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Issue No. 15
The road to Tokyo 2021: Five years in the making
-Belle River native, Noelle Montcalm, is training in hopes of earning a spot in the Olympics-
by Garrett Fodor “I remember walking a lap of the track during my pre-race Essex Council meeting preparations – the excitement I notes - April 19, 2021 felt when I walked out to the track PAGE 3 prior to my first race, realizing _______________ this dream came true. Wearing Construction on Dock B the red maple leaf brings such pride. Knowing I get to represent at the Colchester a whole nation on an international Harbour complete stage, is a dream come true,” PAGE 7 33-year-old, Belle River native, _______________ Noelle Montcalm said, she is a 400-metre hurdler, currently SPRING NEST training in hopes of earning a Home improvement spot in what could be her second PAGES 11 - 14 Olympics. _______________ For the local athlete, competing for her country was County enters into her dream. Like many young agreement with Building Bridges to provide housing athletes growing up, Montcalm honed her craft in multiple sports, support including soccer, volleyball, and PAGE 17 track. And it was the latter that _______________ Montcalm really decided to focus on. ERCA Approves 2021 She was first introduced to Budget Priorities track at the age of 12, running PAGE 20 the 60-metre and 100-metre _______________ hurdles at the time. As Montcalm is preparing to compete to earn a Looking For A Good spot on Canada’s Olympic team, she remembers, like many across Home the country, being glued to the television and aspiring to be like the athletes she watched compete. “I recall the 2004 Olympics in Athens, watching Perdita Felicien in the 100-metre hurdles and at that time, I ran the 100 metre “SNICKERS” hurdles as well, so I really took to See Page 5 for adoption info.
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Noelle Montcalm is pictured being previously interviewed after arriving back in Windsor from the 2016 Rio Olympics. Montcalm is a 400-metre hurdler, currently training to earn a spot in what could be her second Olympics.
that event and looked up to those girls in that event,” Montcalm said. “She, unfortunately, had a mishap in her final of the hurdles and I just even looked up to her in that defeat in that moment, and really wanted to aspire to be that for the younger generation, as they were to me at that time.” Prior to being on the national team, Montcalm spent four-years at the University of Windsor. She graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. In that time, she earned
16 Canadian Interuniversity Sport medals and was named the Ontario University Athletics Most Outstanding Performer for four-straight years. It was also at the University of Windsor, where Montcalm forged a relationship with her Coach, Don Garrod, who she has been working with for over 10-years. Garrod, now retired, solely works with Montcalm and her former Lancer teammate and Olympian, Melissa BishopNrigau.
Montcalm runs in the 400-metre hurdles, which she competed in at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. It was there, where Montcalm was a member of Canada’s 4x400 metre relay team, which placed 4th, missing out on bronze by .55 milliseconds. Montcalm competed in the 400-metre hurdles, placing 18th. Since then, Montcalm has been training daily with her sights set on the finish line, earning a spot in Tokyo.
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1919 Ford Model TT was built in Windsor - the vehicle will be housed at the CTMHV for two-years by Sylene Argent The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) will be home to a 1919 Ford Model TT for the next two-years. The City of Windsor purchased this historical vehicle right off the assembly line. It served as a work truck, until a farmer from Niagara-on-theLake bought it. The Model TT then served as a farm-truck for many years, until it was later parked in behind one of his barns, where it would sit for 40-years. Harold Robbins purchased
this vehicle after seeing an ad in 2000. Two-years later, he contacted Robert Forrester of Hammersteel Rustorations, located in Bolton, who restored the vehicle, which took threeyears. He decided to go with a wooden cab and a solid red oak stake bed. The project was completed on February 8, 2006. Information from the CTMHV noted Ford had made the 1919 Model TT without a body to allow new owners to have their body custom-made. The truck also has a false driver’s
The road to Tokyo 2021: Five years in the making... “This last year or so, we have really had to be more flexible, whereas before, we would have a training plan set out for weeks at a time. Now, we don’t even really know what a week at a glance looks like,” Montcalm said, describing her training during the pandemic. “We have the end goal in place, but we have had to be okay with shifting the steps along the way, as the current climate of the pandemic is constantly changing. I’m fortunate, I have a full gym set up in my basement with a treadmill, bike, weights, so that has helped tremendously with just maintaining fitness.” With the Olympics quickly approaching in three-
months, and the Olympic trials in June, Montcalm is quickly ramping up her training. She noted that not having raced in the last 14 months has been challenging and she is currently in the planning process of getting to compete before the Olympic Trials, being held in Montreal from June 24-27. But amid safety precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Olympics, trials, and other events, will have no spectators, friends or family, which is a drastic change from the over 60,000 people cheering on Montcalm and others in 2016. But Montcalm admits, it is for the best and everyone’s safety in order to try to
door. The 1919 Ford Model TT, in addition to a fleet of other historic vehicles, will be viewable at the CTMHV when COVID-19 restrictions allow. To support its Children’s Education Program, the CTMHV raffles off a car every year. Due to COVID, the 2020 raffle has been extended, with the draw date to be December 31, 2021. The raffle car is a 1962 Ford Thunderbird. For more information about the local Museum, log onto www.ctmhv.com.
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regain some normalcy. As Montcalm ramps up her training, she hopes to be one of several athletes to represent Canada from Windsor-Essex County, as there are currently as many as six potential Olympians to come from the region. Montcalm adds that it is such a surreal experience, having so many elite athletes coming from this region and representing the country on the world’s biggest stage. Montcalm is thankful for everyone who has supported her and helped her get to this step in her journey and she appreciates the years of community support.
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by Sylene Argent Surplus land, GECDSB invited to talk Harrow High property, Mayor to reply to ECCCA Clerk, Robert Auger, reported Council had met prior to the regular meeting to host an in-camera session. Council discussed personnel matters of an identifiable individual, a propose acquisition of land, and proposed disposition of land, he said. As a result, Council gave direction to Administration to: • Extend an invitation to the GECDSB to attend a future meeting of Essex Council to discuss the former Harrow High School property. • Mayor Larry Snively will send a letter of acknowledgement in regards to the Essex County Chinese Canadian Association’s (ECCCA) recent media release. • To declare First and Second Streets on Plan 1461 Colchester, in addition to the portion of Erie Drive on said Plan, as surplus to the Town of Essex. In addition, during the regular meeting, Council moved to have Administration come back with a by-law at the May 3 meeting to authorize the sale of these three properties by way of direct sale to the abutting land owners. Pillon congratulated as new Deputy Fire Chief Mayor Larry Snively congratulated Jason Pillon on his recent appointment to the position of Deputy Fire Chief for Essex Fire & Rescue. Previously, he held the position of Assistant Deputy Fire Chief – Prevention/Public Education. “We all know his commitment will continue to make our community a safe place to live and do business,” Snively said. Pillon said he is, “Extremely humbled, honoured, and proud to hold the position.” The position of Deputy Fire Chief became available when former position holder, Rick Malott, recently took a position with LaSalle Fire Service. COVID-19/facilities update Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services/Deputy CAO, provided Council with an update as it relates to COVID-19 and the Town of Essex’s facilities. He noted the Colchester Harbour Marina, the beach, pavilions, and sports fields are closed. Outdoor playgrounds, greenspaces, and Colchester boat ramp are open. Outdoor washrooms are scheduled to be open May 1, when staff members will be onsite. Virtual programming, he added, will continue. Council adopts Agritourism Development Strategy Council adopted the Town of Essex Agritourism Development Strategy, and further directed Administration to begin the implementation process. The Report to Council on the matter notes the Town of Essex Corporate Strategic Plan 2019-2022 outlined priorities and strategies to be achieved over this Term
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- Monday, April 19, 2021 of this Council, including the creation of an Agritourism Development Strategy. Culinary Tourism Alliance (CTA) was selected to complete the Agritourism Development Strategy for the Town of Essex. Trevor Jonas Benson and Caroline Morrow of CTA spoke about the project, noting more and more Ontarians are looking to take trips closer to home and are interested in learning where their food comes from. Through the Agritourism Development Strategy, four objectives were identified to support the Town’s Corporate Strategic Plan. These include establishing a shared understanding of agritourism amongst stakeholders; evaluating challenges to agritourism development in the region; identifying the destination’s strengths and opportunities within the agritourism sector; and looking at actions for growing the visitor economy through agritourism in the short- (1-2 years) and medium-term (2 or more years). The Agritourism Development Strategy has 12 action items included, which Morrow said were designed to be as implementable as possible, to ensure implementation can be done quickly. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said the Strategy will give the Town some direction on the matter. It also provides a better understanding of what needs to be accomplished. The Town of Essex had $55,000 to put towards the project. At the September 8, 2020 Council meeting, Council approved reallocating up to $25,000 from the 2020 Tourism Marketing Budget. The Town was also successful in earning $25,000 from the Tourism Economic Development Recovery Fund (TEDRF), through the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries. These funds had to be spent by March 31, 2021. In addition, TWEPI supported the project with $5,000. The Report to Council notes $33,433.88 has been spent to create the strategy, leaving $21,566.12 for implementing the identified action items within the Agritourism Development Strategy. Development in March 2021 down 106.6 percent from March 2020 Council received the Development Overview for March 2021, which noted there was $2,200,600 in total construction value for March 2021, which included all new and expanding commercial, industrial, institutional, and developments that required a building permit. This was down 106.6% from March of 2020. The average home sale price in March of 2021 was $499,469, which is significantly higher than the $318,784 average in March Continued on Page 6
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Many will celebrate Earth Day this week, as individuals and organizations host socially-distanced challenges to engage others about the importance of caring for this planet. I remember taking part in Earth Day activities in school in my youth, mainly teaming up with friends, with a garbage bag in tow, to pick up litter around the schoolyard. It taught us to be responsible for our own trash. In addition, I remember my kindergarten class “adopting” a large tree in the schoolyard. I believe we named it “Sunny.” The idea was to get us kids thinking about caring for the environment by seeing it as something that was living, and I do believe it had an impact on us. We certainly understood the importance of caring for the Earth then, and I am sure most of us still do now. Though, it is also evident, by the amount of garbage we see discarded
along the side of the road, that some people have forgotten this. And, that is why it is nice to have reminders, like Earth Day, that instills and reminds us all, the importance of putting trash where it belongs. Council spoke about those who litter briefly during the meeting on Monday evening, and it is truly amazing that people need to be reminded to properly dispose of their garbage. One of my absolute pet peeves is seeing those plastic ring packs, that keep cans together, discarded. Those rings can become stuck around an animal or a fish and cause them great distress. In the past, I have come by them in parking lots and have taken the time to rip them apart, in an attempt to prevent them from negatively interfering with wildlife. A new combat we have had to face in light of the pandemic is seeing gloves and masks laying around parking lots.
