Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Beds donated locally By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — A crew of five generous volunteers from the Windsor chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace attended a home in Leamington last Friday, October 22 to help a local family in need. Local grandmother Tina had recently taken custody of her three granddaughters aged four, six and eight, and was in a quandary on what to do about getting beds for the girls. In addition, her husband’s children, ranging in ages up to 18, were due to arrive from Jamaica. After some conversations, it was decided to call in the folks from Sleep In Heavenly Peace. Chapter President Brian Cyncora responded with Friday’s delivery of two sets of bunkbeds to the Leamington home. “This is our first install in Leaming-
ton,” said Cyncora, who added that the local chapter is in their first year of operation. From July through until October, they’ve donated 62 beds across Windsor-Essex. It costs about $350 for each bed to be constructed and their workforce is 100 per cent volunteer-based. Sleep In Heavenly Peace has 250 chapters in the United States and the Windsor Chapter is the first in eastern Canada. Cyncora says that two-to-three per cent of children in our community are bedless. “They’re sleeping on couches, on floors or on mattresses on floors,” he said. “This is all about the kids.” For Tina, the work that Sleep In Heavenly Peace has done has been a huge help. “I feel blessed,” she said. “Thank you so much.” Tina is also looking for clothing, coats, scooters and bikes for the five girls and one boy ranging in age from four to 18. To make a request for help from Sleep In Heavenly Peace, or to make a donation to their cause, visit shpbeds.ca. If you’d like to help Tina’s family directly, please email family friend June Epplett at repplett3@cogeco.ca.
The Sleep In Heavenly Peace crew in Leamington on October 22. In the back are Christine Lucier and Brian Cyncora. In front are Jeff Lucier, Jeff Loewen and Terry Cyncora. SUN photo
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Leave Those Kids Alone opening
Raffoul to headline concert to honour healthcare workers and first responders LEAMINGTON – The Bank Theatre will present the Jody Raffoul Band on Friday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) and Saturday, November 6 at 3:30 p.m. (doors open at 2:30 p.m.). The two date concerts will honour local healthcare workers and first responders, with a portion of the proceeds from the concerts directed to programs or aid for healthcare workers and first responders. Headlining the shows is local legend Jody Raffoul, who has released several albums, toured the US and Canada, opened for Bon Jovi at the sold-out Giants Stadium in New York and played more than 200 shows a year. Local classic rock teen band sensation Leave Those Kids Alone will open the shows. “Our healthcare workers and first responders have been there for our communities since the beginning of this pandemic,” said Michelle Fortier, Manager of The Bank Theatre. “Honouring their service in some small way, we hope, will be a boost to their morale. We need them to know we’re standing behind them in their ongoing and heroic efforts for our community.” “The Bank Theatre is proud to support healthcare workers and first responders through our programming,” said Bank Theatre President Corey Robertson. “Both of these bands are well loved in this area, will bring quality shows and we expect sell out con-
November 4th
certs as Jody and his band historically does at The Bank Theatre.” “I’m pretty amped about featuring these two powerhouse bands, said sound engineer John Moran. “The Bank Theatre has recently installed a new sound system and we’re going to rock the rafters at The Bank Theatre for healthcare workers and first responders.” Concert goers must purchase tickets in advance and online, and must adhere to all Ontario COVID-19 regulations including presenting double vaccination record with government ID. Tickets and full details, including start times and safety protocols, are available at banktheatre.com
JODY RAFFOUL
November 4th
Chatham
Leamington
Chatham
Leamington
Cultural Centre, Studio One
Half Century Club
Cultural Centre, Studio One
Half Century Club
9—11 AM
1—3 PM
9—11 AM
1—3 PM
Renewing your Passport? You will need:
Renewing your Passport? You will need:
Renewal Application On Site • Old Passport • Two New Photos
Renewal Application On Site • Old Passport • Two New Photos
Brand New Passport? You will need:
Brand New Passport? You will need:
Completed Application • Photocopy of Photo ID (Signed by Guarantor) • Photocopy of Proof of Citizenship (Signed by Guarantor) • Two New Photos (back of one Signed by Guarantor)
Completed Application • Photocopy of Photo ID (Signed by Guarantor) • Photocopy of Proof of Citizenship (Signed by Guarantor) • Two New Photos (back of one Signed by Guarantor)
Proof of vaccination required to enter facilities.
Proof of vaccination required to enter facilities.
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Dave.Epp@parl.gc.ca
888-326-9655
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Dave.Epp@parl.gc.ca
888-326-9655
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