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Seven-year-old sells over 100 bracelets to purchase warming packages for the homeless by Sylene Argent Essex youth, Autumn Edwards, may only be seven-years-old, but she is certainly proving to be wise beyond her years. Currently, she is working hard at creating stylish bracelets to sell, and is using the proceeds from her labour of love to put together warming packages that will include socks, a scarf, mittens, a toque, and a piece of jerky as a source of protein for homeless individuals. So far, the talented, young crafter has made and sold over 100 of her unique accent pieces, since mid-August. She is hoping to continue to work away, so she can help as many people – youth and adults – in need as she can before the cold weather hits. The idea to create the warming packages came to fruition because of a few happenstances. Last year, the Easter Bunny brought her a bracelet making kit, which sparked her interest in crafting. Also, last year, she was visiting a family friend of the family with her mom, Darlene, and saw a few homeless individuals. To see people without a warm bed or place to live was heartbreaking for the budding philanthropist. So, she made a few warming packages and wanted to continue that tradition on this year, using her newly acquired crafting skills to finance her endevour. She contemplated on making necklaces, but decided on bracelets as the main source of money for her warming packages, because they are smaller and could appeal to a larger demographic. She is making bracelets in adult and children sizes. Darlene also spoke about a conversation that popped up last year, while driving with her daughter along the 401. She had asked her mom what she would do if she became Prime Minister. Darlene said she would take better care of the elderly, then turned the question
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back onto her daughter, who announced she would live in a big house, like the White House, and would live with all the homeless people because she would not need all those rooms to herself. Many of Edwards’s friends and family members, in addition to her mom’s coworkers, have bought bracelets to support her endevour to date. So far, Edwards said demand on her little enterprise has been busy, with new orders coming in all the time. And, that support has sold more bracelets than she thought she would. Next month, Edwards and her family will
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head to the Downtown Mission to hand out the warming packages. They will also leave some in parks, with a little note, in hopes they will get to someone in need. Edwards plans on hosting the fundraiser next year, too, because she knows the items given out this year could get lost or damaged by that time. “She has a very caring heart,” Darlene said of her daughter, adding she has been impressed she has stuck with the plan. Anyone interesting in ordering a bracelet or forwarding a donation to the cause, can email Darlene at dar_m_harris@hotmail.com.
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Essex Public School adapts to new health and safety measures
by Adam Gault Photos submitted In the around onemonth since elementary students and staff have returned to in-class learning across the Greater Essex County District School Board, much has changed in terms of health and safety protocol, since everyone left school in early March. Students and staff have had to adapt to the new measures put in place to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmission, which has provided a host of challenges for learning in an in-person
environment. When classes resumed at Essex Public School (EPS) in September, the initial emphasis was on welcoming students back in a safe manner, focusing on the importance of the new safety routines for the first few weeks to help students become accustomed to the new measures before turning their attention to academics. “Our focus was on routines and safe protocols that we’ve put in place,” EPS Principal Bruno Pallotto said. “Those were practiced over and over
Students at EPS are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles as common fountains are closed.
again with our students and teachers, so they became automatic.” These included a focus on school arrival and departure procedures, such as heading directly to their respective homeroom class upon arrival, the use of reusable water bottles amid fountain closures, and staying in their assigned seat when using the school bus. “I say this with
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procedure. To address this, a program through Mental Health Ontario titled “Creating Caring Connections in Supporting Student Mental Health and Wellbeing” has been put in place at EPS, which will focus on providing students with an outreach to teachers and staff, and link them to a number of welcome back activities, focused on bringing them together and creating a greater sense of community in the school. “We have absolutely seen an increase in anxiety, not only in children, but in adults,” Pallotto explained, noting that stress is being felt throughout the school. “That’s why we built these Caring Connections right from the beginning.” While many have adapted to these measures, some children are becoming withdrawn, or struggling in other ways, with the current measures. Some parents have called the school with concerns on the toll the pandemic is taking on mental health. With the Caring
Connections, staff will check in with certain students in the morning and throughout the day to help alleviate their concerns and let them know someone is looking out for them. “We try to connect the child to a trusted adult in the building, and then that adult is someone that child can go to when they’re feeling anxious, when they’re feeling upset,” Pallotto said. “It might be as simple as going for a walk with them. It’s incredible, the power of exercise, of fresh air.” EPS will also continue to focus on outdoor learning and classes throughout the fall, providing students with an ample amount of physical education to go alongside their academics. Around three-quarters of students are currently attending in-class learning at EPS, with parents to be given the option to remain or switch to virtual before the beginning of the second “quadmester” on November 9.
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by Sylene Argent RFP for external audit services awarded to KPMG Essex Council received the report “Results of Request for Proposal External Audit Services,” which the Finance Department submitted. And, further awarded the Request for Proposal for the external audit services to KPMG LLP for $89,175.34 for a three-year term, with an option to extend for an additional three-year term. This would be subject to satisfactory performance and price negotiation. According to the Report to Council, a municipality has to appoint a licensed auditor, under the Public Accounting Act, 2004, to annually audit accounts and transactions of the municipality and its local boards. The report continues an auditor shall not be appointed for a term longer than five-years, and the Town’s current full-length term has expired. The Town’s Request for Proposal received two proposals, which were evaluated using a scorecard. KPMG LLP submitted the lowest price and scored the highest, as well, according to the Report to the Council. The total amount for external audit services from 2020 to 2022 is within the approved 2020 Operating Budget and Four Year Forecast. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said he has been involved with audits through accounting, and year ends, with a lot of different companies. He said, from what he gathered from discussions with administration, KPMG has done a fantastic job. So, it doesn’t surprise him, and he is excited, this company has won the award. County Road 50 downloading still a concern Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said the Essex County Roads Rationalization Study, and the possible issue of County Road 50 being downloaded onto the Town of Essex, still needs to be reviewed at County Council. As part of the study, County Road 50 was being proposed, west of Erie, as possibly being assumed by the Town of Essex, in addition to County Road 41. Through the study, the County of Essex is trying to determine the roads network, how that works in each municipality, and how the connecting links work. CAO Chris Nepszy said there was a meeting on the issue, and direction will come from the Countylevel on how to move forward in regards to this report. Potentially, a master plan could take into account the work that has been done as background information, and move forward from that. The County does not want to lose the data and work put in, but its administration realizes there has to be something more to get everybody at the table to agree. “There is no way we can assume County Road 50. That would sink us,” Mayor Larry Snively said. “We can’t afford to take [the road] on.” He added County Road 50 is in rough shape in some areas. Meloche believes part of the discussion on downloading any roads through this report is that those roads would have to be brought to a certain level of maintenance before they would be taken on by the lower-tier municipality. He agreed with Snively, however, that the Town of Essex does not want to take that road over. “We are going to argue that we believe tourism roads, such as County Road 50, need to be remaining in the hands of the County and maintained by the County,” Meloche said. “We have other communities
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- Monday, October 5, 2020 that believe that as well.” Councillor Chris Vander Doelen suggested the Town of Essex look into legal counsel to see if the legal agreement with the County of Essex would be infringed by this potential downloading. The road rationalization study was planned over three phases: define the transportation network; road classification and examine recommendations /jurisdictional impacts; and implementation action plan. The study is meant to determine what the specifications would be in designating certain roads as county or municipal, as well as the potential implementation of a new cost-sharing mechanism between the County and municipalities. MNR response to Essex Re: removal of municipal rabbit/pheasant hunting licences Essex Council received and supported correspondence from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, which was dated September 25, 2020. This letter acknowledged and approved that a municipal licence for rabbit and pheasant hunting in the Town of Essex will no longer be required, and that the change will be reflected in the Hunting Regulations. Council also passed By-Law 1954, to repeal ByLaw 633, which issued and charged fees for licences to hunt ring-necked pheasants and rabbits during the open season. Through the correspondence, the MNR acknowledged and approved of this change. At the Monday, August 24 meeting, Council voted in favour to rescind a municipal hunting licence, which was required to be purchased from the Town in order to hunt ring-necked pheasants, cottontails, and various hares during open season within the municipality. Mayor Larry Snively put forward the Notice of Motion at a previous Council meeting, and noted the Town of Essex was the only municipality in the region to have such a requirement within its limits, at a cost on $5. The Town was taking in just over $900 per year through this. Length of the State of Emergency declaration questioned Councillor Sherry Bondy wanted to know if there any discussion among administration about when the Town would move out of its COVID-19 State of Emergency Declaration. She said it is hard to ask questions about the Coronavirus, as there are no longer verbal reports provided at Council meetings as part of the agenda. CAO Chris Nepszy said there have been talks in the region about that, but the concern is the potential second wave of Continued on Page 5
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Another holiday will be celebrated with a smaller than usual crowd around the dinner table as the pandemic continues to exist. Thanksgiving is a time we are all supposed to reflect on all those things we are grateful for, and it is lucky we have such a reminder, because day-to-day routines can become so cumbersome with those proverbial to-dos, it can be hard to think of, and be thankful for, all those things that are going right. I used to be one of those people who would think “I wish this was happening” or “I wish this was different.” But, then, as I matured, I came to realize I should be grateful for even the things I am not happy with, because they ultimately will make me stronger, whether I have to work harder to change things I am less than satisfied with or need to learn an important lesson through those challenges.
