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Vol. 140
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Essex resident’s short film H.O.P.E earns four awards - Luppino is continuing to create -
Community rallies to make masks and caps for healthcare providers PAGE 3 _______________ Drive-by hosted to show support to staff, residents at Iler Lodge PAGE 6 _______________ Wings Rehab Centre in need of feed PAGE 13 _______________ Essex Area Food Bank extends service to non-clients PAGE 19 _______________ We’d like to thank our readers, advertisers, and carriers for their support! We appreciate you! Photo by Alana Travis: Matthew Luppino, an Essex resident, is pictured with some of his awards. To date, he has won 21 international filmmaking awards for various project.
by Sylene Argent Last September, Essex resident and filmmaker, Matthew Luppino, launched his short film “H.O.P.E.-Hold. On. Pain. Ends” to help lift the stigma around mental health. The film was premiered to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day. Since its launch, the nine-minute and 13 second PSA has gained some recognition. “H.O.P.E.”
won the Global Shorts Award of Excellence, the One-Reeler Award for Best Screenplay Short Film Compilation, the One-Reeler Award of Excellence for Short Film Compilation, and the Vegas Movie Award for Best Inspirational Film in the Honorable Mention category in 2019. Including the four awards Luppino earned for “H.O.P.E.,” he has won 21 international
filmmaking awards for various projects. Luppino said he was most proud of having won the Vegas Movie Award for Best Inspirational Film because he set out to make this film to inspire others. “It was really cool to receive it. It’s kind of fullcircle,” he said. As a survivor of suicide and long-time battler of depression, Luppino wanted to tell this story. It was just a matter of
when. Around three-years ago, he was hospitalized twice for suicidal attempts and depression. He was diagnosed as Manic and Bipolar and required medication and therapy for years. With “H.O.P.E.,” he wanted to show the mental breaking point when an individual has had enough and does not know who to turn to. “Just because you don’t see a tomorrow, there are
things and people around you worth living for. Mental health is not who you are, it is a piece of who you are,” he said in a previous interview. “H.O.P.E.” was featured at Bruceyfest, Cainerfest, was premiered with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) on September 10 to a sold-out audience, was showcased with the Essex Rotary Club, and featured at Dakkota Integrated Systems and highlighted in their plant-wide vision presentation. The short film was also a part of the CMHA Suicide Awareness Walk. A highlight for Luppino was being interviewed by Dr. Craig Beach from California, where he discussed “H.O.P.E.” and mental health. With the current COVID-19 pandemic creating stressors for some, the local filmmaker hopes his short film will help those having issues. He said there is hope for those who may find
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WECHU public health update related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) submitted to EFP The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) continues to work with the Ministry of Health, local health care providers, and municipal partners to monitor and coordinate the response to COVID-19 as the situation evolves in the province and the community. Protecting the health and wellbeing of the residents of Windsor and Essex County remains our top priority. • To date, we have 349 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Windsor-Essex, 30 cases are resolved, and there are 13 deaths. • Overall, 2,589 individuals have been tested for COVID-19; and 365 tests are pending. • There are 26,163 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada and 7,953 cases in Ontario, with 334 deaths. * local numbers are as of April 14, 8:00 a.m. ** provincial and national numbers are as of April 14, 11:00 a.m. Individuals who suspect they have COVID-19 or are wondering if they should be tested should consult Ontario’s Self-Assessment Tool found online at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/ If you need further assistance, call TeleHealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 or your health care provider. You can also call the WECHU at 519-258-2146 extension 1420. What is happening locally? The WECHU is reporting 35 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19
for Tuesday, April 14, bringing the total for the region to 349. As well, the WECHU is reporting 5 additional deaths related to COVID-19 for a total of 13 in Windsor-Essex to date. Three females in their nineties, one female in her eighties and one female in her seventies, all residents of long-term care homes in the community passed away over the weekend. All five individuals were confirmed positive for COVID-19 and were residents in facilities currently under COVID-19 outbreak. To date, ten (10) of the thirteen (13) deaths related to COVID-19 in Windsor-Essex Region are among residents from Long-Term Care representing 3 facilities. “This news is devastating. We share our heartfelt condolences with the families and communities during this time of grief and loss. We want to assure the public and the families that we are working closely with every long-term care and retirement home in outbreak to help manage and mitigate further risk to staff and residents,” Dr. Wajid Ahmed, Medical Officer of Health, said. Outbreak monitoring and management is a key role of public health and a requirement under the Health Promotion and Protection Act. All outbreaks in long-term care and retirement homes are reported to the Ministry of Health through the Integrated Public Health Information System (IPHIS) and to the public through local public disclosure system. Outbreaks for COVID-19 are defined as any one case
in a staff or resident. This is to ensure that outbreak management protocols and increased infection and control practices can be put in place swiftly to contain any further spread. Long-term care and retirement homes are considered high risk settings due to the vulnerable
population they serve. During an outbreak testing increases to include asymptomatic (no symptoms) residents who are contacts of the positive case. The WECHU assigns a case manager to each positive case and long-term
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Community rallies to make masks and caps for healthcare providers
by Sylene Argent With the Coronavirus urging people to keep a safe social distance, a number of volunteers have found a way to assist frontline healthcare workers from the comfort of their own homes. Kimberly DeYong, a Councillor for the Town of Kingsville, recently coordinated a network of crafters, who are using their sewing skills, to create masks and caps to keep healthcare workers safe as they continue to provide care to those who need it. DeYoung said the initiative started with a social media post she recently shared that was originally posted by a local nurse, who works at Windsor Regional Hospital with COVID-19 patients. The nurse made a request out to the community for caps for her unit. DeYoung said, in addition to just sharing the post on her own social media page, she offered to pick up and deliver any caps and masks made and deliver them to those in need. “The community response has been amazing,” she said. “I’ve been facilitating requests and donations of scrub caps and face masks for healthcare workers in our hospitals and longterm care facilities.” She has also received fabric donations for the cause. “A lot of people wanted to help. I hope to, one day, meet them. So far, I have met their door steps,” DeYoung said, noting all
own craft projects. Since the pandemic is keeping them from meeting up, they decided to set aside their own projects to participate in the mask and cap making initiative to support local frontline healthcare workers.
