10 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Schools to resume in-person learning on January 17
ONTARIO — Reports came out on Monday that Ontario will return their students to in-person learning effective Monday, January 17. The province halted in-person learning after the Christmas break with an announcement on January 3, due to rising numbers of the Omicron variant. At the time, it was announced that January 17 would be the target date for return to school, but would be dependent upon COVID case and hospitalization counts across the province. Ontario reported 16,528 new cases on Tuesday, January 10. An official announcement from the government of Ontario was expected after the Sun’s press deadline.
Kingsville extends Fantasy of Lights
KINGSVILLE — The Town of Kingsville is extending the Fantasy of Lights Festival by keeping the lights on at Lakeside Park and Cottam Rotary Park until January 26. The festival was initially set to conclude on January 4. “We could all use a little extra brightness in our lives right now,” said Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos. “We hope people will see this as a good opportunity to spend more time enjoying the park with their family, get some much-needed exercise, and experience the mental health benefits associated with both those activities.” Lights and decorations throughout the town will also remain up. The Kingsville Express train will not be operating due to current provincial restrictions. The town reminds park visitors that outdoor groups are limited to ten people and asks everyone to maintain appropriate social distancing.
Thank You
The Wheatley Community Chest, would like to Thank the entire Town of Wheatley along with all of the continued supporters. This year has been trying to say the very least, we are sending prayers and strength to the downtown business owners and evacuated home owners and renters. This year has been one of our very best for support of food and toys, this just goes to express just how generous people are in the time of a crisis. We were a bit late getting started this year as sending request letters out for donations was something we really had to think about. Everyone has been pushed to their limits over the pasted couple of years. First of all trying to manage through covid and now the devastation from the explosion of our entire downtown core. Most of us are wondering what next? Well this was what came next, I had multiple calls, texts and emails from people willing to donate toys, food, money, time and a building to work from. Once again Marie and myself were taken back at the generosity from everyone. Our list starts here, Wheatley Area Public School, East Mersea Public School who held a fund raiser selling Wheatley Strong bracelets and raised a total of $3062.82 plus food, toy and health and beauty aids. The Talbot Street United Church is always very giving with a donation of funds along with numerous volunteers, that have worked with us for years. Even their grandchildren are always there to help. Thank goodness younger hands are definitely appreciated. Wheatley Community groups including, The Wheatley Firefighters, Wheatley Lions and The Wheatley Swans, Wheatley Legion, Brand #324, Two Creeks association, Friday Night Darts, Wheatley Ladies Breakfast Club. Thanking The Wheatley Golf course and their board for letting us pack our baskets in the downstairs and store food there until it can be transported to The Resource Center. Lil Hills for being so kind and accommodating going in and out continuously. Business donations received from 10-Tech Industrial Inc., Johnson Net & Twine, EDF-Romney Wind, Dillon Consulting, Chatham Ontario (Wendy Belise) Brown, Weil’s Food Processing, John O Foods Inc., Simmons Fishery, Loop’s Fishery, Bowman’s Feeds, Ashley’s Gardens, Wheatley Social Group and Giant Tiger for being more then accommodating and giving us a discount on our entire bill. Personal shopping, adopting families and donations, Lianne Imeson and her many friends have once again shown their support with making Christmas amazing for these families. Wheatley Swans, Kim, Darren and Megan Mercer, Mercers Service Station, shop, wrap and make everything so special. We had 2 young brothers from Leamington that adopted 2 families which was truly wonderful. Dave Bilham sold Wheatley strong ornaments and also gave ornaments to all families receiving a basket. Rob & June Epplett, Roger & Marylynn Dundas, Dale and Ann Pickle, Leonard Omstead, Nancy & Bob Plumb, Julie, Matt & Courtney Reid, Janis and Rob Willan, Lucy Oliveria, Deb & Gary Wenzler, Quinn Bowman for the collection and organizing the Food Drive also suppling us with numerous books, Bill Derbyshire, Bob Toews, Sharon Loop, Karen Gardner, Pam & Gene Pulley, Scott and Nancy Urquhart, Food donated by Leamington Goodfellows, Al Mathews. Shopping and packing volunteers, Tim Jackson & family, Claudette Sykes, Kim Brissette, Chelle Chatterton, Sherry Soulliere, Tyler Clark, Tyler Lamb, Tyler Loop, Mackenzie Loop, Satchel Brower and Kyle Bowman, drivers and delivery crews, Wheatley Shark Team, Gerry Hatt, Wes Brower, Kenny Dawson, Scott Makey & Rob Willan, Adam Hatt, Tyler Lamb, Thomas Matier, Rick Woelk, Terry Taylor, Dave Dent. Please if I have left anyone out at all this is truly not intentional, please accept my apologies. Just a note to everyone that helped in any way, we actually had families come in to pick up that had been evacuated that actually broke down at the generosity from our community. This year has tested everything we have in us as human beings to help support each other and be Thank full for what we have. - Marie & Tracy -
Clair Chase 1931 – 2022
