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A LOOK INSIDE MP spending the summer connecting with businesses, supporting reuniting families PAGE 2 ______________ Essex Council meeting notes, August 3, 2021 PAGE 3 _______________ Nature Needs: All eight turtle species indigenous to SWO at risk PAGE 9 _______________ ECL hosts virtual meet and greet with “Emancipation Day” author PAGE 13 ________________ Caldwell First Nation to become a gold standard in sustainable development PAGE 14 ________________

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Pride Flag raised at Essex Municipal Building by Sylene Argent To recognize Windsor-Essex Pride Fest, from August 6-8, the Pride flag was raised at the Essex Municipal Building last Thursday, during an organized flag-raising ceremony. At the June 7 regular meeting, Council approved the request, from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, which asked for the Pride Flag to be flown during the WindsorEssex Pride Festival. In addition, a second request to fly the flag came from Trans Wellness Ontario for Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 19. Mayor Larry Snively and Councillor Morley Bowman brought greetings from the Town of Essex. He said it is a great event. “Today marks a special day as we recognize the 2021 Windsor-Essex Pride Festival with the raising of the Pride Flag at Town Hall. At the core of the Town of Essex is a message that everyone belongs,” he said, adding it celebrates everyone in the LGBTQ community and all they contribute to society. He said the flag raising was a symbol of the community’s commitment to ensure everyone belongs. Jaye Lacerte is a new resident to the Town of Essex. As a new resident, she called the Essex Municipal Building to inquire about what LGBTQ activities were in place. As there were none on the books, she formed a partnership with Trans Wellness

Executive Director of Trans Wellness Ontario, Alexander Reid, raised the Pride Flag outside the Essex Municipal Building.

Ontario and St. Paul’s Anglican Church to host the flag raising. “I am just so happy there is something in the community for my family. It is very important to us,” Lacerte said, who also read a poem she wrote for her daughter when she came out to her family in 2015. “I offer it to you, who identify as LGBT from my heart.” In the poem, words were shared to ensure her daughter Continued on Page 10

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MP spending the summer connecting with businesses, supporting reuniting families by Sylene Argent Essex MP Chris Lewis has been spending his summer connecting with small businesses and local dignitaries, and in supporting efforts to reunite family members split by the US/Canada border. Lewis said his two biggest drivers right now are the border and family reunification and businesses at the border. Lewis said mold shops and advanced manufactures, “Are taking it off the chin.” He had around five local businesses tell him they were planning to pick up and head to the states, as a large

majority of their customers are in the US and the cost of doing business in Canada is high. With out-of-country clients needing to see a product on the shop floor of local manufacturers, for even just an hour or two, they still have to quarantine for two weeks, which Lewis said is difficult. Lewis is also concerned for local businesses that do not rely on the border. “Now, we see so many storefronts shuttered and small businesses are gone, restaurants are gone. The ones that are still alive, quite frankly, cannot afford a fourth shutdown.” In the recent past, Lewis said he has

met with many businesses, people who have invested all of their life savings, and then remortgaged their homes, to not only save their business, but to keep their employees. Lewis is listening to them to find out what support systems could be put in place for them today to ensure they can remain open tomorrow. “This country, led by Justin Trudeau, we are today $1.4 trillion dollars in debt,” Lewis said, adding with all the money he is promising, it is estimated, Canada will be $1.7 trillion in debt.” It is estimated that the Canadian debt will not be paid off until 2070. Two-and-a-half months ago, Lewis

said his life changed when he became a grandfather. “As a father of three, I thought I had the world figured out, and the moment I held little Levi, I now see the world through a different set of lenses,” Lewis said, adding what he means by that is, “What legacy will we leave for the future generations, what opportunities are we going to leave for Levi?” Lewis questioned how affordable the future will be for his grandson and future generations. “My summer has been about fixing as many problems as I can and speaking

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Celebrating 55 Years in Business! Tuesday, August 3, 2021 INSIDE THIS WEEK’S COUNCIL NOTES... • Maintenance Securities for Phase 5 of Kimball Estates Development released • By-Law delayed to only permit two-storey SDU units in ag district • St. Peter ACHS to lease second floor at Harrow Arena instead • By-Law to recover capital costs for watermain crossing Highway 3 given two readings & MORE

by Sylene Argent Regional Landfill Operations Report presented for 2019/2020 Michelle Bishop, General Manager, and Tom Marentette, Manager of Waste Disposal at the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA), presented the 2020 Annual Regional Operations Report to Essex Council. Council received the report for informational purposes. Marentette explained the Essex-Windsor Regional Landfill site was officially opened to receive waste on July 2, 1997. Nearly 303,000 tonnes of waste were received during operations

in 2020, compared to 352,000 tonnes in 2019. That decrease, he said, is most directly related to a decrease in episodic waste, which is occasional or irregular. This could include items like contaminated soil. In 2019, there were rather large construction projects, which contributed to tonnage that year. The average waste quantity delivered to the site in 2020 was nearly 1000 tonnes per day. Canadian Transfer LTD is under a multi-year contract with EWSWA to operate the authority’s heavy equipment. The work includes the placement and compaction

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of waste, the placement of daily, intermediate, and final cover, in addition to maintaining the access roads. Marentette explained the ramp method is used for landfilling at the Regional Landfill, which is used at a shallow slope to ensure maximum compaction and machine efficiency. At the end of each working day, the tipping area is covered with a layer of daily cover material or soil to reduce odours, nuisance, vectors, and to prevent fires and blowing litter. He said several forms of daily cover may be combined to accomplish this and may include street sweepings, compost, or auto shredder fluff. Some items are banned from the landfill site, but are accepted at the Recycling Depot. This includes tires, old clean corrugated cardboard, and white goods. Brush, branches, and leaves are ground and processed into compost soil. The Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste area facilitates and encourages waste diversion activities and responsible disposal by accepting refrigerant appliances for a fee. In 2020, 273 residents dropped off an assortment of chemicals, electronics, tires, and blue box materials at the site,

he said, adding 27,000 vehicles crossed the scale at the Regional Landfill. Of those, 5,728 entered the site for other related landfill operations, aside from waste. The authority provides a fulltime onsite supervisor at the Regional Landfill. The Regional Landfill site is 123.5 hectares, with a waste area of 64.5 hectares. The remaining property is used as a buffer. The waste disposal area is divided into five cells and further divided into north and south cells for management of construction. At this time, Marentette added, cell 4 south and cell five north have not been constructed. Also in 2020, 22,755 tonnes of yard waste were delivered to the landfill for processing. 17,635 tonnes of compost, including bag-your-own and pre-packaged bags. It Continued on Page 6

