Hillman Marsh restoration project underway
By Wayne King Leamington
Shoreline Association
Phase 1 of the Essex Region Conservation Authority Hillman Marsh Restoration Project is well underway.
Included in this phase is the construction of a permanent protective break wall at the north end of East Beach Road and constructing a 120-foot long north-westerly-headed pilot barrier beach located just a short distance south of the newly constructed breakwall.
The contractors have been busy for three weeks now, hauling and placing huge armourstone, riprap and erosion control fabric.
Judging from the work that has been done so far, this structure should last for many years. Construction of the pilot barrier beach should start this week.
The pilot barrier beach will be the starting point for Phase 2 of the project, which will be the construction of a new barrier beach to replace the one that was completely de-
stroyed several years ago during high water and strong north/northeast wind events. It will consist of a north-westerly arching vegetated Barrier Beach.
SJL Engineering, the firm responsible for Phase 1 de-
sign, has been contracted to design the new barrier beach. The orange-coloured buoys located in the area of the breach and near the sand spit are waveand-current measuring devices that collect data to
assist in new barrier beach design.
When the design is complete and before construction can begin, it will be physically modelled in a controlled environment to prove its viability and sustainability.
An exact timeline on the start of construction for the Barrier Beach is unavailable at this time, but it would not start before fall 2025.
Pelee Island fibre internet gets a step closer
By Greg Coulter
Local marine contractor Cobby Marine is supplying key transportation services to assist IT International Telecom, contracted to install two lengths of submarine fibre optic cables from the mainland to Pelee Island, made possible through nearly $20M in funding from the Government of Canada’s Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) and the Government of Ontario’s Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program.
Infrastructure installation on the mainland began at the start of this year with construction on the island taking place since early April.
This past weekend, runs of 22 and 25 km saw cables laid using Cobby’s Vida C tug and barge system manned with specialized personnel, tooling and machinery from IT International.
Formed in 1995 and world-renowned, IT International Telecom Inc. is an ISO-certified marine network installer offering desktop study, marine route survey, engineering design, installation, and maintenance services for submarine cable systems, successfully completing projects in over 70 countries.
Construction of the network is currently scheduled to be completed in March 2025.
Heavy machinery at the site of the Hillman Marsh upgrades last week. Photo courtesy of Wayne King
Workers discuss the job ahead of them in laying cable across the lake bottom last week. Greg Coulter photo
Petroleum well in Wheatley
By Greg Coulter with files from Chatham-Kent
With crews working seven days a week at the Wheatley explosion site, the mystery deepened Sunday, September 22 with the discovery of a wooden well casing at 17 Talbot Street East.
“The project team has found what they believe is a wooden-cased petroleum well on the site of 17 Talbot Street East underneath the cement floor,” said a notice sent out to residents from Chatham-Kent on Sunday. No hydrogen sulfide gas has been detected but small amounts (300ppm) of methane can be detected.
The team is assess-
ing next steps and will be following the operational plan. The venting hood will be placed over the well when practical as an extra precaution.
At this time there is no risk to the community from this finding. The immediate next step will be to install a conductor pipe over the well and bring it back to surface. Once further details are known, they will be communicated.
Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue Services and Chatham-Kent EMS remain on-site at all times to ensure the safety of the site and the surrounding community.
Up until Sunday’s discovery, the final phase of the investigation was nearing its completion,
with a report of no active gas wells being detected as workers moved eastward on Talbot Street. An earlier discovery of a brick enclosure under 15 Talbot Street East was ruled out as a possible well.
Updates continue to be posted on the Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent, Wheatley Updates webpage, located at letstalkchatham-kent.ca/ wheatley-updates.
Residents are encouraged to check back often as information on progress and future schedules will be posted there.
A public meeting Tuesday, September 24 was held after the paper’s press time.
Thrift on Mill event raises over $15,000
By Deanna Bertrand
A three-day Women’s Formal Wear Event raised well over $15,000 for Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) from bargain sales of donated elegant dresses last weekend.
Caitlin Sousa, assistant manager of the MCC Thrift on Mill, said the Women’s Formal Wear Event was very well attended with $8,000 in profits the very first day. She said they were fortunate to have had over
600 brand-new formal dresses donated to the thrift store.
“We received a call from Sue at Lil Willabee’s a couple months ago and she was looking to retire,” she explained, “and wanted to figure out a way to take care of her inventory after she actually closed.”
That turned into a donation of about 600 brand-new dresses of various sizes, she said.
“We were ecstatic to receive them,” she said at the store Saturday af-
ternoon. “So we decided to market them and do a three-day event.”
“We sold $8,000 worth of dresses on Thursday and about another $6,000 on Friday,” she said, with sales still coming in on Saturday.
Sousa says any leftover dresses will still be for sale at the store.
Profits from the MCC Thrift aid the non-profit organization in providing local programs and international relief, development and peace projects.
Heavy machinery works at the 17 Talbot Street site last week. Greg Coulter photo
Bev Brandenburg, Volunteer at the MCC Thrift on Mill, looks over some of the formal dresses on sale at bargain shop prices at the store Saturday, September 21 during the Women’s Formal Wear Event. The store had received a donation of 600 brand-new dresses.
Deanna Bertrand photo
GLOW NIGHT IN KINGSVILLE
The final Kingsville Block Party of the year was held on Saturday, September 21 and the theme was Glow Night. Over 30 vendors and artisans lined King and Chestnut Streets to offer their wares and many of them had a glow-in-the-dark feel. Above, although darkness had yet to bring the glow swing to all its splendour, young Mabel Mailet-Watson was among several kids who enjoyed sitting on the swing for a well-deserved rest. In the photo on the right, local Community Living advocate Brianne Taggart took time to draw a colourful glow-in-the-dark depiction of an owl with some special chalk.
SUN photos
Any groups or individuals who will be laying a wreath this Remembrance Day in Wheatley or Leamington are asked to contact Wheatley Legion Poppy Chair Tom Brown at 519-890-6041 by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH
Any high school students looking to earn community service hours by assisting with the Poppy Campaign can also call Tom Brown at the above phone number.
LADIES DAY
Veteran riders group holds community BBQ
By Deanna Bertrand
The local chapter of the Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders have begun fundraising in hopes of helping veterans in need and raised $1,336 from the sale of food and raffles.