I have also learned it is important to be careful for what it is we wish for, because sometimes, when we wish for change, a shift could occur, but not for the better. Then, we wish for things to go back to how they were in the first place. Every year, my immediate family celebrates Thanksgiving with extended family members, but this will not occur this year. When we gathered last year, sure, we took a moment to be grateful that everyone was sitting around the table, but I doubt it ever crossed anyone’s mind that spending the holiday together this year would not be possible. It is kind of ironic not to be able to spend Thanksgiving with family this year, because that is really the number one thing we should all be grateful for; those special people in our lives. And, then I wonder if it will be possible to see everyone at
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Christmas, and, dare I say, I have my doubts. It has been a long time since I have seen certain members of my family, and it is getting tougher to think about that loss time as the days pass by. At least I have a job to preoccupy my mind, so I am not caught up in those thoughts. Plus, there is a phone I can use to connect, even if it is not as good as an inperson visit. This holiday, I will be thinking about those who have been isolated because of the pandemic, and hope that everyone has someone or something come into their lives to bring a smile to their faces, even if it is just in the form of a phone call.
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submitted to EFP The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is grateful to the Hon. Minister of Government and Consumer Services Lisa Thompson and her staff for ensuring organizations like OFA are not negatively impacted by unintentional consequences when the Notfor-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) is brought into effect. Throughout its ten years after being proclaimed in 2010, the OFA has been very vocal in our concerns regarding our current democratic structure if the ONCA comes into force. OFA recognizes and appreciates the commitment from Hon. Lisa Thompson and her staff in verifying that the OFA will be able to maintain our inclusive democratic structure. “OFA would like to express our sincere appreciation of the time and effort that has been taken to ensure organizations like OFA, are not negatively impacted when ONCA is brought into force,” said Keith Currie, OFA President. The proclaimed Act brought many concerns to OFA regarding our current voting structure and regional representation. As an Ontario Corporation, OFA has bylaws respecting delegates as provided under section 130 of Ontario’s Corporation Act. This allows members the right to vote to elect delegates from their Region. OFA’s current democratic structure has served OFA members well by ensuring balanced regional
representation across the province. The ONCA posed a potential risk of having to abandon our current democratic structure, leading to unbalanced regional representation. “It is important for OFA to retain regional representation among all of its members. Our current election process ensures the representation is balanced across Ontario,” states Currie. OFA believes that all members, even those living furthest away from OFA’s Annual meeting location, should have equal opportunities to raise concerns and cast their votes. Section 207(3) of the ONCA enables organizations, currently following Ontario’s Corporations Act, to be grandfathered with respect to delegates made under section 130 of the Ontario’s Corporations Act. Therefore, OFA’s current inclusive democratic structure of having regionally elected delegates attend OFA’s Annual meeting can remain intact even after ONCA is brought in force. We would like to extend our thanks to the Hon. Minister of Government and Consumer Services Lisa Thompson and her staff for their continued support on this issue. We are grateful for the clarity provided and are pleased to be able to continue with regional representation and keep our current democratic voting structure intact.
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Essex Council notes - October 5... of the Coronavirus and the state in which that could put the County. He said the area is in a holding pattern to see if the second waive makes things worse. Being in the State of Emergency is not hurting the Town, he said, and the Town is not pushing any decisions through that Council is not aware of. He suggested leaving the declaration in place until the risk of a second wave has been cleared. On Sunday, March 22, the Town of Essex Declared a State of Emergency, due to COVID-19. This took place the same day the County of Essex made the same declaration. NoM: “Bird Banger” issue will lead to review of noise by-law At the September 21 meeting, Councillor Steve Bjorkman put forward a Notice of Motion, which was discussed at the October 5 meeting, to have Council consider directing Administration to review the Town’s Noise By-law, specifically to the use of “Bird Bangers” in the agricultural zoned areas. He also wanted to use Best Management Practices outlined in the Farming and Food Production Protection Act (FFPPA) 1998 for reference. Bjorkman said he realizes the Town does not have by-laws that are really enforceable in the farming or agricultural area as far as noise is concerned. He noted farmers sometimes have to work through the night. There are best practices, he believes, that can be included as references to ensure ag-workers have all the best information. He spoke of a past instance where bird deterrent machines were going off because
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they we not being attended, and the issue was worked out. If there is a way to put best practices into a bylaw for these bird deterrents, that would give enforcement officers tools for those who have these machines going off in the middle of the night. Councillor Sherry Bondy said she has not heard one complaint since the day phone calls on a recent incident have been made. She said she would support a review of the noise bylaw, as she likes reviewing polices. One issue related to the noise bylaw includes fireworks. Council passed Bjorkman’s motion. NoM: Essex to approach Amherstburg about new plan for McGregor Sewage At the September 21 meeting, Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche made a Notice of Motion, which was discussed at the October 5 meeting, to have Council consider directing Administration to investigate the feasibility of partnering with the Town of Amherstburg, with respect to the operations and ownership of the McGregor sanitary system. Meloche said this is something that has been ongoing for a long time. “We’ve been waiting to see how well our arrangement can work; and it is something that happened at the time of amalgamation.” He explained at one point in time, this sewage system was operated as a separate system, a joint venture between Colchester North and Anderdon Township. What Amherstburg has done, after around seven years of operating this system, Meloche said, is decide to pool all its sewage lagoons and sanitary systems into one averaged rate, which doubled the rates for the Essex and Amherstburg residents using the McGregor sewage system in around a two-year period. What Meloche said has been found is that if there
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is a concern on the Essex side of the street, usually, they would go to their local politician for help. And that Councillor would have some say to try and get something done. With this system, Essex has no pull. It seems like things do not get done for the Essex and Amherstburg residents. Meloche wants to go back to that original deal, and wants to approach Amherstburg about that idea. “I think we should be pushing for this,” he said. Mayor Larry Snively agreed. Motion carried. NoM to be discussed at the October 19 meeting: Councill Sherry Bondy will ask Council to give direction to administration to come back with a diversity training program for Council, which includes Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) customer service standard training to ensure Council is up-to-date with requirements under accessibility legislation and the human rights code.
