Leamington installing commemorative crosswalks
The Municipality of Leamington is installing two commemorative crosswalks at the intersection of Mill Street East and Princess Street, converging at the path leading to the Leamington Cenotaph located in Dieppe Park.
The crosswalks, one running east to west and the other north to south, will feature red and white stripes, the silhouette of a soldier, and the words “Lest We Forget.”
Installation is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, October 29, weather permitting, in advance of the annual Remembrance Day ceremony.
During installation, Princess Street, between Orange Street and Mill Street, will be temporarily closed, and minor
traffic disruptions may occur in the surrounding area while work is completed.
“These commemorative crosswalks will stand as a lasting symbol of gratitude and remembrance,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “They offer our community a meaningful way to pause and reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve our country, and to honour the freedoms we enjoy today because of them.”
The annual Remembrance Day ceremony will take place at the Leamington Cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11 beginning at 10:35 am
photo by Deanna Bertrand
A similar crosswalk design to what is being installed in Leamington.
BIA brings spooky treats to streets of Kingsville
By Deanna Bertrand
The sidewalks in downtown Kingsville were packed with children dressed in their Halloween costumes Saturday, October 25 from 11 am
to 1 pm for the fourth annual Trick or Treat Kingsville event put on by the Business Improvement Area in partnership with DelFresco Plus, the Art Society of Kingsville and
the Town of Kingsville.
According to Jodie McIntyre, General Manager, Kingsville BIA, more than 60 businesses participated in the event, handling out candy to eager trick or treaters with many businesses also decorating store fronts.
The event, now in its fourth year, continues to grow in popularity.
“It is really something families can do all to-
gether,” said McIntyre. “And it is safe and a lot of fun. We had 500 children last year and every business is reporting we are busier this year.”
The event included several interactive stations at the Carnegie Arts and Visitors Centre on Division Street South from Spooky Storytelling to Halloween-themed photo ops, sidewalk chalk and more.
Zoe and Evie St. Amand of Leamington went trick-or-treating at businesses in Kingsville. SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand
Bella and Bradley Heikkila of Kingsville walk under the Halloween decorations at Jim’s Sub Shop.
Music Triva Palooza scores a big hit with audience, raises important funds
By Mark Ribble with
files from Lynn McLaughlin
The first annual Kingsville Music Trivia Palooza was held on Friday, October 24 at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre, where 26 teams competed, laughed, sang and danced their way to helping raise valuable funds in the community.
The event was held by the Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore and the Kingsville Music Society, with 11 rounds of audio
music trivia, featuring such categories as Disney songs, rock bands and their drummers, and acts originating in Michigan, to name a few.
The event was co-sponsored by Podium Audio Visual and OG Pizza, who supplied tons of pizza for all participants and volunteers. Music Trivia Palooza was hosted by Kingsville resident Mark Arnold, who has done similar events across the province in recent years. Proceeds will go to
the Rotary’s community programs and Kingsville Music Society’s MAY Fund. The Rotary Club also had a table set up for donations to their Purple Pinkie Fundraiser to fight polio.
“We couldn’t be happier with the turnout and response at the Music Trivia Palooza event,” said Michele Law of the Kingsville Music Society. “A packed house, high energy and great support for our local charities, Kingsville Music Soci-
ety and Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore. Special thanks to all of the volunteers, OG Pizza for supplying the pizza and to Mark Arnold for bringing this great event to us in Kingsville.”
In the end, a team out of St. Catherines Ontario — the Southern On-
tario Braintrust — took top spot and received the John Musselman-crafted record player trophy.
“We’re absolutely thrilled by the response of our first-ever Music Trivia Night,” added John Lintack, Committee Chair for the Rotary Club. “The support from
the Kingsville community was incredible – we sold out, the energy in the room was amazing and everyone had such a great time.”
They’ve already announced next year’s date: November 6, 2026 for Music
Trivia Palooza II.
In the photo on the left, Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore President Heather LeBrun poses with the trophy. In the photo on the right are John and Michele Law from the Kingsville Music Society. Both organizations hosted and benefited from the fundraiser. Photos by Lynn McLaughlin
Celebrating 100 years with John H. Newland
By Mark Ribble
One of Leamington’s most popular businessmen turned 100 years old on Saturday, October 25, as friends and family gathered to celebrate John H. Newland.
Mr. Newland, looking as spry as ever, enjoyed a dinner, birthday cake, champagne and live music in his honour at Thirteen at the Inn.
Born on the family farm
on the ridge in Leamington in 1925, Mr. Newland attended Ridge Public School and Leamington District Secondary School.
One of a handful of Second World War veterans still living today, John served in the RCAF during the war and later became a member of the local Jaycees and Kiwanis Club. He also served on Leamington’s Planning
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Commission and was elected to the Essex County Board of Education.
He and his late wife Edie raised a family of four children on the family farm and he credits Edie with his longevity.
“I married a beautiful, loving person and she was the light of my life,” he said in an emotional response. “And we never drank cheap wine!”
Edie passed away in 2022 after 70 years of marriage.
His father, A.B. Newland, started a farm called Shady Nook Gardens before handing the business over to John and his brother Don after they returned from the Second World War. The brothers partnered in the business known as Newland’s Flowers for many years until John and his son (John Jr.) became partners in 1989.
He gained notoriety as one of the top 10 rose growers in North America.
Mr. Newland was thrilled with his celebration on Saturday and was quite touched by all the attention from local and world dignitaries.
Certificates on his milestone achievement were presented to him by his daughter Mary and son John Jr. They came from MPP Trevor Jones, MP Dave Epp, Governor General Mary Simon, Prime Minister Mark Carney and His Royal Highness King Charles III.
As an avid runner
and skier in his younger days, keeping himself in such good shape has undoubtedly added to his life. A love of music, literature, travel and good food (and wine) have also
contributed. He spent the evening celebrating with children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and cherished friends.
As an added treat, daughter Mary and her husband Richard performed for the gathering, with special guest Rick Stephenson (His Sinatra) joining them for a few tunes from Old Blue Eyes.
Wheatley Legion Branch 324 News
The Poppy Campaign kicks off this Friday, October 31 with Poppy Boxes being delivered to various locations.
The street campaign
IN WHEATLEY & LEAMINGTON
POPPY DAYS IN LEAMINGTON
Friday & Saturday
The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign
November 3 & 4
Friday, October 31 to
Tuesday, November 11
Poppies are available locally at participating businesses. Street Distribution is November 7 & 8.
Where your poppy donations are spent...
The intention of the Poppy Campaign is to remind Canadians of the sacrifice of the 117,000 Canadians who died in the military, Merchant Navy and Ferry Command in two World Wars, the Korean War, the War in Afghanistan and other theatres globally.
Donations received from the Poppy Campaign are put into trust accounts. Through donations to the Legion Poppy Fund, the Legion provides financial assistance and support to veterans, including Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, and their families who are in need.
Activities supported by Poppy Trust Funds include: assisting veterans, ex-service members and their families; purchasing medical appliances; funding medical research and training; providing bursaries to the children and grandchildren of veterans and ex-service members; and funding accommodation, care facilities, meals-on-wheels, transport and related services for veterans, seniors and disabled persons.
are available at Comber Legion (519-687-2201) or from Tom Brown (519-8906041).
portion of the Poppy Campaign is November 7 and 8. Anyone who wishes to help distribute poppies on either of these days in Wheatley or Leamington is asked to contact Poppy Chair Tom Brown at 519890-6041 for more information. High school students looking to earn community service hours by assisting with the Poppy Campaign can also call Tom at that number.
The winners of Wheatley Legion’s Trivia Night on October 23 was Married With Answers. Way to go, team!
Sign-up for the November 6 Trivia Night is already full, but spots are still available for December 4. Contact Sarah via the Legion’s Facebook page to find out more.
Wheatley and Comber Legions are hosting a joint Armistice Banquet on Monday, November 10 at Comber Legion, catered by the Car Barn. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7. Purchase your tickets ASAP. A minimum of 50 tickets must be sold to cover costs. Deadline is October 30. Tickets
The October 25 Meat Draw winners were Donna Corlett, Karen St. John, Kelly Adamson, Cathy Bell, Maui, Mark Howe, Carl McCracken, John Turner, Dick Whittle, Brian Brockman and Sherry Chambers. Winner of the L.A. 50/50 draw was Mark Howe.
John H. Newland with his certificate from His Royal Highness King Charles III on his 100th birthday.
Mr. Newland surrounded by children Jennifer, John Jr. and Mary. SUN photos by Mark Ribble
Hogs for Hospice thanks volunteers, announces funds raised for 2025
By Mark Ribble
About 500 volunteers and community partners attended the annual Hogs for Hospice Volunteer Appreciation Night at the Roma Club in Leamington on Tuesday, October 21.
