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Chatham-Kent planning to name Wheatley soccer field after late Michael Laliberte WHEATLEY — Municipal officials are seeking public input into a request to re-name the Wheatley Soccer Field to the Michael Laliberte Memorial Soccer Field. Michael, a 16-year-old, lost his life to cancer in July of last year. During his three-year battle with cancer, he not only played soccer, but also served as a referee and coach. The soccer field was his refuge as he underwent chemotherapy. A member of the Leamington District Secondary School Lions, the Wheatley Warriors and Wheatley Area Minor Soccer, Michael maintained his status as an
honour student and was a member of the Principal’s Honour Roll. Renaming the soccer field after Michael would be a way to honour his memory and fighting spirit. Members of the public who would like to comment on the request should visit https://www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/ and voice their opinion. No registration is needed. Public input will be taken until March 12. Results will be submitted to Chatham-Kent Council, which makes the final decision.
Janitorial contract re-awarded VALENTINE’S CARDS FOR HOSPITAL PATIENTS LEAMINGTON — These three youngsters spent time last week creating Valentine’s Day cards for patients at Erie Shores HealthCare. Their hard work paid off when the cards were delivered on Friday morning to hospital staff, who are in the back row of the photo. In front, from left, are Tanner Langley, Lauren Meadows and Hudson Langley, all of whom are students at Centennial Central Public School in Comber. About 60 Valentine cards were prepared by the students at the school, for the second year. The hospital staff in the back row are Lynn Mitchell, Priyanka Philip and Kate DiGrandi. Photo submitted
LEAMINGTON — The Municipality of Leamington has once again changed municipal janitorial contractors. In late November, Leamington Council awarded the janitorial contract to Cheema Cleaning Services of Calendon, Ontario. During the process of finalizing the agreement, Cheema was unable to fullfill the terms of the contract and administration has recommended awarding the contract to the previous company, locally-owned M&S Janitorial.
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Simpson family celebrates 100 years on the farm By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — When Jean Simpson and her son, Allan, purchased 10 acres on Road 5 in 1921, little did they expect their farm to still be thriving in 2021. Now, 100 years later, Wally and Debbie Simpson are the fourth generation to keep their growing tradition alive. Since that 1921 start, Allan Simpson, Wally’s grandfather, purchased an additional 12 acres of land on Bruner Rd. and in 2000, the Simpsons purchased the adjacent orchard to the Bruner Road property to add to the compliment of acreage. While 2020 was a challenge for so many small businesses, Simpson Orchards has seen an increase in customers looking to buy local fruits and vegetables.
Debbie, left, and Wally Simpson, in front of their sign on Road 5, Leamington.
“We’ve been fortunate,” said Wally. “Since March, more people have stopped in and we’ve been fairly busy.” He credits their years of being part of the Windsor City Market, which they were involved in from 1928 until just last spring. “We’re seeing more Windsor customers coming to the farm,” he said. “In the last five years, we’ve seen an increase in people wanting to buy local.” Their decision to get out of the market was a tough decision to come to, according to Wally. After his father, Eugene, passed away, he and Debbie found it too difficult to keep taking their goods to Windsor every weekend. Now, they concentrate solely on selling their goods at the farm on Road 5. They have over 20 different crops, including apples, pears, peaches, apricots, cherries, melons, watermelon, sweet potatoes, squash and much more. Their apple orchard boasts more than 30 different varieties, ranging from classics like Northern Spy to newer varieties like Honeycrisp. In addition to their home-grown fare, they also sell fresh local honey, locally made pies and jams, apple cider and juices. They also carry fresh eggs, Lakeside pickle products and other gourmet preserves. Their kids — Curtis, Courtney and Greg — will comprise the fifth generation of Simpsons to farm the land after Wally and Debbie decide to retire. In the 100 years since his great grandmother stepped foot on the land, Wally says the Simpson family has seen a lot of
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Chatham-Kent author publishes first in series By Mark Ribble CHATHAM-KENT — When P.L. Stuart was a young child, he loved reading fantasy books, and that love for the genre has played out well, as the Chatham author has recently published his first novel, called ‘A Drowned Kingdom.’ With a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a specialization in medieval literature, Stuart has been able to bring together his love for fantasy novels with his education. When not writing, he is a law enforcement officer for the federal government, stationed in Windsor. His career, time spent as a community volunteer, and experience as a husband and father, have all contributed to the early success of ‘A Drowned Kingdom’. The book follows the story of Othrun, who was once the Second Prince of the mightiest kingdom in the world, but now leads the last survivors of his exiled people into an uncertain future, across the sea from their ancestral home, which is now lost beneath the waves. In an attempt to carve out a new kingdom on this new mysterious continent, Othrun must face challenges from other kingdoms, pagan magic and betrayal, in order to rebuild a life for his people. P.L. Stuart began writing the novel about three years ago, and plans on producing an entire seven-book series about Othrun and his rise to power. He is also planning a couple
