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A LOOK INSIDE Play for a Cure raises over $390,000 PAGE 3 ______________ County of Essex Council Notes for Wednesday, April 6 PAGE 7 _______________ 2022 Spring Home Improvement PAGES 8 - 14 _______________ South County Predators wrap up a successful season with fun day PAGE 15 _______________ Council tours former Harrow High School PAGE 22 _______________ 73’s, Canadiens battle for Stobbs Division PAGE 27 _______________
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Four inducted into the Essex County Hall of Fame by Sylene Argent Four long-time contributors to the local agriculture industry were inducted into the Essex County Hall of Fame during a ceremony hosted at the Harrow Agriculture Exhibition Hall last Thursday evening. The portraits of Mark Balkwill, Joe Colasanti, Harold Hall, and the late Joe Malenfant are now displayed on the back wall of the Exhibition Hall, where many great contributors continue to be recognized since the annual recognition program began 28-years-ago. The Essex-Kent Milk Producers sponsored Balkwill’s nomination into the Essex County Hall of Fame. He was born in 1959 and grew up on the family farm, “HarCliff Dairy Farm,” located on the Arner Townline at Kingsville Road 2. The farm was named after his father and grandfather. Balkwill joined 4-H in 1970, and Essex County Junior Farmers in 1980, where he helped to start 4-H member exchanges from across the world. He is also a Past President of the Essex County Federation of Agriculture, where he served as Vice President from 2009-2011 and President from 2012-2014. Balkwill operated one of the first free-stall milking barns in Essex County alongside his father, and was a Harrow Fair Board member and director. He also served on many committees and boards throughout the years. Throughout his career,
Balkwill “has shown a great commitment and dedication to his family,” Hall of Fame rep, Vicky Morrison, said when congratulating Balkwill. “His selfless giving of his time to sit on committees of the various agriculture organizations of Essex County to help promote our area and our agriculture products has served all of Essex County citizens.” Balkwill was pleased to be inducted, and join his father in the Essex County Agriculture Hall of Fame. He said his mom and dad were not shy in encouraging their children to get out and learn. The Town of Kingsville
sponsored Colasanti’s nomination into the Essex County Agriculture Hall of Fame. Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos introduced Colasanti by the nickname, “Never say no Joe,” who was born in 1933 and grew up on the family farm in Ruthven. Colasanti Farms began in 1942, producing vegetables and greenhouse crops, and sales through a small retail stand. 13-years later, the farm expanded to include lemon and orange trees, and specialized in cactus and tropical plants. The Colasanti family, Santos said, was an operator of one of the first Kingsville greenhouses, which was built in 1945.
It was noted one of his significant contributions includes the recognition that agriculture could serve as an economic driver for the community through increased economic development and more so through tourism. Believing agriculture fairs were drawing attention, Colasanti believed there was an opportunity to grow those events. Soon after, the Windsor and Essex County Convention Bureau was created and Colasanti sat on its original board, representing agriculture. He was also a founding board member of the Southwest Tourist Association.
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Four inducted into the Essex County Hall of Fame... He has also been on several boards for organizations supporting special causes. “The evolution of Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens has shown how agriculture has been an important part of the economy and culture in our region,” Santos said. Colasanti appreciated the honour. He said when he was still a student, he hated school, and would rather be out in the field than in the classroom. When asking a guidance counsellor advice, he learned about a new agricultural program offered in Ridgetown. He was later one of the first 20 or so to attend the course. He likes to encourage others with his own experience, noting one is just as smart as another, they are just in different ways. The Essex County Plowmen’s Association sponsored Hall’s Nomination. Hall of Fame rep Murray McLeod noted Hall was born in 1927 on the family farm in Gesto. He still lives on the farm his parents purchased in 1918. He was a dairy farmer, but after selling the herd, he and his sons grew cash crops of corn, wheat, and soybeans. “The Hall Farm was one of the first farms in Essex County to start ridge-till farming in 1985 and then changed to no-till farming in 1990. All of their equipment for this farming practice was purchased through the Essex County Conservation Authority,” McLeod said, noting his sons continue to work the family farm today.
Hall served on the Essex County Milk Producers board in the 1960s, served as President of the Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association for two-years, and as President of the Wheat Board for two-years. His service to the community also included involvement with the St. John’s Ambulance First Aid Brigade, where he and his wife, Peggy, were first aiders and instructors for over 40-years. With the Essex County Plowmen’s Association, Hall first volunteered with the International Plowing Match held in Essex County in 1955 and again as Chairman of Parking for the 1989 International Plowing Match held in Maidstone. Hall took some time to describe how far farming has come. At one time, farmers would have to take off an ear of corn at a time, and use a hand device to remove the corn from the husk. Now, a tractor can remove eight to ten rows of corn at a time. Joseph Malenfant was recognized posthumously. He was born in 1932 and was raised on the family farm near McGregor. He was introduced by Gary Struhar, who noted when he was 16-years-old, he joined his father and brothers in operating the family farm, which
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raised hogs, and grew corn and soybeans on 950 acres. In 1990, they implemented notilling, first preparing the land by adding rock chutes. He retired in 2000 and passed away on April 11, 2019. Over the years, Malenfant was a director on the Wheat Board and Soybean Board in the mid-1960s. He was a member of the committee who worked to get a grain terminal in Windsor. He was also a former President of the Essex County Farmers Union in Essex. “Joe and his brothers planted test plots for soybeans, sharing their results with the Department of Agriculture. Joe was responsible for the testing and monitoring of these test plots and assisted in their harvesting,” Struhar said. In their family business, he served as Secretary and Vice-President of F. Malenfant and Sons Ltd. In his retirement, Malenfant volunteered for the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum, where he spent time helping to restore and set up steam engines and other pieces of equipment. He was responsible for setting up the tractor building display to preserve local and agricultural farming history. His wife, Cecile, accepted his award, along with his son, Larry, and his daughter, Joanne. Larry said a few words on his dad’s behalf. “Anyone who knows my dad here, the first words he would say would be, ‘what can you say?’” Larry said. “This is a nice honour for him.” He said his dad and his brothers took great care of their equipment, and spent the off-season working on their machinery.
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Play for a Cure raises over $390,000
NHL alumni Aaron Ward talks to former US National team player Meghan Bozek during the Play for a Cure all-star game on Friday.
Al Iafrate sits at the edge of the bench with his teammates during the Play for Cure allstar game on Friday.
by Garrett Fodor After more than twoyears, local hockey players were able to laceup their skates and lineup alongside some NHL greats to support a local cause. This past weekend,
after more than two-years away from the ice, the “Play for a Cure” hockey tournament returned to Windsor-Essex. The event was created as a fundraiser for the Cancer Research Collaboration Fund in 2019, designed to raise
money to help fund cancer research locally.
Jeff Casey, with his wife Diletta, along with Harvey and Elaine Snaden, came together to create the Cancer Research Collaboration Fund. Casey said as a cancer survivor of 13-years, he wanted to find a way to raise money and promote cancer research locally, noting without the cancer research, he would not be alive today. Originally, Casey noted, the fundraiser was planned to be a hockey tournament, but took it one step further. “I was fortunate enough to attend Mario Lemieux’s fantasy camp, where there’s an opportunity to have experiences with him and other NHL greats, play hockey, but also raise money for cancer research and care. We went to the hospital, met with the cancer researchers there and saw the Mario Lemieux Foundation wing there and it was a truly motivating experience,” Casey recalled. The first edition of the pro-am tournament launched in 2019. This year’s edition of the tournament featured 13 games, including the all-star game, pairing up the tournament’s top fundraisers along with retired NHL alumni, Continued on Page 6
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Not being a fan of the skill set matrix
At the April 4 regular Council meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy asked Council to consider the vacant seat on the E.L.K Energy Board be filled by someone in the community through an application process, based on qualifications and not another member of Essex Council. Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman ended up being nominated to the position for the remainder of the term, but there were Councillor reps who agreed with the idea of looking at ways to fill the Board’s positions, based on qualifications, for the next Term of Council, which will form after the fall election. Though, as a Board of Council, I love the idea of bringing in qualified people in the future, I dislike the idea of hiring people on using a skill set matrix, which was mentioned at the meeting. There are only so many things you can measure on paper, and many things you cannot, when hiring a candidate for any role. A skill set matrix may look at
education and years of experience, but it cannot measure being able to think outside the box, level of creativity, ability to handle pressure, loyalty, discretion with sensitive material, or the ability to hold one’s own in difficult situations in a professional way. And let’s be honest, just because something looks good on paper, does not mean it will prevail while in use. I think we also need to be careful of stacking the deck with those who all have the same skill, when assembling a board. For sure, financial experience is a positive, but not everyone has to have that skill. When I went to college, we always had to take elective courses that were unrelated to our studies, and we were always told this was to create better-rounded graduates, and a Board should be assembled the same way. Creative thinkers, communicators, and those who
have the ability to create and follow short and long-term plans through recognizing needs and implementing goals are just as important as keeping an eye on the financial figures. I hope that is something the Town will consider if it is decided to move towards a skill set board. And, I am not saying set aside positions for each type of skill set, because that could become impossible to fill. What I mean is to keep in mind that diversity in skill set around the table creates a functional dynamic. When you build a house, you don’t hire all engineers or roofers, you need many people contributing to ensure functionality. I feel the same way about assembling a team to tackle any project.
