were handed out in the chirpy affair. A member of the coaching staff commented, “When we’re committed we can compete with the league’s top talent. We will have to find a way to be consistent as the season continues.” The Sharks host their annual Pink at the Rink breast cancer awareness night Wednesday the 14 at 7:30 against Mooretown, visit Lakeshore on the 18th, and are at Dresden for 3 pm start on Sunday the 18th, then return to host Blenheim on the 21st.
Provincial Junior Hockey League West Stobbs Standings
Team Essex Lakeshore Dresden Blenheim Wheatley Mooretown Amherstburg Walpole Island
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After 15 minutes of play at home last Wednesday against Walpole Island Wild, Brandon Ferguson breaks in all alone and calmly deposits the biscuit top shelf for his first of the season to propel his team to a 2-0 lead. Sharks would never trail en route to a 6-2 victory. SUN photo by Greg Coulter
REID FUNERAL HOME LADIES GOLF LEAGUE CLOSING DINNER The Reid Funeral Home Ladies Golf League finished its season with dinner at the Erie Shores Golf and Country Club on Monday, October 5. Thirty-six ladies participated in the 9-hole golf league in three flights: A, B, and C. After a summer of golf, division winners are as follows, from left to right: Denise Munson (low gross C flight), Hedy Henke (low putts A flight), Marianne McQueen (low gross B flight), Paula Ouellette (most improved overall), Debbie Scratch (low net B flight), Barb Manery (low net C flight), Mary Ann Sherman (low putts B flight) and Carol Bell (low putts C flight). Absent from photo were Betty Paterson (low gross A flight) and Deb Doman (low net A flight). Photo submitted
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Talbot Trail Seniors wrap up season By Bob McLean On Tuesday, October
6, there were 54 Talbot Trail senior men’s league
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players who golfed in the windup scramble on a somewhat cool, but pleasant sunny day. The course was in great shape thanks to Derek and his staff. George had all the carts tuned and ready for action! T5G3 (Ken Womack, Jamie Arquette, Al Kidd and Randy Nash) shot a spectacular 31 to win first place. T3G2 players (Dave Clark, Bob Redel, Dave Dibbley, Dave Chambers and Richard Humber) came in second with an outstanding 32. Three teams (T7G1, T6G2 and T5G2) tied for third with superb 34s. By a draw, T5G2 (Pearcie, Pat Hill, Eugene Kerrigan and John Almasi) won third place. T7G1 (Tom Dunn, Frank Van Nie, David Tonks and Al Wass) earned fourth place. The Most Travelled team was also recognized, and all winning team members received TT gift cards. The LP winner on #2 was Bob Redel who drained an amazing 20foot putt. Super senior Gerry Becigneul hit a
dazzling CP shot on #7 to within seven feet of the #7 pin. Bill Ward continued his excellent shot making by hitting a scintillating CP shot on #9 to within four feet. Gerry, Bob and Bill each received a sleeve of new balls, and each team member obtained a $10 TT gift card. League members thank Paul Harrison for his donation to the draw. Ray Foster did another great job selling the raffle tickets. Everyone looked over their tickets very closely. There were draws for $40, $30, $25 and $15. Finally, two lucky ticket holders each walked away with a $75 TT gift card. Before the draws, members enjoyed a delicious chicken luncheon prepared by Barry Broadbent’s Car Barn Catering. Various jokes were shared and enjoyed by the golfers. The players were very generous putting in tip money for Tuesday’s hardworking girls. John Almasi thanked Phil, the manager, with a gift he can use. Finally, everyone appreciated the excellent help Joyce McLean and Jan Derbyshire provided in serving the delicious food to the hungry golfers. Hope to see everyone back again next year. Other new golfers will also be welcomed! Stay healthy and remember what my pappy often said: “Just Have Fun!”
