16 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Suspect nabbed in break-in KINGSVILLE – On Friday, September 10 at approximately 4:30 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 emergency call for a break and enter in progress on County Road 31 in Kingsville. Officers arrived on scene and observed someone attempting to flee on foot. After short foot chase, a male was arrested without incident. Investigators determined that the accused
was also involved in another break and enter on September 9 in Kingsville. Police have charged a 22-year-old Windsor man with: break, enter a place with intent to commit an indictable offence; possession of break-in instruments; and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice
Leamington in October. Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
School boards dismiss cohorts
NEW SPEED BUMPS INSTALLED
LEAMINGTON — The Municipality of Leamington has installed speed bumps and reduced the speed limit along Park Street in the southern end of town. The one-way street has been plagued by speeding motorists coming off of Forest Avenue, especially on weekends. The measures were put in place after residents voiced concerns that pedestrians would be in danger if the situation did not improve. SUN photo
Kingsville sets vaccine mandate KINGSVILLE — A mandatory vaccination policy has been implemented by the Town of Kingsville — a policy that will apply to all employees, members of council, members of committees of council, firefighters, students and volunteers. The policy was voted on at Kingsville Council’s regular meeting on Monday, September 13 and was passed by a 4-2 vote margin. Only councillors Laura Lucier and Tony Gaffan voted against the policy — both citing their own personal reasons for the vote. Lucier believes that higher levels of govern-
ment should be responsible for setting the mandate, while Gaffan felt that the policy created a slippery slope. Both are fully in support of vaccinations, but don’t believe the town should get involved in mandating them. They each suggested amendments to the policy that would allow for certain exemptions, but the amendments were not passed. New employees will also be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Employees who remain unvaccinated due to a substantiated Hu-
man Rights Code related accommodation request may be required to take additional infection and prevention control measures, including providing proof of a negative COVID-19 test, as well as self-isolating if exposed to COVID-19. Those employees can request an accommodation and those who are claiming a medical exemption must provide information from their doctor or nurse practitioner. The deadline for the first dose is September 30 and the second dose must be administered by October 30.
Vehicle leaves roadway with tragic results KINGSVILLE — A tragic motor vehicle crash in Kingsville has claimed the life of a 69-year-old wife, mother and grandmother. Evelyn Greenwood was in the front yard of her home on Labour Day, September 6, when she was struck and killed by a vehicle that left the roadway on Heritage Road, west of town.
Evelyn Greenwood was born in Leamington and was involved in many community groups, including volunteering with the Mennonite Church. She led an active lifestyle and, according to friends and neighbours, enjoyed spending time gardening and always had a smile on her face. The crash occurred around noon and OPP
had Heritage Road closed for about five hours while they investigated. The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is continuing and the police ask anyone with any further information to contact OPP at 1-888-3101122.
REGIONAL — Three area schools have had students dismissed due to COVID precautions in the first week of school. Two cohorts at Cardinal Carter Catholic School totalling 39 students, were dismissed on Friday, September 10. A cohort of 20 students was dismissed on the same day from St. John De Brebeuf Catholic Elementary School in Kingsville. According to the WECDSB website, Leamington District Secondary School also had a confirmed case of COVID-19 as of Saturday. The school board assure parents that they are cooperating with the Health Unit and doing everything we can to make sure that we continue to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for their children.
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