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Regional Mayors meet with Premier Ford to discuss Highway 3, new hospital, and shoreline protection by Adam Gault Mayors from Windsor-Essex municipalities met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford in Windsor on Thursday, August 13, to discuss issues relating to COVID-19 recovery, as well as provincial funding for the region. Speaking over lunch, topics of discussion included the new regional hospital, shoreline protection, and the widening of Highway 3. Essex Mayor Larry Snively was in attendance at the luncheon, and said the meeting with the Premier was productive for the region, noting that Ford said funding would be coming for the new mega-hospital. “I think he pretty well guaranteed us, he’s going to come up with the funding. One way or another,” Snively said. At a press conference later in the afternoon, Ford said that in speaking to the regional mayors, the construction of the new hospital is a top priority for his government, and that the development of the new health care facility was essential for the region. “It’s my number one priority now to give them proper healthcare to such a large region,” Ford said of the estimated $2 billion hospital project. “One way or another, we’re going to find funding for this hospital. [Windsor-Essex] is in desperate, desperate need of this.” Ford also announced the Ontario government is providing $30 million to municipalities through the Connecting Links Program for
Mayors from across the Windsor-Essex region discussed local issues during lunch meeting with Ontario Premier Doug Ford last Thursday.
2021-22, to build, repair, or replace local roads and bridges. Mayor Snively is hopeful Essex could see a share of that funding, which he said could be used to address issues on concession roads within the municipality. “$30 million is not a lot of money, but even if we get a portion of it to do one concession road, I would be very, very happy,” Snively added. The Connecting Links Program provides funding to eligible municipalities of up to 90 percent of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of $3 million for road projects. In response to municipal feedback, the province is permanently raising the maximum
amount of available funding for bridge projects from $3 million to $5 million to reflect the higher costs of maintaining and repairing bridges compared to roads. The widening of Highway 3 to four lanes between Leamington and Essex, an election campaign promise, was also a point of discussion during Ford’s visit, with the Premier stating that it was time for proper investment to be delivered to what he said was a “forgotten” region. “Under this party, we aren’t going to forget it, under myself, it’s not going to be the forgotten city anymore,” Ford stated. “We have to start delivering proper services.” Shoreline protection and
erosion issues of the Great Lakes, a problem that has impacted many living along Lake Erie in Essex County, was also brought up to the Premier, who Mayor Snively said would take the issue back to Queen’s Park to be investigated. “He knows that there’s a problem,” Snively said. “He said he was going to work on that, and I’m sure there’ll be some funding in the future coming down for shoreline protection. Mayor Snively also added that he has invited the Premier down to Essex to see the Lake Erie shoreline firsthand and to share ideas on shoreline protection. He is confident a meeting can be arranged for a future date.
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by Adam Gault The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) released its back to school reopening guidelines on Monday, August 10, offering parents and students the choice between in classroom instruction or an online learning program. “The COVID-19 emergency has changed the way we live, interact, and operate at home and in the community. I am very proud of the way the GECDSB community responded and answered the challenges of a radically different teaching and learning model in the final quarter of the 2019-20 school year,” GECDSB Director of Education, Erin Kelly, stated in the public school board’s Back to School Report. “The goal in reopening is to minimize risk and increase safety for everyone, while continuing to offer the learning and educational resources that our families demand and our students deserve.” In this Back to School Plan, elementary school students
will attend school five full days a week, with a lunch break and recesses, although ‘cohorting,’ the practice of grouping students together to minimize contact, will be employed to keep the same group of students together. Masks will be mandatory for students between grades four and eight, while for kindergarten to grade three, they will be recommended. “As we plan for a return to school, the health, safety and well-being of our students, families, and staff is essential,” the GECDSB stated in its Back to School report. “We are working with the Windsor Essex [County] Health Unit and the Ministry of Education to provide a safe and successful return to our schools.” Similar to the Catholic Board’s back to school plan, high school students with the GECDSB will be divided into two groups, or cohorts, with a combination of inclass and online learning that will rotate on a ‘quadmester’ basis. This adapted model will have secondary students attending class every other day in smaller class sizes of
around 15 students, and will be required to wear masks at all times while in school. Additional safety measures will include directional arrows on the flow, enhanced cleaning protocols, as well as posters and signs reminding students of the importance of physical distancing and hand washing. With these protocols, the GECDSB hopes to limit the total number of contacts for each student, seeking to limit elementary students to around 50 people, and closer to 100 for high school students. The first day of school for grades one to twelve will tentatively be September 8, while kindergarten will begin on September 14. There is still a chance the beginning of the school year may be delayed, depending on developments between teacher’s unions and the province. For a full list of details surrounding the GECDSB’s back to school reopening plan, parents and students can visit publicboard.ca
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Essex Mayor Larry Snively delivers remarks at the ground breaking ceremony held for the upcoming Heritage Centre for the John R. Park Homestead.