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Golden Years mini golf report There were 75 Golden Years mini golfers who played 36 holes at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Thursday, October 8. They recorded an outstanding 120 holes in one. Leading the way with 6 aces was Shran Collins, followed by Gail Turk, Julia Kos, Joyce Havens, Kathy Bechard and Jack Bostin with four; Bill Ward, Bryon Walker, Tony Hudvagner, Anne Bonyai, Jackie Cooper, Tom Bishop, Penny Stewart, Barb Fick, Tom Hyatt, Steve Bonyai, Armand Decaluwe and Denise Branch with 3; Linda Whittle, Gisele Lapointe, Keith Hopper, Monique Benfield, Linda Chiasson, Debbie Clinton, Betty Decarie, Al Guest, Larry Hillman, Linda Taylor, Ray Foster, Margo Carder, Jamie Arquette, Al Wass, Walter Balsam and Ron Fick with 2; and Lloyd Symons, Georgia Skeates, Connie Barlow, Betty McManus, Bob Springthorpe, Randy Nash, MaryAnn Sherman, Linda Lavender, Greg Broome, Zena Raymond, Erle Nash, Barb Haas, Donna Bileti, Sue Chadwick, Shirley Urbanski, Colleen Pearse, Margaret Rice, Gary Feltz, Grant Raymond, Beulah Whines, Mary Matassa, Constance Budd, Joel Bostin, Hendryk Urbanski, Reenie Nash and Kaz Wszol with 1. Top score over 18 holes was Julia Kos and Tom Hyatt with 35, followed by Debbie Clinton with 36; Lloyd Symons, Bill Ward, Keith Hopper, Walter Balsam and Jack Bostin with 37; Bill Ward, Keith Hopper, Shran Collins and Shirley Urbanski with 38; and Monique Benfield, Barb Fick, Tom Hyatt, Lois Hudvagner and Randy Nash (2) with 39. Leading the way over 36 holes with a score of 74 was Tom Hyatt, followed by Bill Ward and Keith Hopper with 75, Julia Kos and Debbie Clinton 76, Randy Nash 78, and Barb Fick 79. First place went to Team 6 (Keith Hopper, Linda Chiasson, Monique Benfield, Carolyn Dufour) with 332. In second place was Team 14 (Barb Fick, Ron Fick, Walter Balsam, Al Wass) with 335. Third place was Team 3 (Tony Hudvagner, Randy Nash, Linda Lavender, MaryAnn Sherman) with 338. Most honest golfers were Team 11 (Grant Raymond, Penny Stewart, Gary Feltz, Rene Lauzon). The most unhonourable was Team 1A (Bill Ward, Bryon Walker, Gail Turk). Fun, laughs and also golf will continue on Thursday, October 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
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Flyers split games in Governor’s Showcase; top Cobourg By C. Scott Holland Facing two very difficult opponents from the league’s East Conference in the annual Governor’s Showcase held at Niagara Falls’ Gale Centre last week and then playing at Cobourg, the Flyers took five of six points available to them. On Tuesday the Flyers lost a heartbreaker 2-1 in a shootout to the Wellington Dukes. The next day they faced the first-place Markham Royals and got a superb performance from the entire team for a 4-1 win. Both contests displayed the Flyers’ top defensive work. On Friday they traveled to Cobourg where they beat the third-place East Conference squad 5-2. Head coach and GM Dale Mitchell was pleased with both efforts in the showcase. “All in
all it was good to come in and get three out of the four points available in the two contests,” he said. In Tuesday’s match-up against Wellington, the Flyers more than doubled the Dukes in shots, but found Dukes’ goalie Dryden Riley tough to solve as he halted 48 of the 49 shots that came his way. Tomas Kniaziew played his best game so far for the Flyers and stopped 20 of 21. “It was a tough battle against Wellington but I thought we showed good character,” Mitchell stated. The Dukes opened the scoring on a breakaway by Kasen Beitz who deked Kniaziew and slotted the puck into the open side. The second period began with two strange plays as the Flyers
