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By Mark Ribble With files from Deanna Bertrand The 47th Ruthven Apple Festival enjoyed perfect weather over the September 26-27 weekend, attracting thousands of festival fans to the grounds at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. Saturday’s kickoff events included the popular apple peeling contest between local dignitaries, an opening ceremony
and the official opening of the vendors’ alley and farmers’ market. Community Living Essex County (CLEC) Chair Chad Sutherland bested the local political figures for the longest apple peel in the contest. Continuous live entertainment filled the grounds with sounds of local musicians belting out their tunes to the backdrop of apple pie baking and people having fun.
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There was plenty of activity at this year’s Ruthven Apple Festival, with thousands of families making their way through the gates both Saturday and Sunday. On the left is this year’s apple peeling champion, Chad Sutherland. In the photo on the right, seven-year-old Everleigh D’Amore is enjoying the face painting and sparkled hair braiding by Lauren Ouellette. The service was offered by the Essex Energizers Skipping Team. More Apple Festival photos are on Pages 2 and 3. SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand
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The Sawicki Family enjoying the festivities Saturday at the Ruthven Apple Festival. They are Peter, Anthony, Marissa and Suzie with her bag of Apples.
Gemma Bianchi, a 15-year volunteer with the Apple Festival, adds more Bartlett Pears to the display of produce all donated by local farmers.
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Give Like Dolly fundraiser in Kingsville By Paul Forman Celebrating the life and legacy of country music legend Dolly Parton, bighaired blonde patrons dressed in bright pink filled Kingsville’s Grove Brewery Company for a Give Like Dolly fundraiser this past Friday. The Ashley Lynn Experience provided a live music tribute to the country music hall of famer, while thirsty customers could enjoy a Backwoods Barbie specialty cocktail or a Tailgate lager that provided proceeds for a charity that Dolly held near to her heart.
Seeing first-hand the struggles that Dolly’s father had with reading, Parton’s philanthropic side led to the founding of the Imagination Library in 1995. Providing free age-appropriate to children up to the age of five, her movement for literacy has seen more than three hundred million books distributed to deserving kids worldwide. In our neck of the woods, members of the Kiwanis Club of Windsor have partnered with the Imagination Library so that children in Windsor and Essex County have an
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In the top photo, These three sisters and their former babysitter are pictured outside of the Grove Brewing Company just before heading in for some live music. From the left are Madeleine Dubois, Rose Montplaisir, Pat Little and Annette McLaughlin. In the bottom photo, enjoying a meal and the Dolly ambiance inside are Leamington residents Donna Stickles on the left, Lisa Desborough wearing the cowgirl hat, and Julie Hartwick. Paul Forman photos
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A fond farewell to Franklin Gardens as we know it
In the top photo, Kathleen Masse in the blue, Marilyn Schneider in vertical stripes, and Wendy Wright in the horizontal stripes, were part of a packed house at the farewell gathering. All three current residents said that they are elated to be moving into the new Franklin Gardens Residence when it opens later in the year. In the bottom photo, having seen it all at Franklin Gardens Long-Term Care Home, pictured standing are employees of 39 years each, Sue Crawford on the left and Paula Mallen on the right. Pictured sitting in front of the refreshments table is long-time resident/ Vice President of the Residents Council Jeannine Lacourciere.
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and other musings
Fifty years of driving and I’m still dodging scooters I realized last week that I’ve been driving for almost 50 years. I remember being a nervous 16-year-old going in for that written beginner’s license and being so relieved when it was done. I remember driving my dad’s 1968 Buick LeSabre home from that appointment with him in the passenger seat. Then within a few weeks, I went for my full driver’s road test and away I went. For some reason I remember getting my first car insurance from a guy on Point Pelee Drive near the Will-OFreez. That could be a total fabrication from my imagination — I don’t know. It would be another cou-
ple of years before I owned my first vehicle, a 1970 Ford Econoline van that my brother had decked out with shag carpet and sold to me after enjoying it himself for a few years. It was about 1979 when I bought that van. Then in late 1980/early ‘81, I bought a brand new Ford Mustang and sold the van back to my brother. It was in the fall of 1982 that I managed to wreck that vehicle and there’s a story to that. We probably had the first VCR in town when my brother Pat brought this giant top-loading video tape machine home from his hockey season in Calgary. At that point in time, you had to drive to
Windsor to rent movies to play in it. Leamington had no video stores. They weren’t really even a thing yet. You had to put a $50 deposit down on the movies because they didn’t know if you’d bring them back. Anyway, on the way home, heading east on County Rd. 14 ( 9th) at the Albuna intersection, an older lady in a huge Pontiac pulled out in front of me at the last second. I glanced off her back end and hit the concrete steps on the old house on the southeast corner. I ended up in the hospital for a couple of days and my Mustang was never the same. They fixed it, but it leaked every time it
1935 Terraplane sedan
THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE
In February 1932, the tened by Amelia Hudson Motor Car Com- Earhart, who in pany of Detroit built a May had become branch plant in Tilbury, the first woman Ontario, to gain duty-free pilot to fly alone Bill Sherk access to the Canadian across the Atlanto the personal use of and overseas Common- tic. Declaring ‘I wealth markets. christen thee Essex Ter- Orville Wright, who with A new car called the raplane,’ she smashed a his brother Wilbur, was Terraplane was intro- bottle of aviation gaso- famous for pioneering duced by Hudson that line on the car’s radiator, aviation development.” same year. The name then dedicated the car suggested this car was fast enough to feel like an airplane flying along the highway. The first Terraplanes had a power-to-weight ratio that made them among the fastest cars on the road at that time. In his book “The History of Hudson”, Don Butler describes the launch of this new car in Detroit in 1932: “At a huge outdoor event, the No. 1 car was chris- 1935 Terraplane at Heritage Village near Essex.
