10 - Southpoint Sun
Council rejects temporary use change LEAMINGTON — At a public meeting to determine if a local greenhouse operator could get a temporary use zoning by-law approved for housing farm workers, Leamington Council agreed with administration’s recommendation to deny the request. The property in question — at 6 Georgia Avenue — has been housing farm workers since 2016. But that use does not fall within the town’s official plan, and the deadline for owners to meet the standards set forth last year with the Boarding House and Farm Worker Dwellings by-law
was not met, according to administration. While a valid Leamington Fire Services safety plan was signed off in October 2020 for 30 occupants, council felt that this property should not be housing that many people. There are two buildings on the property — a two-storey home and a large garage — both of which have been serving as homes for a couple dozen farm workers in recent years. Jackie Lassaline — representing the grower, Great Lakes Greenhouses — said that the temporary use tag would give
the farm time to get proper housing arranged for the workers in question. The temporary use bylaw is usually good for three years. “Through the temporary use by-law, the landowner would be able to establish home accommodations on the home farm,” she said. Mark Reimer, also representing Great Lakes, said that the home farm will have new bunkhouses constructed and they will bring all their workers to the farm once that is complete. He said they are working on plans for a wastewater treatment plant on the farm, as well
as working with an engineering firm on plans for the bunkhouses. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has been conducting annual inspections of the property on Georgia and recent reports have varied. In 2019, the health unit approved the property for 15 occupants in the main dwelling and 14 in the secondary building. In 2020, the health unit approved only four in the main building and four in the secondary unit. Then in 2021, the health unit approved four in the main building and 14 in the secondary building. While there were no written objections submitted from members of the public with regard to
Robert “Bob” Butler
Thomas Patrick Clinton July 13, 1948 – April 24, 2022
On Sunday, April 24, 2022, after fighting a short but brave battle with cancer, Thomas Patrick Clinton passed away peacefully in Leamington, Ontario, at the Erie Shores Hospice with his loving wife of 46 years, Debbie, at his side. Tom was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, the youngest child of Elmer and Helen Clinton. Tom grew up in the town of Aylmer, Ontario, where he graduated from both the McGregor Public School and the East Elgin Secondary School. Tom worked for a few years for the Ford Motor Company in St. Thomas, Ontario, and then earned a degree from Mohawk College and went to work for the Canadian Federal Government until his retirement in 2008. The cherished husband of Debbie (nee Irvine), father of Lisa and Michael, and grandfather of Lily and Nicholas. Predeceased by his parents Helen and Elmer of Aylmer and his sisters Katie Guest and Marion Williams. Tom is survived by his sisters Norma Wilson and Billie St. Clair, and his brother Edwin Walter Clinton. Per his wishes, Tom’s ashes will be interred above his father’s grave in Aylmer. Tom was a huge muscle car enthusiast and finally bought his Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Shaker in 2015. He loved talking about cars and attending every car show he could get to. Lake Havasu City, Arizona, was where Tom and his beloved wife Debbie spent many winter vacations before his retirement, and six months a year after his retirement, at the home they owned on the island in Lake Havasu City. He loved watching the power boats race down the lake. Donations in memory of Tom may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631). Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Robert “Bob” Butler passed away peacefully at the age of 82 at the Sun Parlor Home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Devoted husband to Carol (Quick) of 55 years. Loving father of Jim and Rob (Christina). Cherished grandfather of Clarke, Kenzie, Brandon and Alyssa. Dear brother to John Butler (late Ruth). As per Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place with a private service to follow. Memorial donations made to the Humane Society of Windsor-Essex County or to the family would be appreciated by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Proof of obituary to run Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