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Letter to the Editor As per the Essex Council meeting of January 17, 2022, the Clerk for the Town of Essex stated that a Councillor who is appointed to another position on Council (i.e. a Councillor appointed to the Deputy Mayor position) has the right to state Re-Elect on his/her campaign signs and literature. I find this to be false and misleading. This Councillor was appointed by Council, not duly elected by the voters of the Municipality. By the statement of the Clerk, does this also mean that the citizen appointed to fill the now
vacant seat on Council also has the right to state Re-Elect on the Campaign signs and literature? Do the voters of the Town of Essex not find this to be confusing? How can anyone be re-elected to a seat that they were not elected to in the first place?
David R. Lachapelle Essex, ON
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Please note, in the article, “Third issue of ‘Dream Reapers’ comic book to be released this year,” that was published in the April 7 edition of the Essex Free Press, it was Tony Gray who suggested author J. George Morneau get he find himself a good illustrator. We apologize for any confusion.
Statement by Chris Lewis, MP Essex - Budget 2022 fails to address rising inflation, cost-of-living crisis submitted to EFP April 8, 2022 - Canadians need a plan to deal with the cost-of-living crisis, to bolster our economic prosperity and competitiveness, and provide them with the hope that they can be better off than they were when the Liberals came to power. Justin Trudeau failed to deliver that plan, instead adding another $50 billion dollars in uncontrolled spending that can only be paid through higher taxes. The federal government is now 25 per cent bigger than it was pre-pandemic. Even before the pandemic, the Liberals added $112.2 billion to the federal debt over a five-year period of tepid
growth and record-high spending. This is a Prime Minister who promised to help the middle class and those wanting to join it, yet under this NDP-Liberal government, that dream is now dead for
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Statement by Chris Lewis, MP Essex... millions of Canadians, and those who remain are barely clinging on to that dream. Canadians need a break and they didn’t get one from the NDPLiberal budget today. Conservatives were looking for three things: 1) controlled spending to control inflation; 2) tax breaks for Canadians; and 3) substantial action on increasing housing supply. The budget failed Canadians on all of these. To control inflation, you have to control spending. They have failed. Trudeau continues
a tax-and-spend agenda to satisfy the NDP. This irresponsible NDP-Liberal budget does nothing to address the cost-of-living crisis Canadians are facing. Families that can’t afford more taxes and are struggling to pay their bills or put groceries on their table have been let down. Young families trying to save money to buy a house, with prices up nearly 30 per cent this year alone, have been let down. Seniors living on fixed incomes, struggling
to afford the high costs they see everywhere they go, have been let down. Not having a plan to address rising prices is a monumental failure, and the cost-of-living crisis will only get worse with the NDP-Liberal government. What are Conservatives looking for? Conservatives want to see a plan for growth, with targeted investments and policies to boost our productivity and improve our competitiveness in
the global marketplace. These would include policies that improve Canada’s lagging investment performance, the delivery of rural broadband and tradeenabling infrastructure, such as improved marine and inland ports, roads and bridges, and border enhancements, the elimination of interprovincial trade barriers, improved supply chain resiliency, and a robust innovation agenda. We expect the NDP-
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Liberal government to implement a real debt management strategy that includes a firm fiscal anchor and a measurable path to returning to balance. Conservatives were very clear that we wanted to see a meaningful plan and real solutions to the inflationary pressures that are leaving so many Canadians behind.
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Play for a Cure raises over $390,000... including Rick Vaive, Paul Coffey, and Derian Hatcher. Prior to the event, participants were able to attend a draft party held at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts. The event was emceed by Hockey Night in Canada’s Ron MacLean and featured a hot stove discussion panel with Dr. Lisa Porter, Executive Director for WE-SPARK health institute, and Dr. Caroline Hamm, a medical oncologist and cancer researcher, along with Casey. “We’re trying to push this forward to ensure that the leaders of our community understand what our community needs from a cancer survivor and a community’s perspective,” Casey commented. “Everyone has been affected by cancer and all the people involved in the event are doing something about it. This is a 100 per cent grassroots organization, run by volunteers with all money going to the charity. We’re just trying to create better outcomes for our local patients.” Prior to the all-star game, Casey featured Jack Costard as the flag bearer for the opening ceremony. Casey said
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Costard lost his father, who was Casey’s friend, to cancer two-years ago. “While it never gets easier losing someone to cancer, I’m happy they got to be involved and share the moment as they look to prevent things like that from happening,” Casey said. Following the conclusion of the all-star game Friday, Casey noted they are still processing how much money was raised, but said the amount was over $390,000. Combined, the total raised through the two editions of the tournament is over $650,000. The event could not have been made possible without the generous support for the community, including sponsorships from WFCU Credit Union, Lynda Casey, and St. Clair College and Alumni Association, among others. Casey added he is grateful for the team of volunteers who helped to organize and arrange the
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tournament, with more than 100 lending a hand over the two-days the fundraiser took place. After missing the last two-years due to COVID-19, Casey was excited to see everyone return to the ice and enjoy the tournament. As he wrapped up the tournament, Casey noted he is already in the planning process for the 2023 edition of the event and hopes to have it continue to grow.
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County of Essex Council Notes for Wednesday, April 6 by Sylene Argent County preparing for future battery plant The County of Essex will be ready for the battery plant that is planned to come to Windsor, Warden Gary McNamara said during his address during the County Council meeting last Wednesday evening. LG Energy Solution, one of the leading battery manufacturing companies in the world, and Stellantis are going to invest over $5B to build a plant in Windsor. “This facility will position Canada to be a global leader in the manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles,” McNamara said. “And, it will have a huge economic benefit for our region.” The County of Essex, McNamara added, is making significant infrastructure improvements, and stands ready to assist in other ways “to make this pivotal investment as successful as possible. “The County has over $400M in road capacity expansion projects underway, or in the planning stage, between now and 2037, and we are improving major traffic corridors for future investments and growth in the County,” he commented, adding work is also underway on a multi-year project to widen and enhance County Road 42, from the Windsor boundary to Manning Road. “In the coming months and years, this project will involve the construction of new roundabouts, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and multi-use trails down County Road 42,” he explained. “The result will be a road that can accommodate more traffic, serve the expanding needs
of businesses, and safely connect growing residential neighbourhoods.” CR 34 speed limit to reduce to 60km/ hr east of Dawson to Manning County Council adopted By-law 2022-10, reducing the speed limit on County Road 34, from east of Dawson Road to County Road 19, from 80km/h to 60 km/h. Jerry Behl, Manager of Transportation Planning and Development, said in May of 2021, the County of Essex received correspondence from the Municipality of Lakeshore, requesting a reduction in the speed limit at the aforementioned location. “Administration reviewed and responded to the Municipality in October, and at that time, no change in speed was recommended,” Behl said. With construction work ongoing with Highway #3, Administration recommended waiting until the work on the adjacent to Highway # 3 was completed. In December, Administration was directed to review the speed at this location again. This was done, and following a more holistic review, a reduction in the posted speed of 80km/hr to 60km/hr, from east of Dawson Road to Manning Road, was recommended, Behl said. County to take over operation of Temporary Foreign Worker Isolation and Recovery Centre The County of Essex will take over managing the International Agri-Food Temporary Foreign Worker Isolation and Recovery Centre (IRC) from the City of
Windsor. Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald brought the issue up at the March 16 County Council meeting, noting the City of Windsor will cease responsibility for the operation as of June 30. At this meeting, she said someone needed to step up, once the City of Windsor is no longer responsible for the IRC. She also noted all of the funding will come from the federal government, and was approved to the City of Windsor. Since the City no longer wants to offer the resource, it was felt it needs to be taken care of by the partners benefiting the most from its availability. County Council moved to defer the matter, with a report and recommendation to come forward at the April 6 meeting. At last Wednesday’s meeting, Bruce Krauter, Chief of Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services, brought forward a report on the matter that highlighted the administering of funding to operate the IRC. He sought approval from County Council to have Essex County Administration apply for and receive Public Health Agency of Canada funding to take any and all necessary steps for the County to operate and administer the operation of an International AgriFood Temporary Farm
Worker Isolation and Recovery Centre, including retaining any additional staff and/or subcontractors that may be required. The request was approved. County Council also approved allowing the Warden and the Clerk to execute any necessary applications, documents, and/or agreements to give effect to the authorization to Essex County Administration. Krauter noted in the summer of 2020, the City of Windsor was approached to take the lead to operate and administer the IRC. Previously, it was managed by the Emergency Medical Assistant Team (EMAT) in collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross. The location was in Leamington. “At the onset of that, when the EMAT team came from the province, we were in crisis in our region,” Krauter said, adding it was decided at that time, the greatest administrative capacity to oversee such a complex project was
