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Harrow Rotary brings Valentine’s Day love to Harrowood

Edua Marczinko looking forward to bringing leadership skills to Youth Council Rep position PAGE 3 _______________ Verbeek family sends Valentine’s Day love to Iler Lodge PAGE 11 _______________ Dahl House residents evicted after engineer’s report highlights fire safety issues PAGE 18 _______________ Councillors Bondy, Garon, and Bowman recognize ‘forgotten frontline workers’ with cupcakes PAGE 19 by Sylene Argent Photos submitted The Rotary Club of Harrow played the role of Cupid last week, as members delivered roses and chocolates to the residents and staff at Harrowood Senior Community. Ray Fischer, President of the “GEMINI” Rotary Club of Harrow, noted See Page 5 for adoption info. members of the local service

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club usually hands out a special treat, in person, to the residents of Harrowood to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Because of the lockdown this year, club members had to drop off the special gifts last week. “We’ve been pretty sensitive to Harrowood,” Fischer said of the members of the Rotary Club of Harrow wanting to bring some

joy to the residents and staff as they navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. In the fall, members put up bird feeders, then put up Christmas lights and ensured the drive-through Santa Parade passed the facility during the holiday season. “Anything we can do to bring smiles to their faces,” Fischer

said. Coming up, the Rotary Club of Harrow is planning to host some kind of activity for the community to celebrate Easter. The local service club typically hosts a pancake breakfast, but social gathering restrictions will likely have the club make alternative plans.

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FedDev Ontario provides support for six rural businesses in southwestern Ontario

MP Kate Young, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Oﬃcial Languages, announced six rural businesses in Southwestern Ontario would receive a repayable contribution totalling nearly $6.5M on Thursday morning

by Sylene Argent On Thursday morning, MP Kate Young, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, announced six rural businesses in Southwestern Ontario would receive a repayable contribution that would support expansion and innovation, in addition to creating more than 90 new jobs, through a combined investment of nearly $6.5M. “We know Canadians have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and are bravely adjusting into a new reality.

From the onset, the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, Melanie Joly, and I have been meeting with entrepreneurs and workers, and we have seen first-hand, the resilience as they adapt to the new ways of working,” Young said. “These are strengths that cannot be understated or underestimated as we work toward a strong recovery.” Through FedDev Ontario, the six businesses are being helped in Southern Ontario to weather the pandemic and support their local economies, she added. “We know that for our economy to

hinges. OWS Rail Car Inc. in Sarnia will use its over $832,000 FedDev Ontario investment to acquire and install advanced manufacturing equipment in tooling to expand the company’s capacities to include locomotive maintenance and become more competitive. “Congratulations to each of you. You are adopting new technologies and processes, taking advantage of new opportunities, staying competitive, and creating quality, local jobs in Southwestern Ontario,” Young said. “As I said before, this region is incredibly diverse and home to a variety of industries that are vital to Canada’s economy.” Since November 2015, FedDev Ontario has invested nearly $557 million in 322 manufacturing projects across southern Ontario. In November of 2020, FedDev announced a combined total of $6.3m in repayable contributions to support four advanced manufacturers within the Windsor-Essex region, which was aimed to expand capabilities, meet rising market demands, and create 80 skilled jobs. Those recipients were Pancap Pharma Inc., Crop Defenders Ltd., Hawk Plastics Ltd., and the Whitfield Group.

come back stronger, we need to support the potential in our rural communities,” Young added. FedDev Ontario’s investment of $300,000 to Algonquin Bridge in Thorndale will support adopting cuttingedge manufacturing equipment and innovative technologies to create new, fabricated bridge designs, and lower installation costs. A $1.5M FedDev Ontario investment to Bold Canine Inc. in Erin will expand its facility and acquire a state-ofthe art storage freezer and advance manufacturing equipment to increase production of its all natural, raw pet food. Five Star Tool and Die Limited in Wallaceburg will receive a $600,000 investment through FedDev Ontario to expand its facility and adopt new presses and technologies to improve efficiencies and competitiveness in its production of aluminum and magnesium diecast. Kinectrics Enterprises Inc. will develop Canada’s first nuclear laundry facility in Teeswater with a $2.5M investment through FedDev Ontario. With a $750,000 FedDev Ontario investment, Larsen & Shaw Limited in Walkerton will adopt advanced manufacturing and digital technologies to boost production and meet the company’s demand for its specialty

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Edua Marczinko looking forward to bringing leadership skills to Youth Council Rep position

by Sylene Argent Photo submitted Grade 11 Essex District High School student, Edua Marczinko, is looking forward to adding a young person’s perspective to local municipal matters as the newest Youth Council Rep appointee. Marczinko will hold one of two volunteer Youth Council Rep positions, with Ehva Hoffmann holding the other since October of 2016. Cameron Soucie, who was officially appointed to one of the two Council Youth Rep positions on March 18, 2019 and

resigned in October of 2020, is a good friend of Marczinko. “He told me all about this position and ever since then, I was so interested about it,” she said. When Soucie resigned, Council accepted applications from interested applicants, and received four. One name was pulled from a hat to determine the appointee. Marczinko ended up being the lucky appointee. “The reason why this [position] appealed to me, is because my grandpa was actually the Police Chief in Hungary, in one of the largest cities there.

And, so I got to see him work so closely with the community and I loved that. I thought it was so cool.” She added she was inspired to learn Essex had created the Youth Council Rep positions, and was eager to get involved. What Marczinko found intriguing about the position, was being able to voice youth concerns at the local municipal decisionmaking table, in addition to being able to closely work the Council reps and seeing how decisions for the community are made. In the past, Marczinko did attend one Council meeting, and found it interesting. “It is a new opportunity,” she said, adding she hopes to, “Speak on the youth issues and interest that I see as a youth myself, and advocate for the next generation in the Essex Municipality.” This year has been hard on many, and she would like to see more support for online learning. In addition, she would like

to have safety discussions as there is only one crosswalk on Talbot, at the Maidstone Avenue intersection, which is near the high school. “There is nothing else on that street. I see the teenagers at my school just run across the road. Oh my gosh, it hurts to watch,” she said. In thinking about the qualities she can bring to the table, Marczinko said she is a leader in school as a member of several sports teams – such as badminton, soccer, and basketball – and is also part of the Rotary Interact Club. “I love being connected in the school,” she said. “I love the aspect of being in a community and, this is just such a unique opportunity, it is one of a kind.” She also wants to enhance her leadership skills through the experience she gains in the position. In addition, Marczinko earned the 2018 Proficiency Award for her grade nine yearb at EDHS. In looking to participate in her first Council meeting in the near future, Marczinko is a bit nervous, but is also excited. For now, she has a lot to do to prepare to participate in her first meeting. “I am very determined. I always like to do what’s best for people, and working for the youth in Essex will definitely give me that chance,” she noted.

