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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
COVID PANEL — From Page 1
people are not doing their part to stop the spread. “It’s frustrating to see comments on social media,” said Kennedy. “Our plea is that people understand that this is serious.” “Going out, even with one friend, is not okay right now,” she added. “You have no idea who they’ve come in contact with.” With the Christmas season just finishing up, Kaffer pointed out that the current numbers this week are reflecting the Christmas gatherings. “Next week, we’ll see what New Year gatherings produce,” she said. According to Kennedy, the next four to six weeks could very well be our darkest times with the pandemic. “Please adhere to practices set out by public health.”
HOGS DRAW WINNER GETS HIS CHEQUE
LEAMINGTON — Cor Slikboer of Kingsville, holds up the ceremonial cheque presented to him by the Hogs for Hospice Committee at Erie Shores Hospice on Monday, January 4. Slikboer walks away with $114,050 for his prize in the Hogs for Hospice Holiday 50-50 Raffle. A full story on Slikboer’s win will appear in next week’s Southpoint Sun. Sun photo
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With the vaccine on the horizon, Dr. Saad had some hopeful points. “The vaccine is our best chance at ending this war,” he said. The rollout for this region is dictated by the province, according to Dr. Saad and it’s being rolled out in three phases, with Healthcare workers in Long Term Care Facilities getting the first doses, followed by hospital workers and residents of Long Term Care Facilities. “I expect the general public will not see the vaccine until late summer or toward the end of the year,” he said. In closing Bruce Krauter, who sees COVID on a daily basis, summed it up best. “Only go out for groceries, medical appointments and for work,” he said. The video can be viewed on Erie Shores HealthCare’s YouTube page.
The recent panel of medical personnel on Facebook Live was comprised of, top row, from left, Janice Kaffer, Kristin Kennedy, Arms Bumanlag, and bottom row are Bruce Krauter and Dr. Wassim Saad. Zoom screen shot
Two arrested for catalytic converter thefts LEAMINGTON — - A good surveillance system and a quick call to the Ontario Provincial Police are credited with assisting Leamington officers to arrest two people after a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle on Seneca Drive. The theft occurred around 5:15 pm on December 28, and the surveillance system was able to provide patrol officers with a good description of the suspects and the vehicle involved. A patrol officer later spotted a vehicle matching the description and conducted a traffic stop to investigate further.
As a result of the investigation two people were arrested and charged for possession of stolen property contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. A 56-year-old and a 36-year-old, both of Kingsville, are scheduled to appear on February 10, 2021 in the Leamington Ontario Court of Justice. Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com.
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