Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Southpoint Sun - 7
Council extends deadline for farm worker housing By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Councillor John Hammond brought forth a notice of motion at the January 11 council meeting that sought to extend the deadline for greenhouse operations looking to comply with the bylaw passed last year.
The original by-law, requiring owners of farm worker housing and boarding houses within the municipality to retro-fit the housing and bring it up to fire and building safety standards, was passed last spring by council. An October deadline
passed and several operators had not yet complied. Hammond said that many of the operators he had talked to were not aware of the by-law, so he suggested in his motion that a new date of March 15, 2022 be set. The original by-law is currently under appeal
Kingsville closes facilities
KINGSVILLE — On January 3, the Ontario government announced plans to temporarily impose restrictions on businesses, private gatherings and other activities. The Ontario government’s decision is in response to recent trends that show the highly transmissible Omicron variant increasing COVID-19 hospitalizations throughout the province. The Town of Kingsville will continue to provide essential services. All town facilities and buildings were closed to the public as of Wednesday, January 5, 2022, including the town hall, arena, and indoor community use spaces. Town staff are available by telephone and email.
The public can reach the town by calling 519-7332305 during regular business hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm). Town staff can also be reached by email at kingsvilleworks@ kingsville.ca Town staff are continuing to work and provide services to the community. The public can pay bills online or by dropping off mail or cheques at the town hall drop box/delivery slot. Zoom or telephone meetings are available and encouraged. In-person appointments are available when required but must be requested in advance so Covid screening protocols can be followed. Council and committee meetings will continue
electronically. Delegates may contact the Clerk’s Office to participate, and residents can watch the live stream at www. kingsville.ca/livestream. “The Town of Kingsville must protect the health and safety of all our employees,” said Chief Administrative Officer John Norton. “We also need to safeguard our ability to continue providing essential services to our community, such as water, snow plowing, and fire and rescue response. We are preparing contingency plans that will allow us to provide essential services even if some staff fall ill and need to isolate.” These measures are in effect for at least 21 days and will be revisited the
Community Calendar
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 is January 19th. 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
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
by the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers. “There are a number of farm operations who are up against the wall on this,” said Councillor Paul Tiessen. Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke asked about those who may not be able to comply due to ma-
terial shortages and other issues. “What if they can’t comply?” asked Verbeke. “Do we have to extend it again?” Leamington CAO Peter Neufeld explained that the by-law was put in place to ensure the safety of the workers and that
continuously extended the deadline doesn’t help the safety of the workers. In the end, the motion was carried unanimously, with Trevor Jones excluded from the vote because of pecuniary interest.
week of January 26, 2022. Despite modified operations and some facility closures, staff continue to provide critical services, respond to questions, as-
sist residents, and move the municipality’s business forward. Many self-serve options are also available on the town’s website 24/7
at www.kingsville.ca. To book an appointment for vaccination and find mass vaccination site locations, visit www.wevax.ca.
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