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Rock ‘n roll in the soul I have mentioned in this column before that TV typically does not capture my interest. I am more of a music girl. When I went to college for journalism, I had aspirations of writing about rock music. And, when I went to college the second time to study radio, I wanted to be a DJ on a rock radio station. My love for rock and roll began when I was around eight-years-old, when I was introduced to the tunes of what I think is the greatest rock band of all-time, Queen. I was instantly obsessed. I remember showing off the double cassette greatest hits collection that I received for Christmas one year. I played that thing out. I am sure I drove my parents crazy, blaring music all the time. By the time I was around 12, I had discovered grunge music, post-era, and was set in my ways. I had found my soul, wrapped in music that was full of talent and raw emotion. My love for music was so strong in me, I begged for an acoustic guitar when I was, I think, 13, maybe 14. And, I still have it today and wish I had more time to play, and more talent to play it better. There is nothing like live music. I have been to a tonne of concerts over the years. Some great, some not living

up to the hype. I have been able to meet some of my favourite musicians and have their autographs, or pictures with them, tucked away and cherished. I was never into “popular” music when I was younger. In fact, I hated it. I never understood what the kids in my class thought was so great about boy bands or pop singers and it left me often feeling like I didn’t fit in. And, honestly, I didn’t want to fit in where I didn’t feel like I belonged. Things got easier in high school. I was able to take guitar class for three of those years, and it was awesome. I was also able to connect with those who had the same interests, and others who introduced me to new things. When I went to Fanshawe to study radio, when I was handed my class schedule and learned there was a history of rock and roll class, I knew I was in the right place. Sometimes we need to be patient, while knowing who we are, before we find the right place for us in life. No matter how much I may have felt on my own in the past, it was always more important for me to be true to myself than try to impress anyone else. And, because of that, I have the utmost respect for others who are the same way; those who blaze their own path and do their own thing. Over the past several years, the

Tune Up the Parks concert sessions have provided excellent opportunities for local musicians to share their own love of music with the community. And, basically every performer I talk to is genuinely impressed with the audience in this town. They typically always mention how welcoming and committed Essex residents are, and that is incredible. I am always impressed with the turnout at those shows and the love the audience shares with the performers, no matter their genre. It is about appreciating the talent each performer produces, and that is what music really is all about. I hope the concert series can continue to take place for many years to come, and I give a pat on the back to the members, past and present, of the ACT Committee for ensuring these events can continue on as a way to entertain area residents and to provide an opportunity for local musicians to promote themselves. Also, kudos to the residents who continue to attend the weekly gigs each summer and not only support those musicians, but make them feel welcome.

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OFA encourages self-care for farmers as we navigate a stressful growing season by Peggy Brekveld, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

It seems ironic that not too long ago, I injured my foot doing what I love to do to relieve stress – walking for miles on our country sideroads. I should have stopped when I felt the initial pain and taken a few days off. Instead, I kept going, and after a particularly rough day, I pounded my frustrations out on the pavement instead of lightly walking them off. When I got to the doctor’s office, the paper she gave me said this will take a few months to heal, not just days, using alternate exercise, ice, rest, and stretches. I have been embarrassed to tell others. In my mind, it shouldn’t have happened. I thought that I could just work it off, ignore it, and keep on trekking. Oftentimes, that isn’t the right answer. This is true for both our physical and mental health, too. Farming is a profession of optimism and hope. We choose genetics and plant seeds with the hopefulness of reaping the rewards of our labour; but it doesn’t always work out that way. The success of our crops, livestock, and farm businesses depends on our wise management and decisions. It is also dependent on things completely out of our control, and this growing season the weather has been relentless for some of us. Mother nature can be our industry’s biggest friend or biggest foe as we cross our fingers and hope for favourable growing conditions. Across the province and our industry, inclement weather threatens the livelihood of the farming

community. Southwestern Ontario is struggling with an overwhelming amount of rain as heat loving crops take on too much water. Eastern Ontario is dealing with damaging hail that causes significant crop damage. Northwestern Ontario has reached the point of crisis with a drought that has led to crop failure, limited access to water and a feed shortage for livestock. Some farmers are being forced to make life changing decisions. We see and hear you. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is in your corner and wants to remind our farm members that they are not alone. This is a stressful growing season, the outcome of which is still unknown, and we want everyone to know it’s okay not to be okay. You, our province’s farmers, have done everything in your power to secure the success of your livestock and crops. You invested your time, money, sweat, and heart into this year’s growing season. No matter the outcome, it’s imperative to remember a poor growing season is not a personal failure. The two are not mutually exclusive, nor does one growing season define you as a human being. Please be patient and kind to yourself. Farm life is busy and as we juggle its daily demands, we often forget that the farm’s most precious resource is the people behind it. Always remember, you are your

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Reckless anti-vaccine propaganda can be fatal

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by Shelley Beaudoin I am tired of tiptoeing around the subject. Truth be told, I am angry. The world has been challenged by a pandemic for around 18 months. Governments and health professionals around the world have worked independently and together to fight COVID-19. Vaccinations have been developed through hard work and unprecedented dedication to science. The call to use these vaccinations to fight the worldwide pandemic has been heard by all, and it has been a difficult struggle for many to accept the validity of science in its solution. There remains a significant group of people who refuse to be vaccinated. In my opinion, by doing so, they continue to put others at risk and jeopardize the economic recovery from this pandemic. In a world where access to and the spreading of information is easy, a small group enjoys using technology to spread misinformation. Misinformation campaigns endanger the world’s mission to eradicate the pandemic. While nothing is one hundred percent effective, billions of vaccines administered have proven to work. These vaccines are not experimental, nor do they contain a microchip (as some claim). These vaccines have been tested extensively and proven safe to administer.

Why anyone would choose to ignore science and technology that could save their lives is beyond my understanding. The best way to fight bad information is with good information. People need to get their information in the right places, from the right people. That means responsible reporting from media outlets and a disregard for most social media outlets. Here, in our own backyard, we have the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit that has an extensive, and continuously updated, website with responsible information available to the public. How can anyone, who is medically able, not engage in the one measure that could save their lives and help to end the pandemic that has proven to be relentless in its appetite to infect human beings? The vaccine is working. The decrease in the number of infections in areas with vaccinated populations and the increase in those areas that have larger unvaccinated populations is evident. Across the country, those getting sick or hospitalized with the virus are almost exclusively unvaccinated. Not propaganda… just facts. Many citizens of other countries do not even have the privilege to choose to get vaccinated, as vaccines are not available to them. Hearing people proudly declare they choose not to get vaccinated is frustrating.

