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EDHS presents Governor General Academic Medal to Priscilla Dyck - this grad earned a 98.07 percent average from grade 11 and 12, and a $42,000 scholarship -
by Sylene Argent Recent Essex District High School (EDHS) graduate Priscilla Dyck is no stranger to excelling in academics. Since grade nine, she has earned the Proficiency Award for having obtained the highest average amongst her classmates. Now, she is being honoured with the Governor General Academic Medal, having earned the highest calculated average out of all grade 11 and grade 12 marks combined. Dyck won the honour by obtaining a remarkable 98.07 percent average. “I was striving towards it. I always wanted to do my best, but I didn’t try to put too much pressure on myself,” Dyck said. When she learned she had won the award she has had her eye on since grade nine, she said she, “couldn’t believe it. It had to settle in. I was really happy.” When it came to academics, Dyck said she always put her best foot forward because, “I was just always taught, when you do something, you should put all of your effort Looking For A Good into it. I like putting effort into everything I do.” Home Her favourite high school classes included biology and the intro to anthropology, psychology, and sociology classes. Dyck said having to do schoolwork online for part of her last semester of high school due to COVID-19, definitely posed a challenge in grasping concepts. She said it was certainly a “OTTIS” See Page 5 for adoption info. lot easier to go up to a teacher to ask questions and get help in person. She found it harder to understand content online as well as most lessons were pre-recorded, so students couldn’t stop a teacher part way through for help if they were confused. At Essex District High School, Dyck enjoyed being a part of Rotary Interact Club. “It was really cool to be in. A lot of times
Photo submitted: Pictured is EDHS’s Governor General Academic Medal winner, Priscilla Dyck.
when you donate to organizations, you know it’s helping, but don’t see tangible results. With Rotary Interact, you knew some of the students’ names [who attended the school EDHS built in 2010], and saw the results in real time.” She also enjoyed being a part of the planning committee for the Relay for Life event hosted at the local high school last year. This fall, Dyck will attend the University of Guelph to study biomedical science. She is undecided if she will pursue a career in health education and promotion, or attend medical school.
Due to her outstanding academic achievement, Dyck earned the University of Guelph Presidents’ Award, which will grant her $42,000 over the course of four years. This will basically cover her tuition over this span of time. She also earned an entrance scholarship for $3500. “It was so helpful. I really wanted to move away for school, which wasn’t an option before the scholarships,” Dyck said of earning the funding. Dyck thanked her teachers and guidance counsellors for their help with her success.
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Council appoints third-party bylaw enforcement for Colchester Harbour - amends Parking Bylaw for Ward 3 by Sylene Argent In order to prepare for the future reopening of the Colchester Beach, Essex Council adopted a bylaw to appoint third-party municipal bylaw enforcement officers and approved amendments to the bylaw that regulates parking during a special Council meeting that took place virtually on Monday evening. Through these approvals, the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires was appointed as Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officers for the Town of Essex for the purposes of enforcing its municipal bylaws, regulations, fire routes, and parking areas. Doug Sweet, Director of Community Service/Deputy CAO, said the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires will now be able to enforce parking bylaws in municipal lots around Colchester Beach and will provide security at the beach as well. Sweet said these personnel would be allowed to issue parking tickets. As for
security on the beach, they would not be able to issue tickets, but will work with OPP and the Town’s Bylaw Enforcement Officers to do so. Sweet said personnel with this company will work from the time Essex opens Colchester Beach to Labour Day weekend, which would be a maximum of eight weeks. These personnel would work Fridays to Sundays, in addition to holidays. This would cost around $13,044; of which $8100 would go towards parking enforcement and $4900 for security on the beach. The Parking Bylaw amendments were adopted to clarify and reflect the prohibited or restricted parking areas in Ward 3. A set date to open the Colchester Beach has not been announced by the time of print. Mayor Larry Snively said staff did a really good job with handling the parking issue down at the Colchester Harbour. He
hopes this plan works out. Council also received Sweet’s verbal report. At the conclusion of the Emergency Council Meeting held on Monday, June 22, a majority vote from Town of Essex Council members temporarily closed Colchester Beach. The decision was made to allow administration time to implement better guidelines and proper signage to help protect the community from the
spread of COVID-19, and address parking issues. Before this decision was made, there was concern from some Council members after hearing there was a grad party at the beach, followed by a very busy weekend of patronage. Additional OPP personnel were called upon to police the area for that weekend, as community members still need to be social distancing.
Crawford Packaging breaks ground for new 25,000sqft facility by Sylene Argent Another new facility will be added to the developing business corridor near Highway # 3 in Essex Centre. On Wednesday afternoon, representatives from Essex Council and administration joined owners and employees of Crawford Packaging to officially break
ground on what will be a 25,000 square-foot facility, located just off of Maidstone Avenue. John Ashby, President of Crawford Packaging, noted this business deals with sales of packaging equipment and supplies. The facility, once built, will have a service technician room and demo room.