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of prequels to the series. His plan is to publish one novel in the series on February 2 of each year. Faced with the decision on how to publish his story, Stuart and his wife Debbie, explored both options, which included the traditional publishing route, or more of a self-publishing route. “We chose to go with Friesen Press, which is one of Canada’s top indy publishers,” he said. “And I’m happy to report that A Drowned Kingdom is currently #1 on their bookstore best-seller list.” Before publishing, he reached out to professional reviewers and peer authors to get a feeling for his work and got overall positive feedback from them. “Extensive, imaginative, world-build-
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Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 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 Ice cutting at boat rides were available Cedar Creek, from the Cedar Beach Drug back in the Store for 50 good old cents a ride for summer days when we visitors renting actually had who are diagnosed with the flu anda cabin or for cottagers not pass away. The only time a flu has hadowning a boat. enough ice! actual testing on a widespread basis, The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This Year unknown. photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in was during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. the late 1940s or early 1950s. The final count for H1N1 was 428 peo-
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With the local COVID-19 numbers coming down, and cases across the province doing the same, the provincial powers-that-be have eased restrictions just a bit this week. This comes as welcome news to those of us who haven’t seen their grandchildren in weeks, and for those business people who are allowed to get their shops open. I truly hope we are on the downside of this virus, because social media has become a cauldron of nastiness and finding out that some of your ‘friends’ are total anti-virus conspiracy theorists is disappointing, to say the least. The people who don’t believe the virus is anything more than the seasonal flu, will throw mortality rates at you like they’ve just graduated from Harvard Medical School. The fact is, they’re freshman at Google University. I had a conversation with someone last week, who said I should do some research on how many people die of the flu each year, and I’d see that just as many people die from the flu, as from COVID-19. I love when they throw that out there. I don’t profess to know the numbers, but I took the challenge and looked them up. Reading through some articles from credible sources, such as Johns Hopkins and the World Health Organization, I found some numbers on flu deaths. In Canada, it’s estimated that between 2,000 and 8,000 people die from influenza each year, according to what I read. As of February 15, there have been 21,000 Canadians confirmed dead from COVID-19. Keep in mind that flu deaths have to be estimated and are based on ‘models’, because the seasonal flu is not tested and they don’t do autopsies on people
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ple, which is closer to what officials believe the actual annual flu death total is across Canada each year. Those numbers extrapolate across the world into other countries like the United States, who have lost nearly a half-million people to COVID, whereas the flu kills between 35,000 and 50,000 Americans each year. This year’s flu numbers are down for a simple, basic reason: most of us are social distancing, washing our hands more and staying home when we don’t feel good. The worst part about all the numbers is this: there are faces and names to those numbers. These are people who were a part of our society. Some of them were working members of the business world. Some of them were our grandparents, who laid the groundwork and set the stage for our world as we know it today. Some were nurses, doctors, teachers and community volunteers in their heyday. The common saying is, “they were old and dying anyway,” which frustrates the hell out of me. These people deserve more than a flippant comment about mortality rates. Let’s be better than that.
A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland 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.
Feb. 1985 - Pt. Pelee National Park was honored by local scouting for “their involvement with local scouting’ as Eugene Barna (left) noted as he presented a plaque to park superintendent Jim Barlow. About 70 people attended the annual Baden Powell Banquet.
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ie’s family’s farm, where Ron planted a woodlot and nurtured the trees — an accomplishment he was very proud of. He had suffered a stroke in 2003, but worked very hard to get back to a normal life, and after retirement, he was able to devote his free time to many organizations. In December, this active, community-involved man, somehow contracted COVID and within days, he spiked a fever and began having breathing difficulties. It was hard to believe, because they had been so careful. On the day that Vickie called the ambulance, Ron didn’t want to go to the hospital, knowing what he’d seen on TV. He was immediately intubated and spent five weeks on a respirator, eventually waking up in Chatham, where he succumbed to kidney failure on February 11. A nine-week battle was over and Ron fought hard, displaying the determination and sheer strength of character that served him so well in life — from athletics to community service. His wife Vickie says she’ll miss her ‘better half’, but wants the community to know just how devastating COVID-19 can be. He was a wonderfully active husband, father and grandfather, who didn’t derserve the hand that COVID dealt him. For me, I’ll miss Ron’s regular visits to the office and the time he always took to chat about baseball, music and the old days. He was fond of both my brothers, who were teammates of his many years ago, and they were fond of him. There wasn’t much to not be fond about when it came to Ron Haley. His legacy will be the service he provided to this community in so many ways. But his memory will live on with those of us who were fortunate enough to experience his will to give — and his will to live.