pick-up and deliveriess are made with no contact. t. Items are left on door stepss so everyone can keep safe.. Around 50 locall seamstresses from m Essex, Kingsville, andd Leamington, many off whom are using their ownn fabric, have contributedd hundred of caps andd masks to this network inn its first two-weeks. Some of those volunteers, she said, can whip up ten itemss in a day and others can make the same amount in a week. She is grateful for everyone’s contributions. “Many told me that it is giving them a sense of purpose through this and that they are happy to be able to contribute. For myself, I’m off my day job for now, and, so it seems like the least I can do to serve the community and the workers that are serving us during this difficult and challenging time,” DeYoung said. The caps and masks have been dropped off at a variety of facilities, including to nurses and at hospital and hospice facilities, in addition to the unit at Windsor Regional Hospital that originally requested them. DeYoung encourages any facility that would like to get some homemade caps and masks to contact her at kdeyong@ kingsville.ca. Individuals working out in the public, such as truck drivers, are also urged to contact her if they would like a mask. A local crafter reached out to the Essex Free Press to note she and three of her friends meet weekly to work on their
Local youth support ‘frontline workers’
submitted to EFP Linda Knight proudly shared a picture of her great grandkids, Logan, Lacey, and Dallas Rocheleau, doing their part in honouring the frontline workers in our community. She expressed to us that her immediate family has four frontline workers. The grandkids made a sign for their yard and then made one for Linda. Thank you Logan, Lacey, and Dallas!
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Keeping your cool
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I have always felt that life is basically this gigantic learning tool that continuously tests us on what we have learned to date and to challenge our character. Whenever those unexpected happenings in our life come about, I try to think about the best way to handle the situation and try to remain calm as best as I can, which is a challenge all in itself for me sometimes. I try to be as patient as possible with others, even when I am extremely stressed out, but, of course, I am human and sometimes my emotions do get the best of me. Every one of us has our breaking point, and I have always tried my best to know where that level is for me to give myself a warning before I see absolute red. I was very tested on that level recently, when I had to run out to purchase a new phone because my old one would suddenly no longer charge. I had two very real, and serious, family issues going on simultaneously, and needed to have contact with my loved ones. While in the store, I had to wait
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over a half-an-hour for the person who handles phones to return. It was inconvenient, but not a problem. So, I waited. During the course of my wait, another older woman began looking at the phone as well. With the power source continuously depleting on my phone, I was getting a bit anxious, wanting to have enough time to transfer over at least my important contacts. When the sales woman approached us, I greeted her, and the other woman jumped in about her issue with her own phone. Annoyed, I waited patiently as she doubted the advice she was given. A few minutes later, she left. I began to explain my situation to the saleswoman again, but this lady returned and rudely interrupted me again to ask a separate question. I was ready to blow a gasket at this point, but remained quiet because I knew with the pressure in my life going on and this woman obviously in need of a reminder of manners, I was not going to conduct myself in a professional manner, whatsoever. At one point, she even looked in my direction to say “sorry.” And, my
immediate thought was, no you are not. You know you are being rude and a fake apology does not excuse your behaviour. What I did, by remaining quiet, kept me from losing my temper, but what it also did was prevent me from kindly reminding this individual about common courtesy. Had she asked me to jump ahead because she just had a quick question, which she really did not, I would have let her or at least explained to her the importance of my situation. What I did get out of it, was that her second question actually prevented me from going home without a proper sized SIM card as that was her second question. With that info top of mind, I threw my new phone together in the car to realize the one I had did not fit, so I guess that was my reward for basically keeping my cool. We should always remember that you just never know what someone else is going through, and to always be kind.
Coping with COVID-19 on the farm this spring by Drew Spoelstra, Executive Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
As spring rolls on and the pressures of COVID-19 unfold, Ontario farmers are bracing for the full impact of this pandemic. Many sectors within the agri-food value chain are already dealing with significant ramifications of the virus – from labour shortages, excess product supply, and reduced processing capacity, to raw dairy products being dumped, cancelled or reduced contracts and prolonged delays in feed and supply deliveries. The agri-food industry anticipates more challenges as the growing season moves forward with the expectation that every farm and agri-business will be impacted to some degree by disruptions along the supply chain. A drastic shift in consumer spending and shopping patterns at grocery stores along with unexpected overnight changes in markets like restaurants, schools, community and recreational facilities has required the entire food value chain to fundamentally rebalance the distribution of products. With an excess supply of fresh products and the fluctuation in consumer demand, many Ontario farmers and agriculture organizations are donating their goods to food banks and shelters in an effort to adjust to the new realities of our supply chain. Supporting Ontarians in need through COVID-19 offers a glimmer of light and positivity during an otherwise difficult situation for our industry. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) understands the transition to the new normal of the value
chain will take time, but it’s important to remember we are all in this together, and we are advocating for workable solutions to ensure production and processing across the agri-food sector is maintained. We are regularly engaging with our members and industry organizations for perspectives and insights on how COVID-19 is impacting farm businesses. OFA members are sharing their concerns about accessing necessary inputs, safety and sanitation needs, veterinary supplies, livestock bedding, and equipment parts. They are also concerned about access to farm services like agronomists, nutritionists, veterinarians, and mechanics. OFA recognizes each service provider is making modifications to their businesses to keep their staff safe while serving the needs of their customers, and this new situation could result in some service delays. CropLife Canada reports that most seed and earlyseason pesticides are already within the Canadian supply chain and there are no concerns about supply shortages at this time. The organization also notes their members throughout the supply chain have implemented a number of COVID-19 contingency plans to ensure employees are protected and farmers receive essential crop inputs in a timely manner throughout the growing season. As the COVID-19 response continues to evolve, Continues on Page 5
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Essex resident’s short film H.O.P.E earns four awards... themselves suffering currently. More information about the short film can be found at www.hopefilmmovement.weebly.com Since realising “H.O.P.E.,” Luppino has been busy working on other projects, including working as the music video director for Christian Vegh, who is currently signed to Mi5 Recordings Detroit, Universal Music Group. Luppino has also shot music videos for other local artists, and to accompany his own musical renderings. On March 16, his 25th birthday, Luppino released his fourth studio rap album, which is called, “Closure.” The album has 15 tracks.
