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Thursday, January 27, 2022
Vol. 142
A LOOK INSIDE
Issue No. 03
Essex woman wins the Brentwood Lottery dream home
Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche appointed to top position on Essex Council PAGE 2 ______________ Personnel Committee to makes two recommendations for Council consideration PAGE 3 _______________ CTMHV draws winning car raffle ticket PAGE 11 _______________ Special Feature: Town of Essex looks ahead PAGE 14 _______________ Red Raiders Retrospective Where are they now? featuring Justin Orton PAGE 22 _______________
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Photo submitted by Brentwood Recovery Home. by Garrett Fodor For many, winning the lottery is nothing but a daydream – but for one local couple, that dream has become a reality. While some people have lucky numbers or special traditions, when it comes to the Brentwood Lottery, for Essex’s Mariette Campeau and her husband, Clifford, none of those apply. They are first-time buyers and supporters of the lottery, and came out the winners of this year’s grand prize home, which was built by Lakepoint Homes. “We were actually watching the lottery drawing online and
the last number came up. And, we looked at our number and they said our number,” Campeau recalled. “We still didn’t believe it at the time, because it’s not something that happens, within minutes they announced my name and called us, and we still didn’t believe it.” Last Wednesday, the local couple verified the ticket, and were tasked with a decision of taking the dream home, located at 146 Summer Street in Belle River – valued at over $750,000 – or taking the $600,000 cash. For the couple, the decision was not a difficult one.
“We thought for a minute, but at the end of the day, we decided to take the cash,” Campeau said. “The money, it’ll help with our retirement, do some updates to our existing home, and we’ll be able to give some to our family and charities as well. The home was beautiful, but we just thought it was not for us.” The Brentwood Lottery offered tickets sold from October 1 to December 31. The grand prize drawing was on January 15. Prizes for the Brentwood Lottery ranged from cash to vehicles, and the grand prize of a brand-new home.
The Brentwood Lottery has been an annual fundraiser for 30-years, and serves to raise money for the Brentwood Recovery House. The proceeds of the lottery help fund programs the facility offers, along with upkeep and other costs. Since opening over 55-years ago, the Brentwood Recovery House has assisted over 20,000 people who have struggled with addiction. According to Brentwood Executive Director, Elizabeth Dulmage, 2021 marked the most successful year to date for the annual lottery, with over 50,000 tickets sold. Dulmage credited the generosity from community members, who have helped to make this year’s edition of the event so successful, noting without the support it would not have been possible. She is looking ahead and is very excited for the planning process for the 2022 edition. Looking ahead to the next edition of the ‘Dream Home Lottery,’ Campeau notes they will support it once again. “With this lottery, they have helped so many people and there are so many great prizes from cars and cash to the dream home,” Campeau said. “Win or lose, at the end of the day, we will continue to support Brentwood and the great work they do. We will buy for years to come and are very grateful to them.”
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Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche appointed to top position on Essex Council
- special meeting to be scheduled to decide how to fill now vacant Deputy Mayor position by Sylene Argent On Monday evening, Essex Council met virtually to decide how to move forward in filling the recently vacated mayoral position. During the meeting, Essex Council moved to appoint an individual to the vacant mayoral position, and selected Deputy Mayor Richard to take on that responsibility. After entering a guilty plea to the charge of having induced or procured a person to vote when that person was not entitled to do so, contrary to section 89(d) of the Municipal Actions Act, at Provincial Court on Friday, January 7, Larry Snively resigned as Mayor for the Town of Essex the following Wednesday. On Monday, January 17, Essex Council hosted a special meeting to discuss the matter, and Council unanimously approved a motion to declare the position as vacant, as required through the Municipal Act, and to host the special meeting to discuss the matter further. On Monday evening, Council was tasked with deciding to either host a by-election, with the most efficient date being April 25, 2022, or appoint someone to the mayoral position from either the remaining sitting members of
Council, from the candidate list from the 2018 election, or to undergo a call for applications, or through an “at large” nomination process. “The decision as to how to fill a Council vacancy is a decision to be made by Council and Council alone,” Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Robert Auger, said on Monday evening. In the process of narrowing down the options as a way to move forward, Council first eliminated the option to hold a by-election. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said his constituents have been loud and clear in thinking a byelection was not necessary. This left appointing someone to the position by appointment, but how to do so still needed to be determined. Meloche then asked each Council member if they wanted to appoint someone from Council or outside Council. Councillor Steve Bjorkman believed the appointee should come from the Council table as there are too many things going on at the municipal and County levels. Councillor Sherry Bondy leaned towards appointing the last election’s runner-up, Ron Rogers – who has stated he would be interested in taking on the position – she said this meets the intent
of the Municipal Act as the shortest and straightest line to fill the vacancy. It would also not give an unfair advantage to any current member of Council in the general election this fall. Councillors Morley Bowman, Joe Garon, Chris Vander Doelen, and Kim Verbeek were in favour of appointing from within Council, citing a variety of reasons, including the short-time frame and doing what was in the best interest of the Town and its business over the next several months. Meloche vacated the Chairperson’s position for the meeting to note the mayor’s position needs to be held by someone who can hit the ground running, and he believes that will be difficult to do by someone not currently on Council. Based on the comments from Council, Bjorkman made a motion that Council take nominations for the mayoral position from current sitting members of Council, which was passed. Bondy was opposed. Bowman nominated Meloche for the mayoral position, with Vander Dolen supporting. Bondy asked how Meloche felt about using “re-elect” on election signs this coming fall, if he were appointed to the mayor position and then ran for the
top position in the coming municipal election. Meloche said he would take that under thought. Garon nominated Bondy, noting she has expressed desire to become Mayor. Verbeek supported it. Bondy thanked her nominators, but declined. “I will wait 273 days,” she said. In a recorded vote, all were in favour of nominating Meloche to the mayoral position, except Bondy who was opposed. Motion passed. Meloche consented to the nomination. Council then passed a by-law to confirm the nomination for the balance of the Current Term of Council, effective immediately. Bondy was opposed. Council then declared the Deputy Mayor position as vacant, under Section 259(d) of the Municipal Act, as a result of the member being appointed to the mayoral position. Council shall, within 60-days, decide to appoint someone to this vacancy or hold a by-election. In addition, Council voted in favour of directing the Clerk to call another special meeting to discuss how to fill the vacancy of the Deputy Mayor position. The meeting will more than likely be held on Monday, January 31 at 6pm.