by Adam Gault Various members of regional government and representatives of the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) gathered at the John R. Park Homestead on Friday, August 14 to take part in a ground breaking ceremony that kicked-off construction for a new Heritage Centre on the historical grounds. The new Heritage Centre will sit prominently on the 19acre conservation area, and will feature a creative commons area for visiting students, an enhanced indoor exhibit space, outdoor classroom usage, as well as expanded accessible washroom facilities. “As a destination for thousands of visitors from our region and beyond, the John R. Park Homestead is an incredible asset to our community,” Essex Mayor Larry Snively said during the ceremony. “The Heritage Centre represents a continued investment in sharing our community’s past with future generations, while expanding accessibility to meet the needs of all visitors.” The John R. Park Homestead is Ontario’s only living historical farm museum west of London, giving it a significant regional importance, and has been awarded the Russell K. Cooper Award for best living history museum in Ontario. “We are so thankful to the many supporters who have demonstrated their love of the John R. Park Homestead,” Vice President of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation, Claire Wales, said. “[Their] contributions will allow this beautiful, accessible, and innovative Heritage
Centre to be built for all to experience. The project was made possible in part by a generous campaign donation from the Stephanie and Barry Zekelman Foundation of $100,000, along with dozens of additional community supporters bringing the fundraising total to $1,050,000 of the $1.2 million fundraising goal. The Town of Essex also pledged to forward $100,000 to the project in exchange for naming rights for the tourism hub. The funds will come through a combination of efforts, including Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grants. Fundraising activities are being planned over the course of the next several months, which will look to achieve the fundraising of the remaining $150,000. The Heritage Centre’s ground breaking ceremony came exactly six months after the federal government approved their own funding for the project, which is providing $600,000 in grants. Speaking on behalf of the federal government, WindsorTecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk said the government was delighted to support ERCA’s vision to preserve and showcase the region’s history and natural beauty with its financial contribution. “What’s absolutely exciting about today, is the fact that [this project] is no longer just a vision, but a reality,” Kusmierczyk said. “By the spring, we will be able to be here and celebrate this incredible addition to this incredible landscape, and this incredible history that’s here.” The project is scheduled for completion in March 2021.
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So, I did it. I hurt my neck, or really rather, my shoulders. I have, what I feel like, are a million knots all taking up residence along and around my shoulder blades and shoulders. For the last few weeks, they would give me a headache here and there, and I would try my best to work them out to get some relief. And, it would work. Last week, however, I made it worse, in the most ridiculous way. I was laying in bed early one morning and went to flip sides, as I often do. In the process, my head got pushed into the wall just a little bit. I felt a crunch, then heat as the knots I have down my left side began to inflame. I could not believe my luck, as I felt like a turtle on its shell, in a feeble attempt to get up. So, I have been spending the past few days working on my
shoulders, and it seems to be getting better. The worse of it has been trying to sleep at night. For whatever reason, lying down has been the most painful, and I suppose it makes sense because that is how I hurt myself originally. I can’t say I am surprised that I hurt myself. I tend to cause myself pain periodically and it is kind of silly in most cases. I constantly bump into stuff, and forget about it, leaving me to wonder where bruises that appear originated. For someone who is short, I hit my head a lot, most typically trying to get in and out of my car. In reality, it makes no sense I do it, but it happens all the same. I think my self-injury list is due to having a lot on the brain, all the time. Perhaps, I am not paying as much attention to what I am doing, because I am thinking about other things, and that causes me to forget
about possible bumping hazards before me, and then forget how I ended up hurting myself a few days later when evidence of a past fumble appears on my skin. I think my shoulder issue originated from too much screen time on the old laptop and other devices, combined with poor posture, while I plug away. And, I will likely have to get smarter about how I work, and take things, like better posture, into consideration. I am, however, a creature of habit, and it will take some time to do better; even with a constant nagging reminder.
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COVID-19 Response: Mayor’s Message Opinion Stage 3 is here, but citizens should continue to follow public health guidelines submitted to EFP Town of Essex Mayor Larry Snively is thanking citizens and local business owners for all they have done to reduce the spread of COVID-19 over the last five months. “As a Council, we recognize the many sacrifices the people of Essex have made to keep our community safe, but we’re not out of the woods yet,” Snively said. “We continue to urge people to follow the guidelines of public health officials. Wear a mask when you’re out in public, limit close contact with others, practice hand hygiene, and get tested if you’re feeling any symptoms.” Under Stage 3 guidelines, for example, indoor and outdoor gathering limits will increase and restaurants and bars may open for indoor dine-in services. All patrons must wear masks while not seated and continue to abide by physical distancing. Last week, Town of Essex staff members inspected, cleaned, and installed swings in order to open playgrounds in local parks. All playgrounds were scheduled to be open and accessible to the public by last weekend. Please note, playgrounds will not be sanitized after reopening and users should continue to follow
physical distancing requirements. Splash pads continue to operate in Essex Centre, Harrow, and Colchester with new signage and sanitizing stations in place. For local business owners seeking information on current Town of Essex support programs and incentives, please visit www.essex.ca/CovidBusinessResources. Please note, Business Relaunch Grant Fund applications will be accepted until August 31. For guidance on what individuals can do to reduce their risk of contracting the virus, or what to do if they display symptoms, please visit the Ontario Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 resource page. For local updates, please visit Windsor Essex County Health Unit’s Novel Coronavirus page.