The album took two-and-a-half years to finish. Luppino said he wrote some of the songs while still battling depression and working on his mental health. Many aspects in his life did not have closure, which inspired the album. The album covers the ups and downs and experiencing pain in general over the past five-years. With a wedding date to his fiancé, Laura Holman, set for September, Luppino wrote the album to wrap up the last five-years of his life so he can begin a new chapter moving forward. He released five music videos from this album. All songs and music videos can be found on his website www. luppostudios.weebly.com, on his YouTube channel, or
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the Facebook page for Luppo Studios Productions Inc. Currently, Luppino is writing and recording music, working on preproduction for films in the future, and networking and rebuilding his social media platforms With being so busy, Luppino said he is nice to realize his dream. “This is a huge turning point,” he said of his career. “I have been doing this for ten-years. A lot of it, I was doing for free. I have been putting in a lot of time and effort and not getting [much] back financially. I started to doubt myself, wondering what do I have to do to get recognized more. All of a sudden, I’m doing what I want to do and making a living off of my passion.”
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Coping with COVID-19 on the farm this spring
farmers may need to adopt new farm practices to manage social distancing, including video conferencing with crop specialists and sending high quality images of problem areas to their agronomists. Farmers are encouraged to be proactive and communicate with retailers to schedule deliveries and pick-ups of crop inputs. The Ontario Agri-Business Association (OABA) offers suggestions for farmers to help the retail sector manage during these challenging circumstances. • Reduce the number of trips, visits and contacts where possible. • Maximize deliveries by considering what products could be delivered at the same time instead of separate shipments. • Provide a detailed description of where deliveries should be placed. And when deliveries arrive, do not meet with delivery staff – always maintain physical distancing. We are all living in a period of adjustment and uncertainty. We can work together to keep our businesses and industry moving with as little disruption as possible. CropLife Canada reminds growers that our industry continues to adhere to public health recommendations regarding physical distancing and hygiene and is adapting how we do business to ensure farmers get the support they need as they head into the planting season. CropLife Canada and the plant science industry is also looking at what the longer-term impacts of COVID-19 might be and are watching how the pandemic develops in
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places like India and China, where a significant amount of pesticide manufacturing happens. Spring is already one of the busiest, most stressful times on the farm. This year, we all need to work patiently and understand we’re all affected in one way or another. If you have concerns about inputs and product availability, reach out to your supplier. If you’re having a hard time managing stress or coping with the unexpected, reach out and talk to someone you trust or access mental health support at ofa.on.ca/resources/ managing-farm-stress-during-covid-19. OFA is working with government leaders and industry organizations to ensure the challenges and frustrations faced by our members and everyone along the agri-food supply chain are heard and considered as new accommodations and decisions are being made every day.
Letter to the Editor Essex has allowed its employees to cut grass on Sundays, which we do not agree with. This past Sunday, April 12th, being Easter Sunday, a special religious day we celebrate, they were at the soccer field cutting grass and we feel this is disrespectful. Ed Curtis Essex
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Essex MP Chris Lewis uses pay raise to thank frontline workers Photo submitted
On Tuesday, Essex MP Chris Lewis distributed 400 gift bags to doctors, nurses, cleaning personnel, and administrative staff at Erie Shore Healthcare. As
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well, this past weekend, produce from Del Fresco Pure was distributed to staff at nursing homes across the County. “How does one say ‘thank you’ to our frontline workers caring for our seniors and those in our Intensive Care Units being treated for COVID-19? That question has been on my heart, and I know on the hearts of many of you. Since the pandemic was first declared; and with the help of some wonderful people in my riding, we have found a tangible way to express our thanks and to celebrate these heroes,” Lewis said. In order to garner the funds to purchase the gift bags, Lewis encouraged local businesses and residents to come together to pitch-in. He also donated his pay increase to this campaign. Lewis noted that when it was clear the automatic pay increase would not be suspended as he and his MP colleagues had called for, Lewis considered how to best invest these funds back into his community. “Many have asked, others supposed, some have assumed, let me be clear, with so many of my constituents facing job losses and uncertainty, there was never a question of whether I would donate the pay increase, but only to what cause. It was a challenge to decide because there are so many worthy recipients.” Lewis was raised on Christian principles, so “It goes against the grain for me to discuss my charitable giving, but, under the circumstances, I felt what I intended to do with the MP pay raise was a legitimate
question and the people of Essex deserved an answer.” Lewis thanked Cindy’s Home and Garden, Wave Direct, Mark and Fran Rankin, Tim and Marita Dobson, Pelee Island Winery, IZA Design & Manufacturing, Kingsville Car Wash and Laundry Mat, and Del Fresco Pure, for their support and generous donations. With the idea of this campaign in mind, Lewis approached Jason from Cindy’s Home and Garden in Kingsville to see what could be done. The campaign took off from there, as others threw in their lot, some giving cash donations, which were used to purchase items from local businesses. Local businesses also donated in-kind items. Lewis was grateful to the Erie Shore Healthcare officials for working with his team to make this dream to celebrate frontline healthcare workers a reality. “Thank you for your support for this campaign, and thank you for all you do to care for the residents of Essex County. We are proud of our local hospital and grateful for the excellent care you provide,” Lewis commented, adding, “Together we will get through this pandemic.” As a former firefighter, Lewis has seen the sacrifices these unsung heroes make day-in-and-dayout. In addition, with his daughter, Faith, working at a local nursing home, he set his sights on the staff at local nursing homes and at the hospital in Leamington.