The annual August Civic Holiday weekend Hogs for Hospice event is fully run by volunteers, and the army of volunteers required to make the weekend run smoothly performs each year like a well-oiled machine.
Those in attendance enjoyed a meal of chicken, sausage, pasta and salad, courtesy of the Roma Club, who takes on this endeavour each year, donating the meal as a com-
mitment to their involvement in the event.
The Hogs for Hospice Board of Directors were visible and accessible, shaking hands and exchanging hugs with volunteers as they arrived for the function.
Sean Beaul took to the microphone after dinner service wrapped up and talked about how much the board appreciates every single person in the room.
“Tonight isn’t about engines or events,” he said. “It’s about you — our volunteers.”
Beaul said that the event takes volunteers away from their families and personal time, and that
they appreciate every one of them.
“Behind every ride, every fundraiser, every life touched, there’s a team of volunteers that don’t go home until everything is done,” he said. “You are the heartbeat of this event.”
Beaul also thanked the community partners and sponsors, who pour their money and human resources into the event every year.
A heartfelt letter from one of those community partners, Cindy Brenner of Brenner’s Beauties,
touched on how much the event means to her. She was unable to attend because she is fighting a cancer battle herself.
That was followed with two special videos on the volunteers and the highlights of the weekend.
The Bad Examples Mo-
torcycle Club also hit the stage with a $3,100 donation to Hogs for Hospice. Then it was time to reveal the amount raised at this year’s rally. When the banner was unfurled, the board revealed that $1,065,782.30 had been raised.
Hogs for Hospice Board members hold the banner revealing this year’s amount. At the podium is Sean Beaul, then from left are Donny Pacheco, Dave Hodare, Benji Mastronardi, Kevin Safrance, Tim Iles and Brian Cornies. SUN photos by Mark Ribble
opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings
A look back at Halloweens of the past
It’s that time of year again as we fall back this weekend.
No more early evening sunsets. You’ll have to get out an hour earlier to do that.
Before you know it, darkness will fall around 4:30 in the afternoon and we’ll be well aware that winter is on its way.
With Halloween this weekend, the kids will enjoy some semblance of daylight until about 7 pm so they can get lots of trick-or-treating in.
I kind of miss Halloween. Of course, the grandkids will swing by with their bags so we can add something to them, but after that, it’s a quiet evening at home.
Since we downsized from our home in Tecumseh some 10 years ago and moved to Leamington, I’ve missed giving out candy to the trick-or-treaters.
For a few years, I’d dress up as some sort of ghoul or monster and sit with a bowl of candy on my lap. Most of the kids would think I was just a mannequin. Debbie would sit out there with me and let me know if she thought they were too little as they approached.
She’d whisper, “They’re too young,” if she felt it wasn’t an appropriate age to scare them, since I couldn’t see much through the mask and dare not move.
If they were fair game,
I’d wait until they reached in for the candy and suddenly move and scare them. Great times!
My earliest memories of Halloween go back to the mid-to-late 1960s when my mom would take me up and down the main road inside Point Pelee and hit as many houses as we could.
In those days there were easily 30 houses in the park and everyone gave great traditional Halloween treats.
Mrs. Edith Knight gave homemade peanut brittle while others gave out homemade candy apples or popcorn balls.
Commercial candy hadn’t quite caught on yet, other than Kerr’s Kisses,
1922 Marmon on display all year THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE
With the arrival of November, car shows come to an end until next spring. But one display of antique and classic cars will keep going right through the winter at the Canadian Transportation Museum at 6155 Arner Town Line near Essex, and well
worth a visit (519776-6909).
My favourite car at this show is the yellow 1922 Marmon Speedster, a car designed for having fun. Built in Indiana, the company became famous in 1911 when the Marmon Wasp won the first Indi-
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anapolis ‘500’ race held that same year. In 1959, the car you see here was discovered in a barn near Quebec and given a full restoration.
This car may have been sold new in Toronto. My first book of old cars shows a photo taken in 1923 of British and American Motors on Avenue Road which sold McLaughlin Buick and Marmon automobiles.
Further research might reveal the name of a Toronto resident as the original owner of this 1922 Marmon Speedster and that person’s family might still be living in Toronto.
Kraft Caramels and Rockets.
Fun size chocolate bars were still a few years away, thank goodness. It’s likely that the guy who decided to call them fun size had yet to come up with that oxymoron.
I’ve asked before: what’s so fun about a bite size chocolate bar?
More appropriately, they should be called cheap size, miniature size or economy size.
The smaller bags of chips came along at some point and seemingly changed the world. I don’t think they are called fun size, possibly because the chip marketing people are a little more aware of what is actual fun.
It only seems to be the audacity of the chocolate companies that makes the whole fun size thing possible.
Looking at the forecast for Friday, it looks like it going to be cool and breezy — but hopefully won’t include that surprise snow squall we had two years ago.
I was out taking pictures that night and it caught me by surprise. I had stopped at a home on Marlborough
Street to set up a photo and my phone rang. It was my aunt Jane.
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Apparently, she had fallen up the stairs after tending to some trickor-treaters at the front door. I drove straight to her house and got her arm bandaged up.
We talked about how at 85 years old, she should just shut off her lights and not answer the doorbell.
She promised she’d do that but probably didn’t.
Little did I know that it would be her last Halloween.
My connection with my aunt surrounding Halloween came from my mom (her sister) and her fondness for the holiday. It wasn’t unusual for my mom to dress up and go to my other aunt’s (Polly) house and pretend she was an older kid wanting candy, which would pretty much put my aunt Polly over the edge.
Eventually, my mom laughed until she almost peed herself when Polly got upset at the ‘big kid’ (my mom) trick-or-treating. My aunt Jane was usually involved in all of that too.
Those moments happened during my teenage years, which were some fun times.
We had moved to town when I was 13 and Halloween took on a whole new look for this country bumpkin.
Danforth — the treasure trove of Halloween treat lore in Leamington — was suddenly a block away from my house and multitudes of candy became attainable.
I went from halfway filling an old plastic pumpkin to filling a pillow case to the top just like my newly acquired city born friends. It’s nice to fit in.
I had enough candy to get me through the winter and the bonus part was that I was the only kid in the house at that point. My oldest two siblings were married and Pat was away playing hockey. Cha-ching! My now weakening 64-year-old teeth shiver every time I think about all that candy, but oh the times we had.
When I recall groups that had multiple #1 hits back in the ’70s, one that quickly comes to mind is Tony Orlando and Dawn. Well, when they had their first #1 song in 1971, they were simply called “Dawn”.
And actually, long before Dawn — in 1961 — Tony Orlando was billed by Epic Records as a teenage idol. Two of his singles, “Halfway to Paradise” written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, and “Bless You” written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, were released but didn’t make much of a stir.
However, Tony’s second and far more successful career started by accident. It all happened in 1970 while he was working for April-Blackwood Music, the publishing arm of CBS. Tony reluctantly said he would sing lead vocal on a song he was certain would disappear into obscurity. However, the song “Candida” went all the way up to three on Billboard’s Hot 100.
With its success, Tony was asked to record the follow-up, “Knock Three Times”.
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But before we go any further, we really should look back at where it all began.
Tony’s life began in the Hell’s Kitchen section of Manhattan. He was born Michael Anthony Orlando Cassivitis on April 3, 1944, of Greek and Puerto Rican heritage.
While he grew up in a tough neighborhood, Tony preferred singing with a doo-wop group instead of fighting with a gang. With the Five Gents, he knocked on record company doors. When the rest of the group dropped out, Tony persevered and at the age of 13 was hired to sing demos for publishers. Fortunately, he met Don Kirshner at Aldon Music and was teamed up with Carole King. One of the demos he recorded for her was “Halfway to Paradise”. While the next single, “Bless You”, made it to num-
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ber 15 on the Hot 100 in the fall of 1961, the hits stopped coming and Tony considered himself a hasbeen. He married that year and now had a family to support. By 1968, he was hired by April-Blackwood and worked for writers like James Taylor and Laura Nyro, and was now reporting to Clive Davis. However, one day down the road he was approached by two record producers, Hank Medress — a former member of the Tokens — and Dave Appell. They had a song called “Candida” which they both wanted Tony Orlando to sing. As a favour to both Medress and Appell, Tony sang and recorded “Candida”. He never expected to hear the song again. Much to his surprise, he heard it on every major radio station in North America.
This 1922 Marmon Speedster at the Canadian Transportation Museum is over 100 years young.
LHS selects 2025 Fabulous Fall Displays
By Catherine Riediger
On October 9, the Leamington Horticultural Society (LHS) held a Fabulous Fall Display Contest in which four homeowners, who used their creativity to decorate their homes for the upcoming fall season, were awarded a sign and a congratulatory letter. Eileen Wonnick and Charlie Wright from the Society’s Landscape and Tree Committee provided the following details and pictures.