And, we are living in a time when those who see such items may be hesitant to pick them up because of the pandemic and fear of lifting COVID off of such protective gear. I think, for the most part, these types of items we may see discarded could be accidental, perhaps they have fallen out of someone’s car or pocket, accidentally. Though, I am sure there are a few individuals out there who are careless with their items, once they are finished using them. As someone who spent a lot of time outdoors as a kid, I like the idea of doing what we can to protect wildlife and their habitat. I am not sure there is a greater motivation to take steps to do what we can to prevent littering than having a connection with wildlife and the good old outdoors.
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OFA encourages farmers to make this year’s planting season safe and productive by Larry Davis, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
As the days start to get warmer, farm equipment across the province will begin hitting the roadways for planting season. Many farmers spend a lot of time on the road throughout the spring, travelling long distances between fields and back to their farms. Similar to the farm, there are several best practices and protocols to follow to ensure the safety of all vehicles on the road, and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) reminds everyone to remember the rules of the road and take the time to put safety first. Farm and road safety has always been a top priority for OFA. Following proper road safety procedures helps to ensure farmers, as well as motorists, stay safe. To farmers, travelling on the road with large equipment is part of doing business and a necessary day-to-day task of spring planting. As we begin to move our farm equipment out of the barn and onto the road, it may be time to pause, talk to everyone on your farm team, and consider the many steps we can take to ensure our roadways remain safe. Some roads, bridges, and traffic circles aren’t built to accommodate heavy machinery and a lot more motorists are increasingly impatient around slow-moving vehicles. It is our job as the drivers of our farm equipment to ensure we are doing everything we can to ensure safe travel. It is important to always ensure that your farm tractors, combines or other self-propelled implements have a visible slow-moving vehicle (SMV) sign on the back of your equipment. It is also important to use lights, taillights and signals to make your equipment visible to all motorists. While you are required to use lights on equipment from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes
after sunrise – why not keep them on all the time, then you’ll always be visible. Turns have the potential to pose many safety risks if you are not properly using your signals. When slowing down and making your turn, it is vital to indicate this movement to the motorist behind you to prevent collisions or confusion. I tell my employees to be extra cautious during left-hand turns. In my experience, I have seen many motorists try to pass farm equipment, not seeing that they’re preparing to make a left-hand turn. Therefore, it is essential to always be cautious and use your indicators when turning on roadways. I often advise my employees to take the time to check twice when turning on and off busy roadways to remain safe. Another aspect of safety is to always remain alert and aware of your surroundings. I always encourage my employees to stay alert, regardless if there are other vehicles on the road. Attentive drivers are safe drivers. OFA encourages all farmers to keep it hands-free and stay off smartphone devices while operating farm equipment. The road requires our full attention to ensure safe trips. Although our equipment may look different, we are still required to follow the rules of the road. On the road, it’s important to drive your equipment on the main part of the highway. It is not illegal to drive on the shoulder, but it can be dangerous as it may not support the weight of your equipment. When driving on back roads, there may be cases where a sign indicating a soft shoulder is not present. By driving towards the middle of your lane, you ensure that your farm equipment remains
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Letter to the Editor The latest modelling is a sign of political mismanagement that makes Ontario closer to a “failed state”, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario. “I’m hearing more doctors call what’s happening in this province a humanitarian crisis,” said Fred Hahn, President of CUPE Ontario. “And when you’re in the middle of a humanitarian crisis and your government continually fails to deliver what people need to stay safe, what else are we talking about but
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“The Ford government is turning Ontario into a failed state”: CUPE Ontario
a failed state under the Ford Conservatives?” “None of this can be blamed on front-line workers and communities that are continuing to do the best they can,” added Hahn. “This is all on Ford’s government.” The modelling numbers revealed today were grim, with ICU beds rapidly filling up and with daily COVID-19 case numbers projected to rise to as high as 30,000 in the worst-case scenario. “There’s a saying about hunger being natural while famines are man-made,” said
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Hahn. “COVID-19 is an incredibly contagious virus but it’s becoming clearer to Ontarians that we’re in as critical and alarming a moment as we are because of persistent political failures. The simple fact is that Ford failed and many people who didn’t have to will get sick and die.” CUPE Ontario is urging the government to immediately: • Develop a comprehensive and
detailed vaccine rollout plan that prioritizes hard hit, racialized communities; • Ensure that the rollout is backed up with resources for local Public Health units and community organizations; • Dedicate sufficient funding to ensure robust contact tracing and accelerated rapid testing; • Mandate and supply appropriate PPE for all workers;
• Finally take action with supports needed to address the growing crisis in Long-Term Care; • Actually listen to Education workers and put in the supports needed, like smaller class sizes, to ensure a safe return to school as soon as possible; • Legislate paid sick time for all workers; • And develop a comprehensive action plan to address the disproportionate impacts of the pandemic on racialized communities. “These are the kinds
of actions the Ford government needs to take,” said Hahn. “They should never have even floated the idea of a curfew, which does little but blames everyday Ontarians for this crisis. What we need is a government that will address and reverse the systemic failures that are endangering us and preventing a swift recovery.”
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safe and on the road. OFA also encourages farmers to be mindful of their speed and stopping times. Many of us travel with heavy loads that have the capability to overpower our brakes. It is imperative to watch our stopping times and ensure that we are mindful of the distance between vehicles and steep grades. It’s also important to remember that all farm equipment on the road, plus trucks towing farm implements, must not exceed the 40 km/h speed limit. Lastly, always complete your safety checks to confirm that your farm equipment is safe to drive on the road. Check that your brakes and lights are working correctly, and be sure that every piece of farm equipment travelling on roadways has a slow-moving vehicle sign that is visible to motorists. Following these best practices and regulations will help make sure that everyone has a safe and productive planting season. Remember to take the time to put safety first on the roadways, on your farm and for your family. For additional information on road safety, visit ofa. on.ca/roadsafety or check out our fact sheets on transportation.
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of 2020 in Wards 1 and 2. The average home sale price for Wards 3 and 4 was $528,028 in March 2021, which was higher than the $412,846 average in March of 2020. A total of 98 single-family dwellings sold in March 2021, compared to 78 in March of 2020. Community Improvement Plan Update Economic Development Officer, Nelson Silveira, provided Council with a first quarter update of Community Improvement Plan (CIP) applications. The report notes a total of $6,827.50 so far has been distributed between two facilities for completed CIP programs of the $100,000 set aside in the 2021 Budget. One new application was received for CIP funding, for the former Dahl House for Rehabilitation, Façade Improvement, Development Permit Fees, Accessible Entrance, and Architectural Design Grants. There are six open CIP applications from 2020 that have yet to receive funding. The CIP has a variety of grant programs for eligible property owners that invest in façade improvements, new signage, and building renovations and improvements. These programs have facilitated and encouraged community change by providing grant funding for new development in three separate project areas that include Essex Centre, Harrow, and Colchester/County Road 50, the Report to Council notes. Funding for CIP programs in Essex Centre and Harrow will expire at the end of the year. Funds from these programs will instead go towards the Essex Centre and Harrow Streetscape projects. The Colchester and County Road 50 CIP is set to expire in 2027, the Report to Council adds. Free feminine products to be distributed at Essex and Harrow arenas Council approved the installation of menstrual
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dispensers and disposal containers at the Essex Centre Sports Complex and Harrow and Colchester South Complex for a one-year pilot-project that will provide free feminine products, beginning in August. The Report to Council noted that while menstrual products are not necessarily a health issue, this initiative is likely to provide social benefit to the community. Menstrual products are very expensive, yet necessary. The four washroom locations at the Essex Centre Sports Complex and two washroom locations at the Harrow Arena were chosen for the pilot project, as these facilities are continuously serviced by staff and they service the most amount of people on a year-round basis, the Report to Council notes. Administration will monitor the usage throughout the one-year pilot to determine the need and report back to Council. The estimated costs to implement the pilot project from August 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 is $4,854 for these two facilities. Councillor Sherry Bondy said she is grateful for the program. She said the pilot project, “Is making some inconveniences in being a woman more convenient.” Additional work on Essex Centre Sports Complex Refrigeration System approved Council approved additional work to be completed on the refrigeration system at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. The additional work includes the replacing of two Bitzer Compressors, the addition of replacing two motor bearings while the compressors are being replaced; and the addition of repairing the heat exchanger gaskets while the compressors and bearings are being replaced. The Report to Council notes Council approved $86,000.00 in the capital budget to have two Bitzer screw compressors replaced at the Essex Centre Sport Complex.
