8 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Local real estate professional giving back to the community
Deacon John Vezina, left and Stephanie Heaton will welcome you to the St. Vincent De Paul Leamington Conference Food Bank at St. Michael’s Church. Sun photo
Food bank looking for needy families By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — The Society of St. Vincent De Paul St. Michael’s Leamington Conference Food Bank has received a large shipment of canned goods, courtesy of SunBrite Foods to supplement their already large assortment of food.
Deacon John Vezina and his volunteer crew have filled the basement of St. Michael’s Church on Elliott Street far beyond their regular food pantry and are awaiting families in need. Six large skids of canned goods arrived last week, which added up to
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over 10,000 cans of various products. “We have the food,” said Deacon John. “We want people to know it’s here.” He said that the community has been great about responding with donations, but now they need families in need to come forward. The Food Bank is located at the John Street entrance of St. Michael’s Church in Leamington. They are open on Wednesdays from 12-1 pm and 5-6pm and again on Saturdays from 10-12 pm. Call 226-340-7233 during off-hours and they will be glad to help you.
By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Century 21 Erie Shores real estate agent Crystal Collard is going above and beyond in her quest to help her community front line workers. She has donated about 250 reusable, washable and embroidered masks. Each mask bears the phrase ‘Stronger Together’. Over the past couple of weeks, Collard was able to deliver an array of masks to several different hospitals, shelters and local clinics, just in time for National Nursing Week. “We all need to gain a greater appreciation for the important role and chal-
lenges faced by the front line,” she said. With her goal to donate as many masks as she possibly can, Collard is well on her way to helping protect those on the front line. “They put us first before themselves and their families,” she said. “I feel like it’s the least we can do to make them feel safer. We need them to be safe.” Collard wanted to say thank you to those on the front line and it also allows the mother of two to provide a great lesson for her children. Of course, she hopes it will encourage others to give. “This is my family and I, saying thank you to every single person still working who is considered essential,” she said.
Crystal Collard makes a donation to Erie Shores HealthCare. Arms Bumanlag, ESHC’s Director of Communications and Media Relations gladly accepts the masks. submitted photo
Provincial parks get okay to re-open TORONTO — In somewhat of a surprise move, Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario Parks and conservation reserves were allowed to re-open on Monday, May 11. They are now safe to open for limited day use, but may not yet be used for camping. The re-opening covers 340 provincial parks and 295 conservation reserves across the province. This number in-
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cludes Wheatley Provincial Park, which will officially re-open on Friday, May 15. Only certain recreational activities will be allowed, such as walking, hiking, biking and bird watching. All parks will be free to access until the end of May. All facilities and buildings will be closed to the public, including washrooms.
IN MEMORIAM
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May 16th 2020
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In Loving Memory of
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TrembLay
May 15, 1968 - July 3, 2008
I think of you in silence,
80 80 Wishing a wonderful husband, father and grandfather A very blessed Happy 80th Birthday Love You So Very Much!
Larry
I often speak your name But all I have is memories and your picture in a frame Your resting place I visit and put flowers there with care But no one knows the heartache as I turn and leave you there. Love forever, Mom & family