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rained. I traded it in a couple years later. That’s the worst accident I’ve ever been involved in and brings me to my point about traffic in this area. It’s a lot quicker and heavier than ever. I’d like to see us do something substantial to curb the careless riding of scooters and e-bikes. Sure the OPP are saying they are on a blitz, educating riders about who can ride and where they can ride. But I’ve yet to see anyone stopped for said education. Now, when I say e-bikes, I’m not speaking of the traditional Vespa-like e-bike. I’m talking about the ones with the fat tires that go quite fast on electric power. Someone with a more substantial paycheque than I have needs to decide where these vehicles are supposed to be ridden, who can ride them and what type of safety equipment and insur-
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ance is necessary, and communicate that in a way that everyone can understand. Mark Ribble As we approach the exact words but that’s Jetson years and flying cars aren’t too far off, we what’s safe to print. He was mad that the need to straighten all of this out so that when little nose of my vehicle was Elroy has to get to school edging into the sidewalk, via flying car, we know where he felt perfectly comfortable riding along what the pitfalls are. Let’s get proactive on at about 30 km an hour, what’s coming down the oblivious to how many pike because we were cer- pedestrians might have to tainly not proactive with scatter as he approached. This is a prime examthese current hi-tech sinple of car versus bike that gle-person vehicles. Case in point: I got happens on a daily basis verbally admonished by all over this area and most an electric bike rider last others. Had I not been as week pulling out of the careful as I was, he’d have office parking lot on Talbot been up and over my hood East. He was moving along in a heartbeat and it legally at a good clip and I didn’t would have been my fault. It’s time for a real cracksee him coming due to the bridge that’s right there. down. I realize that the So I put my window down police can’t catch all of and told him he should them and I also realize a be riding in the bike lane period of education is necthat the municipality so essary. But will we wait graciously painted on the too long and see someone killed before these scooters road for him. Well, I didn’t use those and bikes are regulated?
B.C. group still touring after 50 years
Chilliwack. Now, that’s a band whose hits we played back in the day on CHYR Radio. They were musically one of my favourite pop bands on the air as they were quite strong. The original line up contained Bill Henderson, Glenn Miller, Ross Turney and Claire Lawrence, with later additions Howard Froese, Brian Macleod, Ab Bryant, John Roles and Sky Layton. Bill Henderson grew up in Vancouver and had that beautiful, smooth voice that led the way. He went on to study music at the University of British Columbia and in 1964 was asked to join a group of musicians who had previously been known as The Classics which eventually morphed into The Collectors. The group managed two albums and a string of radio singles between 1967 and 1970 before changing their name to Chilliwack, with Henderson assuming lead vocal duties. The new four-piece Chilliwack band released their self-titled debut on Parrot Records in 1970 and had moderate radio success with “Rain-O” as a single. Glenn Miller left for their follow-up album in 1971, but returned after
the departure of Lawrence for 1972’s “All FLASHBACK Over You”. Howard RADIO Froese was later added with Chuck Reynolds as second guitarist. The band hooked up lor and Role in the process. with Poppy Family main Their first album for the man Terry Jacks who label, “Wanna Be a Star”, produced 1974s “Riding yielded several radio hits High” album on his own in “My Girl (Gone, Gone, Goldfish label. The record Gone)” — which won the featured the hit single band a Juno Award in “Crazy Talk”. 1981 — “(Don’t Wanna) In 1976, Chilliwack Live for A Living” and “I moved to a fledging Van- Believe”. “Opus X” in 1982 couver record label known continued their hit streak as Mushroom Records as the trio rode the crest of and struck gold with four renewed popularity, and a singles from the “Dreams, greatest hits album called Dreams, Dreams” album “Segue” was quickly fashthat included “California ioned for 1983. The band Girls” and “Fly at Night”. followed that with their Another shake-up final studio release, “Look dropped Howard Froese In, Look Out”, before Solid and replaced him with Gold Records went bankBrian ‘Too Loud’ MacLeod rupt and took Chilliwack’s for the album “Lights from good fortunes with it. the Valley” in 1978. Henderson’s talent as a By the third Mushroom record producer has been Records album, “Break- much sought after. In down in Paradise” in 1979, addition to his work with Chilliwack consisted of Chilliwack, he has also Henderson and MacLeod, produced recordings for and featured a complete the Nylons and has spent line-up change with the the 1990s performing and addition of Ab Bryant recording with the music (bass), Rick Taylor (drums) group Ulrich, Henderson, and ex-Bond guitarist John Forbes (UHF). He still Role. tours with Chilliwack and With the collapse of holds positions of promMushroom Records in inence with some of Can1979, Chilliwack moved ada’s music organizations their homebase to Solid such as the Songwriters Gold Records and lost Tay- Association.