Drive-by hosted to show support to staff, residents at Iler Lodge
by Sylene Argent On Tuesday, a long motorcade, led by Town of Essex service vehicles and a fire truck, drove by Iler Lodge with horns honking and signs of inspiration
in sight, to show support to the staff and residents. Essex Councillor Kim Verbeek organized the drive-by. She said anyone paying attention to the news
lately knows senior resident homes and long-term care facilities have been on lockdown for around a month because of the COVID-19 emergency. Verbeek said many of the staff members and residents are fearful and have been isolated in that time. “We wanted them to know the Town of Essex, staff members, and residents support them,” she said, adding they
wanted to show appreciation for the workers and let the residents know they are not forgotten. The word “hero” has been thrown around a lot lately, Verbeek said, but those who work in long-term care facilities definitely fit that definition. Verbeek was please with the number of individuals who participated in the event.
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3 common DIY mistakes to avoid
Pride tends to swell when homeowners successfully complete doit-yourself projects on their homes. In addition to saving homeowners money, DIY projects provide a unique way for men and women to personally connect with their homes. The ability to look at a finished project and say it’s a result of your own handiwork can make a home feel more your own. As fun and fulfilling as DIY projects can be, they also can be nerve-wracking and induce anxiety. When DIY projects falter, fixing them can prove costly, as homeowners typically must call in contractors to correct their mistakes and get a project back on track. That results in additional labor and material costs that might have been avoidable, especially for homeowners who make an effort to avoid some common DIY mistakes. 1. Failure to secure permits Even though homeowners own their homes, that does not mean they have carte blanche to do what they
want with them. Many renovation projects require homeowners to secure permits before projects can commence. Some may even require additional permits as the projects advance. If proper permits are not secured, homeowners may be fined and projects may be nixed, regardless of how much money homeowners have spent up to that point. Before beginning a home renovation project, homeowners should always contact their local permit office to determine if any permits are required. Bankrate.com notes that permits are often required for any project larger than painting or wallpapering. 2. Overestimating your abilities DIY television shows make home renovation projects look easy, but reality suggests otherwise. Homeowners with little or no experience renovating a home may want to take classes before they think about starting a project on their own. Even online tutorials tend to make jobs appear easier than they are. Roofing and plumbing
projects tend to be best left to the professionals, as these projects can be either dangerous or vulnerable to disaster if not addressed by trained professionals. 3. Incorrect materials Whether it’s to save money or a byproduct of inexperience, DIYers do not always choose the correct materials for a job. Experienced contractors have ample experience working with all sorts of materials and are therefore in a unique position to recommend the best materials for
any given job. That resource is not available for DIYers, who must perform ample research before beginning a job so the project involves the most appropriate materials. Incorrect materials can be a sunken cost that derails a project, but even jobs completed using incorrect materials may need to be redone a lot more quickly than those that employed the right materials the first time. Many home renovation projects can be completed without the help of
professional contractors., especially when homeowners take steps to avoid some of the more
common mistakes made by DIYers.
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Quick and simple ways to make a front door pop Visitors’ impressions of a home are often dictated by the home’s entryway. Must as one may judge a book by its cover, the same can be said about the impression that a front door and entryway can create, regardless of how accurate that impression is. Making certain changes to an entryway can go a long way toward improving curb appeal. Entryways also can set the scene for a home’s interior. Whether one chooses to be classic or bold, modern or traditional, there are
various ways to quickly transform a home’s entryway. • Bold front door color: Color can dramatically enhance an entryway. Painting an existing door or replacing it with a more vivid option can do the trick. The DIY Network says certain colors stand out as favorites. These include turquoise, yellow, red, indigo, orange, and black. The door color should complement Continued on Page 11
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5 outdoor projects that add value Exterior renovations can enhance the appearance of a property and make it more enjoyable for homeowners. Certain renovations have the potential to add value to a home, while others may do the opposite. Learning which one have the largest return on investment can help homeowners select features that will have the most positive impact. Curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting potential buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors, first impressions of a property have a strong influence on buyers. Landscaping and external features can do much to influence such impressions. . • Lawn care program: Investing in a lawn care program that consists of fertilizer and weed control application and can be transferred over to a subsequent home owner is an attractive feature. NAR says such a care program can recover $1,000 in value of the $330 average cost, or a 303 percent ROI. • Low-maintenance lifestyle: When
choosing materials for projects, those that offer low-maintenance benefits can be preferential. These include lowmaintenance patio materials, composite decking, vinyl fencing, and inorganic mulched beds. • Fire pit: A fire pit can be used for much of the year. In the spring and summer, the firepit is a great place to congregate to roast marshmallows or sip wine and gaze into the fire. In the fall, the fire pit can make for a cozy retreat. A fire pit that has a gas burner is low-maintenance, and the National Association of Landscape Professionals says that most can recoup about $4,000 of their $6,000 average price tag. • Softscaping: Hardscaping refers to structures like outdoor kitchens or decks. Softscaping involves the living elements of the landscape. Hiring a landscape designer to install trees, shrubs, natural edging, and rock elements can do wonders toward improving the look and value of a home.
pool will fare in a given neighborhood. Outdoor improvements can improve the marketability of a home, as well as enhance its appearance and function.
