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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Community donations help firefighters and food bank WHEATLEY — The generosity of the community shone through as the Chatham-Kent Station 20 firefighters and police on scene at the recent Wheatley gas leak benefited from donations totalling $9045. Chair of the Active Citizens of Wheatley, Lauren Anderson, began raising funds to help feed the responders on scene during the 17-day state of evacuation and the community responded. After supporting the families in immediate need and the crews of firefight-
Lauren Anderson, second from left in front row, poses with the Wheatley Fire Department and the cheque for remaining funds from donations during the gas leak. Photo submitted
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ers and police, they were able to donate the remaining $4475 to the Wheatley Food Bank. “One thing that everyone who lives in Wheatley can be confident and proud of, is the countless times the community of Wheatley comes together in a time of uncertainty and need,” said Anderson. “This circumstance was no different.” Anderson attended the Wheatley Fire Hall on Wednesday, June 23 to present a cheque with the Wheatley firefighters.
Pop-up vaccination clinic this week LEAMINGTON — There will be a three-day pop-up vaccination clinic in Leamington beginning today (Wednesday) and ending Friday, July 9. The vaccination site will be located in the parking lot across from the Central 33 building, formerly known as the Princess Centre. Hours of operation are 12-5 Wednesday, 11-7 Thursday and Friday. Anyone 18+ who requires a first dose can walk up and receive Moderna and you are also eligible for second doses 28 days after your first Pfizer vaccine or eight weeks after your first AstraZeneca vaccine. Youth ages 12-17 can also participate for first doses of Pfizer and second doses if you are 28 days past your first dose. The clinic is sponsored by Erie Shores HealthCare, Essex Windsor EMS, Canadian Mental Health Association, Wind-
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sor Essex County Health Unit, City of Windsor and the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre. Look for the large tents in the parking lot. Snack and water will be provided and no Health Card or appointment is necessary.
A similar pop-up clinic took place in the same parking lot in May. SUN photo
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