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SALVATION ARMY CELEBRATES 140 YEARS IN LEAMINGTON
The Salvation Army Leamington held a weekend of celebration for their 140th year in Leamington, highlighted by a concert by the Salvation Army Heritage Brass Band on Saturday evening, September 26. The free community concert was held at the Leamington United Mennonite Church on Oak Street. Mayor Hilda MacDonald was on hand with a congratulatory certificate on the momentous occasion. In the photo on the right, special guests included Salvation Army General Brian Peddle (retired) and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (retired), who are pictured singing alongside Major Kathryn Riston, left. On Sunday, the Peddles were featured in the morning service and the band also played, while the celebration continued with enrolment of soldiers and junior soldiers. SUN photos by Mark Ribble
Chamber hosting Leamington candidates on October 6 The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce will host its 2026 Municipal Election Business Leaders Forum on Tuesday, October 6 at the Leamington Roma Club, bringing local candidates together to discuss the issues, priorities
and opportunities that will shape the future of Leamington and its business community. Presented with the support of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG), the evening will give members of the business com-
munity and the public an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking a seat on Leamington Council. Under the theme “Local Leadership. Business Priorities. Leamington’s Future,” the forum will focus on
issues that matter to local businesses, including economic development, investment, municipal services, infrastructure, taxation and the overall competitiveness and growth of the community. The evening will begin
at 5:30 p.m. with an opportunity for attendees to meet and speak with candidates. The formal program will begin at 6:00 p.m., with Mayoral and Deputy Mayoral candidates participating in moderated discussions and Council-
lor candidates each being provided an opportunity to address attendees and share their priorities. The Business Leaders Forum is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. No advance registration is required.
oving n emory I L M In Loving Memory of
CARA DAWN FLAMING (nee Hodgson)
APRIL 25, 1979 – OCTOBER 3, 2024
You are not here, and yet you are everywhere. We cannot see you, and yet we see how richly you were in our world. We cannot hear you, and yet your voice and your laugh are everywhere. We busy ourselves, and yet something about you finds us there too. You are not here, and yet you are everywhere – every single day.
Miss you like “carazy”,
With love from your family & friends
In Loving Memory of
Marc SherMan June 19, 1968 - October 2, 2020
A son, a brother, a father, a best friend --- in life we all had to share you with each other. In death you are with each one of us at every moment, guiding us through tough times and watching over our good times. And so, we will just keep feeling you in our very ordinary moments that you make extraordinary. Mom & Dad Michael, Melissa & Fred, Matthew
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In Loving Memory of
William (Bill) Bell November 8, 1938 – October 1, 2022 Still flying high and watching over us!
He is flying high and bursting with pride as he sees his two adopted children blossom into amazing parents of five fabulous grandchildren and watches their journey in life. They are all University graduates, and hold degrees in MBA, AI, Medical-Bioinformatics and Chemical Engineering. What a legacy “Smiling Billy” has left behind, definitely making the world a much better place than he found it. Best of all, Bill has given me the honour of being called Grandma Carol, and the grandkids think I’m a cool Bad-Ass Grandma. He is fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him!
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Butterfly operetta fills forest near Camp Henry By Paul Forman Last performed in Mexico a year ago, the operetta Flutter was staged in the forest of Camp Henry on Sunday, September 27 for two shows. With peak season for the monarch butterfly migration currently upon us, the pro-
duction featured music from James Atin, lyrics by Tracy Atin, and choreography from Hope Forman, providing a perfect complement with both its monarch and cross-cultural themes. Sponsored by the Friends of Point Pelee,
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the whimsical light opera included 18 performers, most of which were children, and an eight-piece band that was led by former WSO conductor Francisco Hernandez Bolanos who flew in from Mexico for the two performances in the national park.
Flutter plays out the transformation that all monarch butterflies go through and the amazing journey they make as part of their cycle of life. Pictured here are two of the players, Maiya on the left, and Anneliese on the right, engaged in one of the operetta’s dance numbers.
Bringing in Indigenous Mesoamerican elements whereby departed souls are reunited with living family members, Amelia Daigle in the flowing skirt, Bo Dominguez on the left, and Lily Tepperman in the background, brought some Mexican flavour to Camp Henry during the first performance of Flutter. SUN photos by Paul Forman
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Track turns pink for Harness the Hope By Paul Forman With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, Leamington Raceway invited Harness the Hope to the September 27 races, encouraged all attendees to wear pink
to support the cause, and held contests for both “Best Dressed Horse” and “Best Dressed Groom.” Founded in 2005 by Doreen Dustin and her daughters, Kristy and Brandi, Harness the Hope
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is a charity that makes its way to standardbred tracks across the country to raise breast cancer awareness, gather funds for cancer research, and provide programming and care packages for those in their own battle with can-
cer. Co-founder Kristy Dustin shared that their initiative started with a tiny auction table at the Western Fair in London and has now raised over $750,000 in its 21-year existence.
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“This is our tenth year visiting Leamington,” said Dustin. “We have a lot going on, including sponsorships that have dedicated races to loved ones that are either fighting or have passed. We have businesses, both local and
from afar, that have provided money.” She added, “We love coming to Leamington, we’re always welcomed here and hope that we can continue for another ten years.”
A Community Hymn Sing is being held at the Seacliff Park Amphitheatre on Sunday, October 4 at 5 pm. Song sheets will be provided and song leaders will lead those in attendance with classical old-time hymns. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and your family and neighbours. Everyone welcome.