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By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — In mid-December, when I learned about Ron Haley’s battle with COVID-19, I immediately thought, “If anyone can beat this, Ron can.” Over the next nine weeks, I was able to receive regular updates on Ron’s condition through a friend, who painted a picture that had me feeling for the man we came to know as ‘Mr. Everything’ around the office at the Southpoint Sun. There seemed to be no organization that Ron wasn’t involved in. Every time an advertising bill had to be paid, he’d stroll into our office and happily drop a cheque on one of our desks. Ron was the treasurer for the Leamington Mersea Goodfellows, Two Creeks Conservation Association and the Leamington Lions Club. He also donated his time and effort to the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners, and was a regular driver for the Canadian Cancer Society. There wasn’t much that went on in this area that Ron didn’t have his hand in — he was that involved in the community. He was truly a ‘people person.’ I spoke with his wife, Vickie, on Family Day, trying to get a feel for all of the things Ron was involved in. To say I came away even more impressed with the man that was Ron Haley, would be an understatement. Ron grew up here and was a standout athlete as a young man. A mere search of the Leamington Post sports pages in the 1960s and 1970s, brings up numerous articles and headlines mentioning young Byron Haley. He was an outstanding baseball catcher, and my early baseball memories are filled with watching Ron crouch behind that plate, calling games for some of the best pitchers to hurl for Leamington teams. He was also an all-star catcher for the Maidstone Shamrocks. I aspired, at one time, to be a catcher, but being left-handed, I opted to be a pitcher. Ron was out of the game when I arrived with the Leamington Barons, so I never had the pleasure of having him catch my underwhelming fastball. Ron also excelled at hockey. He was a goalie for the Leamington Flyers in the mid-sixties. He was also a halfback for the Leamington Lions football team. I also found a front page story from 1969, when a 20-year-old Ron Haley was one of the main participants in a charity ‘Hike for the Helpless’ run, put on by the Leamington United Church. He ran for 18 miles of the 25-mile hike, stopping only to grab refreshments inside Point Pelee. This was probably a pre-cursor to his later community endeavours. At one time, Ron was part owner of Parkinson’s Mens’ Wear in Leamington, but decided to pull up stakes and move to Ridgetown when an opportunity came along as Clerk-Treasurer for Orford Township. After stops in Thorndale and Elmvale, Ron then joined Union Gas and moved the family to Chatham and London, then to North Bay, where he worked for Union Gas there. In 1999, Ron and Vickie moved back to Leamington and settled on Vick-
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The 1972-73 Leamington Lions won the ECSSA football title. Front row: Frank Silveira, Greg Misener, Tim Crawford, Todd Pepper, Paul Healey, Harry Ediger, Mike Healey, Mark Beaupre, Greg Borschke, Doug Fletcher, George Sarkis. Middle row: Bob McCarty, Pat Misener, Randy Matheson, Garry Long, Bill Myles, Bill Taylor, Terry Misener, Vic Neufeld, Bill Kiff. Back row: Kevin Kimball, Drew Wilkinson, Gary Miller, Brad Smith, Mr. T. Burney, Mr. D. Zannier, Rick Myers, Ron Johnston, Tony Clement, Paul Brown (manager). Absent: Mr. J. McLaren. Photo courtesy of the Scott Holland Collection
1972-73 Lions went from worst to first
IN MEMORIAM
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Kenneth Thanyoku! epp Helen Mazur
IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of
September 22, 1962 - February 16, 2010
The world changes from year to year, Our lives from day to day, But the love and memory of you Shall never pass away. Forever in our Hearts. Mom & Family.
June 28, 1926 – January 28, 2021
We are sincerely grateful to the many friends and family who have given us support and comfort during this time of loss. The family wishes to express our deep appreciation for the care provided to Helen during her time at Rosewood Erie Glen and Erie Shores HealthCare. Thank you to the Pallbearers Al, David and Douglas Janik, Father Tom Ferrera of St. Michael’s Parish, and the staff at Reid’s Funeral Home.
Lena Janik and Family IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of a Wonderful Brother and Uncle
Dwayne LesLie Who passed away February 22, 2020
You went away so suddenly No time to say goodbye But brothers can’t be parted Precious memories never die. Sadly missed by Kevin and Debbie, Ryan and Brandi, Derek and Kaitlyn, and Jason.
