Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Southpoint Sun - 7
Mayor’s Recognition Awards honour five recipients LEAMINGTON — The 2021 Mayor’s Recognition Awards took place through a Zoom meeting at a special meeting of Leamington Council last Tuesday, December 7. Five area residents/ groups received awards this year. For Community Inspiration, the winner was Corey Robertson, who is the current president of The Bank Theatre. He is a long-standing volunteer in Windsor-Essex and has worked closely with Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario. Corey has been an emcee at various fundraising events throughout the county for many years and spent time as an onair radio personality. He has volunteered with notable organizations such
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as the Erie Shores Health Foundation, Leamington District Chamber of Commerce and The Bank Theatre. He also went to Queen’s Park to advocate for county-wide broadband internet, public transportation and the creation of an Agricultural Centre of Excellence in Leamington. The Athletics Award was presented to Ward Hutchins. He has been an integral member of the Southpoint Alumni Group since its inception and helps organize their annual golf tournament. The Alumni Group raises funds to reduce the cost of playing hockey for Mite and Tyke players each year. Ward’s efforts ensure the next generation of local hockey players will have the opportunity
to participate in the sport they love. The Distinguished Volunteer Service Award goes to C.A.R.E. for International Workers, a group created in 2017 to assist temporary foreign workers at no cost in understanding and exercising their legal rights and promoting their overall health and wellness. C.A.R.E. consists of eight community partners that provide free legal services, health services, pastoral counselling, wellness support, community coaching, and health and safety information. The Mayor’s Special Award for Exceptional Achievement was presented to Mike Diab. Mike and his wife Deanna have spent countless hours serving the Leam-
ee Higgison for a second term, Trustee Aimee Omstead stated, “Alicia has been a steady, trusted voice who has been open to learning, growth, feedback and change” during her initial year as Chair. Trustee Cathy Cooke (Windsor Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8) was also acclaimed to return as Vice-Chair. The Chair of the Board’s Education committee will
LAERC clarification
Those wishing to donate to Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee can send a cheque to Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON, N8H 3B1 or deposit it in the mail slot at the church (side door beside the driveway). Cheques can be made out to Knox Presbyterian Church with LAERC on the memo line.
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ington community. Mike created Talking Over Turkey, a program that provides meals to local families during the holiday
tarianism was posthumously awarded to Lisa Singkhaew, who passed away suddenly last June. Lisa was a bright and passionate woman, frequently described by those who knew her as full of energy with a smile and laughter that could light up a room. As a registered organ and tissue donor, Lisa’s lasting effect on the lives of four recipients and their families will never be forgotten.
C.A.R.E. for Migrant Workers was represented by Consul Vanessa Calva, Francy Munoz, Saul Hernandez and Kamal Mann. Photo courtesy of Municipality of Leamington
A GREENER, EARTH FRIENDLIER LEAMINGTON IS IN YOUR FUTURE
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GECDSB trustees select leadership ESSEX COUNTY- Trustee Alicia Higgison (Lakeshore/Tecumseh) will return as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Greater Essex County District School Board for the next 12 months. She was acclaimed by her colleagues during the annual Organizational Meeting on Tuesday, December 7. In nominating Trust-
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season and has distributed hundreds of meals locally in the years since its inception. During the pandemic, Mike has been busy with Talking Over Pizza, where he partnered with the local Dominos franchise to raise money for The Bridge Youth Resource Centre, and was also instrumental in the 2020 June 27th Miracle that filled local food banks. The Mayor’s Special Award for Humani-
be Trustee Aimee Omstead (Leamington/Pelee Island). Trustee Sara Cipkar (Windsor Wards 3, 4 and 10) will chair the board’s Operations and Finance Committee. The Board of Trustees held their first meeting of the organizational year on Tuesday, December 14.
Every year, the Municipality of Leamington plants approximately 100 new trees. But there are many thousands of empty spaces begging for a tree. The Municipality of Leamington has a donation program that can be put towards the planting of new trees in municipal parks and boulevards in Leamington. Please visit www.leamington.ca/trees for full details. A tree planted today will mature to a COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL WORKHORSE for when today’s youth have grown. DONATE NOW OR ANYTIME for an opportunity for young climate activists. A message in the public interest by “Bring Back the Trees” initiative
If You Are Planning on Leaving Canada, Here is Impor tant Infor mation on Retur ning If you ARE fully vaccinated:
If you ARE NOT fully vaccinated:
Download the ArriveCAN app on a mobile device or go to the website https://arrivecan.cbsa-asfc.cloudnuage.canada.ca/ to upload your vaccination information as well as a pre-entry molecular test (if travelling for over 72 hours)
Download the ArriveCAN app on a mobile device or go to the website https://arrivecan.cbsa-asfc.cloudnuage.canada.ca/ to upload your pre-entry molecular test as well as input your quarantine plans.
Some travellers may be randomly selected to do an entry test, which is performed at home.
You will receive an entry test to perform at home on Day 1 and Day 8.
Be sure to print your ArriveCAN receipt, or save a screenshot on your phone to show at the border. For more information and updates, please visit this website: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