827 Point Pelee Drive is the home of Corrie Babkirk, situated on a three-acre lot. The family have lived on this large property for 13 years. In front of the house, you will find mums and pumpkins inter-
spersed with shrubbery or sitting on top of a milk can or basking in the sunshine in a crate or basket. In the front yard is a huge tree situated in the middle of a flowerbed where you will find rocks, flags, mums and gourds. In fact, around every tree on the property you will find gourds and pumpkins. This truly is a “Welcome Home” kind of yard.
35 Eastgrove Crescent is the home of Annette Aiello. What an inviting entrance to a home where
the homeowner obviously loves the fall season. As you go along the sidewalk to the entrance, you will pass a bench filled with gourds and pump-
kins, be greeted by a scarecrow, evergreens and ferns decorated with orange bows. The steps to the entrance are lined with pumpkins, autumn leaves and mums, which are also in a bed under a red maple tree. At the end of the house sits a scarecrow in a fern which becomes her dress and is smiling at visitors as they stop to admire this beautiful fall display.
In Loving Memory of
Gloria ChopChik
November 2, 1946 – July 29, 2022
I met a stranger on life’s way, I didn’t know her name.
The wind blew strong and knocked me down.
It was a hurricane. She bent low, close to me, seeing that I was weak.
She took my hand and pulled me up. We didn’t have to speak. I thanked her and walked away, but that is not the end.
Yes, I met a stranger on the street… who really was a friend.
She was kind, generous and funny.
Missed by friends and family. Love Forever, Elaine
In Loving Memory of Helen Gaffan
October 26, 2022
It’s been 3 years since you left us. Each day we think of you and miss you very much.
Although things will never be the same without you, your spirit and love is with us every day.
I miss you so very much. Love Kay & family ♥
In Loving Memory of Shirley Fournier
January 13, 1952 – October 29, 2022
In the hearts of those who loved you, You will always be there.
As you were you will always be, Treasured forever in our memory.
I keep in my heart the love of the past, For there it was planted forever to last. Your presence I miss, your memory I treasure, Loving you always, forgetting you never.
Missed by your loving family, and Candy, Karma, and your husband Allan
In Loving Memory of My Son
RogeR J.
WaRe
October 28, 2009
Always in my heart. Forever loved and remembered.
Mom & Family
In Loving Memory of a dear friend ElizabEth “bEtty” Jackson
May 25, 1936 – November 1, 2005 True friends are rare, and I was lucky enough to have you! Remembering all the good times we shared! Rest in Peace my friend, until we meet again. Pat
In Loving Memory of our dear parents, grandparents & great-grandparents
Gerald & Shirley roach
We think about you often, we talk about you still, You have never been forgotten, and you never will. We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain,
To walk and guide us through our lives, until we meet again. Love Richard, Janice, Marcie, Ian, Jared & Families
47 Eastgrove Crescent is the home of Johan and Sarah Redekop, who built this home in 2000 and have done all the landscaping themselves. As you approach this home, you immediately notice two large barrels on either side of the garage door. These barrels have been refinished and are decorated for the changing seasons. They are decorated for fall with mums, grasses, corn stocks, fall plants and leaves. Mums, of a variety of colour, line the sidewalk and stairs to the home. Planters have been changed from summer to fall flowers. True creativity is at work here and very inviting.
123 Orange Street is the home of Kathryn Brooker. The homeowner has taken advantage of the long summer and has interspersed the flowers still blooming and the shrubbery with bows, pumpkins and mums in a variety of colours. Pumpkins also line the entrance to the home. This home has a very inviting and welcoming appeal to it, not only for humans but also for the birds. Here and there are numerous birdhouses inviting our feathered friends to stay for a while. Very delightful!
Thank you!
The family of Johanna Jakob would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one for all the kindness shown since the passing of our Mom, Oma and Great-Oma.
We have appreciated all of the thoughtful tributes and the shared special memories through emails and texts, cards, phone calls and visits, as well as the donations, food, flowers and gifts.
We are so grateful to Dr. Holloway along with all the dedicated caregivers at the Leamington Mennonite Home for the outstanding personal care given to Mom!
Also, special mention must be made to Reid Funeral Home for their guidance, Pastor Sylvia Swiatoschik for officiating, and to the grandkids who honoured their Oma by acting as pallbearers.
No kind deed will be forgotten and will be forever appreciated.
Sincerely,
The Telford, Lightfoot and Jakob Families
Shirley B Pinch-Roach
8, 1926 - Nov. 3, 2015
Gerald M Roach
6, 1925 - Oct. 19, 1997
CORRIE BABKIRK
ANNETTE AIELLO
JOHAN REDEKOP
KATHRYN BROOKER
2025 ERIE SHORES
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The Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex County (CMHA) is collecting items to support clients who need a little extra help as the season gets colder.
It’s not too late to help! Items are being collected until Friday, October 31. The local drop-off site is at Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre in Leamington from 6 am to 9 pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Essex-Windsor EMS will be driving the “bus” and picking up donations to bring to CMHA once collection finishes.
The Wish List is as follows:
• Hygiene items: body wash, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant.
• Winter gear & apparel: underwear and socks, gloves, hats.
• Snacks: fruit cups, granola bars, protein bars, Ensure.
ESHC and Nurse Practitioners connect unattached patients
Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC), in partnership with the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (ECNPLC) and Windsor Essex Community Health Centre (weCHC), has launched a made-in-Essex County pathway to connect unattached patients with a primary care provider before they leave hospital.
Beginning at admission and finalized at discharge, care teams now help refer eligible patients to teambased primary care at ECNPLC or weCHC for post-discharge care.
The partnership supports Ontario’s Primary Care Action Plan to con-
Amelia Lounsbury
Amelia Lounsbury, born on April 11, 1925, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Erie Shores HealthCare, Leamington. Dear wife of the late Elton Lounsbury (2013). Loving mother Gary (2019) (Carol), Allan (2018) (Margie), Margaret (Frank), Carl (late Dilly, 2018), Darl (2021) (Carolyn), and Rick (2020). Sister of Glen Collard (Vivian). Cherished grandma, great-grandma, and aunt to many.
Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Amelia’s honour may be made to the Erie Shores Health Foundation, 197 Talbot Street West, Suite 210, Leamington ON N8H 1N8.
Katrina “Katie” Barnesky
April 22, 1924 – October 21, 2025
We are deeply saddened by the death of Katrina “Katie” Barnesky on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Katie was 101 years old. She is survived by her daughter Judy (late John) (2024). Loving Grandma to David (Larrissa), Michael and late Jennifer (2020). Dear Nana to Jake, Brady, Alexandria, Talon, Coen, Lydia and Margo. Predeceased by her husband Steve (1985), parents Irene and George Rusnak, and her siblings Lillian, Mary, Eva, John, Bill and Matt.
Katie farmed her whole life in Leamington with her husband Steve. She was a wonderful wife, mom and grandma. She was always looking after all of us, cooking, canning and loving us.
A special thank you to the wonderful staff for their love and care at Riverview Gardens.
Memorial donations made by cheque to Riverview Gardens Long Term Care would be appreciated.
Visitation was at Reid Funeral Home, Leamington, 14 Russell Street, 519-326-2631, on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 12 p.m. till time of celebration of life at 1 p.m. Internment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Words of comfort can be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
nect every person in Ontario to primary care by 2029 and advances safe, collaborative discharge planning and continuity of care.
Evidence shows that timely primary care attachment reduces emergency department (ED) returns, prevents avoidable readmissions, and improves patient outcomes.
How the partnership works: ESHC, ECNPLC and weCHC jointly designed a standard referral process. ESHC screens inpatients for primary care attachment, gathers intake information during admission, and provides referral information to pa-
tients during discharge.
Patients receive follow-up appointment details and information on accessing comprehensive, interprofessional primary care after leaving hospital.
“Attaching patients to primary care at the point of discharge is one of the most effective ways to improve transitions in care, reduce avoidable hospital use, and support people closer to home,” said Kristin Kennedy, President and CEO, Erie Shores HealthCare. “By partnering with ECNPLC and weCHC, our teams can coordinate referrals while patients are still in hospital, so they leave with a clear plan for
Kingsville Friendly Club report
There were 30 Kingsville Friendly Club members present on October 14. The following are the results of the card games.
Forty-four members took part in the card games on October 17.
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Bridge: Bert Patrick 3250, Mac Stanley 2900, Roy Trowell 2840. Euchre: John Gerhardt 83, Fred Sleiman 82, Willy Fittler and Dave Patterson 73. Most lone hands: Fred Sleiman 5. Pepper: Rick Wynants 259, Sue Girardin 243, Ken Salter 227. Most Peppers: Nancy Taylor 4.