allowed a two-on-one break, but Kniaziew denied the attempt. Several minutes later as the Flyers headed into the Dukes’ end, one of the linesman suffered an injury and was helped off the ice. The game resumed with only three officials. The Flyers knotted the game at 10:08 during a powerplay when Brendan Cooke fed Ashton Darocy, whose blast weaved through traffic and evened the score. A key part of the Flyers’ game came late in the middle period when the Dukes had a five-onthree situation for one minute. They contained the Dukes’ offense and did not allow any goals. Much of the third was spent jockeying for puck possession. The Flyers had plenty of scoring chances but Riley stopped
everything that came his way. Neither team scored during the five-minute overtime and this season a shootout decides tied games. Five players from each side made their moves and when it was over Wellington won the shootout and the game 2-1. Flyers Brendan Cooke, Erik Muxlow, Ashton Darocy, Griffin Grundner and Josh Cleary were the Flyers’ shooters. Muxlow tabbed the lone goal. Wednesday afternoon the Flyers’ turned in another defensive gem as they topped the Markham Royals 4-1. Throughout the game, the Royals tested Flyers starting goalie Colten Drillen-Roach and by the game’s finish had outshot Leamington 33-24, but the scoreboard told a different story. The Flyers won the game 4-1.
Leamington got rolling at 9:28 of the first when Bryce Belleau and Matthew Crawford set up Muxlow’s left lane bullet. The back-and-forth contest stayed that way until Brody Brown gave Jordan Maine a chance. Maine fired right on target where Josh Cleary deftly collected the rebound and slipped it past netminder Dryden Riley for a 2-0 lead at 7:56. Right on the heels of that tally, Cleary passed left to right connecting with Cooke, who cranked the team’s third goal which left the Royals reeling at 8:17. On a powerplay early in the third, Markham got their lone goal as Mason Cruzet tapped in a rebound into an open side of the Flyers’ net. Late in the frame the Flyers iced the victory when Ryan Kociuk parked Jak Thiessen’s pass into the upper right corner for a 4-1 final. “Markham was a challenge too,” Mitchell added. “But there are
definitely some areas we need to tighten up before we head into the next stretch.” The Flyers capped the busy week in Cobourg Friday night by taking a 3-0 first period lead and finished with a 5-2 victory. The first 40 minutes was fast-paced with battles for puck possession. A hint of physicality began in the second and culminated with a penalty-filled third as the Cougars’ frustrations grew. Griffin Grundner led the way for the Flyers by scoring twice while Muxlow, Jack Josifovski and Chase Pettipiece slotted singles. Grundner’s second tally and Muxlow’s shorthanded marker came within a 17-second span just after the midthird period break. Drillen-Roach picked up his 7th victory. The Flyers will be home this Thursday, October 15 when they’ll host the Caledon Admirals 7:10 pm.
Ontario Junior Hockey League West Conference Standings
Team Collingwood Milton King Leamington Burlington Toronto Patriots Niagara Falls Oakville Caledon Mississauga Buffalo Georgetown
TRAILBLAZERS WIN BEST OF THE BEST TOURNAMENT The U11 Talbot Trailblazers went to Halton Hills over the Thanksgiving weekend and came home “A” division champions of the Halton Hills Best of the Best Tournament. The Blazers went 4-1 and Beat Orillia 2-1 in an exciting, high paced championship game. Back row: Connal Law, Steve O’Neil, Jonny Geelen, Tyler Campbell, Steve Schiefer, Pav Wnek. Middle row: Roman Gardonio, Jak Ammonite, Jude Mulcaster, Beau Campbell, Theo Wright, Carter James, Reggie Ross, Emerson Henricks. Front row: Lyndon Geelen, Lee Ammonite, Owen Schiefer, Easton O’Neil, Colton Sauve, Aiden Weir. In front are goalies Ryan Snively and Leo Wnek. Photo submitted
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