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the other shades of the home, such as those on siding and trim. • Custom walkway: Guide guests right to the front door with an attractive (and safe) walkway. Stamped concrete or decorative paver blocks may fit the bill. This walkway can extend to the street or to the driveway. • Contain plants. Landscaping around the entryway should be neat and well-tended. Overgrown plants or shrubbery may give off an air of neglect. Container plants and carefully curated shrubs can create a neat and inviting aura. • Highlight the address. Make sure the home can be found easily with bold and decorative house numbers. Consider two different address signs: one illuminated and easily viewed from the curb, and another closer to
Repair bare spots in the lawn Caring for a lawn to keep it lush and green can require equal measures of patience and hard work. Various invaders can attack grass or contribute to its demise. One problem many homeowners face is bare spots. Bare spots can occur for various reasons. Heavy foot traffic, grubs or other pests, fungi, pet urine, or too much or too little water can contribute to bare spots. The howto resource The Spruce says that correcting the source of bare spots can prevent new issues, particularly if grubs or other pests are damaging the grass. Then homeowners can address existing bare areas. It is unlikely that bare spots will just fill back in on their own. Reseeding spots or using sod to fill in bare areas can help lawns look lush. • Begin by raking and removing any dead grass and other debris from the lawn. Check to make sure that grubs or insects are not attacking the lawn. If they are, use targeted treatment options for those pests. • Break up and aerate any soil that is compacted in the bare spot. • Amend the soil in the bare area with loamy soil or compost to improve on the nutritional makeup and texture so that it is
• Pool or water feature: In certain markets, particularly hot climates, a pool or another water feature is a must-have. However, in other areas where outdoor time is limited, a pool or water feature can actually lower the value of a home. Speaking with a real estate professional can give homeowners an idea of how a
amenable to grass-growing. If you notice that the entire lawn is looking a little sparse, top-dressing the rest of the lawn at this point also can help improve its vitality. • Sprinkle seeds in the bare spot (disperse seeds over the rest of the lawn if you want to over-seed and improve the thickness of the lawn). If you prefer sod, cut a portion of the sod to fit the bare area and place on the amended soil. •The Scotts company says to lightly water newly seeded or sodded areas daily for at least two weeks to keep the top inch of soil consistently moist but not soggy. Gradually water more as the seedlings develop and the grass begins to fill in. Deep water at least once or twice a week after the new grass reaches mowing height. • The grass should grow slightly longer than the rest of the lawn, and wait until the color of the patched area begins to blend in with the rest of the lawn before mowing. This could take a few weeks, and the area should be avoided until then. Eventually, and with treatment, bare spots can be remedied and become indistinguishable from other areas of the lawn. Source: metrocreativeconnection.com
the front door. • Utilize high-end materials. The relatively small area of real estate by the front door enables homeowners to splurge on more opulent materials that can really add a feeling of luxury. These can include colorful tiles, ornate planters, decorative wooden doors, or elaborate knobs and lighting fixtures. • Add architectural details. Find out which architectural elements will meld with the style of the home and then incorporate them. Moldings, columns, shutters, and trim are areas to consider. The entryway to a home garners a lot of attention. Homeowners can enhance their spaces with entryways that really make a statement. Source: metrocreativeconnection.com
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submitted to EFP April is Earth Month, and as we all adhere to public health regulations, Essex Region Conservation has launched a virtual means of helping the community celebrate. Earth-E Month will include new interactive, educational, and informative content which will be added daily through April, covering a wide range of environmental topics, including ‘Living Lunch and Learns’, family outdoor activities, spring tree identification, and more. “The month of April is usually dedicated to hosting Earth Day events, educational programs and celebrations of stewardship,” Danielle Breault Stuebing, ERCA’s Director of Communications & Outreach, said. “We want to ensure that people of all ages can still celebrate and take action for our environment, while remaining safe at home.” This year marks 50 years since the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. Since then, Earth Day has increased public awareness on many topics, including pollution, climate change, and endangered species, and has transformed into a global day of significant importance to recognize
and call attention to environmental causes and issues. In fact, for the past decade or more, April has been recognized as Earth Month. One of the local highlights for the past 21-years has included the Earth Day Community Tree Planting, which this year, has been postponed until fall, thanks to the support of lead tree sponsor, Enwin, and supporting partners the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup and the Windsor Essex County
Environment Committee. However, ERCA will still be accepting entries from students for its annual Earth Day Student Contest, where students submit art, poems or essays aligned with Earth Day’s 2020 theme of climate change. “The Earth Day Student Contest is a great way that young people can still make a difference. It also provides an opportunity for selfdirected learning, while students are schooling at home in April,” Breault Stuebing added. Students can submit illustrations, essays, poems or photos online to contest@erca.org mentioning Earth Day Student Contest in the subject line. A full description of contest rules and ERCA’s Earth Day activities can be found online at: https:// essexregionconservation. ca/education-events/earthe-month-2020/. Winners will be announced at the rescheduled fall Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration.
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Wings Rehab Centre in need of feed
Photos submitted by Nancy Phillips, President and Animal Overseer, for Wings Rehab Centre. Pictured are the pelicans Wings has housed for the winter.
by Sylene Argent Wings Rehab Centre is need of feed for the animals and birds in its care, and its representatives
are reaching out to the community for help. Nancy Phillips, President and Animal Overseer, said Wings’
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fish supply and pork heart supply, used for the raptors, has been cut off. She explained that the facility where Wings typically gets its fish was closed due to the COVID-19 emergency. Currently, Wings has two pelicans in its care for the winter that need to eat smelt. The two pelicans hatched across from Pelee
Island last year, she said, but seem to have been left behind when their parents left the area. They were likely too small to follow, she suspected. They were left to forage on their own, but it was felt the winter would prove rough for them on their own. Wings has around twoweeks’ worth of fish for the pelicans, but is currently looking to connect with other fishermen to find other small fish, the same size as smelt, that the pair can eat. With supplies running low for cat food in some stores, and with other animal caregiving agencies also in need, Wings is currently looking for dry and wet cat food. This is the main food for many of the animals in its care, and is in low supply at the centre. Cat food is
fed to the possums, cats, and skunks. Also, Wings could use donations of fresh vegetables. Every day, volunteers chop up the veggies to make a salad for the rabbits, squirrels, and possums in its care. Every type of vegetable can be used, except for onions, tomatoes, and peppers. Wings is also in need of bottled cleaning supplies. Any help is appreciated. Those interesting in making a donation can call 519-736-8172 to make an arrangement or to learn more. Phillips said safety precautions are in place because of COVID-19. Those donating can drop items off on the bench outside of its Amherstburg facility and ring the bell to alert the volunteers, who will later retrieve the
donation. Monetary donations can be made by cheque or online through Canada Helps: www.canadahelps. org/en/charities/wingsavian-rehabilitationcentre/. Wings is still accepting animals in need of care. To learn how to that is being handled, call the centre. Volunteers are not doing pick-ups currently, but the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society is helping Wings with that, Phillips said. Wings is currently caring for around 300 animals and birds. That number can triple during busier seasons. Currently, it still has the birds and animals in its care that were housed for the winter, and are waiting to be released.
