Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Southpoint Sun - 19
CATCH MY DRIFT?
LEAMINGTON — Hundreds of car enthusiasts showed up at Point Pelee Kart track on Bevel Line on Saturday, October 16 to watch about 40 vehicles take their turn at ‘drifting’, which is a technique where the driver oversteers going into a corner and drifts through the turn. Southpoint Drift was formed in the past few months by Andrew Schooley and Fabio Faustino. Saturday was a demonstration day with cars coming from all over the area. Based on the turnout, Southpoint Drift is planning more events in the future. These competitors came close to bumping fenders during this one-lap run. SUN photo
Investigation and work continue in Wheatley WHEATLEY — The latest update from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent indicates that progress is being made in Wheatley. Investigators continue to make progress regarding the source of the intermittent gas leak occurring in Wheatley’s downtown core. The Wheatley technical team is planning to have soil vapour monitoring probes installed at various strategic locations near the origin of the surface leak. This work is commencing later this week and will assist engineers to deter-
mine the actual location of the source. Gas monitoring continues around the clock. Data collected during the gas release of October 8 confirms the source is a naturally occurring gas typically found in the area that originates 300 metres or deeper below the earth’s surface. The area is currently stable but as experienced on October 8, this can change at any time. A careful step-by-step process of elimination is required to safely determine the source of the gas leak and the appropriate mitigation actions.
OPP execute drug warrant, five arrested in Leamington LEAMINGTON — On October 14, members of the Essex County Detachment of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by the Lambton County OPP CSCU, executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act warrant at an address on Westmoreland Street in Leamington. Police seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and weapons having a value of approximately $7,000. Five individuals were arrested at the scene. A 35-year-old man from Leamington is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, possession of a prohibited weapon (two counts) and failure to comply with firearms order (three counts). He is being held in custody. A 43-year-old Leamington woman is also charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine, as well as two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon. She is scheduled to appear in
court on November 15. A 22-year-old Leamington woman was also charged with failing to comply with an undertaking (two counts). She will appear in court on November 15. A 41-year-old man from Windsor was also charged with failing to comply with an undertaking and is being held in custody. A 27-year-old Leamington man, previously wanted by Leamington OPP, was found inside the house and charged with unlawfully being in a dwelling, assault with a weapon and failing to comply with an undertaking. He is being held in custody. 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 where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
ANTI-RESTRICTIONS RALLY LEAMINGTON — Toronto-based anti-government activist Chris ‘Sky’ Saccoccia held a rally at Seacliff Park on Sunday, October 10, which attracted about 150 supporters. The group met in support of Saccoccia’s protests against mask mandates, vaccine passports and other COVID restrictions. SUN photo
Community Calendar
OCTOBER 22 & 23 INDOOR YARD SALE at St. John de Brebeuf Church, Kingsville, Friday, October 22 & Saturday, 23, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. both days. CWL fundraiser. Masks and proof of double vaccination required. ONGOING Wellness Together Canada offers FREE, 24/7 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT WITH NO WAIT TIMES for Canadians of all ages, in every province and territory and in both official languages. Funded by the Government of Canada. More info at https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA. Phone counselling available 24/7 at 1-866-5850445.
MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - The Mobile Market is a weekly travelling fresh produce market that offers packages of fruits and veggies. The suggested donation is $5 ( all donations go back into purchasing local produce for the Market project.) Join us in Wheatley on Tuesdays from 12:30 - 1:00 pm at the Wheatley Arena. Visit www.mobilemarketck.com or www.facebook. com/mobilemarketck for the latest info. 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. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Meeting dates are September 29, October 13 and 27. 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 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent
De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran 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. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.
DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888236-6283. MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www.pregnancycentre.net. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE PROGRAMS - Located at 1860 Division Rd N., Kingsville. Call 226-773-5830 for more information. Counselling Service with Diane O’Brien — Diane provides counselling in many areas by appointment only. Milk Bag Creations — Help turn clean milk bags into woven mats to be used by those in need. 10 am until noon. Yarn Social Time — Bring your project and enjoy time with others. 10 am until noon. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Centre Café – gather to meet friend or just have a coffee and snack on us. Free wifi. 9 am until noon. Advocacy Services — Confidential assistance to help you access available services. 9 am until noon. Computer Kiosk — Use of computer for residents for such tasks as completing a resume, printing off documents etc. 9 am until noon. Tai Chi — A class for everyone. Join instructor Greg as he leads the class through various tai chi moves. 10 am to 11 am.
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 5, Leamington