Obituaries Shirley Jensen
Shirley Jensen, 91 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Loving wife of the late James (2022) for 66 years. Dear mother of Tim (Mary) of North Carolina, and the late Randy (Sandy) of Sebright, Ontario. Beloved aunt to several adored nieces and nephews. In honouring Shirley’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Private interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice or the Olinda Ruthven United Church may be made by contacting Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Glenice Eleanor Klesh March 9, 1931 – September 21, 2026
Glenice Eleanor Klesh (nee Brackett) passed away peacefully, with family by her side, at AgeCare Royal Oak on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the age of 95 years. Reunited with her beloved husband, Bernard Klesh. Loving mother of Marilyn ( John), Alan (Beth), Sandra (Richard), Brenda (Bill), Linda and Brent. Cherished grandma of Danny, Crystal, Jimmy, Damian and Cyndi, along with other direct family members. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Edith Brackett, and her brother Benson Brackett. Glenice will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. Glenice sold Avon for 70 years, working many hours and receiving top accolades. She was also a lifetime member of the Kingsville Horticultural Society. Visitation was held at Kendrick Funeral Home (91 Division Street South, Kingsville) on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 3-7 p.m. with sharing of memories at 6:30 p.m. A private family burial will be held. If you wish, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Kingsville Horticultural Society. Condolences and special memories can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com
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Municipal candidates in Chatham-Kent came to Wheatley on Monday, September 28 to speak with residents at the Friendship Club. About 30 people showed up to hear mayoral candidates Lauren Anderson, Michael Bondy and Randy Hope, as well as Ward 1 council candidates Mark Authier, Melissa Harrigan, Tom Askew, Michael Bond, Andrea Palmer and Gerhard Taves. School board candidates David Pelgrims and D. Randy Campbell were also on hand. Mark Ribble photo
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Participants played a game to break the ice during the first of the new monthly Memory Makers programs. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
Memory Makers program launches
By Mark Ribble A monthly program through a collaboration between the Kingsville Community Centre and Venvi Retirement Living in Kingsville was launched on Thursday, September 24. About 20 attendees took part in the first Memory Makers event, a free 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. “We are grateful to the Kingsville
Community Centre for bringing Memory Makers into our retirement living community,” said Venvi’s Lifestyle Consultant Savannah Kungel. “Hosting the program here allows us to reach a wider audience while also creating an opportunity for our existing residents to benefit from the activities and connections that the program offers. We are excited to welcome the broader community into our space and look forward to seeing this partnership grow.” The program will continue on the fourth Thursday of each month.
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION CANDIDATES Below are the municipal candidates for each municipality within The Sun’s readership area. Note all candidates and municipalities are in alphabetical order. Visit each municipal website for more information on the candidates.
KINGSVILLE
CHATHAM-KENT MAYOR
MAYOR
LAUREN ANDERSON MICHAEL BONDY NELSON BURM DARRIN CANNIFF
APRIL COLBY RYAN GOW RANDY HOPE
WARD ONE COUNCILLOR
TOM ASKEW MARK AUTHIER MICHAEL BOND
MELISSA HARRIGAN ANDREA PALMER GERHARD TAVES
More information on candidates is available at chatham-kent.ca/localgovernment/elections/Pages/Candidates.aspx
MARY ELLEN HAVLIK ROSHAN NALLARATNAM DEPUTY MAYOR
ROBERT BRANDO
COUNCILLOR
JANICE DUROCHER ADAM EDWARDS TONY GAFFAN STEPHEN HIGGINS SAM HRUTKA
LEAMINGTON PAUL TIESSEN
DEAN WILKINSON
MAYOR
RIELLY O’SHAUGHNESSY MANDI QUIRING OSCAR RAMIREZ COREY ROBERTSON CHAD ROBINSON TIM WILKINSON NIGEL WILLIAMS
COUNCILLOR
COUNCILLOR
ANTHONY ABRAHAM CAROL BELL JOHN BIEKX BILL DUNN RENEE KNIGHT HEATHER LATAM BRUCE MEDCALF
More information on candidates is available at leamington.ca/municipal-services/elections-2026
LAMBTON-KENT DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
D. RANDY CAMPBELL DAVID PELGRIMS
DEBBY JARVIS-CHAUSSE SHERI LOWRIE JOHN MUSSELMAN RINA TESTA-PLANCKE
PELEE ISLAND
HILDA MACDONALD
DEPUTY MAYOR
KIMBERLY DEYONG
More information on candidates is available at kingsville.ca/local-government/elections
MAYOR
CRIS BIRON
THOMAS NEUFELD DENNIS ROGERS
DAVE DELELLIS
JAAK PURRES
BRANDON ALLIET MATTHEW PEARSON STEPHANIE BRIGGS-CRAWFORD DEAN ROBILLARD PATRICIA FELL CHRISTOPHER WATSON DAYNE MALLOCH JEFF WIPER DAVE MOULTON More information on candidates is available at www.pelee.org/municipality/election
GREATER ESSEX DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
DAVID KELLER KINGSVILLE JENNA KNAPP VOTERS
CHERYL LOVELL LEAMINGTON/PELEE ETHAN WUERCH VOTERS
CHRIS WHITE JOSELYN YOUNG CORMIER WINDSOR-ESSEX CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD WHEATLEY VOTERS MARY DIMENNA ACCLAIMED LEAMINGTON/KINGSVILLE/PELEE VOTERS
CONSEIL SCOLAIRE CATHOLIQUE PROVIDENCE
DORIS SAUVE
DAVID TREMBLAY
LEAMINGTON/WHEATLEY/PELEE VOTERS
Brenda Rumble has been Acclaimed for the St. Clair Catholic District School Board David Paradis has been Acclaimed for Conseil Scolaire Viamonde
CONSEIL SCOLAIRE VIAMONDE
EMANNUELLE RICHEZ ACCLAIMED LEAMINGTON/KINGSVILLE/PELEE VOTERS
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Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley
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hrough T T he Years
Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time
Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.