They were serving up burgers on Saturday, September 21 to raise funds and awareness with a Veterans BBQ at Leamington’s Peavey Mart parking lot.
“There are lots of vets out there who need some help,” said club vice-presi-
dent Dave Augustine.
He said the local branch was founded in 2019 and currently has 11 members but is looking to grow the chapter.
Augustine says people don’t realize how many veterans there are and how many could use some help.
“We wouldn’t have this great country if we didn’t have our veterans,” he said.
The group does have a Facebook page and can be reached by email at cvfrleamington@gmail.com.
Caldwell First Nation elects new Chief and Council members
Caldwell First Nation has announced the results of its recent election, held on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Nikki van Oirschot has been elected as the new Chief of Caldwell First Nation, defeating Chief Mary Duckworth and Councillor Larry Johnson, both of whom have previously held the role of Chief.
Councillor Ian Duckworth retained his seat, and three new councillors—Randy DeGraw, Melissa Reid, and Stan Scott were also elected.
“I am deeply honoured by the trust placed in me by our Nation,” said Chief van Oirschot. “I look forward to the important work ahead and cherish the opportunity to serve our community and move forward on the issues that matter most to our members. This is a moment of transition and growth, as we stand on the shoulders of our previous leadership and ancestors who have set a strong vision for a healthy and prosperous Nation with all our relations.”
Chief van Oirschot is committed to leading with action, guided by the values of transparency, integrity, and respect for traditions. Her focus will be on creating tangible outcomes for the community, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard, and addressing the most pressing needs of Caldwell First Nation.
“Our leadership is not about exerting power, but about serving our people with kindness, humility, and dedication,” Chief van Oirschot said. “Words alone cannot build our community – it’s time to turn those words into actions that improve the daily lives of our members.”
The new government is now transitioning and preparing for the term ahead.
Statement of Votes Votes for Chief Duckworth, Mary Frances: 102
Johnson, Larry David: 5 van Oirschot, Nikki
Anna Maria: 143
Number of rejected ballots for Chief: 1
Number of valid ballots cast for Chief: 250
Votes for Councillor
DeGraw, Randy: 138
Duckworth, Ian Allan Higson: 111
Gibson, William: 37
Heil, Douglas: 95
Hillier, David Lloyd: 49
Kenney, Maryanne
Jackleen: 84
Lettner, Michelle: 94
Lewis, Nadine: 96
Reid, Melissa: 132
Scott, Stanley James: 129
Number of rejected ballots for Councillor: 1
Number of valid ballots cast for Councillor: 250
Tending the grill at Saturday’s Veteran’s BBQ are, left to right, CVRF member Ryan Pretty, CVRF vice president Dave Augustine, and CVRF member Dan Withey. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand
CHIEF NIKKI VAN OIRSCHOT
BioPed’s Leamington location held their Grand Opening on Friday, September 20 at their clinic at 194 Talbot Street East offering complimentary footwear fittings, refreshments, special pricing and a chance to meet their team. From left are Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, BioPed pedorthist Cassandra Dame, BioPed pedorthist and clinic manager Jennifer Johnstone, BioPed business development manager Manar Wagih and Leamington Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke. SUN photo
Annual Orange Shirt Walk Sept. 30
The annual Caldwell First Nation Orange Shirt Day Walk for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on Monday, September 30 with this year’s walk using a new route — beginning at Caldwell headquarters and moving south on Erie Street to the Leamington dock. All are welcome to participate and encouraged to wear orange as the group gathers at the Caldwell Community Hall at Dieppe Memorial Park near the cenotaph at 9:30 am. Those wanting to join the walk can do so at the park, which will begin at 10 am.
Carrousel named top festival and event
The Multicultural Council (MCC) has announced that Carrousel of the Nations has once again been recognized as the Top Festival & Event by Attractions Ontario for 2024.
Executive Director of the MCC, Fred Francis extended thanks to the cultural villages and the dedicated volunteers who make it possible year after year. Villages took place in Leamington, Kingsville, Harrow and Windsor. The 2024 Carrousel of the Nations took place across Windsor and Essex County from June 14-16 and June 21-23, celebrating the vibrant diversity of the community.
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opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings
Missing my mom after 23 years
Today (Wednesday, September 25) marks 23 years since my mom’s death.
And while it’s true that time does make it easier, I still often think of her little idiosyncrasies and alternate between a quick smile or the quick wipe of a tear.
The 23rd anniversary of her death doesn’t mark a milestone like 20 years or even 10 years did.
But as the day approached, I spent the past couple days reminiscing about my mom and all that she brought to the life of her family — a family that she’d be proud as a peacock to call her own.
She was a doter — not a doubter — and she was
really good at doting.
In fact, I could say that her doting was matched only by her ability to make up words to add to her vocabulary.
Some of those words were just misplaced in regular sentences. Others were added for emphasis and were usually profanity-laced.
We made lighthearted fun of her for some of those words — both the clean ones and the dirty ones.
To this day, some of her more endearing ‘Bettyisms’ still pop up in family conversations. Her baby sister passed away just a few weeks ago and during her illness, we discussed some of those
Bettyisms and it brought back a flood of memories.
My mother’s love for her kids and grandkids showed in everything she did, whether she was combatting other roller hockey fans at the old Leamington Arena or sticking up for one of her kids who was getting bullied in the neighbourhood. She went to battle for all of us at one point or another, including a couple of visits to the school to set straight a situation where she thought one of her ‘angels’ had been wronged by a teacher’s ruling.
We’ve all agreed she was an average cook, choosing dishes that were familiar to her and passed down from her family.
Horse leaps over 1923 Gray-Dort
The William Gray family in Chatham, Ontario, had a thriving carriage business over a hundred years ago but decided to start building cars. They arranged with the Dort Motor Company in Michigan to supply the parts and the Gray family would build the bodies, hence the Gray-Dort produced
THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE
Bill Sherk
The typical week ended with roast beef on Sunday and usually included a night of pepper steak, goulash and pork chops fried until they were like shoe leather.
At some point during my childhood, she mastered the art of homemade Yorkshire Pudding, which added a nice touch to that Sunday roast beef. She could also cook the heck out of a wild duck or muskrat.
