Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Southpoint Sun - 17A
LOCAL BUSINESSES BOOST TOYS 4 TOTS
LEAMINGTON — Local real estate broker Patricia Pedreira of Royal Lepage Binder Real Estate partnered with DJ’s Auto Spa and Detailing to collect a total of 414 toys, plus 96 more at the annual Santa Claus Parade. Patricia says that with three kids of her own, the cause is very near and dear to her heart and she wishes for no child to go without a gift under the Christmas tree. They also presented Toys 4 Tots with $1,000 in cash donations. Pedreira, left, poses under the Royal Lepage office tree with DJ’s Auto Spa owner, Jeff Reneau. Submitted photo
NEW SECURITY COMPANY IN WHEATLEY
WHEATLEY — Wheatley residents may have recently noticed a more active security service presence around the evacuation zone. Hughes Intelligence, with its head office in Sarnia, is now overseeing security at the four main roadblocks. Site supervisor Jennifer Scott can be seen actively rotating between on-site personnel. Jennifer encourages residents to report any suspicious activity. Their focus is to be actively seen in the community and resolve any issues immediately. She notes residents have been very positive with her and the on-site staff. SUN photo by Greg Coulter
Two killed in Highway 77 collision
LIONS CLUB SUPPORTS TOYS 4 TOTS
LEAMINGTON – Leamington Lions Club member Dennis Edmondson (left) recently presented a cheque to Lorne Bradt, chairperson of Leamington and Area Toys 4 Tots. The Lions Club raised the funds through bingos at Chances Gaming Lounge. Submitted photo
LEAMINGTON — A two-vehicle collision on Friday, December 3 has claimed the life of two local residents. At approximately 5:38 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment along with Essex-Windsor EMS and Leamington Fire Department responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 77, north of County Road 14 in the Municipality of Leamington.
The collision occurred between a semitruck and an SUV. Highway 77 was closed for several hours as investigators secured the scene. The two occupants of the SUV were pronounced deceased at the scene. Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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