I acknowledge that everyone has a right to choose whether they get vaccinated or not. I ask, in return, that those championing the right to choose, understand that every other person and business has the right to choose who they are associated with and serve as well. Soon, there will be policies in place when it comes to vaccinations. Places of business will require proof of vaccination for employees and customers. Concerts, sporting events, and other events where large groups congregate will require proof of vaccination. Vacation destinations and transportation providers will require proof of vaccination for service. These are all businesses with rights to protect their employees and customers from exposure to COVID-19 and its variants. No one wants to have to deal with this world-wide pandemic. We must individually choose to do what is needed for the health of everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic is a house guest with no intention of leaving… unless we make its life miserable. What will do that? VACCINATION. No more tiptoeing around it.

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Commentary - OFA farm’s most valuable asset. Put your well-being at the top of the priority list to ensure that you are physically and mentally healthy to continue on as a proud Ontario farmer. When you’re tired, learn to take breaks and rest. Practice self-care by making time for the activities you enjoy, and spending time with loved ones. Self-care might seem selfish, but it is

by Peggy Brekveld, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

proven to help reduce burnout and ensures you show up ready to give tasks your best effort. If your physical and mental health allows it, offer support to those in your community whoneed it. If ever you’re in need of assistance, they will likely return the favour. We’re all part of the Ontario farming community and we all contribute to the

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Essex Council notes for Tuesday, August 3... also operates a gas management system. A number of wells are designated to reduce gas emissions. Councillor Sherry Bondy said the life expectancy of the Regional Landfill is important. “There is one landfill and I want it to be around as long as possible.” Marentette said the projected life of the Regional Landfill in 2040. This could be pushed out with better diversion and better compaction methods. Serious evaluation and discussion will be had starting in 2030 on that. Mayor Larry Snively said the reps from the Regional Landfill will come back at a later date to discuss the organics program matter. Maintenance Securities for Phase 5 of Kimball Estates Development released Council approved the maintenance securities of $8,483.48 for the completion of surface course asphalt be returned to the developer, Kimball Estates INC, for Phase 5 of the Kimball Estates Subdivision. In the Report to Council, it notes a request from Mr. David McBeth, Project Manager for the Kimball Estates Development in Ward 1, requested the release

of securities for the end of the maintenance period for the surface course asphalt. Phase 5 is the final phase of the Kimball Estates Development. In the Report to Council, it notes maintenance securities are held as assurances that the owner of a development will assume responsibility for all materials, equipment, and work until all construction and installation has been completed. Maintenance securities are only released after the one-year maintenance period has expired and all deficiencies have been rectified. Town of Essex Infrastructure Services has confirmed that the developer has fulfilled the servicing requirements as per the executed Subdivision Agreement. By-Law delayed to only permit two-storey SDU units in ag district Council delayed adopting By-Law Number 2035, which will amend the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw for the Town of Essex, to the August 23 meeting. This By-Law permits and regulates Second Dwelling Units (SDUs). The purpose for the delay was to have administration tweak the By-Law to restrict two-storey SDUs in ancillary buildings to agriculture districts. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche put forward a motion, which the majority of Council supported, that the third reading be delayed to the August 23 meeting, so that the By-Law will allow for residential areas to have one-storey structures. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen opposed the motion. Meloche, Mayor Larry Snively, and Councillor Sherry Bondy expressed concern about two-storey SDUs in urban areas, such as in subdivisions. Rita Jabbour, Manager of Planning Services, noted there could be opportunity for urban areas to have two-storey SDUs in ancillary buildings as they can approach the Committee of Adjustment to request a minor variance that may be granted, based on how the request would fit within the neighbourhood. In addition, she explained a SDU in a detached building will not be permitted in a required backyard. The Zoning By-Law requires 25-feet be kept between the rear lot line and the main dwelling, so nothing will be permitted in that 25-feet. A SDU can be built outside of the 25-feet in the building envelope. Jabbour noted the Planning Department has been working on this project for quite a while. She informed Council that the County of Essex has approved the adoption of Official Plan Amendment Number 8, which is an amendment to update the policy framework for SDUs within the Town of Essex to allow them in main dwellings and in ancillary buildings. In addition, 1037, to permit the addition of a SDU in a main dwelling or detached structure in the Agricultural District and select Residential Districts throughout the Municipality, was also approved. The Town, she said, needed County approval, which was achieved. There were some revisions that needed to be made to Bylaw 2035, particularly respecting the location of SDUs and required yards. So, a provision was added to prohibit them in required yards, being a required front or rear yard. Regulations were also added

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prohibiting the gross floor area of a SDU in an ancillary building to exceed the gross floor area of the main dwelling. The regulations were also amended to make it clear that a short-term rental is not permitted in a SDU. Deputy Mayor Meloche asked if the number of permits of SDUs will be based on dollars allocated in the budget for that current year, as Development Charges are waived for SDUs through provincial mandate. Lori Chadwick, Director of Development Services, said there is a mandate that under the DC Act that these Development Charges be exempt, as mandated through the Province. So, there is no wiggle room for a cap. She suggested looking at 2022 as a full year of SDUs, to judge the impact to the bottom line and then look at the By-Law to see if there is wiggle room to soften the blow. Councillor Sherry Bondy said this is really exciting as there are families ready to grab some permits. She gave accolades for the Town leading the pack in implementing the program. Mayor Snively said he is disappointed with the Development Charges as he thinks it will be a big burden on money needed to put into infrastructure. It is unbelievable senior levels of government are not stepping in to help municipalities out, he noted. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen is happy with the waiver of Development Fees as the point of the issuance is to encourage more construction of housing units. “If you tax it, you get less of it,” he said.

