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Green Heart Kitchen helps out local organizations
KINGSVILLE — The Green Heart Kitchen has been supplying nutritious meals to elementary school students in Windsor and Es-
sex County since 2012. They recently teamed up with EDF Renewables to launch an eight-week program to bring much-needed food to the Wheatley Area Food Bank. The business is owned by Dennis Rogers, who started Green Heart Kitchen eight years ago in Leamington. After spending six years in Windsor, the Green Heart Kitchen and Green Heart Lunch Club now operate out of their Main St. West location in Kingsville. EDF Renewables, which runs the Romney Wind Farm, recently reached out to Rogers to see if Green Dennis Rogers of Green Heart Kitchen, delivers food boxes to the Wheatley Area Food Bank Heart could help them on Monday. The donations were made possible in supply the Wheatley Food Bank with gropartnership with EDF Renewables. submitted photo ceries.
Derbyshire, William Joseph George (Bill) (Red) 87 years, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2020 at Royal Oak Long Term Care Centre. Beloved husband of the late Norma Derbyshire (Carder 2016). Loving father of Bill (Kathleen) (Matthew McIntyre, Nicholas McIntyre, Alexander Derbyshire, Kristen Derbyshire); Garnet Derbyshire (Jackie); Ken Derbyshire (Barbie) (Lucas, Emily and Michael Derbyshire); Laurie Sanger (Brian) (Ryan Sanger, Stephanie Sanger (Justin Sastaunik), Jaclyn Sanger (Hamza Jafri). Son of the late Joseph and Maude Derbyshire. Dear brother of Marjorie Antaya, Doug Derbyshire, and Jo-Anne Siddall. Predeceased by his siblings Barbara Houchen, Donna Bolton, Robert Derbyshire, John Derbyshire, and Harold Derbyshire. He will be missed by his sister-in-law Betty Carder and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill was a life-long farmer, growing tomatoes for H.J. Heinz and also retired from there after 33 years of dedicated service. Bill was a well respected Councillor for the Town of Leamington for 30 years. He was well known for BBQing hot dogs on Halloween night and made it a tradition, serving families for almost 50 years. He was a life-long member of Hillman United Church. Bill helped the Goodfellows with Christmas Baskets for many years. He was a staunch member of the Liberal Party, often wearing red wherever he went. Bill also coached hockey and baseball in Leamington. In recent years, Bill went to Pardoville and bought berries for staff and residents of all the retirement homes he lived in. Bill was known for his generous donation of vegetables to all those driving by. Due to current circumstances, a private family funeral service was held. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank the staff at Southgate Residence, Seacliff Manor and Royal Oak for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made Erie Shores Hospice, Hillman United Church or your local Food Bank would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631). Share words of comfort or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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They’ve partnered together to drop 8-10 food boxes at the food bank every Monday. They are currently in their second week of the program. Green Heart started with the breakfast program at Kingsville Public School and now have 30 elementary schools across the county that take advantage of their nutritional programs. “It’s amazing when people come together,” says Rogers. Area farmers, greenhouses, individuals and organizations have all donated to help out with fresh produce, food and monetary help. “It’s really cool that they’ve all helped out,” said Rogers. “We’ve had an unbelievable response from the community.” Green Heart does over 100 food boxes per week now in the various programs they are involved in. To help, you can go to their website at greenheartkitchen.ca and click on their donation food box or health hero meal to donate.
Marentette, Rose Marie (nee Bechard)
82 years passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Sun Parlor Home. Beloved wife of the late Remie (2010). Loving mother to Gary (Debbie), John (Janet), Jo-Ann Attwell ProofMiner of obituary to run (Rick), Elaine (the late Dan), Nancy MacDonald (Dan). Special May grandmother 13, 2020 to 9 grandchildren Corey Southpoint Sun (Courtney), Trevor (Priscilla), $100, plus(Kevin), $13 hst = $113 Tyler (Rachel), Melissa David, Craig (Alicia), Chris, Colette, Cheyenne; and 11 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Leo and Angela Bechard. Dear sister of John (the late Patricia), the late Edward (Angela), the late James (Muriel) the late Robert Anyand changes please(Pauline); email and sister-inlaw of Regeansun@southpointsun.ca Nantais, the late Clem (the late Linda), the late Donald (Joan), Shirley Trudell (Dan), Stanley (Helen). Rose Marie is survivedThanks. by many nieces and nephews. Mom enjoyed gardening and was known by many as Tootsie and Little Grandma. The family would like to thank the staff at Rosewood Erie Glen and the 3rd Floor at the Sun Parlor Home for the wonderful care given to Rose Marie. If you wish to make a memorial donation, the family has asked that donations, made by cheque, to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. A private family graveside service will be held at Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Staples. A memorial service to celebrate Rose Marie’s life will be held at a later date. Family & Friends may share their memories or leave an online condolence at www.reidfuneralhome.ca or by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Letter to the Editor
Writer wants more common courtesy
Dear Editor: To put it delicately, I got in a bit of a ‘discussion’ with another driver in the drive-thru lane at the Leamington west Tim Hortons this morning. I realize that in these current times, some will just write me off as being ‘petty’, but here is the background: My wife and I went through the drive-thru line (which I would seldom or never do in normal times). We were picking up a coffee to drink while watching the water from alongside Seacliff Park before walking our dog in the park (a pursuit which we are happy we can still do, provided social distancing etc. is followed). We followed the proper directions to enter and follow the drive-thru, but when I was the second or third car who did not allow a fellow to enter the line from a short cut he had taken through the middle of the parking lot, he chose to question my manners because I did not let him into the line. I suspect that if he had followed the proper procedure, he would have been two or three cars ahead of me. My reply to him was that the polite thing to do would have been to follow the proper route. Obviously I was not in a hurry, so that was not my reason for being stubborn, as one or two drivers ahead of me had already been. I realize that in these times, it is all the more important for all of us to get along, but I also believe getting along would be much easier if everyone would follow the set out procedures. I’m not out much these days, so I’m not seeing a lot of behaviours that contradict the rules, but I’m sure there are many. I realize that the behaviour I encountered does not completely match the one that is one of my ‘pet peeves’. I suspect the fellow I interacted with this morning would be the type of driver, who when faced with a lane closure on Highway 401 or other four lane highway, speeds up in the closing lane and goes as far as they can before forcing their way into the open lane at the last minute, thus undoing all that had been gained by the actions of more polite drivers who merged into the open lane at the first appropriate opportunity. I noted that the car behind me allowed the driver in behind me.Proof I suspect that person of obituary toeither run wrote me off as a ‘cranky old man’ or couldn’t be bothered continuing the point that I and one or two other drivers ahead Mayto13, 2020 of me had been trying make. Common courtesy and following Southpoint Sun rules and procedures are important at $13 all times, never so impor$100, plus hst = but $113 tant as in the times we find ourselves right now. Ron Haley, Leamington
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