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A LOOK INSIDE Town of Essex Council meeting - July 18, 2022 PAGE 3 ______________ Under a month left to file nomination papers to run for Essex Council PAGE 7 _______________ Local festival favourite brings a splash of fun to Belle River once again PAGE 8 _______________ Boys of Rhythm, Dawn and Elvis kick-off Tune up the Parks in Essex Centre PAGE 11 _______________ Business update: new additions, new owners, and new spaces in Essex Centre

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CTMHV combines Sporting Show and Flea Market to offer unique shopping experience by Sylene Argent The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) was a hot destination to find unique items over the weekend as it hosted a Sporting Show and Outdoor Flea Market. As part of the double event, vendor booths and displays lined the hall inside the Canadian Transportation Museum, offering patrons a chance to find unique hobby items and sporting goods. Outside, throughout the Heritage Village, patrons were able to visit a variety of booths onsite, with vendors selling anything from jewellery and candles to handmade items and tasty treats. Donna Shilson, Event Coordinator at the CTMHV,

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said there was desire to bring back the popular sporting show, and event organizers decided to expand upon that traditional event by adding the flea market. This double feature gave patrons plenty of opportunity to shop and gave potential visitors ample reason to stop by the event to see what was available for purchase. The event also offered patrons a chance

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to eat at the Museum, with staff and volunteers manning a buffetstyle luncheon, featuring quick and easy to eat options. These specially selected menu items gave visitors more time to peruse the vendor tables and displays. The combo event was also a warm up for a large-scale flea market planned for September and military and sporting show scheduled for November. Shilson’s mission at the CTMHV is to host events that make people want to head out to Continued on Page 2

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Windsor- Essex County Health Unit issues extended heat warning submitted to EFP Based on information from Environment Canada, the Windsor-

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until further notice for Windsor and Essex County. An extended heat warning is issued

CTMHV combines Sporting Show and Flea Market... Continued from Front Page

the Museum. This gives them a chance to support vendors and see all the Museum offers by way of preserving local history. “I love hosting events,” she said. “Some people have never been here before.” It makes her feel good when community members just happen to

o drive-by during an event and decide to stop in to see what is going on. n To learn more about the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritagee Village, its upcoming events, or what iss g involved with becoming a volunteer, log onto ctmhv.com

when three or more than three consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C and a nighttime t temperature greater than o equal to 21°C or a or h humidex greater than 42 d degrees Celsius. Heat-related illnesses a preventable! You can are p prevent a heat illness by f following these tips to stay cool: • Monitor local w weather forecasts and w warnings regularly • Drink plenty of w water, even if you don’t f thirsty feel • Wear a wideb brimmed hat and l lightweight, loose-fitting c clothing • Take a cool bath or shower • Limit outdoor a activities to the coolest p of the day part • Do not leave c children, adults, or pets in p parked cars • Stay connected or

call to check with family members, neighbours, or friends during very hot days in case they need assistance • Look for shade or a cool shelter in an airconditioned location if available. Learn about ways to keep your home cool

during the summer (e.g., keep window shades or drapes drawn and blinds closed on the sunny side of your home). If you have an air conditioner, make sure it works properly before the hot weather starts. For more information, please visit staycoolwindsor-essex. com and follow WindsorEssex County Health Unit on social media.

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From Monday, July 18, 2022 INSIDE ESSEX COUNCIL NOTES... • Section of Morris Drive sidewalk options to be determined in the 2023 Budget • • Harrow Soccer Complex to be considered as future home of Fire Station 3 • & MORE... by Sylene Argent Up to $318k of parkland sale will be used towards Town’s share of CCRF for sports fields Council moved up to $318,899 of the funds received from the sale of the parkland located adjacent to Bridlewood Park in Essex Centre will be placed in the General Contingency Reserve. Specifically, it will go towards the Town’s contribution to the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for the capital costs of Essex Centre Sport Field Phase 1 project. Any excess funds will be placed in the Parkland Reserve for Ward 1. Administration was also directed to take the necessary steps to sell the declared surplus lands by way of public sale. The land was declared surplus in 2018. Administration is currently working with a land surveyor to draft a reference plan of the proposed lots to sell a total of three lots. In the 2015 Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan, it was identified Bridlewood Park is adequate in amenities and any new features would be added to the current Bridlewood Park footprint and not the additional parklands. The

new lands are not being utilized and do add to the annual maintenance for the Parks Department, the Report to Council notes. Councillor Sherry Bondy asked Council if there was appetite to issue a Request for Proposal to local developers to see if there would be any interest in making any affordable housing instead. As the area is predominantly singlefamily homes, Councillor Chris Vander Doelen believed the lots should be sold as originally suggested. Bi-Annual By-law Enforcement Report highlights 158 cases were investigated Jan-June Council received the Bi-Annual By-law Enforcement Report Mike Diemer, By-Law/ Property Standards Officer, presented. From January to June of this year, 158 cases were investigated. Of the cases, 134 were complaintdriven by taxpayers and members of Council, and the remaining 24 were proactive enforcement. To date, 120 of the cases have been closed, and 38 are still active. Of the 158 investigated cases, 115 fall under Property Standards Bylaw, Diemer said. In the early winter