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position to save money on dream renovations. Do your homework Getting the best price typically require shopping around and not settling on the first bid. Experts recommend getting at least three estimates on the same job - and be sure to let each contractor know that you are soliciting multiple bids. This alone may entice a specific contractor to give you his or her best offer up front. Avoid simply choosing the lowest bid. Look at quality of work, reputation and reviews. If you like a costly contractor more
than another, see if that contractor is willing to match a lower bid to win the job. Pick the right season As with other industries, home renovation work heats up during certain seasons or times of year. General contractors may be more willing to negotiate for a lower price depending on when their busy season may be. Jobs may slow down in winter, for example. Talk about supplies Even after getting a good bid, you may be able to speak with your contractor about lowering costs even more by choosing less costly supplies. Find out if contractors can source materials from a low-cost supplier. In addition, discuss if you can purchase your own supplies. Ask to do a portion Be honest with the contractor about your budget and figure out if there is any way for you to do some of the work to lower costs. The contractor can give you jobs that are within your abilities, which can shave dollars off the final price. Know your rights and laws Understand the laws governing contract language in your state or province. Contracts should also spell out the change order process so that expectations of changes and costs will be known in advance. These are just some of the tactics homeowners can use when negotiating the price of home remodels or improvements. metrocreativeconnection.com
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7 things to know before replacing windows
The decision to replace windows often comes down to aesthetics and necessity. Drafty windows can reduce energy efficiency in a home, requiring HVAC systems to work harder to keep interiors comfortable. The harder the HVAC must work, the more homeowners will pay in energy costs. Old windows also may be points of entry for water and insects. Despite the importance of windows, Money magazine advises that new windows make up only a fraction of the home’s total exterior “envelope,” resulting in only about 5 to 15 percent of total energy savings. But there are still plenty of reasons to invest in new windows. 1. Vinyl or aluminum may be best. Lumber is farmed rather quickly today and solid wood
products may not stand up to elements as well as wood used a half-century ago. To avoid rot, vinyl windows often are an affordable and durable choice. Homeowners also have the option of wood windows with aluminum cladding, which are long-lasting. 2. Moisture problems indicate windows need to be replaced. Condensation that shows up as fogging between double-pane windows or on the inside of windows indicates that the windows are starting to fail. If installing a vapor barrier in the basement or crawl space, ventilating properly when showering or cooking, or using a dehumidifier indoors does not remedy the situation, it might be time to replace windows. 3. Windows add curb appeal. Beyond functionality, replacement
windows immediately update the look of the home and can improve curb appeal since they are one of the most prominent features on the exterior of a home. If a house needs an update, replacing windows and can be a quick and affordable update. 4. Consider other energy-efficient upgrades. Sometimes older windows can be salvaged, especially if they are not damaged and only moderately drafty. Replacing panes, sash cords, weather stripping, and even glazing may be less expensive than replacing a window. Plus, older homes with attractive windows complement one another. To keep energy bills down, think about adding insulation to the attic and basement - which is a good idea even if you are replacing windows. 5. The wrong windows can adversely affect home value. The National Association of Realtors says homeowners get about 73 percent of their replacement window investment back when they resell a home. But choosing
the wrong windows might lower the value of the home. It’s important to match the look of the original windows, including window material and the divided light pattern (the number of panes in each window) with the original windows. 6. Think about soundproofing, too. When upgrading windows, also think about how certain windows can cancel out noises and make homes more soundproof. Some windows can help reduce outdoor distractions like leaf blowers or lawn mowers.
7. Proper installation is key to longevity. Replacement windows are only as good as their installation in many cases. Poor installation and orders of standard rather than custom sized windows
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Pros and cons to open-concept homes
Open-concept homes have become increasingly popular in recent years. An open-concept home is one in which the rooms flow into one another with limited obstruction from walls or other barriers. According to the National Association of Home Builders, 84 percent of new singlefamily homes have fully or partially open layouts. While they may seem like a new trend, open floor plans are anything but. Early American homes featured open, often oneor two-room units built around the central kitchen/hearth. This maximized warmth and functionality. Homes evolved as incomes grew, and soon homes had several smaller rooms with specialized functions. What’s old has become new again. However, before diving head first into a new home purchase or a big renovation to realize an open-concept dream, consider the pros and cons of this type of setup to
determine if it’s really right for you. Advantages of open floor plans Open floor plans facilitate the flow of natural light throughout a space and can promote air flow, helping to reduce warm or cool pockets of air in otherwise closed-off rooms. Open homes make socializing easier, even when people are doing different things. While someone is cooking dinner in the kitchen, he or she can still interact with someone else playing video games in the family room or paying bills in the home office. Entertaining also is easier, as mingling with guests is much more convenient when walls are not getting in the way. A smaller home can feel much larger if it employs an open concept. The square footage is not divided into smaller quarters, which sometimes are rooms (such as formal dining rooms) that are only used a few times per year. This eliminates underused spaces and opens up sight lines in the layout. The value of real estate has risen dramatically since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and prospective buyers may prefer an open-concept plan
because it can help them minimize building costs. Disadvantages of open floor plans Open layouts are not for everyone. The same sense of space that occurs when walls are taken down may make rooms feel cavernous and less cozy, particularly in homes with ample square footage. In addition, privacy can be hard to come by when all rooms feed into one another. When the kitchen is not separate from the family room space, that makes it easy for noise to compromise the area’s comfort levels. There is no hiding from noise in an open floor plan, as sounds from voices, television shows and appliances tend to
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Learn the right ways to clean lawn and patio furniture
Once the days begin to grow a little bit longer and the numbers on the thermometer creep a tad higher, outdoor entertaining season is right around the corner. Homeowners may be anxious to once again return to the comforts of their backyards. However, their patio furniture may not be ready for lounging just yet. Some simple cleaning strategies make it easy to brighten outdoor furniture made of metal, glass, wood, and plastic. Before homeowners know it, their backyards will be ready for outdoor entertaining season. Proper storage Storing outdoor furniture during the colder months of the year is a great way to protect items from the elements. This may involve careful shrink-wrapping and keeping items outdoors, or by moving furniture indoors to a shed or garage. Cleaning the furniture one last time before storing it also can be handy. Remove stuck-on debris Inspect furniture and be prepared to remove any stuck-on debris, such as bird droppings, sticky food residue or even cobwebs and insect nests. Be sure
to use a cleaning tool that is safe for the material you are cleaning. Test an inconspicuous area of the furniture first to ensure your tools don’t damage the furniture. For example, many scrub brushes can scratch glass or aluminum. Make a thorough cleanser Clean stains off of furniture with a versatile cleanser. A mild cleaner can be made by mixing 1/2 cup baking soda with 1 gallon of warm water, according to the experts at Better Homes & Gardens. Regular dishwashing detergent also can be mixed with water, as it has a mild bleaching agent. This cleanser can be used on plastic resin furniture or metal furniture, which are popular patio furniture materials. Patio fabrics Check the cleaning instructions of outdoor fabrics, as there might be specific instructions on the tags. In some cases, fabric may be removed and washed in a washing machine on a gentle setting. A solution of dish soap and warm water also is a gentle way to clean outdoor fabrics. Once items are clean, HGTV advises applying a water-repellent fabric protector to minimize staining and maintenance. Strip or sand Wood furniture may need specialized care. If stains cannot be removed with a mild cleanser, then hard woods like teak can be surface-sanded to restore items’
original look. Pressure washers can often do more harm than good to patio furniture, so it’s best to look for an alternative way to clean them. Usually a bit of elbow grease and a cleanser is all that’s needed. Give the cleaning product time to work. Wipe down and dry the furniture thoroughly to prevent the growth of mildew. metrocreativeconnection.com
Spring home maintenance inside and out (NC) With spring right around the corner, we’re all looking to put those winter blues behind us and get our homes into tip-top shape. But with spring weather being unpredictable, sometimes it’s hard to juggle work, life, interior and exterior maintenance. Get a head start on spring by checking the interior of your home while it’s still cold and snowy outside. Here are some of the ways you can be proactive about protecting your home and your health: • Check and reset ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) • Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors • Lubricate weatherstripping and sliding doors and windows • Check that windows and screens are operating properly
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(NC) Volatile organic compounds, also known as VOCs, are a large group of chemicals commonly
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What is a VOC and why should I care?