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• Balancing: AAA says balancing also helps minimize uneven wear and tear. Balanced tires are achieved by using small
weights attached to the wheels to limit vibration of the tire and wheels as they turn. New tires should be balanced, and tires also should be balanced after one or more is removed to repair a puncture. • Alignment: Vehicles have wheel alignment measurements that pertain to manufacturers’ specifications. Alignment that falls outside of the range can impact handling, fuel economy and tread wear. A drift or pull suggests alignment problems and should be addressed. Vehicle owners should keep tire inspection and maintenance in mind as part of their overall car care plan. metrocreativeconnection.com
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Major repairs to a vehicle can be expensive. When unanticipated repairs are necessary, drivers’ budgets can be thrown out of whack, potentially causing a domino effect that compromises their ability to pay their bills on time. Whether your vehicle is brand new, a few years old or reaching milestones on its odometer with every mile driven, there are ways to care for the vehicle so you aren’t caught off guard by costly repairs down the road. • Read your owner’s manual. A vehicle owner’s manual is a great resource that can help drivers keep their cars and trucks running strong for years. Every vehicle, whether it’s purchased brand new from a dealership or preowned from a preowned dealer or private citizen, should come with an owner’s manual. Don’t worry if you purchased a preowned vehicle from a private citizen who lost the manual, as many manufacturers have manuals available for free on their websites. Print manuals may cost some money. Drivers may be able to find their manuals elsewhere online on a site such as Justgivemethedamnmanual.com, which has thousands of manuals from various automakers available. Once you have the manual in hand or on your computer, visit the maintenance section to familiarize yourself with the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance guidelines. Adhering to those guidelines is a great way to keep your car running strong for years on end, and it might just save you from the hassle of sudden expensive repairs. • Protect the engine. The engine is arguably the most expensive part of your vehicle to replace, so protecting it should be a priority. Routine oil changes and oil filter replacements is a great way to protect the engine. Manufacturer guidelines vary in regard to oil change and oil filter replacement intervals, but such recommendations can be found in your manual. • Hone your DIY skills. Drivers also can save money on maintenance by doing some of their own minor vehicle repairs. YouTube is home to many DIY tutorials that can teach drivers how to change their own oil and replace the filters on their vehicles. Routine repairs are relatively easy, and many tutorials can walk you through them step-by-step. Depending on how much you drive, learning to do your own minor vehicle repairs may save you hundreds of dollars per year. • Perform routine inspections. Older vehicles may or may not alert drivers via noises or leaks that they’re in need of repair. Routine inspections of hoses, brakes and tires, which should always be properly inflated, can let drivers know if their vehicles are experiencing problems before those problems grow and become something costly. Vehicle maintenance costs tend to be most expensive when drivers ignore routine maintenance or miss signs that their cars and trucks might be struggling. By adhering to manufacturer maintenance guidelines and paying attention to their vehicles, drivers can reduce the cost of keeping their cars on the road.
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Naming rights announced for future Pickleball Courts Photo submitted to EFP Pictured left: Members of Pickleball Inc. executive, with Mayor Nelson Santos (far right), and George and Helen Bergen, proudly unveiled the plaque at the site for the new pickleball courts. Last Friday, October 2, the future site of the Kingsville Pickleball courts was the location for a special announcement. The formal unveiling of a new plaque in recognition of the court naming rights sponsorship,
by UE Enclosures, took place at 1741 Jasperson Lane, in Kingsville (the future site of the Town of Kingsville Pickleball and Bocce Complex. The owners of the Leamington-based, UE Exnclosures, George and Helen Bergen, live in Ruthven and have supported many community projects in the area. George and Helen are thrilled to be part of making the Kingsville pickleball courts project become a reality. Kingsville Pickleball Inc., established in 2013 with just four member, was incorporated in 2018 and now has over 100 members.
The group entered into an agreement with the town of Kingsville to build eight dedicated courts at the Kingsville Recreation complex and continues to work hard to reach the goal of $75,000 in fundraising towards the $275,000 cost. When the courts are completed, the goal is to bring tournaments to Kingsville, and increase youth participation in this sport that is relevant for a lifetime. To learn more about pickleball or Kingsville Pickleball Inc. The group can be found on Facebook or visit the Town of Kingsville online at kingsville.ca
Essex Youth Centre opens for tutoring, after renovation
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by Sylene Argent Last week, after a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and an exciting renovation, the Essex Youth Centre was able to reopen to offer free tutoring to youths in grades eight through 12. The Essex Youth Centre will be open from Monday to Friday, from 2:30pm - 7:30pm, to offer the free tutoring sessions to students. Those wanting to take advantage of the opportunity must make an appointment, as a pandemic safety measure, which is different from last year’s drop-in option. The Essex Youth Centre temporarily closed in February because of COVID. Tauner Martin, one of the tutors at the Essex Youth Centre, said she and her co-worker, Lindsey Stein, will offer help in English, math, geography, history, science, biology, and chemistry. The two tutors available at the facility will conduct temperature checks, ask COVID-related questions, and will follow social distancing protocols to safely offer the service. Everyone in the facility will also be required to wear a mask.
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Emerson Supply Co. 41 Talbot St. N., Essex emersonsupplyco.ca Sustainable alternatives to help reduce waste around the home.
Harrow Chiropractic Clinic 28 King St. W. Harrow facebook.com/DrMikeJanisse Chiropractic, Acupuncturist, Massage, Supplements and Bracing/Orthotics.
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Olde School Deli & Cafe 186 Talbot St. S., Essex 519-776-9700 • oldeschooldc.com Breakfast and lunch cafe serving up daily specials, and a variety of soups.
Omer's Barbershop 45 King St. East, Unit 6, Harrow 519-738-9056 Open: Wed. Noon to 8pm, Thurs., Fri. 9am to 6pm, Sat. 8am to Noon
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Tagged It Paper Co. 102 Talbot St. S. Essex taggeditpaperco.ca Unique stationery and gift items, journals, canvas bags and more.
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Colenutt Signs 2751 Malden Road, Essex 519-776-9985 • colenuttsigns.com Full service sign shop offering all types of signs and vehicle graphics.
County Print Plus 5 King St., Harrow 519-738-2542 Commercial printing done on-site.
County Towing Inc. 1329 Erie Rd. S., Harrow 519-738-2624 countytowinginc.com County Towing provides emergency road service throughout Essex County.
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Essex Optometric Clinic Dr. Todd Wilbee 35 Victoria Ave. Unit #2, Essex 519-776-9900 essexoptometricclinic.com Optometric Clinic-Eye exams, eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses
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G.L. Fraser & Associates 25 Centre St., Essex 519-776-6522 Tax preparation, bookkeeping services, and financial planning.
Diana Dennis ARCT 64 Medora Ave. E., Essex 519-776-8423 Teacher of piano, keyboard, and theory.
Ken Knapp Ford Sales 390 Talbot St. N., Essex 519-776-6447 kenknappford.com Essex Ford dealer since 1983. Sales and service.
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Oxley Estate Winery 533 County 50 Rd. E., Harrow 519-738-3264 oxleyestatewinery.com Wine sales and tastings, lunch every day.
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Kingsville construction not expected to impact upcoming Migration Fest
The Carnegie Arts and Visitors Centre will host a number of Migration Fest Activities.
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Normally, the popular Migration Fest Parade may have had some disruption with these ongoing projects. This year, however, the parade has been cancelled, due to the ongoing pandemic. In place of the traditional parade, residents are asked to take part in the Porch Parade, and decorate their porch, front yard, or balcony with their finest festival-themed decorations and submit a photo for a chance to win a community prize pack. The Great Migration Paint Out is also taking part during the festival, where artists across town will begin painting outdoors on October 15, followed by an exhibition and sale of the completed works on Sunday, October 18 at the Grovedale Arts
and Culture Centre. A mix of indoor and outdoor activities will also be featured across town, including a Jack Miner showcase at Unico Hall on October 17, featuring photos, artifacts, and documentary on the life of Jack Miner, as well as a Wild Goose Chase scavenger hunt, featuring more than 30 artificial geese scattered around downtown Kingsville for children and families to find. Migration Fest 2020 Passports can be picked up during the festival at Carnegie Arts and Visitors Centre, Unico Hall, the Kingsville Arena, and in front of the Jack Miner Statue on Division Street South.