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Personnel Committee to makes two recommendations for Council consideration - that the Town’s Respectful Workplace Policy apply to committee members, language in the Staff Training and Development Policy be updated regarding education by Sylene Argent On Friday, the Town of Essex’s Personnel Committee passed two policy updates, and these recommendations will be forwarded to Essex Council in the near future for possible official adoption. In regards to the first matter discussed at Friday’s meeting, the Personnel Committee moved to recommend Council adopt the newly updated Respectful Workplace Policy, which will now apply to not only staff, Council members, contract workers, and volunteer firefighters, but also volunteers on Town of Essex Committees. The Report to Council on the matter, which Manager of Human Resources, Brandi Sieben, prepared, notes the Town’s Respectful Workplace Policy does not currently apply to members serving on a
Committee of Council. “Committee members directly interact with Town of Essex staff, and it is important to set expectations and standards of behavior to ensure a respectful and safe work environment,” she said. “We have a lot of committee liaisons who are [Town employees,” Sieben stated. “So, for us, it is just making sure we can set the behavioural expectations for committee members as well.” The policy update helps to note to the committee volunteers, their meetings are still a work environment for Town staff. The policy also applies to how committee members treat each other, as well. “The Town of Essex is committed to providing and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, free from any
forms of harassment or violence and respects the dignity, self-worth, and human rights of every individual,” the Report to Council notes. The Personnel Committee then passed a motion to recommend Essex Council also adopt the updated Staff Training and Development Policy. The Report on the matter notes the Town’s Staff Training and Development Policy does not currently provide language regarding educational courses. “The updated policy defines both training and educational courses and provides provisions of the eligible costs and reimbursement process.” It adds that tuition assistance is also a tool that can be used for recruitment and retention efforts, as well as succession planning. “I wanted to make sure we could address
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Moving forward in filling vacant Council seats
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Essex Council had a big decision to make on Monday evening, as members had to agree on how to move forward in filling the vacancy of the mayoral position after Larry Snively resigned. This is the second time in as many Terms of Council that the representatives at this municipal decision-making table have had to decide how to move forward to fill a vacant Council seat. In July of 2017, Colchester rep, Bill Caixeiro, resigned as well, which resulted in a by-election being held. Council could have voted for a byelection or to appoint someone, either currently on Council or from within the community, to the mayor position. Ultimately, the majority of Council voted to appoint an individual to the position, and decided on current Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche. This leaves his position now vacant, and Council will now have to fill his former role in the near future. Democracy is something I’ve always regarded as a privilege and a right. I would typically want to move forward with a by-election to fill a vacant Council seat. I think, however, the right thing to do to move forward in this case was to appoint someone to the position. With only around ninemonths left to this Term of Council, and with the Clerk noting a late April election would likely take place, a byelection just wasn’t practical. It was a further tough decision to appoint someone, as there were a few viable options. I have always been an advocate for
doing the right thing, but often what one person believes is the right thing, someone else has a different opinion on how to move forward. And, I suppose that is one of many reasons why there is a Council table, with seven or eight individuals, who are to collaborate and discuss options before making those big decisions. Some people may think it is easy to be a representative, but it comes with many challenges and struggles. It goes beyond having to debate people who disagree with you, which is even more difficult today with social media than it was years ago. Often, those who run for an elected position have their personal lives excruciatingly examined by people they’ve never even met. And, if elected, all of their decisions are scrutinized as well. That comes with the territory, and something those who decide to make their lives public know they are getting into. I have always been someone who likes to look at the big picture, and though I may not often agree with the conclusions some people might come to on certain subjects, I try to understand at the very least how it is they got there. I have said it in this column before, I love that the Essex Council meetings are streamed online. This allows residents to watch their Council members in action while the meetings are taking place live, from the comfort of their own home, or watch it at a time that’s convenient to them. And judging by the number of views the meetings get, I’d say we have many
residents locally who are actively engaged in their local politics, and I think that is great. In fact, it makes me happy. When I put together my Council notes, I try to do as thorough of a job as I can to not only lay out the facts, but to capture the voice of the Councillors on either side of each matter. I also divide each topic into subcategories, so residents can easily read through the Council notes and find matters that are important to them. And, if there is a need for more information, they can then head onto the Town of Essex YouTube page, and watch the meeting in its entirety for themselves. I often think about things we take for granted, because they are readily available to us. And one of the things I think we often forget to appreciate is our ability to have a say in our politics. That is not something that is enjoyed everywhere in the world. If we don’t like something, we can exercise our ability to write a letter to the editor in this paper, contact our decision-makers directly, or even speak at a Council meeting on a matter that means something to us. That is something we should never take for granted. Life can get busy, and people can become easily disengaged with what is going on at any level of government. So, to see the engagement is thrilling for me.
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When is it time to get help for your mental health? Sourced - News Canada Canadians’ perception of mental health has come a long way. Far from the stigma that once made people feel ashamed to admit to experiencing mental health issues, nowadays it’s common for people to seek out supports and treatment. Professional services benefit those struggling with mood and emotions, substance use, life changes, and, especially in the past year and a half, feelings of isolation and anxiety during the pandemic. Here are some signs that it’s time to seek help: 1. It’s affecting your daily routine. - If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the thought of returning to your pre-pandemic life, or fearful to even test the waters with what you are comfortable with, it might be time to seek professional help. A healthy dose of fear is normal, but when it’s preventing you from functioning in your daily life, it’s a good idea to find out why. 2. You’re feeling extreme emotions, or nothing at all. - Anxiety, fear, hopelessness, and anger are all perfectly acceptable, especially during hard times. But if you’re feeling overcome with too many emotions and your mind is racing a hundred miles per minute with stress, it can lead to
serious health concerns. At the same time, losing interest in the activities and hobbies that brought you joy and feeling unmotivated can also be indicators of something much more serious. 3. You’re withdrawing from friends and loved ones. - Spending time alone is normal and can be therapeutic and calming. Introverts might even feel energized from spending some time solo. But if you’re withdrawing from your social circles altogether or feel nervous about reaching out to your friends and family, you might need some extra support. Therapy can help you understand why you’re dealing with these feelings, and help you get set on the right foot in reclaiming your social and mental health. Fortunately, there are many virtual services you can access from your own space. If you’re ready to get started on your wellness journey, the Wellness Together Canada portal offers free, reliable information and 24/7 support. Here, you can access self-assessment tools or choose to connect with peer support, social workers, psychologists, and other professionals via confidential text sessions or phone calls. Support is just a call or click away. Find more information at wellnesstogether.ca.