found in both indoor and outdoor air that can affect air quality. There are many sources in your home, such
as glues, paints, varnishes, adhesives, furnishings, flooring, cleaning products, cooking and tobacco smoke. While some VOCs give off distinctive odours, they are often present even if you can’t smell them. Exposure to some VOCs indoors can affect your health, depending on which ones are present, the level present and how long you are exposed. VOCs can cause a variety of health effects, including fatigue, headaches, breathing problems, and irritation of the eyes, nose and throat. Should I be worried? For most VOCs, levels found in indoor air in Canadian homes do not generally pose a significant health risk. However, some people may be more sensitive, such as those with asthma, those who are pregnant, children and seniors. That’s why it’s important to take steps to reduce VOCs in your home. Simple ways to reduce
exposure • Avoid smoking indoors. Smoke contains many different VOCs. • Increase ventilation. When possible, use a range hood exhaust fan that vents outside when cooking. • Maintain your fireplaces and wood stoves, following the manufacturer’s instructions, and clean your chimneys regularly. • Open windows when outdoor air conditions are good. Check the outdoor air quality in your community by visiting the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). • Choose low-VOC products when possible. Some composite wood products (such as flooring), paints, varnishes and cleaning products emit fewer VOCs than others. • Ensure there is a good seal around any doors connecting the house to an attached garage. • Open windows when using cleaning products, especially those that have a strong smell. • Open windows when
using home improvement products, including glues, paints, varnishes and adhesives. • Always read and follow label instructions of cleaning and home improvement products. Always store products according to label directions and tightly seal
containers to prevent VOC emission during storage. • Minimize the use of scented products, such as plug-in or aerosol air fresheners. These products often contain or produce VOCs to mask odours. Find more information at canada.ca/healthy-home.
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Spring home maintenance inside and out... Continued from Page 11 • Check air ducts, remove covers and vacuum dust from vents • Clean humidifier and check for condensation and proper humidity levels • Check attic, basement and crawlspaces for leaks or moisture • Clean or replace your furnace filter • Check and clean the heat recovery ventilator (HRV); wash or replace the filter • Check sump pump (if installed) for discharge • Inspect water heater for leaks As winter starts to break, you may have more opportunities to check on areas outside the home. In the long run, maintaining the exterior of your home can be just as important as interior upkeep. When the weather is better, consider the following: • Check eavestroughs and downspouts for debris • Check roof for loose or cracked shingles • Check driveways and walkways for frost damage • Inspect fences • Turn on exterior water supply • Test septic system and clean if necessary • Plan landscaping to avoid soil settlement and water ponding Remember to always work safely and do your research before taking on an unfamiliar task. Consider leaving some of the more dangerous tasks, such as checking for mould or roof inspections, to a licensed professional. Find more home maintenance tips at tarion.com. Source: newscanada.com
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Tips when painting shutters
There are many ways to give a home’s exterior a new look. Though it might not be as grand as replacing siding, repainting shutters affords homeowners a chance to try a bold new colour or simply replace fading colours, and each option can make a home more appealing. Homeowners who have never before painted shutters can consider these tips as they prepare to begin the project. • Don’t go it alone. The most important step homeowners can take before beginning a shutter painting project is to enlist the help of a friend or family member. Someone to hold the ladder can make the project safer. Enlisting a third individual, working on the ground, who can take the shutters from the person on the ladder may be a wise move as well. • Remove the shutters. When painting shutters, homeowners want to remove them from the house. It might seem easier to leave the shutters on and then paint them carefully with a brush, but that’s both time-consuming and a potential safety risk. Some shutters are installed with fasteners that look like screws, but that appearance is misleading and shutters installed in this way cannot be
removed with a drill or screwdriver. Homeowners should determine which material their shutters are made from, and then look for a corresponding removal tutorial on YouTube. Homeowners who can’t find one can contact the manufacturer or a contractor to determine the best way to remove the shutters. • Clean the shutters prior to painting them. It’s likely been years since the shutters were last painted, and over that time they’ve no doubt accumulated a lot of dirt and mildew. Homeowners can try a garden hose to clean them, and if that doesn’t work a power washer may be needed. If using a power washer with wooden shutters, be especially careful, as the force of the power washer may damage the wood. Vinyl shutters, like vinyl siding, can typically handle a strong power washing without being damaged. Wooden shutters also will need to have old paint removed before they can be repainted. The experts at TrueValue® note that paint can be removed from wooden shutters with a sander or by applying a chemical paint stripper. • Prime wooden shutters before painting. Though vinyl shutters won’t need to be primed unless the old paint is peeling, wooden shutters must be primed before they’re painted. Priming can be a tedious process, so homeowners should leave themselves ample time for this part of the project. • Rent an airless sprayer to paint the shutters. Many hardware or paint stores rent airless sprayers, and these
can be the quickest way to paint shutters. Professionals typically apply two coats of paint, and the first coat should be allowed to fully dry before the second coat is applied. • Re-hang the shutters after they have fully dried. Only after the shutters have fully dried should they be placed back on the house. Employ the same buddy system when re-hanging the shutters, having one person hold the ladder and another pass each one up one at a time. Painting shutters can give a home a fresh look without costing homeowners a lot of money.
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3 factors to consider before converting an attic
Accessibility is an important variable to consider as homeowners try to determine if they can convert their attics into a livable space.
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2. Access: Access is another aspect that must adhere to local safety guidelines. Many attics are accessible only through pulldown ladders, but that will have to change if homeowners repurpose their attic spaces. A staircase that complies with local laws will need to be installed, and contractors can work with homeowners to build that and estimate the cost. Homeowners who simply want to put desks in their attics without going with full-fledged conversions are urged to adhere to local access requirements anyway, as they’re intended to ensure residents can safely escape attics in the case of a fire or another emergency. 3. Climate control: Attics are converted to provide residents with more livable space. Converted space is only
livable if the climate within the attic can be controlled so it’s cool in the summer and warm in the winter. An existing HVAC unit needs to efficiently heat and cool an extra room. If it can’t, bills might spike because the rest of the home likely won’t be as comfortable, forcing homeowners to adjust thermostats to offset that discomfort. That also could affect the unit’s life expectancy. Before going forward with an attic renovation, homeowners should contact HVAC professionals to
determine if attic spaces can be serviced with the existing units and ductwork, or if an alternative arrangement must be worked out to make the spaces livable. Attic conversions can be great ways to make existing spaces more livable. Homeowners considering such projects should pay attention to three important variables as they try to determine if attic conversions will work for them.