Interim Installment of Property Taxes If you own property in the Town of Essex, you should have received your interim property tax bill in February. The second installment is due on April 30, 2021. Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed on the first day of every month at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address. If you did not receive a tax notice by please call 519-776-7336 extension 3050 or email taxation@essex.ca. Pay Your Property Tax Bills Online Residents can now pay their bills online using the Virtual City Hall system. Register online at essex.ca/VirtualCityHall. To activate your account, you will need your Tax Roll and Account Numbers, both of which are on your tax notice; a service fee of 2.5% will be charged on all payments. Tax Registration The Municipal Act, 2001 allows a municipality to begin the tax sale process on a property on January 1, if there is a balance in the second year following the year that the property taxes are due. The Town of Essex adheres to this timeline for tax sale. Payment options: at the bank, online, Virtual City Hall, drop box at 33 Talbot St. S., Essex and 243 McAffee St., Harrow at Harrow & Colchester Community Centre. For more information on tax sale process and taxes in general please visit:
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It adds Machinery Monitoring & Analysis LTD (MMA) conducted a vibration analysis of the existing compressors at a cost of $2,096.15, and recommended replacement of the two compressors. The Town of Essex, upon approval from Bitzer, may receive an estimated credit of $6,500. With these credits taken into account, the Bitzer Compressor project is expected to cost approximately $55,634.55, which is $30,365.45 under budget. It was further recommended to replace the bearings in the motors. The Report to Council noted the bearing replacement will cost $1,780.80. In addition, to repair the gaskets in the heat exchanger will cost $10,069.15. The new project total could be $67,485.50, with the credit. If there is no credit, it will cost $73,985.50. Site Plan Control Approval for 3900 North Malden Road Council approved Bylaw 2009, to enter into a Site Plan Control Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Essex and Lorne McKim, for the conversion of the existing dwelling to accommodate the housing of farm help at 3900 North Malden Road, be executed and registered. Bylaw 1037, was previously received and approved by Council on April 6, 2021 through Bylaw 2003. The applicant is required to apply for Site Plan Control Approval when amending the Zoning Bylaw to permit an ancillary dwelling on an operating farm for the purposes of housing farm help to ensure the ancillary dwelling is located on the lot and accessed in such a way to prevent the creation of a severable residential lot in the future, the Report to Council notes. The existing dwelling will be serviced by the existing access area and will share a water service connection with the proposed dwelling. Official Plan amended to permit SDUs,
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Construction on Dock B at the Colchester Harbour complete year. That increase could have also been contributed to the auto-industry temporary shutdown. “It has been our goal to completely service all docks within the arena, and now we are seeing that come through,” Affleck
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by Sylene Argent Recently, construction was completed on Dock B down at the Colchester Harbour, offering not only physical improvements to the much in demand boatslip area, but aesthetic enhancements as well. The construction took place over four days, around the Easter holiday. Jay Affleck, Assistant Manager of Parks and Facilities and overseer of the Colchester Harbour, said the three main docks have been replaced over the last six or seven years. The project began with the replacement of A Dock and continued with D Dock, before getting to replace B Dock. The flotation for C Dock, that
houses eight boats, was replaced a few years back and is in good shape, but it will be replaced at some point. The idea behind the construction project was to continue to maintain the harbour and standard for the 88 boat slip renters. The construction project also serviced the dock for users. Now all slips are services with water and power at all slip, Affleck said. When he began working there, over 15-years ago there were likely around 40-50 serviced slips. The demand for the servicing came from the slip renters and Harbour users. The B Dock
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improvement project was added to the 2021 Budget, with a total of $177,000. He suspects the total costs of the three-dock replacement projects over the past seven or so years totalled around $650,000. “We are completely booked,” Affleck said of the seasonal boat slips down at the Colchester Harbour. In addition, there is a waiting list of around 40 boats at any given time. “They are definitely in demand.” From what Affleck has heard, boat sales are high, as people are looking for things to do during the pandemic, similarly to the RV industry. “I have had a huge amount of phone calls from people looking for slips and struggling to find slips around the County,” Affleck said, adding there was an increase in ramp use at the Harbour last
said, adding that goal has been met. In addition to improving servicing and functionality, the new docks are aesthetically enhancing the Colchester Harbour. The docks, he said, are made of
premium-pressured treated lumber, which ihe said looks great. Even the first dock reconstructed is seven or so years old and looks almost as good as the day it was put in, Affleck commented.
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Zoning Bylaw Amendment to come Council approved a Bylaw to Amend the Official Plan for the Town of Essex to permit the addition of a Second Dwelling Unit (SDU) in a main dwelling or a detached structure in the agricultural district and select residential districts throughout the Town of Essex. Further, Council directed Administration to prepare a Zoning Bylaw Amendment with the proposed zoning regulations concerning Second Dwelling Units for Council to consider. Council held a special meeting on this matter on April 6. The Report to Council notes a SDU is a separate and independent housekeeping unit that includes its own entrance, bathroom and kitchen facilities, living room, and bedrooms. An SDU is not a short-term rental facility. It is intended to be used as long-term accommodation for those seeking affordable rental housing alternatives. At the April 6 meeting, the concern of structures being added to undersized lots was brought up by Councillor Steve Bjorkman and Mayor Larry Snively. Town staff has researched the topic to address the issue in the report, Rita Jabbour said, who is the Manager of Planning Services. She said there is a special section in the Zoning ByLaw that focuses on lots that are undersized and when a dwelling or accessory structure can be built on them, without having to go for special permissions. What the Town is suggesting, in instances of detached structures on undersized lots, is to amend that section of the Zoning By-Law to state when a lot is undersized for a zoning district, a SDU would only be permitted inside the dwelling, Jabbour said. This will be proposed at a future Council meeting, when the draft Zoning By-Law will be presented for Council consideration for adoption and implementation. Bjorkman further forwarded concerns about where on a property the Town will allow residents to build a secondary dwelling unit. He said he had received concerns from individuals who did not want to sit in their backyards and be surrounded by potentially three more homes. Snively said he had the same concern. If in the required yard and four feet from a property line, a SDU would be limited to one-storey, Jabbour noted. Administration will
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bring the Zoning By-Law Amendment back to Council for consideration in the near future. Council supports Paramedic Recognition Banners Council received correspondence from the County of Essex, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services, which requested temporary banners be displayed between May 16 to June 6, 2021 in support of Paramedic Services Week. Administration will also send a letter of no objection to E.L.K. Energy Inc. in support of the temporary banners. Split-vote turns down request for support for paid sick leave In a five to three vote, Essex Council defeated supporting a request from the Town of Amherstburg and St. Catharines that asked for support for their resolutions “to send a letter of support regarding the City of St. Catharines’ request for permanent universal paid sick days for all workers in Ontario during the pandemic and beyond.” In the resolution from St. Catharines, it adds City of St. Catharines endorses legislated sick leave and calls on the government of Ontario to permanently legislate universal paid sick days for all workers in Ontario during the pandemic and beyond, regardless of workplace size, type of work, or immigration status. Also in the correspondence sent from St. Catharines, it notes workers in Ontario without paid sick leave often feel forced to work when unwell, so they can feed and support their families, and are at risk of losing a paycheque or even their jobs if they stay home. It adds that had legislated paid sick leave been in place before the global pandemic, lives would have been saved because infection rates would have been reduced. Councillor Morley Bowman said he would not support the resolution, because he said this will be a big cost for small businesses. He said he did not think the resolution was well-thought out. Councillor Kim Verbeek supported the resolution, noting many workers have been requesting this. She spoke of instances she has heard about, where people had to go into work feeling under the weather, while waiting for their COVID test results to come in. She saw this as a safety net for the most vulnerable families. It is about being responsible and pushing for basic standards, Councillor Sherry Bondy added. Mayor Larry Snivley pointed out the resolution noted the paid sick days should go beyond the pandemic, and he had concern with people not going to work, saying they are sick after the pandemic. He said this could kill small businesses. Councillor Joe Garon said he would rather the government come up with a plan. In a recorded vote, Councillors Bondy,
Nuisance Weeds & Tall Grass By-law Reminder To ensure public safety and to reduce pests, the Town’s Nuisance Weed and Tall Grass Control By-Law (#1440) requires property owners and occupants to maintain grass to a height not exceeding 20 centimeters (8 inches), as well as destroy and remove all nuisance weeds and seeds. As set out in the Nuisance Weed and Tall Grass Control By-law, this advertisement should be considered formal notice to all property owners and occupants within the Town of Essex of their responsibilities under the by-law. Failure to comply with this notice may result In the Town completing the work and recovering the expenses incurred by adding the cost to the tax roll for the lands. The Town, at its discretion, will issue written and verbal warnings to occupied properties and may also issue a ticket for a violation that will result in a fine under the Provincial Offences Act. To learn more about the by-law, call 519-776-7336 ext 1409 or visit:
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Verbeek, and Steve Bjorkman were in favour. Snively, Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, and Councillors Garon, Chris Vander Doelen, and Bowman were opposed. NoM: Land Acknowledgement report to come Essex Council approved the Notice of Motion Mayor Larry Snively presented at the previous meeting. As such, Administration will research and consult with local First Nations, indigenous organizations, and other community champions in creating or developing a land acknowledgement statement for the Town of Essex. A report on the matter will come back to Council. NoM: Council supported sending letter to Hydro One -Mayor will send complaint to Integrity Commission re: a video Bondy made on ELKIn a recorded vote, Council unanimously supported the Notice of Motion Councillor Sherry Bondy presented that asked Council to consider informing Hydro One of concerns within the municipality of frequent power outages that are negatively impacting residential homes and businesses via a letter. Mayor Larry Snively said he has been in contact with Hydro One, and a meeting will take place between Essex’s Mayor and Deputy Mayor and the electricity provider in the near future. The meeting, he said, will inform the Essex Council reps of upgrades in Kingsville that bring service to the area. Snively added Hydro One is aware of the problem and
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Town of Essex names new Deputy Fire Chief submitted to EFP The Town of Essex Fire & Rescue Services team has a new Deputy Chief with the promotion of Jason Pillon into the position. Jason has been employed with the Town since 1997 when he became a Volunteer Firefighter at Station 3 in Harrow. Since then, he has climbed the ranks with several positions, including Captain and Battalion Chief. He most recently served as Assistant Deputy Fire Chief, Prevention and Education, a position which he started in 2015. “Jason is already well known in the community through his firefighting career and work in public education and prevention,” said Rick Arnel, Chief of Essex Fire & Rescue Services. “His wide range of experience, in-depth knowledge of fire operations, and commitment to continued education will be great assets as he transitions into his role as Deputy Chief.” Prior to his firefighting career, Jason worked as a Certified Journeyman Ironworker and Shop Foreman. He is a graduate of St. Clair College and has obtained more than thirty National Fire Protection Association and other
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professional certifications. In the position, Jason will be responsible for assisting in the administration, fire suppression, fire prevention and rescue activities of the department, including all three fire stations. The duties will also include personnel recruitment, purchases of equipment, as well as the preparation of departmental budgets. The appointment was effective Monday, April 12, 2021.