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Sometimes, it is the unexpected, kind gestures bestowed upon us that show us just how wonderful people can be. It is those special moments of support that we will remember for a lifetime, and they will often inspire us to support others in their time of need. Every single one of us, in at least one point of our lives, experiences struggle. Some, definitely more than others, know what it is like to get knocked down, to have dreams taken away, to lose loved ones, or just feel down. Sometimes, in our darkest moments, we get this little ray of sunshine that comes to us through the support of others in sometimes small, yet significant ways. I am one of those individuals who has a very hard time asking for help when I need it, and likely can’t even admit to myself when I could use a helping hand. I have always been that way, for whatever reason. Likely because I took a childhood lesson of the importance to be strong and persevere a little bit to the extreme. I know what it is like to have

disappointment. I know what it is like to hurt. I know what it is like to have life take you in a different direction than desired. I know what it is like to lose loved ones. We are all familiar with these things. Pain is pain. We have all been familiar with it at some point. And, knowing what it is like to hurt, teaches some of us to help ease the struggle, in any way we can, when we see others are in need. Sometimes it hurts us to see others hurting. I have noted in the column about the extremely tough year 2020 was for me, and my family members, for a number of reasons. And, I have heard from many that it was a tough year for them, as well, beyond dealing with the pandemic. Last month, I wrote about having to put my horse, Finesses, down after having her in my life for 22-years. I wrote about it as it was very much on my mind at the time, and I know so many understand how difficult it is to say goodbye to those furry family members. What I wasn’t expecting, were the number of cards and emails I

received, in addition to greetings while shopping, from those in the community who wanted to send their words of comfort. There were so many nice gestures, which reminded me just how many great people there are in this community. I just wanted to thank everyone for their unexpected, kind gestures. The outreach certainly meant a lot. And, it was lovely, and also heartbreaking, to read of the fur-babies others have once loved and also had to put down as well. I was also very fortunate to receive a lot of support from extended family members and friends, who just went above and beyond to ensure the support, in whatever form I needed it, was there; even if I refused it at first. Sometimes, things in life may not go the way we would like them to, or expect them to, but man is it ever a great feeling when people reach out to help keep us on our feet.

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OFA believes closure of Enbridge Line 5 will have detrimental impacts on Canadian economy by Crispin Colvin, Executive Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Ontario and Quebec are currently facing a tremendous challenge that could impact the supply of vital fuels into our provinces. In January, the Lambton Federation of Agriculture brought forth a resolution at their annual meeting that was passed on to the provincial board of directors, asking for support on advocating for the continual operation of Enbridge Line 5. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) believes the Line 5 pipeline is critical, not only for the agriculture industry, but for employment, cost of living, the economy, and ensuring the continued production of thousands of Canadian products that we rely on daily. It’s a vital piece of energy infrastructure, whose importance extends beyond the borders of our country and into Michigan. Earlier this year, the President of Lambton Federation was informed that Michigan had filed a legal action to force the shutdown of Line 5. Enbridge Line 5 currently operates through Michigan under the Straits of Mackinac and has been a critical fuel source for Canada. Enbridge has since filed a lawsuit challenging this order and has brought forward a solution to keep the pipeline running. Line 5 delivers 53% of Ontario’s crude oil and is a critical source of supply for approximately two-thirds of Quebec’s crude consumption. Additionally, the fuel line feeds Canadian refineries, ensuring a safe, affordable and reliable supply of gasoline, propane, diesel, jet fuel and other products. Operating the line supports the employment of thousands of skilled trades across Canada, and supplies over 50% of Michigan’s propane needs. Line 5 is an integral piece of North American

infrastructure. The closure of this pipeline will have detrimental effects on the agri-food supply chain in southern Ontario. Without access to these fuels, livestock farmers and commercial greenhouse growers will be unable to supply heat to their facilities. Grain and oilseed farmers also rely on fuel to dry their harvested crops. Line 5 closing would negatively impact grain and crop drying capabilities, which would have a domino effect on Ontario’s feedstock exports. The implications of closing Line 5 will impact our entire nation. Adding cost to Ontario’s food producers, laying off thousands of skilled workers and increasing grocery bills for consumers. The closure of Line 5 will not just affect the agriculture industry; this is a national issue that could have large implications for our economy as a whole. Along with Canada, the closure of Line 5 would also have adverse effects on Michigan’s economy. Refineries served by Enbridge in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Ontario, and Quebec would receive approximately 45% less crude from Enbridge than their current demand. Michigan would face a 756,000-US-gallons-per-day propane supply shortage since there are no short-term alternatives for transporting NGL to market. The regions affected in Canada and the U.S. would see a 14.7-millionUS-gallons-per-day supply shortage of gas, diesel and jet fuel (about 45% of current supply). Enbridge Inc. is working on a long-term solution to

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Commentary - OFA invest $500 million U.S. in a tunnel to house Line 5 deep under the Straits of Mackinac. While Line 5 has operated safely and reliably in the Straits for more than 65 years, this new tunnel will add further protection and absolve any fears towards the pipeline leaking into their water system. However, the state of Michigan still has yet to comment on this solution and is proceeding with their lawsuit to close Line 5. In response to the ongoing concerns, a joint letter on behalf of OFA, Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, Beef Farmers of Ontario, Chicken Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Broiler Hatching Egg & Chick Commission, Ontario Pork and Turkey Farmers of Ontario was sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau explaining the implications the pipeline closure could have on the agriculture community and national economy. OFA has asked for the federal government to work alongside the American State and Federal administrations to maintain the operation of Line 5. OFA believes this is a resolvable issue and that with constructive dialogue between Prime Minister Trudeau and the Biden-Harris Administration, both countries can come to a viable resolution. OFA will continue to work with the government, Enbridge and industry stakeholders to ensure that Line 5 remains open and operational throughout any construction that may proceed. It is a critical piece of North American energy infrastructure that benefits both Canada and the U.S.

