10 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Leamington teen helping neighbours, hospital By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Local teenager Eric Dominguez has come up with a way to help his community and also help the Erie Shores Health Foundation. Last year, Eric went throughout his neighbourhood, shoveling snow for anyone who needed it. Although he didn’t charge for it, most of the neighbours gave him a tip for helping them out. This year, armed with his shovel and a will to help the local hospital, the 19-year-old decided to for-
ward any donations to the Health Foundation. He’s taken on the moniker of ‘Leamington’s Little Helper’ and will shovel driveways and walkways for donations, which will all go to the Erie Shores Health Foundation. The Leamington’s Little Helper initiative doesn’t end with shoveling, however. Eric explained that it’s his nature to be helpful within his community. “I have a dream to help as many people as I can in Leamington” he says. “I’m 100 per cent focused on the shoveling right
now, but I have a long term goal to bring smiles to our community.” If you’d like your driveway or walkway shoveled and you live anywhere in Leamington, Eric would be happy to help you out and — in turn — help out the local hospital. He can be reached at 519-322-8746 (call or text), or email eric33d02@ gmail.com or he can also be found on Instagram at eric_dominguez2002. The Erie Shores Health Foundation Facebook page also has contact information for Eric.
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Eric Dominguez is ready to shovel your snow and collect donations for the Erie Shores Health Foundation. Photo submitted
Leonardo Mastronardi
It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother and uncle. Leonardo Mastronardi, 91 years, born in Villa Canale, Italy, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Erie Shores Hospice. Loving husband of 71 years to Lina Mastronardi. Devoted father to Mary Brunato (Peter), Lily Mastronardi and Sandy Travaux. Truly amazing Nonno to Megan (Greg), Zachary (Sarah), Mackenzie (Nick), Joshua, Austin ( Julia) and Jordan. Bis Nonno to Silas, Olive, Otto, Greta, Cora and Leo. Cherished brother to Mike Mastronardi (Anna). Predeceased by his parents, Vincenzo and Christina Mastronardi, and his sister, Michelina Ingratta (Nick). Nonno Leonard could grow anything, whether it be in his garden or greenhouses. His life was punctuated by coffee time; between café macchiatos, he cranked the sausage machine, played endless hours of Scopa and wintered in Florida. His bottomless cookie drawer will continue. Our most sincere thank you to Dr. Chowdhry, Dr. Providence, Dr. Burgess, Erie Shores Hospice, CCAC, Paramed, VON and the entire Chartwell staff for the superb care and compassion shown to Papa. You have our deepest appreciation. You are all heroes. A private family funeral was held. In lieu of flowers, donations to Erie Shores Hospice (Hospice Erie Shores Campus) are welcomed. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
CHATHAM-KENT — On Monday, January 3, the Premier of Ontario announced that all publicly funded and private schools will move to remote learning starting January 5 until at least Jan-
Victor Reynaert
Victor Reynaert, 80 years, passed away peacefully at Erie Shores HealthCare on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Loving husband of almost 60 years to Pat. Adored dad of Lynn Dunn (Tom) and Mike ( Joan). Beloved gramps Bryan Proof of of obituary to run (Victoria), Jennifer ( Jeff ), Jason (Lisa), Kevin (Emma), Elyse (Brandon) and January Jessica. Great5, 2022 grandpa of Libbey,Southpoint Ivy, Elle, Thomas, Sun Audrey and Miles. $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Vic was one of the original members of the Talbot Trail Golf Club. He had a passion for the game of golf and could often be seen playing, hittingplease balls andemail walking number Any changes 8 Fairway even in winter. Vic was a life member of the sun@southpointsun.ca Wheatley Kinsmen Club, was a well-respected member of Thanks. the community, and served on many boards throughout his life. He will be greatly missed by family and many friends. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will take place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores HealthCare by contacting Reid Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
uary 17. School buildings will be permitted to open for child care operations, including emergency child care. Child care will remain open for the duration of these time-limited public health actions. This includes child care offered in licensed child care centres and in homebased settings. The safest option for families is to have children remain at home, if possible. To support the parents of school-aged children who may not be able to support their child’s learning at home, the Ministry of Education will be implementing a targeted emergency child care program for school-
aged children, at no cost to eligible parents, from January 5-17, 2022. Operators of before and after school programs that are required to close from January 5-17, 2022 are prohibited from charging fees or otherwise penalizing parents during this time period (e.g., parents must not lose their respective child care spaces). Planning for Emergency Child Care is underway. Please check chatham-kent.ca for further information regarding locations of emergency child care, the list of eligible workers, and the application process.
Nicholls joins Proof ofParty obituary to run Ontario
PROVINCIAL – Rick Nicholls, MPP for ChaJanuary 2022 announced that tham-Kent-Leamington, has5, formally he has joined the Southpoint Ontario Party,Sun becoming the party’s first sitting member in the Ontario Legislature. $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Nicholls announced his support of Derek Sloan when the Ontario Party announced that Sloan had beAny changes please email come its leader. Nicholls, who became an Independent after being sun@southpointsun.ca ejected from Doug Ford’s PC caucus in August for reThanks. fusing the Covid vaccine, has now made his membership into the Ontario Party official. “I am very pleased to announce that I am joining thousands of Ontarians who have also decided to join the Ontario Party”, Nicholls said in a statement. Nicholls continues to represent his riding as he has since 2011. The Ontario Party, which has existed since 2018, intends to recruit and run a slate of candidates in the Ontario general election in June 2022.
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