months, he added, By-law Enforcement is proactive in ensuring sidewalks and pathways are cleared of snow and ice by handing out or posting notices to properties that are in violation. Notices give residents 12-hours to remove snow/ice, or a Town Contractor will complete the work at the resident’s expense. During the reporting period, the Town did not require any action beyond the notices issued, due to voluntary compliance. There were 151 instances for proactive snow removal. He recommended the Report a Problem feature of the Town of Essex website to submit issues related to by-law enforcement as it allows staff to properly track all complaints. Mayor Richard Meloche said this is an important report as it gives Council an idea of what is happening in the community in terms of issues relating to by-law enforcement. Section of Morris Drive sidewalk options to be determined in the 2023 Budget After hearing concerns from residents of the Townsview Estates subdivision at the June 20 Council Meeting, Council directed Administration to

prepare a report regarding the feasibility of moving the sidewalk on Morris Drive to the opposite side of the road and that the report be brought back for consideration at the July 18, 2022 Regular Council meeting. David McBeth, Manager of Capital Works and Asset Management, said he visited the site several times since the last meeting and came up with three options that Council could choose from: Option 1: No Change – Sidewalk is installed per the approved drawings; Option 2: Sidewalk is moved to the south-side of Morris Drive along the Stormwater Management Pond; and Option 3: No Change – Sidewalk is installed per the approved drawings, but concerns residents brought up would be addressed. McBeth said addressing resident concerns could include flipping the community mailbox to the northside. The developers, he said, agreed to pay for the mailbox pad if Canada Post would relocate the mailbox. Also, additional measures can be taken along Morris Drive in conjunction with the approved “children at play” sign to bring awareness to the pedestrian crossing for the sidewalk to the park. If requested, line painting for a crosswalk can be completed by the Operations Department and the funding provided through the 2022 Operations Budget. He recommended Council approve Option 3. Renee Brown, a resident, said none of the recommendations were what the residents of the area asked for. She said they wanted the sidewalk fronting the pond on Morris Drive to be relocated to the pond-side, with Continued on Page 6

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With the 2022 Municipal Election now underway, and potential candidates vying to earn a spot at the local decision-making table only having around a month left to officially file their paperwork, I think it is time we start talking about municipal issues. I think there are plenty of topics that need to be looked at, and candidates will share their opinions on those matters as the election ramps up. Lately, I have been trying to think of issues that will be unique to this election, as topics like roads, infrastructure, taxes, and recreational opportunities are always hot election topics. This election, I think one topic should centre around youth and how to teach them to be responsible, community-minded people. I think it is known that there have been instances of bullying and loitering at area parks and playgrounds for the last several years, to the degree that signage had to be posted. We all know about the recent incident at the local dance, and we can see graffiti in certain areas around town. Perhaps it is coincidental, but to me, the instances of youth behaving

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less-than-acceptably have increased since the Essex Youth Centre shut down as a full time operation in 2015 (though it has continued to operate for tutoring since 2017). Perhaps candidates should voice their opinion on whether or not the municipality should find a way to fund reopening the Essex Youth Centre, tapping into grants and summer student programs, or further investigating a partnership with Youth Diversion for those atrisk youths. Another topic of conversation should be growth. The past Council has been aggressive in attracting residential development, but perhaps now is the time for residents to voice what they feel that balance should be. Is there concern too much residential development will lead to losing that small-town feel? In addition to general development, candidates should talk about unique housing opportunities as affordability continues to be an issue for many. Something that came up in the past Term-of-Council that I think will return is what should be an acceptable amount in-terms of fill being brought to build up private land. One that will affect the Harrow

area, but will require all future Council members to vote on and the entirety of the Town to pay for through taxation, is what is to happen to the former Harrow High School facility. Of course, decisions on that can’t really be made until the assessment has been completed, which will define its integrity. It will be interesting to her how candidates will view this matter. On this end of the municipality, we should hear from candidates as to how they would like to see the future Essex Centre Sports Fields developed, and willingness to work with Amherstburg on McGregor’s sanitary sewage issues and on the future Co-An Park Master Plan. These were just a few topics off the top of my head, and community members will certainly have their own as Election Day nears. Things are starting to heat up, and I hope there will be more candidates announcing their intention to run for a Council position in the very near future.

“Keep Calm and Work Hard” - by Jessica Azar

This past week was a DOOZY! At the Essex Free Press, we had a ton of carrier issues that were out of the ordinary and our control last week. Without airing individual, personal issues, there was nothing for us left to do, but scramble for outside help or take it all on ourselves. We had some existing carriers step up and help us out to fill in for routes that needed delivery. The amount of gratitude we have for those individuals is huge. I think we were perhaps a bit too stressed to properly express that to them. The carriers who deliver our paper each week with care, commitment, and reliability, are firstly human beings, of all ages. Just as we all do, they have personal struggles or issues that need attention, outside of work. With approximately 2000 papers to deliver, we pulled up our socks, and did our best to get the job done. I’m sure we missed a few homes. But, we got those papers out to the public. We work too hard on the paper each week to not have that many go out. We owe it to our advertisers who support us too. This didn’t come without complaints though. We didn’t receive many. Most of those people were very understanding, but there are always those select few

people who seem to call to just be mean-spirited. The lack of empathy or understanding on their free paper being delivered, or not being delivered, was mind-boggling. Seriously… if this was their reaction to a very minor thing, I do not want to see how they handle real hardship or struggles in their lives. The Essex Free Press is delivered and publish free of charge to readers. We take pride each week, in producing a quality product that provides local news, records history, reports responsible information, and provides readers a forum to express themselves. It is the highest compliment that readers want it, so much so that they will call us if they didn’t receive it on time. On the other hand, those who call us with a complaint that is laced with entitlement, or disrespect, can sour everything. Don’t question my integrity. Because it’s not up for debate. We work too hard. Personally, I believe in our product, so much so that I would not have been able to peacefully sleep at night if I didn’t get those papers out last week, after and before work hours. So again, please be kind. Be courteous. Be patient. And if you can’t… perhaps just be quiet. I think I need a vacation.