County of Essex Warden’s statement on COVID update submitted to EFP County of Essex Warden Gary McNamara has issued the following statement in response the Ontario Premier’s announcement Friday, April 16, 2021, regarding further restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19: “I know these additional restrictions will be difficult for residents and small businesses to bear but it’s vitally important we abide by them to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep ourselves, our families and our community safe. Our provincial hospital system is already overwhelmed and cases are continuing to rise. They will continue to rise unless each and every one of us makes smart, selfless decisions and adheres to public health guidelines. Please, stay home, stay safe and save lives.”
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The environmental impact of shopping local
Shopping at locally owned businesses benefits everyone from the business owners, to the people they
employ, to the communities where they operate. As beneficial as shopping local can be for small business owners and the communities where they operate, the planet is perhaps the biggest beneficiary of consumers supporting locally owned small businesses. The environmental impact of purchasing locally manufactured and sold products is significant. Consumers who choose to use their purchasing power to support local
The basics of reducing and reusing As more and more people, businesses, and governments have embraced eco-friendly lifestyles and practices, it’s never been easier for people to make a positive impact on the planet. One of the simplest, yet most effective ways to make such an impact is to look for ways to reduce waste, which often involves reusing materials and products that otherwise might be discarded. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, producing new items requires substantial amounts of materials and energy. Such products may require the extraction of raw materials from the earth before they can be fabricated and transported to places where they will ultimately be sold. By resolving to reuse products, consumers can greatly reduce the impact their purchases have on the planet. Why reduce and reuse?
A reduce and reuse lifestyle preserves natural resources and reduces waste, but there are additional benefits to such a lifestyle as well. • Reduces pollution: Harvesting new raw materials oftentimes contributes to pollution of our airways and waterways. By reusing items, consumers can decrease demand for new products, thereby reducing the pollution created when harvesting the resources necessary to produce those items. • Emissions: Once harvested, raw materials are then turned into products. The process of transforming these materials into products can produce greenhouse gas emissions. According to Livescience. com, greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide trap heat and warm the globe, producing a host of potentially harmful consequences for the planet and its inhabitants.
• Finances: Reducing and reusing has financial perks, namely the low prices of recycled items compared to brand new items. In addition, reusing everyday items, such as coffee mugs, instead of buying new items each day can add up to sizable savings over time. Repurposing clothing, such as using once fashionable T-shirts as workout gear, also can be a great way to save money. How to reduce and reuse Just like there are myriad benefits to reducing and reusing, there many different ways for consumers to reduce waste and reuse items. • Shop for previously used items. Whether consumers are shopping for items for their homes or for new wardrobes, their options abound in regard to previously used items. Homeowners can work with contractors who have experience in working with reclaimed materials, while
also visiting antique shops or used furniture stores when furnishing their homes. When clothes shopping, consumers can visit consignment shops that sell like-new items at reduced prices. • Pay attention to packaging. One of the biggest contributors to unnecessary consumer waste is packaging. Packaging is often made of raw materials, and heavily packaged items therefore require the use of more raw materials than items with less packaging. Packaging typically finds its way into landfills, so consumers looking to reduce can favour items with less packaging when making their purchases and/or look for items packaged with reused or recycled materials. • Maintain existing products. Reusing items does not always require repurposing them. By taking care of their existing products and possessions, consumers can get more mileage out of them, reusing them for far longer than they could if the products were not better maintained. Reducing waste and reusing items go hand in hand. Embracing a lifestyle that emphasizes reducing and reusing can have a significant, long-lasting and positive impact on the planet. metrocreativeconnection.com
businesses may not realize just how much they’re helping the planet in so doing. • Shopping local reduces your “food miles.” Large grocery stores get much of their inventory from producers in other countries. Even stores that rely heavily on domestic producers may not limit their domestic partners to local farms. That means products may be traveling thousands of miles before they end up on the shelves in local grocery stores. This is often referred to as “food miles,” and the more consumers can reduce their food miles, the more they help the planet. The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions notes that transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the United States, so anything consumers can do to reduce the amount of fuel needed to get food from farm to table can greatly benefit the planet. Shopping local grocers who source their foods from local farms is a simple and effective way to help the planet. • Shopping local conserves fuel. Much like shopping local reduces reliance on producers who must travel thousands of miles to get their products on shelves in your community, it also reduces the time consumers spend in their vehicles. That conserves fuel and helps to reduce air pollution. That’s an easily overlooked benefit of shopping local, but one that should not be taken for granted. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, an estimated 150 million Americans are living in areas that do not meet federal air quality standards. Emissions from automobiles are a major source of the pollution that’s behind poor air quality, so anything consumers can do to reduce their fuel consumption, including shopping locally, can greatly benefit the planet. • Shopping local protects land from developers. Another way shopping local benefits the planet is its link to preserving local farms. When local grocers get their foods from local farms, that increases the long-term sustainability of those farms. If farms are sustainable, they’re more likely to remain in operation. Farms don’t just grow foods, they also provide habitats for local wildlife that helps maintain local ecosystems. That domino effect begins with consumers who support local businesses by shopping local. Shopping local pays numerous dividends, not the least of which are the many ways supporting local businesses benefits the environment. metrocreativeconnection.com
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Safety first when power washing your home this spring
Spring cleaning is a great way for homeowners to clear their homes of clutter. As people spend extra time indoors in winter, items can quickly pile up around the house. Spring is a great time to clean up such clutter, but interior spaces are not the only areas of a home that can benefit from some extra attention once the weather warms up. Harsh winters can take a toll on home exteriors. Dirt and grime can build up on exterior home surfaces over the course of the winter, affecting the appearance of the siding of a home as well as outdoor entertaining areas. Power washing is a great way to give a home a fresh, clean look in spring. But there’s more to power than
simply renting the right equipment and getting to work. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that there are many risks associated with using power washers. For instance, the CDC says strong spray from power washers can cause serious wounds that initially seem minor. However, such wounds can lead to infection or disability if left untreated. In addition, if manufacturer safety instructions are not followed, electric shock can occur due to improper use. Homeowners who are intending to power wash their own homes this spring should first determine if they’re physically capable of doing so. Power washers can be difficult for some people to control, so it’s imperative that homeowners honestly assess their physical abilities before renting a unit. The CDC urges homeowners who determine they can safely handle power washers to take these additional safety steps to make sure the process of cleaning their home exteriors goes smoothly. • Never point a pressure washer at yourself or others. • Do not attempt to push or move objects with spray from the washer. If anything is in your way, turn the power washer off and then move the obstruction. • Never use a gasoline powered washer in an enclosed space, which can increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. • Always test the ground fault circuit interrupter (circuit breaker or outlet) before using a pressure washer. • Always plug a properly grounded pressure washer into a properly grounded receptacle.