By C. Scott Holland The Lions? Well not the Detroit version, but rather Leamington District Secondary High School’s own version. Like the NFL Detroit team, imagine a dismal record of 2-18-1 over three seasons of high school play. Quite an unimpressive record, and one which vanished magically in the 1972-73 campaign, when the LDSS Lions vaulted from last to first and then won the ECSSA football championship. The team’s offense posted an average of 17 points per game, while their defense allowed a meager 7.5 points to their opposition per game. In regular season play, the Lions compiled five wins and lost only one contest. In the playoffs, the Lions showed their mettle by disposing of Amherst 14-6 and then topping the league-leading Sandwich squad 10-0 to claim the ECSSA title. The victory put them up against Chatham McGregor for the SWOSSA title, but the strong Chatham entry blanked the Lions 13-0. The team’s success came via the hard work of the coaching staff and the dedication and enthusiasm of the team members. The immense vocal support shown by the spectators was an extra incentive. Few LDSS teams have had that kind of a magical season and that season was certainly one to remember.
IN MEMORIAM In memory of our beloved Dad
Maurice (Mike) Martin December 14, 1919 – February 17, 1992
Happy 70th Birthday Barb Gardiner! Mom (Grandma)
Until We Meet Again
In Loving Memory of
Dominic magri ~ February 20, 2020 ~
It’s hard to believe a year has passed since you left us, in your 94th year. We want you to know that you are dearly missed and often thought of. Love, your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
We think about you always We talk about you still You have never been forgotten, Dad And you never will. We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk and guide us through our lives Until we meet again. Forever in our hearts, with all our love, Patricia, Maureen, Michael, Linda, Karen, Dennis, Eileen & Families.
We Love you! Have A Great Birthday! Love your family.
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Valentine greetings at Erie Shores HealthCare appeared courtesy of Michelle Riess.
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Hospital worker’s mother spreads Valentine cheer LEAMINGTON — A local mom, whose daughter is an ICU nurse at Erie Shores HealthCare, spread some cheer for hospital employees last week. Michelle Riess, who works at Kingsville High School, created about 50 Valentine greetings and
Local 7-Eleven among 61 stores applying for liquor license
LEAMINGTON — The Leamington 7-Eleven store is among 61 applications from 7-Eleven stores across Ontario to recently apply for a liquor license. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released a statement clarifying that the 7-Eleven applications are not looking to sell liquor for take-home, but are actually applying to have licensed bars inside their stores. To accomplish that, the stores must create a space inside the store for sale, service and consumption of alcohol with food inside the store. 7-Eleven has been serving takeout-style food for several years, ranging from hotdogs to chicken. Last Friday, AGCO announced that they will allow the public to submit objections to the applications up until March 11. To do so, you need to go to www.iagco.agco.ca where you can search for the application and make your concerns known.
stuck them on random cars in the employee parking lot. “She’s always behind the scenes and tries to do things in secret,” said her daughter, Erica Cassidy. “Throughout this entire pandemic she has been a support system to not only myself, but everyone around here, even when she has been dealing with her own struggles.” Cassidy says her mom has always gone above and beyond for her unit, South ICU. She’s made care packages, letters and
scrub hats. She attempted to keep the Valentine fete secret, but a patient noticed someone out the window and brought it to Erica’s attention. “I looked out and saw my moms bright red coat as she placed a sign on my car window,” she said. “I was overwhelmed with emotions —as were a lot of people — and I was full of tears.” All of the decorating was done at her own expense, and she told her daughter that she bought
every foam heart that the store had, and wishes they’d had more. Cassidy says that she’s always been a person who does random acts of kindness, not only for front line workers, but for her students, co-workers and friends. “I am continuously blown away by her strength and warm-hearted soul,” she added. “I am very proud to call her my mom and hope others are inspired during this difficult time.”
Peacefully, surrounded by his wife of 50 years, Byron (Ron) Haley of Leamington, in his 73rd year, passed away at Chatham Kent Health Alliance on Thursday, February 11th, 2021. Cherished son of the late Howard and Beatrice (Raper) Haley. Beloved husband and best friend of Vickie (Hairsine). Loving and proud father of Mariko Williams ( Jason) of Clemson, SC, Matt Haley (Susan) of Chatham and Erin Lettner (Rob) of Windsor. Adored granddad of Haley, Jackson, Hunter and Harper. He is also survived by his loving sisters Leslie Hyde (Gerry) and Louise Johnston ( John) as well as his nieces and nephew and extended family that he held close to his heart. He was a very humble man who put his heart and soul into numerous local organizations while demanding little to no recognition and will be truly missed by the larger community. The family would like to thank all the Doctors, Nurses, and staff at both Windsor Regional Hospital and the Chatham Kent Health Alliance. As per Ron’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631) Sunday, February 21, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca All visitors must remain in their cars in our parking lot until their designated time and one of our staff members comes to invite you into our facility. Everyone must wear a mask. A celebration of life will be held at a later date with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Wheatley Two Creeks Association. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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PROPERTY FOR SALE PROPERTY FOR SALE - 2.5 acres with cottage, Mersea Road E, Leamington, 2 kms from Point Pelee National Park, $125,000. Financing available. For more information email brock5212@hotmail.com or phone 905-541-5876. ja6-fe24 _____________________________
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Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach. Amenities include: • library and social rooms • new Smart Card “no coin” laundry • beautiful lobby • underground parking • outdoor balconies • FREE utilities and window coverings • Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management.