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South County Predators wrap-up a successful season with fun day of play on Saturday by participating in its first end-of-season fun day on the ice. The players enjoyed a final day of play with teammates at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, complete with skill challenges, scrimmages, and obstacle courses. The players also had a chance to pick up swag they earned over the season and enjoy a provided lunch. Mindy Parisien, Vice President of the South Photo of the U7 and U9 players of the South County Predators hockey league, submitted. County Predators Board of Directors, said this by Sylene Argent was the first time the fun day was hosted, and Board Hockey players with the all-female South County Members were hoping to use the event to celebrate the Predators league wrapped up a successful season great season the girls had. “This was just about celebrating everyone,” she
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said of Saturday’s fun day, adding she hopes the fun day will be expanded upon in the future. The league had 145 registered players this past year, over six divisions. The league plays in the Essex-Kent Girls’ Interlock Hockey League, so the local teams play with others from Chatham, Sun Parlour of Windsor, Lakeshore and Essex, and South Point of Leamington. Even with the little hiatus, due to COVID, Parisien said the girls had a great hockey season. The U11 to U22 divisions play in the local league. The Saturday prior, the league held its Day of Champions. Eight out of the ten teams involved with this league participated in the event, and the South County Predators brought home four trophies. In three of the divisions, there was a match-up between two of its own teams in the finals. “We had a great season with the girls. The coaches, everyone, have been phenomenal in making it fun for the girls,” Parisien said. “From our coaches, volunteers, and parents, everyone put in a big effort to get this season going.” Those volunteers have put in a lot of work over the
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County of Essex Council Notes for Wednesday, April 6... through the City. He added at the onset of the IRC operation, a subgroup of community leaders, from various health, social services, and greenhouse industry organizations, came together and formed an Agri-food Incident Management System (IMS) Table to maintain the operation of the IRC and to manage the agri-food crisis. Over the past two-years, the IRC has evolved and stabilized, and became a successful administration function, Krauter added. In the summer of 2020, there were various locations for the IRC, including in Leamington and Windsor. It was later moved to a different location in Windsor. The operation grew and shrank, to properly service demand. “With that, we learned different processes and different consistency of processes in those partnerships of operating and securing it,” Krauter said. As of March 2020, the IRC has accommodated over 1200 workers over that time-period, he added. The City of Windsor secured the funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada, which noted the funding will continue to March 31, 2023. Because the City of Windsor announced it will not administer the IRC after June 30, it ensured an agreement with the Public Health Agency of Canada that the funding for the program would continue. “This will allow another agency, organization, or
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municipality to take on the application of the Public Health Agency of Canada funding, from 2022 to 2023,” Krauter said. “The difficulty is, we have to have an administrator to run that funding and to run the operation.” The Public Health Agency of Canada funding currently covers all expenses for the IRC, Krauter noted, adding medical support is at no cost to the Public Health Agency of Canada or any municipality, because of partnerships with health teams. He added that currently the IRC is unoccupied, but it is expected to have the up and down attendance over the next few years. The City of Windsor is providing all plans and processes to ensure a seamless transition from one organization to the next. MacDonald thanked administration and Krauter for bringing this forward as it is crucial to Leamington and impacts the region. “And I am also of the opinion that we have an obligation – first of all – to keep the workers safe [who] come within our community, but that translates also then to the residents [who] can interact with the folks who come here to work. So, to me, this is something we need to do. We need to keep everyone safe.” She said she can’t thank the City of Windsor enough for basically providing a manual on how to operate the
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IRC. Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche asked how it would be managed. In terms of leadership, administration can iron out what department it would fall under, Sandra Zwiers said, who is the County’s Director of Finance/Treasurer. From a reporting perspective, it will be separate from the rest of County business. “This operation comes with it, a high-measure of reporting requirements,” Zwiers added. “We need to make sure we have detailed records available to report on a very frequent basis, the ins and outs of this program.”
Top Call for Service into the Essex OPP for February was for alarms by Sylene Argent During the month of February, the top requests for service put into the OPP from within the Town of Essex were for alarms, with 31 calls. Other top calls for service included 29 motor vehicle collisions, 17 bylaw concerns, 15 traffic complaints, 15 propertyrelated matters, 14 traffic enforcement matters, 13 domestic calls, 12 wellbeing checks, 11 for community service, and 10 mental health calls. In total, 385 calls were put into the OPP from within the Town of Essex during the month of February,
which was similar to the 407 put in during the same month in 2021 and 391 in 2020. Essex’s total calls for service for February was higher than the 335 put in from Kingsville, but lower than the 418 calls put into the Provincial Unit, 461 calls put in from Tecumseh, and the 819 from Lakeshore. This accounts for an 11.8 percent increase in Calls for Service for February 2022 compared to February 2021, not including E-tickets. In addition, in Essex in February, the following calls were put into the OPP: six for violent crimes, 12 for property crimes, 29 motor vehicle collisions, 11 criminal code/YCJA charges, 22 POA charges, 15 mental health calls, six 911 misdials/hang-ups, and 31 false alarms. When looking at traffic enforcement, there were 38 stops, 22 tickets issued, and six warnings given in Essex in February. There were no impaired or exceed offences, drivers license suspensions, or drug offences. In total, the OPP conducted 80 foot patrol hours and eight auxiliary hours in Essex in February. Other notable statistics from other area OPP policed communities for the month of February include 42 property crimes in Lakeshore, 50 motor vehicle collisions in Lakeshore and 73 put through the Provincial Unit, and 29 Criminal Code/YCJA Charges in Tecumseh.
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Essex Thunder Girls Hockey wins U15 Gold
submitted to EFP During the past weekend, the Essex Thunder Girls Hockey League wrapped up the season by winning U15 Tier 2 Division Gold and U11 Tier 1 Division Silver at the EK Day of Champs. This Day of champs faces off all the top tier teams in a final day of games. Congratulations to both U15 and U11!
South County Predators wrap up a successful season with fun day... Continued from Page 15 years to make the league successful for the players to enjoy. The South County Predators league plays out of Harrow, Kingsville, and Amherstburg. And it starts with the U7 division, with some of the youngest players being as young as fiveyears-old. “That’s a new program we brought in this year and we are really looking to expand on our U7, and promote our U7 and U9,” she said, adding next year, the U7 program will offer a dedicated skating instructor – Dan Pettypiece – on building the fundamentals of hockey.
The U7 and U9 players do not play in an organized league, but follow Hockey Canada’s outline for development for the year. The U9s do participate in a few exhibitions in the later part of the season. The U7 and U9 development program has turned out really well in its pilot year, Assistant Coach Casey Sutts said. The program was developed to give the girls the skills they need for the future, so they stay in the program until they ageout. One of the challenges noticed in the league was getting goalies, as it is an
expensive position to play with having additional equipment to purchase. So, the South County Predators created a program that provides all goalie equipment, other than skates, to promote goalie development. That way, those interested can give the position a try, without parents having to pay for the extra additional equipment. Those with a passion for hockey are urged to volunteer. More information about the league can be found at www. southcountypredators. com
All Essex teams did well through the whole season. Everyone had a great time making new friends, meeting up with old rivals, and learning new skills. A big thank you to all the coaching staff and our sponsors for helping create a great season. Congratulations to all Essex Thunder Teams! Hope to see everyone back next year.
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exceeded her expectations. “It was really fun. I made a lot of friends,” Copat said of the experience, adding she was able to take advantage of opportunities to network for her freelance modeling career. “It was a lot of women empowerment, which I was really surprised about. I thought it would be a lot more cut throat.” That empowering atmosphere came from the fellow competitors, but also from the instructors and anyone involved in the event. “A lot of women, after the pageant, have messaged me personally and said I was a very huge factor of how well they were doing,
because I was always encouraging everyone and helping them, whether it was do their hair or put their dress on, or telling them they were not going to do bad out there, because everyone would be freaking out. I just liked making sure everyone was feeling levelheaded.” She said the experience was rewarding, but it was also challenging. She joked that it still feels as if her toes are numb from wearing heels. “It was a hard experience, but it was very fun and I met a lot of other people who showed me other opportunities.” As part of the pageant format, Copat and her competitors had to learn
a group dance, introduce themselves to their judges, perform in the evening gown and swimsuit events, and deliver a speech where they had to talk about their Beauty with a Purpose Project. The EDHS grad said her project focused on her passion for the environment, as a former co-op student – and later a tree planter and John R. Park Homestead employee – for ERCA and a degree holder in Environmental Studies. It also focused on animals, as she works as a veterinarian assistant at Walker Road Animal Hospital. “I have always had a passion for trees and
animals,” she said, noting she always thought her career path would point her into the direction of working with those passions in some way. Copat said she would consider entering a pageant again, but is focused on her work and furthering her freelance modeling career. During the pageant, she said she met other freelance models, who invited her to attend events with them. Moving forward, Copat hopes to continue to work on conservation efforts for animals and the environment, and continue networking with other freelance models and photographers in the area.
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Kevin Durocher compiling family tree for former Sandwich South
Pictured is Kevin Dorocher, Chairperson of the Olde Sandwich South & Area Historical Society, who spoke about his project during a meeting on Saturday that is creating a family tree for the entire former township.
by Sylene Argent When Kevin Durocher began picking away at developing the branches on his own family tree around two-years ago, he never imagined the project would grow into working on the family tree for all of former Sandwich South. The family tree of the former township includes thousands of people. “I’m going through birth records, marriage records, death records, and census
records, finding out how everyone is linked together” he said. “So, I basically built a family tree of Sandwich South, from one-hundred-years ago.” As there are thousands of people to look into, there is still a lot of work to do on the project, Durocher said. “It is going to grow.” When he started working on his own family tree a few years ago, he
said he was recognizing many surnames as they also belonged to fellow classmates when he was a student of St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School. He would then look at the census records, and see that one family lived near another, and realize they were also related. Sandwich South was formed in 1893, Durocher said, noting all the official records started at that
point. He has also gone into the 1891 census records, which was part of Sandwich East, as needed. One of the things that stood out to him when forming the family tree for the former township was the number of children who died before the age of one. He said when going through death records, 30 to 40 percent of people who passed were less than a year old. Other statistics he found surprising included the number of women who died during childbirth, and the diseases and little things people died from. He also found records of people who passed in car accidents or of children who died playing on train tracks. He was also curious to see how people were related when going through all the records available to him. He said he also learned how hard life was for the residents then. They got the land, and it was full of trees, Durocher noted. When many arrived from Ireland, they had to cut down all the trees and deal with swamp areas before being able to farm.