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Groups will be divided into clusters of ten to ensure safety through social distancing alongside frequent sanitizing of surfaces and equipment.
by Adam Gault Continuing construction projects in Kingsville are not expected to impact next
week’s Migration Fest, as the 51st edition of the annual festival is poised to run October 15 to 18, with COVID-19 modifications in place. about midSince September, ongoing road work on Main Street West has diverted traffic between Heritage Road and Prince Albert Street, in addition to sidewalk repairs on the west side of Division Street South, from the lake north to Mill Street. “The primary reason for the [Main Street project] was that the underground infrastructure, as well as the road, were in poor condition,” Kingsville Manager of Municipal Services, Tim Del Greco, explained. “We’re shooting for a completion of mid-November.”
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further information. Applications will continue to be processed in the order they are received and applicants are asked not to resubmit a new application. Duplicate applications will only continue to add to the volume and processing times.
The OPP understands the change in process may cause inconvenience, however it is confident that new measures taken to improve processing times will lead to shorter wait times for the public.
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INTERIOR Protect pipes from extreme cold Water expands in the cold, which means when a severe cold snap hits, pipes can be at risk of bursting. Seal any air leaks surrounding plumbing indoors to keep out cold drafts. On very cold days, keeping faucets running just enough to drip can prevent water from freezing inside the pipes. Insulate doors and windows If you feel a draft around door and window frames, it may be time to install (or replace) the weather-stripping. You
may also want to seal windows with inexpensive yet effective weather-strip film. You can find DIY insulation film at your local hardware store. Clean heating and ventilation systems Before turning your heat on, clean electric baseboards to prevent bad odours when they come back on and test each one to ensure they’re all working properly. If you have an air exchanger, clean it before using it too, or you’ll find yourself in a house full of the dust that’s accumulated in the ductwork over the summer months. Now is also a good
time to check in with you home insurance provider to make sure your optional coverages account for your needs. This can include risks like water damage from in-ground or aboveground sources and water service pipe damage. But rest assured, if you run into problems, your insurance provider will be with you every step of the way. Some providers like Belairdirect even offer home claim forgiveness, which can protect your premium from increasing after your first claim. Find more information at belairdirect.com.
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The process of buying a home can be unlike any experience prospective buyers have ever had. After finding a home they like and coming to an agreement on a sale price with the seller, buyers can expect to add many items to their to-do list. One of the first things to jot down on that list is scheduling a home inspection. Home inspections are a vital part of the home buying process. Such inspections can protect buyers as they’re on the cusp of making what will likely be the most significant investment of their lives. Understanding the home inspection process can help buyers during an exciting yet potentially nerve-wracking time in their lives. What is a home inspection? The American Society of Home Inspectors defines a home inspection as an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house. Inspectors will conduct visual examinations from the roof to the foundation of the home. Additional structures on the property, such as sheds or detached outdoor living areas, are not typically included in the examination.
What do inspectors examine? The ASHI notes that inspectors will examine the condition of various parts of the home. The heating system, central air conditioning unit, interior plumbing and electrical systems, roof (though inspectors will not climb onto the roof), attic and insulation will be examined. Inspectors also will examine walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, the foundation of the home, basement (or crawl space), and structural components. Can a home fail inspection? Homes cannot fail home inspections, which are just assessments of a home’s existing condition. Municipal inspections are separate inspections conducted by government agencies to verify that a property is in compliance with local codes. Home inspectors will provide detailed reports describing the condition of a home and indicate if any repairs are in order. Do I really need a home inspection? A home inspection is a vital component that can help buyers make the most informed decision possible. Forgoing an inspection can leave buyers vulnerable to potentially costly repairs and issues with a home that might have been detected with a proper home inspection. In addition, some lenders insist that buyers have home inspections conducted before they will allow them to borrow money. Home inspections can protect home buyers as they prepare to make the most significant financial investment of their lives. More information about inspections can be found at www.homeinspector.org. metrocreativeconnection.com
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How to remove mildew from your home’s exterior
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humidity may find their homes are vulnerable to exterior mildew growth. Mildew is a kind of mold. Molds include all species of microscopic fungi that grow in the form of hyphae, which are multicellular filaments, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Mold thrives on any organic matter and surfaces with moisture management problems. Mildew, in particular, lives on shower walls, windowsills and other places where moisture levels are high. Mildew also can grow on home siding as well as fences and other exterior structures. While typically gray or white, mildew can be various colours. Experts recommend various cleansers to help combat the issue of mildew on a home. One of the first products that
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homeowners tend to reach for is sodium hypochlorite, which is a standard bleach used in laundry and pool sanitation. While sodium hypochlorite seems to make mildew vanish, those at This Old House say that chlorine evaporates too quickly to get to mildew’s roots on porous surfaces, such as wood or vinyl siding. Bleach also can stain clothing and damage foliage around the house. Hydrogen peroxide, or oxygen bleach, is less volatile, will not affect foliage and can clean mildew, algae and dirt on and below the surface. Trisodium phosphate is another effective cleanser. Commonly known as TSP, it often succeeds where other solutions fail in regard to stubborn stains and mildew. TSP also works well on various exterior surfaces. TSP needs to be used with extreme caution. When using TSP, wear long sleeves, gloves, goggles, and a respiratory
mask, says Today’s Homeowner. The product also requires adequate ventilation. There also are some environmental concerns, as TSP can damage foliage. In addition, if the product ends up in lakes and streams, it can trigger an overgrowth of algae that results in the depletion of oxygen levels in the water. Eco-conscious homeowners may want to try oxy cleansers before TSP. Mildew shies away from bright sunlight, so it tends to grow on the north side of homes. Removing trees or other foliage that
can further block sunlight to areas of the house can help eradicate mildew growth and stop it before it starts. Another tactic is to clean out gutters regularly and thoroughly to reduce moisture and to prevent decomposing debris from running over the edge of the gutters. This runoff can drip down the home’s siding and spread the mildew to other areas. Mildew can be problematic any time of year. Clean up mildew when the weather cools down to spruce up the look of a home.
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Improve soil quality for a better lawn A lush, green lawn can vastly improve a home’s curb appeal. Thick, healthy grass indicates that homeowners care enough about their properties to invest the time, effort and money to make them beautiful. According to the landscaping tool company Troy-Bilt, soil fertility is the foundation of healthy lawns. In fact, the quality of the soil is
essential whether one is growing acres of grass, potted plants or vegetable garden beds. No matter which type of soil a homeowner is working with, there are various ways to make it better.
Remove thatch Thatch is a tightly knotted layer of leaves, grass roots, stems, and other debris that accumulates between
the grass blades and the soil. Too much thatch can hinder the movement of water, air and nutrients into the soil. According to organic fertilizer company Organo-Lawn, thatch often occurs if the production of dead organic material in the lawn exceeds the ability of the microorganisms in the soil to break down that organic matter. A halfinch of thatch is normal.
If thatch gets too thick, it will need to be removed. The home improvement resource DIY Network says dethatching can take place in the summer, fall and winter using a thatching rake.
Aerate A lawn aerator will create holes in the soil. This can improve drainage and encourage worms and helpful microorganisms that require oxygen to thrive in the soil. The Briggs & Stratton Company says the best time to aerate a lawn is during the growing season when the grass can heal and fill in any holes, such as spring
and fall. Aeration can help develop deeper grass roots for a healthier lawn.
Test and amend soil A great lawn has loamy soil, which has a key ratio of clay, silt and sand. Silt is a granular material of a size between sand and clay that originates from quartz and feldspar. It is the most fertile of the three types of soil components. Sand does not retain water, but it helps to create spaces in the soil that permit air to circulate. Clay particles are small and bind together tightly, but clay is naturally nutrient-rich. The home improvement
site BobVila.com says loamy soil should have equal parts sand and silt and half as much clay. If the lawn is not yet established, loamy soil can be created and then the grass seeds planted. For established soil, after removing thatch and aerating, top-dressing the lawn can help. This involves adding a thin layer of soil over the lawn. It can improve the soil without killing the existing turf. Ideally, it should be done in early fall or spring, as this gives the grass time to grow through three to four more mowings before severe heat or cold sets in. Healthy soil is vital to a lush lawn. It takes a little work, but improving soil can create vibrant, healthy, green grass.
