Wednesday, May 18, 2022
UMEI launches Project ReNEW
UMEI Christian High School in Leamington has launched a new fundraising campaign to continue the school’s mission and expand its reach into the community. Over the course of the past 75 years, thousands
of young people have graduated from UMEI and have made a difference in the life of their community. UMEI graduates are researchers, greenhouse operators, health care professionals, manufac-
turers, entrepreneurs, teachers, lawyers and tradespeople. “A UMEI education isn’t just about academic development — it’s about fostering individual potential through whole person education which
UMEI Principal Sonya Bedal, left, poses with Steve Enns, chairman of the board, and Carolyn Warkentin, board member, as they display the Project ReNEW banner at the school. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand
Correction on May 11 air cadet article In last week’s edition of the Southpoint Sun, we published two submitted photos and information about the 535 Air Cadet Squadron from Leamington participating in flight experiences with the Roy-
al Canadian Air Force. We mistakenly identified the squadron as 353 instead of 535 and also published the age limit for cadets as 8-12 instead of 12-18. The Southpoint Sun re-
grets any inconvenience this error may have caused. Please visit the 535 Archer Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Facebook page for information on getting involved.
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focuses on spiritual, physical, emotional and social growth and development,” said a media release last week. “UMEI plays an integral role in our community — it is a school, a community centre and a gathering place.” “Project ReNEW will help increase student enrollment, expand the school’s community profile and enhance the school’s facilities and programming,” says Steve Enns, Chair of the Board. “We’ve already raised $200,000 through our Group of 50, and momentum is growing.” The Group of 50 is a group of school supporters and businesses who are committing $10,000 per year for the next two years. Project ReNEW will raise $400,000 per year over the next two years to reduce tuition, provide free transportation for students and complete some upgrades to the facilities. If you’d like to get involved in Project ReNEW, contact UMEI at 519-3267448 or office@umei.ca.
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MILL ST. MARKET CALLING ALL VENDORS
Fri June 17 + August 19, 5pm-10pm The Mill St. Market is specially curated to serve delectable street food and drinks while you shop for handcrafted arts and and crafts lining the modern, reinvented, Mill Street in Leamington. With live music, you’ve never experienced a night market like this! Be a part of the Uptown Leamington Experience! Info + registration at: www.leamingtonartscentre.com ARTS @ THE MARINA: SEEKING VENDORS + SPONSORS Annual outdoor arts and crafts show, July 2 + 3. Visit our website for more info + sign up! Also seeking sponsors to help support this family friendly community event. KIDS SUMMER ART CAMP 2022 with Andrea Niven Ages 4-14 yrs, July 11-15 + August 8-12. Sessions will run for 2 hours each day with a morning and afternoon option. Find out more at www.leamingtonartscentre.com. The LAC is a not-for profit organization reliant on community support:
Municipality of Leamington/The Southpoint Sun/Don Waffle Family/ Honey Family Foundation/ WindsorEssex Community Foundation/Susan Ross
PASSPORT CLINICS Thursday, May 26th Chatham
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