Ask us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819
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McEACHREN UNRESERVED RETIREMENT AUCTION
JOHN DEERE TRACTOR’S, JD COMBINE & HEADS, JD SPRAYER, FARM & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT, COLLECTOR TRACTORS, JD GPS EQUIPMENT
Selling for McEACHREN FARMS – John, Earl & David McEachren on location #3997 Century Drive Glencoe ON. N0L 1M0. 3kms north of Glencoe on Dundonald Rd then right on Century Dr 1.5kms
*****TUESDAY MARCH 2ND, 10:00AM*****
TRACTORS: 02 John Deere 8320 MFWD power shift with duals – only 5710 hrs; 04 John Deere 8120 MFWD power shift with duals – 6060 hours -less than 500hrs on complete engine overhaul; 90 John Deere 4555 MFWD power shift – 7552hrs; 95 John Deere 6400 MFWD with cab & 640 loader – 7366hrs; 87 John Deere 2355 MFWD open station with 245 loader – 8705 hrs; buckets and pallet forks sold separate. COMBINE & HEADS: 04 John Deere 9660 4WD -2738/3885 hrs – JD inspections and repairs done Sept 2020; 15 John Deere 630F Hydra Flex head; JD 893 8R 30” corn head – poly snouts; JD 693 6R 30” corn head – poly snouts; Horst CHC 30’ header cart; extra concaves and parts SPRAYER: 09 John Deere 4830 4wd sprayer – 1000 gal, 100’ boom, 46” tires, 2600 display -4136hrs; 4 - 380/90R46 tires and rims; sprayer tips. GPS EQUIPMENT: John Deere 2630 GS3 Display; JD 1800 display; 2 – JD Greenstar displays; 2 – JD ITC GPS receivers; Outback guidance system; various brackets and cables. PLANTING: 2018 John Deere 1990 CCS 30’ no till drill; JD 1770NT 16R30” planter – only done 3000 acres; JD 1770 12R 30” Conservation planter; 3 bushel hoppers; vacuum meters, trash whippers; planter parts & plates; Gandy 6212 10 cubic foot seeder; JD 71 folding planter frame; #71 planter units and parts; TILLAGE: Kongskilde 9100 25’ vertical till with rolling harrow; John Deere 331 27’ disc; John Deere 1010 25’ C shank cultivator; Phoenix 30’ rotary harrow; Kongskilde 8000 7F trail plow; Unverferth 26’ harrogator; John Deere A1350 1450 6F plow; JD 400 20’ rotary hoe. GRAIN HANDLING: Unverferth Seed Runner 3755XL tri axle seed tender – as new; Unverferth 5000 grain buggy; 4 – RJ 600 gravity boxes with Horst 365 gear; Parker 6255 gravity box with Horst 365 gear; Westfield MK Plus 130-71 swing auger; Westfield MK 100-51 grain auger; 3 – Unverferth 275 gravity boxes and wagons; 2 – J&M gravity boxes and wagons; Westfield 8”x51’ auger; J&M 8”x10” auger; 6”x25” auger; 6”x8’ auger; auger hoppers; Pro Box seed chute; Dickey John GAC Plus & Dole 400 moisture testers; FARM EQUIPMENT: Creekbank/Horst 25’ round bale wagon; Creekbank/Horst 275 16’ wagon with 1600 gallon tank & pump; 300 gallon front tank to fit JD 8000 twenty series; 3400 & 1700 gallon poly tanks; John Deere 3970 forage harvester; JD 3R corn head; JD 2R snapping head; New holland #40 forage blower; Hesston 7012 forage blower; New Idea 3639 t/a manure spreader; New Holland 352 mix mill; Massey Ferguson 15 mix mill; 11’x8’ Martin wagon & flat rack; Martin running gear; 14’ single axle dump trailer; hydraulic fertilizer auger; 15’ Vogel wic weeder – ATV mount; 12’ folding ATV sprayer boom; Depandalite 12KW PTO generator; TRAILERS & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Jamco 20’ 5th wheel livestock trailer; 16’ tandem axle flatbed trailer; Gallagher fencers; fencing supplies; livestock gates; chutes; scales; mineral feeders; toughs; Valmetal 24’ Silo unloader; Farmatic roller mill; COLLECTOR TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT: John Deere 1010C crawler loader/backhoe; John Deere 3020 RC gas tractor; JD 3010 gas STD tractor – rare; JD “MT” & “M” with plow; JD “A” tractor; Allis Chalmers G & WD45 tractors; JD 145H 3F plow; Ferguson 2F plow; Woods 60” belly mower; JD LF-10 lime spreader; JD “CC” cultivator; JD 10-A hammermills SHOP EQUIPMENT ETC: 8000W 13HP gas generator; fuel tanks with pumps; 5th wheel truck hitch; Leer truck topper -fits F250; aluminum truck tool box; sump pumps and hoses; chain binders; new bolt bins; 600W LED lights. TERMS: Payment by cash, Interac, proper cheque, Electronic or wire transfer, Credit accepted with 3% fee. Internet bidding fee of 1.25%. VIEWING: Saturday February 27th or by appointment with Dave 519-931-1516 PICK UP & LOADING: After the auction and March 3rd to 6th 9am to 5pm or by appointment. FOR INFO CALL: Dave McEachren 519-931-1516 Earl McEachren 519-318-0450 John McEachren 519-671-4888
A GREAT LINE OF WELL KEPT EQUIPMENT SELLING UNRESERVED TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. THE McEACHREN’S ARE LONG TIME RESIDENTS OF THE GLENCOE ARE AND ARE RETIRING FROM FARMING. This will be an online virtual auction, an auctioneer will call the auction over the internet on HiBid & Equipment Facts online bidding platforms. Please see our website for details. Phone and absentee bids will be accepted.