Bruce Sovran and Doug Burdick. Work party setting up books in Kingsville District High A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland School Library after renovations. October 1977.
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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.
Sept. 18, 1990 - The LDSS girls’ golf team for 1990 consisted of (l-r): Jennifer Dobson, Keri Moffat, Ashley Moffat and Amy Charko.
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Sept. 1986 - The Wheatley area is once again the home of an Ontario Baseball Association Champion. The Robinson Motorcycle Juveniles completed a successful season by defeating a Hamiltoncycling team for-the O.B.A.rose title. Team members left to right, row: Scott Hopper, Jeff Submarine Ditches foot after footare, following the front Thursday evening rainfall Foster, Dwayne Dawson, Craig Hyatt, Jerry Ribble, Travis McKeen, and Ken Price. Back row: and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If Jeff O’Neil, manager Jim McKeen, Robert Harris, Rob Stickney, Jim Hodgson, Tim Robinson, nothing it’scoach a quick wayRibble, to wash ten-speed Robelse, Turner, Dennis andaJim Chopchik.bicycle!
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From The Leamington Post September 30, 1915 Albert Moors, who has been employed with Alex Dawson of Ruthven, enlisted with the Canadian Overseas Forces in Windsor. —— Corporal K. Poore, a Leamington boy with the Transport Department of the Canadian Forces in Le Havre, France, has been transferred to the Paymaster’s Department in London, England. —— George Whaley of Olinda announced that up to the present time he has shipped 20,000 baskets of peaches and expects to ship for some time yet. —— An 18-year-old Pelee Island girl suffered amputation of one of her legs after being caught in a mower which almost severed her foot. The operation was performed at Essex at the home of the girl’s uncle. —— Charlie Chase of Ruthven received painful injuries to his left hand when the horn of a catfish pierced his palm. Said to be rank poison, the horn went through the boy’s hand which swelled up considerably. An application of turpentine is said to have reduced the infection. —— Leamington residents gave full vent to their feelings as news of a smashing victory by the British and French was announced. It is said the Allied armies penetrated 20 miles of the German Line, advancing over 4,000 yards. Whistles and sirens sounded all over the town, attracting many of the country residents to the town. Both the Citizens’ and Maccabees’ Bands paraded the streets and firecrackers were set off in celebration. Local ministers addressed the crowds and thanks was given for the Allied victory. —— New Fall Dresses - draped skirts with back fullness, flattering necklines, slim fitting waists and shirred bodices. Expensive looking fabrics. $6.95 to $12.95 at S. Doupe on Talbot St. West. —— Ex-Mayor G.A. Brown is said to be the largest tobacco grower in this district. At the present time, he is said to have 80 acres of the leaf under cultivation, with 60 acres of the Warne variety. The remainder is Burley. —— Honours in a lawn bowling tournament here were captured by a rink skipped by Harry Lendon. Bowling with Mr. Lendon were J. Hope, H. Milkins and J.C. Hutchinson. Runners-up were W. Smith, Dr. Chambers, W.G. Gidley and L.F. Johnston. —— A monster patriotic meeting is to be held at the Methodist Church here. Among those addressing the meeting will be Lt. Col. Towers, commanding the 70th Overseas Battalion, Capt. Peacock of the 33rd Battalion, and Capt. Wilkinson, returned wounded officer. From The Kingsville Reporter September 30, 1915 Mr. C.S. Stern brought to The Kingsville Reporter office a peach from his orchard that measured 12 inches in cir-
cumference and weighed 11-and-a-half ounces. We doubt there being anything in this district to beat the record. —— The 6th Annual City Conference of Older Boys of Detroit was held at the Mettawas Inn here last weekend. There were between 50 and 60 present. The aim of the conference was to give those who participate an insight into the fields of service with which they are surrounded. The company was delighted with the Mettawas and will make the conference here an annual affair. —— Two men from Coatsworth, while going at a pretty good rate in their auto, ran off the bridge by Burwell Wigle’s into a telephone post, knocking it down and breaking the machine quite a bit. Fortunately the men escaped. —— On September 24 the Ladies Aid served a supper to over 200 in the Hall and this was followed by a concert in the church here in Ruthven. The proceeds amounted to $56. —— The regular meeting of the Women’s Patriotic League will be held Monday next, in their rooms. A full report of the work done and money spent during the last six months will be given. A full attendance of all members and every woman interested in the work is urgently requested. —— Jack Frost came near to getting the corn and tobacco last week but everything escaped and we will not likely have any more very cold nights until after another change in the moon. From The Wheatley Journal September 29, 1977 Construction is in the final stages at the Senior Citizen Housing Project in Wheatley. The 20 units in the apartment building are all one bedroom and rented on a geared-to-income basis. To date, 22 bonafide applications have been received. The Ontario Housing project will cost $359,000 when completed. —— Leamington’s Canada Manpower Centre for Students office has just completed its most successful term since the program began in 1973. A total of 1,267 area students were placed, with 647 of these jobs consisting of work on area farms or other agriculture-related work. —— The Wheatley Omstead Executive for 1977-78 was elected last Sunday. The officers are President Ken Whitesell, Vice President Terry McKibbin, Treasurer Ben Adams, Secretary Allen Ascott, General Manager Harold Konrad, Directors Jon Watson, Bob Bailey, Ed Regehr and Robert Wright. —— Two sets of floating docks have been linked together and ready for installation at the southern basin in Wheatley Harbour. The docking will be attached to the west wall of the basin and anchored by steel piling. One section will jut out into the water 172 feet and the other 162 feet. The docks will provide mooring for 62 pleasure craft.
