Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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Seniors Advisory Committee report By Christine Lehn LEAMINGTON – In a recent meeting, Leamington’s Seniors Advisory Committee discussed the challenges seniors have faced during the pandemic. One issue raised was the delay in some CHRISTINE LEHN medical appointments. This is not restricted to seniors. Medical staff have been working tirelessly, and cannot be faulted for any wait times. It was noted that many seniors began to enjoy visiting outdoors at the Marina. The number increased weekly. The importance of socialization is not lost on the Committee. To that end, the Committee is working on organizing free activities. During the winter months, the social gatherings will be held safely at the Half Century Centre. These will include en-
tertainment and coffee hours. As plans are finalized, times and dates will be posted on the Leamington Half Century Centre website at: http://halfcenturycentre.ca, on the digital sign located outside of the facility, and in the Committee’s monthly newsletter article to follow next month. From May to September 2022, the Committee is interested in organizing some activities to be held at the Marina. A variety of events are being considered, including a stretching class, or music. Given the current situation with COVID-19, nothing has been set. Suggestions are welcome and can be given to any Committee member or can be submitted to the Committee through email at clerks@leamington.ca. Suggestions can also be mailed or dropped off at the Leamington Municipal Building mail slot located to the right of the rear entrance off of the parking lot. The Municipal Building is located at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 2Z9.
Above, the staff at Adamson’s Guardian Drug store in Leamington is ready to serve customers at their new temporary location at the Wheatley Friendship Club. Inset is the entrance at the front of the Friendhsip Club. SUN photos by Greg Coulter
Wheatley drug store has temporary relocation
Good neighbour recognition CHATHAM-KENT — The many good deeds done by Chatham-Kent residents will be getting more attention thanks to a public recognition program being adopted by the municipality. Ironically, the Good Neighbour Recognition Program was conceived by a local resident who wanted to emphasize all of the good things being done in the community. Beginning Tuesday, October 12, residents can go to Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent, provide the name of the person they would like to nominate and what action prompted the nomination.
Nominations will be sent to Chatham-Kent Council for a final decision and successful nominees will receive a $25 gift card from a local business. The cost of the cards will be covered by TekSavvy Solutions. There is a limit of 100 cards for the 2021/2022 program year. “TekSavvy is proud to support this great initiative within the Chatham-Kent Community,” said Dava Robichaud of TekSavvy. “It is important to recognize the good work and initiative of our neighbours building strong community ties.” The person nominating the neighbour will receive
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the card and thank you gift and be asked to deliver them to their neighbour. Mayor Darrin Canniff said the entire idea speaks to community involvement. “The fact that someone in the community came up with the idea and members of the community will be bringing forth the nominees is great. Adding to the fact that the successful nominees get a gift card from a local business and that the entire program is being underwritten by one of our foremost corporate citizens is fantastic.”
By Greg Coulter WHEATLEY — The early 1920s saw the construction of the Wheatley High School. Since that time, it has served as an elementary public school and over the past few years the Wheatley and District Friendship Club. With the major disruption to the downtown core, many businesses, where possible, have found alternative locations in order to continue serving their valuable customers. Pharmacist Mike Untch is “happy and excited” to announce Guardian Drugs reached out to the Friendship Club to set up in Mrs. Mifflin’s old
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