“They had to clear it and make something out of nothing,” Durocher said. “And that is how this was all developed.” On Saturday, Durocher presented his project during a meeting at the Sandwich South Cultural & Resource Centre. He is the Chairperson of the Board for the Olde Sandwich South & Area Historical Society. During the presentation, he showed those in attendance what he has completed on the project, and asked for their input. “I would love help to do more,” he said. He plans to continue to work on the project – little bit by little bit – as he can. “As long as I keep finding more source information, I’ll keep adding.”
Durocher said it has been a huge project to undertake, and he has put hundreds of hours into it so far. He said he would take an hour or two here or there to do some genealogical digging, and enjoyed the process. Though it is a big undertaking, he said it would be nice if residents in other communities will do the same for their own communities. “It is about connecting the community,” Durocher said of his project. “Sandwich South doesn’t exist anymore, but the roots run deep in this area, especially with Old Castle, Maidstone, and St. Mary’s Church; 175-years the parish is celebrating this year. So, it has deep roots,
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Highlights from the April 7, 2022, meeting of Tecumseh Council Tecumseh Town Council met electronically this evening and here are the highlights:
Regular Meeting of Council Artist Hired to Create Centennial Mural: Derkz Murals and Fine Art Inc. is being hired to create a large mural on the west-facing wall of the Royal Canadian Legion, Colonel Paul Poisson, Branch 261 building as part of Tecumseh’s 100th anniversary celebration in July. The mural will honour Poisson, a World War I veteran who was the Town’s first mayor. The mural will pay tribute to those who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces and acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the poppy. Council authorized the mayor and clerk to finalize an agreement with Derkz, which is charging $30,000 plus HST. The cost of the mural is being covered by a Veterans Affairs
Canada grant, another grant obtained through a partnership with the Tecumseh BIA and a corporate sponsorship from the University of Windsor. Anniversary Murals also Planned for BIA: The cost of two murals celebrating Tecumseh’s 100th anniversary in the BIA district will be supported by a Community Activator grant. The Town and the Tecumseh BIA jointly applied for the grant from My Main Street, a partnership between the Economic Development Council of Ontario and the Canadian Institute. They have been approved to receive $20,195. WSO Concerts a Highlight of Centennial Celebration: Two performances by the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will be among the highlights of Tecumseh’s 100th anniversary celebration July 2-4 this year. The
performances, which will provide a journey through the past 100 years through music, will be held July 2 at Lakewood Park and July 4 at L’Essor High School theatre. The performances are free to the public, but online ticket reservations are required for the one at the school. The cost to the Town is $9,400 and is part of the approved budget for the anniversary celebration. Lacasse Ball Diamond Upgrades to Commence in 2022: Work to upgrade the Bert Lacasse Ball Diamond will begin later this year after Council approved adding the $3.4 million cost to the 2022 capital budget. SFERA Architectural Associates Inc., which prepared the concept designs, will develop construction drawings, and a call for construction tenders is expected in the late summer. The first work on the site will be the removal of the existing
grandstands and backstop. Then the footings for the new grandstand will be poured in late fall. The goal is to complete the project (weather permitting) by May 31, 2023. Agreement with Infrastructure Warranty Provider Renewed: The Town is extending its agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. until Sept. 27, 2023. The agreement allows Service Line Warranties to use the Town’s logo and name when marketing its products to residents. The company provides a lowcost warranty program that helps cover the cost of repairing, replacing or restoring sewer and water lines from the home to the property line. It also offers in-home plumbing coverage. Service Line Warranties has had a licensing agreement with the Town since 2016 and currently has 450 policies held by Tecumseh property owners. Larviciding for West Nile Continuing: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has selected
GDG Canada to provide the 2022 larviciding program aimed at reducing the transmission of West Nile virus in the region. The larvicide will be added to water bodies found to contain mosquito species known to transmit the virus. Based on previous years, the Town has budgeted $6,000 to cover its share of the cost. Town Providing Feedback about New Broadband Legislation: The Town is raising questions and concerns about the cost to municipalities of implementing proposed legislation intended to speed up the expansion of high-speed internet service across Ontario. Council agreed to forward an administrative report
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After around five-years of working on the deal, Council publicly passed a resolution at the Monday, November 19 special meeting to approve the purchase and the financing in the amount of $845,900, and further directed Administration to finance any future purchase of the former Harrow High School property from the Landfill Reserve Fund. The Greater Essex District High School closed the building in 2016, due to there being fewer students. At the time, to encourage families to move into Harrow, the Town of Essex waived Development Charges - a way the municipality can recover capital costs associated with growth – for new residential builds in that area in an effort to try to boost enrollment. The Town’s current DC By-Law expires in August of 2024. DC charges for residential projects in the Harrow Settlement Area are currently waived by 75 percent until the end of the year, and will be waived by 50 percent until the end of 2023 and by 25 percent until August of 2024.
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by Sylene Argent On Monday, members of Essex Council and Administration took their first official tour of the former Harrow High School building and grounds since the Town purchased it in early December. CAO Doug Sweet said Administration took advantage of the opportunity to take the tour, as soon as it could occur, as COVID restrictions prevented it from taking place earlier in the year. During the facility tour, members of Council were able to ask questions to Town staff, and see the facility’s condition. As of right now, there are no official plans for the building and property, and any plans will likely be put in place by the new Term of Council, after the fall election. Earlier this year, however, the current Term of Council approved $60,000 in the 2022 Budget, to hire a consultant to undertake a building assessment. Administration will not know much about the building’s integrity until that assessment is completed. Jake Morassut, Director of Community Services, noted a consultant was obtained to undertake the first phase of the assessment, which will evaluate the building’s functionality for structure, roofing, mechanics, etc. This will cost around $24,000. From there, a second-phase of assessments can be undertaken, depending on how Council votes to move forward. Depending on the assessment results, Council could decide to repair the building or part of it that is in better condition, or sell the building and retain the property. It is hoped the first phase of the assessment will be completed sometime this spring, but it is hard to determine the length of time it will take. The building has sat vacant since the Greater Essex County District School Board closed it down in 2016. Since purchasing it four-months ago, the Town of Essex has implemented a few measures, while the assessment is underway, to prevent further damage caused by leaks in the roof that went unattended previously. Morassut added warmer weather is needed to complete any roof repair, to warm the tar atop of the building. Councillor Sherry Bondy said she hopes the assessment will look at a phasing strategy for repairing the building, as some areas are in better condition than others. Sweet said there are some surplus items in the former school the Town will not need that could be sold, such as lockers. The building is being monitored for security reasons. The intent of purchasing the property was to expand the current recreation opportunities in Harrow, enhance the greenspace, and increase access to the property by directly connecting Pollard Park.
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You are invited to attend our Good Friday worship service on Friday, April 15 beginning at 10am. This is a combined service with Ambassador CRC from Windsor and Essex CRC and will include the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Join us again on Easter Sunday, April 17 at 10am as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. Christ is Risen! We are open and invite you to join us each Sunday at 10am. All safety protocols are in place with hand sanitizing, physical distancing and your choice of mask wearing or you may join us online. Visit www.essexcrc.ca for a link to our social media page for upcoming services, information, and updates. At this time, we cannot offer nursery supervision or Sunday school. GEMS & Cadets meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 -8:00pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 are invited to attend. Come for fun and fellowship as we get to know each other and the Lord through Bible studies and games. Enjoy our ‘Take-a-book-Leave-a-book’ library located in front of the church.
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You are invited to worship with us on Good Friday at 10:30 a.m. and again on Easter Sunday at 10:30a.m. Major Jim Hann leads our services. We have an elevator for those who may need it. Bible Study continues on Tuesday at 1p.m. Join us as we study the Book of Luke. All are welcome to attend. Our Foodbank is in need of tuna, pork & beans & cereal. If you would like to help us out, donations can be dropped off Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information, call the office at 519-776-4628. We are offering to help low income families with their income tax returns at no charge. Call the office for information.