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Members of the Holy Name Catholic Church Knights of Columbus hosted a drivethrough pickerel dinner last Friday evening.
by Sylene Argent Though the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for service clubs and organizations to fundraise, the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201), parishioners at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, and the Holy Name Catholic Church Knights of Columbus (Council # 3305) all found unique ways to offer separate dinner services last Friday night, following social distancing protocols. Rick Watson, a member in charge of sports and the kitchen at the Essex Legion, said the local service organization held
its second dinner for the community last Friday, offering a broasted chicken dinner option. The chicken dinner followed the Legion’s successful, first fish fry for the community during Legion Week, since the start of the pandemic. He was hoping the chicken dinner would go over well, with attracting just the right number of hungry visitors for a dine-in or take out dinner option that would suit safety protocols. With proceeds raised through its fundraisers, such as chicken dinner nights, the Essex Legion supports local sporting and youth activities, and also veteran
Members of St. Paul’s Anglican Church served up pasta for take out last Friday evening.
needs. Friday’s dinner was hosted as a trial to see if similar events would be hosted again in the future. Looking ahead, the Essex Legion plans to host a silent vigil, leading up to Remembrance Day. Volunteers are needed, and do not need to be members to participate. Those who would like more information, or would like to sign up for a one-hour shift, can contact Essex Legion President, Erroll Caza, at 519-324-7438 or by email at elcaza51@gmail.com. Hours will be appointed on a first come, first serve basis.
Over at the Masonic Hall, Grand Knight Peter Youngson and fellow volunteers offered a drive-through pickerel fish dinner option. Here, Knights of Columbus volunteers cooked outdoors and patrons picked up their dinner, while still seated in their vehicles. Typically, the Knights of Columbus hosts fish fries biweekly, for the majority of the year, as fundraisers to support local charities from the hall at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. This service was temporarily halted, due to COVID-19. The local service club also had to find a new
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Two local teams to be featured on Family Feud Canada - Teves family of Harrow and Chittle family of Essex County will film soon getting on the show. The support has kept her and her teammates motivated in times of doubt. “Honestly, it feels like Harrow is one, big family,” she said, with Silva-Cacilhas adding the support has even come from people with the same last name from different areas of the world, and from individuals in other countries, like Australia and the US, with inquiries of where they
Pictured are the members of the Teves family of Harrow, who will appear on Family Feud Canada. The team consists of Nancy Teves, Bella Silva-Cacilhas, Zelia Abdulkader, Jaycee Teves, and Mike Teves.
by Sylene Argent Early last week, the Teves family of Harrow and the Chittle family of Essex County were both notified they passed their auditions and were invited to participate in upcoming episodes of Family Feud Canada. Both teams have made it onto the show and will film their episodes within the next few weeks. Over 2,000 families from across the nation applied to compete in the show, and 650 families were invited to audition virtually for the show’s second season. During season two of Family Feud Canada, around 130 families will compete on air during a stretch of 104 episodes. Nancy Teves explained she got the call last week. The ordeal began with a call from Toronto, so she answered the phone, hoping it was the show’s producers with great news. She then found out it was a duct cleaning service instead. Disappointed, she hung up the phone. An hour later, when her phone rang again, with another Toronto number, she was hesitant to guess who was on the other end of the line, but she was soon jumping for joy to learn this phone call was the one she and her teammates had been waiting for, for quite some time. “I yelled, ‘Oh my God,’” Nancy said when she learned one of the show’s producers was on the other end of the line. She was excited to pass along the nod of approval to her teammates, adding the show’s producers noted they loved the Teves family’s online presence on social
Photo submitted: The Chittle family will also appear on Family Feud Canada. Pictured are: Jeanine Pitre, Rick and Juanita Chittle, and Heather and Scott Richardson.
media. While going through the audition process, team Teves posted a few hilarious videos, including one with a “Wizard of Oz” theme, to capture the show’s attention. Bella Silva-Cacilhas said it was exciting to see the show’s producers watching their online presence and much as they were watching theirs. Family Feud Canada, she added, often shared their posts. Jaycee Teves said she and her teammates are a little nervous to perform on the show, but, overall, they are just excited for the once in a lifetime opportunity. This local team, Mike Teves said, will not be unprepared for the show. They have been prepping by playing the Canadian version of the show’s board game, and he has been watching the show, using his couch’s armrest as the buzzer. “We talk every day,” Silva-Cacilhas added. “Everyone has a different strength.” Zelia Abdulkader noted she and her teammates have been surprised by the overwhelming response and show of support from the community, as members of team Teves goes after their dream of
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can watch their episode. Nancy believes the support was due to her teammates’ authenticity, and embodying the vibe of that family next door that is approachable and fun to be around. “One of us says something, and the other four clowns chime in,” she joked. “We will be making memories.” For more information, or to show support, visit, https://www.facebook.com/ familyfeudteves/ or @familyfeudteves on Instagram. Just like the Teves family, the local Chittle family has also been accepted as contenders on Family Feud Canada. The Chittle Family consists of Heather Richardson and her husband, Scott, of Essex, Heather’s mom and dad, Rick and Juanita Chittle, and her aunt, Jeanine Pitre, of Tecumseh. After this group participated in their second and final Family Feud
Canada audition, Heather walked away from that online meeting feeling pretty good. So, she was relieved and excited to have recently receive the news they would be featured on the show. “It’s crazy,” Heather said of being accepted as one of the competing families, adding when she saw the call for auditions on social media, she filled out an application to see what would come of it. “I didn’t expect them to get back to us.” When she received a call recently, confirming her team would be on the show, “I said, ‘Oh my God, finally!’ This news was as big as a wedding or engagement announcement.” She broke the news to her family members, which her daughter captured in a video. She gathered everyone at her parents’ house under the guise of wanting to take a few pictures. Her teammates wondered why she wanted to do that. When she had everyone sitting around the table, she told everyone she was going to do a video, and her daughter started recording. That’s when Heather announced her family would see everyone live from the show. “They all look at me like ‘what?’” she said. Once the news sunk in, they all reacted excitedly. Heather and her family members are now working with the show’s producers to prepare for the show. “I’m not nervous right now, but once I’m on the stage, it might hit,” she said, noting she and her teammates are practicing. Currently, they are also arranging their wardrobes. As a baker, Heather said she plans to bring those who work on the show an assortment of flavoured cupcakes, some with the Family Feud logo. Heather plans to keep everyone posted about the journey via social media. In the meantime, she and her teammates will be practicing. With the pandemic going on, she said it is nice to have something exciting going on. Season two of Family Feud Canada premieres Monday, October 12 on CBC and CBC Gem. It will air four nights a week, from Monday to Friday at 7:30 pm. Families are competing for a $10,000 prize each night, and can stay on for up to three episodes in a row, if they win.
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Members of the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) served up a broasted chicken dinner last Friday evening, with a dine-in or take-out option.
venue to host its first fish fry, as the London Diocese is currently not allowing fundraisers to be held at the churches it governs. The proceeds raised on Friday evening will support the local chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul. The funds
will help this local charity support those in need during the pandemic. The local Knights of Columbus group, Youngson said, has had it struggles through the pandemic, like every other service club, but he was pleased to have
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a huge turnout at its most recent meeting, which was held virtually. Pasta was on the menu at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Friday evening. Donna Flood, Warden of the Church, said this was the first pasta dinner held since the start of the pandemic. Typically, St. Paul’s hosts a pasta night once per month. In addition to being a fundraiser for the church, the typical pasta dinners double as social events, equipped with live music from volunteer performers. Friday evening’s event, however, offered a takeout option only. It was hoped that if things ran smoothly, the event could continue on in some form in the future. Friday evening’s proceeds would support the church’s programs, such as the Clothing Cupboard. It is hoped this service could be reopened this month, with safety measures in place. Because it was difficult to know how may patrons to expect, preparing for
the event was challenging for the volunteers. She was hoping, however, for a decent turnout. Reverend Chris BrouillardCoyle of St. Paul’s Anglican Church added the local parish’s annual Legacy of Heroes program, which recognizes outstanding individuals, will likely go on a little differently this year. Church representatives are thinking of having individuals, from the same social bubble, host gratitude hunts, instead of the traditional recognition program. These groups would pick up supplies, such as sidewalk chalk and markers, from the local church, then create signs of thanks to outstanding individuals, such as essential workers. The idea is to show appreciation for their efforts. Volunteers with the program would take photos of their efforts, then send them along, with an outline of the event, to the church for cataloguing. She plans to set up a profile through Canada Donates. A link will be found on the church’s website and social media page in the near future. Those who would like to participate do not need to be members of the church. “We didn’t want to drop it,” she said of the Legacy of Heroes program, noting it is an important recognition program.
