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By Mark Ribble A long-term solution that’s been a long time coming is in the works for the breach at Hillman Marsh. On Thursday, September 17, officials from ERCA, the Municipality of Leamington, Caldwell First Nation, the Canada Water Agency, the province and coastal committee members gathered to present the Hillman Marsh Restoration Project. For the past several years, the breach at the Hillman Marsh Beach and the erosion along that coastline have been of utmost concern to residents in the eastern section of Leamington. Wayne King, who is the president of the Leamington Shoreline Association, has been documenting the erosion in that area for quite some time and has met with ERCA and municipal officials for years about the danger of that one giant storm that could wipe out an entire section of the municipality. His aerial and drone photographs have proved invaluable in keeping the issue front and centre in the minds of those who can help. The project, which will be done in phases, will work toward mitigating the erosion in the area and restoring Hillman Marsh coastal wetlands to their previous condition. Hillman Marsh is recognized as an Environmentally Significant Area, a Provincially Significant Area, and an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest. Since 2020, the open marsh has faced impaired
water quality, harsh wave conditions and the loss of much of its submerged aquatic vegetation and tree cover. “Hillman Marsh is more than an important wetland. It is part of the lands and waters of Caldwell First Nations’s traditional
territory and its health is deeply connected to the health of our community and future generations,” said Chief Nikki van Oirschot. “We have a responsibility to actively steward these lands and waters to ensure that restoration efforts reflect both the
best available science and the traditional knowledge and responsibilities stemming from our relationship with this place.” ERCA chair Molly Allaire was on hand and talked about partnerships between all the concerned parties and
how everything came together to bring them to the ground-breaking of the project. Since 2022, talks about restoration have taken place with a steering committee of about 20 stakeholders. SEE HILLMAN - Pg 2
A realistic rendering of the completed project shows a new circular beach acting as the barrier between Hillman Marsh and Lake Erie. The southernmost part of that beach construction is underway. Photo courtesy of ERCA
A happy group at the Hillman Marsh Restoration Project announcement. From left are Wayne King, Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Caldwell Chief Nikki van Oirschot, ERCA Chair Molly Allaire, ERCA CEO Tim Byrne and Véronique Hiriart-Baer of the Canada Water Agency. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
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An aerial photo of the Hillman Marsh breach from September, 2025. Photo courtesy of Wayne King
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Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald remembered when she was first elected to council in the 2006-2007 era, Hillman Marsh was fully enclosed and there was a plan put forward for rehabilitating the whole area and turning it back to nature. “As a municipality, we couldn’t afford to do that,” she said. “Loved the principal of the idea. It wasn’t feasible.” She then talked about coming back in recent years and seeing that Hillman Marsh was no longer enclosed. “It was now Hillman Bay,” she said. “And all I could think of was what’s going to happen to the side walls of the marsh. How can they continue to stand up to wave action.” She thanked Chief van Oirschot for Caldwell’s partnership and their ability to reach out to the federal government for the funding to start the restoration. Phase 1A of the project will construct the southern half of a barrier rock core, providing immediate shelter to the portion of the marsh most directly affected by the breach. After an anticipated 8-12 month settlement period, the core will then be covered with sand and supported by future beach planting. It will also include a jetty, spur and offshore
reefs designed to improve beach stability. Sophisticated modelling tested the proposed design under a wide range of wave and water-level conditions to optimize the concepts and reduce the estimated construction cost by approximately $3 million. Thousands of plants (70 native species) have already been planted at the south end of the breach to help restore aquatic vegetation cover and improve water quality. The budget for the current build is about $4 million and will be implemented over the next two years. Subject to future funding, Phase 1B will complete the northern half of the barrier and implement nature-based solutions to slow the retreat of what remains of the original barrier beach. For Wayne King, he’s happy that the project has reached this point. “This is an exciting time for Hillman Marsh and it’s been a long time coming,” he said. “In 2017, we had a very large storm that destroyed the south end of Hillman Marsh and a couple years later, a total breach. It does my heart good to finally see this coming to an end.” Construction is underway on the southern portion of the project.
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Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey, left, presents plaques of appreciation to student Lauren Meadows and Fred Fox, who was visiting the school to spread his late brother’s message.
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It’s time for hockey and cooler mornings With the Tigers out and the Blue Jays probably done by the time this column hits the press, let’s talk hockey. All over Canada, minor hockey seasons are starting to get underway. We have three of the five grandchildren playing hockey so it will be busy weekends until April. My oldest granddaughter has decided to become a goalie so she’s been hard at it all summer learning some of the finer points of puck stopping. After spending the past couple years as the player on her team counted on to put the puck in the
net, she’s now the player counted on to keep it out. She’s already almost as tall as I am and she’s not even 12 yet so she will definitely fill a large portion of the net. Meanwhile her sister still enjoys playing defence and my youngest grandson is a winger. All three of them enjoy playing house league — or as they call it now — local league. They still get lots of games without the added expense and commitment of playing travel. When the old Leamington Minor Hockey Association was in its infancy,
everyone played house league according to what school you went to. The “all-star” teams would not only play their travel games but they’d also play in the house league of the division above them. Often, they’d finish near the top of the standings due to the talent level, even though they were a year or two younger than their opponents. Atom, squirt, peewee, bantam and midget gave way to mite, novice, atom, peewee, bantam and midget, and now they are just U8 through U16. A few years back, somebody in western Canada
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got offended by the traditional division names and a movement was started to rename them. So here we are. Back in the days when I coached (early ‘90s) there were 6-8 teams in each house league division. Then once Leamington and Wheatley amalgamated, there were even more. Nowadays, they might have two teams in each division of the house league. That’s either a lot less kids playing the game or a lot less kids playing house league and that many more playing travel. Maybe it a little of both. And with last year’s elimination of player residency boundaries, there’s been many exoduses from a lot of less-popular centres. Some kids are hopping to a different association every year. Seems all those players
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(or their parents) are chasing that elusive OMHA title by playing in a different centre every year. Or they’re Mark Ribble chasing pro hockey careers that will probaThey skated the same bly never materialize. amount as I did but they As an old-fashioned went further based on hockey traditionalist, I’d merit and athleticism. Not love to see them all go how much money mom back to the grassroots type and dad could throw at of hockey where if your their hockey dream. kid is good enough, they It’s the way of the world, will get noticed, regardless I suppose. The kids just if they are playing AAA, want to have fun playing travel or house league. As a game they love. At the a realist, I know that ship youngest levels, we’ve has sailed and it’ll never taken away the scoreboard, be what it used to be. the stats and the newspaThere were some really per writeups. Then at the special players that came older levels, we’ve added up through the ranks in metrics, off-ice training when I did. Some emerged and year-round hockey. from years of playing Somewhere, there should house league hockey to be a happy medium. make an “all-star” team, Anyway, that’s my get noticed and drafted or soapbox for this week. invited to a higher-level Temperatures are getting camp. I wasn’t one of cooler and soon many of them, but had teammates us will be in those arenas. who were. Bundle up!