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OPP Officers save over 200 lives by administering naloxone -There has been a 38 percent increase in overdose occurrencessubmitted to EFP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has saved 210 lives by administering naloxone, since frontline officers were equipped in September 2017. The opioid crisis continues to affect people from communities across Ontario, which is evident from the continued increase in opioid-related overdoses, as well as the number of occurrences where officers have had to administer naloxone to save a life. Key statistical information on opioidrelated overdoses and naloxone administration from September 2017 to February 2021 (these numbers are a reflection of the OPP Niche Records Management database only, as of February 3, 2021) includes: • The majority, 68 per cent, of naloxone recipients

were male and 32 per cent were female. • The average age of naloxone recipients was 34.8 for females and 35.5 for males. • Most incidences occurred inside a residence. • The majority of opioidrelated overdoses occurred in OPP’s Central and West Regions. • There was a 38 per cent increase in overdose occurrences attended by the OPP from 2019 to 2020. The OPP continues to provide victims with referrals to community specific resources and advising the public about harmful substances. See www. opp.ca/opioids for more information. Additional details as well as an officer’s experience with administering naloxone can be found at www.opp. Continues on Page 7

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Council Connect: Highlights from the February 9, 2021 meeting of Tecumseh Council submitted to EFP Tecumseh Town Council met electronically this evening and here are the highlights: Community Safety and Well Being Plan: Council received an update on the progress on the regional Community Safety and Well Being Plan. This planning process is intended to proactively address locally identified priority risks that

contribute to crime, addiction, suicide and other negative outcomes. The plan will identify these risks and develop strategies to address them. Public consultation on the plan will begin on February 10 with the launch of an online survey closing March 15. An electronic Town Hall is scheduled for Tecumseh on Saturday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Full details on

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with a target rate of 70% by 2025 and for populations of more than 20,000 but less than 50,000, a collection target rate of 50% by 2025. Throughout 2020, EWSWA met with the City of Windsor on how to proceed collaboratively to meet the 2025 date. A Regional Food and Organic Waste Management Plan was developed and an Oversight Committee struck. The Oversight Committee held its inaugural meeting on November 17, 2020 where they struck a Technical Working Group and approved a Project Charter. The Technical Working Group is comprised of representatives from the EWSWA, the City of Windsor and the County of Essex. The Group will invite and engage with representatives from the seven County municipalities to seek input and information. Two senior staff from the Town’s Public Works & Environmental Services Department will represent Tecumseh. It is anticipated that an EWSWA Administrative report will be brought before the EWSWA Board in March 2021 with a recommendation of next steps. Administration will report to Council with updates as to the progress of the study as it moves forward. 2020 Water Distribution Report: Council adopted the Annual Summary Report for the Tecumseh (Water) Distribution System for the year 2020. The report is prepared annually in accordance with the Safe Water Act, O.Reg. 170/03. For 2020, there were no reported noncompliance issues and lead sampling showed no concerns. The full report will be posted at Tecumseh.ca/waterreports. Water Inspection Report: As part of the year-end reporting on Tecumseh’s water system, Council received the report on the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Inspection of the Tecumseh (Water) Distribution System. The inspection was conducted on December 7, 2020 and covered the period January 1, 2020 to November 30,

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OPP Officers save over 200 lives by administering naloxone... Continued from Page 5 ca/news. The OPP has created a framework to support those individuals suffering from substance use disorder, while holding drug traffickers, who cause these overdoses, accountable. Since 2016, the OPP has investigated 23 occurrences, where charges have been laid for Manslaughter and/or Criminal Negligence Causing Death in relation to fatal overdoses. “People from every age group and every socioeconomic background continue to be affected by opioids in Ontario. Since 2017, the OPP has saved more than 200 lives by administering naloxone. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act can protect you - if you see an overdose, please call 9-1-1. You can help save a life, too,” Commissioner Thomas Carrique, Ontario Provincial Police, stated. “At the core of our response to the opioid crisis is the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act. If you witness someone experiencing an overdose, please dial 9-1-1 and if you can, stay with the victim to provide support. You could make a difference and save a life,” Superintendent Bryan MacKillop, Director, Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau for the Ontario Provincial Police, added. According to www.opp.ca/opioids, opioids are used to relieve and manage

pain, and should only be taken under the direction and care of a physician. “When abused, these medications – such as oxycodone, morphine, hydromorphone and fentanyl – can lead to addiction, overdose and even death,” the website states. The website added that illicit synthetic opioid powders (such as fentanyl and carfentanil) are now being used or disguised within other illicit drugs to enhance profits, putting users at risk. It also highlights signs of an opioid overdose: • Difficulty walking, talking, or staying awake • Blue lips or nails • Very small pupils • Cold and clammy skin • Dizziness and confusion • Extreme drowsiness • Choking, gurgling, or snoring sounds • Inability to wake up, even when shaken or shouted at • Slow, weak or no breathing It advises if you, or a friend, experience any of these symptoms, to call 911. The website, www.opp.ca/opioids, also provides numerous links for additional information or where individuals can seek out help, including: kidshelpphone.ca/, cmha.ca, and www.camh.ca.

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Barn frame loom from the 1800s has a special place at the John R. Park Homestead

Pictured are items made with the Barn Frame Loom, which is housed at the John R. Park Homestead.

Pictured left is the barn frame loom Lorinda ‘Winnie’ Iler (nee Wright) used to use to make rag rugs and tea towels.

by Sylene Argent Photo submitted by the John R. Park Homestead.

In the heart of the historic “Iler Settlement,” the John R. Park Homestead, living agricultural museum, is home to a large barn frame loom, which is dated to the 1830-1850 era. Kris Ives, Curator

Historical Highlight Since the Coronavirus pandemic has restricted access into local museums, a local display or area of historical significance will be featured in the next few editions of the Essex Free Press to honour the area’s rich and interesting history. of the John R. Park Homestead, said this loom was donated by the family of the late Lorinda ‘Winnie’ Iler (nee Wright), who was born just across the road from the Homestead, on Lot 41, on September 18, 1873. Iler, Ives said, was the last individual to weave on this barn frame loom from home, before it was donated to the John R. Park Homestead. When Iler’s father passed in 1932, she inherited this loom. When she was weaving on the barn frame loom, it was over 100-years-old then, Ives noted. According to the family’s history, which Mr. Robert Iler, provided, Iler wove on

this loom until two-weeks before she passed on April 25, 1967, Ives said. Her younger sister’s family inherited the loom, who then donated it to the Homestead, which opened to the public in 1978. Iler, her mother, Mary Wright, and her grandmother, Sophia Scratch, all worked on this loom to weave items of use. In addition, members of the Iler family have been to the Homestead to use the loom over the years. To date, the only piece the Homestead has had to replace on it, were the heddles. These looms are built large in size, so big

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projects can be made with them. They are also meant to be easily taken a part, so it can be set up in different areas. In the summer months, if there was time, pioneer women could loom in their shed. In the winter months, they could bring the mechanism indoors. “She wove rag rugs for many people in the area, and also for those from miles away,” Ives said of Iler, adding she had a handwritten “Helpful Hints” page, which the John R. Park Homestead has in its archive. It was meant to help direct

people, who wanted items made, on how to properly prepare the rags for the rugs. People were required to provide their own balls of rags that she would then use to weave up the rugs, Ives explained. “The better quality of rug is impacted by how well your rags are prepared for weaving,” Ives noted. “This type of loom was central to early settler life. Many plain weave items could be produced, like rag rugs, tea towels, fabric cloth, etc.,” Ives said. “It is a special art and it is a lot of work to do it right.”