She had a personal rule that meat — especially pork — had to be fully cooked to kill all parasites. We now know that there is a grey area with regard to that old notion.
up for it and the odd meal she produced became a favourite over the years.
RIB’S RAMBLINGS
Mark Ribble
I still enjoy her version of goulash (over mashed potatoes) and the recipe she got from our old Romanian neighbours — the Mellians — for their version of plachinta is still a family favourite, even among all of our kids.
She made great butter tarts and fudge, and at holiday time made that fruitcake with the lamb mold that everyone loved back then. She also made something we called angel wings, deep-fried light pastries covered in icing sugar, which I’ve tried to replicate at Christmas the past few years.
from 1915 to 1925. These cars sold well all over Canada, aided no doubt by the stunt performed in the photo here: “This Gray-Dort Motor Car loaned to Miss Dorothy Wood, Edmonton, Alberta, on her tour of spectacular jumping by her horse Sir Iran and Outlaw” dated Oct. 4, 1923. By 1923, over 800 employees worked in the Gray-Dort factory in Chatham and it looked like these cars would sell for a long time to come. But the Dort Company in Michigan was led by Mr. Dallas Dort, who felt the pressure of keeping up with the competition. He closed his company down, then died of a heart attack while playing golf. With the parts supply now cut off, the Gray-Dort Company built their last cars in 1925, then closed for good.
As an adult, I finally tried barbecuing a pork chop and discovered I rather enjoyed it — without the egg-wash, saltine cracker crumbs and halfpound of lard used to prepare it.
All four of us siblings turned out to be excellent cooks and I don’t know if that was because mom’s cooking skills were not what we enjoyed or if we were actually inspired by her.
And while her meal skills weren’t Red Seal, her baking skills made
Regardless of her lack of kitchen prowess, she always managed to keep her four kids fed and never turned anyone away, which included friends, cousins, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Throughout this time, she also found time to work as a mink skinner, nurses’s aid and housekeeper and was probably the most dedicated babysitter you’d ever want to meet.
You’d need not worry
about your kids drowning or getting run over or abducted when Betty was on the job. No such nonsense would be allowed. Her helicopter tendencies might be a bit much for today’s hands-off parenting generation, but rest assured, the kids were safe, entertained and even often smelled like smoke. My one regret with my mom is that I didn’t take the opportunity to tell her exactly what she meant to me and mine, other than a quick “I love you” as she slipped away 23 years ago.
The same happened with my dad five years later.
I think we always believe there will be time, but often, there is not. So, if you’re reading this and haven’t taken the opportunity to say what you want to say, please do so. You don’t want to have those regrets like I do. I often say when it comes to your mom, “you only get one,” and that will always hold true for me.
I miss you, Betty Jean.
JD Souther was a prolific songwriter
So sad to report that JD Souther passed away last September 17 at his home in Sandia Park, New Mexico, at the age of 78. His long-time friend and PR executive, Larry Solter, says he died in his sleep.
JD was a very talented singer-songwriter known for writing and co-writing many hits for the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Some of the most memorable songs he co-wrote for the Eagles included “Best of My Love”, “Heartache Tonight”, “New Kid in Town” and “Victim of Love”.
Although John David Souther was born in Detroit on November 2, 1945, he grew up in Amarillo, Texas. When he was 19 years old, he made his first recording with a group called The Cinders. It was done at the Norman Petty Studios in Clovis, New Mexico. Norman Petty helped them out by shopping their recordings to Warner Brothers Records for a second single under the name of John David and The Cinders.
In the late 1960s, after moving to Los Angeles, Souther joined up with fellow musician and songwriter Glenn Frey. Along with becoming roommates and musical writers, they
initially performed as a folk duo using the strange name of Longbranch Pennywhistle. Their lone eponymous album was released in 1970 on Jimmy Bowen’s Amos Records.
After recording a solo studio album in 1972, Souther formed the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band with Chris Hillman and Richie Furay. The group released two albums before they went their separate ways.
In 1976, JD Souther released his second solo album, “Black Rose”, which was produced by Peter Asher and featured a duet with Linda Ronstadt called “If You Have Crying Eyes”. Souther also worked on albums for many other artists including singing backing vocals with Don Henley, Christopher Cross and Dan Fogelberg.
Also in the 1970s, Souther co-wrote many other songs for the Eagles that included “New Kid in Town”, “Best of My Love”, “James Dean” and the Eagles’ last number-one hit, “Heartache Tonight”.
Souther had his biggest solo hit in 1979 with “You’re Only Lonely” from his album of the same
name. It reached #7 on the Billboard’s Hot 100 and also held down the number one spot on the Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart for five weeks in a row. His friendship with Don Henley extended to co-writing that artist’s classic “The Heart of the Matter” and several other tracks on Henley’s solo albums. JD’s last hit, “Her Town Too” (with James Taylor), reached the top five in 1981. With all his success, Souther’s personal life was not quite the same. He married Alexandra Sliwin, a member of the group Honey Ltd. in March of 1969. They divorced in 1972. He dated Linda Ronstadt and Stevie Nicks in the 1970s. In December of 2002, he married Sarah Nicholson from Bansha, Ireland. They divorced in 2010.
Souther was also known for acting roles on Nashville and Thirtysomething, as well as being a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee associated with Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor.
Wow – what a photo!
Exotic car show wows Kingsville auto enthusiasts
By Deanna Bertand
The first-ever Kingsville Exotic Car Show proved to be a big hit with many locals and car enthusiasts, filling the parking lot at Migration Hall on Saturday afternoon, September 21.
The show had 50 cars registered, including Fer-
rari, Lamborghini, Lotus, Maserati, Porsche, Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren and more.
The car show, presented by Chris Bishop, Real Estate Agent, and Prince Adventures was a free admission event, with the hope of raising some support and items for the
Kingsville Community Food Bank.
Bishop said he hopes to make Kingsville’s Exotic Car Show an annual event. Prince Adventures also hosts the annual Downtown Guelph exotic car show in June.
This Mercedes was a popular sight at the Exotic Car Show on Saturday. SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand
A.J. Underwood, 9, of Windsor, tries out the driver’s seat of one of the exotic cars showcased in Kingsville on Saturday, while brother Ryder, 5, looks on and dad Axl leans in for a picture.