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Runners raise over $25000 in fight against cancer Good news was shared at the run by breast cancer survivor Marilyn Farnworth, one of the speakers who spoke about the progress we’ve seen from advances in cancer research. “Terry’s osteosarcoma now has an 80 percent survival rate compared to just 20 percent in 1980,” Farnworth said. “Every dollar raised today helps fund vital research that brings us one step closer to Terry’s ultimate dream — a cancer free world.”
Family and friends of Sandy Sinjari formed a team this year to honour her courageous battle against cancer.
Pictured in front of Melo LLP is Race Chair Renee Bruce on the left, and top individual fundraiser Marilyn Farnworth on the right.
Runners made their way from Road 2 East onto Division Street for the 2026 Terry Fox Run in Kingsville. SUN photos by Paul Forman
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By Paul Forman A few drops falling from the sky couldn’t dampen the spirits of more than 100 runners and walkers in this year’s Kingsville’s Terry Fox Run held on Sunday, September 20. The run was part of an annual event that began 46 years ago and has raised over a billion dollars for cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation. Organized by Renee Bruce and her committee, the fundraising event saw participants gather in the parking lot at Melo LLP to listen to heartfelt testimonials from cancer survivors, place a sign for a loved one that has passed, grab a raffle ticket, buy a t-shirt, or receive a sunflower before beginning their trek down Division Street North. AgeCare Royal Oak and Southgate Village residents held their own pre-events to add to the total raised this year, which is approaching almost $200,000 since the local run was first held in 2017.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Salvation Army marking 140 years in Leamington By Mark Ribble The Salvation Army is celebrating 140 years in Leamington this year and a grand concert is planned for this weekend featuring the Heritage Brass Band. It was in May of 1886 that the Salvation Army came to Leamington and settled in a building on Talbot Street West. The Salvation Army was only about 21 years old at that point, after having been founded by William Booth in England in 1865. Booth wanted to reach people ignored by traditional churches including the poor, homeless, hungry and people struggling with addiction. The Salvation Army grew and expanded, reaching Canada in 1882, and Leamington’s Corps became a reality about four years later. Over the years, the Sal-
vation Army has been a beacon of hope across the world, providing comfort and shelter to those in need. Leamington’s second long-time location was on Talbot Street East, near where Alberto’s Bakery now stands. In 1972, they built a new “citadel” on Setterington Street, where they still operate today as a church, food bank and hub of social activity for their members and anyone in search of fellowship and comfort. The onset of the Second World War saw the Salvation Army accompanying Canada’s armed forces overseas not only as chaplains but as the operators of Maple Leaf Clubs, providing rest and relaxation for the troops. And with 140 years of service to the Leamington community, the folks at the Salvation Army
Leamington are ready to celebrate in fine style. They are known in the area for helping feed the hungry through their food bank, providing social services for people who are less fortunate and for years, helped in a disaster relief capacity with local first responders. The concert featuring the Heritage Brass Band will take place on Saturday, September 26 at the Leamington United Mennonite Church at 78 Oak Street East, beginning at 6 pm. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. Guest speakers include General Brian Peddle (retired) and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (retired). They will continue the celebration on Sunday, September 27 with a 10:30 am church service
The new Setterington Street location nearing completion in 1971. Photo courtesy of Salvation Army Leamington
at the Salvation Army Community Church at 88 Setterington Street, performance by the Heritage Brass Band, soldier enrolments and more words of wisdom from General Brian Peddle (retired) and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (retired).
Major Kathryn Ritson says that they are looking forward to a great celebration. “Leamington was one of the early places that the Salvation Army settled in Canada and we’re proud to carry on that tradition,” she said. “140 years
is a long time.” Salvation Army Leamington’s Program Coordinator Derik Hyatt says all are welcome and admission is free to both events. “We’re looking forward to seeing everyone and sharing some fellowship,” he said.