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Kabobgy raises $3,000 for Lebanese relief
Chef Hanan and Kabobgy owner, Wadi Hadad, prepare orders for the fundraising efforts held last Wednesday to support relief efforts in Lebanon.
by Adam Gault An Essex County restaurateur has raised $3,000 for relief efforts in Lebanon, as part of a joint fundraising effort with a group of businesses across Windsor-Essex. Windsor-Essex Helping Lebanon is a
group of business owners, from across the region, who came together in the wake of the devastating port explosions in the Lebanese capital of Beirut. The goal was to donate 100 percent of their revenue from their Wednesday, August 12
sales to the Canadian and Lebanese Red Cross in support of the
beleaguered nation. Originally from Syria, and later a resident of Lebanon for 15 years, Wadi Hadad, the owner and operator of Kabobgy in Essex and LaSalle, said that he felt terrible when he heard the news of what had happened to the people of Beirut, and knew that helping in any way his business could would exemplify his Canadian spirit. “I feel like it’s my home [Lebanon]. I worked there, I made some of my life there. I’m from Syria and lived in Lebanon, so I feel like I’m Lebanese also,” Hadad said, explaining that Lebanon took him in when faced with hardship in Syria. More than 200 people were killed and 7,000
injured when a warehouse containing 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate caught fire and exploded on August 4, in what ranks among the world’s largest non-nuclear explosions. It also destroyed one of the Lebanon’s key grain storing silos, which could lead to further food shortages in a nation that was already faced with political instability
and COVID-19 complications. While others cannot say the same, Hadad said that he feels fortunate that all of the friends and relatives that he has spoken to in Lebanon since the explosion are in good shape physically, property damage and mental health
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Uncovering history, while clearing away the past
Inspired to do some long put-off clearing out of the Essex Free Press office, a disposal bin was rented and filled to the brim in short order. Treasures, long lost and some treasures that you are not even aware of, are discovered during the decluttering process as you sift through drawers, desks, cabinets, files, boxes, and shelves. While clearing things out, we came across the above photograph of Essex District High School (EDHS), 1937-38. The picture was long and narrow and had several scars of wear and tear showing. One of our very talented graphic design staff, Lana Warwick, digitalized the image and retouched some
missing parts to preserve the picture. The original and digital image was forwarded to the Essex & Community Historical Research Society (ECHRS), on Gordon Avenue in Essex Centre. ECHRS is a community-based organization focused on preserving the history of our local areas, and were pleased to receive it. We hope you enjoy this look back and have included a few words from a 1933 EDHS yearbook, written by Principal H. W. Hall who is pictured right. “One of the greatest weakness of our modern society and one of the most fruitful causes of discontent and unrest is the prevailing tendency to try to get something for nothing.
Every day one meets people who expect to receive fabulous remuneration for their services and those same services, alas, are for the most part trivial or entirely nonexistent. Rest assured, that the world is a sharp trader, ever ready to get the better of the dreamer, the dishonest men and the lazy men, but with equal readiness ever quick to reward the thinker and the doer and the man or woman who gives his best. It is time that your awards will not be stated in terms of a king’s ransom but will be rather stated in terms of contentment.”
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one of misery. “Lebanon doesn’t deserve that.” In supporting the Red Cross, Hadad believes the funds raised will have the best opportunity in supporting the people where it is most needed. “To me, it’s one of the most trusted organizations,” Hadad said. “I don’t believe in a lot of organizations, but the Canadian Red Cross deserves a lot of respect.” Leading up to the fundraiser, Hadad said he was overwhelmed by the response from the community, noting that Kabobgy received many large catering orders in support of the fundraiser. “That’s what people do, that’s what humans do,” Hadad explained. “We are Canadian, that’s what Canadians do; we help.” In total, $62,000 was raised through the combined efforts
of the Windsor-Essex businesses for Lebanese relief funding.
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16-year-old Cottam resident publishes “A Million Lives”
by Sylene Argent When assigned a personal project in her International Baccalaureate English class at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School two-years ago, Laura Kostwinder decided she would challenge herself to write a novel. Fast forward two years, the now 16-year-old has long ago completed the
- she hopes the novel will inspire young women -
class assignment – which earned her first prize amongst her peers and a $500 bursary – and has recently finished a rigorous editing and publishing process with FriesenPress. All the dedication poured into that assignment led to her novel, “A Million Lives” being published and available for purchase as of last month.
Kostwinder, who attended Holy Name Catholic Elementary School for her grade eight year, said her high school English teacher, Ms. Longpré, has always been supportive of her writing, and encouraged her to explore and expand upon her talents. Along with her teacher, she said her parents, Ana Kleer and
Remco Kostwinder, have inspired her. The novel is dedicated to all three individuals. The novel follows the main female lead character as she is reincarnated – starting with Eve in the Garden of Eden to other historical characters of note, like Cleopatra, Mother Teresa, and Amelia Earhart. The lead character takes all her experience with her in each life. Readers will experience her psychological struggles as each life presents new experiences. Though the main character is consistent at the core, the experiences she endures in each life changes her view of the world, Kostwinder said. The end of the novel, where the main character becomes a spirit observing the world and reflects on her past lives, is Kostwinder’s favourite part of the book. The young author said she and her family travels often, so she used those experiences to help form the book, as well as her experience of having been born in the Netherlands, then living in Brazil, before coming to Canada with her family. “We are all human,
despite differences, we can respect experiences and move beyond the prejudices we see in the world,” she said, adding she also hopes the book inspires girls, of any age, to become anything they want to become. With the unique theme of the book, Kostwinder hopes her writing will encourage others to move beyond prejudices. “A Million Lives” is available on many platforms, including Amazon, Google Books, and through Apple Books.
It is also available through FriesenPress. She suspects anyone could enjoy reading her book, with its look at life philosophy, but she believes young girls would particularly like her published work. Those who wish to learn more can log onto her blog at laurakostwinder.com. Now ready to start grade 12, Kostwinder is excited to see where her writing talent takes her, but does hope to one day aspire to become a medical doctor.