Construction of the new, Essex-based facility is estimated to take six-months. Ashby estimates the new facility will employ 10 individuals to start, with hopes of expanding the worker roster up to 30 employees. The
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- Monday, July 6, 2020 - Continued from last week. by Sylene Argent LIFE leases Kinsmen Fieldhouse Council approved entering into an agreement with Learning in Friendship and Equality (LIFE) for leased space at the town-owned facility located at 50 Fairview Avenue West in Essex Centre. This will be for one year, commencing on August 1 and concluding on July 31, 2021. Council also passed the associated Bylaw. There will then be an option to renew for an additional two-years, beginning on August 1, 2021, subject to the general terms and conditions as outlined in Bylaw 1927. According to the Report to Council, LIFE will host a day program to offer individuals with intellectual disabilities to learn life skills. This facility was formerly the Kinsmen Fieldhouse, then housed a fitness studio until 2019. Town Administration then posted a public notice of a Request for Interest for any organizations that may be interested in leasing this space, and received three submissions– a sport organization, the LIFE organization, and a private business. A committee reviewed the submissions, and after review, recommended LIFE be offered to lease the space at the former Kinsmen Fieldhouse. The Report to Council notes the tenant will pay an annual rate of $5,424, including harmonized sales tax for a monthly total of $452. Mayor Larry Snively said he is glad the space will be utilized, and Councillor Kim Verbeek added she is glad this organization will operate within Essex. Rotary Club of Harrow receives $1000 from Essex Tourism Events Fund Council approved granting $1,000 to the Rotary Club of Harrow, from the Essex Tourism Events Fund. This is the maximum grant payable through the Essex Tourism Events Fund for projects with an operating budget of less than $35,000. The funds will be used to purchase gift certificates from 15 businesses in Harrow and Colchester for prize packages for the Rubber Duck Derby 2020, which is planned to take place on August 22. The Report to Council notes this year’s event, due to the COVID-19 emergency, had to be postponed and reformatted.
Site Specific Zoning Bylaw Amended for 128 Harvey Street Essex Council adopted Site Specific Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 1923, to amend ByLaw 1037, the Comprehensive Zoning ByLaw, for the Town of Essex. The report to Council notes, Bylaw 1923 would permit a semi-detached dwelling and reductions in the exterior side yard width and setback from a railway right-of-way for the property at 128 Harvey Street (Lots 23 and 25 on Registered Plan 249). These are vacant residential lands. They are viewed as two 50’x100’ lots. They likely merged when titles were taken under the same ownership. The Report to Council continues the subject
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lands have full access to municipally owned and operated storm, water, and sanitary sewers, and fronts on public roads constructed to municipal standards. A statutory public meeting was held virtually on Monday, July 6, 2020, before the regular meeting. During this meeting Manager of Planning Services, Rita Jabbour, said the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Site Specific Zoning Bylaw Amendment. The applicants, she said, are able to construct two single-detached dwellings on the property. They are designated for residential use, R1.1, which only permits construction of one single-detached dwelling. These lands are suitable for residential development, Jabbour said, because they are situated in a primary settlement area and fronts on a public road with services. The applicants, Jabbour said, requested a Site Specific Zoning Bylaw Amendment to allow for the construction for one semi-detached dwelling on the site, which is not permitted on the R1.1. The Official Plan, however, allows for two-unit dwellings in areas designated residential, subject to a successful zoning amendment. She said there were no objects to the proposal from ERCA, Essex administration, or CN Rail. There was one objection from a resident, who had concerns about the potential destruction of natural habitat and potential parking issues. The subject lands, Jabbour said, are not within or adjacent to any natural heritage feature. One nearby belongs to CN Rail. The applicants will be responsible to provide onsite parking and install individual storm services to the satisfaction of the Town’s Department of Infrastructure Services. Another letter of objection, Jabbour said, had concern with setting a precedence if the bylaw was approved. A 20-day appeal period now takes place. Results of Request for Tender - Surface Treatment 2020 Council awarded the Request for Tender - Surface Treatment 2020, to Shepley Road Maintenance Limited in the amount of $209,046.33. The 2020 surface treatment program includes the supply and application of surface treatment pavement in accordance with Ontario Provincial Specification Standards for various roads. This maintenance contract is used to conduct repairs on various Town roads to extend their useful life, the Report to Council notes. The Town of Essex received two tenders, which were reviewed, Shepley Road Maintenance Limited bid $209,046.33 and Norjohn Contracting and Paving Limited bid $228,639.46. Norjohn awarded Surface Treatment Rehabilitation 2020 Council awarded the Surface Treatment Rehabilitation 2020 to Norjohn Contracting and Paving Limited in the Continued on Page 5
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Last week, the Town of Essex released the results from the policing survey it issued to garner public feedback. The Town of Essex has been policed by the OPP since 2009. One of the interesting points of the survey is there was overwhelming desire, from the respondents, to have more police visibility throughout the municipality. And, I can understand that need. It does create a sense of calm for residents when officers are easily spotted, and, hopefully, a deterrent for crime. We have heard a lot about defunding the police lately on a national and global scale, with some individuals wanting to allocate some of the police funding into other initiatives. One suggestion I have come across was to have social workers or psychiatrists attend metal health calls to avoid fatal instances during calls for wellness checks and the like.
