Wednesday, December 23, 2020
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Point Pelee closing for deer reduction January 7-21 LEAMINGTON — Point Pelee National Park will be closed to visitors from January 7 through January 22, 2021 to conduct deer population reduction activities. The reduction will be carried out by Parks Canada staff and Caldwell First Nation. The park will open again as usual on January 22, 2021. According to Parks Canada, a high population of white-tailed deer is a serious threat to forest and savannah health at Point Pelee National Park. Through over-browsing, the deer in the park are consuming and damaging native plants faster than they can regenerate — threatening the health of the Carolinian Forest — which is home to a number of species at risk such as the Red Mulberry Tree, Eastern-wood pewee, and Eastern Fox Snake. Deer are also jeopardizing efforts to restore the Lake Erie Sand Spit Savannah, a globally rare ecosystem that supports 25% of the species at risk in the park. Based on over 30 years of research and monitoring, a healthy and balanced environment at Point Pelee National Park would ideally support 24 to 32 deer, says Parks Canada. A series of mild winters with light snow cover and a lack of natural predators, such as wolves and cougars, have allowed the park’s white-tailed deer population to grow to two-times higher than what can be sustained. Population reduction is reserved for situations of absolute necessity and
CHRISTMAS DAY - DECEMBER 25 A Christmas invitation to those who will be alone (or those who will go without) please join us for our 26th annual Christmas Dinner. Available for pickup at 12:00 noon at the Church of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican) 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Call 519-326-3111 to register by December 24th by noon. Registration required for pickup and delivery. Delivery available to shut-in Leamington, Wheatley, Kingsville area only. There is no cost or obligation. ONGOING MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 10:30 11:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else.
519.398.9098 sun@southpointsun.ca
Parks Canada has been collaborating with Caldwell First Nation for a number of years to actively manage the deer population to protect the park’s sensitive ecosystems. A dedicated COVID-19 Mitigation Plan has been developed in accordance with public health guidance and will be implemented to ensure the safety of staff and Caldwell First Nation partners in limiting the spread of COVID-19. For up-to-date information on park closures, please visit the Parks Canada’s website at www.pc.gc.ca/pelee.
This whitetail buck was recently photographed in Point Pelee National Park. Sun photo
Community Calendar
NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 24TH COMMUNITY LIVING ESSEX COUNTY, Giving Season Campaignis on now. All donations made online at www.canadahelps.org/en/giv3/17996 and contributions made to Community Living Essex County from Tuesday, Dec 1st to Thursday, Dec 24th will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $8,000 by matching corporate partner, Libro Credit Union.
194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2 Leamington
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COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4-5 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 ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. December dates are the 9th and 23rd. 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. 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: 519-3263821.
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.