St. Peter ACHS to lease second floor at Harrow Arena instead Council approved entering into an agreement to allow St. Peter’s All Canadian Hockey School (ACHS), an independent academic Catholic day and or residential boys school for grades 1-8, to lease the second floor of the Harrow Arena for one-year. This will commence on August 16, 2021 and will conclude on July 31, 2022. There will be an option to renew for an additional two-years. In addition, Council passed Bylaw 2049 and repeal By-Law 2044, which was passed at the July 5 meeting, that allowed the school to lease the Harrow Lions Hall. At the June 7 Council meeting, Peter Thyrring, Head of the School, approached Council about leasing space at the former Harrow High School. Since the Town does not own that facility, Council directed Administration to see if another location would suffice. Soon after, Council approved allowing the school to lease its Lions Hall. It notes in the Report to Council that since the July 5 meeting, the second-floor at the Harrow Arena has become available for lease. The second floor at the Harrow Arena is a bit larger, has its own washroom facilities, as well as common area space. The tenant will pay an annual rate of $11,060.44 to lease the second floor of the Harrow Arena. Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services/ Deputy CAO, said the space is more conducive for the school. Mayor Larry Snively said he is happy this is

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happening. Councillor Sherry Bondy said this is a good fit, but it is unfortunate a karate club was lost. “I see this school as a pillar to keeping our Harrow Arena nice and full and using that ice time during the day. This is such an exciting time for Harrow and our community and everything that could be coming. I am thrilled.” Month of September Proclaimed as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Council received and supported the request from Childcan’s Windsor Support Liaison, Lorraine Jewell, to proclaim September 2021 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the Town of Essex. In the correspondence, it notes September is officially recognized internationally as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and that the most recent data shows cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death in children. By-Law to recover capital costs for watermain crossing Highway 3 given two readings Council gave two readings and provisionally adopted By-Law 2050, to recover the capital cost related to the watermain installation crossing Highway 3 at the 14th Concession.

This is for those receiving a present or future benefit from the services and activities of the Town of Essex to extend services. At the June 21 meeting, Council directed administration to develop a by-law to impose a special charge, on benefitting property owners, to fully recover the costs of the watermain crossing Highway 3, at the 14th Concession Road, upon connection to the municipal water supply. At the March 1, 2021 regular Council meeting, Council provided the direction to install the watermain across Highway 3 at the 14th Concession. At that time, members of administration noted they would research potential cost-recovery strategies and bring a strategy forward for Council consideration. After review of current legislation, it was determined that the best means to recover these costs are through Part 12 of the Municipal Act, which authorizes a municipality, via by-law, to impose fees or charges on persons for services or activities provided. Town staff worked with the design builders of the Highway 3 expansion project, Dillon Consulting and Coco Paving Inc., to extend the watermain across the highway, at the 14th Concession, to allow any potential developers on the south side of the thoroughfare to connect in the future.

$20 million in funding to connect Township of Pelee to high-speed internet announced submitted to EFP With Pelee Island Deputy Mayor Dave Dawson and Essex County Warden Gary McNamara, Windsor-Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk announced an investment of nearly $20 million to connect every household and business in the Township of Pelee to high-speed internet last week. This state-of-the-art submarine fibre cable bridge to Pelee Island will finally provide residents and visitors of the Island with the reliable broadband internet access they need to connect, to compete in Canada’s economy, and to fully participate in the life of the island as well as the life of our regional and global community. “For 300 permanent residents and up to 20,000 seasonal residents, this means they have been fully unable to participate in a rapidly evolving digital world. This investment by our federal government to bring a fibreoptic bridge to Pelee Island will finally provide residents and visitors of the Island with the high-speed, reliable broadband internet access they need,” said Kusmierczyk. Southwestern Ontario is where Canada begins, and I can’t think of a better way to fulfil our commitment to

connect all Canadians than breaking ground on Pelee Island this summer. This historic announcement was the product of tremendous teamwork and leadership by countless community partners. A total Team Canada effort.

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MP spending the summer connecting with businesses, supporting reuniting families... area. I’ll work with any party, at any level of government, at any time, to try to find some kind of peace,” he said. Recently, Lewis said he was on a bit of a tour to meet with local mayors. The purpose was to understand, at a grassroots-level, each municipality and their needs going forward. On Monday, Lewis met with Essex Mayor Larry Snively and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche to discuss infrastructure requirements to fully grow Colchester and McGregor. Looking ahead, Lewis said he does not believe there are many people excited for an election, if one is called in the near future. “I think a lot of people

Photo submitted: MP Chris Lewis is pictured downtown Essex Centre. to as many people as I possibly can. I’m trying, desperately – and it is my

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will see it as opportunism for the Prime Minister,” Lewis said. In the case an election is called, Lewis said he and his team are ready. Lewis said he has heard it, time and time again, that individuals do not want an election in the middle of the pandemic and want to spend the summer with their families and support local restaurants. When an election does come around, Lewis said he is looking forward to knocking on doors and connecting with people. There are a few Bills Lewis has his eyes on moving into the fall. Bill C-10, An Act to amend the

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MP spending the summer connecting & supporting... Continued from Page 8 Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, Lewis said, is a very slippery slope. The legislation, in his opinion, is poorly written. “It’s another way to take away all Canadians’ Charter of Rights and Freedoms and put a muzzle on people with opinions.” This piece of legislation was given three-readings, but was held up at the senatelevel, as Lewis said there were concerns. In Lewis’s opinion, he believes the Bill is another example of. “You can say what you want to say, when we say that you can say what you want to say.” As a believer of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, when bills come up shy or start to attack that, Lewis said he will vote against it every

single time. “What is in front of the senate now, is so broadly written and when hard questions were asked, specifically about what the verbiage is and who it will affect in which area, it was always just kind of said, ‘it’s fine. We don’t need to change the verbiage…’ The truth of the matter, if you are that steadfast for that, write it in the legislation. Let Canadians know exactly what we are voting on.” Lewis is glad the Senate has put the brakes on this Bill to review it. In speaking of Bill C-6, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy), Lewis said he does not agree with conversion therapy, nor do Conservatives. Lewis is part of the Justice Committee, which spent hours listening to witnesses with varying

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Nature Needs: Over the next few weeks, a mini series in the Essex Free Press will take a look at the status and needs of turtles, snakes, and amphibians indigenous to Southwestern Ontario and Point Pelee National Park.

by Sylene Argent & photos submitted by Point Pelee National Park. All eight turtle species indigenous to Southwestern Ontario are listed as being at risk, as the Midland Painted turtle was just added to the list in May. As a result, all of the turtles at Point Pelee National Park are protected under the Species at Risk Act. The eight species of turtles, depending

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All eight turtle species indigenous to SWO at risk... Continued from Page 9 on their numbers, vary from endangered, to threatened, to of special concern. “We are now responsible for all the turtles, for their protection and recovery,” Tarra Degazio, Resource Management Officer at Point Pelee National Park, explained of the turtles who live at the site. COSEWIC, the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada, includes species specialists, who discuss the threats certain species are facing. It will decide and make a recommendation that a certain species has a high-risk. The Federal Government will take that recommendation and have its own consideration process. The most recent survey conducted at Point Pelee, to assess the health of

the different turtle species at the local conservation site, was completed in 2001 and 2002, Degazio said. She added planning is underway to conduct a turtle population study within the next few years. “That way, we can reassess how turtles are doing in the park.” Turtles, Degazio said, take a long time to have the turnover to see if there are any changes occurring, based on anything conducted through the park, such as nest protection and juvenile recruitment. Staff, she said, protect nests to the stage where there are hatchlings that can be released. These efforts help recruit into the turtle population. Any changes, however, will not be noticed until years later, because it takes

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was not alone in her journey of self-discovery. Before hoisting the Pride Flag, Executive Director of Trans Wellness Ontario, Alexander Reid, said it is important for those in the LGBTQ community to know there are systems supporting them and towns proud of them. St. Paul Anglican Church’s Reverend Chris

Brouillard-Coyle was recently brought on to be the Chaplain at Trans Wellness Ontario. “We have faith all people are God’s children. Everyone should be valued, valid, and loved,” she said. “We hope you will spread the word Essex is an affirming place, a caring place, for all people, whoever you may be,” she added.