The Salvation Army Marching Band during the parade through Leamington to commemorate the opening of the new location in 1972. Photo courtesy of Salvation Army Leamington
The old Salvation Army building as it stood in the 1890s. The building still stands on Talbot Street East. Photo courtesy of Scott Holland
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Wheatley Swans made a $3,000 donation to the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent. The Centre is committed to providing essential support and addressing the diverse needs of individuals in the community. Its mission is to enable children, youth and their families to live fulfilling lives, with specialized programs and services that support their strengths and addresses their unique needs. In front, left to right: Swans Daria Matheson and Judy Malott with Donna Litwin-Makey, Executive Director at the Children’s Treatment Centre. In back: Swans Marjorie Jackson, Lorna Bell, President Joyce Mahovlich, Pauline Sample. The Swans raise funds through their volunteer work at Chances Bingo Hall in Leamington. Photo submitted
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alone. She ended up surpassing this By Mark Ribble Every year, a feel-good story blossoms year’s goal, which was set at $17,000. She has now almost hit $60,000 from within the annual Hogs for Hospice Rally in Leamington and 2026 has been pledged and raised over the past four years, including $16,000 in 2025 — the no different. This year’s story comes from the only year they didn’t make it to LeamWoodstock area, where salon owner DJ ington for the event. When asked why she loves the event, Alexander collects pledges for the Hogs she cites her life motto, which tells the Tour The Tip Ride each year. Hogs officials took notice when DJ story itself. “I’m just a crazy, self-challenging perturned in a pledge sheet about four years ago, with all of the addresses being from son,” she says. “When I set my mind to something, I see it through.” the Woodstock/Tavistock area. A spokesman for the Hogs committee She and her husband are long-time Harley riders who happened upon the told the Sun that they are thrilled that Hogs event about nine years ago, and someone who lives in a different region it was about five years ago when she takes such an interest in helping the cause noticed that people were collecting and the fact that she’s managed to get her clients to raise the funds is amazing. pledges for the event. And while she’s happy to collect that “I was there to register for the ride and the person beside me was turning money and donate it to a cause so near in pledge money,” she said. “So I asked and dear to her heart, she said she’d what that was all about and found out rather do it quietly and out of the limeyou could collect pledges in support of light. She made an exception for the Sun the event.” and agreed to be interviewed about such From that moment on, DJ decided that a good story. she needed to get pledges and that’s “They told me it’s always good to hear exactly what she did. a good story, so I’m okay with that,” she She has set annual goals for her pledges said. in her shop and her clients have been so generous that she has surpassed her goal every year. “I work 15-hour days behind that chair,” she says. “I’m so grateful they believe in what I believe in.” DJ told the Sun last week that her clients actually look forward to filling out her pledge sheet every year and she had clients that donated four times this year DJ ALEXANDER AND HER HUSBAND SCOTT
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Membership dues will increase starting January 1st, 2027. Anyone who pays from now until December 31 will still pay $45, as well as be entered into the early bird draw. As of January 1, dues go up to $50. Dues can be paid at the Branch, by e-transfer to the branch account (with names in memo line) at Legion05-324@ Outlook.com or online at legion.ca to renew. All members who joined during 2026 will now be required to pay dues to keep your membership in good standing. Any members participating in sports must be paid by December 31. Any groups or individuals who will be laying a wreath this Remembrance Day in Wheatley are asked to contact Wheatley Legion Poppy Chair Tom Brown at 519-890-6041 by Thursday, October 15. Those interested in helping with this year’s Poppy Campaign are asked to contact Poppy Committee Chair Rick St. John at 226-347-3894 or RickStJohn12@ gmail.com. This is Legion Week and activities at the Branch include Plant Bingo at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Trivia Night at 7 p.m. Thursday (pre-registration is required), and Appreciation Night on Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The big finale is on Saturday when Legion Week will wrap up with the weekly Meat Draw (3-5 p.m.), live entertainment by The Acousticats (5-8 p.m.) and the very first Fish Fry at the new Branch (5-7 p.m.). Call the Legion at 226826-2977 for more information on any of these activities. There were 17 people out for Fun Darts
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Obituaries Emilia Chevalier (Legault) August 16, 1936 – September 18, 2026 Emilia Chevalier, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 18, 2026. Emilia is now reunited with her husband, Maurice, who predeceased her in 2013. Dear Mother to Moe, Lori, Hilton, Shannon (Heather), and late Edgar (2021). Loving Grandma to Danielle ( Jeff ), Dana, Raymond ( Jenna), Avery (Amélie), Evan, Zoe, Bryan (Amanda), and Chance. Great-Grandma to Faith, Teagan ( Jenna), Joe, Theo, Sam, Lila, Ruby, André, Kimy, Olivia, Ethan, Liam, Cylias and Micah. Great-Great-Grandma to Charlotte. Daughter of late Leonard and Clarisse Legault. Dear sister to Jerry Legault (Cheryle), late Leonard (Pat), late Lillian, late Leila (Ralph), late Sue and John, and late Roland. Dear sister-in-law to the many sons and daughters of the late Edgar and Leona Chevalier. Dear aunt to many, many nieces and nephews. Emilia will be missed by many wonderful friends. Emilia was raised in Windsor and after she and Maurice married they moved to Woodslee to raise their family. Once all the children were in school, Emilia went to work at Essex Top Crop. Once retired, Emilia and Moe enjoyed winters in Florida where they welcomed many friends and family over the years. They had an open-door policy – there was room in their home for everyone. Mom’s spaghetti was legendary among the Woodslee neighbourhood kids of the ’70s. Even all these years later, those who were lucky enough to gather around her table still fondly remember it and insist, “It was the best!” Emilia loved being around people and truly enjoyed the company of family and friends. She also had a creative side and was always busy making something with her hands. She lovingly filled countless scrapbooks with memories, created many beautiful quilts, and enjoyed knitting and crocheting hats and making bracelets for WMAD. Many of her creations were given to others and will remain cherished reminders of her love and generous spirit. Emilia was blessed to celebrate 90 wonderful birthdays, creating many special memories along the way. She surprised us all on her 75th birthday when she got her first—and only—tattoo! Then, for her 80th birthday, Emilia crossed a very special dream off her bucket list when she went on a hot air balloon ride. Emilia was known for her faith and devotion to Jesus Christ, her warm, kind and caring spirit, and her nonjudgemental soul. Mom’s favourite scripture was Matthew 25:35-36, verses that reflected the way she lived her life. Her kindness, compassion and willingness to care for others were at the very heart of who she was. A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at the Sun Parlor Home for the kindness, compassion and loving care you showed Mom. Knowing she was surrounded by such caring and dedicated people brought great comfort to our family, and we will always be grateful for the support you gave her and all of us. Visitation will take place at Reaume Funeral Home, 6 Canal St. W., Tilbury, (519-682-0110) on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., and on Thursday, September 24 at Visitation Parish, 5407 Comber Sideroad, Comber, from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Mass at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Emilia can be made to the Alzheimer Society or to WMAD Water Project at internationalneeds.ca/mana-village-water-project/ Memories may be shared at www.reaumefh.com