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Qualities to look for in a post-retirement job
The notion of relaxing on a beach all day in one’s golden years is still a retirement dream for millions of adults across the globe. But many individuals also harbor a desire to keep working after retiring. Whether it’s a volunteering gig or a part-time job retirees are looking for, certain qualities can make an opportunity uniquely suited to a post-retirement job. • Flexibility: Retirees may be looking to contrib-
ute to their communities or simply earn a little spending money, but they will likely still want the freedom to travel or spend time with their families whenever they choose. So flexibility is something to look for in a post-retirement job. This is what makes consultant work so attractive to retirees. In-person hours may not be required of consultants, who can then offer their input while visiting their grandchildren or
traveling the world. • Socialization: Though the ability to work from home can make it easier for retirees to earn some extra money, some seniors aren’t concerned about their finances but want to work so they can get out of the house. In that case, look for a job that offers the opportunity to socialize and meet new people. Socializing as an older adult is a great way to fend off loneliness. In addition, one
study published in 2007 in the journal of the American Public Health Association found that social support networks have a positive effect on cognition among older adults. So a postretirement job that enables retirees to socialize could delay or reduce the severity of age-related cognitive decline. • Engagement: A job seniors find engaging also is more likely to provide the types of benefits seniors are looking for in post-retirement work. For example, researchers at Boston College’s Sloan Center on Aging and Work found that seniors who find a job or volunteering opportunity truly engaging are more likely to benefit psychologically from those experiences than those whose post-retirement work is not engaging. If seniors find themselves simply going through the motions with
their post-retirement work, they can look for opportunities that they can be more enthusiastic about. • Pressure-free: Regardless of what retirees did for a living prior to calling it a career, chances are they dealt with workrelated stress. In fact, the American Stress Institute reports that 83 percent of workers in the United States suffer from workrelated stress, while Statistics Canada reports that 62 percent of Canadian workers say work is their main source of stress. After a lifetime of confronting
work-related stress, individuals who want to work in retirement should look for pressure-free opportunities. This is an important quality, as the ASI indicates that stress has been linked to increased rates of heart attack, hypertension and other disorders. The right postretirement job may differ from what individuals looked for during their careers. Various qualities can combine to make for a post-retirement gig that benefits seniors in myriad ways.
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County Council approves utilizing $2M additional OCIF funding to complete future road works this year by Sylene Argent During its meeting last Wednesday evening, County Council approved the expenditure of an additional $2,082,590 in the 2022 Road Rehabilitation Program, and further approved the additional expenditure be funded by the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). Allan Botham, Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services, explained the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure provides financial support to small and medium sized municipalities to renew and rehabilitate core infrastructure, through the OCIF program. This year, following the 2022 Budget presentation, the Ministry informed the County of Essex of the 2022 formula allocation. The Report to County Council notes, typically,
OCIF funding is used to renew, rehabilitate, or replace core infrastructure of roadways. The County of Essex has an ongoing rehabilitation program. He noted it is a five-year rolling program, called “The State of Good Repair.” The annual rehabilitation program supports the principles and objectives in the County’s Asset Management Plan. Botham noted County Administration recommended the additional OCIF funding provide an opportunity to bring forward future road rehabilitation segments into the current construction year. Projects proposed are on County Road 8, from County Road 37 to Highway 77; County Road 11, from County Road 8 to 1 km south of South Talbot; County Road 27, from County Road 8 northerly 350m; and County Road 23, from Gosfield Townline to County
Road 8. Two projects are also proposed on County Road 50, from Conservation Blvd. to Cedar Creek, and from Lombard to Park. This totals what Administration estimates to be the 2022 OCIF funding allocation, Botham said. Earlier this month, Town of Essex Council decided what to do with its additional $911,000 of OCIF funding while discussing the 2022 Budget. Members voted $500,000 will go towards reserve for County Road 50 paved shoulders, $70,000 will be used for sidewalks for Bell and Thomas, $120,000 will go towards a sidewalk trail for Irwin Avenue - between County Road 34 and Gosfield Townline, $160,000 will be used to fund the engineering for Walnut Street, which left $61,741 to be put in reserve for future work on Irwin Avenue.