The Pride Flag has been flown at St. Paul’s for a few years now, along with an array of flags, through its Fun with Flags program. After the flag raising, everyone in attendance was invited back to St. Paul’s Anglican Church to enjoy a barbeque, with COVID guidelines in place.

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turtles so long to grow. It takes several years for turtle species to start reproducing. Some species do not mature until they are around six-years old, such as the Eastern Musk, which is one of the only species to breed that young. The other species of turtles do not reproduce until they are ten-years-old or more. “That is why it is so important for us to protect them,” she said. Depending on the age of turtles, female Eastern Musk Turtles can have ten or fewer eggs, where a Snapping Turtle could have upwards of 60 eggs per season. As little as one-percent of hatchlings that emerge from the nest will make it to adulthood, due to loss of habitat and threats, such as vehicular traffic. When it comes to habitat, Point Pelee has started a marsh restoration process. Part of the work leading into the project, last season, was removing over a hectare of phragmites in areas of high concern for turtles and other marsh species. This was one way, Degazio said, to take care of old turtle nesting areas. Phragmites can become thick and make it difficult for turtles to move through. It can also affect incubation temperatures. Some of the cattails at Point Pelee, she added, are invasive, hybrid species. They have taken over some areas that used to be open water. It is hoped to recreate shallowwater habitats in those areas. Turtle nesting mounds have also been created at the park as a way to assist the turtles there. There were turtles using them, after the first year they were created, which was amazing to see, Degazio said. The Savannah Restoration over the

past few years created open areas, which has been great for Blanding’s Turtles for nesting habitat. This species, she said, will travel kilometers to get to a good nesting spot. The nesting mounds were put adjacent to the marsh, so turtles would not have to cross roads or go into parking lots to nest. When in the park, and a visitor notices a turtle on the road, she said ideally, they can make it across themselves, if they are not at risk. The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre has a great video, outlining the proper and safe way to help a turtle cross the street if needed, if it is safe to do so. In the Park, generally, visitors are encouraged to alert staff if a turtle is in need of help. Staff also use this opportunity to collect data. Those in the park needing to alert staff can call 519-322-2365. After hours, Jasper Dispatch should be called at 1-877-852-3100 if a species is in need of help. If a visitor moves a turtle, they are asked to alert staff. This helps map out hot spots. She said Point Pelee tries to work with the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre for turtles in need of rehabilitation. The park is always looking for volunteers to

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All eight turtle species indigenous to SWO at risk... Continued from Page 10 help transport injured turtles to the Centre. Those interested in volunteering are urged to Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre. Degazio said visitors can also record turtles seen outside the park through iNaturalist, even if it is deceased. Individuals completing projects use that information. When driving, key times to be on the lookout for turtles crossing the street are during nesting season, from late May and into July, and also into late summer and fall, when hatchlings leave their nests. Park staff did see a Red-eared Slider Turtle on the nesting mound this season and that is a non-native species. This means, someone released the turtle in the park at some point. She was brought to Wings as a non-native species can not be in the park. Looking Southern Ontario-wide, John Urquhart, Ecologist and owner of Blazing Star Environmental, agreed the trend for turtle populations are going downward. He said turtles have a long-life expectancy. Naturally, very few turtles die, Urquhart said. The young, however, have very low success. Nest parasites and predators can threaten eggs and birds and other animals can threaten hatchlings. Adults are adapted to having little threats, due to their shells. In Ontario, adult mortality, because of humans ,have gone up a lot. This includes road mortalities and the draining of wetlands, he commented. Draining wetlands in the fall or winter, when they are hibernating, will likely have

fatal effects on turtles, he noted. Draining wetlands in an area where little other similar areas exist can also be detrimental. Because turtles live so long, the decline is not easily visible. At the pond, they can still be seen. It takes a lot of work to measure the changes, which is something he does through his work. “It is a really challenging species to work with.” Urquhart noted the Painted Turtle is listed Federally, while the other seven species are listed Provincially. Through his work, Urquhart has noticed the number of wetland habitat areas, and how connected they are, are a big factor in supporting turtles. In Essex County, he said, this is the fundamental issue is turtles spend a lot of their time in wetlands. The other is being careful while driving to avoid hitting turtles while they are crossing the road. Many are finding creative solutions to help turtles get across the road, such as providing fencing and building better bridges over water, he said. Urquhart said Essex County - along the Detroit River and Lake Erie Shoreline - there are a lot of good habitat areas for turtles. The interior part of the County had a lot of wetlands, but much of that is now gone. On the flip-side, Essex County has a high diversity of turtles and species at risk snakes, due to the climate. As a result, he added, the habitats that remain tend to be loaded in rare species, including turtles and snakes.

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ECL hosts virtual meet and greet with “Emancipation Day” author - the fiction book was the first presented through the “One Book, One County” program by Sylene Argent The Essex County Library recently launched its new “One Book, One County” program, which is connecting readers throughout the region, who are simultaneously exploring the same literary material. The first book being explored through this new program is “Emancipation Day” by Wayne Grady. Just three days after Canada, for the first time, officially recognized August 1 as Emancipation Day in commemoration of the abolition of slavery, the Essex County Library hosted a virtual meet and greet with Grady. The author was pleased to speak about the fiction novel he wrote in 2013 with those who are currently reading it through the “One Book, One County” program. Grady was born in Windsor, and lived in the area until he was eightyears-old. His father, at that time, joined the air force, so he moved around after that point with his family. It wasn’t until Grady was in his 40s that he learned his dad was African-Canadian. Soon after, he set out to explore the AfricanCanadian situation locally and across the nation. He also began to research his father’s background. In the book, the main characters are Jack and Vivian, who are fictionalized representations of his parents, sharing some similarities but also many differences. The novel, Grady explained, takes place between 1943-1948. In the book, the couple gets married and has their first child on August 1, 1948, which is Emancipation Day. The meet and greet with those currently reading his book through participating in the “One Book, One County,” program was a successful and enjoyable event, Grady said. He said many hopped online to ask him questions about his novel and learn