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MELOCHE, Sharon Theresa (nee Garant) - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother on April 5, 2020 at 74 years of age. Dear wife of the late Bob Meloche. Loving mother of Shelley Gonzalvo, Mark Meloche, and Bobby Meloche. Treasured Mimi of Joel DesimpelGonzalvo (Alan), and Cassie Gonzalvo (Shawn). Sister of Cary Garant (Irene), Roger Garant (Jean), Doreen Grondin (late Alvin); the late Richard Garant (Amelia) and Carol Croft (Willis). Brother of Mario Meloche (Anne), André Meloche, Irene Hornyak, Roger Meloche and Madeline Carrico (Chuck). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Very special thanks to the staff at Metropolitan Hospital – ICU for all your care and support shown to our family. Sharon will be remembered privately at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. A private graveside service will take place at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Maidstone. Donations may be made to the Hospice of Windsor or to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. ___________________________________________________
DIOTTE, Kerry - With deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Kerry on February 23, 2020 at 58 years of age. Son of the late Edmund and Corinne Diotte. Loving brother of Lorrie Tessier (late Maurice) and the late Vernon Diotte. Cremation will take place. Donations may be made to the Ontario Lung Association. 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.
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THOMPSON, Stanley Vern - March 27, 1940 - April 7, 2020 - Loving husband of 57 years to Judy (nee Carr). Wonderful father of David and Chris. Son of Raymond Thomspon (2001) and Violet (nee Campbell) (2010). Son-in-law of F. Malcolm “Molly” Carr (1995) and Evelyn (nee Laramie) (1997). Brother-in-law of Marg Helkie (2004) & Jack (2004), Doug Carr & Jean (2018), and Bob Carr & Annabelle (2008). Survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and 3 great-great nieces. Stanley worked for 37 years at Bonneau’s Auto Body and 8 years at A-One Autobody and farmed for many years before retiring in 2015. Donations to Care for Kidneys, 2480 Ouellette Ave., Windsor, Ontario...N8X 1L4, online at www.careforkidneys.org or charity of choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.reaumefh.com.
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GARROD, Grant Roy “Oscar” - Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 10, 2020 at the Erie Shores Hospice at 89 years of age. Loving husband of the late Rosemary (nee Shanahan) with whom he celebrated 33 years of marriage. Son of the late Stanley and Julia Garrod. Son-in-law of the late Tom and Alice Shanahan. Dear father of the late Alice Katt (Jamie); Ron (Crystal); Julie Beaulieu (Ponch); Mary Catherine McClounie (Len). Treasured grandpa of Jennifer, Sarah, Aaron, Chantal, Parker, Marshall, Krystopher, Amanda, Adam, Josh and Hannah. Loving “GG” of Cameron, Colin, Kyle, Lauren, Tienna, Ashlyn, Talia, Tristan, Connor, Colton and Bennett. Brother of Helen Beaudette; Rose Fales Joyce St. Pierre; Delia Loebach; Winnifred Brown. Predeceased by his siblings, the late Irvin Garrod; Walter Garrod; Wesley Sr. Garrod and Regina Garrod. Beloved brother-in-law of to several of the Garrod and Shanahan families. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Grant retired from the Essex County Separate School Board after 30 years of service. Grant belonged to a breakfast group with Teachers of St. Mary’s School which he always enjoyed meeting with them. He was a long-time member of the St. Mary’s Church in Maidstone. Grant was also an avid 10 pin bowler; loved fishing; his Toronto Maple Leafs and Blue Jays. Grant was always so proud of his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always had a way of finding the best in everyone he encountered. Special thanks to everyone who visited with Dad over the last few months, he truly enjoyed the laughs and rekindling the great memories. Thank you to the staff of Erie Shores Hospice. You have touched our lives and left a footprint forever in our hearts and forever we “thank you so much.” Grant will be remembered privately at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. A celebration of Dad’s life will take place later. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hogs for Hospice (Cheques made to Erie Shores Health Foundation c/o Hogs for Hospice). Please mail cheques to Kennedy Funeral Home. You may send your condolences online at www. kennedyfh.com.
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What brings you peace? by Jessica Azar This is a crazy time to be alive. There is so much (and so little) going on in the world and it’s very hard to not become overwhelmed by everything. As a person who lives with anxiety, I am used to rationalizing with myself everyday. Trying to remember, that things could be better, but they could also be worse. I’m a person who needs rules to follow and a person who enjoys solitude to help quiet my busy mind, so this ‘stay at home’ suggestion isn’t super tough on me. There are definitely things that worry me, including the virus itself, and it’s hard to keep from panicking, but I have chosen some things to keep my peace intact. Here are a few… - I have chosen to do my best to stay off social media, limited the amount of news in my home, and followed rules and protocol of staying home and keeping distance from others. - I have spent quality time with my husband and dog. Trying to also be more patient with each other because it is a LOT of time spent together. - I have done work in the yard, trimmed trees, hedges, cut grass. It feels a bit normal, and a little normal feels comforting right now. - I have supported local businesses, especially those advertising their deals and protocols in our newspaper. It is a very important time to support one another if we can. - I purchased Animal Crossing for Nintendo and it has been a nice, calm, retreat in this stressful time. (On the weekend, there was a fishing tournament!). - I’ve listened to music that makes me feel good. - I have made an effort to be friendly with neighbours with waving and shouting from our respective lawns. I am finding people want to talk, they want to connect. It’s important to and some people really need to connect with others. - Lastly, and I believe most importantly to stay sane… I am making plans. Planning for the future is so very important, especially now. Life hasn’t stopped, it’s just on a bit of a slow down for a while. We MUST continue to push ahead… even if it’s just planning. We all have to try to keep calm and carry on. So what brings you peace? Whatever it is, keep it up, you’re doing great!
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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 remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes, cancelled stamps, and leftover eyeglasses at the designated file drawers at the Info table. Please stay healthy and stay safe.
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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
All Salvation Army public services across Canada have been cancelled until April 30th. This means there will be no Sunday Family Worship Services, no SA Connections and Bible Study, and no Messy Church. The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program on Thursdays has also been cancelled. Our Food Bank will operate by appointment only. Please call Vicki at: 519-776-4628 to make arrangements. Please keep in your prayers, all who are affected, in anyway by COVID-19.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
There will be no Sunday Services until further notice. Stay safe and remember God Loves You.
