Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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Canadian Blood Services needs your help on February 3 LEAMINGTON — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced changes to the way people donate blood, but Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is still holding monthly blood donor clinics in Leamington. “During these uncertain times, one thing remains constant, and that is the need for blood,” says Marisa Gatfield, Territory Manager for CBS. “As offices and businesses are closing, and people are practicing social distancing, Canadian Blood
Services is asking donors who are healthy and eligible to come and donate blood at their local donor centre.” Gatfield adds that, while most of their mobile blood donation events in Essex County have remained in operation during the pandemic, they’ve had to reduce the number of appointments to respect physical distancing requirements. “Every donation counts and every appointment is filled,” she said. “In
Leamington on February 3, we aim to collect 115 units of blood to keep up with hospital demand.” Although a lot elective surgeries have been postponed during this second wave of the pandemic, Gatfield stresses that other critical needs, such as cancer patients, accident victims and people with blood disorders, still require donated blood. They have implemented various measures in response to COVID-19 to ensure donor’s wellbeing
Public Board unveiling new K-12 school in Kingsville KINGSVILLE — Kingsville and Harrow area residents will have a chance to view and comment on the recently completed design and plans for the new K-12 school being built in Kingsville, just off Jasperson Lane, near Kingsville Arena. Because of restrictions on public gatherings, the presentation will be provided online through a link posted on the GECDSB website,www.publicboard.ca , which will go live at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 21st. Anyone wishing to comment, ask questions or make suggestions will be able to do so through
e-mail. The presentation will include a video prepared by the architects, Architecttura Inc. and information from GECDSB Capital Projects Department staff. The 196,955 square foot Kingsville K-12 school will be built for 1,045 elementary and 753 secondary students. There will also be dedicated space for a community day care. It will replace Kingsville District High School, Jack Miner PS and Kingsville PS. Graduates of Harrow PS will attend high school at the new school.
Community Calendar
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamingotn Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283.
Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.
ONGOING MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot Road E. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else.
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com
ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Next meeting is January 20th. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Food and clothing are available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580. PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR IS NOW BACK IN THE SOUTHPOINT SUN To place your event in the Community Calendar... Phone: 519-398-9098 • Email: sun@southpointsun.ca • or drop off at 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington SUBMISSIONS NOT GUARANTEED.
is safeguarded during donation. Thankfully, there is enough blood on the shelves currently to meet patients’ needs, but they need the donor appointments to be filled to ensure the national supply meets demands and supports patients’ needs during these winter months. Due to COVID restrictions, they currently only accept donations by appointments. This helps minimizes the number of people at the donor centre on donation day. The upcoming donation event is on Wednesday, February 3 at the Leamington Lebanese Club on Highway 77. It runs from 1 pm to 7 pm.
Gatfield is asking that all healthy and eligible donors call 1-888-2366283, or book an appointment on www.blood.ca. “We are immensely grateful to do-
nors for their cooperation, understanding and support during the COVID-19 pandemic,” she said.
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Our 2020 Christmas Hamper Program was drastically different. We moved to telephone applications and ultimately mailed gift cards to nearly 200 individuals and families. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and continued support. Leamington Mersea Goodfellows would like to acknowledge and thank the following;
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For addressing close to 200 envelopes. The Post Office and Mail Carriers for sorting and delivering the gift cards so quickly and for allowing our donation box. Southpoint Publishing Inc. The following for their generous donations; Kindred Credit Union Lionel and Elsie Aasen Guy and Patricia Adams Jill Nicholson Joseph and Bonnie Banyai Murry and Theresa Tetzlaff Jessie and Wes Brouwer Larry and Sharon Graff Highbury Canco Corporation Henry and Betty Hildebrandt Vivian Edmondson Langeman Manufacturing Ltd Walter and Elfrieda Brown Lucille Torode Glen and Marilyn Scase Joyce and Rick Metz Glen and Sydney Sellick Barbara and William Martens DiCiocco Farms Inc. Wave Direct Telecommunications Marlene Wilkins Ruth Ann Pettapiece Peter Brunato Joye and Graydon Walling Dennis and Brigitte Staudt Martin and Suzanne Tiessen Marie Epp Hugo Tiessen Bartel Machine and Welding Inc. Spraytec Pamela Evans Mary Jane Barnet
Udo Renner Insurance and Investment Services Inc. Thomas J. Dick Farms Inc. Albuna Farms Inc. RCL Ladies Auxiliary Br. 324 Canada Helps.ORG William and Judy Slater Harold and Helen Rempel Chuck and Carol Ives Ron and Lila MacVicar Lou and Beverley Peterson Erie Sand and Gravel Ltd James Taylor Fishery Howard and Zora Huy Angelo and Pat Gabrielle Annette Sue Omstead Jerome and Margaret Fagan Barbara Mills Dennis and Lise Gavin Gerald Land Dr Cynthia and Dr Randy Armstrong Carolyn and Kenneth Campbell Roger and Lynne Yanik Patricia Simpson Roger and Lorraine Hodgson Nassif Holdings Ltd. Dale and Gail Grainger Josephine Evans Albert and Patricia Chambers MCF (My Charity Fund) Uni-Fab