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Reducing emissions without hobbling our ability to produce food is a must submitted by Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Empty grocery store shelves in the Netherlands have made headlines recently, as farmers blocked food distribution centres in protest of strict government nutrient regulations. They’re very worried that pending legislation will not only put many of them out of business but will also affect food production – potentially making those empty store shelves a more frequent occurrence in the future. In nearby Denmark, farmers are awaiting their government’s release of a carbon emissions tax scheme for agriculture, phase two of a tax introduced on other sectors of its economy earlier this spring. They, too, are concerned about their ability to meet new standards in a short amount of time and how it will affect the viability and competitiveness of their farm businesses and their ability to produce food. Food security is a more heightened topic in Europe these days than it has been for a long time, due in large part to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing conflict between two countries who are not only large global food producers, but also the source of many of the fertilizers farmers around the world depend on to grow their crops. Here at home, the federal government is also turning its sights on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer use, and last year announced a national fertilizer emission reduction target of 30% below 2020 levels by 2030. They’ve now launched consultations with farmers, the fertilizer industry and provincial and territorial governments to figure out how they’re going to make that happen. As farmers, we very much care about climate change and emissions. We work with nature when we raise livestock, grow crops and work the land, so we’re impacted very directly by changes in the environment and the weather as much or more than anybody else. And we’ve already been taking action for years to reduce farming’s impact on air, soil and water. The Environmental Farm Plan, for example, was launched in

the 1990s by farm organizations to help drive positive environmental change and since that time, farmers and governments have collectively invested hundreds of millions of dollars in positive on-farm improvements. On my farm in the Golden Horseshoe region, like on many other Ontario farms, we have for years followed the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program, which means we apply the right nutrient at the right time and at the right rate to the right place – giving our crops what they need, when they need it, while promoting and enhancing overall farm sustainability. Not only is that the right thing to do for the environment, it’s also a sound business decision for our farm; fertilizer, after all, is expensive – never more so than this year due to the Ukraine crisis and Canadian government tariffs on fertilizer imports from Russia – so we don’t want to use any more of it than we have to. To their credit, in their consultation document, the federal government does recognize that fertilizer is an essential part of modern farming and that farmers are taking environmental action – and they’re looking for our suggestions on how we can make the uptake of many of these beneficial practices even more widespread. We are very concerned, however, that the government has set their reduction target based on an absolute reduction in emissions from fertilizer use rather than one based on how nutrients are actually used. Government metrics for measuring emissions from fertilizer use are poor and based largely on fertilizer sales. This means any success in meeting the target they’ve set would result simply from a decrease in fertilizer sales – and not in actual, meaningful

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change in how nutrients are used. That’s why basing decisions on sound science and the practical realities of farming and food production is so critical. At OFA, we are responding to the fertilizer emissions reduction consultation document and having discussions with government to ensure the farmer voice is well represented. We recognize there are improvements to be made, but farmers will need support from government to get there. This means funding, research and technical support for innovation and new technologies, and transitioning to new practices and approaches in how we farm and produce food. Most importantly, we have to ensure that any new regulations will drive positive, impactful change without affecting the competitiveness of farm businesses or our ability as a province and as a country to feed ourselves and often the world. Once we lose that capacity, it will be hard to get it back – and as we’ve all experienced firsthand over the last several years, the world can change rapidly, and we may not always be able to depend on others to provide us with what we need.

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Essex Council meeting notes - July 18, 2022... the remaining sidewalk locations left as planned. She wanted Council to pass her request. Mayor Richard Meloche was of the same opinion as Brown. He motioned that Council have the Town of Essex request Valente not install sidewalks on the section of Morris Drive, across the street from the park and storm water lands, and that options for this portion of

sidewalk be determined in the 2023 Budget. The rest of the sidewalks would go ahead as planned. In addition, this would include the Town asking Valente for cash in lieu of installation of this section of sidewalk. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said he is a fan of having sidewalks on both sides of the streets. He said he would vote against the motion on a point of