Though I see merit in this suggestion, I think it falls short. In this region, and I am sure it is the case beyond or locality, I know of instances of where those needing mental health help have been put on a waiting list for three months to even see a professional. Those who may be struggling with mental health concerns may not be able to wait that length of time for a diagnosis or may be detoured from following through, knowing their wait time is so far away. Though I do not agree with taking funds away from policing, I think we may be able to help deter those suffering from mental health issues from getting to the point where police assistance is required by providing more frontline care and programming. Let’s get those struggling with mental health challenges the help they need early on, not wait until they are in their darkest hour. We also need to do better
with afterschool programming, and ensuring classes for arts and music, are available in schools. These classes and programming help provide our youth with positive creative outlets during what is a critical time in any teens’ development. Every kid needs to feel special and needs a place where they belong, and I think it would do wonders to ensure these avenues are provided to them. With good leadership, youth who utilize these programs may be influenced to one day become good leaders themselves. I realize taxpayers – that’s us – flip these bills, but I am sure the outcome would be well worth the cost. Safe communities are in part due to healthy residents and a good relationship with police.
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WECHU recommendation Information/recommendations released by WECHU submitted to EFP At all times, everyone should be taking measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Become familiar with this guidance information before holding or going to a yard sale to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. If you or anyone in your home are feeling ill (even if symptoms are mild), do not host or go to a yard sale. Stay home, self-isolate, and contact a health care provider. To keep yourselves and others safe, if you do not need to hold or go to a yard sale, consider waiting until the pandemic has passed. Arrange to sell items online or set up appointments for buyers to limit the number of people gathering at one time, if possible. The COVID-19 pandemic is evolving rapidly, and this guidance is subject to change. Please visit the WindsorEssex County Health Unit website (www.wechu.org) regularly for updates and additional information. If you are holding a yard sale: • Ensure there are no more than 10 people, in total, at the yard sale at one time. This includes the person(s) holding or on the premises of the yard sale. Physical distancing must be maintained with anyone outside of your household. • It is your responsibility to prevent crowds and ensure people stay two (2) metres or six (6) feet apart from one another at all times. Consider using signs, chalk, or other markings to show buyers where to stand to keep a safe distance. Wear a non-medical mask if physical distancing cannot be maintained. • Provide 70% alcohol-based hand sanitizer, onsite. Ensure it is used often, especially after any exchange of money.
• Reduce contact when exchanging money. If able, set up a contactless payment method, such as e-transfer. If exchanging money, maintain your 2 metres distance (e.g. buyer provides payment and then steps back 2 metres, seller makes change if needed, then steps back 2 metres, etc.). • Clean frequently touched surfaces, such as tables and countertops, often with household cleaner or diluted bleach solution. Ask buyers to avoid touching items for sale unless they are making a purchase. • Do not allow buyers into your home. Keep items for sale in an open space outdoors or well-ventilated area. If you are going to a yard sale: • If possible, shop for used items online and arrange for delivery or curbside pick-up. Limit your risk of being exposed to COVID-19 by avoiding groups of people. • Limit the number of places you visit in one trip and stay local. Avoid travel, stick to yard sales in your community, and shop alone if you can. • Stay two (2) metres or six (6) feet apart from others at all times. Wear a non-medical mask if physical distancing cannot be maintained. • Pay online (i.e. using e-transfer payment) or provide exact change so that you do not have to exchange money multiple times. • Clean your hands frequently. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds before leaving the house and after returning from shopping trips. Carry 70% alcoholbased hand sanitizer with you to use on your trip. • Do not enter another person’s home. • Clean and disinfect any items purchased and wash hands after handling shopping goods. Avoid buying items that are difficult to clean.
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Continued Essex Council notes - July 6... amount of $1,097,501. The Request for Tender was issued for the surface treatment rehabilitation utilizing a Cold Recycled Asphalt Mix Paving process. Two tenders were received. Coco Paving Inc. bid $1,143,884.67 and Norjohn Contracting and Paving Limited bid $1,102,022.64. The Report to Council noted that during the 2020 budget deliberations, Council approved the resurfacing of Gore Road (between Wright Road and County Road 13), the 8th Concession (between Ferris and County Road 23), and the 4th Concession (start at County Road 23). Prior to tendering, further investigation of the 8th Concession was conducted by Infrastructure Services and it was determined that the road surface had significantly deteriorated over the year and required pulverizing and grading to help shape the road prior to resurfacing, the Report to Council noted. This resulted in an overage of $78,451.64. To offset this additional expense on the 8th Concession, the 4th Concession resurfacing was reduced to accommodate the additional expenses. Though there has been much discussion in the past from Council on the use of cold rolled asphalt, no discussion took place during this meeting.
a valuation of E.L.K. Energy, being that it is a Townowned asset and knowing its value is important to shareholders. “I think it is important for us to have some idea of what the value of our asset is,” Bondy said, adding ELK is one of the biggest assets for the Town. Down the line, Essex may want to sell ELK Energy to do new roads or payoff debt. “We really don’t know what we own,” she said, adding she thinks there are many unanswered questions. The next step, she said, would be to have a meeting to talk about those unanswered questions. Mayor Larry Snively said he can’t see the Town selling a business that makes it almost a million dollars a year. Bondy noted the Town is currently not collecting dividends. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said taxpayers may want to be suspicious of the motives here. He suggested Bondy ask Council if there was a desire to sell. Getting the value first would be putting the cart before the horse. If ELK is sold, he suspects rates would skyrocket. Deputy Mayor Meloche thought the matter should be differed to the 2021 budget. He said this would not be high propriety for him. He added the
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NoM: Town to get a quote on E.L.K. Energy valuation At the June 15 meeting, Sherry Bondy put a Notice of Motion forward to ask Council to designate funds from the 2021 budget process to hire a Consultant for
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Town is not getting dividends right now as it is trying to pay down the purchase loan. Councillor Joe Garon said Council should want to know what the Town’s assets are valued at. He believes that was the real intent of the motion. Book value is easy to ascertain, but the market value would need to be discovered, it was noted during the meeting. Bondy changed her motion that Council get a quote so a discussion can be held on the matter during the 2021 budget deliberations. A majority vote carried the motion.