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individual receives a telephone call or an email asking for this information, or requesting payments from the CBSA, it is a scam. If this happens, please ignore, hang up, don’t answer the text or email and report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. The public should look out for fraudulent webpages and mobile applications posing as ArriveCAN or the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) and asking for money. ArriveCAN is free and secure and is the official Government of Canada platform to provide your mandatory information before and after entering Canada. An application for an Electronic Travel Authorization can only be made and paid for through the official Government of Canada website. An eTA is electronically linked to a traveller’s passport and costs $7 CAD. It is important to be vigilant. These calls, emails, and
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MP hosts New Year’s Levee Drive-Through to connect with residents by Sylene Argent Essex MP Chris Lewis spent his Sunday afternoon outside his constituency office to host a New Year’s Levee drive-through. The event allowed constituents the opportunity to connect with their representative at the House of Commons to voice concerns, talk policy, and provide feedback. “It has been so difficult to connect with folks,” Lewis said as to why he hosted the event, which Essex Riding residents
were able to attend if they reserved a spot ahead of time. Lewis does spend quite a bit of time connecting with businesses, however, “It is one thing to go across the county to meet with businesses and enhance those opportunities, but it is so, so, difficult to have these ones-on-ones.” Whether constituents voted for him or not is irrelevant, Lewis said. “Our door and our office have remained open,” as COVID restrictions have allowed. “I wanted to have an
opportunity for people to come and connect with me; to hear what their struggles are, to hear what they’re happy about, to hear what they are very, very concerned about,” Lewis noted. “It is just about taking every opportunity possible to ensure people’s voices are heard.” On January 31, the House of Commons will be back in session. “And I wanted to have the most recent information from or constituents – from those who were able to show up – to hear their voice and bring it to Ottawa.” Over the course of the two-hour event, Lewis said he heard about a widevariety of topics, with the most brought up subject being affordability. “The cost of living is absolutely the number one thing I heard today, whether it be the cost of housing or the lack of
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housing,” he said, adding concerns also surrounding being able to find a place to rent, and the cost for that. Food supply chain issues, concerns with the trucking industry, vaccination mandates, and pandemic lockdowns, were all topics he heard on from residents who are frustrated. “I heard a lot about mental health as well, in that people are very concerned about some of their loved ones, some of their friends, who are struggling on that front,” Lewis said. “There were honestly so many deep discussions today, very good discussions. It is very important we are talking about these [issues].” The biggest take away from the event, he said, is that people are continuing to struggle, in addition to small and medium sized businesses. Lewis said he is looking forward to attending the National Council meeting this week, where all the Conservative MPs come
together, and talk about what things are looking like regionally and how they can be a collective voice. The Ontario caucus got together on Monday morning. “Through that discussion, we are going to pick the top three or five things that, jointly, are all affecting us,” he said. “We are going to, very strategically, bring those thoughts to the House of Commons and ensure the Trudeau Government hears us loud and clear.” Through his capacity as the Conservative AutoCaucus Chairperson and
Deputy Shadow Minister for Labour, Lewis is continuing to think about electric vehicles and battery manufacturing, and how to ensure EssexWindsor is a leading producer. He urged Riding residents to stay-tuned to learn about the Private Member’s Bill he plans to bring to the table in the very near future, and it will have to do with labour. “I am super excited to get back to Ottawa and get busy, and move this thing forward,” Lewis said.
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Essex Gospel hosting five-week Wellness Matters session
by Sylene Argent On Monday evening, Essex Gospel Community Church hosted its first of
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sessions will take place on five consecutive Monday evenings, at the local Church. Those interested can also participate online, as the sessions will be live streamed. The first session’s theme was “Health for Your Whole Being: Body, Soul, Mind, and Spirit.” It was presented with Life Coach, Joy Presland. Sessions will continue on to deal with anxiety, depression, conflict
resolution, and selfcare. Pastor Brent Horner said the Church community, like everyone, is experiencing some of the pains that have been going on through the pandemic over the past two-years. “We have, as a Church, particularly have experienced the separation because we are down to 30 percent capacity. We have a lot of people who have been away from their friends. So, there is a lot of social disruption,” Horner said. Even though individuals can catch services held at Essex Gospel Community Church online, “One thing they can’t catch all the time is the connection with other people,” he commented. He said early in the pandemic, before vaccines became available, there were seniors with the Church who were isolated to the point where they were only seeing one or two people for almost a year. “That has taken a toll on
people.” The Church is also aware, because of different opinions on government regulations in regards to the pandemic, it has caused problems in homes and between friends. “We realize people need a strategy on how to talk about important things, or not talk about them,” he said. “That is one of the things the seminar is covering. Overall, Horner noted, “As the government says, ‘we are all in this together,’ regardless of what your opinion is. It affects us all. And we just want to be a help to the community, whether you are church folk or you are not church folk. This is good for everybody.” The Church, he said, is not looking to preach at people, “Just helping people with a very practical physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional need that they have. We just want to be a help.”
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Horner noted the Church is partnering with Life Coaches and Counselors to host the sessions. Linda Lord, a Life Coach with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy, will facilitate two of the sessions. The first one will focus on family communication when there has been divisiveness as a result of COVID and all of its tumbling-out effects, such as vaccinations, lockdowns, and isolation. The second workshop she will be involved in is the one that will focus on selfcare. Trying to ensure selfcare measures in one’s life can come across as being selfish, though Lord does not agree with that. “I always use the analogy of when we fly on an airplane, they teach us to put our own oxygen mask on first, and then to be of assistance to others.