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principle, because he does not agree with moving sidewalks away from homes. In a recorded vote, only Vander Doelen was opposed. Harrow Soccer Complex to be considered future home of Fire Station 3 Essex Fire Chief Rick Arnel approached Council about possibly approving the Harrow Soccer Complex, 2215 Roseborough Road, in Harrow as the location for the future Fire Station 3. He said his intention was to provide a proactive report on where the project is, and provide Council with the opportunity to make a decision on the relocation. In November of 2019, he said, Council accepted the building condition assessment and feasibility report for the current facility. That report noted the Town needed to look at

rebuilding Station 3. The current station does not have the adequate parking spaces for firefighters responding to calls, and the Roseborough Road location would. The Report to Council notes Fire Administration Staff has been investigating properties to construct the new facility and have found the Harrow Soccer Complex would be a primary location that would fit the department’s needs. This location is on a secondary street, with quick and easy access to the 3rd Concession Road, Sinasac Street, County Road 11, and County Road 20 for emergency responses. The current site is already graded, and a parking lot will be useful for the fire station. Arnel said this option would also be cost-efficient as it will save on the expense of purchasing land for the future station. He said Essex Fire will look into it to ensure it will be the right move. Councillor Sherry Bondy said this a big decision. She said there is no doubt in her mind Fire Station 3 needs to be replaced. She asked Council to table this until the new Term of Council. This may be the best location, but she did not see pros and cons of this regarding other locations. She also wants time for public consultation. Essex Mayor Richard

Meloche also wanted additional information. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said he would be in favour of deferring the matter, only because he believes it should not be a priority for the Town of Essex to build another new fire station at this time. He said a lot of money has been spent on the fire department over the past few years – on the new Station 2 and equipment – and there are other priorities, like a new town hall or vastly improved roads. He is not opposed to studying the metrics to determine station response times and what would be more important, firefighting or emergency services. Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman said the new facility for Station 3 is needed. He said it is a level of service the Town has to provide, and a level of support the Town needs to deliver to its firefighters in ensuring proper equipment and training. He thinks Roseborough is a great spot, but would also like to see comparable locations. Council received the report, and passed the motion that the Town work on public consultation and have Administration bring forward a report with other options for the location for Station 3 when the Fire Chief is prepared to approach Council on the matter again. In a recorded vote, Councillor Morley

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Bowman was opposed. Renewal agreement with the Essex 73’s approved for sign advertising Council adopted a by-law to provide a lease for sign advertising at the Essex Centre Sports Complex with the Essex 73’s Junior Hockey Club to operate within the Libro Rink and Shaheen Rink on a four-year term, commencing September 1, 2022. Storage container approved for Veterans Memorial Park Council approved $6,436.32, utilized from monies held in the Parks and Recreation Reserve, specifically designated for the Harrow Cenotaph for a storage container. The Harrow Legion Members and Town Administration met to discuss a solution to their ongoing storage issue as they have several items that are utilized each year at the Remembrance Day ceremony and there is no area to store them, the Report to Council notes. The Town’s Park Reserve Fund has a dedicated amount it holds in trust for the Harrow Legion. A mural or decal will be added to prevent graffiti.

Essex Council Notes for Monday, July 18 will be continued in the July 28 edition of the Essex Free Press.

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Under a month left to file nomination papers to run for Essex Council - Bondy and Meloche vying for Mayor by Sylene Argent The clock is ticking for potential candidates to file their nomination papers to run for a Council position in the 2022 Essex Municipal Election. Those with a desire to represent their community at the municipal decisionmaking table have just under a month to officially file their nomination

papers. Officially, candidates have until 2pm on August 19 to either file or withdraw their name from the upcoming election race. Officially, the nomination and campaign period began in early May for the Essex Municipal Election. Voting day will take place on October 24. So far, two incumbents

Voice Of Inspiration “Home is people. Not a place. If you go back there after the people are gone, then all you can see is what is not there any more.” ~ Robin Hobb

currently serving on Essex Council have tossed their hat into the ring, vying for the head position of Mayor, which is voted on at-large. Current Councillor Sherry Bondy officially filed her nomination papers last Wednesday. “I’m officially seeking support from residents for the Mayor’s seat,” Bondy said after officially filing her papers. She said she was thrilled to do so as she has worked hard for all the residents of Essex for the last 12-years she has been a Council rep. “It is the next logical step. I have the energy and experience.

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“Although I was elected to represent those who live in Harrow, I have never denied the diligent hard work necessary to help everyone who lives in this great municipality we call home,” she stated. She also wants to show that leadership to the next Term of Council, and has branded herself as the “Inclusion Candidate.” A sense of pride emanates from her

advocacy work for those who are experiencing clothing, food, and housing insecurities. As Mayor, Bondy said she wants to take a more proactive approach on files. With her work boots on, Bondy said she is not afraid to get dirty and do the research. “I am a working Councillor,” she said. Looking ahead, Bondy

believes there will be challenges the next Term of Council will have to face, coming out of pandemic lockdowns. She believes having a Bachelor of Social Work will help her deal with any issues for the residents as they arise. She also has a Bachelor of Education and is employed as a Resource Assistant with the Essex County Library, from Continued on Page 10

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festival kicked-off on Thursday, begining with the carnival, Sunsplash Idol, and Chalk Art Competition. The event featured various live entertainment performances throughout the festival. “The BIA Board of Management created a team to plan for Sunsplash, once we knew that we would be able to safely meet and COVID protocols were eased. We had about four-months to plan,” Janal Gagnier said, who is the Belle River On the Lake Business Improvement Area’s BIA and Special Events Coordinator. This year, the festival underwent some changes, including adding cornhole and volleyball tournaments to the West Beach area, while the jet ski races were removed from the festival’s lineup. Gagnier noted another change featured removing the 1000 person beverage tent, in lieu of a 250 person beverage garden, put on by Belle River Brewhouse at Lakeview Park. Despite the limited time to plan, Gagnier said this year was one of the most successful, featuring the largest attendance and participation with the car show and the parade. While it was the first year offering the volleyball and cornhole tournaments, Gagnier said the turnout