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Town of Essex opens playgrounds as region entered Stage 3 of COVID-19 reopening plan
Local twins, Wyatt and Lucas, enjoy playing on the swings at Bridlewood Optimist Park in Essex over the weekend.
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by Sylene Argent Late last week, the Town of Essex put up swings and removed barriers around playgrounds to allow youth an opportunity to enjoy some summer fun in the sun. The reopening of the local playgrounds was part of the Province of Ontario allowing the Windsor-Essex region to enter Stage 3 of the COVID-19 reopening plan. The Windsor-Essex Region was the last in the province to enter Stage 3, largely because of an increase in positive cases from the ag-sector. Windsor-Essex was allowed to move into Stage 3
on Wednesday, August 12. The decision was based on positive local trends of key public health indicators, including lower transmission of COVID-19, ongoing hospital capacity, public health capacity to conduct rapid case and contact management, and a significant increase in testing, a new release on Ontario Newsroom noted. Though the region was able to finally enter Stage 3, residents were encouraged to continue to follow public health and safety guidelines, which includes social distancing. In preparing to reopen
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playgrounds, staff in the Town of Essex’s Community Service’s Department inspected and cleaned equipment, and also installed the swings. Playgrounds will not be sanitized after reopening and users should continue to follow physical distancing requirements, a press release from the Town of Essex on the Stage 3 reopening noted. Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services/ Deputy CAO, said staff members within his department reported that the reopening went very well and all playgrounds across the municipality are now open for use. His department wants to remind users to continue to maintain social distances and to follow guidelines to ensure safety protocols are met, while using playground facilities.
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Fresh Breath participates “Live from the Studio” during Canadian Virtual Music Expo - the duo has released four new tunes during the pandemic, and is recording another -
Photo captured by Steve Shilson, Straylight Films: Fresh Breath members, Josh and Katie Pascoe, are pictured in their latest video for the song, “Likes & Shares.”
by Sylene Argent Local band, “Fresh Breath,” which consists of wife and husband duo, Katie and Josh Pascoe, performed for an hour as part of the Canadian Virtual Music Expo event on Saturday. The Canadian Virtual Music Expo’s website noted the event has been held for several years, and was launched virtually this year, for any music fan or musician. The event is set up to allow the audience to listen in as musicians perform their own tunes and talk about their music. Katie said the event typically takes place inperson, but it went virtual this year because of COVID-19. The local duo participated in a Canadian Music Expo gig in April, which Katie said went great, so Fresh Breath decided to perform again on Saturday. There were
some great industry professionals involved in the event that offered free tickets online, she added. The local band decided to perform “Live from the Studio,” which is situated in Cottam, in order to participate in the event. During the session, Fresh Breath played a few of its new songs and chatted about what the duo has been up to during the pandemic, which included releasing four new songs with videos, including “Tomorrow Today,” which was written during this time of uncertainty and inspired by the frontline workers. After that initial release, Fresh Breath released three more songs, including “Make it Together,” which was not written about the pandemic, but is pertinent to the time. Katie and Josh then released the tune,
“Time for a Change,” and finally, a song titled, “Likes & Shares,” which takes a fun jab at media outlets and how individuals can get addicted to their screens. Social media, she said, “can be a great tool, but can also be destructive in our ability to be present in the moment.” There is a music video for “Likes & Shares,” which was released on July 10. Local company Straylight Films directed the music video. Typically, bands host tours to promote new music, but COVID-19 has challenged musicians to find other avenues to present their latest material to their audience. For Fresh Breath, that included making more music videos than it typically would, so they could be posted for fans to enjoy. Fresh Breath, which has been performing
and creating for over a decade, did have a West Coast tour planed for this summer to support its new music, but the majority of the dates were cancelled. Something new to the local band was learning how to live
stream a performance. “Before the pandemic, we had never done it,” she said, noting the first live stream the duo did was on St. Patrick’s Day, as they had a gig in Essex that was cancelled. “We decided to go live and had never done it before. As we continued to do it, we worked out the kinks and figured out the sound.” Josh added that they and friends in the music community came together really well to help each other with live streaming aspects, and shared what equipment was working well for them. The duo did get to play a gig on Manitoulin Island a couple of weeks ago, which was held outside, with social distancing measures in
place. “It was amazing to play for people again,” Katie said. Currently, Fresh Breath is recording a Christmas song, which will be released in December. Katie jokes that their fans and friends are going to be surprised that they created a holiday tune, because they are not “Christmas people.” “Once you hear it, you’ll get it,” Josh said, as Katie added, “It is definitely an original. It has a different take. It is not your traditional kind of song.” More information about the local band can be found at www. freshbreathband.com, and their music videos can be viewed at www. youtube.com/freshbreath
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County Council provides financial and COVID updates by Adam Gault While initially poised for a deficit of $1.2 million, due to COVID-19 related expenditures, Essex County will receive $4,469,000 as part of the government’s Safe Restart Agreement. This agreement, a joint partnership between the Federal and Provincial governments, will provide up to $4 billion total in a one-time payment, split between Ontario’s 444 municipalities. Through the Safe Restart Agreement with the federal government, $695 million will help municipalities address operating pressures related to the COVID-19 pandemic through the first round of emergency funding, and over $660 million will support transit systems. The Province is also providing an