May 04, 2022 Southpoint Sun $200 plus $26 HST = $226
Patricia Marie Poulton
Patricia Marie Poulton (Young), of Exeter, age 74, passed away Any changes please email peacefully with family by her side at Jessica’s sun@southpointsun.ca House Residential Hospice, Exeter, on Thanks. Monday, April 25, 2022. Beloved wife of Douglas James Poulton for 54 years. Loved mother and mother-inlaw of Patricia and Bruce Knapper of Belwood, Richard and Lynnette Poulton of Port Carling, and Jason and Cheralyn Poulton of Coronach, Saskatchewan. Cherished grandma of Wyatt Poulton, Conner and Bethany Poulton, and Alexandria Poulton and her fiancé Mikey. Treasured great-grandma of Jaida. Forever loved daughter of the late Harry (2001) and Evelyn (York) Young of Leamington. Dear sister-in-law of Marjorie Barnes of Arkona, Kenneth and Nancy Poulton of St. Thomas, Sharon and Dan McLean of Thedford, Allan and Pam Poulton of Ilderton. Remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her brother Randy Young and brother-inlaw Glen Barnes. At Patricia’s request, cremation has taken place. Visitation was at Emmanuel Baptist Church Exeter, 40007 Kirkton Road (Centralia), on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by the Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Private interment at Arkona Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Exeter, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
the request, the town’s planning department recommended that council deny the request based on sewer capacity and other factors. Mayor Hilda MacDonald was the most vocal of all the council members when it came time to discuss the request. “This is not acceptable in my community,” she said. “Thirty people in a house? No!” Mayor MacDonald went on to say that besides the obvious sewer capacity overload, she had to think about the neighbourhood. “This is the reason we voted the boarding house by-law in,” she said. “I find it beyond comprehension that we are doing
this in Canada, Ontario or in Leamington in particular.” MacDonald said the community has made it clear that they want the practice of putting so many people into residential houses to stop. “That’s based on feedback from the residents that live in this community,” she said. Councillor Tim Wilkinson agreed, saying he supported the recommendation to deny the temporary use. Council voted unanimously to deny the request, with Councillor Trevor Jones declaring a pecuniary interest and therefore did not participate in the discussion or the vote.
Joanne Steckly
Joanne Steckly, 83 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2022 at her home. Loving mother of Tracey Bruner (Kim) and Carol Balestrieri. Cherished grandmother of Ian ( Joss) andProof Mike (Sara), great of and obituary to run grandmother of Chase. Daughter of the late Jean and Sam Wallace. MayHickmott 04, 2022 Dear sister of Erma ( Jim), Don WallaceSouthpoint ( Joanne), late Tom Sun Wallace (Debbie), Linda$26 Wallace $200 plus HSTand= Paul $226 Wallace. She will be missed by many step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. changes please email Joanne Any liked to attend jamborees, going camping, listening to music, crafting and working in her garden. sun@southpointsun.ca A private family burial has taken place at Evergreen Thanks. Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the ALS Society would be appreciated by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Elizabeth “Betsy” Gradwell Proof of obituary to run
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Betsy Gradwell on Saturday, December May 04, 2022 4, 2021, at 87 years of age at Erie Shores HealthCare.Southpoint Sun $200of plus $26 Beloved wife the late BillHST = $226 Gradwell (2022). Dear mother of Al Gradwell ( Joyce), Wayne Any changes please email Gradwell (Kathy) and Paul sun@southpointsun.ca Gradwell (Lisa). Loving GG of Thanks. Andrea, Tyler (Ashley), Meghan (Greg), Kerra (Mike), Lauryn, Alycia (Kyle), Abbey, Katelyn, Ryan, and great-grandma of Tamaria and Janessa. Dear sister of Wilfred Barnet (Mary Jane), late Bill Barnet (late Bev) and late Helen McDonald (late Arthur). Betsy was a vibrant and social person. She was involved with Erie Ramblers, Leamington United Church and many Sherk Complex activities. She loved her walking group and the “Coffee Club”. She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother and family meant everything to her. She will be forever remembered and loved by many. A Memorial Service will be held at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington United Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