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A lot of students may be struggling to complete or follow along with school work online. Having someone available to help them use the online platforms may be beneficial, she said, adding the centre has computers students can use, in addition to WIFI. “We are hoping, with the new ‘quadmester’ that we will be able to help more students,” Martin said of the tutoring service. Students looking for tutoring help can book their 45-minute appointment at Google Forms Link: https:// forms.gle/NR9ptisL9kneLaqbA. Sandy Larivee, Executive Director of the Essex Youth Centre, said the tutoring is able to occur because the Canada Summer Jobs program agreed to change timelines. She added the reopening of the Essex Youth Centre is taking place at a great time. “The place is looking really nice,” she said, noting the facility, which is located in the basement of the Essex Aquatics Centre, was a beneficiary of Lowe’s 2019 Heroes Project. Last year, Lowe’s collected donations at the till for the Essex Youth Centre. Through the “Lowe’s Heroes” program, the Essex Youth Centre received a new coat of paint on all its walls. The renovations started before the COVID-19 pandemic, and recently finished. Lowes staff, Larivee noted, did the painting, and the Essex Youth Centre was able to use part of the $7000 raised through the program to pay for the paint. With the remainder of the funds, new furniture for the facility was also purchased. “It was restored to how it was at the very beginning,” Larivee said, noting work began on creating the Essex Youth Centre facility 22-years ago, on January 1, 1998. It was officially opened in May 1999. Another new feature at the Essex Youth Centre includes the addition of a driving school run through a separate party. The Essex Youth Centre is a registered charity, and can provide charitable receipts for any financial donation, or for the purchase of items needed for the centre. “Donations are critical for us right now,” she said. Martin is hoping the tutoring service will be well utilized in the newly renovated space. “It is nice to have a brand-new look. We’re open, we’re refreshed, and we are ready to help,” she said.
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MCGUIRE, Clarence - With deep sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Clarence on September 27, 2020 at the young age of 69. Dear husband of the late Susan with whom he celebrated 39 years of happiness. Son of the late Madeline and Everett McGuire. Loving father of Tracy, Mickey (Celeste), Casey (Laurel) and Kassandra (Rick). Treasured grandpa of Kayle, Maeve, Jaz, Kila, Archer, Emmett and Armand. Dearest brother of Joyce (David), Rick (Linda), Brian (Lisa), John (Jan), Karen, Joan (Larry), Kim (Kent) and Donna (Blaise). Brother-in-law of Jim (Linda); Lynn (Rick) and Mary Kate (Wilhelm). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Clarence was a social butterfly who loved a good conversation and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, children, and family. He was a crane operator for 30 years. Clarence proudly celebrated over 17 years of sobriety. He loved working outdoors chopping wood right to the end. The visitation and life celebration was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Cremation followed. Donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House (London or Windsor) or to the Erie Shores Health Foundation (Erie Shores Hospice). You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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Special September 29th Meeting of Tecumseh Council submitted to EFP The purpose of the meeting was to present Council with a copy of the Draft New Official Plan and outline next steps in the public and agency consultation and input process. What is the Official Plan? The Official Plan is a document passed by Council in accordance with the Planning Act that contains goals, objectives and policies that are primarily intended to manage and direct physical change in the Town over a 25-year horizon. It includes policies that enhance the quality of life and quality of place in the Town, while promoting a healthy, livable and complete community. The Official Plan also includes policies to support the wise use of natural resources, community services, infrastructure (including water, wastewater, stormwater, roads and active transportation) while encouraging a strong economy and addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Official Plan is used by Council, municipal staff, the public, government agencies and other affected stakeholders when making decisions with respect to land use planning and growth in the Town. The Official Plan must be consistent with Provincial policies (the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement) and conform to the County of Essex Official Plan. Once the new Official Plan is adopted by Town Council, it is the County of Essex that gives final approval to it. Why is it being changed? Land use planning in Tecumseh is currently governed by three separate Official Plans pertaining to the three former municipalities (the Town of Tecumseh, the Village of St. Clair Beach and the Township of Sandwich South) that amalgamated in 1999 to form the new Town of Tecumseh. These Official Plans are proposed to be replaced by a new Official Plan encompassing all lands in the Town. The draft new Official Plan is intended to articulate a clear, cohesive vision for the Town of Tecumseh and to reflect new policy objectives of Ontario’s Provincial Policy Statement 2020 and alignment with the County of Essex Official Plan (2014). The Plan is based on principles that recognize that the long-term prosperity and social well-being of the Town depends on maintaining strong, sustainable and resilient communities, a clean and healthy environment and a strong economy.
What are the next steps? Public and agency input on the draft document is the next step in the process and public consultation will be conducted in a modified way to adhere to public health guidelines during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The Town will proceed with alternative forms of consultation, including the use of electronic meetings. In order to ensure adequate opportunities are available for public consultation and input, the following process for public and agency engagement was reported to Council this evening: 1) The holding of a Public Information Centre using the Zoom platform (late October); 2) The use of PlaceSpeak, which is an on-line community consultation platform available to the Town that provides a venue for offering input and dialogue (beginning early October); 3) Consultations with First Nations and Metis Community by providing the draft new Official Plan and seeking input and holding of zoom meetings if desired (October); 4) Following the public consultation, discussions to be held with the County of Essex (Approval Authority) and the Essex Region Conservation Authority to address public comments, if necessary (early November); 5) The holding of a Statutory Public Meeting by Council on the Zoom platform in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act (early December). Upon completion of the foregoing consultation process, Administration will prepare a Report summarizing comments and identifying suggested revisions to the draft new Official Plan. The document will then be brought forward to Council for consideration of any final revisions followed by formal adoption. Once adopted, it will be forwarded to the County for consideration of its final approval. How do I participate in these electronic meetings and/or provide comments? Full details on the scheduling of meetings and ways for the public to provide comments will be posted on our website (www.tecumseh.ca), our social media channels and through notices in the local media. Anyone wishing to provide comments may do so through the dedicated Official Plan page on the Town’s website (www.tecumseh.ca/ newofficialplan).
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ALLISON, Leroy Thomas - Passed on September 30th, 2020. Dearest husband of Beverley (nee Barton). Dear brother of Barbara Smith (Trevor), Arlene Biddle (Dave), Dale Tidal (John), Joan Lockley - deceased (Bryan) deceased - all of England. Family in Miramichi, New Brunswick. As per Leroy’s wishes there will not be a showing. Cremation has taken place. _____________________________________________________
CUNNINGHAM, Stephen Philip - Born on February 3, 1941 and passed away peacefully on October 4, 2020 in Windsor at 79 years of age. Son of Louis Cunningham (1973) and Marion Chase (1967) of Essex. Father of Christine, Connie, Caroline, and the late Cathy. Dear brother of Donna and Paul Vella; the late David Cunningham (Barbara). He will be sadly missed by his nieces Ginny, Lanny, and families. Cremation will take place. Arrangements under the care of the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com _____________________________________________________
GILLETT, Daniel Robert - With deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Dan on October 2, 2020 at the age 59. Dear husband of Barbara. Treasured father of Crystal and Christopher. Loving grandpa of Addison, Kaydance, and Karter. Brother of Ron, Carol, and Sandy. Brother-in-law of Ann and Bill; Joe and Penny; Pete and Tracy. Cremation will take place. Donations may be made to the Hospice of Windsor. Arrangements under the care of the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
Voice Of Inspiration “Great things happen to those who don’t stop believing, trying, learning, and being grateful.” ~ Roy T. Bennett
What’s Going On... OCT. 13 ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W. From 1-7pm. For all info, visit: www.blood.ca OCT. 24 VILLAGE MURDER MYSTERY MUST pre-register. NO walk-ins. At the CTMHV, 6155 Arner Towline. For info or to register: 519-776-6909 or info@ctmhv.com NOV 18 KINGSVILLE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - at Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre - 103 Park St.. From 1-7pm Call: 1-888-236-6283 to pre-register. www.blood.ca HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Look us up on Facebook for updates.