In the pioneer days, when clothes, bedsheets, or curtains wear out, they would not be thrown away. They would be made into rags and they would be weaved into rugs or other textiles used around the house. “Now, in the Homestead’s collection, this wonderful artifact is preserved for all to enjoy. As a living history museum, since this artifact is in very good condition, the Homestead uses the loom from time-to-time for demonstrations, handson experiential learning in education programs, and

to actually produce periodappropriate textiles for the 1842 era Park home, with the help of partners from the Leamington District Weavers’ Guild,” Ives said. Since the loom has been at the Homestead, Ives said thousands of individuals have had the chance to observe the art of textile weaving. It is located inside the small, white loom shed on the property, which is nestled against the Lake Erie shoreline, along County Road 50. Currently, the Homestead is offering

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WECDSB Director of Education announces retirement Terry Lyons to step down as of July 31

submitted to EFP After 32 years in education, Terry Lyons will step down as Director of Education at the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board. His retirement, which takes effect on July 31, 2021, was announced at a meeting of the Board of Trustees last Tuesday evening. Lyons began his role

with the WECDSB as Executive Superintendent of Human Resources in 2015 and took over as Director in October of 2017 following the retirement of Paul Picard. Board Chair Fulvio Valentinis thanked Lyons for his passion and dedicated service to the board and his collaboration with Trustees, citing among his

many accomplishments the acquisition of a new site for a replacement for Catholic Central High School and moving the project forward; succession planning and building greater administrative capacity by encouraging more people to step into leadership positions; and navigating the board through the COVID-19 pandemic. “Every decision Terry has made throughout his entire career has been in the best interest of students and their families,” Valentinis said. “He is an exceptional leader and a great mentor who knows what it takes to build a great team. He has a strong moral compass that has always guided him and his faith defines his decisions. He has been a true champion of Catholic education and he will definitely be

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missed by Trustees, and his many friends and colleagues throughout the system.” Lyons said he is looking forward to spending more time with family and travelling when it is safe to do so again. “This has been the most challenging, but also the most rewarding

part of my career,” said the 57-year-old Lyons. “I was honoured to have the opportunity to serve this school board, our students and their families. I’ve always lived by the credo that we need to be better today than we were yesterday, and better tomorrow then we were today, and I think that has resonated with

so many of our staff who are clearly committed to continually finding new and better ways to help our students succeed.” Valentinis said the next step for the Board will be to launch a thorough search process to find a replacement for Lyons.

Tecumseh Council highlights... Continued from Page 6 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the inspection was conducted remotely by an Ontario Water Inspector and involved a telephone interview and email correspondence with the Town’s Manager Water & Wastewater, who also fills the legislated role of Overall Responsible Operator for the Tecumseh Water Distribution System. The MECP inspector reviewed the Town’s records and documented findings of its inspections; reviewed Water Services Division standard operating procedures; and, conducted independent telephone interviews with Water Services Division staff. Based on the results of both the

reviews and interviews, the MECP inspector prepared his final inspection report that was received by the Town on January 14, 2021. The Town received a 100% inspection rating—the best possible rating achievable. Council commended the Town’s water staff for continuing to provide high quality service and ensuring access to safe drinking water. The next Regular Meeting of Council is Tuesday, February 23, 2021. The meeting is scheduled to be held electronically. The live stream will be available on our website at www.tecumseh.ca. The agenda for the Regular meeting will be made available on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

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Verbeek family sends Valentine’s Day love to Iler Lodge recently, which were delivered to the staff members and residents at Iler Lodge as a way to show some love over the Valentine’s Day weekend. Verbeek was happy to deliver the heart-shaped cookies her grandkids

Photos submitted: Pictured are Councillor Kim Verbeek’s grandkids – Morgyn, Sawyer, and Jordyn – who made cookies for the staﬀ and residents at Iler Lodge.

by Sylene Argent Councillor Kim Verbeek’s family members were busy baking up sweet treats

More Canadians are looking to buy Canadian since pandemic, FCC survey shows submitted to EFP Canadians are more likely to look for Canadian food in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new survey by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). “The events of the past year have shown us that in times of crisis, the Canadian agriculture industry continues to provide safe and reliable food,” said Marty Seymour, FCC’s director of industry relations. “Canadians have noticed and are responding with appreciation for the agriculture and food industry’s ability to adapt, even under difficult circumstances.” In the survey conducted between January 8 and 12, 2021, there is evidence of an emerging shift in what Canadians are doing and thinking about when it comes to buying their groceries. When asked if their behaviour has changed since the start of the pandemic, six out of 10 people (or 58 per cent) said they are more likely to buy Canadian made or grown food, 56 per cent are more likely to look for Canadian made or grown food when they buy groceries, and 50 per cent are more likely to think about how their food is grown. “On February 23, we will be celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day. Each year, the national event celebrates the contributions of Canada’s agriculture and food sectors, sharing the importance of understanding where our food comes from with all Canadians,” Seymour said. “This year’s fifth anniversary celebration is even more meaningful given the challenges producers and Continued on Page 14

– Morgyn, Sawyer, and Jordyn – made, in addition to the cupcakes her mother, Joann Hayes, and son, Alex, made that were sure to let the recipients know they are cared for. This special delivery ensured some of the

residents at the local longterm care centre had sweet treats to enjoy over the Valentine’s Day weekend. “It is just to send some Valentine’s Day love,” Verbeek said.