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2019 Audited Financial Statements presented Mike Cowan, Partner BDO Canada LLP, presented the 2019 Audited Financial Statements for the Town of Essex. Council adopted the report as presented. Cowan said BDO has been doing this annual audit for many years. He thanked the Town’s finance team for working with him on the project, through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Caldwell First Nation embarks on ambitious strategic plan submitted to EFP After ratifying a historic land claim settlement in 2010, Caldwell First Nation was faced with a number of choices. Importantly, what were they going to do with the land that they were to purchase? After acquiring a number of properties for sale in the Leamington area, the time had arrived land for significant development planning to be formalized. Some of the properties are along Mersea Road 1 and Bevel Line Rd., which form only a fraction of Caldwell’s traditional territory, leading to
another significant area in Caldwell’s history, and what is now known as Point Pelee National Park. Caldwell First Nation Council consists of four elected members of Council and a Chief, and has an administrative staff of 25+, which is a rapid growth from the mere six staff members the Nation had as recently as March 2018. With a Land Use Planning Study underway with First Nation Engineering Services Ltd., which focuses on residential, institutional, and commercial development goals of
the community, Council and staff engaged Sisco & Associates Consulting Services to help Council put their visions into two strategic documents. This work occurred between March and August 2019. The documents produced were an extensive Economic Development Plan and a Community Comprehensive Plan. The planning process took a community-based and participatory approach ,which included Caldwell citizen consultation, strategic planning sessions, focus groups, logic modelling, and follow-up presentations.
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“This process truly was a holistic and intensive approach,” stated Director of Operations, Nikki van Oirschot, “and it wouldn’t have been possible without a full complement of dedicated and skilled staff, coupled with a Council supportive of its staff, change, and progressiveness. Without this, we would not be able to fortify these plans and start carrying out the work. Due to our
unique circumstances as a Nation with no current Reserve system in place, we have had to work hard in order to create a vision that is our own, and most importantly, communitydriven and achievable.” The community documents were presented to Council in January 2020 and voted upon in a unanimous vote of Council members present. “This plan was
community-driven and the result of hard work, community feedback, and thoughtful and thorough planning,” stated Caldwell’s Council “We came together and asked ourselves what the future of Caldwell First Nation could look like. We had a blank slate in terms of development and endless potential to put the Nation’s wants,
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Caldwell First Nation embarks on ambitious strategic plan... needs, dreams, and desires onto paper. We dove into the research, had many conversations, looked at best practices, and determined what makes us unique as a community in terms of the story of our Nation, and our geography as Canada’s most southern mainland Nation. That set the foundation to put together a plan that will create a thriving economy for our citizens, the opportunities to tell our own stories, and a way to showcase that. We are often referred to as a small Nation, however, our thinking and our goals are not, and our strength and resilience has persisted through the generations.” Out of the Economic Development Plan came strategic priorities that are to be carried out by Caldwell First Nation Administration. The ambitious priorities involve the development of an Indigenous Tourism Hub of businesses - including the recently rebranded “Three Fires: A First Nation Culinary Experience” led by Chef Billy
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Alexander, a plan for self-sustainability and self-governance, supporting a mixed economy, and the creation of an urban reserve. “We are excited to be able to see these plans come to fruition and are grateful to the Caldwell citizens and to the staff for being instrumental in the development and execution of these very exciting initiatives,” stated Caldwell’s Council. “I feel strongly that Council and the Nation have worked hard to produce industry-leading documents that are supported by research and will showcase the strength and potential of the Nation,” explained van Oirschot. “We know the plans are reflective of two years of research, planning, conversations, and visioning and are reflected in a progressive and ambitious plan. These documents will create an environment of strength and versatility for the Nation for generations.”
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Members of Essex Council and representatives from Crawford Packaging break ground for the new 25,000 square-foot facility that will be built in the developing Highway # 3 corridor.
facility is being built in a way that it could also be doubled in size in the next three to five years. According to the company’s website, Crawford Packaging has been delivering knowledge-based packaging solutions for half a century. Mayor Larry Snively was pleased to welcome Crawford Packaging to town, and thanked its reps for choosing to set up shop in Essex. He believes the location will be a great fit for the growing business. “We know it will pay off. It is going to be a busy neighbourhood.” Ashby was pleased with the support he received from the Town of Essex in bringing the business to the region, which he has been trying to do for the past three years. He noted he tried to set up shop in a neighbouring municipality, but plans did not pan out. “We are excited to be here,” he said. “It has been a long time coming.” Crawford Packaging’s main headquarters is located in London, and it was established in 1963. In wanting to expand the business inside the Windsor-Essex County region, Ashby said, “We wanted to be closer to customers. It has been hard to find a spot.” He added he believes the location, near Highway # 3, will make for a great spot for the new facility. The Crawford Packaging facility is located adjacent to the recently built SouthPoint Equipment facility. More information about Crawford Packaging can be found at https:// crawfordpackaging.com/.
