Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Southpoint Sun - 7
Fire Fest on tap for Saturday in Kingsville
By Deanna Bertrand KINGSVILLE – Two bright red vintage fire trucks rolled up to Kingsville’s South Fire Station on Division Road Monday as a preview for the upcoming Fire Fest this Saturday, September 4. The two trucks each have histories all their own, with one coming from Hanson, Missouri, and being a “small rig with a big personality” and the other from Romulus, Michigan, which was part of several plane crash rescues in the 1980s, according to Fire Fest organizer Brent DeNure.
They will be joined by between 20 and 30 more vintage fire vehicles on Saturday for the town’s first ever event and parade. “As we return to normal after almost 18 months of fighting this global pandemic, we certainly have much to be grateful for when it comes to the tireless efforts of our fire department and other emergency service personnel,” said Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos. “We’re looking forward to paying tribute to this team of frontline heroes and having some fun as a
community as well.” “This community has always demonstrated a great deal of respect for its front-line workers,” said Fire Chief John Quennell. “I’m constantly blown away by the hardworking, courageous and passionate men and women that serve on our Kingsville Fire Department, and Fire Fest gives the public the chance to come out and show their support for this great group.” Deputy Mayor Gord Queen spoke of Kingsville having a long history with firefighting and hav-
Pictured are Jeromy Garant, Kingsville fire captain and training and public education officer, Deputy Mayor Gord Queen, Fire Chief John Quennell, Mayor Nelson Santos, and and Fire Fest organizer, Brent DeNure. Deanna Bertrand photo
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Fire Chief John Quennell speaks at a preview of the vintage fire apparatus which will be on display at this Saturday’s Fire Fest. Deanna Bertrand photo
ing its own department for over 100 years. Kingsville’s downtown core will close at 11 a.m. to accommodate the arrival of the slow roll of fire truck apparatus. Fire Fest starts at 8 am with a pancake breakfast at Cottam Ridgeview Park Pavilion, hosted by the Department’s North Station. At 11 am, new and antique fire trucks will make their way from Victoria Street to County Road 34, down County Road 29 (Division Road North) to Main Street
Kingsville, where vehicles will remain parked until 3 pm for people to take a closer look at the vintage fire apparatus and snap some classic pictures. The roads will remain closed for Open Streets, which happens each Saturday through the summer from 4 pm – 10:30 pm. Kingsville Fire & Rescue will also be selling ‘Friends of Kingsville Fire’ t-Shirts on the town’s website. These t-shirts will be delivered right to
the purchaser’s home by Kingsville Fire personnel, who will stay and offer a safety check of smoke and CO alarms. Fire Chief Quennell also said the fire trucks will be on display Friday night at Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village, located at 6155 Arner Townline. He also encouraged the public to come on out and see the trucks, along with the classic vehicles already housed in the museum.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 GRIEF SHARE CLASSES - Half Century Centre will be hosting Grief Counselling classes starting Tuesday, September 7 at 1:30 p.m. Please register in advance. Call the Centre at 519-326-2521 or Cliff at 519-816-5449. No cost.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 50 Years With HEIRS - 7:00 p.m. – Ontario Ancestors, Essex Co Branch presents Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) to our virtual presentation to speak about their material and resources. Free and open to everyone! Visit https://essex.ogs.on.ca/meetings for Zoom link to register. 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 1-866-585-0445. 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. 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 in September are the 1st, 15th and 29th. 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 1424), 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. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com 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. 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 519-3263821. www.pregnancycentre.net.
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