Margaret Atwood, centre, cuts the ribbon to officially open the Atwood-Gibson Bird Centre on Pelee Island on September 12. Photo submitted
Atwood-Gibson Bird Centre opens on island On Saturday, September 12, the Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) celebrated the official opening
and naming of its new Atwood-Gibson Bird Centre, marking a defining milestone in the Observa-
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William Pearson passed away Friday, September 11, 2026. Born April 14, 1927 to George and Orpha Whittal Pearson. The youngest of four children, Bill grew up on the family farm outside of Comber. Bill spent much time laughing with his late sister Norma (late Alex), late brother Henry (late Joy) and late brother Claude (late Sophie). Bill was married to his “lovely”, D. Kathleen (Dibbley), for over 78 years until her death on December 24, 2025. They married on September 17, 1949 in Coatsworth and returned to live on the farm. There they raised their daughter Connie and son Bill (Bet). Bill and Kath played an important role in the lives of Kath’s five younger siblings and their spouses. Many nieces and nephews spent memorable days, weeks and months at the farm with Uncle Bill and Aunt Kath. Bill and Kath travelled with friends to the Caribbean, Holy Land and Europe over the years. They had a wide circle of friends collected through church, 30 years of wintering in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and their shared enjoyment of golf. Bill enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and snacking on a handful of nuts during Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy commercial breaks. Farming first with his brothers and then with his son, he worked the family farm for more than 70 years. Bill and Kath loved spending time with their “grandgirls” Kendra (Ryan), Halliday (Matt) and Jodi (Dave). Kendra and Jodi would visit each summer and celebrate Christmases with their Gram and Papa in Florida. Halli had the immense pleasure of living across the field from her Gram and Grandpa Pearson. Many hours were spent riding in the tractor with Grandpa, playing Skip-Bo and tile rummy. Bill was always ready for fun. He enjoyed playing board and card games. He loved to swim with his grandchildren in the ocean at Riviera Beach, Florida, and his great grandchildren, Ben, Abby, Kaylin, Testin and Evelyn, in the pool. He was proud of his waterskiing abilities whether in Lake St. Clair in the 1960s or Georgian Bay in the 2000s – at age 80! His was a life well lived. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
tory’s more than 20-year Founding Honorary Chair history. The Centre gives of PIBO. “His legacy lives PIBO its first permanent on in every bird counted, home for migration sci- every student inspired, ence, conservation, edu- and every act of care for cation andProof community the natural of obituary toworld.” run engagement, and anchors The Bird Centre prothe organization’s work vides expanded opporfor generations to September come. tunities for research, 23, 2026 The Centre was made collaboration and shared Sunand a permanent possible through theSouthpoint gen- learning, erosity of PIBO’s legacy base for PIBO’s evolving donors Margaret Atwood Science developed in $200 plus $26 HST Plan, = $226 and the Pinchin Family. collaboration with Birds They are recognized as Canada. The Plan will AnyLegacy changesserve please PIBO’s Founding as a email roadmap for setBuilders, who sun@southpointsun.ca provided ting future research and the leadership gifts that conservation priorities, brought the vision to life. developing partnerships, Thank you. The opening also celeand guiding the growth of brated the naming of the PIBO’s science and fundDon Pinchin Research ing capacity. Wing in honour of the “PIBO’s dedication late Don Pinchin. Their to bird conservation, support was joined by research, and community a $150,000 Capital grant engagement is making a from the Ontario Trillium meaningful difference on Foundation (OTF) and Pelee Island and across many other donors large our region. Their work and small. inspires people of all The Centre honours the ages to protect migratory shared legacy of Marga- birds and Ontario’s naturet Atwood and the late ral heritage,” said Trevor Graeme Gibson, whose Jones, MPP for Chalove of birds, nature tham-Kent-Leamington. and Pelee Island helped For more than two inspire PIBO’s beginnings. decades, PIBO’s long-term Graeme Gibson and his migration monitoring has son, Graeme Gibson the contributed important Younger, founded PIBO data to the understandwith a vision of creating ing and conservation a beacon for science, con- of migratory birds. The servation and community. new Centre provides a Margaret Atwood remains platform to build on this PIBO’s Founding Honor- work and strengthen ary Chair. PIBO’s contribution to “When my late part- the broader Canadian and ner Graeme Gibson and hemispheric network of his son, Graeme Gibson bird observatories. the Younger, founded The opening also PIBO, they hoped it marked a new chapter in would become a beacon PIBO’s leadership. The for science, conservation Observatory recently weland community. Graeme comed Jeff Schaffhauser as would be delighted to see its new Executive Director, how far it has come, and who will guide the organihow the new Bird Cen- zation as it grows into its tre will anchor this work new home and builds on for generations to come,” more than two decades of said Margaret Atwood, migration science.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Pollinate Kingsville adds to York Park canopy By Paul Forman Residents with a green thumb, members of local service clubs, first responders and the Pollinate Kingsville committee spent a recent Friday afternoon and Saturday morning with shovels in the ground to plant over 1,300 trees on the west side of Kingsville. Taking on a revamped role, Pollinate Kingsville is affiliated with the Town of Kingsville and is committed to adding native plant coverage in public spaces around the area. “We’re expecting around 70 planters over the two days,” said Pollinate Kingsville’s Chair Carol Dunn. “We will be planting 15 different varieties of native trees now, and then in the spring, will plant 15 more species just to the north of this planting.” With prepped land provided by the Town of Kingsville, and financial support from the Kingsville Lions Club, the Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore and the Rotary Club of Windsor St. Clair, a Miyawaki approach was utilized for
the soon-to-be forest near Conservation Boulevard. “We’re planting three saplings by each flag that has been placed on the site,” said Dunn. “One will be a tall canopy tree, the next will be mid-range in height and the next a little lower. By placing them so close together,
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they will compete for the sunlight and grow faster than normal.” Dunn also shared that paths would run through the new forest, so that down the road, residents could enjoy a stroll through it and find a sense of peace in the urban area.
These volunteers are pictured forming a game plan before tackling the planting of over 1,300 saplings at York Park. SUN photos 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 Jeff Bezaire and from the Cedar Kevin Wright, Beach Drug Store for 50 Kingsville Comets Jr. C cents a ride Hockey Training Camp, for summer September 1995. 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.