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Bridge: Roy Trowell 3860, Mac Stanley 3270, Jean Kuipers 2280. Euchre: Dave Patterson 83, Tom Dewhurst 81, Willy Fittler 80. Most lone hands: Dave Patterson 5. Pepper: Fred Sleiman 285, Bill Fielding 276, Rhoda Earl 275. Most peppers: Bill Fielding 8. On October 21, 42 members enjoyed their card games.
Bridge: Mac Stanley 4040, Roy Trowell 4010, Kim Hamm 3920. Euchre: John Gerhardt 105, Bob Bell 97, Dave Patterson 93. Most lone hands: Dave Patterson 7. Pepper: Bill Fielding 295, Fred Sleiman 289, Harry Bick 250. Most peppers: Bill Fielding 7. There were 51 members at cards on October 24.
Bridge: Roy Trowell 3460, Ida Smith 3000, Kim Hamm 2940. Euchre: Fred Sleiman 92, John Gerhardt
ongoing care – including newborns and adults who don’t have a regular primary care provider.”
“This direct-from-discharge pathway is exactly the kind of collaboration we want to see – hospitals partnering with community providers, so patients get timely, connected care,” said Trevor Jones, MPP for Chatham-Kent Leamington and Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. “By helping unattached patients secure a primary care provider, Erie Shores is enhancing outcomes for patients and supporting a more efficient, resilient health system.”
91, Willy Fittler and Marie Geeves 86. Most lone hands: Fred
4. Pepper: Kathy Hedge 301, Rose Foldesi 250, Bill Fielding 248. Most peppers: John Bigley and Gorden Earl 5. The Friendly Club meets every Tuesday and Friday at the Lions Hall, 21 Mill St. West, Kingsville. Doors open at noon and play start at 12:45 sharp until 3:15, followed by social time.
Roaring to Chat with the Kingsville Lions Club
By
Joan Cope
Thank you.
It’s been a roaring start to the Kingsville Lions’ year, which begins July 1 and ends June 30, 2026 for all Lions clubs. Four new members, plus a former member, have joined in recent months. Each was celebrated with induction ceremonies. The Lions Club is eager to expand its membership so that they can do even more to help others in the community and beyond.
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Kingsville Lions served its famous BBQ hotdogs with fried onions, Saturday, October 18 at Lakeside Park in Kingsville. It was a perfect fall weather day with hundreds of hungry families participating in the children’s activities at the park. The hotdogs quickly sold out. All net proceeds from club food events this year are designated for awards for graduating grade 12 students at Erie Migration
Secondary School.
Kingsville Lions have traditionally sponsored three longstanding awards. One is designated for a student in need of some financial assistance –the Mel Goyette Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Service. Two awards are based on merit: the Lions Club Outstanding Mathematics Award and the Lions Outstanding Leadership Award. Each of these three awards will
be $1,000 this graduating year. Also, a new five-year bursary will be introduced in the name of Lion Helmut Dietz who passed away a few months ago, a legacy bursary of $2,000 each year for deserving students with financial need, who enroll in postsecondary school. School awards are but one way Kingsville Lions strive to help youth.
Chorale receives funding for conductor apprenticeship program
$200 plus $26 HST = $226
County Classic Chorale has received $2,500 from Intact Insurance’s Better Communities Foundation for their Conductor Apprenticeship Program.
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The Chorale was established in Windsor-Essex in 1983 and has a mission to preserve and promote the love of the musical arts, with a focus on choral singing.
Thank you.
The lack of qualified directors is a real issue for community choirs, leaving many with no alternative but to dissolve. The benefits of singing in a choir are well known by those who partake, some of which are improving mood, reducing stress, and providing a sense of purpose and community connectedness.
In hopes of addressing the issue, the Chorale, in partnership with their Guest Conductor Dr. David Carle, have developed an apprenticeship program designed to train up new directors with hands-on experience.
Dr. Carle brings with him more than 50 years of choral experience from singing and accompanying, composing and arranging, and directing numerous choirs in Canada and the USA. The program affords the apprentice experience in a number of areas from conducting live choirs with multiple sections, time management and vocal technique, collaborating with accompanists, and working through negotiations with a choir board.
County Classic Chorale welcomes the public to witness the program in action during their upcoming concerts entitled “Yule Yule” on November 30 at 3 p.m. in
Leamington at Faith Mennonite Church, and on December 7 at 3 p.m. at Harrow United Church. Directing will be Dr. Carle, along with the first apprentice of the program, Steven Hanoosh, who brings with him years of training in piano studies, as well as teaching numerous piano students, composing and arranging music.
To support the Chorale or for more information, visit their website at countyclassicchorale.ca or email countyclassicchorale@gmail.com.
Municipal desk re-opens at library
The Municipal Service Desk in Wheatley has reopened one day per week as of October 20, expanding in-person service options for residents across the community. Service Desks also reopened in Bothwell and Thamesville. These service desks are located within the Chatham-Kent Library branches.
Municipal Service Desks offer full in-person municipal services, such as: pay property taxes; pay Entegrus invoices; obtain information on municipal services or report a problem; purchase dog tags; apply for marriage licences; and purchase bus passes.
The Service Desk in Wheatley is open Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It will be closed from 1:302:00 p.m. for lunch.
Sleiman
sleepingOUT raises $127,721 for The Bridge
By Paul Forman
Armed only with a sleeping bag and a cardboard box, participants in this year’s sleepingOUT at The Bridge event braved single digit temperatures overnight on October 24 in support of the many ways that The Bridge Youth Resource Centre changes the lives of young people in the area.
Constructing their humble abodes early in the evening, fundraisers moved on to painting pumpkins, eating smores, listening to inspiring testi-
monials and enjoying the live music of ultrasonik before hunkering down for a sleep under the stars.
The top individual fundraiser at this year’s event was Adam Bergen with $11,000, while the top team was YA Unite raising $27,403.
In addition to individuals raising funds for The Bridge, corporate sponsors UE Enclosures, MC3
Manufacturing and RGC stepped up to the plate as part of the whopping total that was raised.
In reference to all of
the supporters, Executive Director of The Bridge Krista Rempel said, “They are wonderful and we are so grateful. Thanks to the community for showing up for us so that we help our youth reach their full potential.”
New this year were two features: sleepingOUT swag from LAAR Hats and the rock stylings of the youth band ultrasonik. Rempel shared that they brought on board Abdiel Lara of LAAR Hats as he was the third-place winner of their Take Your Shot contest and their desire to interlace the many young people that are a part of their centre.
As for the band ultrasonik performing on the stage in the parking lot, Rempel said, “The live music is there to create further excitement for the event and is hopefully something the participants can enjoy.”
Moving forward, The Bridge Youth Resource Centre vows to remain committed to offering a safe and supportive environment for people from 14 to 24 years of age, while providing essential services, building life skills and providing connections to others in the local community.
Eight employees of MC3 Manufacturing formed a team and participated in this year’s sleepout. Pictured from MC3 are Danny Banman on the left and Darrin Harrison on the right as they began to build their home for the night.
MB Youth is a strong supporter of this fundraiser and had 20 members participate this year. Pictured from MB Youth are Will Girard in the back, and from the left is Jessica Chirinos, Breanna Klassen and Chloe Janzen.
Pictured inside The Bridge Youth Resource Centre is Miranda Pouget, left, who spoke to the participants about how The Bridge has helped her with her studies and how it provided a place for YA Unite as they try to bring local youth groups together. On the right is Executive Director Krista Rempel decked out in a cap from LAAR Hats that helped to raise funds at sleepingOUT. SUN photos by Paul Forman
LDSS grad group looking to help restore statue
By Mark Ribble
A group of 1972 Leamington District Secondary School (LDSS) graduates are spearheading a plan to have the sculpture that once adorned the old LDSS building restored.
The sculpture, titled ‘Learning and Nature’, was carved from limestone by soon-to-be renowned sculptor E.B. Cox in 1952.
According to journalist Larry Cornies, who is part of that group of grads coming to the rescue of the artwork, the sculpture just about didn’t make it by the chopping block when the old school was built.
“It turns out the sculpture was commissioned
by the Leamington High School Board in the early 1950s, ahead of the opening of the new LDSS on Talbot Street in 1953,” Cornies wrote in a recent newsletter. “Fueled by a kind of post-war optimism, the board had grandiose plans for their new school, including a swimming pool, a rifle range, electric-powered bleachers in the gymnasium and a work of public art. Most of those frills were eventually eliminated as too costly — but the sculpture somehow escaped the chopping block.”
E.B. Cox’s work includes carving the gravestones of members of the Group of Seven, whom he
counted as his friends.
His work in Leamington at the time sort of went unnoticed, and many kids who walked through those doors over a 64-year span often didn’t give it a second thought, but all can remember it well.