GORE HILL RAISES FLAG FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS
Arts Centre sponsorships for program spaces
The Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) has announced the naming of two program spaces in the Arts Centre.
Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling & Stamping Holdings Inc. has sponsored the main gallery at the LAC for a term of three years. As part of the sponsorship naming rights agreement, this gallery will now be called the Cleveland-Cliffs Gallery for the duration of the term. The sponsorship funds will be used to offset facility, exhibition and programming expenses for this space.
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Last week at Gore Hill Public School, junior and senior kindergarten students in Mr. Betterley’s and Mrs. Chadwick’s class raised a flag to acknowledge and show support to families affected by childhood cancer. The flag bears a gold ribbon, which is the international awareness symbol for all forms of cancer affecting children and adolescents. Staff and students were grateful to Mr. Betterley for sharing his flag with the school community. Here, Mr. Betterley and custodian Mr. Silveira raise the flag. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Canada.
“We at Cleveland-Cliffs care deeply about the communities in which we operate, and where our employees live and work,” said Krista Redling, Director of Human Resources at Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
Happy 90th Birthday Dorothy Bailey!
Dorothy’s family would like you to celebrate with them on this special day.
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 5 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Wheatley Friendship Club 171 Erie Street North Best Wishes Only.
Celebrating 70 Years!
& MARY STASKO
“Our goal is to be a responsible corporate citizen that acts as a partner in solving community challenges and helping our communities thrive. We believe this sponsorship is part of Cleveland-Cliffs’ ongoing commitment to fostering healthy, vibrant communities.”
Additionally, the Southpoint Sun has renewed their support with sponsorship of the Market Place Member’s Consignment Shop, Café & Bar on the main floor. Since 2016, the Southpoint Sun has been a sponsor of LAC programming spaces.
LAC programs and activities are published weekly in the Sun and online. With the new sponsored space, printed copies of Southpoint publications will be available in the Market Place – the Sun newspaper, Southpoint Living Magazine and Southpoint Tourist Guide.
“The LAC is extremely fortunate to gain the corporate support and recognition of these businesses,” said Chad Riley, Director/Curator of the Leamington Arts Centre.
“The funding and advertising support is vital to the operations - from offsetting capital expenses so more funds can be invested into community programs, and to promoting these meaningful programs to residents and tourists.”
Celebration of Life
Please join us as we celebrate the life of BOB MANERY
Saturday, September 28 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Heritage Centre Auditorium 31 Pickwick Drive, Leamington All are welcome to join us in honouring and remembering Bob’s life.
He is flying high and bursting with pride as he sees his two children blossom into amazing parents of five fabulous grandchildren and watches their journey in life. Of the three grandchildren who have already graduated from University, two follow in their Father’s footsteps and work in the financial investment industry. The other graduate has been accepted into an AI Master’s program at the University of Amsterdam. A fourth is midway through his second semester in Bioinformatics at Western University, while the youngest of the five, is just starting her first year at Queen’s University studying 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. He is fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him!
The children of George and Mary (Frimer) Stasko, along with their spouses, happily announce their parents’ 70th Wedding Anniversary. They were married September 25th, 1954 at Sacred Heart Church in Windsor. They reside in Leamington. They were blessed with four children and have nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. This milestone
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Saved by the Beep Sept. 28
Leamington’s Fire Chief Don Williamson is calling on all residents to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.
Be prepared to be Saved by the Beep with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.
“Fire safety starts with something as simple as pressing the test button on your smoke alarm,” said Chief Williamson. “By testing your smoke alarms monthly, changing batteries annually, and replacing alarms that are over 10 years old, you can ensure your home is protected. These small steps save lives.”
In 2022, Ontario lost 133 people to deadly fires – the highest number in over 20 years. Many of these fires were found to have no working smoke alarm and stand as a reminder that only working smoke alarms will alert you to a fire and give you and your loved ones enough time to safely escape.
Smoke alarms have been legally required to be installed on every storey of a residence in Ontario since 2006.
Residences also include vacation homes, cabins, trailers, RVs and cottages.
Landlords must test alarms annually, after the battery is replaced, and after every change in tenancy. Renters must notify their landlord as soon as they become aware that a smoke alarm is not operating.
Blanche Eleanor
Wigfield
July 15, 1939 – September 22, 2024
Blanche Eleanor Wigfield (nee Parent) passed away peacefully at Erie Shores Hospice on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the age of 85.
Cherished wife of John with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Loving mother of John, Jeff, Darlene Depaepe (Dieter), Wendy Reis (Dale) and James (Anna). Special Meme of Chris Reis (Rebecca), Nikki Reis (Josh), Brandi Depaepe (Kevin), Luke Wigfield and Kennedy Wigfield.
Daughter of the late Leo and Della (nee Ladoucer) Parent. Predeceased by her seven siblings and survived by one. Daughter-in-law of Marshall and Gladys Wigfield. Sister-inlaw of two. She will be missed deeply by her family, special friend Linda and neighbours.
A special thank you to the entire team at Erie Shores Hospice for their care and compassion shown to Blanche.
In keeping with Blanche’s wishes, cremation has taken place and she will be interred at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631).
In lieu of flowers, donations directed to the Erie Shores Hospice are greatly appreciated by the family.
Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Dianne Alice Gold
January 28, 1955 – September 4, 2024
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Dianne Alice Gold, born January 28, 1955 in St. Boniface, Manitoba, deceased Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the age of 69 in Cozumel, Mexico.
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Predeceased by husband David Gold, son Michael, mother Agnes and fathers Bob Moodie and Claude Marcoux, grandparents Gerard and Eva Bucket, uncle Charles Bucket and nephew Nathan Biglow.
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Dianne’s memory lives on in the hearts of her sons John and Ian Gold, Ian’s wife Jenn and grandchildren Orion and Violet, twin sister Linda, brother-in-law Perry, brother Gerald, sister-in-law Sharleen, nieces Leta and Kristin, and nephew Aaron.
Dianne loved the ocean, finding solace and joy in pointing out marine life with childlike enthusiasm. The ocean was where she came alive, and she shared her awe and delight with those fortunate enough to be with her.
One of the best feelings in the world is knowing that our presence and absence both mean something to the people we leave behind.