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From The Leamington Post September 1955 Soap box derby racers will be speeding down Talbot Street West on Saturday morning as young drivers compete in National Tomato Festival competition. Town firemen and other officials will be on duty throughout the morning to assist any persons who wish to drive from their home and whose only exit is Talbot. —— What Niagara did for the grape, the Leamington Chamber of Commerce will do for the tomato at the National Tomato Festival, which starts a two-day run here on Friday. A cavalcade of tomato-red automobiles, which launched a 700-mile tour through Southern Ontario Wednesday, is scheduled to arrive in Leamington at 1:30 p.m. Friday to signal the opening of the event. —— Three teenage girls – two sisters, age 19 and 15, and their cousin, age 13 – are still missing almost three weeks after they disappeared from a local restaurant. An intensive police search failed to uncover the trio’s whereabouts. It had been thought the girls might have gone to Toronto to seek employment at CNE booths. Meanwhile, town police say they are unable to learn anything on the disappearance of an 18-year-old local wife, who was reported missing for the second time this year. Her husband told police he hadn’t heard from her since August 18. She had ended an earlier disappearance by returning home. —— The Leamington Legion Juniors swept from behind in the late innings Sunday to take a 6-4 victory over Wheatley and square their best of three North-South Essex Junior League series at one game apiece. Lorne Jenkins started on the mound for the Legion squad but was replaced by Bill Robinson, on a 30-day leave from the Army, with the bases loaded and two out in the third inning. Jenkins had been reached for five hits and two runs before he yielded the pitching chores and switched to third base. Robinson ended the threat and hurled steady ball for the balance of the game. From The Kingsville Reporter September 1955 For the first time in a number of years there have been no polio cases reported in Kingsville, or for that matter, practically none in the county. And it has been typical polio weather. From a standpoint of some medical men, the Salk vaccine has to be proved, but from our point of view it has already been proved in Canada. —— Chief of Police Keith Girardin reports 46 cases were handled during the month of August, which brings the total up to 217 in the past three months. During the past month, charges were laid against 18 speeders, 4 for unnecessary noise, 2 for passing on a hill, 1 for no taillights, 1 for no license plate, and 3 liquor law violations. There were 8 accidents, 2 cars
held for investigation, and 1 stolen car recovered. There were no thefts, breakins or robberies reported. ——— It’s a quiet town today. After Labour Day when summer friends leave, things don’t seem quite the same, but come another nine months and they’ll be back again. This is the first year that we have not had complaints from summer people regarding high prices for commodities, exchange rates on money and general services. In other words, they were happy this year with Kingsville and the shopping district. Let’s keep it that way. —— President Alvin Sanford took over his official duties as president of the Lions Club at the first fall meeting held at the Kingsville Hotel on Tuesday evening. Twenty-four members were presented with perfect attendance pins. —— Here and There... Joe Crooch pacing the floor with a new daughter... Bob Quick heading for Toronto to take a specialized training course for a week... Hugh Malott beating Harry Chevalier at euchre... Ted Thomson learning about cement from Joe Wanko... Best wishes to Viv Haggins and Wally Rawlins on the official opening of their new garage... Golfer Pat O’Malley maintaining that if the green was placed in the creek he could hit it every time. From the Wheatley Journal September 1955 Bert Cook of Romney delivered to James Geddes and Sons the first lot of the 1955 soybean crop on September 3. The crop yielded 32 bushels per acre. Not only are these beans earlier than usual, but the yield is considerably higher. —— For the second time this year, the area is in the grip of a time differential. Some areas of Essex and Kent counties revert to standard time while others remain on daylight time. This merely confounds the problems that followed the spring change of times in some localities and not in others. —— Tenders will be called for the construction of a public building in Wheatley. The new building, which will be of one-storey construction, will house the post office and customs and excise departments. —— The public school reopened after the summer holidays on September 12. There are some 53 new students in attendance. —— A surprise party was held at Talbot Street Church in honour of five girls leaving the community to further their education. Grace Shanks, Janet Baldwin and Bette Authier attend Teachers College in London, while Beverly Coatsworth entered Western University, London, and Joanne Dawson began a nursing career at Chatham General Hospital.
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Apple Festival this weekend
Families will flock to Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens this weekend as the 47th Ruthven Apple Festival takes place on the grounds. The Festival — one of the major fundraisers for Community Living Essex County — will kick off Saturday morning, September 26, with the Craft and Food Vendors, Kidz Zone and Farmers Market welcoming attendees. The official opening ceremony will include the annual apple peeling contest at 11 am, followed by live enter-
tainment on the stage from 12:30-5 pm. On Sunday, the live entertainment continues starting at 10:15 on the stage, while vendors and activities open at 9 am and continues through until 5 pm. The Apple Fest Classic Car Show runs Sunday from 10-3. Admission is by donation and all proceeds go to Community Living Essex County to help with their ongoing programs and supports.
Memory Day at Venvi Kingsville
The Kingsville Community Centre is introducing a new monthly drop-in program designed to bring people living with dementia or memory loss and their care partners together for connection, conversation and simple, engaging activities in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The program launches Thursday, September 24, from 1:30–3:30 p.m. at Venvi Retirement Living, 240 Main St. E., Kingsville, and will continue monthly. Memory Makers is offered free of charge, with no registration required, and is open to everyone. Participants do not need to live at Venvi Retirement Living to attend.
Memory Makers provides an opportunity for people experiencing memory loss and their care partners to spend meaningful time together, meet others who may share similar experiences and take part in activities designed to encourage conversation, creativity and connection. The emphasis is on creating a comfortable, welcoming space where participants can simply come as they are. The program represents a new collaboration between the Kingsville Community Centre and Venvi Retirement Living, building on an already positive relationship between the two organi-
zations. “We are always looking for opportunities to partner with local organizations and businesses in ways that benefit older adults in Kingsville and the surrounding region,” said Kimberly DeYong, Executive Director of the Kingsville Community Centre. “Memory Makers is a wonderful example of what can happen when community partners come together with a shared goal. We are especially grateful to Barb Pye, our volunteer program leader, who brings a proven track record of working with this group of seniors and a genuine passion for creating meaningful opportunities for connection.”