When the new LDSS building was completed on Oak Street in 2017, the contractors moved the sculpture to adorn the front of the new school. It was an honourable gesture, preserving such a piece of art for the new generation of students to admire.
However, moving it would be a task that required them to cut the sculpture into pieces and
that — accompanied by the usual wear-and-tear cracks and chips — has the attention of the former students, who would like to see it restored.
A reunion dinner at Cured Craft Brewing Company on Wednesday, October 22, followed by a breakfast meeting the next morning at Lakeside Bakery, found several former students in attendance to talk about what they can do to help the Greater Essex County District School Board launch a restoration campaign.
“It should be regarded as an important piece of Canadian art — and treated as such,” said Cornies. “Although the relocation
of the sculpture to the new Oak Street school was successful, some damage was inflicted on the piece by virtue of its dismantling and reassembly.”
Cornies was quick to
point out that the group’s plan to restore the statue was in no way accusatory toward GECDSB and they hope to be able to work with the board on restoration efforts in the future.
Gramophone Museum event
On Friday, November 7, the Pelee Gramophone Museum will be presenting “An Evening of Remembrance Through Sound.” The one-hour event begins at 7 pm at the museum at 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington (located in the South Point Community Church building). Admission is free.
Participants will experi-
ence the voices and music of World War I through vintage recordings played on authentic technology of the era. Program highlights include Messages from Their Majesties the King and Queen, “Reporting” from the frontlines, and patriotic and dance tunes.
Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the museum will remain open until 9 pm for additional exploring and visiting. Anyone with questions or wishing to reserve a space is welcome to call 226-935-0756 on Wednesday through Saturday, noon-4 pm, or email ptpeleeGramophoneMuseum@gmail.com.
The museum is wheelchair accessible, and the program will appeal to audio, visual and tactile senses.
The Pelee Gramophone Museum opened to the public during the first part of 2025. It is based upon many decades of collecting and research.
The museum currently displays over 100 vintage machines — most are in working order — and includes around 25,000 individual recordings. According to Founding Curator Steve Phillips, the museum features the largest collection of Canadian-made machines anywhere in the world.
The event is the first in a series of events planned at the museum.
In the photo on the left, the 1972 grads pose in front of the statue at the new LDSS on Wednesday, October 22. In the back row from left are Michael Wiltshire, James Founk, Douglas Hillman, Shelley Dobson (Slater), Lori Lachowski (Brown), Jacquelyn Cornies (Brown), and Larry Cornies. In front are Dennis Staudt, John Newland, Don Cobby, Nick Lutsch and Frank Ehrenreich. In the photo on the right, EB Cox works on the sculpture in 1952 from a book titled E.B. Cox: A Life in Sculpture. Grad photo by Mark Ribble
HAPPENINGS AT FAIRGROUNDS
The market building at the Leamington Fairgrounds has been transformed into a haunted house with spooky scenes and scary characters ready to provide a Halloween themed fright night scare. You can still catch the spooky happenings, as the Leamington District Agricultural Society’s (LDAS) Haunted House runs from 6-11 p.m. on Halloween night. Entry fee is $5. Canned goods are also being collected. The Haunted House opened the weekend of October 17. In the top photo, a welcoming committee of horror film characters guides visitors into the haunt. In the bottom photo, the trio of Nikita Mailloux, Aubree Dasilva and Felicia Bolton of Leamington walk through the haunted house. SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand
The St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus Council #4501 sandwich fundraiser was held on Wednesday, October 22, with 155 sandwiches being prepared and picked up by local lunch-goers. The famous Philly Steak sandwich is always the most popular, but Italian Delight and Schnitzel on a Bun were also available. The fundraiser had its beginnings in 2022 to help with fundraising efforts for the war in Ukraine and the program was resurrected in May of this year. Sandwiches were ordered in advance and then picked up during the lunch hour. The proceeds go toward community programs put on by the parish and K of C. In the top photo, volunteers, from left, are Nick Lutsch, Maria Mastromattei, Ron McCracken, Herman DeGoey, Luis Sardinha, Luigina Ciotoli and Frank Baptista. In the bottom photo, Romana Melignano holds up a Philly Steak sandwich, while Maria Imperioli waits to wrap it. SUN photos by
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SANDWICH FUNDRAISER HELPS PROGRAMS
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SERVICES
PLUMBING SERVICESRepairs, installations, drain cleaning, sump pumps. Call Ed Higginbottom 519-3291779. oc22-no12
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ZEN PETS GROOMINGCPPS Certified Groomer in Leamington. 16 years experience. For all your pet grooming needs, please call or text 519-564-9620 or message me on Facebook.
IRWIN PLUMBINGResidential rough-ins and repairs - 519-324-2202. A text is preferred if capable. Call if not. ja6-tf
BUYING
BUYING ALL GOLD + SILVER - JEWELLERY ALL COINS - $$$ - 60 years Experience. No obligation estimates - free advice - honest + dependable service. Fri. Oct. 24 at K of C Hall, 190 Richmond St. Amherstburg. Wed. Oct. 29 at Roma Club, 19 Seacliff Dr. E. Leamington. Fri. Oct. 31 & Sat. Nov. 1 at Essex Railway Station, 87 Station St. Essex. Wed. Cash Paid for ALL GOLD, SILVER, Jewellery, all coins; Canada, USA, loose coins to complete collections, World War Medals, Windup Watches, Mintsets, Old paper money FREE ESTIMATES **Locally Owned** 60 years of Satisfied Customers. Best to deal Local $$$. House calls available for larger amounts. Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 519818-1805. oc22-29
PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $17.60/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
FOR SALE
METAL SHOP FOR SALE
Complete metal shop for sale. Shop includes Colchester Triumph 5HP gap lathe, cutting tools, includes lathe tooling carbide inserts, work steady, drill chucks, (3) and (4) jaw lathe chucks, face plate 22inch diameter, drills, number, decibel, metric, etc. taps decibel and metric, hoists (2) 1/2 ton electric and chain manual, bench drill press, knee type mill (Bridgeport style), (6) inch vice and rotary table with collects and accessories, storage cabinets. Large stock of steel and aluminium, some plastic. Transport available, local. Shop is housed in double garage 500 square feet, could be reduced if necessary.
Vehicles, Tractors, Equipment, Tools and Misc. Items held at 6725 Walker Road, Oldcastle, ON Auction Begins to Close: Friday, November 7 at 6:00 PM
Vehicles: 1979 Ford F150 Ranger Lariat “Trailer Special” 2WD, gas, long box, regular cab, matching cap, 58,064km; 1986 Volvo 760 GLE 4 door car, leather, auto, sunroof, 87,264km, both vehicles are in running order but sell as is.
Tractors: 1974 Allis Chalmers 175, gas (1725hrs); 1951 John Deere B, gas (restored); 1957 IH B-250 diesel. Implements: IH 475 14ft disc; Lucknow 7ft snowblower; Land Pride 6ft 3pth finishing mower; Ford 706 3pth reversible dirt scoop; Land Pride 7ft 3pth box blade with teeth; John Deere 647 3pth 48in rototiller; 2-furrow 3pth plow; 35gal 3pth sprayer; trail type fertilizer spreader.
Misc: Honda EX12D 12kw diesel generator; Husqvarna gas weedeater, chainsaw and combi tool kit; Toolex drill press; Craftsman bandsaw; Craftsman bench grinder; floor jack; power and hand tools; garden benches; cistern pumps; 16in cast iron school bell; McClary stove; garden tools; and more. John Deere Gators: John Deere HPX 4x4 Gator with power dump box (1756hrs); John Deere 6x4 Gator with power dump box (1063hrs); John Deere Electric Turf Gator with charger and new batteries (For info and to view call Frank Lafferty at 519977-3335).
For catalogue and bidding, go to jacobauctions.com
Terms: Cash, Etransfer, Interac, 10% buyer premium capped at $1000 per item, HST in effect.
Viewing: Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1 from 10AM until 3PM. Outside of viewing days, please do not show up without an appointment by calling Al at 519-796-4988.
Pickup: Saturday, November 8 from 10AM until 2PM. For information call Al at 519-796-4988.
Proprietor: Estate of the Late Andrew Ujj
Auctioneer: David Jacob 519-348-9896
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Community Calendar
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
37TH ANNUAL TAKE-OUT TURKEY DINNER –Harrow United Church (45 Munger Ave. E.)
3:00 - 7:00 p.m. $25 per person. For more info and to order call 519-738-4223.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF OLINDA SERVICE with Rev. Paul LangstonDaley. All Souls Sunday. 2953 Olinda Side Road, Ruthven. 548-324-4352. All are welcome.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9
“POPPY DANCE” - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Kingsville Legion, Banch #188. Poppies will be available by donation. Come dance and get together with D.J. Billy K. Kitchen open, cash bar. 145 Division Rd. S., Kingsville.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
KINGSVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS at 7:00 pm at the Lions Community Hall, 21 Mill St. West, Kingsville. Meetings feature speakers, demonstrations & workshops. Everyone welcome. Email khs.inquiry@ gmail.com for more information.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
– will meet at 7:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Connect with us to inspire one another, exchange growing ideas, and nurture both our gardens and our communities. For more information or to inquire about volunteering call Jo-Anne Smith 519-322-8809.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at St. John Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Many different vendors and door prizes to be won. Soup & Sandwich Lunch available, put on by the ACW.