MIKE, JOHN, LES & CAM SHACKELTON – AUCTIONEERS
Shackelton Auctions Inc 519-765-4450
www.shackeltonauctions.com
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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 12:00 noon. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Request for Quotations
Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority For Power Washing of Heavy Equipment at the Regional Landfill and Kingsville Transfer Station Details: http://www.ewswa.org/about/business-opportunities-bids/ Closing Date & Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) Local Time, Thursday, February 25, 2021
SUMMER STUDENT LABOURERS The Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority has openings for summer student labourers at the Regional Landfill located in Essex and at the Public Drop Off Depot located in Windsor. DUTIES INCLUDE: General physical labour JOB REQUIREMENTS: •Valid class “G” driver’s license •Ability to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions •Able to work Saturdays WAGE RATE: $16.31 per hour (40 hour work week) For further posting details and to apply online, please visit the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.ca no later than February 18, 2021.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES GREENHOUSE WORKER - Responsibilities include crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work conditions are fastpaced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bend, crouching, kneeling, handeye coordination, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays. $14.39 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education required. No experience required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@ orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8). fe5-tf
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PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.39/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnaclejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. de4-tf
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• Rate is $14.39/hour - 40 hours per week - 5 days per week. • No experience required. • Duties include transplanting, cuttings and seedlings. Please apply at: info@capognaflowers.com or call: 519-326-8840 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm
NOTICE 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca
TAX NOTICES 2021 Interim Property Tax Bills were mailed January 29, 2021 If you own property in the Town of Kingsville you should have received your 2021 interim tax bill. The tax due dates are as follows:
February 26, 2021 May 31, 2021 Note: Due to COVID-19, the municipal office is currently closed to the public. You can pay your taxes online, by mail, or by placing your payment in the drop box at Town Hall. Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed the day following the due date at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address.
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• Compensation is $14.39/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required. • Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse. Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4
GREENHOUSE ACCOUNTANT WORKERS NEEDED
Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.
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Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.39 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. BARRISTERS No educational requirements needed.
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GREENHOUSE WORKER POSITIONS AVAILABLE Job duties include winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, ability to distinguish between colours, working with sprayer, clipping, suckering, lowering, deleafing, grading and transplanting crops, sorting, packing and stacking produce, detecting disease in crop, greenhouse Jeff Kelly VanderVecht clean-up and- Ron other duties Tyler Chadwick J. Melo asK. assigned. Job- Jason requires standing bending, kneeling 203 Talbot Street West for long periods ofONtime, Leamington, N8H and 1N8 working under hot, dusty, humid conditions. Fastpace environment, work Fax 519-326-7008 under pressure, repetitive E-mail: general@cbleamington.com tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, handeye coordination Sitting, combination of sitting, standing & walking, standing GEORGE DELRUE for extended periods. JAY Location - A. ruralJOHNSON area, working at heights in dusty, hot and LOUIS ELTERS humid conditions. $14.39 Taylor, per hour, minimumDelrue 48 hours/ week including&weekends Barristers Solicitors and holidays. Permanent UNIFOR Legal Plan Accepted full time seasonal position. EveningsApril by 1, Appointment Beginning 2021. No education or experience required. Please forward your resume St. by S., email to 40 Queen Tilbury ridgefarms@sympatico.ca.
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OPA No. 8 and ZBA No. 221
Notice of a Public Meeting to Consider a Municipally Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Boarding Houses and Farm Help Dwellings Take notice that the Municipality of Leamington has completed a study of two types of housing, farm help dwellings and boarding houses within the Municipality and will consider Official Plan Amendment No. 8 and Zoning By-law Amendment No. 221 under Sections 22 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P. 13. And further that Council will hold a public meeting to consider these amendments which apply to all lands within the Municipality of Leamington. Date:
The applications will be heard by Council on Monday, March 8, 2021.