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Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news Happy Easter everyone! Holy Week schedule is as follows: Holy Thursday at St. Mary’s at 7pm, Good Friday at St. Mary’s and St. John the Evangelist both at 10am, and St. Clement’s and Holy Name of Jesus both at 3pm, Easter Vigil at Holy Name of Jesus at 8pm, and Easter Sunday at St. Mary’s at 8:30am, St. John the Evangelist at 9am, St. Clement’s at 10:30am, and Holy Name of Jesus at 11am. For more information, please visit our website. Essex K of C is hosting monthly Euchre night starting on Monday, April 18th at 7pm at Holy Name of Jesus parish. Save the date for St. Mary’s 175th Anniversary on Sunday, June 5th with Mass at 1p.m. with Bishop Fabbro. For up-todate news, please visit our website: centralessexcatholic.dol
Trinity Anglican Church Stations of the cross are set up in the parking lot; we welcome you to visit during Holy Week. Holy Week schedule: Maundy Thursday, 7pm, Good Friday with Stations of the cross, 3pm. Easter Vigil- Saturday, April 16 7pm and Easter Sunday, 9:15am. Holy Week offerings will go to Help provide relief for Ukrainian Refugees and our Companion Diosese of Amazonia. If you would like a pastoral visit or phone call from Rev. Hilton, please call the church at: 519-839-5303 to speak to one of the wardens. We welcome you to our scent-free Sundays services at 9:15am with Rev.’d Hilton Gomes. Masks are required.
Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman
Lenten Bible Study and Prayer is held every Wednesday, at 11 am. A Traditional Passover Meal will be held on Thursday, April 14, at 6pm, hosted by Mike Hunter. Good Friday Service will be held on April 15 with Linda Holingsworth. Phil Hernandez will bring the message to our Easter Sunday Service on April 17, at 10 am. The Rob Cornies is scheduled for the following Sunday. With the ongoing concern and recent increase in COVID cases please consider wearing a mask in church. Meal pick up for the Spring Drive-Thru fundraiser, in support of the Bible Club Program is on Friday, April 29 at Harrow or April 30 at Leamington. Donations by cash or cheque accepted. Order your meat by April 23. We ask you to remember, in prayer, the many people in our community who need hope and to those impacted by the war in Ukraine.
Bethel-Maidstone United Good Friday Service is at 10am. All are welcome. Please continue to wear your mask and observe social distancing. Easter Sunday Service with Rev. Paul begins at 10am. Our hall and building
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remain closed to meetings and rentals. There is no Sunday School offered at this time. The Children’s Drop-In Centre also continues to be paused at this time until further notice. The secretary can be reached Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 1pm. Our number is (519) 723-2284 and our email is bethelmaidstone@gmail.com. We are at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone, near the corner of Manning Rd and Talbot. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Good Friday and Easter Sunday at 9am. We will join our friends at Belle River United. Rev. Carl will give us his special message both days. The Service and bulletin are available online at: www.woodsleepastorcharge.ca. Please say a prayer for our friends on our prayer list and a special prayer for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Come join us for coffee or tea on Thursday at 10am. We have room for you! The Woodslee Friendship Club plays Euchre on Mondays at 1pm and Pepper on Wednesdays at 1pm at Woodslee United Church Hall. We welcome players, but require proof of double vaxxination. Join us for fun afternoon.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church submitted by Sandra Lypps
We hope that everyone who took part in our Holy Week Services found them meaningful, please join us for our regular Sunday service at 11am. Thank you to everyone who came out to our first vendors market of the year, it’s great to be back, stay tuned for the next date, which will be in May. Upcoming Services - Maundy Thursday, April 14 at 7pm, Good Friday, April 15 at 3pm, and Easter Sunday April 17 at 11am - all services are at St Paul’s Essex. Our next Pasta Dinner is Friday, May 6th from 5 - 6:30pm. It may be a ‘sit-down’ dinner, as we are working on details. For more information, visit our website (www.stpaulstrinity. org) and social media for updates. You can reach us at 519776-7711.
Church of the Redeemer/St. Stephen’s submitted by Ruth Harnadek
The Parish of St. Stephen’s and Church of the Redeemer invite you to Holy Week services. at 5280 Howard Ave, Oldcastle and 155329 County Rd 8 Essex. Holy Week Services are: Maundy Thursday - April 14 at Church of the Redeemer 6:30pm, Good Friday - April 15 at St. Stephen’s 10:00am, Easter Sunday - April 17 at St. Stephen’s 7am and 10:30am, Church of the Redeemer 9:00am.
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Essex Retirees’ Club News Card winners for Monday afternoon were Gary West with high score, Terry Durance with the most Peppers, and LouAnne Mailloux with low. Card winners for Wednesday night were Cathy Dewhurst with high, Ella Chevalier with most Peppers, and Kevin Edwards with low.
Comber 4H Swine Club Report submitted by Evalyn Fuerth
The 4-H Swine club has started again! On Thursday, March 31, we held our first meeting for 2022. Thanks to Michelle Pillon for hosting at her farm in Ruscom. The meeting started with introductions of each member, in which there are 4 new members and 4 returning members. We also learned about our Leaders; David Unholzer and Susan Brown. We then recited our 4-H pledge and got right into conversation about caring and raising our pigs in order to participate in the Comber and/or Harrow fairs. Voting for certain positions within the club came next.
Congratulations to our Present, Braydon Douglas, Vice president, Grace Unholzer, Secretary, Bryell West-Colenutt, and Press reporter, yours truly, Eva Fuerth. We then discussed topics of interest and possible trips for future meetings. It’s going to be a fun year! Our meeting came to an end with pizza, drinks, and fun discussions of getting to know one another. The club members wait for the next meeting, April 20th.
Essex Baptist Church Our congregation is open and welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 10:30 am. Recorded messages are on our website at: www.essexbaptist.com We contiue to pray for God’s blessing on all of Essex County. Let us know how we can, more specifically, pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist.com). 71 Maidstone Ave East.
Essex United Church
Join us for our Good Friday Service on April 15 at 10:30 am and our Easter Sunday Service - Sunday, April 17, 10:30 am. Everyone is welcome on this very important journey. Keep up to date on our website: essexunitedchurch.ca. Also, you can join us on our social media. Now on YouTube. The Essex Food Bank is open - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 11:45am. The Food Bank phone number is: 519776-4070.
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Antioch Church, located at 455 County Rd. 34 W. Essex, invites you to join them for their Sunday Services at 10am Children’s Ministry Classes are available during service for ages 18 month - Grade 6, beginning at 10:30am. Youth meet Friday’s at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm). Young Adults meet every other Saturday at 7:30pm. For more information about other meetings and service times please go to antiochcanada.ca
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Essex Southpoint Ravens U12 Hockey OMHA Provincial Champions Rare “Leatherback” Model A Ford
This Model A is a movie star!