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*****TUESDAY MARCH 2ND, 10:00AM***** TRACTORS: 02 John Deere 8320 MFWD power shift with duals – only 5710 hrs; 04 John Deere 8120 MFWD power shift with duals – 6060 hours -less than 500hrs on complete engine overhaul; 90 John Deere 4555 MFWD power shift – 7552hrs; 95 John Deere 6400 MFWD with cab & 640 loader – 7366hrs; 87 John Deere 2355 MFWD open station with 245 loader – 8705 hrs; buckets and pallet forks sold separate. COMBINE & HEADS: 04 John Deere 9660 4WD -2738/3885 hrs – JD inspections and repairs done Sept 2020; 15 John Deere 630F Hydra Flex head; JD 893 8R 30” corn head – poly snouts; JD 693 6R 30” corn head – poly snouts; Horst CHC 30’ header cart; extra concaves and parts SPRAYER: 09 John Deere 4830 4wd sprayer – 1000 gal, 100’ boom, 46” tires, 2600 display -4136hrs; 4 - 380/90R46 tires and rims; sprayer tips. GPS EQUIPMENT: John Deere 2630 GS3 Display; JD 1800 display; 2 – JD Greenstar displays; 2 – JD ITC GPS receivers; Outback guidance system; various brackets and cables. PLANTING: 2018 John Deere 1990 CCS 30’ no till drill; JD 1770NT 16R30” planter – only done 3000 acres; JD 1770 12R 30” Conservation planter; 3 bushel hoppers; vacuum meters, trash whippers; planter parts & plates; Gandy 6212 10 cubic foot seeder; JD 71 folding planter frame; #71 planter units and parts; TILLAGE: Kongskilde 9100 25’ vertical till with rolling harrow; John Deere 331 27’ disc; John Deere 1010 25’ C shank cultivator; Phoenix 30’ rotary harrow; Kongskilde 8000 7F trail plow; Unverferth 26’ harrogator; John Deere A1350 1450 6F plow; JD 400 20’ rotary hoe. GRAIN HANDLING: Unverferth Seed Runner 3755XL tri axle seed tender – as new; Unverferth 5000 grain buggy; 4 – RJ 600 gravity boxes with Horst 365 gear; Parker 6255 gravity box with Horst 365 gear; Westfield MK Plus 130-71 swing auger; Westfield MK 100-51 grain auger; 3 – Unverferth 275 gravity boxes and wagons; 2 – J&M gravity boxes and wagons; Westfield 8”x51’ auger; J&M 8”x10” auger; 6”x25” auger; 6”x8’ auger; auger hoppers; Pro Box seed chute; Dickey John GAC Plus & Dole 400 moisture testers; FARM EQUIPMENT: Creekbank/Horst 25’ round bale wagon; Creekbank/Horst 275 16’ wagon with 1600 gallon tank & pump; 300 gallon front tank to fit JD 8000 twenty series; 3400 & 1700 gallon poly tanks; John Deere 3970 forage harvester; JD 3R corn head; JD 2R snapping head; New holland #40 forage blower; Hesston 7012 forage blower; New Idea 3639 t/a manure spreader; New Holland 352 mix mill; Massey Ferguson 15 mix mill; 11’x8’ Martin wagon & flat rack; Martin running gear; 14’ single axle dump trailer; hydraulic fertilizer auger; 15’ Vogel wic weeder – ATV mount; 12’ folding ATV sprayer boom; Depandalite 12KW PTO generator; TRAILERS & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Jamco 20’ 5th wheel livestock trailer; 16’ tandem axle flatbed trailer; Gallagher fencers; fencing supplies; livestock gates; chutes; scales; mineral feeders; toughs; Valmetal 24’ Silo unloader; Farmatic roller mill; COLLECTOR TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT: John Deere 1010C crawler loader/backhoe; John Deere 3020 RC gas tractor; JD 3010 gas STD tractor – rare; JD “MT” & “M” with plow; JD “A” tractor; Allis Chalmers G & WD45 tractors; JD 145H 3F plow; Ferguson 2F plow; Woods 60” belly mower; JD LF-10 lime spreader; JD “CC” cultivator; JD 10-A hammermills SHOP EQUIPMENT ETC: 8000W 13HP gas generator; fuel tanks with pumps; 5th wheel truck hitch; Leer truck topper -fits F250; aluminum truck tool box; sump pumps and hoses; chain binders; new bolt bins; 600W LED lights. TERMS: Payment by cash, Interac, proper cheque, Electronic or wire transfer, Credit accepted with 3% fee. Internet bidding fee of 1.25%. VIEWING: Saturday February 27th or by appointment with Dave 519-931-1516 PICK UP & LOADING: After the auction and March 3rd to 6th 9am to 5pm or by appointment. FOR INFO CALL: Dave McEachren 519-931-1516 Earl McEachren 519-318-0450 John McEachren 519-671-4888

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A GREAT LINE OF WELL KEPT EQUIPMENT SELLING UNRESERVED TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. THE McEACHREN’S ARE LONG TIME RESIDENTS OF THE GLENCOE AREA AND ARE RETIRING FROM FARMING. This will be an online virtual auction, an auctioneer will call the auction over the internet on HiBid & Equipment Facts online bidding platforms. Please see our website for details. Phone and absentee bids will be accepted.

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HELP WANTED ______________________ HELP WANTED: Aphria Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $14.39/hour. Full time hours Monday through Friday. Please apply at careers@aphria.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4. 9-t

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Friday, February 26, beginning to close at 6 PM Selling tractors Case IH MX 240 Magnum, IH 1086, JD 4020, JD ‘M’; combine Case IH 2188 Axial Flow; JD 925F grain head; Case IH 2206 corn head; MF 300 backhoe needs some repair; large gravity wagons; llage; farm primi ves, tools & numerous misc. items. Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com Preview by appointment only, contact Ken DeCook,519-359-2764, Barb Fuller, 519-259-1770 To view catalogue or to register to bid please visit jacobauc ons.hibid.com For further assistance please call Jacob’s oﬃce at 519-348-9896 Terms: e-transfer, approved cheque, Visa, MC, debit, cash 10% buyer premium (capped at $1,000.00 per item when paid by cheque) & HST are in eﬀect. Pick up of items at 21654 Howard Rd., Kent Bridge: Sat. Feb. 27 from 9 to 4. Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561

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Town of Essex Now Accepting Applications for 2021 Summer Jobs Program The Town of Essex is currently accepting applications for our 2021 Summer Jobs program. Eligibility for the program, positions available, job descriptions and online application forms can be found online at:

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If you own property in the Town of Essex, you should have received your interim property tax bill by February 11, 2021. The first installment is due on February 26, 2021 and the second installment is due April 30, 2021.

If you own property in the Town of Kingsville you should have received your 2021 interim tax bill. The tax due dates are as follows:

Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed on the first day of every month at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address.

