Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Southpoint Sun - 23
Harness racing round-up
By Nathan Bain The heat did not stop all the dedicated racing fans this past Sunday, August 22 at Leamington, with the handle reaching over the $40,000 mark two weeks in a row. A shout-out to all the fans for continuing to follow all COVID-19 protocols that are in place to keep spectators safe at all times. Sunday’s card of racing was highlighted by one division of the Prospect Series for 3-year-old colt trotters, that took place in the fifth race and was won by Jackson Storm, sired by Kadabra. Jackson Storm sat third until the three-quarters mark, where driver Chris Johnston made the move to the out-
side and drove past at the finish to win by two lengths. The winning horse is owned by Elizabeth Fair and trained by Alan Fair of Ancaster, Ontario. The day also featured a race named for the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society, celebrating 25 years of helping retired racehorses find forever homes. The winner of that event was West River Cindy, who made the front and never looked back the entire mile. She was driven to victory by Tyler Borth in a time of 2:00.2. Live racing returns next Sunday afternoon with a 1pm post time. Pre-registration is not required to attend the races.
Local firm sponsored 1986 stock car
By C. Scott Holland It’s not often that a local business gets to sponsor a successful stock car. Such was the case back in August 1986, when the Land Mercury car dealership was a main sponsor of Don Mallat’s stock car that raced at Windsor’s Checker Flag Raceway and won in its class. Driver Mallat of Windsor took the victory lap after he finished first in the feature race. His car was a 1986 Lincoln Mark VII with a 302 Windsor Ford engine and was in second place (points) in its class in all of Canada. The car was such a success that it was even scheduled to make an appearance at the 1986 Leamington Tomato Fest. Don Mallat with the flag getting ready for his victory lap at Checker Flag Raceway in 1986.
Community Calendar
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 GRIEF SHARE CLASSES - Half Century Centre will be hosting Grief Counselling classes starting Tuesday, September 7 at 1:30 p.m. Please register in advance. Call the Centre at 519-326-2521 or Cliff at 519-816-5449. No cost.
ONGOING Wellness Together Canada offers FREE, 24/7 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT WITH NO WAIT TIMES for Canadians of all ages, in every province and territory and in both official languages. Funded by the Government of Canada. More info at https:// wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA. Phone counselling available 24/7 at 1-866-585-0445. VACCINATION CLINIC TRANSPORTATION SECC IS PROVIDING FREE TRANSPORTATION to/from the clinic. Give us a call at 519-326-8629. Please ensure you have an appointment before calling to arrange transportation. MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - The Mobile Market is a weekly travelling fresh produce market that offers packages of fruits and veggies. The suggested donation is $5 ( all donations go back into purchasing local produce for the Market project.) Join us in Wheatley on Tuesdays from 12:30 - 1:00 pm at the Wheatley Arena. Visit www.mobilemarketck. com or www.facebook.com/mobilemarketck for the latest info. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. 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. COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St.
Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 1424), 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 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. MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-3263821. www.pregnancycentre.net. DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283.
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 5, Leamington
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