An email arrived from Greg Vanandel in Orillia, Ontario: “Hi Bill. I bought my 1929 Ford ‘Leatherback’ in Beaverton, Ontario, in 1965 for $30.00 from Fred MacMillan who, I believe, was the original owner and had used it for ice fishing. “I towed it to Hodgen’s Garage in Sutton where for $3.50 they got the engine started. There was very little paint left on the car except for ‘Merry Xmas’ spray painted in white on the doors. As I did not have $2.00 to have the ownership transferred into my name, I drove the car two years without plates, but I knew someday I would restore her to her former glory. “With my retirement, I finally had the time to accomplish this goal. In 2000, I and my friends Earl Thornton and Ed Faulkner started the restoration which was completed in 2003. “This car made her Hollywood premiere in the movie Cinderella Man with Russell Crowe. Her encore performance was in the movie Amelia. In one scene, Oscar winner Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart sat in her front seat. “We have driven our Model A to many car shows in ONLINE & IN PRINT Ontario and the U.S. In the year my wife and I drove from Orillia through Eastern Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes, and across to Newfoundland, we received the Model A Club contact@essexfreepress.com issuu.com/essexfreepress Long Distance Award for driving 6,714 miles. There are many roads yet untaken. We look forward to exploring each one.” 16 CENTRE ST., ESSEX I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca. www.essexfreepress.com
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submitted to EFP When the Essex Southpoint Ravens U12 hockey team began the season, it had one objective - to win a provincial championship. This past weekend, the team travelled to Whitby to complete in the OMHA Finals tournament and fulfill that goal. On Friday afternoon, the Ravens came out flying against the Norfolk Admirals, easily defeating the Niagara District champs 7-0. Nash Fuerth and Lucas O’Neil each scored two goals, while Kayden Cook, AJ Youssef, and Nathan Mariuz added singles. Trent Chevalier and Kevin Ondic split the goaltending duties. On Saturday morning, it was the Georgina Blaze that failed to get in the way of the Ravens mission. Essex took a 9-2 win with Nash Fuerth scoring four goals and Lucas O’Neil and Ben Liebrock added two apiece. Nathan Mariuz added one to help the cause, while Kevin Ondic earned the win. Later that day, a determined Ravens squad quickly dispatch the Woolwich Wildcats 9-3. Fuerth again, scored four while Youssef notched a pair and Austin Goudie and Liebrock chipped in one goal each. This win set up an early Sunday morning semifinal against the Centre Wellington Fusion. It was all business Sunday morning, as the Ravens played a very methodical game. Three minutes in Kayden Cook grabbed the puck in his own zone and skated wide right, ripping his wrist-shot high glove to begin the attack. With four minutes to go in the first period, while short handed, Lucas O’Neil stole the puck and cut in hard, jamming it past the goalie to increase the lead. 30-seconds into the second period, Derek Dunn found Cook at the line and he fired a hard wrist-shot in past the goalie. The Fusion added a goal shortly after. With 9.7 seconds left in the middle frame Joseph McLeod rifled his shot just wide but Dunn found the puck and slipped a pass out front to O’Neil who tapped it home to make it 4-1. A minute into the third period, on a
pass from Cook, Jonathan Recker, from the point, wired his shot in through traffic to increase the lead. Two minutes later Ben Liebrock skated wide around the defence and slid a pass over to Brayden Foster who roofed his wrister to go up 6-1. Two minutes later the Fusion scored. Then, with just under two minutes to play, Foster took the puck deep and slid a pass out to O’Neil who fired it home to complete his hat trick and a hard earned 7-2 victory. Chevalier and Ondic split the win in net. On Sunday afternoon, it was only the Burlington Eagles that were left standing in the way of the Ravens’ championship dreams. Slowly, but surely, the Ravens players imposed their will on another good hockey team. With 10 seconds to play in opening period, Austin Goudie cleared the puck past the defence, skated in alone and took his shoot, chased down his own rebound, and opened the scoring. Two minutes into the second period, Nash Fuerth grabbed the puck from AJ Youssef behind the net and wrapped it in to increase the lead. With four minutes to play in the second, while on the power play, Derek Dunn sent the puck back to Owen Derksen at the line. He crossed his pass to Kayden Cook and he rifled a hard wrist-shot in, just under the bar. Then, with two minutes to go in period, Dunn sent a pass back to Cook on the blue line and he fired his shot bar down to go up by four. Midway through the third period, Goudie passed the puck deep to Youssef who fed Fuerth in the slot and he made no mistake ripping his shot, blocker side. Burlington could not solve Trent Chevalier, in net, as he earned the shutout in this well deserved 5-0 Championship victory. The Essex Southpoint Ravens finished the season with an incredible 45-12 record. This team won the Bradford Classic, won the Woodstock SilverStick Qualifying tournament, won the Bluewater Hockey League regular season and Playoff Championship, won the International SilverStick Finals, and capped it off as the U12 OMHA Provincial Champions. Mission accomplished indeed.
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73’s, Canadiens battle for Stobbs Division
Curtis Jackson celebrates following his first goal in Game 1 on Tuesday.
by Garrett Fodor Under the guidance of Danny Anger, Mike Pailey, and Riley Jones off the ice, along with Tycen Chittle, Andrew Thoms, and Matt Smith on the ice, the Essex 73’s are appearing in the Stobbs Division finals for the first time since the 2018-2019 season. The 73’s are facing-off against a familiar foe in the Lakeshore Canadiens, which has won the last two division championships when the seasons were played. The best-of-seven series began in Lakeshore on Tuesday, as the Canadiens earned home ice when they finished atop the division in the regular season. In the first 20-minutes of action, the teams had a feeling out process. Both teams exchanged hits and
cautious attempts at the net, not allowing their opponent an early scoring opportunity. Through 20-minutes, the teams remained even, with shots 10-6 in favour of the Canadiens. During the second period, the tempo began to ramp up with the pair of rivals quick to show no love lost for one another. It was the visitors who broke the deadlock with Curtis Jackson putting the 73’s ahead sevenminutes into the second. The teams continued to push, but 73’s Goaltender, Jakob Knowles, made key saves and remained calm, skating into the intermission holding a slim 1-0 lead. In the final 20-minutes of regulation play, the 73’s came out of the break with
a new found gear. They spent much of the opening minutes in the offensive end. Former Canadien, Andrew Thoms, blasted a shot through a sea of bodies to give the 73’s a 2-0 lead. With the momentum in the 73’s favour, the Canadiens players began to increase their pressure on the forecheck, creating turnovers and chances. Two-minutes after Thoms’s goal, Dylan Weston beat Knowles to cut the lead in half, putting life back into the Lakeshore fans, who made their presence felt, once again. But, before the Canadiens could use their home crowd to their advantage, Jackson beat Heslop once again, for his second goal in the contest, restoring the 73’s two goal lead. Despite a final push, the Canadiens were unable to get sustained zone pressure, with the game wrapping up 3-1, although Lakeshore held a 36-23 lead in shots. The series shifted to Essex on Friday for Game Two. While the physicality remained from the prior game, there was no feeling out process between the teams. Lakeshore was quick to pace the game early, generating chances
and spending much of the 20-minutes with the puck on their sticks and in the offensive end. The visiting Canadiens opened the scoring four-minutes into the game as Trevor LaRue beat Knowles. The goal was the lone goal in the period, while Lakeshore outshot the 73’s 14-4. The Canadiens players looked to increase their lead coming out of the intermission and Jake Nimmo did that for his team, on a manadvantage, to make it a 2-0 Canadiens lead fiveminutes into the second. The 73’s drew back to within one goal just threeminutes later, when former Canadien, Matt Smith, found the back of the net behind Heslop. Closing out the frame, however, Eric LaRue restored the Canadiens’ two goal lead. In the final period, the Canadiens continued to increase their lead, quickly scoring three-minutes into the third. Trailing by three goals, the 73’s began to get into penalty trouble, closing out the frame, sending the Canadiens’ power-play to work. The Canadiens scored two more power-play goals in the final five-minutes, to secure game two by a score of 6-1. Closing out the week,
the series shifted to Lakeshore for Game three, on April 10. Continuing the trend from the previous two games, the visitors opened the scoring. Luke Sherk scored just over 12-minutes into the first period as he put a shot by Heslop for the lone goal in the period. In the second period, the teams continued to build up aggression and were tenacious on the forecheck. Nearly eightminutes into the second, the Canadiens drew even when Trevor LaRue beat Knowles. The tied scored lasted just sixminutes, before Kyle Bleau scored his second of the playoffs to restore
Essex’s lead heading into the intermission. Through 40-minutes of play, shots were even at 21. Despite getting several quality scoring chances, the Canadiens were unable to beat Knowles again. The 73’s stood tall to the barrage of presure they endured, and held on to win 2-1, taking a 2-1 series lead. The series now shifts back to Essex before returning to Lakeshore April 14 then back in Essex if needed on April 16.
Luke Sherk forechecks during Game 1 in Lakeshore. Essex leads the series 2-1.
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Kevin Durocher compiling family tree for former Sandwich South... Continued from Page 19 and we need to keep that legacy going.” When the Olde Sandwich South & Area Historical Society opened, one of the goals was to make it a resource centre where people could complete genealogical research, and that is encouraged. Research can be done on personal family trees or in contributing to the township-wide project
Durocher has started. Those interested can contact Durocher at sshistoricalsociety@gmail.com. To learn more about upcoming events – like the 175th anniversary display for St. Mary’s in June and an ag display as part of the Tecumseh 100 Celebration in July – visit sshistoricalsociety.ca
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Mayors of Lakeshore, Essex make friendly bet on Stobbs Division playoff outcome
Division playoff finals. The mayors of the two municipalities made a friendly bet, that whichever team wins the series will have their jerseys displayed at the next County Council meeting, with the opposing municipality’s mayor wearing the winning team’s jersey. If the Canadiens win, Meloche will have to provide him a bottle of Photo submitted by Richard Meloche wine from each of the ten wineries in the Town of submitted to EFP Essex, plus a $100 gift card Before puck drop on Friday for dinner to an Essex restaurant. evening, Essex Mayor Richard Meloche Meloche said he has not yet heard and Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain made what Bain will provide if Essex wins, but a friendly bet as the 73’s and Canadiens jokingly suggested it could be one of his battle to come out on top in the Stobbs racehorses.