We will miss Dianne’s kindness, her strength, her sense of adventure and her laughter. We will miss Dianne swimming at our side.
Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 63 Peter Avenue, Leamington, Ontario, from 2:006:00 p.m.
Larry Ruston
Larry Ruston made his final transition the night of Thursday, September 19, 2024, succumbing to pancreatic cancer.
Community Calendar
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
AUTUMN FEST BAZAAR at Visitation Church Parish Hall, 5407 Comber Sideroad, Comber, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Homemade baked goods (also sugar free and gluten free), vendors, handmade crafts, Penny Sale Raffle and other raffles, hourly guest draws. Lunch available, free coffee/tea.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
WHEATLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY is holding their annual 9-hole golf scramble at Talbot Trail Golf Course. All proceeds to Horticultural Society. To register, sponsor or make donations contact Sophie at sophie.jefferson13@gmail.com or sign up at talbottrailgolfclub.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
SUICIDE AWARENESS WALK - 5 km or 2 km, starting 8:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St., Leamington. Rain or shine. Register at raceroster.com/events/2024/92919/sam-walk-2024. You are not alone.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
PRAYERS FOR YOUR PETS at St. John The Evangelist Church, 60 Erie
St. N. Leamington, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
THANKSGIVING SERVICES at St. John The Evangelist Church, 60 Erie St. N. Leamington, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
FREE RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINAR at 2:00 p.m. at Ruthven United Church, Blair Hall, 1907 Queen Boulevard, Ruthven. Speaker: Peter Wouters. Topic: tax, retirement and estate planning. Refreshments will served. Register by emailing Bill Kelly at wdkelly0@gmail.com or call 519-733-6619 by Wednesday, October 9.
ONGOING
VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED - the United Way’s On Track to Success program is looking for individuals to help tutor high school students in Leamington in English, Math and/or Science. The program is offered at both LDSS & Cardinal Carter. Volunteer shifts available Monday to Thursday from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. If interested, contact Maia Williamson at mwilliamson@weareunited.com
HURON FARMWORKERS MINISTRY takes place Thursday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Workers can access a simple meal, clothing, food items, spiritual care and employment/immigration information. The program is in need of used or new bicycles to assist workers with transportation. Contact Deacon Deborah Wilson-Safa at 519326-3111.
URSA MAJOR’S LITTLE BEAR CAFE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST every Monday (except holidays), 1860 Division Rd. North, Kingsville. Ursa Major Day Support Program’s community breakfast awaits with free coffee, tea, and simple eats — available while supplies last. Open to the whole community. We welcome everyone to join in the good food and fellowship. For more details, visit www.UMLSC. org or email contact@umlsc.org.
WESTOVER - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pre-treatment or after-care program for substance misuse. Do you, a friend or family member struggle with substance misuse? Come learn about the solution process. Drop-in group session. No registration required.
SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY COUNCIL - ADULT DAY PROGRAM - Join us at Faith Mennonite for a day service providing social, recreational and
personal support to clients and respite. For more information or to register, call SECC at 519-326-8629 or visit our website at secc.on.ca. FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. East, for those who enjoy morning coffee/tea and conversation, the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in church auditorium. All welcome, no RSVP required.
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.
INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSESSMENTS TO ENTER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTIONS can contact Ian MacNeil, Social Worker with Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, located at 33 Princess St. (1st floor) in Leamington, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You can leave a message 24/7 at 519-984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.
ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING at 6:30 p.m. every other Wednesday at the Leamington Library, 1 John St., Leamington. Visit for free! Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Fall dates are Sept. 25, Oct. 9 & 23, Nov. 6 & 20, Dec. 4 & 18. For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@ yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org.
STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group.
WHEATLEY BAPTIST CHURCH - 47
Born on November 18, 1949 in St. Catharine’s, Ontario, the family moved to Port Colborne, Ontario, when Larry was five years old. There, the family operated Ruston Tractor and Garage, a Ford tractor dealership and gas station. He was the youngest of five rambunctious boys who grew up learning a strong work ethic around the gas station.
Larry moved to Leamington, Ontario, in 1985 where he managed Medina Oilfield Supply and then later opened his own business, Ruston Supply. Larry retired in 2014, and from then on spent his days in Point Pelee National Park, cycling and walking the trails, and swimming in Lake Erie.
Larry had a great sense of humour and loved to meet new people. Throughout his career and his daily adventures in Point Pelee he made countless friends and acquaintances. He will especially be missed on the trails and by his neighbours who he was always ready to lend a hand with yard work and sharing laughter and conversation.
While our hearts mourn the loss, we take comfort in knowing Larry is no longer suffering. In Larry’s final thoughts, he shared his pride for his two granddaughters and his children, and his many friends.
Larry is predeceased by his father Bert Ruston and his mother Elaine Ruston. Larry is survived by his three children, David, Lisa and Steven, and his two granddaughters, Sephra and Ella.
Cremation has taken place and in honour of Larry’s wishes, there will be no service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Friends of Point Pelee or Erie Shores Hospice will be greatly appreciated.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to all the wonderful nurses, doctors and staff at Erie Shores Hospice for your amazing care.
Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, Ontario, 519-326-2631.
Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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This family group is somehow connected to the Montgomery family of Cottam. Photo is dated 1916. We would like to know more about these people and where this home would have been located. If you have any information, please contact kingsvillearchives@gmail.com, or call 226-348-6377 (leave message). We’d love to hear from you.
September 1994 - The Wheatley Hockey Moms have shown ongoing support since the organization was formed in the late 1970s. Now the group has dissolved with the formation of the Southpoint hockey system but the group gave one last generous boost to local activities before leaving. $2,500 was given for goalie equipment, a TV and VCR has been purchased for the arena in the amount of $2,050. Making the donation to Dick Segedin, president of Southpoint Hockey System, were President Bonnie Pugh, Velma Armstrong, Chairperson of the Nevada fundraising, and Carol Fuller, Treasurer.
Leamington’s lighthouse
By C. Scott Holland
In late June 1923, a flashing, white, electric light was established atop a pole on the outer end of the government pier, and Leamington’s Lighthouse and the hand-operated foghorn were discontinued.
With his services no longer needed, Keeper Conover retired from lighthouse keeping at the age of 67.