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processors have faced in the past year,” he said. “We see these survey results as an endorsement by Canadians for the continued support and celebration of a strong agriculture and food industry.” According to the same survey, eight in 10 Canadians believe Canada’s food system and agriculture sector responded well to the pandemic. Most of the respondents (94 per cent) say they are strong supporters of Canada’s agriculture sector and 91 per cent agree Canadian farmers are under appreciated. “It is encouraging to see such a strong endorsement for the efforts of the women and men across Canada who are committed to this unique and valuable industry. The vast majority of Canadians agree that it’s important we have a strong agriculture and food sector to ensure we can continue to be a source of safe, reliable and affordable food,” Seymour said. The survey was conducted for FCC with 2,000 Canadian residents. The margin of error is +/- 2.17 per cent, 19 times out of 20. The data was weighted according to census data to ensure the sample matched Canada’s population. FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $41 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and food. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and food industry. As a self-sustaining Crown corporation, we provide an appropriate return to our shareholder, and reinvest our profits back into the industry and communities we serve. For more information, visit fcc.ca. _________________________________________________________

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KNIGHT, Dorothy Jean (nee Wallace) - It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of Dorothy on Friday, February 12, 2021. She is now reunited with her beloved husband and best friend, Norman (2014). Loving mother of Craig (Mimi), Norma Jean Weaver (Mike Lozonski) (late Brian Weaver), and Jon (Heather). Proud Grandma of Steven Knight (Jessica), Jennifer Rennison (Chris), Sara Weaver Longden (Paul), Terri Lapain (Jason), Heather Douglas (Mike), and Daniel Knight (Kristie), and 11 greatgrandchildren. Dearest sister of Marion Sheridan (late Bob), Helen Fenner (late Bill), Shirley Blackwell (late Munro), late Catherine Brown (Craig), and sisterin-law of late Ethel Webster (late Jack), late Allan Knight (late Virginia), late Pvt. Roger Knight, late Earl Knight (Eadie) (late Grace), late Cliff “Max” Knight (Claire), and Jane Skerritt (late Ted). Many nieces and nephews also survive. Dorothy retired from Sun Parlour School after 20 years teaching children with intellectual disabilities. She was also a CNA graduate. Dorothy was a member of the Woodslee United Church. She was an active member of the Clan Wallace Society world-wide, where she held the office of Commissioner to Canada and convenor. She and Norm enjoyed their many travels to Scotland, U.K., Australia, New Zealand and Italy. She enjoyed needlework, gardening and was an avid history reader. Visitation will take place at Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., on Thursday from 12-4pm. A Funeral Service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will take place from the funeral home on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 1 pm with livestream available on Dorothy’s profile at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and service are limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca All visitors must remain in their cars in our parking lot until their designated time and one of our staff members comes to invite you into our facility. Everyone must wear a mask. If desired, memorial donations made to Woodslee United Church or Hospice would be appreciated. Family and friends may share their condolences online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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$1.3 million in funding available in the South Western Ontario HUB to transform public spaces in response to COVID-19.

submitted to EFP WindsorEssex Community Foundation will be part of an initiative to provide $1.3 Million across South Western Ontario to transform public spaces in response to COVID. This funding is part of the Government of Canada’s new $31 million Healthy Communities Initiative. This investment by the federal government will support community-led organizations in developing local, smallscale infrastructure projects that respond to the immediate needs arising from COVID-19, while building towards a more pandemic-resilient future. The South Western Ontario HUB is being co-led by WindsorEssex Community Foundation, Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation and London Community Foundation, in partnership with Aylmer Area Community Foundation, Sarnia Community Foundation and Sunset Community Foundation supported by Centre Wellington Community Foundation and Dufferin Community Foundation. Organizations are invited to apply for funding between $5,000 and $250,000 to lead projects that help create safe and vibrant public spaces, improve mobility options, and provide digital solutions to help their neighbourhoods or communities navigate the pandemic and look to build back better in the COVID-19 recovery. This could include projects that adapt crosswalks and access to public transport to allow for safe physical distancing, the creation of community gardens, and art installations, and free wifi in targeted public spaces. A variety of community-led Continued on Page 18

What’s Going On... JAN. 29  FEB 28  WINDSORESSEX BLACK HISTORY GUIDE - visitwindsoressex.com/ event/windsor-essex-black-history-guide-2021 FEB. 1  FEB. 28  2021 VIRTUAL POLAR PLUNGE- for Special Olympics Ontario, sponsored by the OPP. Visit www.polarplunge.ca for more information or to sponsor. MARCH 24  ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - at Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W. To book a time and for more info: www.blood.ca. MARCH 30  HARROW BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - at Camoes Portuguese Club, 390 Sinasac Street ,West. Harrow. To book a time and for more info: www.blood.ca. 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.

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are also on line with virtual meetings. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut in and in Hospice and their caregivers. Thank you to all of our front line workers!

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We are not holding church services or Bible Study because of the lockdown, but our Food Bank is still operating. Call Vicki at the church oﬃce, at 519-776-4628, to make an appointment.

Due to current restrictions, we are closed to in-person worship. Our worship ministry has moved online and can be streamed: anchor.fm/bethel-maidstone. Past sermons are also available, in case you missed any. The secretary can be reached in the oﬃce on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 1pm. Our number is (519) 723-2284. You can ﬁnd us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com or email: bmuc@xplornet.ca.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Even though our building is currently closed and all services are suspended until further notice, please know that we are still providing spiritual resources online. Visit our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org) and our social media for updates and worship resources. Messages are checked at the church oﬃce. 519-776-7711. Please stay safe until we can meet again! God Bless.

Essex Christian Reformed Church

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Our church services are note being held while we are in Red Zone. Please be sure to watch us on social media. We are in need of sewers to make more ﬁdget blankets that are given to those with cognitive impairments. If you’re interested in a prayer pouch for yourself or friend, please call the church at 519-839-5303. Stay warm, stay healthy, and be happy.

We invite you to join us online on Sunday morning beginning at 10:00 am. Visit us at www.essexcrc.ca for a link to our Essex CRC Facebook page. Like our page make sure your notiﬁcations are on so you will be the ﬁrst to know when we go live. We will begin our Lenten series called “The Way of the Cross.” On Sunday we will look at the Triumphal Entry: Glimpse of the Glory of Christ from Mark 11: 1 – 11.