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TOP DOG RIBBON CUTTING With a soft opening a month ago, Top Dog Brewing Company made a bigger splash with the grand opening of Kingsville’s newest craft brewery on Saturday, September 26. The day featured live music from the Timmy Mac Trio, Walker Crown and Area 51, food from Bella’s Bites and Zio Dom, bar service inside and out, cornhole for those with a competitive flair and a spot for our furry friends to take a run or two. Kieran Buzek, founder and head brewer at Top Dog, invites all to check out his place at 2014 Road 3 East in Kingsville. Pictured at the grand opening’s ribbon cutting are, from the left, Leamington Chamber of Commerce Administrative Coordinator Ursula Tiessen, Grandma with Tulo, Grandpa with Maverick, Top Dog Brewing Company owner Kieran Buzek, Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, Kingsville Councillor Debby Jarvis-Chausse, and Leamington Chamber of Commerce General Manager Wendy Parsons. SUN photo by Paul Forman
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Wrapping up a very busy Legion Week in Kingsville, members of Branch 188 could be found in the kitchen this past Sunday morning preparing for their Free Community Pancake Breakfast. Featuring pancakes, peameal bacon, baked beans, and coffee, a few hundred hungry residents were expected to attend an event that the legion had not held for a number of years. Here, Second Vice President Amy Kendall is keeping a close watch on First Vice President Scott Treanor at the griddle, while other executive volunteers at the community breakfast shout out some encouragement. SUN photo by Paul Forman
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In the running events, the top male finisher in the 5k was Leamington’s Brayden Mazzella, who finished about 14 seconds ahead of Kingsville’s Alex and Adam Berg at 19:14. Kingsville’s Ashley Berg was the fastest female with a time of 23:16. In the 10k run, Abram Hamm of Wheatley took the top male time in 35:39 with Tania Carmona of Leamington bringing in a top time of 48:05 for the women.
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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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All lands are in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the following are the geographic descriptions and municipal addresses. 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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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.
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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 Amy McLellan, Manager Revenue or Matthew Torrance, Deputy Treasurer
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PACKERS - VEGETABLE GREENHOUSE Full-time Monday to Saturday • $17.60 per hour No experience necessary - will train. We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Packers to join our team. The ideal candidates will be responsible for efficiently packing and preparing products for shipment, ensuring quality standards are met. This role is vital in maintaining smooth operations within our production process and delivering excellent service to our customers. Prior experience is a plus, we welcome applicants eager to learn new skills. This position offers an engaging work environment where teamwork and attention to detail are highly valued. Responsibilities: • Pack products accurately according to specifications and quality standards. • Inspect produce before packing. • Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs. • Maintain a clean and organized packing area. • Assist with inventory management and restocking supplies as needed. • Follow safety protocols related to packing area. Apply: Kingsone Farms Inc. 838 Road 3 East, Kingsville, ON
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Million dollar donation to The Bridge
The Solcz Family Foundation is marking its 10th anniversary as a foundation with a transformational $1 million donation to The Bridge Youth Resource Centre, providing critical operational support as the organization completes its ambitious 50-home housing initiative in Leamington. The significant gift reflects the Solcz Family Foundation’s decadelong commitment to improving the welfare of the Windsor-Essex community with a focus on supporting projects and programs that provide opportunities for children, youth and families. The gift is represented in the renaming of the
Resource Centre to ‘The Solcz Family Foundation Centre for Youth Development’. For The Bridge, the funding comes at a pivotal time. The organization is in the midst of completing a 50-home mixed-income housing project designed to provide safe, stable and affordable housing for youth and members of the broader community. While this capital project represents an important investment in the future of the organization, its scale has also created a significant need to bridge the gap in operational funding while construction is completed. “This $1 million gift comes at an incredibly
important time for The Bridge,” said Krista Rempel, Executive Director of The Bridge Youth Resource Centre. “The Solcz Family Foundation has recognized that building homes is only one part of the solution. We also need to ensure that The Bridge remains strong and continues providing the programs, services and supports that youth and our community rely on. This gift allows us to bridge that gap while we complete the 50 homes and continue serving our community today. We are incredibly grateful for their trust in The Bridge and their investment in our future.”
