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There have not been four confirmed homicides in Leamington in 2010. One deceased body was found on February 3, 2010 and a second succumbed to injuries in hospital later that day. On March 7, 2010 two deceased bodies were found on Worchester Avenue. Police are continuing to investigate at this time and have stated that public safety is not at risk. The Southpoint Sun apologizes for any misleading statements and wishes to clarify that the deaths under investigation are not homicides.
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Leamington Police Constable Kevin O’Neil stated: “Through investigation, police have determined that the two incidents are not connected in any way.” “We will release exactly what the findings are when the investigation is complete. It does not appear to be a double homicide. We have stressed from the start that there were no persons or suspects of interest. Public safety is not a concern to anyone at this time,” stated Const. O’Neil. Post mortem examinations were completed on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at London Health Sciences Centre and cause of death for both parties was determined to be by edged weapon injuries. There is no concern for public safety at this time and no suspects are being sought. Any persons with information that may assist police in this investigation, are encouraged to call the Leamington Police at 519326-3214 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-Tips.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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Mayors discuss local economies
Mayors Adams, Santos look forward to 2010 By Sheila McBrayne
The Mayors of Leamington and Kingsville agree that the Sun Parlour of Ontario has been economically lucky and can look forward to a ‘golden’ 2010. “We are very fortunate that we do not depend on the auto industry as much as Windsor and the surrounding areas… Agriculture has been a very, very strong industry for Leamington,” stated Mayor Adams. Mayor Adams also recognized the great importance of the greenhouse industry and large major employers like SunBrite, Heinz and HighLine Mushrooms. Leamington did have two auto-related industries which closed, but were very soon to fill. “I believe within six months to a year, they were filled,” said Adams. One vacancy was replaced with a trucking company and the other a greenhouse manufacturer. Tourism was also a topic that Mayor Adams discussed as a future investment for Leamington and area. Leamington recently joined in a Windsor Essex Pelee Island Tourism initiative worth $1.4 million, with Leamington’s cost being $94,000, “and we intend to get our fair share for those dollars,” he said. Included in the Mayor’s speech as an industry was retirement. “We’re very fortunate in our location, on the shores of Lake Erie in the Sun Parlour of Canada,” said Adams. He told the crowd of approximately 55 Leamington Chamber of Commerce members that he attended the Chili Fest in Leamington the day prior and sat with two couples. One couple had moved to Leamington from Toronto in their retirement and the other couple was from Montreal and they spend their winters in Leamington. Another industry, green energy and wind turbines, was mentioned as an industry that should stay on the land and not in the water. “If you look across the lake you can see all the way to Pelee Island and Sandusky and I’d like to keep that,” said Adams. “I’m leery about what’s going to happen for our children down the road… I’m very hesitant about that and hopefully we can convince our upper tiers of government on that.” Leamington has completed some major projects. The Highway #77 project is now complete. This has been in the works for 10 to 15 years. Highway #77 is one of the main accesses into Leamington. Another project Leamington is currently working on is a $39 million pollution control plant in collaboration with the upper tier governments. Mayor Adams discussed the future $2 million project at Seacliff Park which will see many upgrades including handicapped accessible trails, lighting, there’s going to be (Continued on Page 2)
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