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church office to reserve a spot. Unfortunately, we cannot offer nursery supervision or Sunday school. Our GEMS & Cadets, Youth programs and Monthly Movie Night are still postponed. Visit Essex CRC online to listen to a past sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
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St. Stephen’s - Church of the Redemer submitted by Reverend Kimberly Myer
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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
The Salvation Army Food Bank is operated by appointment only. Please call Vicki at 519-776-4628 to make arrangements. All other programs and Sunday services are still on hold due to the pandemic. Please continue to pray for all those affected by COVID-19.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Welcome to Essex CRC either in-person or online. During this time, we need to make changes to our services and ask everyone who would like to attend, call the
Voice Of Inspiration “As we are, so we do; and as we do, so is it done to us; we are the builders of our fortunes.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson *********************************
“We must be as courteous to a man as we are to a picture, which we are willing to give the advantage of a good light.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Both St. Stephen’s and Church of the Redeemer have returned to Sunday morning services. Church of the Redeemer 9am and St. Stephen’s 10:30am. Please wear a mask. Health Unit precautions have been put in place to keep everyone as safe as humanly possible. All are welcome to worship our Lord and Saviour with us.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Good news! Regular Church Service is planned to open on October 18. Plans are in place for a safe return. If you plan to return, you will have to wear your mask. Rev. Carl will still be doing his video message on the our website at: woodsleepastoralcharge.ca. More information will follow. Sunday School will not be held at this time and hall rentals and special events are still cancelled until further notice. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman
Weather permitting, we will gather at the home of Ruth Newman, this Sunday, at 10am for worship. Please bring a lawn chair and respect social distancing. Phil Hernandez will bring the Thanksgiving message. In case of stormy weather, please gather at the church. Social distancing and a mask are both required. We wish to thank Mark Story for his ministry last Sunday as Linda was unable to come. Please continue to pray for our country, the many who are ill, and those in nursing homes.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church So glad to be back in our building and offering Sunday worship! Please join us for 11am service, this Sunday! There are safety protocols in place. Please bring your own mask. Things will look a little different from what they did when we last worshipped together, so please be patient as we adapt to our new situation. As we continue to navigate through this difficult time, know that we are still hard at work to provide you with the spiritual resources that you need. Visit our website (www. stpaulstrinity.org), social media,
or contact us by phone at: 519-776-7711. Messages are checked regularly at the church office.
Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church and invite you to join us for worship in our sanctuary this Sunday at 10:30am. We will observe social distancing protocols and ask everyone to wear a face-mask. We truly appreciate the patience and understanding of everyone as we adapt our ways to ensure the health and safety of all. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods who would be pleased to speak with you: 519-738-4223. Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org.
Bethel-Maidstone United
We look forward to gathering in the sanctuary to worship God this Sunday! We are following protocols to keep everyone safe. Screening questions will be posted - we ask that you consider them carefully. Mask, sanitation methods, and govenment guidelines will be put in place. See us for info. Congregating inside the church will be discouraged. We appreciate your patience and kindness as we adapt to ensure everyone’s safety! Can’t join us for in-person worship? Listen to Sunday’s sermon: anchor.fm/bethel-maidstone. Our hall and building remain closed to meetings and rentals. The secretary can be reached in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 1pm. Our contact info is: bmuc@xplornet. ca or (519) 723-2284. We are located at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone, near the corner of Manning Road and Talbot. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com.
Trinity Church
We are certainly blessed with all the bounty of the county, harvesting is still going on. Please keep our farmers in your prayers and be patient on our roads. We are back worshiping in our beautiful, little church with COVID restrictions. We ask that folks pre-register; this can be done by calling office at: 519-776-7711 or by clicking on the link that is available on our church website: stpaulstrinity.org. We look forward to seeing the smiling eyes behind the masks. Services in the little white church in the cemetery at Cottam are held on Sundays at 9:15 am.
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Essex United Church Join us for worship on Sunday, October 14th at 10:30am. We look forward to seeing you at our Thanksgiving Sunday Service. Rev. Lexie Chamberlain, will lead our worship. Check out our beautiful Thanksgiving Display in front of Essex United! The Essex Area Food Bank is available to anyone who
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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Our family of parishes, Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes is up and running. For more information and for bulletins, please visit the new website at: centralessexcatholic.dol.ca New weekend Mass times are Saturday at 6p.m. and Sunday at 11a.m., on a first come-first-serve basis. Weekday Mass times are Friday and Saturday at 8:30a.m. If you have moved, gotten rid of your landline, or if you have an e-mail address, please let the parish office know in order to keep an up to date parishioner list. Please stay healthy and stay safe!
Happy Thanksgiving! Our St. Mary’s Mission Group is collecting protective personal equipment for Second Chance Ministry. Please donate hand sanitizers, soaps, disposable gloves, and/or face masks. Our family of parishes, Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes, is up and running. Daily Mass is on Thursdays at 8:30a.m. and weekend Mass is on Sundays at 8:30a.m. Reservations are needed for weekend Mass. Contact the parish office at: 519-776-8483. For all the latest information please visit the new website at: www.centralessexcatholic.dol.ca Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick,
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Buck for a Puck returns to help homeless 1964 Ford Fairlane like new again
John and Judy Impens’ immaculate 1964 Fairlane with lots of get-up-and-go!
An email arrived from John Impens of Wheatley, Ontario: “Hi Bill. We bought our 1964 Fairlane 2-door hardtop in Cambridge. A man had done a rotisserie restoration and put over $120,000 into the car, then brought it to an auction in Kitchener, where it was sold to a car lot and I bought it from the lot. “I didn’t have to do any work on this car at all. Everything is new: suspension, interior, all chrome redone, motor overhauled and balanced, tranny all redone. “The car originally came from Tennessee. It has a 289 high performance motor with 271 hp and 3-speed automatic trans. It originally had standard steering and brakes, now changed to power steering and power brakes, and from generator to alternator. “The Ford Motor Company came out with the factory production Fairlane Thunderbolt in 1964 with a 427 V8 with two, 4-barrel carbs rated conservatively at 425 hp, but actual output was closer to 600 hp. “It was designed to race the quarter-mile against the Chrysler Mopars dominating the race circuits in the early ‘60s. Ford got the NHRA championship with this car in 1964. The Fairlane name came from Henry Ford’s estate in Dearborn, Michigan.” The historical background of the Fairlane takes us back to 1960, when all the Big Three brought out compact cars: the Ford Falcon, the Chevy Corvair, and the Plymouth Valiant, all in response to the growing popularity of 4-passenger imports, especially Volkswagen. The cars produced by Detroit in the ‘50s almost always had room for six passengers – but how often do you have that many people in your car? And how much gasoline do you need to drive a big car? The popularity of the Ford Falcon and other compacts opened up a new category waiting to be filled: the mid-size car. The first Fairlane came out for the 1962 model year with nearly 300,000 sold, and over 300,000 for 1963. And for 1964, you could get stiffer suspension and 4-on-the-floor. The Fairlane was hot! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca.