Photo by Merilyn Simonds: Pictured is “Emancipation Day” author, Wayne Grady.

more about it. When he heard the Essex County Library, through its “One Book, One County” program was using “Emancipation Day” as its first reading project, Grady was thrilled. “Nothing makes a writer happier to have their book read eight-years later,” Grady said, adding the issues written in the book nearly a decade ago are issues that have been around for many years and are still being discussed today. He wrote the book to explore those issues. One outcome of the novel he did not expect was it becoming a gateway for some family members to talk about secrets they had a hard time talking about previously. Grady, before writing “Emancipation

Day,” was a magazine journalist and had also written non-fiction books, mostly on science and nature. He recalls writing the fiction book was different than the type of writing he was used to, even as someone who was a literary-driven individual. Fiction pieces, he said, require different research methods and characters need to develop throughout the pages. In addition to “Emancipation Day,” Grady has written two others books, “Up from Now,” and the recently released, “The Good Father.” To learn more about Grady, log onto www.waynegrady.ca “Emancipation Day” will be available through the Essex County Library’s “One Book, One County” program until October 31 on Overdrive,

where members can access eBooks and audio books. Through the program, there are no wait or hold lists. Manuela Denes, Manager of Community Services for the Essex County Library, reached out to Grady several months ago about participating in the event. He graciously accepted the offer, and everyone who attended really enjoyed the book and his talk, she said. “He has such a fascinating story to tell and is an engaging speaker.” When the federal government announced August 1 would officially be Emancipation Day, “We couldn’t think of a better book to launch the ‘One Book, One County’ program,” she added. Though Grady’s novel is fictional, annual Emancipation Day celebrations were popular in Windsor for many decades. During a virtual event the Amherstburg Freedom Museum hosted last year, Irene Moore Davis, President of the Essex County Black Historical Research Society, explained “In the 19th century, wherever black people existed in Canada, they felt compelled to commemorate the day, August 1, when slavery was abolished across the British Empire in 1834.” During that presentation, she noted for decades, Windsor’s famous emancipation celebrations drew thousands to Jackson Park. It was renowned for dazzling entertainment, parades, food, family reunions, and fun. They were also annual celebrations of transnational Black activism and achievement. She also spoke of Walter Perry, who organized the celebrations in Windsor for many years.

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“It is not for me to judge another man’s life. I must judge, I must choose, I must spurn, purely for myself. For myself, alone.” ~ Herman Hesse

Mom & Dad - today we celebrate you! 60 years of pure joy, happiness, and unconditional love. You are both the absolute best parents, in-laws, grandparents, and most recently great-grandparents anyone could have ever asked for. Thanks for all you do, love you both. Nick, N Lucy & family, Joanne, Kevin & family, Frank, Denise & family, and Simona

Caldwell First Nation to become a gold standard in sustainable development submitted to EFP After a commitment made by Caldwell First Nation’s (CFN) Youth Advisory Committee, a resolution was passed on September 22, 2020 by Council striving for Caldwell First Nation to become a gold standard in sustainable Indigenous residential and commercial development. Since then, Caldwell First Nation has worked diligently to bring this commitment to fruition. Plans for Caldwell’s 200-acre residential development have been underway since the Nation made an historic announcement of Reserve Status in November 2020 (after a 200+ year land claim settlement and Addition to Reserve process). The direction for development on the purchased lands is guided by both a Community Comprehensive Plan and an Economic Development Plan, both of which identify sustainability as a top strategic priority. Priority projects for the Nation include building its first phase of urban residential homes as passive homes. The Nation has several home designs custom developed with support from funding which range from a four-plex to a three-bedroom home plan. This addresses the housing needs of the community in 4 phases as the residential land plan is enacted. While

the passive homes look and act (to the consumer) like traditional builds, they utilize energy saving technologies and practices to minimize energy leakage and maximize efficiency. “This resolution and commitment from our Nation, directed by our youth, was exceptionally timely,” stated Caldwell Council, “with over 20 large-scale commercial infrastructure projects in the works as well as the historic reserve announcement and the implementation of our residential plan, we have the opportunity to view development through a lens of sustainability from day 1.” Furthering their goals to commitment, the Caldwell Youth Advisory Committee was awarded a Youth Opportunity Fund grant through the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The funding, which spans over three years will enable the creation of Caldwell’s Environmental Strategic Plan, various environmental feasibility studies, environmental training for Caldwell’s Youth, consultations within Caldwell First Nation and with other Nations across Ontario, and finalize with the development of a framework which will help other Continued on Page 18

What’s Going On... AUG. 7-28 “You Are Not Alone!!” OPIOID AWARENESS CAMPAIGN at All Saints Church, Windsor. Call 519-996-9365 for more info. AUG. 11- ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W. Appointment times available. Go to: www.blood.ca or call 1-800-2 DONATE. AUG. 18 - AMHERTSBURG BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  Knights of Columbus Hall, 190 Richmond St. Appt. times available. Go to: www.blood.ca or call 1-800-2 DONATE. SEPT. 1 - LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  Leamington Lebanese Club - 44 SEPT. 18: THE SANDWICH SOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY CAR SCAVENGER HISTORICAL HUNT at 10am. For more info and to register, call Kevin at: 519-791-4312 7 ON-77, Staples, ON. Appt. times available. Go to: blood.ca or call 1-800-2 DONATE. SEPT. 19 - TERRY FOX RUN  VIRTUAL  Register to participant or donate to Kingsville Virtual Terry Fox Run site at: terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/kingsville. For info: terryfox.org. SEPT. 22 - KINGSVILLE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre 103 Park St., Kingsville. Appt. times available. Go to: blood.ca or call 1-800-2 DONATE. HIATUS HOUSE: oﬀers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP oﬀers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Look us up on social media for updates.

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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Plans are afoot for re-opening, but for the time being, to give people a chance to get their second shot, we are looking at reopening in September. In the meantime, our Foodbank continues to serve the community. For more information or to book an appointment, call Vicki at the church at 519- 776-4628.

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 each Sunday at 10:00 am. All safety protocols are in place, such as mask wearing, hand sanitizing, and physical distancing. Or you may join us online each Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at www.essexcrc.ca for a link to our social media page. At this time, we cannot oﬀer nursery supervision or Sunday school. Come be part of the community, our “take a book, leave a book” library is now in front of Essex CRC church.