The abandoned lighthouse and surrounding land were sold to Elmer Wallace Luford of Walkerville, Ontario, in 1928, and shortly after this the property began to be used as a campground, where vacationers and locals could spend some time by the lakeshore.
Later, semi-permanent cabins were built, replacing some of the tents that were commonly used at first.
In 1947, the lighthouse property became known as “The Lighthouse Club,” and by this time there were roughly 64 cabins located on the hill near the lighthouse and down along the beach.
The lighthouse was also moved from its original location due to shoreline erosion, but thanks to photos from around 1900, one can see just how precariously close to the edge it was.
In the early morning hours of June 6, 2010, an F1 tornado touched down in Leamington and caused widespread destruction. Some cabins in the area were damaged beyond repair, but the historic lighthouse escaped without significant damage. The lighthouse has been transformed into restrooms for the community, and a The Lighthouse Clubhouse has been erected adjacent to it.
A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland
The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.
Clippings from the Wheatley Journal
Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives
Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection
Centennial committee chairman Jim Reid (right) is seen in this July 1974 photo taste-testing some food during the main Centennial events held at the Leamington Fairgrounds.
Leamington’s lighthouse was in use until 1923.
Photo courtesy of the Scott Holland Collection
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Take Notice that the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will consider an amendment to Chatham-Kent Official Plan and Zoning By-law, under Sections 21 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.1990, c.P.13, as amended concerning the South Wheatley Secondary Plan area.
And Take Further Notice that the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment will be heard by Municipal Council on the date and at the time shown below:
Date: Monday, October 21, 2024 Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Chatham-Kent Civic Centre, Council Chambers
Address: 315 King Street West, Chatham ON
Purpose and Effect:
The purpose of the Public Meeting is to provide the public and Municipal Council with an opportunity to review the Official Plan Amendment for the South Wheatley Secondary Plan (SWSP). It is also to advise that this document will be considered for adoption by Municipal Council at this meeting. The Concept Report, which is a background document that supports the SWSP, is also available for review.
The SWSP is intended to set a 20+ year vision for the secondary plan area on a range of planning and policy themes, including infrastructure, housing, mobility, parkland, recreation, the economy, and natural environment, amongst other themes. The secondary plan area is bounded to the north and east by the western shoreline of the west branch of Two Creeks, to the west by Erie Street S, and to the south by Detroit Line. A key map is provided at the link below.
Adoption of the SWSP would introduce the following land uses and associated goals, policies, and implementation elements identified for each, applicable to the secondary plan area:
•Residential
•Neighbourhood Commercial
•Highway Commercial
•Employment
•Open Space/Conservation
A Zoning By-law Amendment is proposed which will place all undeveloped lands in the plan area into the Deferred Development (D) zone. This zone limits uses to agricultural uses and buildings and uses currently existing. As the area develops, amendments to the Zoning will be brought forward to implement future uses consistent with the Secondary Plan.
The SWSP and the supporting Concept Report are available online at https://www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/imagine-wheatley
Any Person may attend the public meeting and/or make written representation in support of or in opposition to the information presented. Those who wish to address Council respecting this matter are requested to notify the Municipal Clerk’s Office by telephone prior to the meeting at 519.360.1998.
For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact Chatham-Kent Planning Services at ckplanning@chatham-kent.ca or 519-360-1998.
If You Wish to be notified of the decision of the Corporation of the Municipality of ChathamKent on the proposed official plan amendment, you must make a written request to the Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, at the address below.
Phone:
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Public Notice of Pesticide Use
The Municipality of Leamington intends to control noxious weeds under Public Works, exception of the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban, for the promotion of public health and safety by spraying along all municipal rural roads.
The Municipality of Leamington will be using the following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada):
• Clearview Herbicide (PCP Registration Number 29752), containing active ingredients Metsulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid, which will be used in combination with Hasten NT Spray Adjuvant (PCP Registration Number 31760), containing active ingredients Methyl and ethyl oleate (esterified vegetable oil).
Pesticide applications will begin (weather permitting) on October 2, 2024, and end on October 31, 2024. The pesticide application will be conducted by a Licenced Applicator and only applied to grass roadside areas that appear to be visually unkept and where there is evidence of noxious weeds.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Steve Ford
General Manager Green Stream Lawn & Vegetation Management 905-510-1229
Collect calls will be accepted.
Ken Brown Manager of Public Works Municipality of Leamington 519-326-5761
NOTICE
Public Notice of Pesticide Use
The Municipality of Leamington intends to control phragmites in ditches along all municipal rural roadsides within Leamington. The application of pesticide will be completed in accordance with the Public Works exception to the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban for the promotion of public health and safety per section 7.1(2) of the Pesticides Act.
The Municipality will be using the following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada):
1. VisionMAX Silviculture Herbicide (PCP Registration No. 27736), containing the active ingredient Glyphosate present as potassium salt.
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.
This public notice is for pesticide applications commencing (weather permitting) October 1, 2024, and ending November 1, 2024. 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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Aries, a difficult problem may require you to take a step back and think about a different approach. Start fresh in a few days.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
A happy accident reconnects you with someone you haven’t seen in quite a while, Taurus. The rekindled relationship may lead to something even more concrete over the coming weeks.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, there is so much going on right now you may feel like your head is spinning. Start dividing your tasks into a more manageable list and see if others can pitch in.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, take a few days to mull over a financial situation that worries you. Is there another way you can approach it? Can you find an influx of capital to make things more manageable?
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
It is time to make a decision after working through various scenarios, Leo. Plans need to be made and it will take time to sort through all of the details. Everything will work out.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
It’s time to be honest with yourself, Virgo. Are you just telling people what they want to hear or are you truly ready to make a change? You may need to prove it to others for them to trust you.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, share enjoyable experiences with others. Your travels may prove a source of inspiration for others who simply need a nudge to get out of their comfort zones.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Carefully word your next email or text and read it over several times, Scorpio. There is a fine line between being firm and coming across as domineering. You don’t want to offend.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, a relationship may have ended in one respect, but the connections you share may keep you tied together for some time. Find a way to be friendly and civil at all times.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Put others first this week, Capricorn. Set aside your own list of tasks and figure out how you can lend a helping hand to a family member or friend.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Sometimes you need reassurance that you are doing a good job, Aquarius. Rest assured that you are giving it all you have and that has not gone unnoticed.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, it is time to make a decision about an issue with two seemingly good solutions. You’ve given things ample consideration, so trust your instincts.