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car show to handing out prizes.” Gagnier credits the support of the BIA’s coop students, along with volunteers and the OPP, for helping to make the event run smoothly and for their

was overwhelming, as both were at capacity for participation. “The turnout this year was amazing,” Gagnier said. “Many businesses within the area say this

is their best weekend of the year in terms of sales. My favourite part of the weekend is seeing the community actively involved and participating in our events as well as the

Many businesses within the area say this is their best weekend of the year in terms of sales. My favourite part of the weekend is seeing the community actively involved and participating in our events as well as the smiling and happy people attending.” - Janel Gagnier, Belle River On the Lake BIA and Special Events Coordinator

smiling and happy people attending.” On Friday evening, Notre Dame Street was blocked off for the classic car cruise, before a performance by “Leave Those Kids Alone” at the amphitheater at Lakeview Park. On Saturday morning, the parade was held on Notre Dame Street. Wrapping up the festival on Sunday included the fishing derby and the beach volleyball competition. After the twoyear break among the COVID-19 pandemic, the return of the festival brought familiar faces

dedication overall. She thanked the community for returning to Belle River and surrounding area for attending the Sunsplash event and everyone involved in the event for their support.

and new faces together to enjoy and participate in the weekend. “Prior to volunteering at Sunsplash this year, I had never attended or even heard of the festival before,” Julia Koskal Soliman, a Co-Op student under the BIA, said. She volunteered at the festival this year. “Events like the Car Show and the Fishing Derby showed a lot of turn out and it was great to see so many people come out and enjoy the work of the BIA. It was rewarding [to participate] in the event from registering entrants in the fishing derby and

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Under a month left to file nomination papers to run for Essex Council... Continued from Page 7 which she has started a leave of absence. “This is a passion for me. I love helping people on a daily basis,” she said. “I will be an ambassador and champion for all of Essex.” She also knows residents want more focus on roads. She said she will continue to advocate for a roads plan, so residents can understand when their road is due for an upgrade and the reasoning attached to that schedule.

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Bondy said she does not give up, pointing to her work on trying to get answers on power flickers and outages, and works to get answers to residents who have concerns regarding drainage, and to farmers, who she has heard feel underrepresented. “I have fought diligently on several fronts for Essex citizens to ensure fair and just elections, brought E.L.K. and Hydro One to the table to question the

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power issues in the municipality, and am most proud of the work I have done in getting the Town of Essex to purchase the former Harrow High School and surrounding recreational lands,” Bondy stated. Bondy is active on social media to keep residents informed. She wants to keep residents up-to-date about matters, so they have an opportunity to provide input. Current Mayor Richard Meloche filed his nomination papers towards the end of May, making his intention to vie for the position public early on in the process. He wants to keep the momentum going, as he said Council has been able to achieve a lot over the past fouryears, including attracting a lot of

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The Boys of Rhythm performed on Wednesday, July 6.

by Sylene Argent With summer underway, the Town of Essex’s Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) committee kicked-off its popular Tune Up the Parks summer music series in Essex Centre on Wednesday, July 6. The Boys of Rhythm was the first musical guest to perform in the series, held at Heritage Gardens Park, and offered a wide-range of Canadian-made tunes for their listening audience to enjoy. The Boys of Rhythm features the locally renowned Steve Morin and Gord Harwood, who often team up together to perform. With Canada Day celebrated the week prior, the duo used the opportunity to play Canadian-made music, featuring songs from Gordon Lightfoot, Rita MacNeil,

Joni Mitchell, and even by a few local musicians as well. During their set, they got their audience engaged and clapping along to Stompin’ Tom Connors’s very familiar tune, “The Hockey Song.” Morin and Harwood are regulars at the Tune up the Parks concert series for Essex Centre, having performed in the series every season since its inception. Morin is known for his vocal talent, in addition to his abilities on harmonica and guitar, and Hardwood is known for his vocal and guitar playing abilities. The duo was proud to offer their music stylings to Essex Centre as a precursor to the Essex Fun Fest, and continue Canada Day celebrations. “Tonight, it is about the artist

Dawn & Elvis Gori performed on Wednesday, July 13.

showcasing their talents for all of us,” former ACT Committee Chairperson, Tony Paniccia, said before the Boys of Rhythm performed. On the evening of Wednesday, July 13, married duo, Dawn & Elvis Gori, took to the limelight to perform rock and pop hit covers of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. The South Woodslee duo played in a band together for six-years before becoming a couple, and playing shows also as a duo, in 2007. The duo’s first appearance in the Tune Up the Park’s concert series was last year. Elvis said he was pleased to see the Town of Essex step-up and offer the outdoor series last year, during the pandemic. He said it was great to perform in front of a crown last year, and he and Dawn were

pleased to give it another go last week. The Tune Up the Parks concert sessions are scheduled to take place in Colchester on Monday evenings and in Essex Centre’s Heritage Gardens Park on Wednesday evenings, until the end of August. In addition, a performance will be held at the McGregor Parkette on July 22. Performances begin at 7pm. Performances may be postponed or cancelled. In Essex Centre, Texas Blues performer Lawrence Hank, is scheduled to perform on Wednesday, July 20. Cymbolism, a local classic rock band, is scheduled to play on Wednesday, July 27. The full lineup of scheduled performances can be viewed at essex.ca/ tuneuptheparks

