Wednesday, December 29, 2021
2021 - THE YEAR IN REVIEW
OCTOBER
Underground survey launched in Wheatley Work crews were on site Tuesday to conduct a geophysical survey of the area surrounding the August 26 explosion site. Chatham-Kent General Manager of Engineering and Infrastructure Services Thomas Kelly said the survey will employ ground penetration radar and electromagnetic technology to map the subsurface and provide detailed information on soil features, non-metallic
objects and the exact location of any abandoned steel cased wells. Day of reflection at Point Pelee Thursday, September 30 marked the first official Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, created to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, along with their families and communities. It is Canada’s newest federal statutory holiday, made through legislative
NOVEMBER
Remembrance Day challenges for Legion The 2021 Remembrance Day ceremony in Wheatley will be held at Two Creeks Conservation Area on November 11. Branch 324 Past-President Bill Robertson spoke to the Sun last week about the challenges facing Wheatley’s 2021 service.
seemed like Halloweens-of-old at the corner of Danforth Avenue and Hayward Street in Leamington. By 8 pm, over 500 trickor-treaters had scored some treats from what is quickly becoming Leamington’s best decorated Halloween, Christmas and Canada Day address.
Ghouls just wanna have fun For a couple of hours on Sunday evening, it
Emotions high in Wheatley meeting Emotions were running high at the first in-person
amendments in June of this year.
Vipers spoil Flyers home opener For the first time in two years, the Leamington Jr. B Flyers played a home opener and had a crowd of 265 local fans watching. The youthful Flyers — many of whom were suiting up for regular season action at home — appeared to get better as the contest went on but lost 3-1 to the LaSalle Vipers. Despite the low score, both teams displayed Wheatley Community Meeting on Wednesday, November 3, with residents demanding answers to questions and officials giving further updates on the investigation into the August 26 explosion. About 150 people showed up at Talbot Trail Golf Course to meet with various municipal and government officials in the meeting organized by the Active Citizens of Wheatley group. NOVEMBER CONT’D ON PAGE 13
Community Calendar
JANUARY Beginning January 11 or 14 at 1:30 amp, GRIEF SHARE CLASSES will begin at the Half Century Centre. There is no charge for these classes. Call 519-326-2521 after January 4 to register, or call Cliff at 519816-5449. ONGOING MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED at the Leamington Half Century Club to join in the weekly singalong every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Drop in if interested (160 Talbot St. E.). Call 519-326-2521 for more info. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-7907739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519326-2388. Everyone welcome. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meeting dates are December 8 and 22. 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. STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group.
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. 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 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. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519999-1234. 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 519-3260612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE PROGRAMS - Located at 1860 Division Rd N., Kingsville. Call 226-773-5830 for more information. Counselling Service with Diane O’Brien — Diane provides counselling in many areas by appointment only. Milk Bag Creations — Help turn clean milk bags into woven mats to be used by those in need. 10 am until noon. Yarn Social Time — Bring your project and enjoy time with others. 10
am until noon. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Centre Café – gather to meet friend or just have a coffee and snack on us. Free wifi. 9 am until noon. Advocacy Services — Confidential assistance to help you access available services. 9 am until noon. Computer Kiosk — Use of computer for residents for such tasks as completing a resume, printing off documents etc. 9 am until noon. Tai Chi — A class for everyone. Join instructor Greg as he leads the class through various tai chi moves. 10 am to 11 am. Self Defence — All ages and skill levels. Greg kicks it up a notch with karate style moves. 10 am to 11 am. Tutoring with Jennifer — Math and language tutoring for children in primary/junior grades. Contact the centre to reserve. 4 pm. 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 ChathamKent 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. 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 1-866585-0445.
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
some heavy bodychecking throughout the contest, but for the Flyers, a two-minute defensive lapse around the 13-minute mark of the opening frame allowed the visiting Vipers to tab all the goals they would need for the victory.
Gas levels up in Wheatley again Gas levels in Wheatley spiked on Friday, October 8 with monitors going off at the blast site at 4 am. Members of Chatham-Kent Fire Services, the Provincial Hazmat
Team and Golder Associates were at the scene and sent samples of the gas to lab facilities in Windsor for a full analysis. As of Friday mid-morning, H2S gas was still being detected at the site. Sharks win opener With a paid attendance of 248 fans, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks hosted the Dresden Kings in their 2021-22 home opener on Wednesday, October 6. On hand to drop the ceremonial first puck were members of the Wheatley Fire Department.
Participants in Kingsville’s Santa Claus Parade.
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After falling behind 1-0 in the first, the Sharks struck for eight straight goals in their 8-1 victory.
Kingsville Military Museum grand reopening The Kingsville Military Museum had humble beginnings 45 years ago when a number of Legionnaires from Branch 188 had a meeting on the memorabilia that the branch possessed. From that a semi-trailer was brought in as a mobile museum and the Kingsville Military Museum was born.
