Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Sisters Jasmine and Jaden Burke, both Cardinal Carter students, got down into this culvert along the trailway to get a few items collected. SUN photo
Youth do trail clean-up
LEAMINGTON — About 25 students showed up for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) Community Clean-up on Friday, November 12. The group met at Lakeside Marina and proceeded up the Greenway Trail to Oak Street, filling several garbage bags along the way. The students — representing a number of area high schools — scoured the ditches along the path and came up with some interesting items, like sunglasses, a clock, and tons of masks and water bottles. Current MYAC chair, Morgan Robinson, was pleased with the turnout. “I’m very happy with the response,” she said. “This is so great.” She said the idea came together when the committee was brainstorming ideas to help the community, while still keeping the focus on climate and environment. They offered community hours and sent out the invites. They were joined by Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke, OPP Constable Katherine Burt and a foursome of Leamington firefighters. The full garbage bags were a welcome sight for Morgan Robinson, who said they are planning another clean-up in the spring.
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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324 and Ladies Auxiliary would like to express sincere thanks and appreciation to the people of Wheatley and Leamington and the surrounding area for the generous show of support received during the 2021 Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Day Service.
We would also like to acknowledge and thank the following: • Clergy and others for their participation in the Remembrance Day ceremony • Those who sponsored wreaths • Local schools, businesses, churches, groups and individuals for their Remembrance Day tributes and programs • The groups, businesses and individuals who made donations to the Poppy Trust Fund • All who displayed Poppy Boxes at their facilities • Special thanks to the groups and individuals who enabled Wheatley Legion to hold a Remembrance Day Service and time of fellowship this year.