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_____________________ HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. No speciﬁc education required. Experience is an asset. Rate of pay- $15.00. To apply please email: Lindsay@policellafarms. com Or Mail to Domric International, PO 1-tfn Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0. _____________________ HIRING! LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE and LANDSCAPE LABOURERS, $18/hour. Experience necessary. Fax your resume to (519) 723-2336 or email to quinlaninc@ kelcom.igs.net 1-1tf

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_____________________ HELP WANTED: Tilray Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $15.00/hour. Full time hours - Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. Please apply at careers@tilray.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4. _____________________ HELP WANTED  Local truss assembly plant is hiring full-time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season. Beneﬁts after 3 months along with a boot allowance. Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-839-4301 or email resume to cindyh@rivardtruss.com.

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Essex (ON) Parcel Delivery & Related Services Minimum one (1) vehicle during non-peak periods The service includes pick-up and delivery of mail and related activities and requires the Contractor to provide the necessary driver and regular cargo van. More explicit details can be found in the RFP’s Appendix 1-10. Please reach out to the below contact to obtain the full RFP documentation. Contracting Authority: CANADA POST CORPORATION SOURCING MANAGEMENT Attention: Manojle Momo Boskovic manojle_momo.boskovic@canadapost.postescanada.ca OR Access the link below http://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/13373008 Interested Proposers must complete and submit the RFP in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth within the RFP package. RFP closing date and time is July 28th, 2022, at 2:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

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GARAGE SALE - Fri. & Sat., July 22 & 23, 8am-2pm, at 253 West County Road 34, Cottam. Selling outdoor furniture, various household items, and more. Continued on Page 13

Final Installment of Property Taxes If you own property in the Town of Essex you should have received your final tax notice by July 18, 2022. The first installment is due on July 29, 2022, and the second installment is due on October 31, 2022. Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed on the first day of default at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address. If you do not receive a tax notice, please contact 519-776-7336 extension 3050. Convenient Payment Options At the bank, online banking, credit card payments using Virtual City Hall, cheque by mail or drop box located at 33 Talbot Street, Essex & 243 McAffee Street, Harrow and Town Hall during the hours of 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, subject to change due to COVID restrictions (please refer to website for current updates) Drainage, Water/Wastewater Arrears, Interest and Penalties Please note, unpaid water/wastewater arrears and drainage charges, as well as interest and penalties, may be added and appear on your property tax account. However, depending on the timing of these charges, they may not appear on your property tax notice. Tax Registration The Municipal Act, 2001 allows a municipality to begin the tax sale process on a property on January 1, if there is a balance in the second year following the year that property taxes are due. The Town of Essex adheres to this timeline for tax sale. For more information on the tax sale process and general tax information, please visit www.essex.ca/taxes.

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Public No ce Town of Tecumseh Municipal Council Vacancy Take No ce that a vacancy exists on the Town of Tecumseh Council for Councillor of Ward 1. This vacancy shall be filled by appointment through a Call for Nominees. The term of this posi on is from the date of the Council appointment being July 26, 2022 to the end of this Council term on November 14, 2022. A candidate for municipal office must be a qualified municipal elector as set out in the CLASSIFIEDS Municipal Elec ons Act, 1996. Qualified electors must be: a) 18 years of age or older;

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An informa on session for interested individuals will be held on Tuesday, July 19 at 5:30 pm at Town Hall in Council Chambers, located at 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh. Any qualiﬁed individual must apply using the applica on form on the Town website at www.tecumseh.ca by 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2022. For applica on requirements, see the Town of Tecumseh Council Vacancy Policy which is linked in the applica on form at www.tecumseh.ca/Council-Vacancy-Form/. Candidates will be no ﬁed of the me of the July 26th Council mee ng. For further informa on, please contact the Ac ng Clerk, Jennifer Alexander at 519-735-2184 ext. 139 or jalexander@tecumseh.ca. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).

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Under a month left to file nomination papers to run for Essex Council... Continued from Page 7 development in Essex Centre, Harrow, and Colchester, in addition to getting an Environmental Assessment in the works for McGregor, so growth can happen there as well. Much of that work was laid over the past four or five Terms of Council, to ensure development could be supported, he said. Regionally, with the electric vehicle battery plant – and possible

subsidiary plants – and the new acute care hospital to come, Meloche suspects those who will construct the facilities, in addition to future employees, will look to Essex to live as it will be in close proximity to both future projects. Looking into the next Term of Council, Meloche suspects there will be opportunity to look at efforts to support different types of housing in Essex

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PERSONAL _____________________ PRAYER TO the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, You who makes me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals. You who gives me the Divine Gift to forgive & forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and conﬁrm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer three consecutive days without asking for their wish. It will be granted no matter how diﬃcult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue, as soon as your favor has been granted. J.S.