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Mucci Farms/Cox Farms recently donated 125 vegetable packs in support of the St. Michael’s K of C 4501 Community Meals Program. The K of C 4501 prepares and provides monthly meals to needy members of the Leamington area. Funding this endeavour is provided through their participation with Chances, a Charitable Gaming Centre Service Provider. From left are Herman DeGoey (K of C,) Jenna Peters, Cox Farms Community Liaison and Nick Lutsch (K of C). Photo submitted
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Flyers win battle of unbeaten teams, then drop close game to Admirals By C. Scott Holland Last Thursday night’s battle of titans between the unbeaten Leamington Flyers and Collingwood Blues turned into a game that was more than a win to decide which team would remain undefeated. It was another showdown between two clubs who have shown fans their excellence in goaltending, plus excellent defensive and offensive work over the course of their past meetings. The Flyers grabbed a 2-0 win and made a superb defensive stand for the victory. On Sunday, September 27, the Flyers’ bubble burst like a balloon struck by a pin as Caledon stunned the Flyers with their first loss — a 4-3 decision. “It was a great effort to pull out that win against Collingwood,” said head coach Dale MItchell, “They’re a tough team. Unfortunately we just didn’t have it for the game against Caledon and couldn’t find our rhythm. We’re looking to bounce back.” Thursday’s game was a rather clean contest as both sides took three minors and no extra-man goals were tabbed.
With five minutes gone in the first, the Flyers’ Erik Muxlow had the first good scoring chance but came away with nothing to account for the move. But Muxlow made up for it at 7:02 when Brody Brown hooked up with Brendan Coke who made a speedy left to right feed to Muxlow who snapped a right side shot that eluded Blues’ starter Owen Edwards. That 1-0 lead held up for 45 minutes. Throughout the contest, the Blues fired shot after shot from many angles, yet Colton Drillen-Roach halted every puck that came his way. After an injury delay to one of the Collingwood players in the third, Leamington finished off the scoring at 12:23 when Ashton Darocy and Griffin Grundner sent Jak Thiessen on a left lane breakaway and Thiessen drilled it past Edwards. On Sunday in Caledon, Leamington took a 1-0 late first period lead on Griffin Grundner’s shot from the left of the crease. But the Admirals’ offense responded with two second period goals for a slim 2-1 lead. An unfortunate trip-
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Team GP Collingwood 9 Milton 9 Leamington 7 King 7 Burlington 9 Toronto Patriots 7 Caledon 7 Mississauga 9 Niagara Falls 11 Georgetown 8 Oakville 8 Buffalo 9
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L 1 2 1 1 3 2 2 6 7 4 5 7
T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
OTL 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0
PTS 16 14 12 12 11 10 9 6 6 6 5 4
ping penalty early in the third ended with Caledon notching their third goal and just before an Admirals penalty expired Caledon used a breakaway to add their second short-
handed tally of the game. Grundner tapped in his second of the game on a play similar to his first goal and in the final minutes the Flyers lifted Tomas Kniaziew for an
extra attacker and Jack Josifovski scored. Leamington did everything they could in the last two minutes but could not score the equalizer. Kniaziew faced 44 shots in the
loss while the Flyers put 37 on Caledon goalie Justin Young. This Thurs. Oct. 1 the Flyers look to get back on track as they host the Buffalo Jr. Sabres at 7:10 pm.
Flyers’ forward Griffin Grundner (13) is knocked to the ice by a pair of Collingwood players as Blues’ goalie Owen Edwards reaches to snare a rebound while Flyer Ashton Darocy (97) is covered to the right side of the net. Scott Holland photo
Cool, windy day challenges TT senior golfers By Bob McLean On Tuesday, September 22, there were only 36 diehard Talbot Trail senior men’s league golfers who decided to play their weekly league game. Most players were dressed warmly as the unseasonable, cool, windy day proved challenging for most players. The CP winner on #9 was Dave Dibbley who hit a terrific shot to within 14 feet of the pin. Doug Langlois drained a superb 11-foot putt on #2 to win the LP. No one was able to break 40, but the following four players scored excellent 40s: Joe Drummond, Dutchy, Ken Kreuger and John Liddell. Three players who scored superb 43s were Chopper, Jamie Arquette and Bill Ward. Praiseworthy 45s were produced by Rick Thompson and Bobo. The following players who each earned commendable results less than 50: Randy Nash, Al Kidd, Al
Matthews, Gary Hillier and John Hall. Three seniors who scored a very praiseworthy nifty 50 result were Ray Foster, Bob Redel and Ken Womack. Off the gold tees, Dave Overholt scored a solid 43 and Dave Dibbley had a very satisfying 48. At 94-years young, Gerry Becigneul shot a masterful 44 off the gold tees. Gerry said it was his best nine holes this year. Fantastic effort, Gerry! Gary Wilson and Neil Adamson achieved praiseworthy results of 51 and 53 respectively. Super senior Tom Hyatt shot an inspiring 51 off the silver tees. Joe Vrtel was close behind with his noteworthy 53. On Tuesday, October 6 the league will look forward to its windup scramble and Car Barn chicken meal. Overheard at the course: “I’m a two-handicapper trapped in a 30-handicapper’s body,” and “Making a 13-foot putt for birdie turns most of us into a very excited nine year old!”
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Sharks goaltender Michael Sampson hugs the post after a quick Blenheim shot off a scrum from the face off in the second period at home last Wednesday. Defenders Matteo Pereira(2), Colton Selwood(10) and Gavin Wasylyk(4) fend off opposition forwards looking to jam in any potential rebound. Greg Coulter photo
Sharks drop pair, beat Flags
By Greg Coulter It was a puck bag of mixed emotions for the Wheatley Omstead Sharks as they capped off three games over five nights with an overtime win at Mooretown on Saturday. Backed by a standout performance by netminder Adam Flanagan, Sharks rallied from 1-0 and a 2-1 deficit midway through the third. Captain Josh Chauvin’s second of the night 20 seconds after Mooretown went ahead forced the match to OT. Colton Selwood wasted
no time with the Sharks enjoying the man advantage 23 seconds into the extra frame to secure the 3-2 victory. Flanagan, facing 41 shots earned the well-deserved decision.