Bethel-Maidstone United At this time, all church services and activities will be suspended until further notice.
You can find us on the web at www. bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Our address is 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone (just off Manning Road at Cosy Corners).
Holy Name of Jesus Church Thank you to all of our front line workers who are protecting and keeping us safe. If anyone needs help, please call the church at: 519-776-8483. All Masses remain cancelled and the Church is closed until further notice. All youth programs (QUEST, EDGE, Life Teen and COR) are cancelled until further notice. All K of C and CWL meetings are cancelled. For up-to-date news, check out our website at www.hnj.dol.ca. If you like a weekly bulletin you can pick one up from the mailbox outside the parish office. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is collecting non-perishable goods and toiletries. The demand is high to help the needy in our community. Please drop off at the bin outside our parish office. If you have moved, have gotten rid of
Voice Of Inspiration “Keep Going Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end.” ~
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We have unfortunately made the decision to temporarily suspend public Worship Services until further notice. St. Stephen has meat pies still available. Contact Marion at: 519-2571945. Redeemer’s Sweetie Pies -frozen fruit pies are available - Contact Amy: 519919-0094.
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Thank you to all of our front line workers who are keeping us safe. All Masses remain cancelled and the Church is closed until further notice. You can read messages from Fr. Vince from St. Mary’s website at: stmarysstjohn.dol.ca. Our prayers and sympathies go to Richard Gagnon and family on the passing of Judy. If you need help, please call the Church. Please keep in your prayers all of the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice care. Please stay healthy and safe!
Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church! Please note that due to concerns over the current virus, there will not be any Sunday services until further notice. Please visit our website for updated messages. Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www. harrowunited.org.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
Churches are a place where people gather. During this time, we are following what the government is asking all of us to do and cancelled church services and
activities for the next few weeks. This will include our monthly Free Movie Night Event and GEMS & Cadets nights. We do encourage all to keep in contact with each other through telephone calls or texting. If you would like to live-stream a worship service, see: www. chathamgrace.com The service will begin at 10:00am. Visit Essex CRC online to listen to a past sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
Essex United Church Because of concerns from the COVID-19 Virus, our Weekly Sunday Services, as well as all activities, have been cancelled at Essex United. The Essex Area Food Bank is still open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, open 8:30 11:45am. Contact Lonnie Jones at: 226788-4884.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church At the instruction of the Bishop of Huron, all public services and gatherings at the church have been suspended until further notice, please call 519-776-7711 for more detail or follow our facebook page for prayer and worship resources/ videos. Stay safe and God Bless. Please visit our website at www. stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org. We’re located at 92 St Paul Street in Essex (corner of St Paul and Brien, behind Essex Appliance.
Golden Year’s Golf Report As you know the Federal and Provincial governments have been busy trying to get the economy, Health Care, etc. in place to deal with the COVID 19 Pandemic. Given that our members are considered ‘seniors’ and meeting as a group, there would be an increased
threat of one or more of us contracting the disease. Meanwhile, we can all do what we can to assist by ‘social distancing’.
4-H Comber Poultry Club Meeting Submitted by: Ember Parks
Our 4-H club is still running virtually online through our Facebook Page. Here are some highlights of first week: On Friday, April 3, Leader Julie called us to let us know that our chicks were starting to hatch and would be ready to be picked up on the weekend. She asked everyone to post a picture of their chicks’ housing so she could see we were ready for our new friends! On Saturday, April 4, we all picked up our chicks and their food. They were one-day old. We were excited to meet
our new, feathered friends! On Sunday, April 5, the chicks were two-days old and we had to post a picture of our chicks’ in their home with how they were doing. (see above) On Monday, April 6th, our chicks were three-days old we took them out and played with them. We also changed the paper towels and newspaper everyday, from their poop. On Tuesday, April 7, the chicks were four-days old and we noticed their feathers on their wings were changing and they were getting faster and more inquisitive in their surrounds. On Wednesday, April 8, the chicks were five-days old. Have you been playing with your chicks daily? Or taken them onto the grass?
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CSC Celebrating One Year Anniversary submitted to EFP The Community Support Centre (CSC), founded in 1983, has undergone quite a few changes over the years, both in name and location. The local organization began as the Belle River and District Community Information Centre, located at 554 Notre Dame St., Belle River. While at that location, the organization began a transit service, a foot care clinic, and Meals on Wheels program. Computer access, faxing, and photocopying were later added to the services provided for the public. In 1997, a move was made to 571 Notre Dame St., in Belle River. While at that location, the name was
changed to Lakeshore Community Services in 2002. The Meals on Wheels delivery to residents expanded its area of service to Tecumseh and Essex, with the purchase of more vehicles. The Tecumseh Transit service expanded and the Community Food Pantry became available in 2006. The very first Polar Splash was held in 2009 to fundraise and advocate for the community services that were being provided. In 2010, there was another name change. The Community Support Centre of Essex County was relocated to 499 Notre Dame St., Belle River. From that new location, the organization launched
Congregate Dining in Essex, and a county-wide dialysis transportation. In 2015, our Community Food Pantry moved to its new location allowing enhanced access to food security for our residents. Creative fundraising efforts continued with a Peanut Butter Jam in 2010. In 2011, the first annual Golf Tournament, which is still going strong, was launched. Programs to serve the community have continued to evolve. Transportation to St. Clair College and nonurgent stretcher transportation have been added to services provided. The CSC launched the Cornerstone Hangout and the I Care Campaign for giving. On April 1, 2019 CSC opened its doors at its current location, 962 Old Tecumseh Road, thanks in large part to all of the renovations to the building undertaken by Murray Tofflemire. CSC is very grateful to celebrate its first anniversary in its new building. The essential and needed move, and has allowed CSC to grow and serve the community better than ever before.
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18 I Opinion / Community Essex Free Press
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Tecumseh “Champ” highlights Limb Loss Awareness Month
“Where’s my Hillman?”
A 1950 Hillman advertisment.