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role of Deputy Mayor. Meloche was elected as Deputy Mayor in the 2018 Election, but was appointed Mayor earlier this year. As a result, Ward 3 Councillor Steve Bjorkman was appointed to the Deputy Mayor position. Bjorkman announced he would not run in the 2022 Election. So far, two individuals have put their name forward for Deputy Mayor, Rob Shepley and Ron Rogers. Those living in Essex Centre will also elect two Councillors. Current incumbents are Morley Bowman and Joe Garon, neither of whom have filed their nomination papers as of yet. So far, only one individual has put their name forward, Glen Mills. McGregor residents will elect one Councillor. The position is currently held by Kim Verbeek, who is, to date, the only

individual who has put her name forward for the position. Residents of Colchester will elect two Councillors. Current position holders are Chris Vander Doelen and Jason Matyi. Matyi earned the position by appointment earlier this year, when Bjorkman was appointed to the current role of Deputy Mayor. Both Matyi and Vander Doelen have filed their nomination papers, in addition to Brad Allard. Harrow residents will elect one representative. Current role-holder, Bondy, is seeking the Mayor’s position. So far, two individuals have filed to run for this position, Rodney Hammond and Shawn Mulder. More information about the 2022 Essex Municipal Election can be found on the town website: essex.ca

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southern-half of the municipality. Meloche would like to see a play house built somewhere in the municipality for live theatre opportunities to pair with the many wineries in the southernend of the municipality. He believes there are plenty of people who would want to invest and travel to Essex to be a part of that. Being on Council is Meloche’s passion. He has been on Council for 19-years, 15 of which he has served as Deputy Mayor. The past sixmonths he has served as Mayor. In addition to his experience on Essex Council, Meloche brings with him over two-decade of experience dealing with regional issues as part of County Council. “As Mayor, I want to see us moving forward in a positive and stable environment,” Meloche said. “I would like to eliminate the drama attached to Essex over the past few Councils. That will do something for the image for the Town of Essex.” In addition to electing a Mayor at-large, Essex residents will also elect one individual to fill the

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Centre and Harrow. Road rehabilitation and new road construction, Meloche said, is on his radar. This is always a concern for residents and Council. He said he knows what it is like to live on a gravel road, and Council should not expect everyone is okay with the bare minimum. One of the issues Meloche is investigating includes looking at potentially expanding ppublic transportation in Essex. Recently, Council E ppassed his motion that ddiscussion in 2023 take pplace on looking at public ttransit for a route from St. Clair College that would C ggo up County Road 11 to Colchester. C Currently, there are ffunding mechanisms the Town may be able to tap T iinto to support public ttransportation from the pprovincial and federal llevels, he said. This would ccomplement the one aalready running along Highway # 3. H He believes public will ttransportation bbecome more important as ggas prices climb. He believes tourism will be big in the future, w in the pparticularly

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EVON, Sandra “Sandy”- passed away after a courageous battle on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Hospice of Windsor at 74 years of age. Beloved wife of Jim “Butch” for 55 years. Loving Mom to her three boys, Jeﬀ (Judy), Louis (Wendi), and Jim (Antonietta). Adored Gramma of Jocelyn, Jarett, Sydney, Ethan, Jade, Isabella, Patrizio, James, Giuseppe, Azzura, Adora, and Bocelli. Predeceased by her parents, Eddy and Lucy Gravel. Dearest sister of Wilf Gravel (Anne), late Pauline James (late Stan), late Janine Kendal (late Jim), late Bob Gravel (Carol), Ron Gravel (Trudy), late Dick Gravel, and dear sister-in-law of Christine Simkins (late Thom) and Guy Evon (Debbie). Special Aunt Sandy to many nieces and nephews. She will also be remembered and missed by many lifelong friends, especially Sadie. Sandy was an RNA, graduating from I.O.D.E. Hospital and retired from Grace Hospital. Many years were spent in the sunny south, where she easily made more friends. Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Mass of the Resurrection took place at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex on Monday, July 18, 2022. Cremation took place. If desired, memorial donations made in Sandy’s memory to the Hospice of Windsor Essex would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca “Her Big Blue eyes are finally at rest”

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ST. PIERRE, Mary (nee Maden) - 75, of Woodslee lost her battle with cancer on July 15 surrounded by family. She has been reunited with her parents, Henry & Elizabeth Maden, and brother, Bill Maden. Mary immigrated to Canada in May 1953 from Holland with her family where she met the love of her life, Jim. They created a wonderful family and community. Mary was a pillar in the community of Woodslee running Jim’s Esso for 35 years. During her retirement, she enjoyed watching baseball, completing puzzles with her husband, and spending time with those who meant the most to her. Mary was happiest when surrounded by her family and never missed an opportunity to get us all together to celebrate even the smallest of achievements. Mary is survived by her husband, Jim, her four children, Tim (Teri), Lisa DeCaluwe, Cindy Zelko(Mark), and Andy (Dawn). Her seven grandchildren, Tyler, Lauren, Madison, Kristen, Cameron, Joe, and Devin and her first great-granddaughter Ivery. She is also survived by her sister, Cisco Maden, her brother, Adrian Maden, and her sister-in-law, Jill Maden. The family would like to thank the nurses in the Windsor Regional Cancer Center, all the primary care staff who came into the home in the last few months, Dr Freeman and her office. Most importantly we would like to thank her angels Lisa and Cindy who worked tirelessly over the last few months to keep her comfortable and be her primary care givers. Cremation has taken place. Visiting will take place at Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-7764233) on Wednesday, July 20 from 2-4 and 6-8. Visiting will continue on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 1690 County Road 46, Woodslee from 10 am until Mass of the Resurrection at 11 am. If desired, memorial donations will be accepted for the ALS Society of Windsor or WRCC Patient Assistance Fund. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman sponsorship by:

Fresh food. Friendly neighbours

Worship Service, on Sunday, July 24, at 10am, will have Phil Hernandez delivering the message. Rob Cornies will be with us on Sunday, July 31st. Donations for the food bank are being accepted and appreciated. Please pray for the many in our community who are suﬀering or are ill, as well as those around the world dealing with turmoil.