5 tips to consider before jumping into starting a hobby farm (NC) Running a small farm with a garden and animals such as chickens, goats and pigs can be very rewarding. For many of us, it’s both a therapeutic experience and a way to be more sustainable and self-sufficient. But it can also be daunting, and if you’re new to the world of hobby farming, there are countless things to consider. Here are five key tips to remember: 1. Do your research Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your existing setup, it’s important to make sure you know what you’re getting into. Educate yourself on the crops and animals you might be thinking about having on your farm
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• If an extension cord must be used, keep the pressure washer’s power cord connection out of and away from any standing water, and use a heavy duty extension cord with components rated for use in wet locations. Keep both the power cord and extension cord connections as far away as possible from the item being washed and away from any water runoff. While power washing, periodically take note of the location of the extension cord connections to ensure they are not in a puddle. • Wear rubber-soled shoes that provide some insulation when using the pressure washer. • Never cut or splice the pressure washer’s power cord or extension cords. • Never remove the grounding prong from the pressure washer’s power cord plug or the extension cord. • Pause the project if a circuit breaker is tripped. Always have a qualified electrician check the pressure washer for electrical problems after it has tripped a circuit breaker. • Never allow children to operate a pressure washer. Keep children at a safe distance when an adult is using a pressure washer. Power washing can give a home a whole new look after a winter’s worth of dirt and grime builds up on the home’s exterior. Safety must remain the utmost priority when operating a power washer on your own.
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works for you from one year to the next. 3. Get to know other farmers Community is the core of sustainability and selfsufficiency, and that’s what drives many of us to the hobby farm life. So, try to get to know nearby farmers with big and small farms. Ask for their advice and offer to help out on their land so you can learn from their experience. 4. Learn to DIY and know when to call a pro There’s always
maintenance to take care of on a farm. As you build your skillset and confidence, it can be tempting and often quite doable to tackle many repairs yourself. Just remember that it’s best to call in the professionals for certain tasks. Even a small mistake with electrical or highly complex mechanical work could cost you more and create much bigger problems. 5. Follow biosecurity protocols Whether you have 1 animal or 100, it’s critical
to maintain good on-farm health and safety practices. For instance, it’s illegal to feed pigs meat or products containing meat even pet food. Though it might be economical and even customary to feed your pigs scraps from the table, it could actually put their health and the health of pigs in nearby farms and across the country at risk. That’s because even small amounts of contaminated raw, cooked or frozen food scraps can infect your pigs with animal diseases such as African swine fever (ASF). Though ASF doesn’t affect humans, it’s extremely contagious and deadly for pigs. It could spread rapidly across the country if an outbreak were to happen in Canada. Find more information on health measures for your farm at inspection.gc.ca/ asfbiosecurity. www.newscanada.com
(NC) Ready to start your own vegetable garden this year? It can be daunting at first, but gardening is an incredibly rewarding hobby to get into. If you have never tasted garden-fresh vegetables you will be amazed by the sweet, juicy flavours and vibrant textures. There’s absolutely nothing quite like fresh veggies, especially when you can grow them yourself. Here Canadian grower, Andrew Hendriks of Hendriks Greenhouse, shares some tips for getting started: Pick the perfect location Selecting a good spot for your garden is absolutely key, as it can mean success or failure. Most vegetables need at least six hours of sunlight per day, aside from the leafy produce that will tolerate some shade. Avoid areas that receive strong winds that can knock over
your plants; same with places near too much foot traffic or prone to flooding. Soil is everything Hendriks says if you have poorly drained soil where water can pool, plant your vegetables in a raised bed or row for improved drainage. Wet soil means wet roots, which can turn into rotted roots. The PC vegetable and herb soil mix is a great option that provides all the four key ingredients that will make your garden flourish: organic compost, sphagnum peat moss, cow manure and topsoil. Keep it small A common error that beginners make is planting too much too soon. Make sure that you have paths that allow you to access your plants to weed, harvest and reach the centre of the row or bed easily. If you don’t have the
space, plant any vegetables you can vertically with a straight stem and stake into your garden or any pots. Tomatoes are great for vertical gardens. Choose your vegetables Now it’s time to choose the vegetables you want to grow. Keep things simple by choosing items that you and your family will enjoy eating. Hendricks suggests planting vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, zucchini, carrots, peppers, leafy greens and herbs. These foods grow in abundance and come in many different varieties, making them the perfect vegetables to throw on top of the grill and enjoy with family all season long.
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Tiny home trend: How to create a storage container vacation home
(NC) With most of us continuing to spend more time at home, we could all use a bit of an escape. Enter the tiny house trend – an affordable, creative way from homeowners to enjoy a “vacation property.”
Interested but feeling intimated or don’t know where to start? Here are some tips and ideas that can help you feel confident tackling this popular home improvement project.
Understand pros and cons Shipping containers have many benefits – they’re durable, weather resistant and watertight. Best of all, they’re a more affordable alternative than a cottage. Recycling a used container is also great for the environment. Plus, they’re secure, stackable and just look really cool. One thing to consider is the indoor climate, as shipping containers can get very hot and very cold. You’ll also want to double check with your municipality to see if you need a permit. Decide on your vision What do you want your tiny home to be – a rustic cabin with a country feel to replicate your favourite cottage vacation? A luxury hotel room with tropical colours inspired by a treasured Caribbean getaway? A cartoon characterdecorated spot for the kids to remind them of theme-park vacations past? The possibilities are endless, so dream big and plan small. Pinterest, blogs and social media are great sources for inspiration. Prep for life in Canada Whatever function your shipping container will serve, you’ll need the right materials so it’s cozy year round. Subflooring is essential for keeping floors soft, comfortable and feeling warm even
in freezing weather. Most floors of shipping containers are cold metal, so you’ll want to find ways to make them soft and warm. Try affordable premium subfloors from Dricore, with easy-to-install floor panels that are perfect for DIYers. Know when to call the pros There’s plenty you can do yourself when it comes to converting a shipping container into a tiny home, including the insulation, subfloors, framing and decorating. But it’s smart to work with a professional for more technical tasks, like the electrical wiring, cutting holes for doors and windows and creating the foundation. Do things right the first time and you’ll save on money and stress in the long term.
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with a home styled after a traditional English cottage. • Decide whether you can accept spreading or trailing plants that can cascade over retaining walls and other infrastructure. • Look at trees that won’t drop too many leaves, flowers or fruit into the water. • Think about having layers of plants to soften the landscape, which can make a small pool seem bigger and more luxurious, indicates the landscaping company Earth Development, Inc. • Don’t overlook the possibility of a lawn abutting pavers or concrete surrounding a pool, as it can soften the edges and keep spaces open and inviting. • Incorporate herbs or fragrant plants, which
can transform a pool day into a spa experience. Consider lowmaintenance lavender as an option. Pool landscaping must marry a variety of different features and plant requirements. As a result, a professional consultation may be the route to take. Landscape architects will have the know-how to select plant varieties that will be tolerant, beautiful and fulfill homeowners’ wishes. Backyard pools can make a backyard retreat that much more enjoyable. Landscaping offers the softness and beauty that adds a finishing touch to poolside retreats.