Time:
6:00 PM
Location: Electronic Meeting - Due to COVID-19 and restrictions on public gatherings, this meeting will be held in a virtual forum through electronic participation only. There will not be an in-person meeting. You may view the meeting on the Municipality’s website at www.leamington.ca/live. The purpose of the amendments to both Official Plan (2008) and Zoning By-law 89009, as amended, is to establish a planning policy framework together with detailed zoning regulations to permit a variety of housing types in both the settlement and agricultural areas of the Municipality. Official Plan Amendment OPA No. 8 seeks to include approaches to address affordable housing opportunities in Leamington and also housing needs for farm workers within the agricultural area. OPA No. 8 is being brought forward to include policies in the Official Plan which will balance the overall pressure for a variety of housing options in the Municipality and the need to ensure that new development can be serviced sufficiently, is compatible with the surrounding uses and is done in a manner which meets health and safety expectations. OPA No. 8 is being considered together with Zoning By-law amendment No. 221 to ensure implementation of the necessary regulations to permit the appropriate establishment and enforcement of boarding houses and farm help dwellings within the urban and rural areas of the Municipality. Mapping of the lands affected by the proposed amendments has not been included, the proposed amendments will apply to all lands within the Municipality of Leamington. Any person may make written and/or verbal comments either in support of or in opposition to the application(s). If you are an owner of property containing seven (7) or more residential units, you are requested to post this notice in a location visible to all residents. Submitting Your Comments Please note that if you wish to provide oral comments at the electronic meeting, you must register in advance by emailing clerks@leamington.ca or calling 519-326-5761 extension 1121 prior to Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 12:00 PM. Once you register, you will be contacted by the Clerk’s Department and provided information on how to make your submission at the electronic meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone. As an alternative to attending the meeting, written correspondence may be submitted to the Clerk no later than Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 12:00 PM. Please email clerks@leamington.ca or drop it in the Leamington Municipal Building mail slot located to the right of the rear entrance off of the parking lot. The Municipal Building is located at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 2Z9. Please note, written correspondence may be included on the agenda which will be published on the municipal website and will form part of the public record. If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submission to The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington before the by-law is passed or provisional consent is granted or refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Clerk of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington, before the by-law is passed or provisional consent is granted or refused, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Right to Appeal If you wish to be notified of the decision of The County of Essex on the proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 8, you must make a written request to Rebecca Belanger, Manager of Planning Services, County of Essex 360 Fairview Avenue, Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6 or by email at RBelanger@countyofessex.ca. If you wish to be notified of the decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington on the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law, you must make a written request to the Clerk, Municipality of Leamington, at the address below or by email at clerks@leamington.ca. Additional information relating to this matter is available, including drafts of the proposed policies and regulations will be made available for public review on the municipal website www.leamington.ca or by contacting Danielle Truax, Manager of Planning Services at dtruax@leamington.ca or by calling 519-326-5761 extension 1405. Dated at the Municipality of Leamington this February 17th, 2021. Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario N8H 1Z1
BUSY WEEKEND FOR FIRE CREWS LEAMINGTON — It was a busy Valentine’s weekend for the Leamington Fire Department, as they dealt with nine fire calls over the weekend, including the one in this photo on Road 3. The 10 pm fire occurred in a large barn and started where the family stored their straw. Three dairy goats perished in the blaze, which was a total loss. As fire crews returned to the station, a call came through for a fire at an apartment building on Talbot Street East, where a fire was contained to a second floor apartment. The apartment fire was deemed suspicious and the Ontario Fire Marshal was called in to investigate. LFD photo
Community Calendar
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 Leamington Half Century Centre is holding a CURB-SIDE ST. PATRICK’S DAY CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER on March 17 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Tickets $20 each and must be purchased by March 2. Tickets available at the Leamington Half Century Centre or call 519-326-2521 for more info. ONGOING MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot Road E. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Next meeting is February 17. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Food and clothing are available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church,
The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580. PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes. PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princess St. (Central 33) Suite 212, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and confidential support - 519-326-0612. Business calls: 519-326-3821.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR IS NOW BACK IN THE SOUTHPOINT SUN To place your event in the Community Calendar... Phone: 519-398-9098 • Email: sun@southpointsun.ca • or drop off at 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington SUBMISSIONS NOT GUARANTEED.