After a long courageous battle of multiple cancers, Clair Chase has passed away peacefully at Hospice in Leamington at the age of 91, with his children and their spouses by his side. Affectionately known by a lot of his friends and neighbors along Point Pelee Drive and throughout Leamington as “Chase”. For years Clair could be seen walking his dogs (Boo and Boo 2) along Point Pelee Drive. During the final years of his life, he would spend most of his time on his recliner with his cat Lucky. Loving husband of Theresa Chase (the 1st Lady of Point Pelee Drive, 2013). Son of predeceased Everett Chase and Helen Chase (Wilkinson). Brother of Jack Chase (2021), Clifford Chase (2015) and Don Chase (2002). Father of Michael and Darlene (Higgins) Chase, Randy and Bev (Lavigne) Chase, Danny and Cathy (Bedal) Chase, Kevin (1988) and Laurie (and Ken Niefer) Chase, and stepfather to Colette Lassaline Cope. Grandfather of Dave and Miranda Bilek (Chase), Jason and Kimberly (Rebelo) Chase, Matt and Shanna Lavigne and Greg Chase, and Jessie and Chantel Cope. Great-grandfather to Chase and Mila Bilek, Tia and Brayden Chase and Zeph Cope. Clair was a loving father and dedicated husband for more than 60 years before his wife passed. As a dedicated and hard-working employee, Clair worked diligently at the H.J. Heinz company for nearly four decades. A lover of nature and avid outdoorsman who spent many years guiding hunting and fishing trips at Camp Missanabie on Dog Lake in Northern Ontario. His spectacular garden at home was not only a regular tourist attraction for many travelers frequenting Point Pelee National Park, but also a regular award winner of the Communities in Bloom Award. For numerous years, Clair and Theresa ran the Park1 Gate Bed and Breakfast where they entertained guests from all over the world. Clair will be missed by not only his family, but a multitude of people that they had worked with and met over the years as a lifelong resident of Leamington. Thank you to all of the friends and neighbors that took the time to stop in and see Dad at his home especially this past year... the ladies that did the work on his garden in the fall and for the numerous people that kept checking in and dropping off food for Dad. We cannot begin to thank the multitude of hospital staff at Met (8th Floor North), LHIN and Hospice Leamington. Also, thanks to Renee, Dr. Khaleff, Dr. Ropchan, Adam, Hannah, Suzanne, Chelsea, Jessica, Dr. Valcke, Jocelyn, Kim, Kylie, Meghan, Sydney, Brandi, Sue, Kristen, Erika, Nicole, Dawn and Kim, as well as all of the staff and volunteers at Hospice Leamington. Special mention and recognition to Dr. Wendy Kennette – an incredibly kind, passionate, caring and thoughtful professional, whose enduring care helped make it possible for Dad to be as comfortable as possible during his final days. Visiting is at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, January 13, 2022, from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Funeral Service at 7 p.m. Cremation to follow. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and funeral celebration is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice (Hospice Erie Shores Campus). Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca ****** God looked around his garden and He found an empty place, He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew that you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered, “Peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. God’s garden will never be the same, As “Chase” will be there time and time again.
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Garry Garraway
Garry “Rooster” Garraway passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the age of 65. Dear son of the late Robert and Joyce Garraway. Loving brother of Larry (Glenda), Cheryl (Fred) and Mark. Uncle of Chris Garraway. He will also be missed by his cat Mildred. Cremation has taken place as per Rooster’s wishes. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation First (Leamington) 519-398-9188. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.cremationfirst.ca
Amanda Reimer
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Amanda Reimer passed away peacefully on Friday, January 7, 2022 in her 99th year. January 12, 2022 Reunited withSouthpoint her loving Sun husband Ernest. Dear sister of $100, Schlack, plus $13 the late Augusta thehst = $113 late Pauline and late husband Friedrich Gaier, Juliana Rinast Any changes please email and late husband Erhardt, Irene sun@southpointsun.ca Henkel and late husband Heinrich Thanks. Gurske, the late Albert and late wife Elsa Gurske, the late Edward Gurske, and the late Adolf and late wife Lydia Gurske. She will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Amanda was a founding member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by the entire congregation. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, January 9, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. A private funeral was held. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. In memory of Amanda, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Cornelius Klassen
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Cornelius Klassen on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 59 years of age. Reunited with his loving parents, Abraham and Maria Klassen. Dear brother of the late Abraham Klassen and surviving wife Helen, the late Jacob Klassen and surviving wife Helen, the late Peter Klassen, John Klassen, Henry Klassen, and Sarah Lowen and husband Jacob. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Cornelius was the successful business owner of Sun Lite Hydroponics and 1088 Ontario Ltd. Trucking. Cornelius was an amazing brother and will be missed by all. Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. A private family service will be held. Interment at Fairview Cemetery, Wheatley. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www. reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. In memory of Cornelius, memorial donations may be made to the Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation. Friends and family are invited to share their words of comfort and book a visitation time at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