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Flyers winning streak halted at five by Blues
By C. Scott Holland
A 5-4 double-overtime loss in Collingwood on Friday, September 20 snapped the Leamington Flyers five-game win streak to start the season, but they still remained in first place — one point ahead of the Collingwood Blues.
That followed a nifty 3-1 victory over the Niagara Falls Canucks at home on Thursday night.
Thursday’s contest wasn’t an overpowering offensive game despite the fact that the Flyers outshot the visiting Canucks badly (51-27), but they made up for it with some good defensive work over the game’s three periods to get a 3-1 victory via a couple of timely third-period tallies in front of 730 fans.
The lone dent in Flyers’ starter Tre Altiman’s armour came late in the first period from in close when Canuck player Lucas Sauve got his shot from the edge of the crease past Altiman.
The Flyers struggled to get pucks past Niagara starter Ian Wintle, who stopped enough rubber to pave a street. The Flyers outshot the Canucks 20-7 in the first but were down 1-0 going into the middle frame.
There were only two penalties called per side in the game and Niagara Falls took their pair in a 25-second span early in the second.
With a five-on-three advantage, the Flyers Colton
Smith rifled a top-of-theslot bullet which eluded Wintle to break the shutout bid.
Yet the Flyers never got the chance on the second Canucks’ penalty as Anthony Ciaramitaro was handed a tripping penalty with over one minute remaining in the powerplay.
The contest remained tied until the third period when the Flyers’ offense put them into the lead.
Throughout the first 40 minutes, the Flyers tested Wintle often, with 18 shots in the second period.
In the third, both teams vied for puck control and much of the period’s play was centered around creating scoring opportunities of which neither side had many. But the Flyers showed a surge of energy and made the best of their shots on Wintle.
At 6:38, Leamington was rewarded with the go-ahead goal when Michael Denney and Colton Smith hooked up with Carter Gillen who stole the puck in the neutral zone and drilled his first Jr. B goal from the top of the slot.
A minute later, Brody Cook drilled a long blast from an area identical to Gillen’s and it sailed past Wintle to give Leamington a precious 3-1 lead. Over the course of the next 14 minutes, the Flyers’ defense and some amazing goaltending by Altiman kept the Canucks off the board and preserved the 3-1 margin. The win left the Flyers
alone in first place in the west before heading into Friday night’s game in Collingwood.
“I thought we controlled a lot of the game,” said head coach Dale Mitchell. “We generated plenty of goal-scoring chances, yet we still have some things we need to clean up. I think we executed well when we had to and shut them down when it was needed.”
In Collingwood on Friday night, it was a very physical contest and one in which the Collingwood Blues controlled a good portion.
The Blues took a 1-0 lead into the second and added an early marker to go ahead 2-0.
However, the Flyers offense surged to take a 3-2 lead as Adrian Bosev, Colton Smith and Tyler McGuire all ripped goals.
The Flyers defence played much of the third in their own end and surrendered the game-tying goal on a powerplay, then bounced back quickly to grab a brief 4-3 lead on Mason Landry’s tally.
But that was all the Flyers could muster as 46 seconds after acquiring the lead, the Blues knotted again.
After a scoreless first overtime, the Blues
tabbed the game-winning goal in the second OT for a 5-4 win and handed Leamington their first defeat. Flyers’ goalie Marcus Vandenberg stopped 23 of 28 shots.
This Thursday the Flyers will have a rare night off and will not play at home. Their next home contest is Thursday, October 3 vs the Georgetown Raiders at 7:10 pm.
Flyers’ rookie Ethan Tatomir (25) reaches for a loose puck while Gavin Grundner (40) and Michael Denney (22) trail on the play as Niagara Falls goalie Ian Wintle spots the loose disc.
Scott Holland photo
U15 Trail Blazers tune up for 2024-25 season with tournament in Belle River
The Talbot Trail Blazers U15 hockey team began their preparations for the upcoming hockey season by competing in the Belle River Pre-Season Challenge Tournament this past weekend, September 20-22.
The Blazers opened on Friday by facing a tough team — the St. Clair Shores Saints — and suffered a 4-0 loss.
Later that day the team regrouped and faced off against the Kensington Valley Rebels. As the game progressed the Blazers got better, skating away with a 6-1 win.
Nash Fuerth paced the attack scoring three, while Nathan Mariuz, Lucas O’Neil and Kelton McCabe each added one.
On Saturday, the Blazers’ next challenge was the South Oxford Storm and they again skated to victory.
O’Neil led the team firing in three, while Braylon Aflak, AJ Youssef, Fuerth and Austin Goudie added singles in the 7-0 win.
The Oakville Rangers were the final opponent in round robin play and the Blazers easily cruised to a 10-0 win. Brayden Foster, Austin Goudie and Nathan Mariuz each scored twice with Youssef, McCabe and O’Neil adding singles.
This meant the Blazers first-place bracket finish would set up a rematch in the finals with the other first-place team, the Saint
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The Saints, having already played a dozen games this season, came out flying and slowly built a 5-0 lead.
But the Blazers showed no quit and midway through the second, Austin Goudie weaved in across the line and hit Lucas O’Neil in the slot who made a move around the goalie and roofed his backhand.
Four minutes later, Maxim Pyne ripped a shot just wide of the net where Brayden Foster tapped it to Nathan Mariuz at the side of the goal and he was able to pound it past their tender.
The Saints scored a pair before Foster reversed late in the third and fed Mariuz behind the net. He stepped out and was able jam it in five-hole, but it ended in a 7-3 hard fought loss.
Kevin Ondic, in net for every game, played well throughout the whole tournament.
Sharks grab two wins
By Greg Coulter
Playing three games in four nights, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks netted two wins while giving defending champion Lakeshore all they could handle in a tough 4-1 road loss Friday night, September 20.
The Canadiens would capitalize on their chances while the Sharks were rewarded with two posts and a crossbar, in holding a 28-27 shot advantage.
Cooper Crowe suffered the loss in net despite many spectacular saves. Vito Alfano gained the Sharks a tie early in the game, but the offence was
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thwarted after that.