Because, if we can’t breathe, we are of no use. “It is hard to prioritize selfcare, when there are so many other things going on,” she said. Her first piece of advice for individuals struggling to prioritize self-care is to stop and breathe. “Take a nice deep breath and get present to where you are, what you can have any influence over and what you can’t,” she said, adding breathing exercises have been very helpful since the beginning of time. “Because when we connect to our breath, we are connecting to the present.” Lord is looking forward to using her 25-years of experience as a Life Coach to facilitate the workshops and connect with the participants. “I am really appreciative to be part of a series of workshops
that is proactive, reaching out into the community and saying ‘we recognize this was a difficult and challenging time and you are not alone,’” Lord said. Those who are interested in learning more or watching the seminars online, can do so by logging onto w w w. e s s e x g o s p e l . com/wellness-mattersworkshops. Horner noted the sessions can be watched as they are streamed live on Monday evenings at 7pm, or viewed after the fact. Those interested in getting more information, or would like to preregister to attend in person, can call the Church at 519-776-4667. Pre-registering to attend in person is necessary, so the Church can pre-screen. While in session, Horner said participants will need to wear a mask the entire time and practice physical distancing. ed
CTMHV draws winning car raffle ticket by Sylene Argent On New Year’s Eve, volunteers and staff members with the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) mix the thousands of tickets sold for the 2020/2021 raffle car to draw one winning ticket. That evening, Cottam’s Doug Coussens was sitting at home, knowing the raffle was taking place. He could not believe his luck when he learned his ticket was the one drawn that evening and
that he would be taking home the grand prize, a white 1962 Ford Thunderbird. He said the win was a surreal experience. Coussens said he has always been a classic car buff, and could not be more excited to drive his new Thunderbird around this coming summer. He has every intention to attend car shows to show off his new ride, especially the ones
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hosted on the grounds at the CTMHV. As a supporter for the CTMHV for over a decade, Coussens said he is a perpetual car raffle ticket buyer, and was thrilled this was his year. Typically, the CTMHV hosts a New Year’s Eve Party, at which the car raffle ticket is drawn. The past two events, however, were cancelled, due to COVID. “This time, I hit the jackpot,” he said, adding
he was shocked when he learned he would be taking this classic, automotive beauty home. He noted a previous car raffle had a different model Thunderbird up for grabs, and his ticket was just two numbers away from the one drawn. Coussens said he had classic cars when he was younger. After he got married and had kids, “I couldn’t play with the toys anymore,” he joked. As a retiree, he is ready to get
back into this hobby. He said he has been a long-time supporter of the village because it is a special place to visit. “If you go out there enough times to help out, this comradery with everybody there, it grows on you.” Typically, the CTMHV hosts a car raffle every year, with the proceeds going to its Children’s Education Program – which provides hands-on learning experience to youths. The 2020 ticket
draw was granted an extension to be instead drawn in 2021, due to the pandemic. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic protocols and restrictions, the facility was unable to host that program in 2020, CTMHV’s Vice Chairperson, Marvin Baumgartner, noted. He hopes the program will be up and running again in 2022. Baumgartner credited the organization’s Secretary, Cassandra Marujo, with getting the raffle car ticket sales rolling this year. When she took over the raffle ticket sales, “It became very successful,” he said. “She did a fantastic draw. She had several people helping her, going to different venues, with the vehicle, to sell tickets. It actually turned out to be a lot more successful than we were anticipating.” “My strategy was to try and reach different people,” Marujo said. “We went to a lot of different places since June when
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I took over raffle sales.” She said volunteers visited locations, and attended events, in Leamington, Kingsville and Essex, and tried to advertise when they could. The CTMHV, Baumgartner said, is looking at different avenues in regards to how it will fundraise for the Children’s Education Program in 2022. “There’s a lot of ideas being kicked around right now.” Looking ahead, Baumgartner said the CTMHV has a flea market planned for April. The Museum’s annual events are already being preplanned, he said, in addition to plans with scouts and other organizations. They are moving forward with an open-mind, ready to adhere to restrictions as event dates near.
In addition, Baumgartner said the CTMHV is looking to implement new programs this year and plans to offer things to do, like showing off traditional craftsmanship through live demonstrations. “We’ve got a tonne of new ideas, and we’ve got a lot of new members, who have just recently joined,” he said, adding the Museum wants the older members to come back to enjoy the facility they helped to operate in the past. The CTMHV is also preparing to launch a brand-new website, which will be sure to help show off all it offers to the community and visitors, in addition to its efforts in preserving automotive history.
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Family Literacy Day on January 27 encourages families to embrace the outdoors submitted to EFP Families, libraries and literacy groups across the country are getting ready to once again celebrate the annual Family Literacy Day, which takes place on January 27th. This year’s theme is “Learning in the Great Outdoors”, which encourages families to make outdoor time fun family learning time all while enjoying the wonders of Canada’s Great Outdoors. Spending time in nature provides many benefits, not just for bodies, but for minds too. Scientists suggest that exposure to nature improves a child’s ability to learn and can even improve grades, especially in disadvantaged children. Experiments indicate that teaching in an outside setting using traditional methods improves retention. This retention is effective across a broad student population and can occur in a variety of subject areas, such as biology and math. After two difficult years spending
much time indoors physically distancing, this year’s Family Literacy Day theme encourages Canadians to get outside and exercise both their minds and bodies together as a family. “Literacy and learning as a family should always be made a priority, since spending time together daily as a family can help increase the literacy skills of both children and adults,” says Elizabeth Robinson, Director of Programs at ABC Life Literacy Canada. “There are many opportunities for teachable moments when spending time outdoors. Whether it’s learning about a tree on your street, calculating the distance on a walk, or using snow to conduct a fun science experiment, learning is all around us.” Created in 1999 by ABC Life Literacy Canada, Family Literacy Day aims to encourage reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Each year, groups across the country take part
by hosting events that include fun-filled learning activities. Award-winning Canadian author and modeling clay illustrator Barbara Reid is once again acting as Honourary Chair of Family Literacy Day. Reid will be hosting a virtual event for families across the country that will include a demonstration on how to use clay to create a picture. “I am very excited to partner once again with ABC Life Literacy to spread the word about the importance of family literacy,”
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by Sylene Argent The Development Services Department at the Town of Essex already has a full to-do list of projects its staff members are tasked to complete in 2022. Director of Development, Lori Chadwick, said the three departments – planning services, economic development, and building services/ by-law enforcement – she oversees at
the Town of Essex will be busy in the coming year. High-level projects that touch all three departments, include presenting the draft form of the new Development Standards Manual, a technical document, to Council on January 31, for future consideration of adoption. This document, Chadwick said, will help developers and builders know of technical specifications for sidewalks, driveways, water surface, or stormwater management in regards to the Town’s standards. In February, Chadwick continued, an annual major development presentation will be made to Council that will provide an overview for projects for the coming year and beyond. This year, Developmental Services will launch an e-service, so residents and developers can submit building applications for residential, industrial, and commercial projects online Staff is trying out the service with certain developers to work out the kinks, Chadwick said. In the Planning Division, staff will commence the initiation of creating a new Official Plan for the Town of Essex. This document sets the tone on how to use the land in the Town of Essex over the next 25-years. Through the document, policies are set for
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with zoning and licensing. Through the Economic Development office, Chadwick said the Town recently received a grant to hire a Main Street Ambassador for Essex Centre and Harrow for a one-year contract. It is hoped to have this individual in place for early February.