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Town of Tecumseh - Council meeting highlights, April 13
submitted to EFP Tecumseh Town Council met electronically for an InCamera Meeting, two Court of Revision Meetings and the Regular Meeting of Council. Here are the highlights for those April 13 meetings: Retail Cannabis Operations: Council heard from two delegations imploring them to reconsider their decision to opt out of retail cannabis sales in Town. Following the discussion, Council moved to reconsider its earlier decision prohibiting retail cannabis and requested Administration to report back on data and experience with retail cannabis facilities in other jurisdictions as well as updated Public Health information. Concurrently, Administration will initiate an on-line public conversation on retail cannabis on the Town’s PlaceSpeak platform over a 30-day period. Council will be able to follow the conversation on Placespeak during that time. Administration will bring a report with a recommendation for consideration by Council to a meeting in June 2021. Delegation of Authority: Council delegated authority to the Director Planning and Building Services to exercise discretion on fines and penalties through the Town’s ByLaw Enforcement Officers at legal proceedings in relation to the Reopening Ontario Act or any other provincial legislation or Municipal By-Law. The Town’s By-Law Enforcement Officer has issued tickets for violations under the Reopening Ontario Act which are subject to challenge through the courts. Under this delegation, the By-Law Enforcement Officer will be authorized to attend all legal proceedings in relation to tickets issued and make decisions on fines and penalties when appropriate. Medical Tiered Response Enhancements: Council received a report from Tecumseh Fire Services on equipment required for service under the tiered medical response with Essex-Windsor Emergency Services (EMS). Under certain circumstances, Fire Services is dispatched with EMS units to calls for service where a patient has experienced cardiac or respiratory arrest. In these instances, the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief or Fire Prevention Officer are often one of
the first to respond at the incident scene. In order to improve Tecumseh Fire Services response, Tecumseh Fire Services is redeploying medical equipment from one apparatus at each station to the Chief’s and Deputy Chief’s vehicles with an additional set of equipment to be purchased for the Fire Prevention Officer’s vehicle. This equipment purchase has been provided for in the 2021 Fire Services budget. Additionally, Essex Windsor EMS provides a grant of $1,000 for such equipment. Fence By-Law: Council approved deviating from the Town’s Fence By-Law for a fence replacement at Carita’s Court at Brighton Road and Old Tecumseh Road. The project involves replacing the existing five (5) foot tall wood fence that is deteriorating with a seven (7) foot tall vinyl fence. The request allows for the higher fence to provide additional privacy and attenuation from light and noise generated by traffic and commercial uses in the vicinity of the complex. 11957 Tecumseh Road: Council approved a Building and Property Improvement Grant to 11957 Tecumseh Road where construction of a three-storey, 32-unit apartment building is underway. The grant is to offset property tax increases associated with the development for a period of five years. The amount of the grant will be determined based on the incremental increase in the portion of property tax that would result from the development. The grant is expected to be in the order of $146,760 in total over the five-year period. Site Plan Agreement: Council approved site plan drawings for SCWI Enterprises/2545 North Talbot Road for construction of two industrial buildings, each having a building area of 1,352 square metres (14,552 square feet), along with associated on-site works such as parking spaces, curbing and stormwater management measures. The subject property is located in the Business Park designation of Oldcastle. Zoning By-Law Amendment: Council adopted Zoning By-Law 85-18 following a public meeting held in 2020. The Zoning By-Law amendment has the effect of rezoning
properties currently zoned Agricultural Zone (A) within identified settlement areas to a restrictive Agricultural Zone. This restrictive Agricultural Zone would allow agricultural uses with the exception of livestock intensive agricultural uses, mushroom operations and greenhouse operations. Small-scale, accessory greenhouses would continue to be permitted. 5605-5635 Roscon Drive: Council authorized a by-law executing a site plan agreement for construction of a 1,538 square metre (16,555 square foot) industrial building, along with associated on-site works, at Briadco Tool & Mould located on the west side of the southerly terminus of Roscon Industrial Drive (5605 and 5635 Roscon Industrial Drive) in Oldcastle. Council further authorized the merger of two properties into one for the purpose of the construction and the lifting of a holding zone to permit the development. 2021 Asphalt Paving Tender Award: Council approved the award of an asphalt paving contract to Coco Paving Inc. for the 2021 work, in the amount of $956,300. Visit the town website for a complete list of roads included in that scheduled work. 2021 Tar and Chip Program: Council approved the award of the annual Tar and Chip tender to Shepley Road Maintenance in the amount of $198,050. Manning Road Phase 2: Council approved an award for Phase 2 improvements to Manning Road to SheaRock Construction Group Inc. in the amount of $4,467,500. The work includes underground servicing; enclosure and redirection of the East Townline Drain to the recently constructed Lakewood Park Channel; filling the existing drain; watermain replacement; and, construction of a new local storm sewer on the west side of Manning Road. Funding for this project will come from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund and various Town Reserve funds. The next Regular Meeting of Council is Tuesday, April 27, 2021. The meeting is scheduled to be held electronically and the live stream will be available online, at www. tecumseh.ca.
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HELP WANTED ______________________ HELP WANTED: Aphria Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $14.39/hour. Full time hours Monday through Friday. Please apply at careers@aphria.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4. 9-t ______________________ HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. No specific education required. Experience is an asset. Rate of pay- $14.50. To apply please email: Lindsay@policellafarms. com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0. 24/tf
HELP WANTED ______________________ HELP WANTED Local truss assembly plant is hiring full-time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season. Benefits after 3 months along with a boot allowance. Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-962-9922 or email resume to cindyh@rivardtruss.com.
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_____________________ INCOME TAX PREPARATION: Good rates on personal, rental, and business returns. E-file or paper file. Contactless tax prep available. Call or text Jeannette Grass 5 -12t (519)-890-9111. _____________________ MARTY’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS Tune-ups, repairs, & service on snowblowers, riding lawn mowers, chainsaws, & more! 519-733-0986, (c) 519-965-5918. 4-tf _____________________ KENNETH YARDWORKS Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavestrough cleaning and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Loads to the dump. Fully licensed & insured. Free estimates.C allK enneth:5 19-982-0362. 11-tfn
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______________________ ADULT UMPIRES NEEDED: Former players or persons wishing to be part of the 3rd team on the diamond, we are looking for you! Expand your enjoyment of the game, earn some pocket money, stay involved with youth. Start your journey to become a baseball umpire. Give me a call - Marty at 226-7572371 and let me explain how you can join our team. Like me on facebook: safeathomeumpires. 12-5t*
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PUBLIC NOTICE ____________________________________________________________ Highway 77 reconstruction from Highway 401 to 230 m South of Essex Road 46 The Ministry of Transportation is undertaking improvements on Highway 77. This work will commence shortly and be completed in October 2021. The General Contractor is Amico Operations Holdings Limited. Contract Administration is being performed by HwyTec Inc. Throughout the construction period there will be occasional delays in order to protect the construction workers and for the safety of the travelling public. For up-to-date lane closure and construction information please phone the Ministry of Transportation toll free, 24 hours a day at 1-800-268-4686 or log on to https://511on.ca. PLEASE SLOW DOWN, DRIVE WITH CAUTION AND OBEY ALL CONSTRUCTION SIGNS AND FLAGPERSONS Any questions or concerns regarding this Notice can be directed to: Jas Bains P.Eng. Contract Administrator HwyTec Inc. Cell: 519-567-8165 Email: jbains@hwytec.com
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HIRING! LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE and LANDSCAPE LABOURERS, $18/hour, Experience necessary. Fax your resume to (519) 723-2336 or email to quinlaninc@ kelcom.igs.net 1-tfn _____________________
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FOR SALE _____________________ FOR SALE Handi-capped equipment, excellent condition. Dog cages, all sizes, for indoor & outdoor. Call: 519-97215-1t* 6427. _____________________
LOOKING TO SELL _____________________ LOOKING TO SELL: RECENTLY SOLD a building lot. Have many more inquiries from potential buyers. If you’re planning to sell, call Carl Idzinski, Sales Representative at Teller Williams Lifestyles Realty, 519-817-8891. 15-1t _____________________
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_____________________ CASH PAID for antiques, costume jewellery, furniture, gold, sterling, coins, tools, complete estates. We take it all! Free appraisals. Call 519-727-8894. 1-tfn _____________________ CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-1361 or 519-791-5046. 46-tfn
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PERSONAL _____________________ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. O star of the sea, help me and show me that you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help in my necessity (Make your request). There are none that can withstand your power. “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.” (Three times). “Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands.” (Three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted to you. With 15-1t* grateful thanks. D.D.
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PRAYER TO the Holy Spirit, you who makes me see everything and shows me the way to reach my ideal, you who gives me the divine gift to forgive and forget all the wrong that is done to me and you who are in all instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and affirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Amen This prayer should be said for 3 consecutive days without saying your wish or intention. After the 3rd day, your sincere wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to offer thanksgiving by sharing it and expressing it on granting of your favour. The idea is to spread the wonder of the Holy Spirit. Thanks for favours received. G.McC.
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County enters into agreement with Building Bridges to provide subsidized housing by Sylene Argent Essex County Council adopted a bylaw that authorized the Warden and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Building Bridges Erie Shores, to provide subsidized housing with supports care. The decision was made during the Essex County Council meeting on Wednesday, April 7. Jeanie Diamond-Francis, Community Services Manager, noted the Housing with Supports program provides assistance to County residents, who require financial assistance, residential care, and assistance with daily living activities. This program is provided through purchase of service agreements with nine rest and retirement homes throughout Essex County, and Provincial funding is administered by the City of Windsor Social Services department as a part of the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI). This program is a discretionary service for the County of Essex. The Building Bridges Erie Shores Program, located in Leamington, is a not-for-profit organization that offers congregate living facility with the capacity to provide housing with supports to 10 youths, between the ages of 14 and 24. Its mission is to have every youth feel valued, respected, and supported, and to support them in reaching their potential, she added. The organization provides temporary housing, one-onone support, advocacy, system navigation in addition to meeting their basic needs, Diamond-Francis said. To date, this program has not received Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) Provincial funding administered through the City of Windsor and relies heavily on donations and fundraising to support operations, Diamond-Francis added. County Administration has approached the City of Windsor Housing and Children’s Services Administration, as the Consolidated Municipal Services Delivery Manager
and manager of the CHPI funds for the Region, about allowing some flexibility in the existing Housing with Supports program to allow the County to allocate some of its existing Housing with Supports program funding to support the Building Bridges Erie Shores Program for youth. In addition, Diamond-Francis said, County Administration proposed the County portion of the 2020 Pathway to Potential funding surplus be allocated to the Building Bridges Erie Shores Program as a one-time funding. Both request, Diamond-Francis said, were supported by the City of Windsor’s Housing and Children’s Services administration. County Administration has held several meetings with the Building Bridges Executive Director to modify the Housing and Support program service agreement and inspection form to be applicable to their program. The Housing with Supports Team is very excited to expand their scope of work and support the youth in the Building Bridges Erie Shores Program, she said. The addition of this new Service Provider will not impact the approved Housing with Supports program budget. During the 2020 year, the County terminated Housing with Supports Service Agreements with three service providers, therefore, there are currently subsidized beds that can be allocated to this program. Tracey Bailey, Deputy Mayor of Lakeshore, said she was happy to see the uniqueness of the program and the flexibility of people coming together for the fantastic work that is making a difference. “It is unique, it is flexible. I love there is no impact to the budget,” she said. She wondered what happens if the program no longer exists. Diamond-Francis
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responded that the program will be utilizing excess beds, stemming from the situation in 2020. It is looking like there will be a new service provider later in the year, which will be brought to County Council when the time is right. That will address the budget and capacity issues currently.