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County Road 50 sign bylaw to remain status quo
by Sylene Argent After having administration garner public feedback and look at the Town’s Sign Bylaw as it relates to County Road 50, Essex Council voted to keep the bylaw unchanged from how it was adopted five-years ago. The decision was made during a special meeting hosted virtually on Monday evening. Council directed administration to review the Sign Bylaw, as it relates to County Road 50, at the January 20 regular meeting, after hearing a public presentation from CREW Winery proprietor, Bernard Gorski. He had requested a Site Specific amendment to allow for the continued standing of the electronic signage in front of his winery, which is located along County Road 50. The signage exceeds size and digital display allowances under the current Sign Bylaws for businesses in designated agricultural zones. At the time, administration had recommended Gorski’s application be denied, due to the sign’s ongoing violation of the current bylaw. A motion was then passed to defer the recommendation from administration until after Council had an opportunity to review the bylaw.
Lori Chadwick, Director of Development Services, noted the original bylaw was adopted by a previous Term of Council in 2015, and it regulates the installation and maintenance of all permanent and temporary signage in the community. The character of County Road 50, Chadwick said, is traditionally characterized by a mix of recreational, residential, and farm operations. Business, in recent years, has changed with a growing agri-tourism industry, which includes wineries. There are two major types of signs permitted in agricultural districts along County Road 50. Ground signs with non-electric, changeable letters are permitted. They must be a maximum height of 2-meters. Temporary portable signs can be a maximum height of four squaremeters, and can only be used for special occasions and events. In regard to possibly making changes to the Sign Bylaw, the Town provided notice to residents through many means, and issued a survey. As part of the review, Chadwick explained the idea of adding pole signs or electronic media signs to the area was presented to the community in a survey. Neither type of sign is permitted at this time. There were 147 survey responses, Chadwick said, of which, 82 percent of respondents were residents, ten percent were business owners, four percent were stakeholders, and four percent did not answer this question. The majority, 68 percent, of respondents were located within the Town of Essex. When responding to the survey question on the contribution of existing signage on County Road 50, Chadwick said 44 percent of respondents had a positive view, 42 percent were neutral, 12 percent were negative, and two percent did not respond. Comments included they are “appealing, charming,” and “maintains rural
character,” she added. When asked if County Road 50 signage needs improvement, respondents commented that better permanent signage was needed to eliminate temporary signage and banners, and better maintenance of existing signage was needed. Seventy-seven percent of survey respondents were opposed to electronic media signs, while 14 percent indicated they would be okay with them with restrictions, and eight percent responded ‘yes.’ One percent did not answer. Comments included that media signs would be contrary to rural character and not in compliance with night sky requirements. There were also concerns with distractions, brightness, size, and hours of operation. In relation to pole signs, 72 percent of respondents said ‘no’ because it was contrary to rural character and there were concerns with height. 87 percent of respondents were in support of portable signs, as long as they were only used for special events along County Road 50, that they were not an alternative to permanent signage, and that there was a time limit they could be used. Leading up to the meeting, Council received six correspondences on the issue; some of which were opposed and some were in favour of allowing media or pole signs. Anne Marie Grant submitted a petition of individuals who opposed digital or pole signs, the majority of which were residents of Essex, it was noted during the meeting. Grant also spoke as a delegate during the meeting. She said the road has a long history in the community and was originally used as a farming route. She shared photos of signs in other wine regions, many of which were permitted to only identify the business, she claimed. She said pole or media signs
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Miracle makers collect over 2M pounds for area food banks
Essex Centre was a part of the, highly successful, region-wide Miracle Food Drive that took place on June 27.
by Sylene Argent photos submitted by Alex Armstrong The region-wide Miracle Food Drive, which took place across Windsor and Essex County on June 27, collected over 2,020,500 lbs of non-perishable food items, thanks to the support and generosity of the community. The announcement of what was collected was made last week. Around 10,000 volunteers worked together, while following physical distancing
regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic, to collect food donations for those who need them. All over the region, individuals and families either left non-perishable food donations on their porches, or they dropped them off at collections sites. Volunteers are now in the process of sorting the non-perishable donations, so they can be distributed to area food banks, and any organization involved with food security. The donations will then be forwarded to support
families and individuals throughout the region facing economic hardships. Tracey Bailey, CEO of the Community Support Centre of Essex County and Deputy Mayor of Lakeshore, was on the
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28,850 households or 67,316 individuals for one year of food bank usage. Through the Miracle food drive, even pet food was collected, which Bailey said will be distributed to the appropriate outlets. Bailey was proud of the amount of nonperishable donations that were collected through the region-wide food drive. “We knew that we didn’t want to focus on goals or weight, we just knew if everyone did one small action, there would be an impact,” she said, adding she was pleased
over 10,000 volunteers supported the cause. “It was unbelievable,” Bailey said, adding she thinks the idea of just making simple, small gestures, urged supporters to want to make an impact. “It was really special to see 10,000 volunteers step up.” Essex ended up with 80 pallet loads of donated non-perishable food items, which were stacked up at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. Brian Armstrong, one
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of the Captains in Essex, said that was twice as much as volunteers expected. In total, there was over 60,000 pounds of nonperishable and pet food donated from McGregor, Essex, Gesto, and surrounding areas. Armstrong was impressed with the nearly 400 volunteers who signed up to help out during the event locally. “It was a great response,” he said, adding Essex had plenty of volunteers to carry out the tasks and duties included with ensuring everything went smoothly. “Everyone wanted to be a part of the food drive. We found them jobs and tasks to do. It was a real pleasure to be involved.