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Photo submitted: Sammy Guenther helps out at Windsor Street Help, fall 2019.
by Adam Gault A young hockey player is once again seeking donations in his battle against homelessness, as Sammy Guenther returns with his fourth annual Buck for a Puck fundraiser. Since 2017, the now 12-year-old Harrow resident has been raising money to help the Downtown Mission of Windsor and Windsor Street Help, raising a total of $11,800 over the past three years to support individuals with immediate shelter needs as well as classes and training for skills development. The genesis of the fundraising came after attending a Toronto Maple Leafs game with his mother, Susan, several years ago. An encounter with a homeless person upon leaving the game stuck with Guenther, leaving him distraught as he felt that there was more that could be done to help him.
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University of Windsor Alumni Association creates outdoor classroom at Holiday Beach Photo submitted: Tania Jobin, Vice Chair, Essex Region Conservation Authority, Claire Wales, Vice President, Essex Region Conservation Foundation, Bob HallBrooks, Holiday Beach Migration Observatory, and Beth Ann Prince, President, University of Windsor Alumni Association, release a Sharpshinned Hawk to dedicate the Outdoor Classroom.
submitted to EFP A new Outdoor Classroom has been
Buck for a Puck returns to help homeless... Upon returning home, Guenther and his mother volunteered at the Downtown Mission and donated what they could, but wanted to take their fundraising efforts to the next level. “When I saw the homelessness, it just hit me in a very hard way, so I felt like I had to do something,” Guenther said. Seeking to combine his passion for hockey with his homeless relief efforts, the Erie North Shore Minor Hockey goalie came up with the Buck for a Puck fundraiser, seeking a onedollar donation for every save he made for one month during the hockey season.
Seeking to raise just $100 dollars that first year, he raised $2,700. This year is providing its own set of challenges for the fundraiser, as with the ongoing pandemic, Erie North Shore Minor Hockey athletes are not playing regular games or travelling. At this time, they are running practices and scrimmages within smaller social bubbles, so Guenther will not have the opportunity to raise funds in the traditional way. “The homeless situation doesn’t stop, and even if we only make five dollars, that’s five
created at Holiday Beach Conservation Area in Amherstburg, thanks to a generous gift from the University of Windsor Alumni Association. Members of the Association joined the Essex Region Conservation Foundation on September 30 to dedicate this innovative learning space as part of the University’s Alumni Week celebrations. “We are happy to play a role in creating this important outdoor space,
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dollars more than we started with,” Susan explained of how this year is just as critical, if not more so, than previous years. “We have to at least try, because the situation isn’t perfect for this at this time. It is needed now more than ever.” Guenther and Susan are also hoping some local businesses will help pitch in this year. They are trying to reach their fundraising goal of $1,000 between October 15 and November 15. Donations can be made online at gofundme. com/f/buck-for-a-puck-to-help-the-homeless
especially during a time when students of all ages are learning in unprecedented and unique ways,” said Beth-Ann Prince, University of Windsor Alumni Association board President. “Educational spaces like this one will benefit current and future University of Windsor alumni, their families and the community.” The Alumni Association donated $50,000 in 2019 toward the outdoor classroom and research at Lebo Creek Wetland. The importance of outdoor learning spaces and providing opportunities for young people to connect with nature cannot be overstated. “Like the University of Windsor, Essex Region Conservation believes outdoor education is a building block for the success of future generations,” Claire Wales, Vice President of the Essex Region Conservation
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All the Best at Thanksgiving! A bounty of well wishes to you and your loved ones during this special time of year. Taras Natyshak MPP for Essex
316 Talbot Street N. Unit 5, Essex, ON N8M 2E1
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Site specific by-law for CREW defeated by Adam Gault A site-specific by-law to allow for the construction of an electronic sign at the Colchester Ridge Estate Winery (CREW) was defeated in a recorded Council vote, ending a month’s long issue that proved to be as contentious for Council as it did for area residents. By-law 1950 would have allowed for a site-specific variance at the 108 County Road 50 East winery, permitting an on-site ground sign 2.45 metres in height, with a sign face area of 4.3 metres, and a lighted sign component. The issue began when a 14-foot sign with an electronic component was constructed on the property in late 2019 without municipal permission, in violation of by-law 1350. By-law 1350 stated that in a zoned agricultural district (in which CREW is located), a ground sign must be no more than six-and-a-half feet in height. That sign had since been removed, with CREW proprietor, Bernard Gorski, seeking a site-specific variance to allow for the construction of his newly proposed sign through by-law 1950. At the September 21 regular Council meeting, council voiced there were not enough specifications pertaining to the permitted brightness of the sign. The issue was then tabled to allow administration to
investigate further. Essex Director of Development Services, Lori Chadwick, noted administration had thoroughly reviewed the site, and there would be concerns imposing a rule on illumination at a site-specific basis, unless those rules applied to every sign in the municipality. During the meeting, Gorski stated that he only intended to illuminate the sign during winery business hours, and added that he would be willing to turn off the sign at 9 or 10 pm in the event that a private function was running late. Councillor Joe Garon said the main issue of the sign continues to be the electronic portion as typically these signs are not permitted in agricultural zones, in addition to the difficulty in enforcing the lighting level. “Really, it comes down to not being able to control it once it’s up. We can ask him to dim it to 40 percent, doesn’t mean he will,” Garon said. “We can trust in our applicant and say he’s a man of his word, he’s going to do that, but we can also doubt that because he applied for this sign without a permit in the first place.” Additional Councillors also took issue with the fact that the initial electronic sign was erected without a permit, with Councillor Sherry Bondy stating that history would make it hard for some in administration, Council, and the community to trust any future
agreement. “[CREW] put up the sign without a permit, despite our administration telling us that on the site visit, that a permit was needed for the sign,” Bondy said. “This sign is something the community does not want. It’s something other businesses on that road do not want.” Councillor Chris Vander Doelen spoke in favour of the sign, noting that lighted signs should be permitted as they are an integral part in promoting local business. “I think most people could not care less about this sign, or any other sign in town. All they want are some reasonable rules that don’t impinge on their lives,” Vander Doelen said. “Even at its tallest, even at its most offensive, this sign was reasonable and pretty small in scale. Especially compared to the fuss being made over it for the past year.” In a recorded vote, Councillors Bondy, Steve Bjorkman, Kim Verbeek, Garon, and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche all voted opposed to the by-law, with Mayor Larry Snively, and Councillors Vander Doelen and Morley Bowman voting in favour. With no sign now on the property, CREW can now only be approved for a sign that falls within current bylaw regulations.
Uof W Alumni Association creates outdoor classroom... Foundation said. “A compelling body of evidence clearly shows that introducing kids to nature has numerous health benefits, including increased physical activity, healthier body weight, better concentration, reduced symptoms of ADHD and anxiety, and improved energy. As well, time spent in nature during childhood is one of the biggest factors that contribute to environmental stewardship in adulthood.” In addition to providing enhanced learning experiences for the young people
who participate in field trips to Holiday Beach, the Outdoor Classroom will be used for other educational workshops such as migration talks, banding demonstrations, and owl prowls. Student researchers from the University’s Ornithology Department, who regularly conduct field work at the site, will also utilize this educational space. Holiday Beach Conservation Area is a well-known destination not only for student field trips but also for tourists. Visitors from around the globe flock to this Amherstburg
location each fall to witness the spectacular raptor migration, which was identified by Audubon Magazine as one of the top three hawk watching sites in all of North America. “This new educational facility will connect more students to nature, and help foster an interest in science and technology, paving the way for students to consider their path to the University of Windsor,” concluded Prince. “This is a wonderful way for us to celebrate Alumni Week.” Background: The University of
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Windsor Alumni Association adds value to the lives of alumni and students. Through active partnership with alumni and friends, the Association fosters pride through the development of lifelong relationships with graduates past, present and future. uwindsor. ca/alumni For more than 40 years, the Essex Region Conservation Foundation has been raising funds to enrich our region as the Place for Life. essexregionconservation.ca/ conservation-foundation