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Mini golfers kick off new season There were 69 Golden Years mini golfers who played 36 holes of mini golf at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Thursday, September 17. They recorded an outstanding 115 holes in one. Leading the way with 5 aces were Henryk Urbanski and Michelle Koop, followed by Erle Nash and Theresa Decaluwe with 4 aces; Kaz Wszol, Georgia Skeates, Richard Metz, Keith Hopper, Peter Dickie, Patty Hopper, Al Wass, Steve Bonyai, Bob Tanner, Bryon Walker, Barb Haas and Armand Decaluwe with 3 aces; Penny McMurphy, Jack Bostin, Rene Lauzon, Julia Kos, Beulah Whines, Lloyd Symons, Jamie Arquette, Linda Whittle, Betty McManus, Bob Springthorpe, Lois Hudvagner, AnneMarie Wszol, Constance Budd, Marlene Schmitt, Colleen Pearse, Linda Chiasson, Randy Nash, Nancy Springthorpe, Cheryl Pare, Mary Ann Sherman,
Margaret Rice, Shran Collins and Greg Broome with 2 aces; and Paul Brown, Tony Hudvagner, Joyce Havens, Linda Taylor, Denise Branch, Shirley Urbanski, Joanne Law, Gisele Lapointe, Gail Turk, Joel Bostin, Donna Bileti, Mary Matassa, Kathy Iler, Steve Acott and Bill Ward with one ace.
Top score over 18 holes was Julia Kos and Henryk Urbanski with 35, followed by Keith Hopper 36 (x2); Randy Nash, Ray Foster and Theresa Decaluwe 37; Kaz Wszol, Jack Bostin, Bob Springthorpe, Randy
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NOTICES Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25, s. 379 (2) O. Reg. 181/03, s. 5(1), Form 6
FORM 6
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER The MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below, and submissions will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. local time on October 21, 2026 at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Civic Centre, located at 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day, as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, located at 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8. Please note that the tender opening is an in-person event only. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe the tender opening process.
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$ 29,302.65
$ 33,253.95
The Municipality will be using the following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada):
$ 15,517.53
1. VisionMAX Silviculture Herbicide (PCP Registration No. 27736), containing the active ingredient Glyphosate present as potassium salt.
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$ 15,606.99
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Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, bank draft, or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated property taxes and any taxes that may be applicable such as the land transfer tax and HST. The lands do not include mobile homes situate on the lands. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Purchasers must retain a lawyer to complete the purchase of any property for which their tender is accepted.
Pursuant to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s 235 (the “Act”), effective January 1, 2023, it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or indirectly, any residential property, as those terms are defined in the legislation. Contraventions of the Act are punishable by a fine, and offending purchasers may be ordered to sell the residential property. The municipality assumes no responsibility whatsoever for ensuring bidders/tenderers comply with the Act; and makes no representations regarding same. Prospective bidders/tenderers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and are advised to seek legal advice before participating in this sale. A copy of the prescribed form of tender is on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent website, www.chatham-kent.ca and on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Title Name of Municipality or Board
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3. Habitat Aqua Herbicide (PCP Registration NO. 32374), containing the active ingredient Imazapyr, present as the isopropylamine salt, to be used in conjunction with Aquasurf non- ionic spray adjuvant (PCP Registration NO. 32152). This public notice is for pesticide applications commencing (weather permitting) September 2, 2026, and ending October 25, 2026. Weed control will be undertaken by Green Stream on behalf of the Municipality of Leamington. For more information please contact: Shawn Stasko Drainage Superintendent 111 Erie Street North Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9 519-326-5761 extension 1504 sstasko@leamington.ca Collect calls will be accepted
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315 King Street West, P O Box 640, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8 www.chatham-kent.ca Personal information contained on this form, collected pursuant to the Municipal Act will be used for the purposes of that Act. Questions should be directed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Co-ordinator at the institution responsible for the procedures under that Act. Updated September 18, 2026
2. ARSENAL PowerLine Herbicide (PCP Registration No. 30203), containing the active ingredient Imazapyr, present as isopropyl amine salt,to be used in conjunction with: MSO Spray Adjuvant (PCP Registration No. 33193), containing the active ingredient Methylated seed oil of soybean.
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1. Roll #3650-020-001-50590 - LT 42, PL 832, S/T ESM'T OVER PART 8, 24R-5169 AS IN LT6039; WHEATLEY;TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART OF NICOLES CT, PLAN 832, PART 1 24R10326 AS IN CK138364 Being 10 LISA ST, WHEATLEY P.I.N.: 00837 - 0109 LT Property Class: Residential According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $256,000. 2. Roll # 3650-140-005-57500 - PART LOT 21, CONCESSION 12, LAKE ERIE SURVEY (HARWICH), AS IN 405394 HARWICH Being 11185 VASIK LINE, KENT BRIDGE P.I.N.: 00900 - 0015 LT Property Class: Farm/Residential According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $1,014,000. 3. Roll #3650-140-006-33400- PT BLK L, PLAN 109 AS IN 453740, S/T & T/W 453740 HARWICH Being 91 BAYVIEW DR, BLENHEIM P.I.N.: 00938-0808 LT Property Class: Residential According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $111,000. 4. Roll # 3650-320-001-01300- LT 184 PL 141; CHATHAM-KENT Being 125 OAK ST W, BOTHWELL P.I.N.: 00642 - 0103 LT Property Class: Residential According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $32,000. 5. Roll # 3650-390-003-03000- LT 84 PL 133; CHATHAM-KENT Being 561 ROBINSON ST, DRESDEN P.I.N.: 00603 - 0148 LT Property Class: Residential According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $34,000. 6. Roll # 3650-410-010-06204- PT LT A CON 3 CHATHAM GORE PT 2 24R3310; CHATHAM-KENT Being 29615 ST CLAIR PKY, WALLACEBURG P.I.N.: 00586 - 0035 LT Property Class: Residential According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $147,000. 7. Roll # 3650-420-017-16000- PT LT 24 CON 2 EASTERN BOUNDARY RALEIGH S/T 573626, 591703, 386582, 419392, CI39374, 325381, CI22162, 594070, 427855, 609347, 613915, CI23490, & 393633; MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHM-KENT Being PARK AVE W, CHATHAM P.I.N.: 00517 - 0467 R Property Class: Residential According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $4,000. 8. Roll # 3650-442-001-12900 - PT LT 54, 73 PL 116 AS IN 471151; MUNICIPALITY CHATHAM-KENT Being 217 CREEK ST, WALLACEBURG P.I.N.: 00567 - 0005 LT Property Class: Residential According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $87,000. 9. Roll # 3650-443-003-17910- PRIVATE LANE PLAN 367 ADJACENT TO LOTS 9, 10, 11, 12 WALLACEBURG; MUNICIPALITY CHATHAM-KENT Being DUKE ST, WALLACEBURG P.I.N.: 00566-0181 LT Property Class: Residential According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $400.00.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it is time to be on the lookout for fresh financial opportunities. Set new goals for yourself, and put your finances at the top of your priority list. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, don’t bother attracting people through false advertising. Instead, be authentic and you will find you garner much more attention and adoration.