ONGOING
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or
www.alanonwindsoressex.com
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.
SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY COUNCIL - ADULT DAY PROGRAM - Join us at Faith Mennonite for a day service providing social, recreational and personal support to clients and respite. For more information or to register, call SECC at 519-326-8629 or visit our website at secc.on.ca.
THE VILLAGE RESOURCE CENTRE WEEKLY EVENTS - 108 Talbot Road East, Wheatley. "Light The Way" Nar-Anon Family Group Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Chair Yoga Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. $10. GriefShare Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. until Dec. 10. "Wheatley Warriors" Narcotics Anonymous Group Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 226-484-1004 or visit www.villageresourcecentre.ca. Wheelchair accessible.
WHEATLEY BAPTIST CHURCH - 47 Talbot St. E. Everyone is welcome to come worship with us. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible study Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Adult fellowship Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. For more info call 519-825-7433.
ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING at 6:30 pm every other Wednesday at Leamington Library, 1 John St. Free to attend. Develop Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meeting dates are November 5 & 19, December 3 & 17. More info: email ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com, Facebook Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org.
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. East, for those who enjoy morning coffee/tea and conversation, the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am in church auditorium.
All welcome, no RSVP required.
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE: MARTIAL ARTS, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 1860 DivisionRd. N., registration required. kingsvillecentre.com
INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSESSMENTS TO ENTER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTIONS can contact Ian MacNeil, Social Worker with Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, located at 33 Princess St. (1st floor) in Leamington, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You can leave a message 24/7 at 519-984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.
STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group.
COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 am. The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE: TAI CHI, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Various locations, no fee, registration required. kingsvillecentre.com
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE: STEP-ITUP INDOOR POWER WALKING, Mondays at 9:15 am, at Grovedale, 103 Park St., Kingsville. No Fee. Registration required. kingsvillecentre.com
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From the Leamington Post, November 11, 1954
The Public Utilities commission proposal of metering water in Leamington, scheduled for presentation at the first of next year, has run into opposition from town council. Councillors, in regular session Monday night, went on record unanimously as not favouring metering of water for other than industrial and commercial purposes.
P.U.C. chairman Lawrence Graham said Tuesday he had no intention of getting into an argument with council about the installation of water meters. He did, however, reiterate his view that meters would definitely conserve water.
A 175-ton crane and barge which had been used on a construction project in the Pelee marshes sank Monday in choppy water three miles off the mainland near the mouth of the St. Clair River. Officials of the McQueen Marine company said an attempt would be made to salvage the barge which is lying in 30 feet of water.
Winners of the popularity contest held in connection with the musical review “You Can’t Beat Fun” were crowned by Mayor Grace McFarland on the weekend. Twin “Queens” Patty and Peggy Large and their mother, Mrs. Howard Large, appeared on stage with the “King”, Richard Carder, held by his mother, Mrs. Russell Carder.
The air rifle shooting of a 10-year-old Leamington boy last week brought a warning aimed at merchants and parents from Police Chief W.R. Roome. Chief Roome said the gun had been confiscated and that it’s illegal to sell or give an air rifle to a minor under 14 without a permit. Charles Girardin, of 89 Orange Street, was struck in the back by a pellet from a gun in the hands of a 13-year-old companion. The injury was not severe.
The First Pack, Blytheswood Brownies, held its Brownie enrollment Friday evening last, under the direction of Mrs. John Penner. Lunch was served by the Brownies. Enrolment was closed with the Brownie Prayer. Leaders for the pack are Doreen MacVicar and Elaine Will.
The Romney Women’s Institute held its October meeting at the home of Mrs. Albert Hill in Stevenson with 23 members in attendance. The President,
Chester Stein, was in the chair.
The Gosfield North Municipal Telephone system has received and installed a new switchboard which will enable operators to work more efficiently. Mrs. Douglas Bowers has been added to present staff of operators and Roy Sweetman, who has been a lineman for the Maidstone Township system, will be taking over from his father Herman Sweetman who has been forced to resign due to ill health.
Hugh Lee’s new supermarket officially opened last Thursday in Wheatley, in spite of pouring rain. Special prices were given on the occasion, where Mr. Lee celebrated his 14 years in business in Wheatley by offering meat at prices that were in effect at the time he entered business. The store is now one of many Red and White stores throughout Ontario.
From the pages of the Wheatley Journal… October 26, 1988:
• Three representatives of the Romney-Wheatley marina planning committee met with the Honourable Don Mazankowski, one of the most powerful personages in Canadian government circles. The brief meeting was arranged by Mr. Jim Caldwell, MP Essex-Kent. The delegation was composed of Reeve-Elect Alan Ascott of Wheatley, Councillor Dave Campbell representing the Township of Romney, and Mr. Grant Bowman on behalf of the Wheatley Business Association. Although there was no formal approval for the marina project, the local delegation came away from the meeting feeling that the proposal met with favour by the government.
• A group of residents in Lighthouse Cove are seeking a ban on the use of firearms in the area. Not that anyone has been shooting at people, but apparently the duck hunters are very busy and have been shooting at the birds right where the cottages are. According to one resident, the hunters are setting up blinds right across the river from the residents’ homes and cottages.
• After 28 years of service on the Wheatley Public Utilities Commission, Doug Dunmore made the decision not to seek re-election this November. Such service to the community is rare and we express our thanks to Doug for his dedication.
Clippings from
Wheatley Journal, May 1989 A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland
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.
Clippings from the Wheatley Journal
Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives
Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection
Gosfield South Area Public School (which became Jack Miner Public School) students wearing Halloween masks. The two boys in the front without masks were John and Henry Dyck. October 1963.
October 1987 - Construction work on Mill Street East begins as crews rip up pavement before new sewer and water lines are installed.
October 1985 - On Tuesday morning of last week, four students from the grade 1 class at East Mersea school visited the Creve Farm Market on No. 3 highway west of Wheatley. It was difficult to see whether the children were checking out the pumpkins to see if they came from a sincere patch or if they would make a tasty pie for the weekend’s Thanksgiving feast. At any rate the four enjoyed the outing, and after seeing hundreds of pumpkins should be able to tell a sincere one from one
insincere.
pumpkin fanciers
to right, Ashley Shaw, Jeremy Dyck, Krista Roach and Steven Krueger.
Mrs.
WINS SCUBA PUMPKIN COMPETITION
Province investigates gas leak on Wheatley corner
The Province of Ontario has retained Rimkus, a qualified contractor, to investigate and remediate the presence of gas at a private property in the Chestnut/Erie Street area in Wheatley. Site preparation and equipment mobilization began on Monday, October 27, with the main investigative and remediation work scheduled to commence on Wednesday, October 29. This work has been carefully planned with
public safety as a top priority. The public is asked to avoid accessing the area unnecessarily while operations are underway. For more information about the project, contact the Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum Operations Section at 519-873-4634 or email gasandoilwells@ontario.ca. For urgent public safety concerns during the operation, contact 911.
Golden Years mini golf report
There were 66 golfers who played 36 holes of mini golf at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Thursday, October 23. They recorded an outstanding 103 holes in one.
Leading the way with five aces were Grant Raymond and Ron Fick, followed by Bill Ward, Penny McMurphy, Bob Tanner, Julia Kos and Anne Bonyai with four aces. Three aces: were Jim James, Heather James, Bill Mayville, Randy Nash, Giselle Lapointe, Marlene Schmitt, Linda Lavender and Allan Munson. Two aces: Shirley Urbanski, Earle Nash, Shran Collins, Barb Fick, Ray Foster, Jackie Cooper, Jack Bostin, Andy Orsini, Patty Hopper, Tony Hudvagner, Keith Hopper, Al Wass, MaryAnn Sherman and Andre Lalonde. One ace: Gail Turk, Mary Binder, Kaz Wszol, Linda Whittle, Joanne Law, Thea Reid, Armand Decaluwe, Kathy Bechard, Denise Munson, Jennie Brown, Greg Broome, Constance Budd, Barb Haas, Donna Bileti, Betty McManus, Theresa Decaluwe, Monique Benfield, Steve Bonyai, Bill Gough, Anne Marie Wszol and Richard Metz.