Essex United Church Join us for Sunday service on August 22 at 10:30am. It is great to see everyone again. Our new website is up and running! Visit us at www. essexunitedchurch.ca. Also, you can keep up-to-date and join us on social media. The Essex Food Bank is open - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am – 11:45 pm. The Food Bank also has a new phone number: 519-776-4070.

Trinity Church submitted by Pat Jackson For the month of August, the joint services will be held at St. Paul’s in Essex at 10am. To order your mums, please contact Pat or call the church at 519-839-5303. They will be available for pickup in early September. ‘Take-a-book-leave-a-book’ library is located in front of the gazebo; please check it out. Thank you to the ladies who have made ﬁdget blankets to give out free to those with a cognitive impairment. If you know someone who would beneﬁt from one, please call the church.

Essex Baptist Church Essex Baptist is OPEN! Our modest congregation welcomes you to join us. Current health regulations do give us

capacity in our sanctuary. Come learn how to pray with us in our current series! Past recording of messages are on our website, which is updated weekly. We are praying God’s blessing on all of Essex County. Please let us know how we can more, speciﬁcally, pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist. com).

reservations. All up to date news can be found on our website at centralessexcatholic.dol.ca. If you, or someone you know, needs assistance, please call the St. Vincent de Paul for McGregor at 226-787-7493 or for Essex at 519-999-1667. Please help support our St. Vincent de Paul Societies by donating food or a monetary gift. For all up to date information please visit our website at centralessexcatholic.dol.ca

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Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Our Worship Service ia at 10am. For the month of August, our joint Worship Service will be held at Belle River United Church. Rev. Carl will lead the service. You also go to www.woodsleepastoralcharge. ca to receive the Worship Service.

Bethel-Maidstone United We are happy to announce that we are now open for in-person worship. Masks and social distancing procedures will still be in place. We are pleased to welcome back Rev. Paul Rodey as our interim minister. See you Sunday at 10 am. On Sunday, September 12th, weather permitting, we will host a ‘Welcome Back Barbeque,’ following the church service. Please bring your own chair. Our hall and building remain closed to meetings and rentals. 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.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Starting August 1st, indoor services will be back at St Paul’s at 10am. We are looking forward to seeing everyone! It was so good to see everyone at our Welcome Back Market. More dates to come. As we continue to navigate through this diﬃcult time, know that we are still hard at work to provide you with the spiritual resources that you need. Please see our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org) and social media for updates and worship resources. Messages are checked regularly at the church oﬃce, you can reach us there at 519776-7711. Stay safe and see you soon.

Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news St. Clement K of C is hosting a Golf Tournament, August 14, at Fox Glen and BBQ back at their Columbian Club hall. Contact Len Paquette at 519-736-7853 to register. St. John the Evangelist CWL is holding a yard sale on August 20th & 21st outside at the church. It is free will oﬀering and proceeds go towards Street Help. First Communions and Conﬁrmations will take place throughout August. Our family of parishes are open for Masses. You must still have an online reservation to attend. Weekday Masses do not require

Our in-person Sunday morning services are still suspended. However, weekly recorded 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 us, here: www.harrowunited.org.

Cottam United Church Cottam United is open for in-person or online. We would love to have you visit inperson. Covid protocols are in place and masks are required. Church service is at 9:30am, on Sunday mornings, so arrive early to be signed in and please keep the social distancing requirements. A Sunday School program has started for the children. The Prayer garden is looking wonderful and we hope you will have an opportunity to visit, sit, and reﬂect and leave feeling a new

sense of peace. If you have a prayer request; please contact Pastor Kim and our Prayer Warriors will add it to our prayers.

Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman

Worship service is this Sunday, August 15, starting at 10am with David West, a retired minister, bringing the message. Masks and social distancing are required. Many thanks to Mary Birch for hosting last week’s outdoor service and picnic. Your yard is beautiful. Remember in your prayers those who are ill, those in nursing homes, and those in government.

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We provide transportation, for medical appointments, for residents of Windsor and Essex County. 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. Check our our virtual programming, that you can do from home. Join us for exercise classes, chair yoga, Wellness Wednesdays, and Bingo. Our Security Reassurance program connects a volunteer with a client to provide a little phone check-in. We are always looking for volunteers for this program. Contact Carolyn at 519-728-1435 ext 216. Call 519-728-1435 for registration, or further information on any of our programs, or visit online at: www.

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Caldwell First Nation to become a gold standard in sustainable development... Continued from Page 14

Rob Perry’s 1967 Firebird Last month, we featured the 1960 Valiant owned by Rob Perry in Essex, Ontario. His other classic is a 1967 Pontiac Firebird. Both cars were built in Rob Perry’s cool ’67 Firebird! their first year of production. The Firebird was Pontiac’s answer to the Mustang, which arrived in April 1964. GM responded with the 1967 Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. These two cars and the Mustang had a very striking profile: a long hood suggesting horsepower and a short rear deck. “I didn’t want a Camaro,” says Rob. “Everyone has one. I wanted something different and the Firebird was it!” Rob bought his Firebird in 1991 following a tip from a friend who saw it parked in a driveway in LaSalle. The car was for sale and Rob snapped it up for $3,000. The car was not driveable and over the next several years, Rob rebuilt it. In went a 400 cubic inch big block and 2-speed automatic transmission. Then a brake job on all four drum brakes. Next a new gas tank ordered from California. The car was back on the road by 1993. By 2011, the car had new leaf springs and new carpeting and headliner. Rob is ordering original-style coverings for the bucket seats and rear seats. Helping with the horsepower are headers for the exhaust and Flowmaster mufflers. The two turn-down tailpipes can barely be seen. The 14” wheels have aftermarket solid aluminum chrome rims and the rear tires are wider than the front ones. All window glass is original. The odometer read 31,000 miles when Rob bought the car and this might be original. He has now added contact@essexfreepress.com an extra 5000 miles. issuu.com/essexfreepress Now repainted the original GM Blue, Rob hopes to track down a video of the original TV commercials when his two classic cars went on sale. In this hobby, the fun never ends! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca. www.essexfreepress.com

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Indigenous Communities in Ontario develop sustainable reserves. “We really want to make the world a better place for future generations. We know that the choices we make today affect our children and our children’s children,” expressed Anellah Orosz, Youth Environmental Coordinator for CFN’s project. “We are looking forward to creating a framework that supports Indigenous communities as they move towards a goal of sustainability. We look forward to connecting with youth and seniors across Ontario in the upcoming years and leading Caldwell’s environmental strategic plan. We are grateful that leadership really listens to us (the youth) and takes our goals and opinions seriously. We are also very thankful for the support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation,

which will have long lasting effects in Indigenous communities across Ontario.” She adds, “Chief and Council are committed to making choices in the best interest of the community and they really listen to us and take our opinions into account. Because of this, we want to make sure that the resolutions that we put forward will make a difference.” The Nation plans on furthering its goals by investigating environmental economic development projects, looking into sustainable development models, and researching global best practices in

sustainability. The project will also ensure that the Nation incorporates sustainability into multiple touchpoints, as well as ensuring sustainable practices are used in the renovations and operations at its current and future infrastructure projects— Three Fires Restaurant, Caldwell Marina, and its Cannabis production facility. Additionally, the strategic vision will involve a commitment to Indigenous conservation methods, horticultural practices, and stewardship principles, as identified in Caldwell’s mission and vision statement.