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1926 Model T Ford for $75
Mike Windsor of Gravenhurst, Ontario, is the proud owner of a 1926 Model T Ford which he fully restored. His uncle, Paul Dodington, bought the car for $75 in Orangeville, Ontario, in 1954. Paul was a teenager living in Toronto when he expressed an interest in finding a brass-rad Model T Ford to restore. His parents had a summer property broke his arm when the engine backnear Orangeville and so Paul’s mother fired. The doctor at the local hospiplaced an ad in the Orangeville Banner tal took one look at his arm and said: asking if anyone up that way could help “That’s a Ford fracture!” her son find the car he wanted. After Paul got patched up, his dad A man answered the ad. He knew drove the Model T to their home in Towhere a brass rad T was in a barn but ronto just after Hurricane Hazel had hit had to approach the farmer himself the city. Stalled cars were everywhere because strangers were not welcome. but that Model T with its high road Also, he would require a deposit from clearance sailed right through! the Dodingtons as a down payment to Many years later, Paul passed the secure the deal. car on to his nephew, Mike Windsor in They paid the deposit and were givGravenhurst, who gave the car a full en directions to where the car was restoration. It has now been in the same supposed to be. After spending a day family over 66 years. searching, they realized the man was a I’m always looking for stories. Email billtscam artist and took him to court to resherk@sympatico.ca. trieve their deposit. That’s when they discovered this man had pulled the same scheme on other people. He was found guilty and locked up. As Paul and his parents were driving out of Orangeville, they saw a Model T on someone’s front lawn for sale: a 1926 Tudor. Paul bought it on the spot for $75. Unaccustomed to Paul Dodington at the wheel of his nephew’s Model T. cranking an engine, Paul
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Sports flashbacks: 1995
This week’s flashbacks are from February of 1995. Flyers finished second in league The Leamington Flyers’ 37-9-4 record was amazing this year, but still not good enough for first place in the Western Junior B League standings. They finished their season on Thursday with a 12-2 drubbing of the Windsor Bulldogs, but still finished second behind the Petrolia Jets, who sported a 39-8-2 record for the season. Kevin Pucovsky’s five asissts catapulted him into the Flyers scoring lead for the season. Rob Rosati and Tony Farias each scored hat tricks for the Flyers. Peewees lead series with Belle River The Southpoint Mike Pearce Blazers lead their OMHA playoff series with Belle River by 4-0 mark, after a 3-2 win in Wheatley on Saturday and an 8-5 win in Belle River on Sunday. In Saturday’s game, Rich Segedin, Jason Baclig and Troy Dutot scored the Southpoint goals, with Doug Biekx getting the win in goal. On Sunday, Baclig scored three, with two goals going to Dutot and Mike Williams. Guy Mulholland scored the single. Lions boast five all-stars The LDSS Lions have had five of their hockey players named to the Essex County All-Star team. Lions coach Mike Klym was also named coach of the year. Forwards Keith Bradley, Jason Cornies and David Cornies, along with defenceman Aaron Matthews and goaltender Greg Liebrock, have all been honoured for their play. Cougars win series over Kingsville The Cardinal Carter Cougars Boys’ Hockey Team ousted the Kingsville Cavaliers from playoff contention with a 4-2 victory in the third and final game of their best-of-three series on the weekend. Kingsville won the first game, with the Cougars taking game two. In game three, Cardinal Carter got a pair of goals from Marvin Kruis, while Kenny Paglione and Mike Cowan scored singles. Steve Avelar stood tall in the Cougar nets. The Cavs got goals from Brit Mataschulat and Jeff Miller. Seacliffe beats V.I. In the battle of the hotels, Seacliff defeated the Village Inn by a score of 8-4 in Leamington Men’s Senior Hockey play last week. Seacliffe was led by Rob Pursel, Randy Schiefer and JD Daniels, who each scored twice. Single goals went to Jim McRae and Ken Cobby. The V.I. countered with a pair from Dale Williams. Mike Klym and Space Howe scored the others. Kingsville Novices tie A’burg The Remax Realty Kingsville Novice Travel team hosted Amherstburg Saturday night and skated away with a 1-1 tie. Kings goaltender Mike Davis played well in the net and Chad Slade scored the lone goal to preserve the tie.
Leamington’s championship sign will be coming down soon, with plans to rebuild it near the canteen. Sun photo
Iconic baseball sign coming down LEAMINGTON — The iconic ‘wall of champions’ sign that has occupied the front corner of the Leamington Kinsmen Baseball complex for years, is coming down to make room for parking. The Municipality of Leamington recently notified Leamington District Minor Baseball that space was needed for skate park parking. Kevin Gale, LDMBA President, says the town will be removing the ex-
isting sign and the plan is to re-build a similar structure later this year. “When we looked at the sign, they (the town) didn’t think it would survive a move,” said Gale. “So they asked us to come up with a new sign idea.” The plan is to have aluminium plaques made to represent all of the past OBA champions and leave room for future champions. Gale says it’s undecided where the new sign DEL AVAILIVERY ABLE
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