Maidstone Cross / Holy Name of Jesus Parish Church submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Welcome back to church! Weekend Mass begins Sunday, February 21st at 8:30am. Reservations for St. Mary’s are required if you are new. Church attendance is limited at 30% capacity and masks are mandatory. Mass will be recorded and viewed on our social media pages for those unable to attend in person. Weekday Masses begin February 23rd. Tax receipts and envelope boxes can be picked up during the week at the parish oﬃce in Essex or after Sunday Mass at the back of the church. Free family Lenten activity packages can be ordered on-line at our website at www.centralessexcatholic.dol.ca. Youth ministries

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Sadly, there is no inside Worship Service in the Church until further notice. Rev. Carl will place his video message on our website: woodsleepastoralcharge.ca. Visit us online for updates and bulletins. Keep safe.

Essex Baptist Church Essex Baptist Church continues to offer ministry to our congregation and community during lockdown. Each week we post a video message from our pastor, Rev. Gary Lidstone, for Sunday Morning on our church website at www.essexbaptist.com. You will find this week’s message and others from the past. The first Sunday of the month is

our communion service and you can participate with us by video from your home. Every Thursday evening we have our online Prayer Night at 7:30 pm and all are welcome to join us. Call the oﬃce with your prayer need or email us and we will pray for you. This meeting is by Zoom and should you wish to join with us, simply send your email address to pastor@essexbaptist.com so we can send you an invitation. If you need someone to pray with you at any time, feel free to contact the church by phone at 519 776 8563 or by email. We care and want to assure you that God cares for you more. May God bless you and keep you all safe.

Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson

Harrow United Church has suspended its services/activities within the building. Video services can be viewed online by visiting our church website. We look forward to worshipping together in 2021 when it is safe to do so. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, who would be pleased to speak with you. The number of Harrow United Church is: 519-738-4223. Please ﬁnd information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org.

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WindsorEssex Community Foundation takes part in new Healthy Communities Initiative... Continued from Page 14

1926 Model T Ford for $75 Mike Windsor of Gravenhurst, Ontario, is the proud owner of a 1926 Model T Ford which he fully restored. His uncle, Paul Dodington, bought the car for $75 in Orangeville, Ontario, in 1954. Paul was a teenager living in Toronto when he expressed Paul Dodington at the wheel of his nephew’s Model T. an interest in finding a brass-rad Model T Ford to restore. His parents had a summer property near Orangeville and so Paul’s mother placed an ad in the Orangeville Banner asking if anyone up that way could help her son find the car he wanted. A man answered the ad. He knew where a brass rad T was in a barn but had to approach the farmer himself because strangers were not welcome. Also, he would require a deposit from the Dodingtons as a down payment to secure the deal. They paid the deposit and were given directions to where the car was supposed to be. After spending a day searching, they realized the man was a scam artist and took him to court to retrieve their deposit. That’s when they discovered this man had pulled the same scheme on other people. He was found guilty and locked up. As Paul and his parents were driving out of Orangeville, they saw a Model T on someone’s front lawn for sale: a 1926 Tudor. Paul bought it on the spot for $75. Unaccustomed to cranking an engine, Paul broke his arm when the engine backfired. The doctor at the local hospital took one look at his arm and said: “That’s a Ford fracture!” After Paul got patched up, his dad drove the Model T to their home in Toronto just after Hurricane Hazel had hit the city. Stalled cars were everywhere but that Model T with its high road clearance sailed right through! Many years later, Paul passed the car on to his nephew, Mike Windsor in Gravenhurst, who gave the car a full restoration. It has now been in the same family over 66 years. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca.

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organizations are eligible to apply, including local governments, charities, Indigenous communities and registered non-profit organizations. C o m m u n i t y Foundations that have formed the South Western Ontario HUB are working alongside Community Foundations of Canada, the Canadian Urban Institute and other partners to serve communities across Canada, including equityseeking groups interested in applying. “Public spaces are the glue to our communities: they enable a feeling of belonging and of social cohesion. They are a big part of what makes communities safe, vibrant and connected” said Tom Touralias, Chair of WECF

“As South Western Ontario faces increased isolation due to COVID-19, the Healthy Communities Initiative will help our community to connect safely and will benefit the mental and physical wellbeing of our residents.” “Organizations across our country have shown creativity and resourcefulness in improvising temporary and longer-lasting solutions that enable people to connect and access public spaces safely. The Healthy Communities Initiative is supporting organizations in the Southwestern Ontario region to bring people together in our communities, both in person and digitally, while respecting public health measures,” Andrea Dicks,

President, Community Foundations of Canada, said. Funding will be distributed in two rounds. The South Western Ontario HUB has approximately $537,000 available in the first round, and $806,000 available in the second round. There is also a national funding application available in both rounds. The application period for the first round of funding closes on March 9, 2021 at 5:00PM PST. A second application period for funding will take place starting in May 2021. To learn how to apply or for more information, please visit online at: www. wecf.ca

Dahl House residents evicted after engineer’s report highlights fire safety issues by Sylene Argent On February 9, one of the Town of Essex’s Chief Building Officials attended the Dahl House property, located in downtown Essex Centre, with an Order to Remedy Unsafe Building and an Order Prohibiting Occupancy of an Unsafe Building. As a result, all 11 tenants of the six-unit apartment building, along with their 15 pets, were required to be out of the apartment facility just three days later, at 4pm on February 12. In November, officials from Essex Fire & Rescue Services were notified of

potential fire hazards at the building and later conducted a joint inspection with the Town’s Building Department. A number of safety concerns related to fire separation and access/egress were discovered. In December, the building’s owner was required to get an engineer or architect to assess the safe exit, HVAC, and fire separation and penetration issues in the building. This order was provided to the building owners and all tenants residing there at the time, a statement from the Town