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TERRY FOX RUN AT W.A.P.S.
The annual Terry Fox Run at Wheatley Area Public School took place on Friday, September 18 as students and staff took to the outdoors to do their part in raising funds for cancer research. The school raised over $1,000 this year for the important cause that is so close to so many families. In the top photo, participants make their way back toward the school from the Wheatley Area Arena during the event. From left, Quinn Cobby, Alivia Hatt, Ellie Beresh, Sarah Friesen (parent), Harper Friesen. In the bottom photo, Principal Janna Vlasschaert high-fives students Gannon Grubb and Drew Mills as they complete their laps. Awards were presented to students who showed outstanding effort during the Terry Fox Run, while the Grade 7/8 class earned an ice cream sundae day for raising the most money. Top photo submitted Bottom photo by Mark Ribble
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Flyers remain unbeaten with wins over Mississauga and Georgetown By C. Scott Holland The Leamington Flyers remain unbeaten with wins over Mississauga and Georgetown this past week. On Thursday, September 17, the Flyers faced a very different Mississauga Chargers team and came away with a 5-3 win. The two teams battled hard throughout the contest and with neither surrendering goals easily. For the Flyers it meant working hard to not only control the play but to score and maintain a slim lead. Much of the game’s difference was Chargers’ goalie James Meredith who stopped 41 of the Flyers’ 45 scoring attempts. Leamington native Tomas Kniaziew turned aside 32 shots in his Flyers’ debut. Flyers GM/head coach Dale Mitchell said, “We got the job done result-wise. It’s nice to see some scoring happening through our depth players at the moment.” Thursday’s game was a rather even contest
throughout. Mississauga opened the scoring at 9:40 when Frank Lecce’s left side shot eluded Kniaziew. However, the Flyers didn’t wait long to knot the score. At 11:59, Drew Ferenc and Tyler McGuire combined with Brody Brown, who deftly tipped in a rebound while on Meredith’s doorstep. The Flyers scored just seven seconds into their first powerplay of the game at 14:55 as Ashton Darocy slipped a pass to Brendan Cooke, who immediately returned it to Darocy for a screen shot that eluded Meredith. Near the midway point of the second, Jordan Maine set up Griffin Grundner’s left side shot. Darocy gobbled up the rebound for a 3-1 lead. Despite the two-goal deficit, the Chargers applied pressure and closed the gap when Ethan Holt’s rocket found the back of the Flyers’ net at 18:22. Midway through the third, a crosschecking pen-
alty to a Chargers’ player gave the Flyers some incentive to increase their lead. Like their previous powerplay, the Flyers wasted little time in tabbing a goal. At 10:40, Josh Cleary and Grundner teamed up with Darocy who potted his hattrick goal while at the edge of the crease. That tally gave the Flyers a two-goal edge. In the final minutes the Chargers pulled Meredith for an extra attacker and forward Luca Morano scored from the left lane to make it 4-3. Seconds after the final minute of play was announced, Grundner and Darocy sent Jak Thiessen alone down the ice to easily deposit an empty-net goal and seal the 5-3 victory. On Saturday in Georgetown the Flyers wasted little time in asserting a lead. Grundner partnered with Thiessen, whose left side tap-in came at 1:32 of the first. The Flyers’ offense blitzed for two tallies in a short span starting at 9:13
when Reid Ashton tapped in Darocy’s rebound before Maine and Jack Josifovski set up Matthew Crawford’s tally from the doorstep 28 seconds later. At 5:41 of the second, the Flyers had a goal challenged. It took the refs a good 10 minutes plus to determine that Jack Josifovski’s left side tap-in of Chase Pettipiece’s feed was indeed a good goal, giving them a 4-0 lead.
Georgetown responded less than one minute later, with the Flyers headed into the third holding a 4-1 edge. The Flyers upped their lead at 3:49 when Ryan Kociuk blasted a goal from the right side. Georgetown’s Owen Meli finished off the scoring with just under four minutes remaining as the Flyers held on for a 5-2 win.
“I still believe we give up too many chances against at the moment but Tomas Kniaziew was there to back stop us to those (two) victories”, said Mitchell after the game. “Thursday will be a big and exciting test for us versus Collingwood,” The Flyers’ next home game is Thursday, September 24 when they host the Collingwood Blues at 7:10 pm.
Flyers’ captain Jak Thiessen (9) has a completely open left side of the MIssissauga Chargers’ net to shoot at but was impeded by the Chargers’ defender at the last second. Scott Holland photo
Cougars dominate Stingers in 42-14 win
Timar Tulloch on one of four touchdowns of a memorable night. Sofia Mauricio photo
By Sofia Mauricio The lights at the stadium in Windsor shone down on many notable performances by the Cardinal Carter senior boys football team as they took on the Riverside Stingers on Thursday, September 17, displaying hard work and determination and winning the game 42-14. From the opening whistle, the offensive line played a crucial role with Alexander Rubino, Devon Taylor, Ryan Villages, Devon Peters and Bryan Latade helping quarterback Nathan Neh-
metallah stay untouched throughout the entire night. The Cougars gave up zero sacks from the opposing team, allowing the running game to be effective while paving the way for a Cristiano Antunes touchdown in the first quarter. With plenty of time in the pocket, Nehmetallah threw two touchdown passes — one to Noah Cafferena and one to Timar Tulloch. On the other side of the ball, the Cougars’ defense held strong and
controlled the Stingers’ offense all night, with the help of key sacks from Camryn Hutchins, Mark Herrera and Evan Osborne. Linebacker Adrian Rodriguez was a ball hawk, recording an impressive 14 solo tackles in the victory. The star of the night, however, was Timar Tulloch. The young playmaker stole the show with his speed and precision, finding the end zone four times. Tulloch scored two rushing touchdowns, one receiving touch-
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down and one touchdown punt return, delivering a memorable performance. As Coach Church tells the boys, “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re probably right.” The boys’ belief in themselves fueled tremendous effort, and as a result, they brought home an outstanding win. The Cougars now prepare for their first home game of the season on September 24 against the Brennan Cardinals.