additional $212 million through the Social Services Relief Fund to help vulnerable people find shelter. This payment will leave Essex County with a surplus of more than $3.2 million, which will be held in reserve to be used in future expenditures. Essex County Director of Financial Services and Treasurer, Sandra Zwiers, explained the main costs that drove deficits throughout 2020 have been related to the acquisition of personal protective equipment (PPE) and outstanding wage-related matters within collective bargaining groups. The predicted deficit of $1.2 million is also dependent on winter control activities remaining within the five-year average, social services caseloads and
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social housing costs remaining positive, a lack of significant tax writeoffs, stable returns on investments within Essex County’s investment portfolio, and the financial impacts of COVID-19 remaining at projected levels for the remainder of the year. Several unbudgeted costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to the county’s deficit, which include the acquisition of PPE, totalling around $419,000 for use at the Sun Parlor Long Term Care Home. This is in addition to wages and benefits projected to reach $492,000 over budget for the care facility, due to the increased costs of staff sick leave, employee backfilling, and ‘cohorting’ staff members to ensure the smallest social bubble possible for resident and staff safety. It is projected EssexWindsor EMS will exceed its operational budget of $776,000, with $966,000 in COVID-19 related supplies and protective
equipment costs alone. The costs of medical equipment across the globe have skyrocketed since the beginning of the pandemic, with demand surging for all supplies. Pricing increases in these products are expected to cost the county an additional $175,000 than what had been budgeted for, along with additional sanitation and sterilization, increasing EMS cleaning budgets by $182,000. In spite of the tremendous financial cost the pandemic has had on the Essex-Windsor EMS, not one paramedic has tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic. “This is a testament to how we are prepared, and how the equipment that is supplied is keeping the paramedics safe,” EssexWindsor EMS Chief, Bruce Krauter, said. Speaking to the region’s progress throughout the pandemic, County Warden Gary McNamara congratulated WindsorEssex on moving into Stage 3 of the Province’s
COVID-19 reopening plans, but noted that only with continued vigilance will the region stay on track in the recovery process. “We can only remain here because of your selfless efforts and your adherence to physical distancing protocols and public health guidelines.
Even though Stage 3 provides a welcome boost, it is far from a return to normal,” McNamara said. “It is essential that residents of WindsorEssex continue shopping local, and continue supporting our small businesses, the backbone of our regional economy.”
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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 grateful thanks. D.D. 42-1t* _____________________
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_____________________ LARGE YARD SALE Friday & Saturday, August 21 & 22, from 8am-4pm, at 247 Fairview Ave. W., Essex. Selling power washers, coffee tables, home decor, kid’s items, and so much more. Something for everyone! Please respect COVID-19 health safety protocols. 32-t _____________________ YARD SALE Something for everyone. 8am-4pm on Saturday, August 22. *Everything cleaned and disinfected. 286 Lester Drive, Eagles Nest.
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Belle River Minor Baseball may consider changing “Braves” brand - Community can share comments and opinions in survey by Sylene Argent With there being some focus on team names and political correctness, Belle River Minor Baseball is looking at its current name, and considering if the “Braves” brand should be changed. Belle River baseball players have been the “Braves” since the ‘90s, when the Atlanta Braves were in their hay day, Geoff Stephenson, President of the Belle River Minor Baseball Association, said. “At the very least, it was time to have that discussion,” Stephenson said of the organization’s brand, adding the Executive for the local minor league has been reaching out to its members and the community to get some feedback. “Our organization has the upmost respect for our indigenous community, and using the name ‘Braves’ and wearing the tomahawk was always done as a sense of pride and no disrespect was ever intended,” Stephenson said in a video he posted online about the issue. Those who wish to weigh in can participate in a survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GCTL2HF. Responses will be accepted for the next little while. So, far the responses have been from one end of
the spectrum to the other, and everything in between, he said. The Board Members will meet to discuss the survey results, and will use the feedback to decide if the discussion should be moved forward to seriously consider rebranding the league. The survey asks respondents if they support a name change, and lays out many options, like the Lakeshore Blue Jays, Lakeshore Tigers, Belle River Bolts, Lakeshore Legends, Belle River Blue Jays, and the Belle River Tigers. There is also an option to add a suggestion. In addition, the survey also asks respondents if there is concern with the affects of COVID-19 on this local baseball league, if the risks of the virus will prevent parents from playing or registering children in the future, and if respondents would support a regional approach to baseball (not just focused on Belle River). Stephenson said the COVID-19 questions in the survey were to gage how the virus will affect the minor baseball organization next year, including if it will hinder enrollment. Survey respondents can also leave general comments. So far, the majority of those who responded said they are concerned about the virus, but still intend on
Pictured is Geoff Stephenson, President of the Belle River Minor Baseball Association, during a video he posted regarding the possibility of a brand change for the local organization.
registering next year, Stephenson said. Stephenson noted the Belle River Minor Baseball Association serves around 350 players of the around 1500 who play the sport in various Lakeshore-based leagues. To learn more about Belle River Minor Baseball Association, visit its Facebook page or www.brmba.ca.
