10 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Epp releases statement on increase in food cost
LAST OF THE ICE FORMATIONS
LEAMINGTON — As the ice leaves the Lake Erie shoreline for another year, some interesting formations were evident Monday, March 21 near the west side of the Leamington Dock. Photo courtesy of Paul Hildebrand
BREAKING SPORTS NEWS
NHL Flyers sign Hodgson to 1-year contract PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed Leamington’s Hayden Hodgson to his first NHL contract. Hodgson has been playing with Philadelphia’s top farm club, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League. The undrafted winger has been biding his time in the minors for the past
several seasons, hoping to eventually get a break with an NHL club. He signed an AHL contract with the Phantoms earlier this year. The one-year contract is worth $750,000 if he plays in the NHL or $125,000 if he stays in the minors. He’s currently playing with Lehigh Valley, with hopes of getting a call-up later this season.
William “Bill” Gradwell
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Gradwell on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 91 years of age, at the Sun Parlor Home. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betsy” Gradwell. Dear father of Al Gradwell ( Joyce), Wayne Gradwell (Kathy) and Paul Gradwell (Lisa). Loving grandpa of Andrea, Tyler (Ashley), Meghan (Greg), Kerra (Mike), Lauryn, Alycia (Kyle), Abbey, Katelyn, Ryan, and great-grandpa of Tamaria and Janessa. Dear brother of Fred Gradwell (Marg), late Bob Gradwell (late Catherine), Mary Pastorius (Roy), Joyce Gotts (Sam). Bill was retired from the H.J. Heinz Co. after 35 years of service. Past President and Life Member of Erie Ramblers. He was the 1961 Seniors Ontario Motorcycle Champion. He was an avid fisherman and boater. Many knew him far and wide for his jokes and tricks. Bill and Betsy loved their many winters in Florida, enjoying Bike Week. Bill’s family wishes to thank the Sun Parlor Home staff for all their care they provided over the years. A Graveside Service for Bill will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Sun Parlor Home Auxiliary or charity of your choice. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Another crippling blow to Canadians’ cost of food By Dave Epp, MP Chatham-Kent Leamington COVID-19, runaway inflation, and labour shortages have strained our capacity to meet Canada’s food security threshold. Canadians cannot take another shock to our food supply chain which will threaten our food security and add to the rising cost of food. In addition, our supply chain is facing cost pressures from volatile commodity markets, increased utility and fuel costs, and increasing war in Europe. Inaction on the CP Rail strike or lockout will be another crippling blow to Canadian’s cost of food. A potential rail strike or lockout adds to the immense logistical challenges facing input suppliers to our farmers, as they attempt to position enough fertilizer to support our spring planting season. Less fertilizer now means less yield and less food into a world food security system shocked by war on European soil. Even just the possibility of a CP Rail strike or lockout already has one of Canada’s food retailers threatening their suppliers. Some retailers have already
Kathy Anna Halliwell
After a courageous battle with lung cancer, our dearly loved Kathy passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2022, with her loving husband and best friend Derrick by her side. Predeceased by her stepProof of obituary to run daughter Melisa (2018). She leaves behind brother George (Linda), dear sisterMarch Rose Moynahan 23, 2022 (Dan) and loving friend Eva. Proud Southpoint Sun nieces and nephews, Michelle, Dawn (Matt), Tanya (Alex), $200, plus = $226 to Abby, Pat, Bradley, Donald, Kori$26 andHST Josh. Great-aunt Mackenzie, Samantha, Cole, Olivia and Connor. Kathy will always be remembered for email her love of flowers Any changes please and her beloved gardens. The Heavens above will bloom sun@southpointsun.ca with Kathy as their gardener. Rest in peace, beloved wife, Thanks. sister and friend. Your love, laughter and zest for life will always be remembered and forever missed. A memorial visitation will be held at Kendrick Funeral Home, Kingsville, on Friday March 25, 2022, from 3 to 7 p.m. If you wish, memorial donations to Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Z1. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com
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served notice not to try to pass along increased freight costs, potentially resulting from a last-minute shifting to an overloaded CN Rail system, or to a trucking industry already understaffed to attempt to compensate for a CP Rail strike or lockout. Our local food processors/manufacturers are being rebuffed at every turn by retailers as they try to mitigate the cost pressures they face. Why has Canada not yet implemented any form of a Grocer Code of Conduct, which would level the playing field in the food value chain, and allow food processors/manufacturers to survive? Surely, when a company as large as Frito-Lay (owned by Pepsi) has to stop shipping product to Loblaws, the lack of an Industry Code of Practice is evident. And now, a potential CP Rail strike or lockout just adds another straw on the back of Canada’s farmers, food processors and manufacturers. This government needs to have a plan in place now, to prevent further food supply and price shocks, and/or more empty spaces on our grocery shelves! Let’s get resolved before all Canadians suffer.
Augusta Santos
It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Augusta Menitra Santos at Windsor Regional Hospital Met Campus on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at 79 years of age. Reunited with her loving Proof of obituary run Beloved husband JosetoSantos. mother of her three children, Dan Santos (Nancy), Deena March 23, 2022 Janish and Sandy Gomes Southpoint Sun grandmother of (Hilton). Dearest Noah, Mateo Santos, $200, plus $26Cristian HST =and$226 Tyler and Jordin Baltzer, Kendra Angus, Tessa and the late Nolan Janish. Loving sister of Anydachanges please email Alzira (late Jose) Silva, late Maria Rebelo (late Antonio), sun@southpointsun.ca Albina Poças (late Antonio), Laura Rino. Cherished sisterin-law of the late Antonio Santos (Lourdes), late Rosemary Thanks. Rei ( Joe Rei) and Augusto Santos. She will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews and extended family. Visitation is at Kendrick Funeral Home, Kingsville, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Evening prayer to be delivered by Rev. Hilton at 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. John de Brebeuf Church, 67 Main Street East, Kingsville, on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, 366 Talbot Street West, Leamington. If you wish, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Ronald McDonald House Windsor, 1995 Lens Ave., Windsor, ON N8W 1L9 or to the Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W., Leamington, ON N8H 1N8. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com