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GRUBB, Derek - April 15, 1955 - April 14, 2021 - Passed away at Windsor Regional Hospital Ouellette Campus with his family by his side on April 14, 2021 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Marie for 42 years. Proud father of John (Melissa) and Michael (Melissa Cullen). Papa of 4 grandchildren. Dear brother of Edith Kettles, Linda Simpson, and Alan Grubb. Son of the late Herbert and Catherine Grubb. Derek will be remembered by many nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved the outdoors, and worked in the tooling industry his whole life. For those who wish, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Due to restrictions on public gatherings, cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Share memories, photos, or make a donation at www. FamiliesFirst.ca _____________________________________________________
born April 1, 2021 @ 11:37pm, weighing 7lbs 14oz. Proud Grandparents, Keri and Kim Morris, Aunt Krista & Uncle Jeff and cousins Waylon & Emerson Henricks, and all family Members in Mexico are looking forward to showering him with Love. Special thanks to Dr. Victory for the fantastic pre-natal care, and Dr. Hasen and the nursing staff at MET hospital for the safe delivery. Also a big thank you goes out to our close family and friends for their love and support. Another very lucky boy to be surrounded by so much love.
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DIETRICH, Murray Clifford - Passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side on April 13, 2021 at 86 years of age. Dear husband of Lydia (nee Reimer) with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage. Beloved father of Timothy Dietrich (Nancy) and the late Daniel Dietrich (Helen). Treasured Grandpa of Deanna Dietrich (Matt), Karl, Elaina, Claire, and Ella. Brother of Shirley Harrison (late Jack). Predeceased by his two brothers Gerald (Mary) and Raymond (Doris). Brother-in-law of John Reimer (late Barbara), Wanda Jones (late Bill); the late Vern Reimer (late Cathy) and the late Henry Reimer (Bonny). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Long-time friend of Archie and Vicky VanBelle. Murray retired from the GM Trim Plant with over 35 years of dedicated service. The visitation and funeral service was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North Essex. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Leamington. Donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
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WESTLAKE, Beth (nee McDowell) - With heavy hearts, we announce Beth’s passing on April 16, 2021 at 74 years of age. Beloved wife of Wayne with whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage. Loving mother of Tammy Heath (David), Carl Westlake (Debra), and Michelle Teschke (Doug). Treasured Grandma of Crystal (Rodney), Matthew (Jill), Jacob, Joshua (James), Chelsea, and Mitchel (Jennifer). Great-grandma of Addison, Sophia, Charles, Logan, Rhett, and Zane. Predeceased by her siblings, Doreen, and Ronald. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation will take place. A celebration of life will take place later when we are able to gather safely. Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex entrusted with the arrangements. Donations may be made to the Ontario Heart Foundation or to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
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LINLEY, Gwen J. - It is with sadness the family announces the passing of Gwen on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital at the age of 85. Beloved wife of John for 65 years. Loving mother of Rick (Darlene) and Joan (Rick) McFarlane. Cherished grandma of Jennifer (Aaron) and Jonathan (Wendy), and great-grandma of Matthew, Ryan, and Fiona. Dear sister of Donna Wood. Will be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Gwen’s legacy is her example of support and service to family, friends, and community. She was a lady through and through and will be sorely missed. A private family graveside service was held at Ouvry Christ Church Anglican Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Holy Trinity Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 519-749-8467). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Gwen’s memorial.
BLEAU, Theresa - passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Erie Shores Hospice. Loving daughter of the late John and Gladys Bleau. Dearest sister of Gerry (Sandy), Gloria Chelmecki (Mike), Pat Fairey (Edward), John (Wanda), late Eugene (1978), Kathy Byrne, Pauline Fillion (Mike), and Glen (Shelley). Cherished niece of Eugene & Judy Bisson. She will also be remembered and missed by her many nieces, nephews, and friends. Visiting will take place at Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Wednesday from 4-8 pm. A Graveside Service to celebrate Theresa’s life will be held at a later date, when restrictions lift. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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assistance at this time, located in the gym of the church, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Food Bank’s hours of operation are: 8:30 - 11:45am.
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Services at Brooker have been suspended until further notice. Keep safe and continue to remember those who are ill, in nursing homes, and all of the front line workers in your prayers.
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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
We are not holding church services or Bible Study because of the lockdown, but our Food Bank is still operating. Call Vicki at the church office, at 519-776-4628, to make an appointment.
Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
Our in-person Sunday morning services are once again suspended due to the Ontario lockdown. However, weekly taped services are available on the church website. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods who would be pleased to speak with you. The number of Harrow United Church is: 519-738-4223. Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org.
Essex Baptist Church Dear friends and neighbours of Essex County, Essex Baptist Church has resumed regular morning worship services at 10:30am every Sunday. We now record our sermons live and post them Tuesday or Wednesday of the following week on our website, www.essexbaptist.com, and on social media. If we can do anything to help and encourage you during this COVID season, please don’t hesitate to call on us. Our biggest concern is for your emotional and spiritual well-
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Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
Welcome to Essex CRC either in-person or online! We are open and invite you to join us online on Sunday morning beginning at 10am. Visit us at www.essexcrc.ca and our Facebook page. Make sure your notifications are on, so you will be the first to know when we go live. If you would like to attend church on Sunday, call the church office to reserve a spot. At this time, we cannot offer nursery supervision or Sunday school.
Check out the new photos and stories on the Sandwich South Historical Society’s website and weekly feature stories on its social media pages, Growing up in Sandwich South. If you were unable to remove your winter decorations from your loved one’s grave, these decorations were left to be picked up behind the monument. No news for baseball at St. Mary’s Park this summer. Still waiting for restrictions to be lifted. Stay safe and keep well! Please keep those who are shut-in and ill, in your prayers. Pray for the end of this pandemic.
Trinity Church
Due to Covid-19 Worship Services have been suspended for inside services. Rev. Carl will conduct Worship Services online go to Woodsleepastoralcharge.ca. Special event are cancelled. Keep safe.
The sewers at Trinity are in need of fleece material and/ or fabric so they can continue to make fidgit blankets. If you know someone with cognitive impairment or a child with autism, whom you feel may benefit from one of the handmade lapcovers, call the church at 519-839-5303. The blankets are free. Please note, that we are not to have indoor services at this time but, hope to offer outdoor services in May. Be kind to those you meet; you never know what a smile and kind words may mean to them.
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We regretfully announce that we will now be closed to in-person worship, following the provincial Stay-At-Home Order. Please find Rev. Catherine’s sermons on-line at anchor. fm/bethel-maidstone Stay tuned for information on the Annual Meeting. Our number is (519) 723-2284 and our email is bmuc@ xplornet.ca. We are located at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone, near the corner of Manning Road and Talbot. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com
Non-urgent stretcher transportation is available, anywhere from Windsor-Essex/Chatham-Kent to Toronto, for very reasonable rates. The Foot Care Clinic is available, in Essex, three days a week. Meals on Wheels delivery to Essex is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Community Food Pantry operates twice a week by appointment. April 18-24 is Volunteer Week. Thank you to our wonderful and dedicated volunteers who deliver meals, make phone calls, and friendly visits to our clients. They are true heroes! Many seniors experience loneliness and because of that, we are looking for volunteers to make security phone calls to seniors who are feeling isolated. Call 519-728-1435 for registration, or further information on any of our programs, or visit online at: www.communitysupportcentre.ca.
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ERCA Approves 2021 Budget Priorities submitted to EFP The Essex Region Conservation Authority has unanimously approved its 2021 Budget following consultation and review with its Finance and Audit Advisory Board, the full Authority Board and additionally, circulated to each of the Authority’s governing municipalities for distribution to respective municipal councils. The budget totals just over $10 million, and includes a levy request of $3,454,619, representing a 2% increase from 2020. This is equivalent to $10.75 per person, an increase of 26 cents from 2020 and just under $24 per household, based on a $300,000 current value assessment. Addressing flood and erosion issues related to high lake levels, significant rainfall events and climate change; completing a floodplain prioritization study; restoring over 125 acres of natural habitat; completing the new John R. Park Homestead Heritage Centre; and completing a significant habitat restoration and shoreline protection project on Pêche Island, in partnership with the City of Windsor are just some of the top priorities ERCA has outlined for 2021. Transforming business processes to improve service delivery, and updating technology infrastructure, network security and information systems are also key projects. The approved budget responds to the changes to Conservation Authorities Act included in Bill 229, which
have widespread and significant implications for operations and program delivery with provincially-required separation of services into mandatory and non-mandatory categories. The budget directly addresses the Province’s directive of increased accountability and transparency, and proactively includes new analysis relating to categories of services, identification of staffing complements and funding sources for all operating activities. Over the past month, budget presentations were made to 8 of 9 municipal councils, with the ninth presentation scheduled in the coming weeks. “The mandatory programs identified by the Act are now quite limited and confined to risks of natural hazards; conservation and management of lands; Drinking Water Source Protection; and other duties and responsibilities under other legislation,” explained Tim Byrne, CAO. By 2022, it is anticipated that the Authority will need to obtain funding agreements with municipalities where municipal support is needed to fund any non-mandatory services. “Programs such as tree planting, habitat restoration projects, water quality monitoring, education programs, museum operations of the John R. Park Homestead, trail development and climate change resiliency are just some of the currently identified non-mandatory program areas that will require these types of agreements,” Byrne added.