In addition, there are $10,000 grants that ten businesses will be able to tap into. More information about those grant dollars will be forthcoming. This year, Economic Development will also prepare a business retention and expansion strategy. This will go beyond the main street business corridors. The Town will work with a consultant to
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HARRIS, Peter “Pete” - passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Windsor Regional Hospital Ouellette Campus. Loving husband of Kim (nee Pearson). His children, Chris Harris (Jeannie) and Corina House (Dave), were his biggest joy. Along with his grandchildren, Lu Harris and Josslyn House. He will also be remembered by his daughter-in-law, SuYoung. Dearest son-in-law of Merle and Athnee Pearson. Survived by his brother, Stephen, and predeceased by his siblings, Frederick, Donald, Cora, and Jeanette. Dear brother-in-law of Jeff Pearson and Vickie Burkholder (Brian). Cherished uncle of Kert Zijlstra, Steve Zijlstra (Lillian), and many other nieces and nephews. Pete was a faithful member of Harvest Bible Church and had many friends there. He had a passion for cars and enjoyed many years as a mechanic. “Chevys are the best.” He had a gift for making everyone feel special. His quick wit and amazing sense of humour will be missed greatly. The family would like to give special thanks to the wonderful nurses and PSWs who cared for Pete, especially Nurse Gwen. Visitation was held at Harvest Bible Church, 2001 Spring Garden Road, Windsor on Sunday and continued on Monday, January 24, 2022 until time of Funeral Service, celebrating Pete’s life. To view the service from home, please visit the link provided on Pete’s web page. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). To view the service online, share memories, photos, or make a donation online, you may visit www. reidfuneralhome.ca
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We would like to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy for the recent passing of Linda; a beloved mom, gramma, great-gramma, sister, aunt, and friend. We received so many wonderful cards, touching condolences, meals, donations, and beautiful arrangements. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful family and friends. Thank you so much to Tony and the staff at Kennedy Funeral Home for their sincere compassion and guidance. All of these many acts of kindness have touched our hearts and we are forever grateful.
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Finance Committee meeting discusses Essex Community Partnership Fund applications by Sylene Argent On Monday, the Town of Essex’s Finance Committee met to discuss the applications received through the annual Essex Community Partnership Fund. The Finance Committee had $102,500 in the Essex Community Partnership Fund reserve to distribute to the applicants, based on their individual requests. The Finance Committee passed the majority of the requests submitted into the Essex Community Partnership Fund. These recommendations the Finance Committee made will go before Essex Council on February 7 to be considered for formal adoption. In the Committed Donations category, the Finance Committee approved the two requests made; one in the amount of $1,649 to support the operation of the Colchester Guardian, and $25,000 to support Heritage Essex in operating the historic Essex Train Station. Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer, Kate Giurissevich, noted Co-An park used to be funded through this category, but is now funded though the Town’s Community Service Operating Budget. Through the Annual Donations Category, the Finance Committee approved the following: • The Essex Retirees’ Social Club request of $12,858, which was consistent with last year’s application. This constitutes $8,858 in cash to assist with operations of the senior centre, plus an in-kind grant of $4,000 for grass cutting and snow removal. • The Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) requested $1500 in a cash donation for its 2021 50th anniversary celebration that will take place in 2022. As part of that, the club would like to restore several books and documents for the event. The request amount is consistent with the previous year.
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• The Harrow Electric Eels Aquatic Team (HEAT) requested $1600 of an in-kind donation to waive the annual insurance amount at a private pool. The team uses the Town’s insurance provider. The request is consistent with the previous year. In addition, the Kingsville Essex Associated Band requested $12,500; $10,000 in a cash donation to support operations and $2500 in-kind for rental space. This is an increased request. Last year, the band was approved $8,000.00; $5,000 in cash, $3000 in-kind. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche suggested providing what the Band received last year. The Finance Committee will also ask for reasoning behind the increased request and review it again in the future if further information is received. In the Ad-Hoc Donations category, the Finance Committee approved the following: • $4,598.16 of in-kind waiver of rental space for the Canadian Blood Services at the Essex and Harrow Arena for their clinics. • The Harrow and Colchester South Chamber’s request for $1000 cash for its 2022 New Year’s event. • The Harrow Hockey Moms request of $515.56 for an in-kind waiver of rent for the Harrow Arena for its annual equipment sale. In addition, the Community Support Centre of Essex County requested a $20,000 cash donation to reach further into Essex and Harrow areas. Tracey Bailey, CEO, said COVID has increased isolation at home, especially for residents in more rural areas, like Harrow and Colchester. The organization is looking at completing a needs analysis with clients. “We want to do a needs analysis to ask residents what they Continued on Page 24
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Welcome to Essex CRC either in-person or online. Please join us each Sunday at 10am. All COVID-19 safety protocols are in place. Or, you may join us online, Sundays at 10am. Visit us at www.essexcrc. ca for a link to our social media page for upcoming services. At this time, we cannot offer nursery supervision or Sunday school. Come be part of the community! Our ‘Take-abook-Leave-a-book’ library is now in front of Essex CRC church.
Essex United Church Join us on Sunday, January 29 at 10:30am for our regular worship service. Keep up to date on our website: www.
essexunitedchurch.ca Also, you can join us on our social media. The Essex Food Bank is open - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 11:45am. The Food Bank phone number is: 519-7764070.
Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news New spiritual resources for all ages can be found on our website under Resources. Dues for 2022 for CWL and K of C, can be dropped off at the office or in the collection basket at your church. For up to date news, please visit our website at: centralessexcatholic.dol. Please keep all front line workers, students, teachers
Join us for Family Worship led by Major Jim Hann on Sundays at 10:30a.m. Masks and social distancing are required. Hand Sanitizer is provided. Bible Study is suspended until further notice. Our Food Bank continues to serve our community. For information, please call the church office at: 519-7764628.
Trinity Anglican Church A reminder that we will have online services at least until the end of January. It is our hope to be back inside our beautiful church in February. Services led by Rev.’d Hilton Gomes may be found on our youtube channel as well as on our social media. Our final collection for items for the Purses of Love is February 13th. We’re collecting hand lotion, lip balm, gloves, hair brushes, body spray/lotion, handi-wipes, etc to go in purses. They will be passed out to clients of Street Help in Windsor. If you would like to donate, please call the Pat at 519-776-8005. Our annual Vestry will be on February 6th; a zoom
meeting. Please contact a warden or Rev.’d Hilton, if you need assistance. Please keep those that are ill, shut-ins, and lonely in your prayers. A special prayer to all those in transportation; may your journey be safe and hassle free.