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Dahl House residents evicted after engineer’s report highlights fire safety issues... Continued from Page 18 of Essex notes. The report created on the matter noted, in the engineer’s opinion, the building was unsafe for occupancy and that tenants should be immediately removed, notes the statement from the Town of Essex. On February 9, the Town’s Chief Building Official received a copy of the report from the engineer. “This was not a decision that the Town of Essex or the Chief Building Official has taken lightly and our hearts go out to all the tenants impacted by the order. As a Town, we have a legislated responsibility to ensure the health and safety of our residents. We recognize the impacts that the order will have on the lives of these tenants, but given the state of the building and the results of the engineer’s report, there were no other options,” the statement from the Town of Essex noted. Dianne Bishop, daughter of the building’s owner, Eugene Dahl, said at this time, the tenants need help. “They need a place to go,” she said, noting anyone with any permanent housing tips can contact her via her social media account. She will be glad to forward the info to the former building’s tenants in need. Some of the former tenants have found somewhere to go, others are still in need to find a place. Bishop was surprised with the eviction. The issue, she said, is that the staircase and walkway are made of wood, and inspectors required it to be made of steel for fire safety purposes. Inspectors also wanted two additional staircases added as fire escapes, she added. Other required upgrades, she said, included adding fire-retardant drywall to a few apartments. She wondered if apartments and

businesses should be inspected yearly, or provided notices to update everyone on new code policies. The required work would have been done, had they known about it, she claimed. She noted the engineer report was late, due to COVID. In December, she said she obtained an engineer to conduct the study three-days after they were told to go through the process. The Town issued the eviction the day after the report was submitted, Bishop said. The building has sold, Bishop said. A party that had been interested in the building prior to the report still went through with the sale. She said the sale went through on Friday, hours after tenants were required to leave. Her father owned the facility for over 30-years. “[We had] two-and-a-half days’ notice to get out in the winter, with COVID,” Bishop said, adding it would have been helpful to have a longer timeframe for the tenants to move. “Everybody’s scrambling,” she said. She spoke of the relationship the tenants have formed over the years, noting one couple has lived in the building for over two-decades. “It is like one big family there. Everybody helps each other. We give each other stuff.” In early December, the statement from the Town of Essex adds, the Town’s Chief Building Official also contacted the City of Windsor’s Housing and Children’s Services division to advise them of the issues at Dahl property. The Town will provide the tenants with available information about local housing resources. The Town has also provided all tenants with a signed letter to assist with priority applications to the Central Housing Registry-Windsor Essex County.

Councillors Bondy, Garon, and Bowman recognize ‘forgotten frontline workers’ with cupcakes

by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, Councillors Sherry Bondy, Joe Garon, and Morley Bowman recognized “forgotten frontline workers,” for their efforts in continuing to serve the community, despite the pandemic. The trio divided up to deliver 100 locally-made cupcakes to area workers in Essex Centre, who

have continued to serve the public, from pouring coffee to stocking shelves at big stores and grocery depots. “We wanted celebrate the forgotten frontline workers, as a way to thank them for their role in getting everyone through the pandemic,” Bondy said. Bondy hosted a similar ‘thank you’ event in

Harrow on Thursday, where she delivered cookies to frontline workers there. The idea behind hosting the ‘thank you’ events, Bondy said, was that Essex Council has done a lot for small business, in regards to advocating for them to the higher tiers of government. But, there was a want to do something for the employees of bigger stores, too. “It was great. I got lots of messages from frontline workers and business owners saying it made their day,” she said. Bondy noted it was a win-win as the goodies were bought and distributed locally. Garon and Bowman each contributed $50 to the “thank you” cupcakes, and Bondy covered the remainder, all out of their own pockets. Bondy noted Kathy Beaudoin also helped with the event, and Bowman distributed his own ‘thank you’ cards along his route, as well.

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Music teacher offering music production at Holy Names - Student wins Beat Battle challenge -

by Garrett Fodor Photos submitted courtesy of Marco Cain While COVID-19 is changing how teachers present school material to students, one teacher and his students are using the change in format to showcase new and creative outlets, and modify the music curriculum by adding production into the mix. For Marco Cain, teaching music is his livelihood, and when the COVID-19 pandemic began, it changed the way he could teach his students at Holy Names High School in Windsor. When the limitation of no in-person instrument performances was implemented, it got Cain to think of incorporating his passion of music production into the curriculum. “Students can take home their instruments to practice and learn virtually, but that isn’t as effective as in-person instruction,” Cain said. “Due to this, I have incorporated the technological and business-side of music, in addition to music theory, music appreciation, and ear training, all of which help one become a better musical artist. In the Ontario curriculum, there is a performance and creation aspect to music.” Cain began getting an interest in music and production in 2009, following Michael Jackson’s death. He remembers seeing a lot of footage of Jackson and his producer, Quincy Jones, creating the Thriller album. Seeing the footage inspired him to begin learning the process of producing music and beats. In 2015, Cain began to distribute his music to licensing companies in hopes of getting a contract. He recalls in 2016 getting his first song placement in 2016 with CNN, the same station that got him interested in the

industry. Fast forward to the present, Cain has produced music for notable projects and networks, including the NBC broadcasts of the Rio and PyeongChang Olympics, the NFL on NBC and CBS broadcasts, the NCAA March Madness broadcast on TBS and CBS, and ESPN. Cain was also recognized by the industry and currently serves as a professional member of the Grammy Academy. He and other members are responsible for nominating artists for Grammy awards. Since making the changes to the semester this year, one of Cain’s students is reaping the benefits and following a similar path to his teacher. Mesho Keryakoz is a grade 10 student at Holy Names and was recently crowned as the winner of Boston-based producer, JJ Lundin’s, Beat Battle. Keryakoz beat out 1100 other producers from all over the world and of all different ages to win the competition and the prize of being featured by JJ Lundin and a brand-new MIDI keyboard from Alesis. “The beat he produced that ultimately led him to a victory is unique,” continued Cain on the 16-year-old’s submission. “Before he started producing the actual beat for the beat contest, I told him that you need to create something that will stand out of the crowd and he did exactly that; combining hip hop, rap, and EDM [Electronic Dance Music].” While Cain notes that Keryakoz has been interested in music prior to the courses, he believes this is just the start of the potential for Keryakoz and other students. Cain said he has been working with Keryakoz since November of 2020. They were first introduced by Keryakoz’s Guidance Councillor, because he was interested in taking music courses at the school. Despite his age, Keryakoz continues to impress Cain with his talent and how he handles himself. In September of 2021, Holy Names High School will offer new music production courses for grades 9-12. The

Cain shows some of the equipment he uses in his day to day life and in the music production industry.

courses will feature hands-on learning and production, while also learning the promotion and business-side of the industry. “Students will receive professional development in music production, audio engineering, music marketing, as well as music management and administration. The beginning of the program is set up to provide students with a comprehensive spectrum of skills, abilities, and knowledge. Meanwhile, the latter of the program is structured to provide students with professional experiences that will challenge them to apply the skills and knowledge gained to achieve their fullest potential.” Cain said, as an educator, seeing one of his students succeed is incredible and rewarding, comparing it to having a song of his own receive a major song placement. “Ever since university, a goal of mine was to create a specialized music production program in the high school setting to help students learn what it took me years to learn on my own,” Cain said. “To know that future students will have this opportunity, whether they have professional aspirations in a career of music production, or if they just want to take the course for fun and learn something new and cool, is very fulfilling.”

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