8 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
2021 - THE YEAR IN REVIEW
JUNE
Flags lowered for residential school victims Local municipalities, including Leamington, Kingsville and Chatham-Kent, are flying their flags at half-mast this week and into next, to honour the 215 children who perished at the Kamloops Residential School.
“Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Blessing of the Bikes included fellowship, bands and a barbecue,” said Rick Dawson, technical and communication leader for the church, “but for the second year in a row, it was scaled down to a drive-thru blessing and ride.”
The remains of 215 children were unearthed last week, prompting officials and Canadians at large to wonder if other former residential schoolgrounds hold the same secrets. Gas leak causes state of emergency in Wheatley Emergency crews are still on scene in down-
Patio opening at The Beach House in June.
CARD OF THANKS
! u o y k n a h T ErniE SorrEll
Words are not enough to say thank you to everyone following Ernie’s passing. To the friends and family members who wrote such kind words on the Reid Funeral Home notice. To family and friends from far and near for the many phone calls, cards, emails, letters, flowers, and donations made to charities. To Dr. Alan Russell and Dr. Suzanne Farooqui of Leamington, Dr. Sowmil Mehta, Dr. Ron Sorensen and Dr. Earl Morgan of Windsor, Dr. Don Fiander and his staff at the Windsor Retina Center for the years he was a patient there. The numerous nurses, E.R. doctors, staff, technicians and the staff at the Cancer Centre who came into our lives over the 12 years that Ernie battled with various health issues. Thanks so much to all of you. The paramedics who came to our home to transport him to Erie Shores HealthCare, and Hotel Dieu and Met hospitals in Windsor. We cannot thank you enough for the kindness and patience you showed to us. The staff at the St. Elizabeth Clinic at Erie Shores and the V.O.N. nurses who treated him at home over those years. To Chief John Quennell and the Kingsville Fire Service for the kindness you have shown to Shayne and his family. To Kevin and Christie Reid and your staff, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the kindness you have shown through the loss of a great husband, father, Koro, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Gloria, Jamie & Jacqui, Shayne & Lianne, Danny & Monica, Hayden & Sinead, Shea, Seth & Tate, Pearl, Joanne & Eilene
town Wheatley as the gas leak crisis of 2021 moves into its sixth day. What started with a local resident calling in a strong rotten egg odour last Wednesday, June 2, eventually became a state of emergency for the village. As many as 27 residents have been displaced as officials work toward a solution.
IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of
Randy Lamotte
Nov. 27, 1959 - Dec. 20, 1981
Dec. 24, 2936 - April 18, 2021
Love Nola, Laurie, Chris, Wendy, Jeff and families
IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of
In Loving Memory of
Debbie Cobby
September 15, 1954 – January 4, 2017
Vaccine rollout provides shot in the arm for businesses With COVID-19 vaccinations rolling out all across the region, the Ontario Roadmap to Reopening has reached Step 1, with Step 2 within reach in a little over two week’s time. Last Friday, Step 1 arrived three days earlier than expected, ushering in open patios and allowing retailers who had been deemed non-essential to open their doors to limited patrons. Neighbours tired of speeding motoroists Residents in the southernmost part of Leamington are tired of speeding cars, squealing tires and careless drivers. In particular, the neighbours along Forest Avenue near Seacliff Park have had enough. Froggy and Lisa Plourde have lived in
Evacuation order lifted in Wheatley After 17 days of uncertainty and being displaced, 27 Wheatley residents and several business owners were allowed back into the their homes and buildings on Saturday, June 19. The June 2 detection of sour gas closed several businesses and forced residents out of their homes as Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff declared a state of emergency. Minor soccer prepares for summer season Soccer balls will be kicked this summer after all. Leamington Minor Soccer has announced that they will be holding a summer season of soccer starting July 12 at the local soccer pitch. According to association Vice President Bob Rumble, they are looking forward to cautiously opening the season. Ontario moves into Step 2 early Last week, the provincial government announced that the province would be moving into Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopen beginning today, Wednesday, June 30. With regard to gathering, residents are now allowed a maximum of five people indoors and 25 outdoors under the guidelines.
Happy 65 Anniversary th
PETER & GERARDA BLOKKER ~ December 29 ~
December 31, 2017
Loved and missed by Bill and family
Joseph Lamotte
Celebrating Christmas with you both in our hearts and minds. We hope you know that you are loved and missed every day of the year.
IN MEMORIAM
CeCile edwards
Beautiful day for Blessing of the Bikes You may have seen many motorcycles out for a ride on Sunday, June 6 with the annual Hogs for Hospice Blessing of the Bikes. The event, held in partnership with the First Lutheran Church in Kingsville, ran from 11-1 p.m. at the church located on Spruce Street.
Hospital eases visitor restrictions Based on the increased vaccination rates across Essex County and Chatham-Kent and a decrease in regional COVID-19 infection rates, Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) has eased visitor restrictions at the hospital, effective last Thursday, June 3.
their house on Forest Avenue for 14 years and they say that traffic has increased dramatically in recent times. “It’s quadrupled in the last few years,” said Froggy. “The weekends are absolutely crazy.”
We Miss You Our hearts still ache with sadness, and many tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain. To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again. Love Ken, Chris, Dawn, Peyton, Brooklyn, Derek, Krista & Conor
Peter & Gerarda were married December 29, 1956 at St. Michaels Church, Leamington. They have 7 children, 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A celebration will be held at a later date. Love you Dad and Mom, your children.