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At home last Wednesday, with Dresden holding a two-goal lead late in the third period, Josh Chauvin (15), Colton Selwood (10) and Rory Sandison (23) look to close the deficit with a possible Sandison hat trick after he potted two in the second period. The visitors stymied the Sharks at every opportunity to close out a 6-3 win. Greg Coulter photo
Sharks split home and away matches By Greg Coulter The Wheatley Omstead Sharks have knocked on the door of going undefeated to start the 202627 season, but with two victories, they suffered two recent setbacks after holding slim one-goal leads after two periods. Last Wednesday at home against Dresden,
a 1-1 tie after one on a Austin Fraser snipe and a pair in the second by Rory Sandison staked the Sharks to a 3-2 lead after two. The visitors struck quickly to start the third with a pair in the opening three minutes, and upped the lead to 5-3 with relentless pressure
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at the midway point. A late-period Sharks push was stonewalled by a smothering defensive effort. An open net tally sealed the 6-3 loss. Netminder Adam Flanagan’s solid 33-save effort went unrewarded in suffering the loss. “Tonight was a tough loss,” said coach Kyle Quick. “We competed well for 40 minutes but couldn’t put in a full 60. Against the top tier teams we need to have a full effort for the entire game.” Saturday night at Walpole Island, the coach praised his troops in an 8-1 victory. “This was a great team
win, everyone stuck to the game plan and it showed on the score sheet,” he said. After an even first period resulted in a 1-1 tie, the Sharks unleashed a scoring barrage with four in the second and three more in the third. The Sharks carried a 38-19 shot advantage led by a 17-2 third period dominant performance with Michael Sampson getting the win between the pipes. Colton Selwood’s first ever junior hat trick while adding two assists was supported by Rory Sandison’s two goal, two assist night. Vito Alfano finished
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upcoming games in Essex on Tuesday and at home against Lakeshore on Wednesday,” said Quick. The Sharks close out September at Mooretown on Saturday the 26th and return home on the 30th to host Blenheim.
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The U10A Talbot Trailblazers came home with the gold from the Jr. Mustangs Earlybird Tournament in London on the September 18-20 weekend. The locals kicked off their season in grand style, playing six games and going undefeated. Pictured in the back row, from left are coaches Greg Amaral, Cody Smith, Ryan Burger, Matt McDonald. Middle row: Blake McCallum, Alec Marshall, Grayson Heide, Samuel Garcia Demerutis, Will Renaud, Nico Nikolakakos, Brady Soulliere, Tanner McDonald, Maxton Raymont, Levi Long, Jaxson Hutchinson, Emma Amaral, Wyatt Rempel, Wyatt Burger. In front are Kyler Smith, Blake Malott. Photo submitted
Erie Shores Men’s golf results On September 9, 50 members of the Erie Shores Senior Men’s league enjoyed a beautiful day of golf. The draw winners Jim Pick and Vince Branca. Closest to the hole on #3 was Dennis McDonald and on #16 Cam McKay. The longest putt on #6 was by Joe Verhoeven and on #14 Neil Reimer. First-place winners were Dennis McDonald, Wiseman, Quan and Slater. Second place: Werner, Arquette, Suther-
land and McKay. Third place: Steingart, Capogna, Klooster and F. Klassen. Fourth: J. Rutgers, Hrynewich and Branca. Low round for the day were by Ruiter 78 and D. McDonald 79. Capogna, Hrynewich and Tremblay birdied # 1, Branca and Mendel #2, D. McDonald #3, Ruiter #3 and #10, Dick and Sabelli #5, Gow #6, Quan #7, Steingart #9, Kowal, Morton and Pollock #12, and Pick #16.
Talbot Trail Seniors winding down season By Bob McLean On September 15 there were only 49 Talbot Trail senior men’s league members who played their regular league game. Ken Krueger continued his outstanding play by shooting a 35. John Liddell hit an outstanding CP winning shot on #9 to within 8 feet of the pin. Al Wass drained a dazzling LP winning 31-foot putt on #2. Tom Dunn earned second place to Ken by shooting an excellent 38. Bobo and Arkey produced terrific scores of 40 and 41 respectively. Other players who earned very superb rounds of 45 or less were John Liddell and BW with 44s, and Pat Hill, Dutchy, Chopper and Rick Thompson 45s. Other very noteworthy scores less than 50: Wiz, Bob Redel, Dave Clark, Fuzzy and Nasher 46s; Gary Hillier and Trigger Dibbley 47s; Al Kidd and Ray
Foster 48s; Al Wass and Frank Van Nie 49s. Four players who received nifty 50 were Carl Robinson, Dave Dent and Gary Wilson. Very commendable results were shot from the gold tees: OV 47 and Dave Dibbley 49. The super senior gold division earned some awesome results: Conrad Babkirk 47, Gerry Becigneul and Neil Adamson 48s, Carl 50, Andy Orsini 52, Erle Nash 55. The super senior silver division earned very praiseworthy results: Tom Hyatt and Joe Vrtel 51s. Members extend congratulations to Johnny Lim and Dave Chambers who both shot very satisfying 51s. Ken Womack played very well, shooting a fine 51 despite having an injured thumb. The final scramble and windup meal will take place on Tuesday, October 6.
Leamington’s Katelyn Hack competed in the 2026 Canadian National Pickleball Championships held August 24-30, in Toronto. In her individual events, Katelyn won three medals capturing gold in Women’s Singles, silver in age Mixed Doubles (30-39) and silver in 4.5 skill Mixed Doubles. Katelyn also represented Team Ontario for the second consecutive year with the team capturing silver in the provincial team competition. Photo submitted
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