A young man in Leamington, Ontario, many years ago drove a 1950 Hillman Minx, a popular English car at that time. One day he picked up his mother where she worked to give her a ride home. The passenger door had to be slammed hard in order to stay shut. When he slammed the door just after his mother climbed in, the right rear fender fell off. He took a blanket from the trunk, wound it around the fender and, with the other part of the blanket in the trunk, he slammed the trunk shut and it held up the fender while he drove his mother home. My older brother John and I attended high school in the 1950s. One of the students in John’s class drove to school every day in a 1950 Hillman Minx. It was his first car. Whenever he talked about it, the word “car” disappeared from his vocabulary. He always talked about “my Hillman.” Before the first class, he would remind his fellow students that “I drove to school today in my Hillman.” And at the end of the last class, he would announce “I am now driving home in my Hillman.” Then one evening we were all invited to a house party. When we arrived, we saw that “Mr. Hillman” had parked his Hillman directly in front of the house. Later that evening, a couple of fellows slipped quietly outside. When they discovered the Hillman wasn’t locked, they climbed inside, released the hand brake, slipped it into neutral, and pushed it around the corner. An hour or so later, the party began to break up as some of the guests started heading for home. When “Mr. Hillman” stepped through the front door onto the front porch, he saw his Hillman was nowhere to be seen. “WHERE’S MY HILLMAN?” he bellowed. The two fellows who pushed it around the corner now volunteered to form a search party in order to find his Hillman. Within two minutes, they had located the Hillman parked around the corner. “Mr. Hillman” climbed in and started it up. Suspecting that the search party had been the ones who moved it in the first place, he said: “Very funny, I’m sure!” – then drove home in his Hillman. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.
submitted to EFP As April marks Limb Loss Awareness Month, amputees like Abel Walker, 5, of Tecumseh, demonstrate that an amputation is not a barrier to living a full and active life. Abel was born a left arm amputee, and as a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP)
Program, is eligible for financial assistance for the cost of artificial limbs and adaptive devices. He also attends regional CHAMP seminars where “Champs” and their parents learn about the latest in artificial limbs, dealing with teasing and bullying and parenting an amputee child. “Abel is full of determination and doesn’t
let his amputation get in the way of his dayto-day activities. We are so lucky to have financial support from the War Amps to provide recreational devices for Abel’s favourite activities. He’s not someone you could possibly describe as limited because he will prove you wrong and inspire you instead.” says mom, Cortney Although The War Amps has provided more than 100 years of innovative programs, there is still much to do to ensure amputees across Canada have the support they need. “The Association receives no government grants, but with the public’s continued support, our vital programs for amputees will carry on long into the future,” says Danita Chisholm, Executive Director of the CHAMP Program. To learn more about The War Amps, visit www. waramps.ca
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WECHU public health update related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)... care homes and retirement homes are also assigned a public health inspector. The WECHU works with the Ministry, local partners and each home to ensure they are supported during outbreak. The WECHU declared the first outbreaks in long-term care and retirement homes on April 1, since that time there have been a total of eight outbreaks, seven ongoing and one resolved. Facilities in outbreak are employing universal personal protective equipment practices and increased testing of residents and staff has occurred through partnership with the homes and Windsor-Essex Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Regular updated regarding COVID-19 outbreaks can be found on
the WECHU www.wechu.org. Cases increased from 314 reported Monday, April 13 to 349 Tuesday, April 14. For further case details visit us at wechu.org. The provincial government has issued a number of guidelines and restrictions under the provincial Emergency Act. For a full list of current recommendations, guidelines and restrictions, please visit WECHU www.wechu.org. To protect yourself from COVID-19: • Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly; • Cough or sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue; • Keep surfaces clean and disinfected; • Stay home unless it is essential to
go out and stay home when you are sick; • Practice physical distancing (2 metres). The Ontario Government is asking all Ontarians to stay home unless absolutely necessary for essential reasons, such as accessing health care services, shopping for groceries, picking up medication, walking pets when required, or supporting vulnerable community members with meeting essential needs. If you must leave your home, stay at least two (2) meters apart from others. The WECHU encourages the public to follow credible sources for information about COVID-19. The WECHU monitors and updates our
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website daily, including case counts for Windsor and Essex County. For up-todate facts visit www.wechu.org. Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19, found at: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/
Voice Of Inspiration “Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once. Breathe. You’re strong. You got this. Take it day by day.” ~ Karen Salmansohn
Essex Area Food Bank extends service to non-clients
by Sylene Argent With demand on food distribution services expected to increase as many individuals are
experiencing temporary pauses in employment due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Essex Area Food Bank has prepared
to extend its service to include non-clients. Lonnie Jones, a volunteer Board Member, said those in need due to the Coronavirus pandemic do not need to be registered with the Essex Area Food Bank, they can just provide their name, phone number, and address at its facility, which is now located in the basement of Essex United Church. “Come to us, we are pleased to help,” Jones said. Jones said the local food bank, fortunately, has the resources to put food
on the tables of additional families and individuals in this time of need. As of yet, an increase in individuals being served, due to layoffs during the COVID-19 emergency, has not been noticed. Some individuals experiencing sudden hardships due to the current pandemic may not know where to turn for the essentials, and Jones said the volunteers at the Essex Area Food Bank are pleased to help. With the Essex and surrounding community being of a generous nature, Jones said the Essex Area Food Bank has been getting a lot of support in the form of donations that is above and beyond the
norm. Financial donations made to the food bank allow the volunteers to purchase needed items. With the emergency ongoing, the Essex Area Food Bank has changed it hours of operation to 8:30 am to 11:45 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additional safety measures have been put in place for clients and volunteers, Jones added. Currently, those utilizing the service are coming in the side door, but do not enter the facility. Volunteers are not making contact with those utilizing the service. The clients let the volunteers know what is needed, beyond what is inside the basic grocery pack. The
volunteers put the items together, then leave it for safe pick-up. In the future, the food bank may change this system in favour of an outdoor drive-through system. Those, such as seniors, who need to utilize the Essex Area Food Bank, but can not pick-up their items, are urged to call the volunteers at 519-8002340 to see if a special arrangement can be made. Volunteers may also be able to give direction on how that individual could find someone trustworthy to help. For instance, a friend or family member can pick-up the items for them.
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