“Everyone was so energetic and gung-ho to help. They took instruction well. Some captains helped collect donations door-to-door and some helped sort. I think they had a lot of fun with it.” - Brian Armstrong Captain in Essex
“It was wonderful,” Armstrong said of being involved with the event. “Everyone was so energetic and gung-ho to help. They took instruction well. Some captains helped collect donations door-to-door and some helped sort. I think they had a lot of fun with it,” he said of the volunteers. Wildwood Golf Course, he said, did a fantastic job in collecting donations with a parade through its site, which garnered up to five pallets worth of nonperishables. Essex also collected donations from Trinity Anglican and Country Village, he said. “It was a real community effort. It warmed my heart. I’m Impressed with everyone involved and the community. It was a lot of work for us, but we had a good time,” Armstrong commented. Armstrong added there was a lot of business support from within Essex Centre. “They were wonderful. Some businesses donated food [to feed the volunteers]. Everybody pitched in.” But, the story is not over yet, she said. Volunteers are still working to sort through all of the donations. “Any time we send out a message saying we need help, there has been no struggle in getting volunteers. It is heartwarming to see,” Bailey said. Help is still needed to sort through the donated non-perishable food items at WFCU Centre. More information can be found at the Miracle Facebook page. On behalf of the organizing committee, Bailey sent a really big ‘thank you’ to everyone who supported the Miracle food drive in some way, including the volunteers who collected and sorted the donations, the individuals and families who donated to the cause, and businesses that donated equipment to assist in the food drive.
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We are overwhelmed by the generosity of the Windsor/ Essex County Community. The Miracle Food Drive on June 27th was an amazing success and the Salvation Army Essex Community Church Food Bank is sincerely grateful for the massive amount of donations. Sincere thanks to all who participated in this huge project. We appreciate having a well stocked pantry for our Food Bank clients. The Salvation Army Food Bank is operated by appointment only. Please call Vicki at 519-776-4628 to make arrangements. All other programs and Sunday services are still on hold due to the pandemic. Please continue to pray for all those affected by COVID-19.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
Churches are a place where people gather. During this time, we are following what the government is asking all of us to do, and cancel church services and activities for the next few weeks. This includes our monthly Free Movie Night Event, and GEMS & Cadets nights. We encourage all to keep in contact with each other through telephone calls or texting. If you would like to live stream a worship service see www.chathamgrace.com The service will begin at 10:00 am.
front line workers who are keeping us safe. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice. Please stay healthy and safe!
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Please visit our website for updated messages on when services will begin. Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! www.harrowunited.org.
Our Church is now open at regular Mass times and at 30% capacity. It is a first come, first serve, basis. Enter only at the back entrance of the Church. Ushers will guide you in the church. There are reserved spots for handicapped. Daily Masses are at 8:30 a.m. from Tuesday to Friday followed by Adoration until 10a.m. Please enter from the Fairview Ave. doors only. Face masks are strongly recommended. Please see full details on the guidelines to attend from our website at www.hnj.dol.ca. If you have moved or gotten rid of your landline or if you have an e-mail please let the parish office know in order to keep an up to date parishioner list. Please stay healthy and stay safe!
Essex United Church
Essex United is looking toward a September re-opening. There are many guidelines and protocols to put in place and we want to do it right, and what is best for our congregation. The Essex Area Food Bank is available to anyone who needs assistance at this time in the gym, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hours open 8:30 - 11:45am. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman
Bethel-Maidstone United The church and building are currently closed for services, meetings, and rentals until further notice. We encourage you to listen to Rev. Paul’s weekly podcast. It can be found at: https://radiopublic.com/white-collar-a-different-type85AnBN We anticipate having news in the coming weeks of how we plan to resume services. Stay tuned! Messages and emails are checked on Thursdays. Our contact info is : bmuc@xplornet.ca or (519) 723-2284. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com.
Weather permitting, a Church service is planned for this Sunday, July 19 at 10am. We will gather at the home of Ruth Newman at 10am for a service in her backyard, under the trees. We welcome anyone who desires to come. Please bring a lawn chair and respect social distancing and a mask for close contact. Rob Cornies will bring the message. It is so refreshing to worship in God’s great outdoors. We have much to pray for; our leaders, the healthcare workers, the many who are ill, those in nursing homes, and Hospice.
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St. Paul’s Anglican Church As we continue to navigate through this difficult time, know that we are still hard at work to provide you with the spiritual resources that you need. Visit our website (www. stpaulstrinity.org), social media or contact us by phone at: 519-776-7711. Stay safe and we hope to see you soon.