Essex Baptist Church Our modest congregation is open and welcomes you to join us. Current health regulations do give us capacity in our sanctuary. Come learn how to pray with us in our current series. Past recording of messages are on our website, which is updated weekly. We are praying God’s blessing on all of Essex County. Please let us know how we can more, specifically, pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist. com). www.essexbaptist. com , 71 Maidstone Ave East.
at St Paul’s, visit our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org) and social media for updates. You can reach us at 519-7767711. Stay safe and see you soon!
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Come join us for Sunday Service at 11:15 am. Rev. Carl will lead the Service. You can also the Sunday Service and Bulletins on our website: www. woodsleepastoralcharge.ca. Please say a special for our friends on our Prayer List. There is no special events planned at this time.
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Worship service this Sunday, January 30 at 10am with Rob Cornies bringing the message. The following week, Febryary 6, Linda Hollingsworth will be with us. Communion will be celebrated. The annual business meeting will follow after the service. Masks and social distancing are required. Please remember in prayer, those in our community who are ill, those in nursing homes, our frontline workers, and all the natural disasters happening around the world.
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We are open for in-person worship. In accordance with Ontario Covid requirements, we ask attendees to show proof of double vaccination. Members will have that noted on an attendance sheet and won’t have to show proof on each Sunday, but carry your documentation with you. Continue to wear a mask and observe social distancing. See you at 10am. We have a new email address: bethelmaidstone@ gmail.com Our Annual Meeting is set for Sunday, February 20th following the service. Committee Chairs are asked to submit their reports to the office by February 6th. Our hall and building remain closed to meetings and rentals. The Children’s Drop-In Centre also continues to be paused at this time until further notice. The secretary can be reached Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am to 1pm. Reach us by phone (519) 723-2284, email bmuc@ xplornet.ca or vist us online: www.bethelmaidstone.com. Located 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone.
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5 ways to make your diet more nutritious Healthy eating should be a goal all year long. Choosing nutrient-rich foods at the grocery store is a great way to accomplish that goal. The American Heart Association says research suggests the standard American diet is energy-rich (calorically heavy) but nutrient poor. And according to Canada-based registered dietician Nicole Osinga, though Canadians are making smarter food choices, room for improvement remains, especially in regard to limiting consumption of red meat. Nutrient-rich foods are those that are high in minerals, vitamins and other nutrients that are vital for health without too much added sugars, sodium and saturated fat. Such foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean protein sources that can serve as the building blocks of a nutritious diet. These tips can make incorporating nutritious ingredients even easier. 1. Read nutrition labels - The Nutrition Facts label included on items sold in North America is a significant source of information. Consumers may only read the first few lines, but it’s best to read the entire label before deciding
whether or not to purchase a given product. Some foods may feature endorsements on their packaging and the inclusion of such labels indicates they’re healthy choices. For example, the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark indicates the product aligns with their recommendations for an overall healthy eating plan. 2. Choose more whole grains - Whole grains are low in fat and high in fiber. They’re also a smarter source of carbohydrates because they contain complex carbs that keep a person feeling fuller longer. Try to avoid products labeled as “enriched,” as they’ve had the germ and bran removed from the grain to produce a smoother texture, which means they need to be refortified with nutrients. 3. Eat dark, leafy greens - Green vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. Kale, spinach and collard greens can be added to soups, stews, scrambled eggs, and salads for a powerful punch of nutrition. 4. Pick pulses - Pulses are essential to plant-based diets, but they also can be enjoyed by meat eaters. The Global
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Connie and Jim Latam of Kingsville, Ontario, still own this 1927 Chrysler touring found in pieces in Charing Cross many years ago. Jim worked on it for the next four years while replacing the original engine and transmission with a 4-cylinder Chevette engine with automatic transmission for Connie, the principal driver. The original rear end is still in the car, enabling Jim to keep all four wooden spoke wheels. The original rear brake drums are so large that Jim installed GM brake drums on the rear wheels inside the original drums! The car has hydraulic brakes (rear only). Jim made three of the four doors and all the hinges using the originals as a pattern. The original top was missing and Jim fabricated a new folding top from scratch. He also reupholstered the interior. The original dashboard is still in the car. The body has now been repainted a gorgeous sky blue (original colour) with black fenders. In 2007, Connie treated Catherine and me to a ride around Leamington. When we turned onto John Street, Bill Mackenzie was sitting in a chair on his front lawn. We drove him around the block and he was thrilled! He was born in 1927, same age as the car. Connie also drove her car to the annual “Art in the Park” at the Leamington Marina. Connie Latam is a Doctor of Natural Medicine and ONLINE & IN PRINT founder and owner of the “Art of Living Resource Centre Inc.” Her car brings a smile to the face of everyone who contact@essexfreepress.com issuu.com/essexfreepress sees her driving by. Happy motoring! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca. 16 CENTRE ST., ESSEX
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by Garrett Fodor All photos courtesy of Justin Orton. As Justin Orton reflects back on his time as an athlete at Essex District High School (EDHS), he admitted it shaped and helped him become the person and coach he is today, as he continues to reach his goals in professional sports. Growing up, Orton could always be found after school at one of the various fields or courts, playing whatever respective sport was going on during that season. From soccer to track, to basketball, volleyball, and baseball, Orton was involved in it all. But, it was at a young age, that Orton found success playing baseball, quickly hitting the provincial and national levels. Despite the success, Orton still continued to participate in multiple sports. Prior to graduating EDHS in 2013, Orton had what many would call ‘a plentiful high school athletic performance.’ Orton suited up as a member of the school’s volleyball team, basketball team, and baseball team for those four-years, crossing paths with several coaches and teammates who made an impact on him. “I definitely believe using other sports to train helped me to become an elite athlete at baseball,” Orton said with confidence. “I think it was using those other sports to get my mind off baseball some days. Each sport has different movements, different muscles, and focuses, and
being able to develop all of those helped me become more well-rounded.” His performance as a Red Raider earned him a scholarship, pursuing baseball, and later a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of British Columbia (UBC). As he reflected back on his time as a varsity athlete, Orton admitted it was a tenure filled with ups and downs. When he first joined the team as a freshman in the 2013-2014 season, he admitted he did not get a lot of time out on their field, but noted he utilized the season to learn
from the team’s seniors. He familiarized himself with the technology the baseball program had, along with learning how to manage time with an elite sport. Orton noted his second season was more successful, as his playing time increased and he noticed general success on the defensive side of the game. As he was preparing for his third season, Orton faced something he had not faced before. “Going into my thirdyear, we got a whole
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Photo courtesy of UBC: Justin Orton fields a ball during a game as he was a member of UBC.