Top score over 18 holes with 36 were Bill Ward, Bill Mayville, Keith Hopper and Julia Kos, followed by Bill Ward and Ray Foster with 37; Ray Foster, Bill Mayville, Ron Fick and Randy Nash (2) 38; Bryon Walker, Jack Bostin, Dolores Near, Tony Hudvagner, Keith Hopper and Zena Raymond 39.
Leading the way over 36 holes with 73 was Bill Ward, followed by Bill Mayville with 74, Ray Foster and Keith Hopper 75, Randy Nash and Julia Kos 76, and Ron Fick 78.
First place went to Team 12 (Keith Hopper, Theresa Decaluwe, Zena Raymond, Bob Tanner) with 321. In second was Team 9 (Giselle Lapointe, Bill Mayville, Barb Haas, Randy Nash) with 323. In third was Team 14 (Monique Benfield, Linda Lavender, Marlene Schmitt, Ron Fick) with 338.
Fun, laughs and also golf continue on Thursday, October 30 at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE YOUR HOUSE IS
The South Shore Scuba Club held their 8th annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday, October 25 at Cedar Beach in Kingsville. The challenge is for each diver to carve a pumpkin under water and emerge with a creative jack o’ lantern. This year’s winner is Tyler Gage, centre, who took home the scuba pumpkin trophy for his efforts. He is flanked by fellow participants, from left, Caleb Lapointe, Joe Hdayed, Tom Roelens and Dan Fowler.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Your passion is ignited this week, Aries. A fun hobby might capture your full attention. Don’t be afraid to try something new or put your energy into something you really love.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
This week is a great time to focus on the simple pleasures in life, Taurus. Enjoy a cozy night in or savor a delicious meal. Spending time in nature is another way to pass the time.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, you may find yourself drawn to new subjects and interesting people this week. It’s an excellent time for reading a book outside of your typical genre or learning a new skill.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Harmony and warmth are abundant in your home right now, Cancer. This is the ideal week to strengthen bonds with family and loved ones. Think about making a homecooked meal.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, your natural charisma is shining, making this the ideal week to express yourself or take on a leadership role. Your enthusiasm may lead others to be on your team.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, this is a week to tackle any organizational ideas that you have had on your mind. Even if you handle small projects around the house or elsewhere, you’ll create calm and exercise control.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Your diplomatic and charming nature will help you navigate social situations with ease this week, Libra. In fact, new
relationships could be the highlight of your week.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
An opportunity for insightful selfreflection and personal growth comes your way, Scorpio. Get ready to let go of old habits and embrace a new, more confident version of yourself.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, adventure is calling your name this week and you will feel a strong urge to explore. Perhaps planning a trip or trying a new activity can fill the urge?
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, this week a professional goal you have been working on will finally reach a breakthrough. Stay focused and disciplined, and you will find yourself achieving a great deal.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
A new idea that you share this week could gain traction and lead to an exciting collaboration, Aquarius. Your forward-thinking outlook is a valuable gift that others will appreciate.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, your intuition is at an all-time high. Trust your gut, especially when it comes to creative or personal decisions. Nothing is out of reach for you right now.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
OCTOBER 26 - Keith Urban, Singer (58)
OCTOBER 27 - John Cleese, Actor (86)
OCTOBER 28 - Bill Gates, Entrepreneur (70)
OCTOBER 29 - Gabrielle Union, Actress (53)
OCTOBER 30 Ivanka Trump, Executive (44)
OCTOBER 31 - Rob Schneider, Comedian (62)
NOVEMBER 1 - Penn Badgley, Actor (39)
Talbot Trail Blazers U16 win Silver Stick Regional
The Talbot Trail Blazers U16 hockey team headed up north to Owen Sound on the weekend of October 24-26 and came away with gold in the Silver Stick Regional hockey tournament.
Pool play opened up on Friday with the Blazers facing off with the Southeast Surge, skating away with a 4-2 win. Austin Goudie, Larry Jeffrey, Braylon Aflak and Derek Dunn each scored.
Early Saturday afternoon, the Blazers were tested by the Bruce Grey Bulls. Goudie and AJ Youssef gave the Blazers an early 2-0 lead, but some poor play allowed the Bulls to score five unanswered goals in a 5-2 loss.
Saturday night, the Blazers came out a different team and easily skated to a 4-0 win over the Tri City Jr. Attack. Lucas O’Neil, Brayden Foster, Tyler Thomas and Dunn each scored.
This set up a Sunday morning semi-final match with the Pool B leader the West Coast Whitecaps.
Midway through the first, Dunn streaked end-to-end and fired his shot five-hole to take the lead. A minute later, Dunn found Foster side crease on a 2-on-1 and he buried his one-timer.
Late in the second period, while on a 5-on-3 power play, it was Dunn to Youssef then cross ice to O’Neil who ripped his snapper home.
Early in the third, while on power play, it was Goudie to Youssef across to Thomas and he fired his slapshot in. Goudie and O’Neil rounded out the scoring as the Blazers cruised to a 6-1 victory. Luca Nagy was strong between the pipes earning the win.
Talbot then found themselves in a rematch in the tournament final against the Bruce Grey Bulls on Sunday evening. After a scoreless first period, early in the second, Foster chipped the puck to a streaking Dunn and he weaved through centre, beat the defence wide and ripped his shot low glove to take the lead.
Five minutes into the third, the Bulls evened the score on a screen shot from the point. But on this day the Blaz-
ers would not have a late collapse. With 7:38 to play, Cohen Doyle kept the puck in at the line and sent it deep to Dunn who circled behind the net and out front into the slot firing his wrister low post.
With 1:37 left, Dunn tapped the puck ahead to himself
off the faceoff just outside his blue line and fired it the length of the ice into an empty net sealing the 3-1 win. Kevin Ondic stopped everything shot his way earning the shutout and clinching the tournament championship.
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Sharks hold on to fourth place after win, two losses
By Greg Coulter
The Wheatley Omstead Sharks found themselves digging out of a crater or throwing their opposition into one over the past week.
Looking to extend their unbeaten streak at home against Amherstburg on Wednesday, October 22,, the Sharks gave up an opening minute breakaway goal while going down by two at the midway point of the first.
Colton Selwood narrowed the gap to one early
in the second only to see the visitors strike right back seconds later to nurse a 3-1 lead into the third.
Applying some much-needed offensive pressure, a Seth Zylstra bar down blast midway through the third brought some hope of a comeback.
However, six attackers with Chad Davis on the bench couldn’t find success with the ’Burg closing out a 5-2 victory with two empty netters.
“We got off to a sluggish start, and while we stayed
in the game we seemed to lack the intensity we needed to bring us all the way back,” said Coach Brad Hyatt after the game.
Twenty-four hours later at Walpole Island the Sharks turned the tables with a 15-1 shot barrage in the first period to open a commanding 4-0 lead.
They upped it to 5-0 at the 28-second mark of the second and closed it out in the third en route to a 9-3 impressive victory.
Leading the attack with two goals each were Josh
Bleau and Brendan Gouin, while Seth Zylstra, Xander Zanier, Hayden Klem, Vito Alfano and Kyle Bleau added singles. Adam Flanagan picked up the win handling 21 shots on the night.
“Sometimes a loss after a win streak isn’t a bad thing,” said Hyatt. “I liked the way we responded Thursday as we got off to a strong start and were rewarded with a quick lead.”
Sunday night against red hot Blenheim, the
Sharks in a run and gun wild first period, found themselves on the short end of a 5-2 deficit with goaltender Chad Davis on the end of a 16-shot barrage. The Sharks settled down in the second despite giving up a first-minute goal.
Trailing 6-2 after two, they narrowed the gap to 6-4 in a comeback attempt but a late empty netter sealed their fate. Brendan Gouin, Kyle Bleau, Gavin Wasylyk and Josh Chauvin tallied for the Sharks.
Despite the setback, Coach Hyatt continues to be optimistic.
“We’re a 500 hockey club at the moment striving for consistency,” he said. “The boys are working well together and I feel we’re moving in the right direction.”
The Sharks look to turn the tables with Blenheim on Wednesday, October 29 at home and see a return to Walpole on Thursday, October 30 to close out a busy month. Puck drop each night at 7:30 p.m.
The Talbot Trail U16 Blazers defeated the Bruce Grey Bulls to win the Silver Stick Regional Hockey Tournament. Team members are, in front, left to right: Braylon Aflak, Larry Jeffrey, Luca Nagy, Kevin Ondic. Middle row: Coach Zachary Dillen, Cohen Doyle, Charlie Ketler, Kelton McCabe, Derek Dunn, Nicolas Magri, Isaiah Georges, Austin Goudie, Brayden Foster, Head Coach Tony Youssef, Coach Tyler Dillen. Back row: Tyler Thomas, Lucas O’Neil, Con-
Rumble,
Youssef. Photo submitted
O’Neil Coach of the Year
By Mark Ribble
A Leamington baseball coach has been honoured by the Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) as Coach of the Year in the 13U and under age category.