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The St. Mary’s Golf Tournament has been cancelled this year. Our Family of Parishes has been delayed due to the pandemic. The activation date has yet to be determined by the Diocese of London. Thank you to all of our
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Regular Church Service as been cancelled. If you miss a mass service, please go to our website: Woodsleepatoralcharge.ca. Click on ‘Sermon’ and hear Rev. Carl’s spiritual message. Please stay safe and know that God loves you.
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We hope all our church family is well. Let’s keep each other in our prayers, while we are apart. Rev. Chris is doing a great job as she continues to give us our Sunday service and keeps us in tune with lovely music. Stop by the outdoor library and pick up a book to enjoy. Keep in touch with each other and stay healthy and safe until we can be together again. A message from “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam.
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would have negative ramifications for residents. She would like the Town to be strategic on how it presents itself. Adam Grant also spoke as a delegate. He said changes to the bylaw would profoundly impact the region and not for the betterment of the community. He said the proposed changes are identical with the non-compliance issues of CREW’s sign. Such amendments signal to the public that bylaw enforcement is negotiable, he said. As someone who lives across the street from the CREW sign, he said the sign during operation is very bright and suspects it will be a distraction to drivers. He believes those who moved to the area did so to get away from urban amenities. “Is it fair to have such an inconvenience imposed on residents?” he asked Council. Gorski also spoke as a delegate at the meeting, noting he was in favour of a bylaw change. The Strategic Plan Council endorses, he said, states the Town would be progressive, resilient, and economically viable. He said he went out of his way to get many to sign a petition in support of change to include a pole sign up to five meters in height with a digital component, with restrictions to daytime hours. The reason there are so many signatures on his petition from outside of the municipality is because he said the Strategic Plan considers opinions of stakeholders and visitors, in hopes they come back. Wineries are a major attraction in the area. Effective signs will help draw new people to the area, he said, adding local wineries need to have a competitive advantage were other regions that also house wineries and allow for more flexibility with signage. “Without change, there will be a negative effect on what the Town is trying to do by promoting business
and growing,” Gorski said. “New signs are good for the area and will help you reach your goals. I’m asking you to follow your Strategic Plan and support growth, and bring new people and businesses to our area…and allow the technology available to us, so we can achieve our goals.” Joe Lucas, as a delegate, urged Council not to fix things that are not broken. He said the current bylaw is good, but needs strict application. Chadwick said Council could keep the issue status quo, direct administration to come up with options for the bylaw, based on what was heard through public feedback, or Council could suggest amendments. Mayor Larry Snively thought a decision or direction should not be made at that meeting as there was a lot of information he wanted to go through thoroughly. Councillor Sherry Bondy said, however, that administration was looking for feedback and direction from Council. She though if Council members have feedback, it should have been provided to administration during the meeting in a transparent manner.
In the five-years since the Town’s current Sign Bylaw has been active, Gorski was the only one to request a change, so Councillor Joe Garon didn’t think the wheel needed to re-invented in respect to changing an entire bylaw to suit one business. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said Gorski had a petition of individuals who agree with his sign, more than what he said Essex’s antiquated law permits. He would like to see commercial entities have more chance to promote their businesses. A variety of signs are needed to keep things interesting and fun. He wanted administration to find a way to upgrade what is allowed now. A majority Council vote ultimately chose to support Councillor Steve Bjorkman’s motion to leave the bylaw as is, with any sign requests in the future to come forward through Site Specific process. This decision was made after turning down, with a majority vote, Councillor Morley Bowman’s motion to have administration come back to Council with options.
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First Virtual LifeWalk for Hospice a Community-Wide Success New lease on life
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An email arrived from Bill and Debbie Price of Bradford, Ontario: “Hi Bill. My wife Debbie and I own this 1963 Pontiac Parisienne two-door hardtop with VIN #3784772552. We hope you can help us find information as to where originally purchased, copy of dealer invoice, and original bill of sale. It is in beautiful condition with 94,000 original miles. We believe we are the fourth owners. “It is a numbers matching car and we purchased it from Robert Byer of Innisfil on July 16, 2019. For some reason we were drawn to this car. Robert had higher offers but could see how much we loved it and would take care of it so he sold it to us.” Debbie added a fascinating detail: “We didn’t know at the time we bought it but when he delivered it, we found out that he had lived seven doors away from Bill when he was growing up in Thornhill. He knew all the same people including Bill’s parents. It seems like the car was meant for us.” Bill picks up the story again: “As my wife told you, I am a stroke survivor and now also a right lower limb amputee. Life has been very difficult in the last four years. This car has given us a new lease on life. It has given me back my independence and we go for very long drives almost every day. “I find new cars difficult to drive because of the placement of the gas and brake pedals. The Pontiac is so easy and comfortable for me to drive. Everywhere we go, people of all ages and genders want to talk to us about the Pontiac.” Debbie added another interesting detail: “We bought this car before Bill had his license reinstated, which was a nightmare in itself: $700 and a five hour test, even the drunk test where they even wanted him to stand on one leg! “Buying it before he had his license was a tad risky because it was way too big for me to drive. I said if you don’t get your license, this car is going to be one big old expensive lawn ornament. But he passed!”
