Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Hospital holds AGM; names new board
LEAMINGTON — Erie Shores HealthCare’s Board of Directors was named at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held June 29, 2021. The Board is comprised of community volunteers who dedicate their time to oversee hospital governance. Their work includes financial management and oversight, performance monitoring, risk identification and oversight, and strategic planning. The 2021-2022 Board of Directors comprises Kristopher Taylor (Chair), Duffy Kniaziew (Vice-Chair), Dr. Maxwell Abraham, Pearl Davies, Jennifer Dawson, Brian Gray, Grant Maguire, Mike Makhlouf, Jim Stanski, Linda Tiessen, and Mike Wiens.
Despite the most challenging year in the history of the hospital, Erie Shores HealthCare reported a balanced budget in its Annual Report presented to the Board on June 29. “We are very appreciative of the support we have received from the province,” said Kristin Kennedy, President and CEO of ESHC. “I also believe this outcome demonstrates the value and flexibility community hospitals provide to Ontario’s health care system. Everyone at Erie Shores should be proud of this achievement and how it positions us strongly to continue providing exemplary care moving forward in a post-pandemic recovery.”
Summer Eats for Kids provide healthy snack WINDSOR/ESSEX COUNTY – Starting Tuesday, July 6, families in need of a little extra food support can participate in the Summer Eats for Kids drive-thru pick-up program, which provides a weekly food basket of healthy snacks, fruits and vegetables during the summer months when school nutrition programs are closed. The program is geared toward schoolage children and their families where extra food support might be needed to reduce a family’s grocery bill and ensure kids have nutritious food choices, which might come at a higher cost. “For kids who rely on school nutrition programs, summer can be the hungriest time of year,” says Liam Giles-Hayes, Director of United Way programs. “We can help kids be ready to learn this September if we can help boost their nutrition in the summer months.” Locally, families with children are welcome to pick up a free box of food on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Louis Catholic Elementary in Leamington. Registration will take place on location. All staff and volunteers will be
taking the appropriate safety measures for COVID-19. The program runs until August 26, 2021. Summer Eats for Kids is generously sponsored by the Ontario Student Nutrition Program. If you’re interested in volunteering for the Summer Eats for Kids program, contact 519-999-4473 or email nlesperance@ weareunited.com. Anyone wishing to donate or fundraise for the program is encouraged to visit www.weareunited. com/SummerEats. So far, $15,700 has been raised towards the $35,000 goal. Individuals and organizations can also become a Hero for a Day, sponsoring 100 local families for a $2,500 sponsorship. Call 519-259-6189 to learn more. United Way is also collecting new and gently used books to distribute along with the food baskets. Book donations can be dropped off from now until July 30 (Monday 4:30-6:30 p.m., or Friday 12-3 p.m.) at the United Way office at 300 Giles Blvd. East in Windsor. The goal is to collect 5,000 books for students ages 1 to 17.
Browse and Go relaunched at CKPL CHATHAM-KENT – As the Province moves into Stage 2, Chatham-Kent Public Library (CKPL) is offering open hours with limited capacity at all 11 library branches, effective July 6. For the detailed hours of Library Service, contact your local branch or visit CKPL online at www.ckpl.ca. In Stage 2, CKPL will continue to offer the option for Curbside Service, but will also offer “Browse and Go” hours,
picking up holds, selecting library materials, access to computers, printers and photocopiers. Library staff can offer only very limited technology help at this stage. Computer workstations will be available at all branches for 45 minutes appointments, and WiFi stations will also be bookable. COVID precautions remain in place in all library branches: • Please wear your
mask. Staff will be wearing masks and shields as per Public Health measures. • Hand sanitizer will be available upon entry and work surfaces will be regularly disinfected. • Patrons and staff must maintain physical distancing of two metres at all times. • Summer Reading programming, for all ages, is being offered virtually. Contact your local CKPL branch for more
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Letter to Editor
Writers want to thank good Samaritan Dear Editor: On June 15, we were on the patio at Jose’s Leamington to celebrate our 70th wedding anniversary. Someone must have overheard.
We would like to thank the unknown person who so generously paid for our dinner. How kind of you. – William and Lynn Morris, Leamington
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