Steve O’Neil grew up playing in the Leamington Minor Baseball system and has been coaching in that same system for a number of years.
His team of 8U and 9U Lakers have won the OBA championship two years running and will be shooting for the trifecta next season.
Leamington Minor Baseball President Kevin Gale had high praise for O’Neil and his capabilities.
“I couldn’t be happier for Steve. He’s not only put in a lot of time with this 2016 age group, but he’s volunteered for many years with the 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2012 age groups,” said Gale. “His passion for baseball is truly unique, and I’ve witnessed how contagious his passion is with the players he coaches. Definitely a well-deserved award.”
Well now, name’s Boss.
Eight years on this earth, and I’ve seen a thing or two. Back in my day, dogs knew the value of a good long walk and a patch of grass to sniff, and by golly, I still do. Don’t let this old frame fool ya - I’ve got plenty of gas left in the tank. I’ll trot along with you just fine.
BOSS
I’m a bit of a loudmouth in my kennel. Can’t stand being cooped up-it ruffles my fur. And these darn barriers? Make me crankier than a farmer without his morning coffee. But once you open things up, I settle down proper and show my gentlemanly side.
As for other dogs, I don’t mind ‘em if they mind themselves. Respectful, quiet types I can tolerate. But mealtime? Hah! Don’t even think about it. That bowl’s mine, and I guard it like the last slice of pie at Sunday supper. Feed me separate and we’ll get along just fine.
Now don’t go thinking I’m all grumble and no gumption. I can still be playful when the spirit moves me-toss me a toy and I’ll show you I’ve got some tricks left yet. And if you’ve got strong hands for a proper rump scratch, well, sonny, you’ll have yourself a friend for life.
So if you’re after a seasoned fella with some spunk, a little sass, and a whole lotta love, hitch up your britches and come meet me. The name’s Boss-and I reckon I’ll live up to it.
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Flyers
rebound with three straight wins
By C. Scott Holland
The Leamington Flyers skated to three straight wins last week with two home victories book-ending a road win in Oakville. With 860 fans present on Thursday, October 23, the Flyers battled the number one ranked Trenton Golden Hawks. The long-awaited battle of two of the OJHL’s top teams did not disappoint anyone who was there.
After three periods of a knotted contest, the Flyers were given a golden overtime opportunity and used that chance, notching the game-winning goal to beat the Golden Hawks 4-3.
On Saturday night in Oakville, the Flyers skat-
ed to a 4-1 victory then came home for a Sunday game in which they beat the tough Milton Menace 4-1.
Thursday night was also the team’s Pink-OnThe Rink night and featured the Flyers in black uniforms with pink and white trim and pink numbers. It was also the last game officiated by longtime referee Chris Ferreira, who now will become a referee supervisor. Pre-game ceremonies honoured Ferreira. Flyers’ GM/head coach Dale Mitchell gave Ferreira a gift and post-game he was given a hard copy of the game sheet by Flyers’ official scorer Jerry Sleiman.
Head coach Dale Mitchell said, “It was really important to have Landon Bernard back in our lineup tonight. He has been a leader for our hockey team since making the jump to the OJHL. He brings the best out of everyone.”
Mitchell added, “This game (versus Trenton) was important for our players to see the confidence they have and know they can execute and play with the defending champions.”
It was tied 1-1 after one period, then 2-2 and 3-3 before the overtime heroics.
The Flyers looked nothing like the same team they had been during recent contests. Their defensive and offensive plays were sharp.
By mid-game it was evident that penalties might be costly and both sides curtailed any extra activities which could lead to powerplay opportunities. Yet it was the special teams which enabled the Flyers to capture the victory. Leamington went 2-for-4 with the man advantage and Trenton
0-for-1.
Griffin Grundner scored twice for the Flyers, with singles going to Ethan Walker and Adrian Bozev, who scored the overtime winner.
Flyers’ goalie Tre Altiman stopped 33 of 36 for the win, while Hayden Jeffery halted 34 of 38 for the Hawks. The Flyers had another busy weekend as they played in Oakville Saturday night and after a scoreless first period notched three goals enroute to a 4-1 victory. Brayden Degelas paced the Flyers with a pair while Bryce Belleau and Ethan Walker tabbed one each.
On Sunday at home versus the Milton Menace, a crowd of 495 watched as Leamington won 4-1. Flyers’ goalie Tre Altiman shone, stopping 27 of 28 shots and the Flyers spotted him a 2-0 first period. Brendan Cooke, Griffin Grundner, Ethan Walker and Spencer Vandenberg pumped one goal each.
This Thursday, October 30 the Flyers will host the Burlington Cougars at 7:10 pm.
Ethan Walker (27) watches Griffin Grundner’s shot as it whizzes past Trenton netminder Hayden Jeffery at 2:19 of the first period to open the scoring in a Flyers’ 4-3 overtime victory in front of 860 fans here on Thursday, October 23. Scott Holland photo
Steve O’Neil and his wife Sandra enjoying the Coach of the Year award at the annual OBA banquet.
Photo courtesy of Steve O’Neil
LDSS Arts and Sports Report
By Leah Sharon
As their season dwindles down into some of their final games, the LDSS senior girls basketball team is fighting with all their might for the chance to make it into playoffs. With a hard-fought game on Tuesday, October 21, the girls showed strong skill and determination, battling against the Riverside Stingers.
The Lions played a competitive first half, being down by only four points at half. Ultimately losing the game 57-25, the Lions were congratulated for their strong performance in their press break and sportsmanship. Congratulations to Annabella Paquette for winning player of the game and being a rebounding legend!
The girls then traveled to Tecumseh Vista, where they played the Stingers on Thursday, October 23. The Lions came out strong and battled hard all four quarters. Despite the Lions’ strong efforts, Vista won the game 35-17.
The senior boys volleyball team faced a challenging match of their own last Tuesday against St. Josephs. All sets were closely contested, with two sets being lost by only two and three points. The Lions put up an impressive performance against one of the top teams in their tier, but the game resulted in a 3-0 loss for the Lions. They returned to the court on Thursday for their last regular season game. The boys came out with strong play and aggressive defence. The game resulted in a big win over Assumption, beating them 3-0. Good luck to the boys as their playoff season begins Wednesday, October 29.
With very similar results as the seniors, the junior boys volleyball team played two impressive matches last week. The Lions battled Assumption in their home gym on Tuesday and lost their first two sets 21-25 and 20-25. They were able to capture the third set, winning it 25-17. Although they lost, the Lions were congratulated for their hard work. With a skilled performance against Assumption on Thursday, the boys impressed the LDSS crowd with their teamwork and dominance, securing a 2-1 win. The Lions play their last regular season game on Thursday, October 30.
Last weekend, October 18-19, some very talented LDSS artists participated in the Great Migration Paint Out. Congratulations to Shandi Evora (University of Windsor Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Award), Brianne Fehr (Youth Palette Award), Allison Junge-Bachmeier (third place) and Grace Jraige (second place and Mayors Purchase Award) for winning various awards at the competition.
Together, the Lions brought home $150 in prizes. Congratulations to all participants.
TEAM PHOTOS
• Submit team photos any time during the season
Leamington brothers set to represent Canada
By Mark Ribble
A pair of teenage Leamington brothers will represent Canada at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Thailand next week and they are excited to be competing on the world’s stage.
Maxwell and Griffin Bayley have been polishing their skills with Ape Jiu-Jitsu Club at Seng’s Martial Arts School in Kingsville for nine years. The brothers are leaving for Thailand on November 4 and will begin their competition late next week.
Griffin, 14, will have his first match on November 8 in the U16 Jiu-Jitsu Male 62kg division. He is in a division with a total of 14 competitors.
Max, 16, will compete in the Jiu-Jitsu Male U18 85+kg class, starting with his first match on November 10. He will battle in a division with a total of 16 competitors.
Both have experience in various competitions in the U.S. and Canada, but this will be their first time representing their country at the Worlds.
When asked about their expectations on the world’s stage, older brother Max spoke up immediately.
“I’m going there to win gold,” he said.
Coach and instructor Chad Seng said it’s an
amazing accomplishment for the brothers to represent their country and also a very daunting trip.
“They’ll be traveling on a 22-hour flight and arriving in very hot conditions,” he said. “But I
have confidence in them. They’ve worked hard.”
With such a long trip ahead of them, it would only be logical that the cost of such an endeavour would be quite expensive. There is a GoFund-
Me page set up to help with travelling expenses. If you feel the need to help, go to gofundme. com and search for Please Help Max & Griff get to Thailand.
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Griffin Bayley, left, and his brother Maxwell, right, with their coach and instructor Chad Seng at Seng’s Martial Arts School in Kingsville. The two will leave for Thailand early next week to compete in the World Championships.
SUN photo by Mark Ribble