Provincial Liberal leader criticizes Ford’s back to school plan by Adam Gault Ontario Liberal leader, Steven Del Duca, met with representatives from the Ontario Secondary Schools Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) in
Windsor on Thursday, August 13, to challenge and criticize the Ford government’s back to school reopening plans. Speaking to media outside of OSSTF’s
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Victoria Avenue office, Del Duca said that in discussions with Ontario’s secondary school educators, many have expressed concerns surrounding the current government plans pertaining to the reopening of Ontario’s schools, especially when it comes to the number of students in the classroom. “We have concerns about what we’ve heard, or frankly not heard, from Doug Ford and his government relating to
the schools reopening, in particular around issues like class sizes,” Del Duca said. “In the government plan that was released a number of days ago, there is no funding, there is no direction given to school boards to shrink those class sizes.” Several days before the
Provincial government released its back to school guidelines, the Ontario Liberals proposed their own back to school plan, titled the “Students in Schools Action Plan,” which called for a maximum of 15 students per classroom across the Province, in addition to
the hiring of thousands of teachers and support staff. “In order for us to have a successful and sustained reopening of our economy, moms and dads need to have peace of mind, knowing that they can go
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BEREN, Lillian (née Renaud) - Born December 25, 1914 - It is with broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Lillian (Ma) on August 15th, 2020 at the age of 105. Lillian is predeceased by her parents Alexander Emile Renaud and Elizabeth Renaud (Paré), her beloved husband of 72 years, Louis Beren (2008) and by her daughter Joyce Prime (2017) of Novi Michigan. She leaves behind her sister Madonna Giroux of Mississauga Ontario, her children; Luanne Davis of Novi Michigan, Barry Beren (Caroline) of Mount Forest Ontario, Susan Beren of Orillia Ontario and Alan Beren (Rose) of Essex Ontario. Lillian spent her life in service to others, especially to her 5 children, 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 6 great – great grandchildren who enjoyed the gifts of her limitless love, generosity and smiles, she will be missed. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the dedicated staff of Iler Lodge LTC in Essex Ontario for the care and compassion they gave to Lillian over the past ten plus years. Shout out also to Amy’s Helping Hands. Visitation by appointment only will take place at the Victoria Greenlawn Funeral Home (1525 Hwy #3 Oldcastle ON N0R 1L0) on Thursday, August 20, 2020 from 1pm until time of service in the Victoria Greenlawn Chapel at 2pm. Please call 519-969-3939 to schedule an appointment time for visitation and the service. Cremation at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be left at www.victoriagreenlawnfuneral.ca. To watch the live stream link of the Chapel Service, paste the following link in your browser http://distantlink.com/dlm33. html - Password: Arbor2020
Photo submitted. Pictured are the members of the Teves family of Harrow, who are trying to get on Family Feud Canada. The team consists of Mike Teves, Jaycee Teves, Zelia Abdulkader, Bella Silva-Cacilhas, and Nancy Teves.
by Sylene Argent The Teves family of Harrow received great news from Family Feud Canada last week, that noted the local game show fans have been invited to the second phase of the show’s auditioning process. The five-person team consists of family members: Nancy Teves, Mike Teves, Jaycee Teves, Zelia Abdulkader, and Bella Silva-Cacilhas. The Teves family has been working hard lately, trying to garner the attention of the Family Feud Canada show producers. In trying to promote themselves as viable competitors on the show, team Teves has made a couple of fun videos and social media
posts to show their quitwitted and enthusiastic nature, all to demonstrate why they should earn a spot on the competitors’ roster. Thanks, in part, to community support in liking and sharing their online work, team Teves learned it will have its second virtual audition for the show this week, which will take place virtually. If all goes well, the final step would be finally making the show. “The community has been so amazing sharing and cheering us on. We can’t thank everyone enough,” team Teves noted. Team Teves members are very excited for the second round of auditions, and are hoping to wow
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HOSTINE: Patricia (nee Kennedy) - passed peacefully at 88 years of age, surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Erie Shores Hospice. Beloved wife of the late Morley (1984). Loving mother of Cheryl, Charlene, and Crystal (Scott) Hostine. Adored Grandma of the late Christina (2011). Dearest sister of late Helyn Harrison (late Bill), George Kennedy (Jean), Elaine Oliver (late Larry), Robert Kennedy (Olive), late Murray Kennedy (Jeannette), and Jean Read (late Bob). She will also be remembered and missed by her many nieces and nephews. Patricia was known as Grandma Hostine to hundreds of children through her work at Ruthven and Jack Miner Public Schools. Public Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, followed by a Private Family Funeral Service to celebrate Patricia’s life. If desired, memorial donations made to Erie Shores Hospice or Mission Aviation Fellowship would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
the producers so they can advance and make the shows competitors’ list. The Teves family hopes for continued community support, so they can follow their dreams of getting on the game show. This is the second attempt the Teves family has made to get on the show. Last year, after
deciding on the idea while gathered at Tim Hortons, their first attempt got them to the second audition phase, but they did not earn a spot on the show. For more information, or to show support, visit, www.facebook. com/familyfeudteves/ or @familyfeudteves on Instagram.
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During these uncertain times, let us keep calm and focus our eyes looking to our Risen Lord! Visit Essex CRC online to listen to a past sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca sponsorship by:
St. Paul’s Anglican Church We are happy to announce that we are working on resuming services in September. Please check back here from week-to-week for more details as we will have protocols in place that will allow us to return to worship safely. As we continue to navigate through this difficult time, know that we are still hard at work to provide you with the spiritual resources that you need. Visit our website (www. stpaulstrinity.org), social media, or contact us by phone at: 519-776-7711. Stay safe and we hope to see you soon.
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Farewell to Fr. Vince will take place on Sunday, August 23rd after 9 a.m. Mass with an outdoor reception. Our Family of Parishes will begin on September 1st. The office is open Monday to Thursday and you must speak to Mary, the secretary, in order to reserve your seat. Thank you to all of our front line workers who are keeping us safe. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice. Please stay healthy and safe!
Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
The Salvation Army Food Bank is operated by appointment only. Please call Vicki at 519-776-4628 to make arrangements. All other programs and Sunday services are still on hold due to the pandemic. Please continue to pray for all those affected by COVID-19.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
and govenment guidelines will be put in place. See us for info. Congregating inside the church will be discouraged. We are pleased to welcome Rev. Catherine back from maternity leave. We look forward to seeing her! Rev. Paul will continue his podcast until August 23. Words cannot express our appreciation for his services during this difficult time. Here is the link: radiopublic.com/white-collara-different-type-85AnBN Messages and emails are checked on Thursdays. Our contact info is : bmuc@xplornet.ca or (519) 723-2284. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com.
Holy Name of Jesus Parish Church submitted by Wendy Cunningham
Family of Parishes will be activated on September 1st. First Communions will now take place in August and Confirmation will now take place in September. Please see our website for more details. Our Church is now open at regular Mass times and at 30% capacity. It is a first come, first serve, basis. Enter only at the back entrance of the Church. Ushers will guide you in the church. Daily Masses are at 8:30a.m., from Tuesday to Friday, followed by Adoration until 10a.m. Please enter from the Fairview Ave. doors only. Face masks are strongly recommended. Please see full details on the guidelines to attend from our website at www.hnj.dol.ca. Please stay healthy and stay safe!
Essex United Church
Churches are a place where people gather. During this time, we are following what the government is asking all of us to do, and cancel church services and activities for the next few weeks. This includes our monthly Free Movie Night Event, and GEMS & Cadets nights. We encourage all to keep in contact with each other through telephone calls or texting. If you would like to live stream a worship service; visit www.chathamgrace.com. The service will begin at 10am.
Essex United is looking toward a September re-opening. There are many guidelines and protocols to put in place and we want to do it right, and what is best for our congregation. The Essex Area Food Bank is available to anyone who needs assistance at this time in the gym, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hours open 8:30 - 11:45am. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman
Weather permitting, we will gather at the home of Ruth Newman this Sunday, August 23rd at 10am for worship in her backyard, under the trees. We welcome anyone who desires to come. Please bring a lawn chair and respect social distancing and a mask for close contact. Susan Birch will bring the message. If weather is stormy, we will meet in the Education Auditorium at the church. Social distancing and mask required inside. Please pray for Judy Kenna on the passing of her husband, Rick. We have so much to be thankful for. Please pray for our government, the many who are ill, and in nursing homes.
Bethel-Maidstone United 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 (519) 733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca
TAX NOTICES 2020 Final Property Tax Bills were mailed July 17, 2020 If you own property in the Town of Kingsville you should have received your 2020 final tax bill. The tax due dates are as follows:
August 31, 2020 November 30, 2020 Please refer to the brochure included with your tax notice for a listing of the payment options available. Pre-Authorized Payment sign-up forms are available at www.kingsville.ca or at our office at 2021 Division Road North. The Town of Kingsville is waiving penalties and interest until September 30, 2020. In the absence of further waivers, interest and penalty will be calculated on outstanding balances as of October 1, 2020. Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address. If you have not received your tax notice please call 519-733-2305 or visit the office at 2021 Division Road North.
The Executive Council met recently and are pleased to announce the resumption of church service on Sunday, August 30. All attempts are being made to make this reopening as normal as possible. Screening questions will be posted - we ask that you consider them carefully. Mask, sanitation methods,
What’s Going On... MON. & WED. ESSEX TUNE UP THE PARKS. 7pm virtual performances. Visit essex.ca for more details and schedule. SUN., SEPT. 20 - 2020 Kingsville Terry Fox Virtual Run. Learn more at: www.terryfox.ca/ terryfoxrun/kingsville. Donate at www.terryfox.c/mfit. HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Look us up on Facebook for updates.
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Provincial Liberal leader criticizes Ford’s back to school plan... Continued from Page 13 back to work full time, because their sons and daughters will be in classrooms and be safe,” Del Duca explained. “I sincerely hope that Doug Ford and his team will take a serious look at their plan, will realize it has tons of deficiencies, which is not good enough.” The Liberal’s proposed “Students in Schools Action Plan” would cost the Province $3.2 billion, as COVID-19 spending measures are already on track to put Ontario into a record $38.5 billion deficit, in what Ontario’s Finance Minister Rod Phillips is calling a recession.
“The [Ford] government’s plan province-wide is $309 million, there are 2 million students in our public education system across the province. What they’re proposing to spend is less than a dollar a day for every child that we have in the education system,” Del Duca said. “This all about what you value. When you’re a premier of a province, there is no more important responsibility than public education and public healthcare.” Greater Essex County District School Board students are tentatively slated to return to class on September 8, with kindergarten scheduled to begin on September 14. Pictured right: Ontario Liberal leader, Steven Del Duca, raised concerns surrounding the Provincial government’s back to school plan while in Windsor last week.