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Karen Morand plays new, original hits during Tune Up the Parks

Photos submitted by Tracy Armstrong: Local singer/ songwriter, Karen Morand, performed during the ACT Committee’s Tune Up the Parks Concert series last Wednesday.

by Sylene Argent “It was amazing,” local musician and songstress, Karen Morand, said of playing in front of a large crowd inside of the Heritage Gardens Park last Wednesday evening. “There were a tonne of people there. They were a

lovely audience.” The gig was part of the ongoing summer concert music series, Tune Up the Parks, which the Town of Essex’s Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee hosts as a way to connect the community with live music.

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Morand is a familiar face in the summer music series and she enjoys being involved. What made last week’s performance extra special for the local songwriter and singer is that she was able to play a few new tunes that will be featured on the upcoming album she will release with the band, the “Bosco Boys,” and with special appearances from other local musicians. The album will be called “Ghost Hotel” and it is hoped it will be ready for purchase in January. The title was inspired by a conversation Morand overheard, where individuals were talking about short-term rental units, referring to them as ghost hotels. She thought the term sounded mysterious, and also suited her. She explained that sometimes short-term rental units do not quite fit into their surrounding areas, and that is something she can relate to as someone who is artistic. While performing, Morand mixes in her originals with covers to keep her audience

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Make memorable moves with Stephanie Winger Over the last 17 years, Stephanie Winger has built a reputation for providing personalized service and honest advice to clients all across Essex County. This Realtor understands real estate is an emotional business and she has what it takes to remain dedicated, attentive, and detail-oriented in a time of need. “My primary source of business is referrals from people who know and trust me. I focus my time on the activities that beneﬁt my clients most and deliver truly exceptional service.” Her years of industry knowledge, combined with a positive outlook and boundless energy have allowed Winger to help clients successfully navigate through a sometimes hectic real estate market. Whether clients are buying or selling, this veteran real estate agent loves being with people through the entire transaction from start to ﬁnish, and even after the sale. Winger strives to connect not only her clients but with other local businesses as well. “I like to connect my clients with local businesses, I can refer them to someone I know and trust.” As an active member of the community, Winger also dedicates herself to several charitable causes including the Rotary Club of Essex. She also supports ShelterBox Canada, a national charity that provides shelter for people

who are displaced due to a disaster. When people buy a home with Stephanie they are buying a shelter for another family. A genuine, down to earth attitude has helped her attract a wide client base; from firsttime buyers to investment seekers to retirees looking to downsize. “My clients all get the same treatment no matter what,” says Winger. “I try to pay attention to different cues they give off to find them a home they really love and to steer them clear when a house is not the perfect match. Market savvy and negotiation skills are important in any market and Winger has weathered the downturn and the current fast paced seller’s market with grace. She also notes the importance of having a good working relationship with her fellow realtors. “I like that we can work together to guide our clients through a situation. I really believe we need to have that rapport - it makes a huge difference for our clients.” Looking ahead, Winger is eager to continue assisting local home buyers and sellers with the same dedication and attentiveness that she’s built her career on. “Having a client-centric business has been incredible. It is so rewarding to help people and be a part of their joy.”

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entertained by balancing out her own creativity and tunes they are familiar with. In addition, during last week’s performance, she played her electric guitar in front of an audience for the first time. “That was fun,” she said, urging those who would like to learn more about her music and upcoming events to check out her website www. karenmorand.com The Tune Up the Parks concert sessions are scheduled to take place in Colchester on Monday evenings and in Essex Centre’s Heritage Gardens Park on Wednesday evenings. Performances begin at 7pm, and will take place until September 1. Current

public health restrictions, such as crowd size and physical distancing, will be enforced. Performances may be postponed or cancelled. In Essex Centre, Windsor’s Singing Firefighter, Wayne Pestru, is scheduled to perform on Wednesday, August 11. Pestru performed in the Tune Up

the Parks concert series in 2019. He has an admiration for music hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s. On Wednesday, August 18, also in the Heritage Gardens Park, Strange Cats is scheduled to perform. The full lineup of scheduled performances can be viewed at essex.ca/ tuneuptheparks

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Canada Olympic medal count from Tokyo 2020 games

compiled by EFP staff • Gold: 7 • Silver: 6 • Bronze: 11 • Total: 24 Canoe Sprint • Silver: Laurence Vincent Lapointe (Women’s C1 200m)

• Bronze: Laurence Vincent Lapointe and Katie Vincent (Women’s C2 500m) Cycling Track • Gold: Kelsey Mitchell (Women’s sprint) • Bronze: Lauriane Genest (Women’s keirin) Diving • Silver: Jen Abel and Melissa CitriniBeaulieu (Women’s 3m synchronized springboard) Judo • Bronze: Jessia Klimkait (Women’s under-57kg); Catherine BeaucheminPinard (Women’s under-63 kg) Rowing • Gold: Susanne Grainger, Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski, Kristen Kit (coxswain), Madison Mailey, Sydney Payne, Andrea Proske,

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200m freestyle); Penny Oleksiak, Sydney Pickrem, Maggie Mac Neil and Kylie Masse (Women’s 4x100m relay)

OLEKSIAK: Becomes top Summer Olympian | Becomes most decorated ever Track and Field • Gold: Andre De Grasse (Men’s 200m); Damian Warner (decathlon) • Silver: Mohammed Ahmed (Men’s 5000m) • Bronze: Andre De Grasse (Men’s 100m); Evan Dunfee (50km race walk); Aaron Brown, Brendon Rodney, Jerome Blake and Andre De Grasse (Men’s 4x100m relay) Weightlifting • Gold: Maude Charron (Women’s 64kg)