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submitted to EFP The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County and Erie Shores Health Foundation are excited to announce the results of the annual Hospice LifeWalk event. This year, due to social distancing requirements, the two annual events were held “virtually” for the first time. Thanks to the support of our community, the Hospice LifeWalk raised more than $45,000 combined for our local Hospice campuses (Windsor and Erie Shores). In the past, the annual event culminated in an inperson walk, which took place across two locations, one in Windsor and one in Leamington. These walks celebrated participants and paid tribute to those they were honouring. This year, instead of taking part in the inperson walk, participants were asked to “choose a challenge” or goal to complete during the month of June, and share their personal challenge with friends and family. Challenges ranged from holding 10-minute planks, to walking over 75 KM during the month, to making the trek from Kingsville to Leamington and back. “Our community is one that never ceases to amaze me,” Colleen Reaume, Executive
File photo Director for the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc., said. “Our LifeWalk is an annual event that recognizes and honours those we love. At a time when COVID has been keeping us physically apart, our community came together virtually to continue our LifeWalk celebrations. We are so grateful for all the support shown for our Hospice and for the patients and families we care for.” The funds raised as a part of LifeWalk will go towards covering the unfunded costs for the Residential Home and Welcome Centre at both Hospice Windsor and Erie Shores Campuses. “We are thrilled with the response we received
and how engaged people were through the virtual event,” Christine Colautti, Executive Director for the Erie Shores Health Foundation, said. “A special thank you to our lead sponsor, TD Bank, and our generous donors for their continued support and commitment to our cause. By fundraising community donations to cover the funding shortfall, we can ensure programs and services are continued to be offered to residents and their families at no cost.” Although the virtual version of this event was a success, the hope is that the event will be able to return to an in-person celebration in 2021.
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Kingsville hosts first Open Streets weekend there was confusion amongst business owners in Kingsville when the decision was made to exclude Kingsville and Leamington from the rest of the region’s reopening, stating that downtown Kingsville is as geographically close to the other Stage 2
Heather Brown (pictured right) of The Main Grill and Ale House welcomed back friends during the re-opening over the weekend.
by Adam Gault A portion of Main Street and Division Street in downtown Kingsville was closed this past weekend to allow for the town’s first “Open Streets in Downtown Kingsville” event. Kingsville Council approved this program to allow for expanded patios onto town streets every Friday through Sunday, at various times, until Labour Day. Despite being rained out on Friday, patrons couldn’t wait to visit their favourite establishments for the first time in months, albeit in an outdoor, socially distanced setting. Kingsville and Leamington were the
last two municipalities in the province to enter Stage 2 of the Provincial government’s reopening plans. The two municipalities entered Stage 2 on July 7, a weekand-a-half later than the rest of Windsor-Essex due to COVID-19 outbreaks in the agricultural sector. “Our business community is thrilled for the opportunity to welcome guests back, and our residents are looking forward to being reacquainted with their small business friends,” Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos said. “We want everyone to enjoy the fresh air and open space and visit their favourite
restaurants and retailers in our vibrant community, but to do so safely. Adherence to physical distancing, handwashing, and mask-wearing measures recommended by our Public Health officials continues to be critical.” Several small businesses in Kingsville have permanently shuttered their doors since COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were put in place on March 17, but this program aims to provide the town’s small businesses with an opportunity to make much-needed additional sales, as the town entered Stage 2 nearly four-weeks later than the majority of Ontario. “We’re really thankful that we got to Stage 2 and that we were able to take the right measures as a municipality and get the ok from Premier Ford,” Kingsville BIA member, Heather Brown, said. “[Kingsville and Leamington] were kind of feeling like we were left behind, but we needed to make sure that everybody was safe.” Brown explained that
municipalities as it is to the farms with the outbreaks. “There was some frustration, sadness, it was emotional,” Brown said. “We decided, as two towns, to band together and figure this out. We got great support from the mayors of Kingsville and Leamington. They
stood behind us and gave us their voice, too. At the end of the day, we want everybody to be safe. This is where we live, this is our community.” Open Streets in Downtown Kingsville operates Friday through Sunday closing a stretch of downtown Main Street.
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by Sylene Argent As of Friday, area families were able to use the three splashpads located within the municipality of Essex to cool off during hot days. Though thunderstorms on Friday broke up a multiple-day heat wave within the region, the splashpads were busy over the weekend, with local youth taking advantage of the chance to beat the heat. Essex’s Director of Community Services, Doug Sweet, said, he kept an eye on the splashpad in Essex Centre on Friday and over the weekend, and noted the people using it seem to be aware of the guidelines and ensured social distancing measures were followed. At the Colchester splashpad, where it is staffed, there were no issues at all. During the Regular Council meeting, held virtually on Monday,
July 6, Council approved the opening of the municipality’s three splashpads – located in Essex Centre, Harrow Centre, and Colchester Centre – as soon as possible. Members also directed that the splashpad adjacent to Colchester Beach would be manned by staff as required for additional safety measures. This additional measure was put in place as the Colchester Beach will remain closed at this time.
Sweet noted during this meeting, the Windsor Essex County Health Unit had guidelines put in place for splashpad safety during the COVID-19 pandemic that included staffing and fencing off these facilities. The recommendations would, however, not be enforced. The three Essex splashpads were opened last Friday, after getting final approval from the Windsor Essex Health Unit’s officials.
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