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Leamington Raceway hosts second race day, will allow 100 spectators this weekend - the local organization is working to contain equine strangles 1937 Dodge on V-J Day
1937 Dodge convertible V-J Day, August 16, 1945. York University/Toronto Telegram Photo Collection.
In an earlier column, we looked at a 1940 Oldsmobile heading south on York Street in Toronto and filled with people celebrating the end of World War Two in Europe seventy-five years ago on May 8, 1945 (V-E Day). Now we look at a 1937 Dodge convertible with rumble seat heading north on Yonge Street in Toronto with happy people celebrating the end of war in the Pacific on August 16, 1945 (V-J Day). It’s interesting to note that the driver of the Dodge convertible is a woman, not surprising when you consider that the vast majority of Canadians who died in World War Two were men. The car itself is eight years old and beginning to show its age with stone chips on the front fenders, some rubber missing from the driver’s side running board, and a bent front bumper guard. Note also, no front license plate owing to wartime metal shortage. Features for Dodge in 1937 included a one-piece all-steel roof (except convertibles), adjustable windshield, double-acting shock absorbers, synchromesh 3-speed transmission on the floor, ventilated generator, safety glass, and all controls flush with instrument panel. Three series of Dodge were built in 1937 in ascending order of price: Standard Six, Deluxe Six, and Custom Six. The convertible coupe with rumble seat was available only in the Custom Six series, which had a flathead six cylinder engine with 217.8 cubic inches and 87 horsepower. This flathead six continued basically unchanged by Dodge until 1959, after which it was replaced by the new Slant Six of 1960. The whitewall tires, still showing decent tread, were a difficult item to obtain during the war, and may have been installed by the dealer that sold the car when new. A sticker on the passenger side of the windshield appears to be a gas rationing sticker, and this car, along with many others at the time, may have had relatively low mileage owing to gas rationing during the war. The fenders skirts and big driving lights above the front bumper would be hot items at a flea market today. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.
by Sylene Argent On Sunday, local harness horse racers gathered at the Leamington Raceway to participate in the second race date of 13 for the 2020 season. Last weekend’s race went well, overall, Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain said, who also owns harness racehorses. He noted the betting was down because fans have not yet been allowed in the stands.
Betting can, however, still be done online, for those of age. The first two race dates were fairly quiet, as fans have not yet been permitted to take to the stands to watch on. Starting this Sunday, however, 100 individuals will be permitted to come to the raceway. The stands are being prepared for the future attendees. All spectators will be required to follow social distancing
guidelines and other safety protocols. With attendance last year edging up to 700 viewers, Bain said reservations must be made ahead of time. “We’ve had calls coming in already for it,” Bain said on Monday. Representatives of the Leamington Raceway will look into the possibility of somehow petitioning
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off additional sections for more spectators, since the raceway area is so huge, he said. “We want to first be successful in our initial Sunday or two with people,” Bain commented. The 13 race dates per season, Bain said, is the average races the Leamington Raceway has been granted for the past few years from the OLG. Last weekend did present a new challenge, as a horse on site at the local
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raceway was diagnosed with strangles, a contagious disease horses can contract that is characterized by the abscessation of the lymphoid tissue of the upper respiratory tract, https:// www.merckvetmanual. com/ notes. “I think it was well taken care of,” Bain said. “It was detected early, that one of the horses was sick. The vet was brought in and it was recognized right away. The horse has been removed from the grounds
and isolated on a farm by itself.” The vet from the OLG quarantined each of the barns, which accounted for several scratches on the race roster for Sunday, Bain noted. This way, those horses can be tested and verified that they are negative. He suspects some of the test results, taken as a precaution, of those other horses will start to trickle in later this week. When the former Windsor Raceway closed, Pictured is a screenshot of Leamington Raceway’s new announcer, Nathan Bain, as he it was “certainly a crushing worked during Sunday’s races. blow,” Bain said. Since at nine different tracks able to call races full time, then, there have been by Sylene Argent When Nathan Bain across North America, and thinks he is getting a owners that gave up on the industry, and stables closed. was just 12-years-old, he including at Pompano head start at a young age. There has been, however, called his first horse race, Park in Florida, Western “I’m lucky I got a good a resurgence in the local locally at the Leamington Fair Raceway in London, start.” He enjoys the harness horse industry, Raceway. When he asked if and Flamboro Downs in he noted. “The numbers he could give announcing Hamilton, in addition to competitiveness of the have begun to climb. More a try, he wasn’t sure if he some tracks in Ohio. Being industry, and noted there people are getting back would get the nod, but had able to guest announce at are a lot of great horses into the industry,” he said. to ask. He was thrilled the these venues has certainly and people in the industry. “There is just so The racing industry takes microphone was handed helped him get his name out in the industry. much about it I love,” he at least two full years to over to him. “I wanted to call a race, Bain, in his new role, said, noting he is a thirdget a horse ready, when it is mature enough, to train really bad,” Bain said. “I also posts his own weekly generation racer, as the to race from when they are got the opportunity and picks; horses he thinks grandson of Tom Bain. I just fell in love with will win each race. “I got He also enjoys delivering born. “It is a lot of work. And, announcing.” to be familiar with all the information to the public you have to know there is When the announcing horses racing on that card, about the races. “It is stability in the industry,” position came available at so I have to study them all an important role to the he said, adding he hopes the Leamington Raceway and do some research on public.” the growth continues. recently, he made it known them to see who is the best In September, Bain “The caliber of racing has he was available to fill the and who I think will win will start studying in the become much better over position and was ready to that race.” three-year Advertising and the last three of four years.” take on the responsibility. Looking ahead into the Communications program Post times for the “I was pretty thankful future, Bain hopes to be at St. Clair College. Leamington Raceway for the opportunity,” he begin at 1:30 on Sundays said, noting it was a lot for the duration of the of fun, and a little nerverace dates. Races can be wracking, to announce his “Make improvements, not excuses. live streamed at https:// first day on the job. Seek respect, not attention.” lakeshorehorseraceway. Over the last few years, ~ Roy T. Bennett com/. Bain, now 18-years-old, has been guest calling
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