Tuesday in Essex, the Sharks fell behind by two early, rallied on back-toback tallies 13 seconds apart with Hayden Klem and Austin Fraser keeping the period close. Despite the comeback, Sharks fell behind 3-2 after one and 4-3 after two on a goal by Jaksen Ward. Essex added an empty
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netter, then Ward replied with his second of the night to narrow it to 5-4 but the Sharks couldn’t get any closer going down to a 6-4 loss on another open net tally. Adam Flanagan, despite getting steam rolled midway through the second period remained solid in the loss. Multiple fighting majors were handed out as the Sharks defenders wasted no time jumping to the aid of their goaltender. 24 hours later at home, the Sharks fell behind by a 3-1 count as they sandwiched a Colton Selwood tally around two Blenheim markers in a wild 1:15 by the midway point of the first. Despite a valiant second period rally attempt with 14 shots only the visitors were able to hit the scoresheet three
times, chasing Sharks netminder Michael Sampson. Sharks added a late Carson Murracas deflection in a 6-2 setback. The game was closer than the scoresheet indicated with shots even in the mid-30s. Coach Kyle Quick summarized the busy week by saying, “the first two games did not see the result we hoped for but pulling out the OT win is a good confidence builder for our club. With only a single game this week at home against Lakeshore (Wednesday 7:30) we hope to focus on a full 60 minute effort. With recent additions of two veteran players Cooper Bulmer and Wyatt Goudie we look to them for some leadership for our younger players.”
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There were 64 golfers who played 36 holes of mini golf at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Thursday, September 24. They recorded an outstanding 88 holes in one. Leading the way with 6 aces was Jamie Arquette, followed by Bill Ward with 4; Tom Hyatt, Judy Rayner, Bruce Cooper, Steve Bonyai, Betty Decarie, Julia Kos, Joanne Law, Linda Chiasson 3; Debbie Clinton, Raymond Grant, Steve Acott, Penny McMurphy, Barb Haas, Bob Tanner, Paul Brown, Mary, Keith Hopper, Armand Decaulwe, Lois Hudvagner, Jack Bostin, Joel Bostin, Shirley Urbanski, Al Wass 2; Greg Broome, Constance Budd, Larry Hillman, Arlene Fillmore, Marg Prince, Bryon Walker, Andrea Maceyovski, Carolyn Dufour, Gisele Lapointe, Peter Dickie, Kathy Klym, Bob Springthorpe, Kathy Bechard, Ron Fick, Nancy Springthorpe, Al Guest, Hendryk Urbanski, Theresa Decaluwe, Linda Taylor, Randy Nash, Gail Turk, Denise Branch, Ray Foster, Jackie Cooper 1. Top scores over 18 holes was Jamie Arquette with 33; Bill Ward and Jack Bostin 35; Julia Kos, Hendryk Urbanski and Randy Nash 36; Tom Hyatt, Bill Ward, Andy Orsini and Keith Hopper 37; Greg Broome, Jamie Arquette, Shirley Urbanski and Debbie Clinton (2) 38; and Bob Tanner, Keith Hopper, Julia Kos and Theresa Decaluwe 39. Leading the way over 36 holes with a score of 71 was Jamie Arquette, followed by Bill Ward with 72; Julia Kos 75; Debbie Clinton, Keith Hopper and Randy Nash 76; Tom Hyatt, Andy Orsini, Jack Bostin and Hendryk Urbanski 78; and Greg Broome and Bob Tanner 79. First place went to Team 1 (Tom Hyatt, Greg Broome, Debbie Clinton, Constance Budd) with 321. In second place was Team 4 (Bill Ward, Linda Lavender, Barb Haas, Larry Hillman) with 330. Third place was Team 14 (Linda Taylor, Al Wass, Theresa Decaluwe, Hendryk Urbanski) with 335. Most honest golfers were Team 9 (Kathy Klym, Betty Decarie, Peter Dickie, Margo Carder). Fun, laughs and also golf will continue on Thursday, October 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s.
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ERIE SHORES 100TH SEASON CELEBRATION
Erie Shores Golf and Country Club held their 100th anniversary wind-up on Saturday, September 26 with a ceremony to commemorate the occasion. Included in the ceremony was the planting of several anniversary trees around the course and a time capsule buried behind the Number One tee. Here, those in attendance gathered for a group photo with the time capsule. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
WIN GREENHOUSE CUP
Hacienda North Farms are this year’s winner of the Greenhouse Cup, an annual tournament hosted by the Migrant Workers Community Program in collaboration with the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers. The soccer tournament brings migrant workers together from farms across the region with an opportunity to come together through sport. The tournament took place on Sunday, September 27 and featured an awards ceremony for all the winners. Above, the Hacienda team poses for a team photo. SUN photo by Doug Biekx
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MISENER HONOURED WITH NEW MEMORIAL BENCH
A new bench adorned with the name of the late Terry Misener now sits behind the backstop of Diamond #7 at the Leamington Kinsmen Ball Diamonds. Misener was instrumental in much of LDMBA’s recent success and was one of the main cogs in their annual Trivia Night. The 2026 Trivia Night last February raised funds specifically for the bench. Misener’s involvement with the Leamington Barons is still talked about and Chris Lamotte, left and Shane Antunes of the Barons posed with the new bench recently. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
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