new coaching staff; a lot of the staff coming from the professional ranks. So, I was excited to learn from them,” Orton recalled. “Unfortunately, in that fall, I tore my Achilles. I was out for that year, on and off the table, rehabbing the injury.” When the injury happened, Orton admitted it was a change for him. While on
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UBC, it was at that time Orton decided to join the coaching ranks. “Sean Bowman was my coach the last couple years at UBC and he’s now with the Pirates. I remember he was doing a little talk at the end of the game and he said, ‘‘You know, I think [you were] born to be a coach.’ So, I think that’s kind of where my heart kind of went,” Orton said of his origin of teaching sports. “My goal, and the dream, has always been how can you get to the MLB and how can I get into professional sports. When I wasn’t as a player, I was determined to do it as a coach.” Orton began working with UBC’s youth program, then worked with more high-performance teams and technology UBC has, in addition to utilizing various research methods to train other athletes. Orton eventually began to get out to some varsity team games and practices, continuing to hone his craft. While continuing to network, he circled back to Bowman, who was with the Pirates. Orton noted he presented some theories around skill acquisition and research-based methods, eventually getting an opportunity with the Pirates organization in 2020 to attend spring training. “All this stuff kind of hit with COVID that got everything kind of on hold there,”
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Orton said. “We’d have zoom calls throughout the year, where we continue to learn. Ultimately, it kind of led me to a promotion of being a Hitting Coach in the Dominican Republic for the Pittsburgh Pirates. There, I got to learn the culture, see how Latin American players learned and their passion for baseball.” Building off last year, when Orton served as the Pirates’ Hitting Coach in the DSL, he recently received a promotion within the Pirates’ organization. He will now become the Integrated Baseball Performance Coach with their ‘High-A’ affiliate, the Greensboro Grasshoppers. He will head to North Carolina soon to resume his duties. In the meantime, and between seasons, Orton continues to grow, as he works on research, and develops new theories, and viewpoints, while networking with others across organizations of pro-baseball. As a young coach, Orton looks back to some of his previous coaches to learn from. “Looking back and learning from [past] coaches, I think there’s a lot to learn from,” Orton said. “Every coach has a different philosophy, so if I can pull something from Mr. Amicarelli, Mr. Harrison, Mrs. Tilson, all of those teachers,
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Photo submitted: A headshot of Justin Orton, as he has been a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization since 2019, rising in the coaching ranks.
to ultimately create my own philosophy and learn from what worked for them and what did not. Anytime I can talk to an athlete going through something similar, and share my advice and my story, is beneficial and I believe it helps them.” Athletics runs in the Orton family, as Justin’s younger brother, Jeremy, and younger sister, Kimberly, had althetic success in high school and at the post-secondary level. Jeremy went on to play
baseball at the University of Windsor, and Kimberly went on to play basketball at St. Clair College. Orton said his household growing up was always competitive, as he and his siblings would push each other. “It’s cool learning some stuff now, that I look back on, how I played my brother in basketball and the skills that he developed because I played him a certain way,” Orton said. “The skills that we both developed, just playing at
home and not having too many rules or coaches kind of telling us what to do and how to do it, was definitely something that really helped us succeed.” He added, “I think a lot of young kids really look for coaches to tell them what to do and how to do it, and I don’t necessarily think that’s the right kind of way to do it.” When Orton looks back at everything outside of coaching, he is proud to say he grew up on his family’s farm just outside of Cottam. As he looks back, he is proud to say, as someone from such a small town, he was able to travel the country and the world, while doing what he loves. Orton believes his teammates and the staff at EDHS helped shape him. Outside of the sports world, Orton noted how thankful he is to his parents, Paul and Cindy. He said growing up, they were always encouraging of him and let him leave the sports on the field, not applying pressure on him.
Support Centre of Essex County provides a variety of services, including adult day programming, foot care, transportation, its mobile unit, visiting, and social programs, etc. She said the organization will share the results of the analysis with the Town of Essex. The Finance Committee passed the request, as it had room in the budget for the amount this year, and will look at it again in 2023 to see if there is room for that amount again, Meloche said. “I think it is a worthwhile effort to accomplish what she is trying to accomplish,” he said. “Our elderly are one of our most vulnerable groups, and we definitely would like to see more [services for them]. Without having the analysis they want to do, are we providing the right kind of service, and I think that is very important to do.” In addition, the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) requested a cash donation of $3500 to
purchase a 10’x16’ outdoor run-in shelter structure. Becky Mills, Executive Director, said WETRA has been trying to improve its outdoor spaces to enhance the quality of life for its horses. Its staff and volunteers have planted grass seed and improved fencing also in the recent past to achieve this goal. The shelter is a one-time request. Councillor Morley Bowman said this is a way the Town can support this organization that is located in its own backyard. The Town gets to support it in small ways, and this is one way it can continue to do so. Last year, the Town supported $1800 to WETRA to create outdoor pens for lessons. “The Town of Essex is very pleased with all the organizations that help us out to make community life better for the Town of Essex. Every one of you here is someone who represents a group that does that for us. So, thank you, all of you, for being a part of those organizations. It definitely adds to the value of life,” Meloche said.