It’s widely recognized that Conservation Authorities play a critical role in protecting our environment and natural heritage, mitigating hazards, and supporting municipal partners by providing an environmental, conservation and risk assessment lens on development applications. “In my opinion, the types of resource management programming offered by ERCA are best provided regionally, on a watershed basis,” said ERCA Chair Tania Jobin. “No one municipal jurisdiction can manage the suite of issues that impact us such as flooding, threats of active coastal and riverine erosion, and deforestation. These resource management programs would struggle to succeed without environmental education for all ages, private land reforestation and restoration activities, land acquisition, and public access to natural areas. The mechanisms to address these are best managed collaboratively, and the most efficient and effective path forward will be to ensure the critically important work of making our region resilient and sustainable continues to be undertaken on an integrated watershed-management basis.” The Essex Region Conservation Authority is a public sector organization established by the Province in 1973, and governed by local municipalities, to provide for the organization and delivery of programs and services that further the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources in watersheds in Ontario.
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1926 Hupmobile with Ontario plates
1926 Hupmobile Six sedan.
An email arrived from Brian Foote on March 9: “Hi Bill. Could you identify the car in the attached photo? Our mutual friends Allan and Mary Lou Tassie in Toronto sent it to me. The driver is Mary Lou’s father, Al Hawkins, and he and her mother were married in 1926.” I took a guess at 1926 or ’27 for the car, based on the height of the roofline and the size of the outside sun visor. Allan then sent me a close-up of the front which shows the 1926 Ontario license plate. The photo was taken at Big Cedar Point on Lake Simcoe and the Hawkins lived in Toronto in 1926. Robert Hupp began building cars in Detroit in 1908. They were well-built and priced right and he was turning out 12,000 cars a year by 1913. Most were fourcylinder models. The four was replaced with a six in 1926 and that number can be seen in the photo of our feature car, below the name of the car on the radiator. By that time, a straight eight was also available and it required a longer hood and front fenders where spare tires could be mounted. The car in the photo had the spare tire mounted outside at the back. Wooden spoke wheels were very common in the 1920s. Varnish made them attractive but as time went by, the varnish wore off and the exposed wood began drying out, causing the spokes to shrink and the wheels to wobble. The remedy was simple. Park your car in a shallow stream for a couple of hours where your spokes could absorb the water and swell up, making them like new again. Hupmobiles are being restored and preserved world-wide by members of the Hupmobile Car Club with headquarters in New Haven, Connecticut. I sent a copy of the attached photo to Daniel Coffman in Mansfield, Ohio. He is the club archivist and he replied: “Hi Bill: Looks like a 1926 6 cylinder Series A to me.”
In the future, as the need arises, and if there are service providers interested in partnering with the County, staff will need to advocate and potentially readjust how beds are currently allocated, she added. Warden Gary McNamara said he was been able to visit the Bridge, and it is a “God Sent” for the youths in the County, and it needs to be funded. Homelessness, or requirements for supports for housing, is not just a City of Windsor issue, it is a regional issue, McNamara said. Diamond-Francis said there are occupancy agreements, and temporary housing is provided through the program for around 12-months. Extensions can be provided, when needed. Amherstburg’s Deputy Mayor, Leo Meloche, said his biggest concern is seeing more younger individuals. When he notices youths aged 14 are attached to this, he thought it was alarming. He questioned if they should be at home, if they are refusing to stay in the CAS system, or are no longer eligible for the CAS program. For a 14-year-old to go into housing and support, he wondered about the educational or home for them. Krista Rempel, Executive Director of the Bridge, said the youngest youth had within the facility is 16. If the youths are younger, they are typically referred to CAS.
With the Bridge being a temporary facility, “The challenge we have is that some youth may not receive an offer of housing before the end of the term, so we do have monthly extensions as needed, in order to support them to get to that independent living, if required.” Housing and affordable housing for youth is challenging to find, she said. Once enrolled, housing is sought after right away. Through research, it is known that youths tend to stay in temporary housing longer. Effort is also spent on getting them on track, enrolled in school, and ensuring they are obtaining employment. Though it is tried to get them into permanent housing quickly, youths need time to grow and gain independence. Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald said she is a proponent of having good housing and support that offer safe and good care. “This is a wonderful facility. It is well run. Our community has been supporting [it] through donations, but that is never for the long-term sustainability.” She added that the partners with the Bridge continue to improve life for the most vulnerable. “I am very proud of the organization. I am very proud of the staff…it is a jewel in our community for folks that need that.”
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is working on improvements. Bondy thought if Council had the issue recorded in meeting minutes, that it may help the situation. Snively then left his seat as Chairperson of the meeting to ask why Bondy filmed a video in front of the Town-owned ELK facility. He claimed the video upset a lot of residents and threw ELK under the bus. Bondy said the Town does not even know what ELK’s value is and the state of its asset management. Snively said he was going to file a complaint with the Integrity Commissioner about Bondy’s video, which he said was, “pathetic on your part.” Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said Council should not expect the issue of power outages to be fixed quickly. He said the issue has become personalized between
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a couple of Councillors, which is muddying the situation. What the Town really wants to do is improve service, he said. He said Essex is in a weak position because of how it is being argued publicly, and that is too bad. As far as sending the letter, Councillor Kim Verbeek said at least that would create a paper trail on the issue and by doing so, Council is making an effort to address the issue on behalf of residents. NoM: to be considered at May 3 meeting • Mayor Larry Snively will ask Council to consider recognizing significant dates, such as special milestone anniversaries and birthdays, for members of the community. • Councillor Kim Verbeek will ask Council to consider creating a Secondary Plan for McGregor, similar to the ones
created for Essex Centre, Harrow, and Colchester. • Councillor Kim Verbeek will ask Council to consider only issuing one extension, after the initial Fill By-Law permit is issued in accordance with ByLaw 1799, to limit the negative impact the ongoing extensions are having on residents and roadways. Vander Doelen said COVID should not be taken lightly Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said he has been asked by many individuals what his experience with COVID-19 was like. Monday was day 15 for him with the virus. He said when he made a Tweet a few weeks ago, that got him into trouble, he was hoping to perform a public service to tell people what it was like. The first three days, he said, it was nothing. He said he was sleeping a lot. Then he felt good for a few days, but then he got dragged back
down. “And, that is why people cannot make light of this disease. Now, it got scary,” Vander Doelen said, who noted he lost 12-pounds during the ordeal as he was not able to eat for ten-days. He added he could not lift his head off the pillow for many days. “It was scary. I had to try to go to sleep with the feeling of a fist squeezing my bronchial tubes, even though I could breath,” he said, adding he can just imagine what the individuals sent to the ICUs and onto the ventilators feel like. “It must be just Godawful terrifying. I feel so terribly for them.” He said he thinks Council should let the professionals handle the issue and take their advice. Those who know they are at risk should stay home and look after each other.
MP Chris Lewis addresses Liberal-proposed UBI The first reading for Bill C-273, an Act to establish a national strategy for a guaranteed basic income, took place on February 22. According to the Parliament of Canada website, this “enactment requires the Minister of Finance to develop a national strategy to assess implementation models for a guaranteed basic income program as part of Canada’s innovation and economic growth strategy. It also provides for reporting requirements in relation to the strategy.” Essex MP Chris Lewis stated at a time when the Liberal Government is printing money against Canada’s GDP, at a time of unprecedented debt, the Liberals and NDP are exploiting the pandemic to push a Universal
Basic Income (UBI) that the Parliamentary Budget Officer said would cost Canadian taxpayers $85 billion this year and $93 billion by 2025. The NDP and Liberals, under Prime Minster Justin Trudeau, have long toyed with a UBI, he said. There is nothing new or original in their pitch. This is not about “opportunity” but “opportunism.” “As Trudeau said, this pandemic has given his party an opportunity to ‘re-imagine the Economy.’ His Deputy PM is quoted as saying that the pandemic provides a ‘political opportunity’ – meaning for the Liberals,” Lewis stated. “Canada’s social safety net involves all three levels of Government. A Universal Basic Income requires
federal and provincial co-operation and a thorough analysis, not just of the economic, but also the social, impact. What we don’t need is another ill-conceived program, crafted on the back of a napkin, that grows the bureaucracy, while failing to meet the intended objective of supporting low-income Canadians, he said. “Meanwhile, I will continue to support and promote targeted income supports, as I have done throughout this pandemic; and to prioritize Canada’s economic recovery - the reopening of our borders, more jobs, higher wages, and letting Canadians keep more of their hard-earned tax dollars,” Lewis added.
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LIFE provides new bike to member in need submitted to EFP Around a month ago, one of the members of the Learning in Friendship and Equality (LIFE) program, who is an avid cyclist, came into the Fairview Avenue facility and said he had to walk that day. Lea-Anne Shepley, LIFE Program Director, said the member told the program facilitators that his tire was flat. After looking at his bike more closely, she said it was noticed that the tire was not only flat, but the rim was also bent. “We immediately started looking for
a bike for him. During this time, we tried our best to pick him up and drop him off from LIFE. We were able to find a bike for him last Friday,” Shepley said. In addition, a special friend of LIFE donated a key lock and a water bottle holder for him. Last Friday, LIFE organizers were able to give this member his bike. “He was in tears, and beyond thankful,” Shepley said. “We at LIFE would just like to thank the Essex M OPP Community Policing Committee for their monetary donation to us last Fall. Without your
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