8 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
New Salvation Army leaders loving this community By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Majors Ron and Judi Wickens have just settled in to their new location at Salvation Army Leamington and they want the community to know that they love what they see. “This is a great community,” said Ron. “We’ve been able to explore a little bit and have met some great people.”
in and take what they need as opposed to picking up a pre-packed box. “We find that people get a lot of stuff they won’t use,” said Judi. “We want them to have what they need.” They plan on having a Christmas room set up so that families can come in and choose from a variety of toys separated by age group and gender. As far the Salvation Army Church is concerned, the Wickens’ want to introduce what is known as ‘Messy Church’, which is an interdenominational service which incorporates informal lessons with a family Majors Ron and Judi Wickens at the meal. Salvation Army in Leamington. “Families can Sun photo come to an inOriginally from Lon- formal setting and enjoy don, Ontario, the Wick- a meal, play games and ens’ have been stationed learn about the gospel,” in communities such as added Judi. Fenlon Falls, Erin Mills Messy Church is usualand Burlington, a post ly held on a weeknight. which they held for the Regular Sunday serlast seven years. vices will resume on “A seven-year post is Thanksgiving Sunday, unique,” said Judi. “It’s with proper protocols in usually no more than place. Worship services five.” start at 10:30 am and you They arrived in have to pre-register by mid-August after the re- calling 519-326-4901 and tirement and departure of leaving a voicemail. their predecessors, CapThe upcoming Salvatain Phoungern and Oud- tion Army Christmas aovanh Sombounkanh. Kettle Campaign will get Once the COVID re- underway on November strictions are lifted, the 16 and the Wickens’ are pair plans to move their hoping for a good kettle food bank to a more season, despite the panshopping-like experience, demic. where those in need come “We will have safety
standards in place,” said Ron. The money from the annual kettle campaign completely funds their family service programs. This year, they are working on getting tip-tap machines, which will allow donors to use debit cards to make a donation at the kettles. As they settle in to their new surroundings, they’ve made visits to Point Pelee and have really enjoyed bike rides throughout the area. Ron is a hockey goaltender looking for a place to play as well, so anyone looking for a goalie should contact him. “He won’t toot his own horn,” said Judi, “but he’s a top level goalie.”
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BANK THEATRE ELECTS NEW BOARD AT AGM LEAMINGTON — The Bank Theatre in Leamington held its Annual General Meeting Thursday, October 1, and welcomed members at the venue and virtually on Zoom. Following reports from board members respective committees and inspiring speeches from guest speakers Municipality of Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald and Rebbeca Ng, Manager, Education and Outreach of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, the membership voted in all four vetted nominees. Thanks were expressed to outgoing board members, John Moran, Dennis Dick, Kari Lynn Hewett and Penny Gil. The Bank Theatre 2020-21 Board of Directors serving the performing arts community is Corey Robertson - President, Rick Taves - Vice President, Katherine Albuquerque - Treasurer, Cher Smith - Secretary. Members at Large are Renata Solski, Denis Basterache, Scott Berry, Roger Hewett, Norm Lundale, Ursula Tiessen - Past President, John Hammond - Municipal Official. Absent for the photo were Renata Solski and Norm Lundale. Submitted photo
thAnniversary
Gerry & Doreen Cole ~ October 10, 2020 ~
Gerry and Doreen were married at St. Michael’s Church in 1955.
Congratulations!! Love, Your Family... Rob and Lou Ann, Mary and Mark, Paul and Brandi. Grandchildren Colin and Katie Bigley, Nicholas and Lyndsay Bigley, Kyle Van Den Bossche. Great-grandchildren Owen, Benson, Colton, Piper.
Martin WilliaM taves
1971 - 2017 & G Bosko Tru Pracovani PKD-N, ADP-L2, ATD, 2011 - 2019
“There will always be the chapter you wish you didn’t have to write.” - McKayla Robbin, We Carry the Sky Much love, Laura
In Loving Memory of
JAMES FERGUSON October 5, 2015
A Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather. Always Loved. Always Missed. Forever in our hearts. You are always in our thoughts.
Love Ethel and Family IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM In Memory Of
IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of
Martin WilliaM taves
October 9, 1971 - October 31, 2017 “Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise.”
Blackbird, The Beatles. Forever in our hearts, Sharon and family.