In a home and home series with Walpole on Wednesday and Saturday, the Sharks racked up two dominating performances and only a shell-shocked Walpole goaltender in game two kept his team within reach of an upset. At home, the Sharks jumped on the visitors early and often, roaring out to a 3-0 first-period lead and coasting to four after two and then closing out the match 5-0.
Ethan Davis preserved his shutout with 21 saves, with some critical pointblank stops late in the match. Sharks would double up the shot total with 43 on the night.
Saturday on the road, the Sharks carried a commanding 47-20 shot advantage but it took rookie Grant Symons’ game winner midway through the third and an empty netter by Stefan Jacobs to gain a 4-2 victory.
Trailing 1-0 and 2-1, goaltender Ethan Davis
settled his team down and picked up his second straight win.
The youthful Sharks have utilized a balanced scoring attack with the game sheet spread out with Stefan Jacobs notching three, Josh Chauvin, and Vito Alfano notching two goals each, while Symons, Denzil Aguilar and Kyle Bleau chipped in with singles over the three-game period. Twenty assists were credited to a mix of forwards and defence.
Coach Josh Carnevale is pleased with the team’s start to the season.
“Both goalies have played very well,” he said. “We enjoyed some timely scoring, and a good steady compete level was our key to a successful week. Through five games, we continue to learn and we are showing what we are capable of for sure.”
Sharks close out September at home on Wednesday the 25th vs Lakeshore. Puck drop is 7:30.
Sharks goalie Ethan Davis thwarts an attempt by a Walpole forward to ruin his shutout at last Wednesday’s home game. The Sharks won 5-0. Greg Coulter photo
Krueger continues to dominate
By Bob McLean
On a warm, bright September 17, 49 Talbot Trail senior men’s golf members came out to play their weekly league game.
John Liddell was the long putt winner on #2 by draining a superb 15foot putt. Fred Michano won the CP on #7 with his spectacular shot to within two feet of the #7 pin. John Blood (Fuzzy) fired an awesome shot on #9 to within six feet to take the CP.
In the youth group, Ken Krueger continued his dominance by shooting a terrific 36. Both Fuzzy and Jamie Arquette shot excellent scores of 39 and 40 re-
spectively. Fred Michano and John Liddell earned outstanding results of 41. Dave Clark had a satisfying 46.
In the 70-79y grouping, Tom Dunn shot a dazzling 37. Excellent results of 39 were achieved by Rick Thompson, Randy Nash and Jim Pearson. Chopper and Bill Ward achieved superb results of 41 and 42 respectively.
Wiz played very well as he tied Dutchy, both with 45s. Other commendable results: Ray La Pierre 47, Tom Bishop 48, Paul Carioli, Nick Peters, Dave Dent and Al Zanuttini 49s. Eugene Kerrigan had a satisfying 51.
In the 80-85y division, Joe Vrtel shot an out-
standing 42.
Commendable results were achieved by Gary Wilson, Ray Foster, Ken Womack , Conrad Babkirk and Terry Bee.
Tom Hyatt’s dominance in the super senior silver division continued as he shot a noteworthy 48. Neil Adamson and Walter Balsam also had satisfying results.
In the super senior gold grouping, 92-yearold Gerry Becigneul fired an outstanding 48. Carl Robinson played very well, earning a 51. Erle “the Putter” Nash achieved a noteworthy result.
There’s still a month or so to “keep swinging and having fun!”
Erie Shores senior men’s results
The Erie Shores senior men’s league enjoyed beautiful weather and a great day of golf on September 16.
The draw winners were Ron Tiessen and Heinz Kosempel.
Closest to the hole on #3 was Doug Brown and on #16 Stefan Kowal.
The longest putt on #6 was made by Richard Leslie and on #12 Dan McQueen.
The three low net win-
ners were Cecil Mendel 66, Francis Balsam 67, and Jerry Meloche 69.
Team winners at 284 were Derek Horop, Cecil Mendel, Jerry Meloche and Cam Perrault. Second place at 287 went to Francis Balsam, John Campbell, Matt Dick and Kevin Shaften. In third at 289 were Jim Dueckman, Orest Hrynewich, Jerry Mallard and Claudio Sabelli. Sitting in fourth at 290 were Jamie Arquette,
Golden Years mini-golf report
There were 39 golfers who braved the hot, humid weather on Thursday, September 19 to record 36 holes-in-one at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens mini golf course.
Leading the way with six aces was Bill Ward, followed by Tom Hyatt with five. Hot on their tails with three each were Penny McMurphy, Tony Hudvagner, Earl Nash and Lois Hudvagner. Scoring two were Ray Foster, Shran Collins, Jack Bostin, Kathy Klym, Andy Orsini, Monique Benfield and Gail Turk. Sinking one ace each were Julia Kos, Larry Hillman, Ed Middleton, Zena Raymond, Kaz Wszol, Bob Springthorpe, Grant Raymond, Bill Taylor, Kathy Bechard, Arlene Fillmore, Robin Cournoyea, Ron Fick and Barb Fick.
Heinz Kosempel, Ian McIver and Bill Slater.
The low rounds for the day were by Claudio Sabelli, Matt Dick and Ken Segedin at 79.
John Campbell birdied the first hole, Orest Hyrenwich and Ken Segedin the second. Claudio Sabelli #3 and #4, Bill Manery #6 and #16. Jerry Mallard #10, Doug Brown #12 and Stegan Kowal #16.
Leading the way over 36 holes was Bill Ward scoring 73, Tom Hyatt 75, Andy Orsini 78, and Julia Kos 79. First place went to Team Four (Donna Bileti, Larry Hillman, Ed Middleton) with a team score of 244. Second place was Team Aces (Ray Foster, Shran Collins, Julia Kos) scoring 257 and Team Five (Zena Raymond, Kaz Wszol, Bob Springthorpe) was third scoring 259.
Play continues on Thursday, September 26 with coffee and donuts at 9:30 a.m. and then golf at 10:30 a.m.
Top scores over 18 holes were Tom Hyatt with a sparkling 33, Bill Ward 34, Andy Orsini 37, Keith Hopper and Jack Bostin 38, and Bill Ward, Julia Kos, Kaz Wszol and Ron Fick 39.