Essex United Church

service. There is no Sunday School oﬀered at this time. The Children’s Drop-In Centre also continues to be paused until further notice. The secretary can be reached Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 1pm. Our number is (519) 723-2284 and our email is bethelmaidstone@gmail.com. We are located at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone. You can ﬁnd us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Join us for worship on Sunday, July 24th at 10:30 am. Everyone is welcome. Keep cool in our air conditioned sanctuary! Keep up-to-date here: www.essexunitedchurch.ca. and social media pages. The Essex Food Bank is open - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 11:45pm. The phone number is: 519-776-4070.

Welcome to Essex CRC either in-person or online! We are open and invite you to join us each Sunday at 10am. All safety protocols are in place or you may join us online. Visit www. essexcrc.ca for a link to our social media page for upcoming services, information, and updates. At this time, we cannot oﬀer nursery supervision or Sunday school. Enjoy our ‘Take-a-book-Leave-a-book’ library located in front of the church. Come be part of the community.

submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Essex Retirees’ Club News

We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30a.m. On July 24th, Major Jim Hann will focus his sermon on “Gentleness.” Our Sanctuary is air conditioned and we have an elevator for those who need it. Stop by our SA Cafe on Tuesdays, between 10am and noon for a coffee, tea, a snack and a chat. Please continue with your generous support of our Foodbank. Donations can be dropped off Tues., Wed. & Fri. between 9am - 2pm. For information call the church office at 519-776-4628.

On Monday Afternoon’s Pepper games, winners were: Terry Durance had high score, Germaine Bagot was low score, and Dorval Cadieux had the most Peppers. Dorothy Fields had high score on Wednesday evening, Betty West was low score, and Terry Durance had the most Peppers. New players are always welcome!

Essex Baptist Church

191 Talbot St. S., Essex

519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church

Trinity Anglican Church Mark you calander for Family and friend day on August 21st on the church grounds. All are welcome to join us for our 9:30am outdoor service. A potluck meal will follow. We’re now taking orders for mums. Please call Pat at 519776-8005 for all info. Sunday servies are at 9:30 am lead by Rev.’d Hilton Gomes. All are welcome to join us.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Worship Service at 9 am. Summer Worship Services: We will hold joint services with our friends from Belle River United. The Services for the month of July will be held at Woodslee. Please note the new time of 9am. For the month of August, the joint service will held in Belle River at 9am. This also includes Labour Day Weekend in Belle River. Regular church services in both churches, will be back on September 11. Service will still be available on our website.

Bethel-Maidstone United All are welcome to join us at 10 am, Sunday morning. Our building is air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. We are pleased to welcome guest speakers Sue Anderson on July 24th, August 7th and 14th and Brian Stocks on July 31st and August 21st. Rev. Paul returns for the August 28th

What’s Going On... JULY 23 & 24  LAZEE G RANCH’S ‘SHODEO’ - Live performances. July 23 ~ doors open: 5pm - July 24 ~ Doors open: 3pm For more information: www.lazeegranch.ca JULY 24  AMHERSTBURG’S GONE CAR CRAZY - Downtown Amherstburg. Street cars, Muscle cars, Hot rods, Jeeps, etc. with LIVE entertainment. JULY 29, 30, 31  HOGS FOR HOSPICE  At Seacliﬀe Park, Leamington. for tickets and info: www.hogsforhospice.com JULY 29  BUTTERFLY DAY  At Maidstone Museum, 1093 Puce Road (Cty Rd 25) from 10am - 12pm. Please pre-register by July 27. Call 519-819-5318 JULY 30 & 31  SUNPARLOUR RODEO  at 1835 County Rd. 18, Ruthven. 6pm start. For information: www.sunparlourrodeo.com AUG. 2  HARROW BLOOD DONOR CLINIC- At Camoes Portuguese Club of Harrow, 390 Sinasac St. W. To book an appointment, visit: blood.ca or call: 1-888-236-6283. AUG. 5, 6, 7  COMBER FAIR - At the Comber Community Centre, 6211-6213 McAllaster St., Comber. For all information & schedule: www.comberfair.com AUG. 19  MILL ST. MARKET - In Leamington from 5-10pm. Free Admission. Street food, drinks, live entertainment & more. HIATUS HOUSE: oﬀers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. WINDSOR AND DISTRICT OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP meeting on April 24, May 29, & June 26 at 1p.m. at Cottam United Church, 137 Talbot Rd. W. Cottam. Our support group is for those who have had or will have ostomy surgery. Family members and/ or friends welcomed.

Our congregation is open and welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 10:30am. Recorded messages are on our website at: www.essexbaptist.com We contiue to pray for God’s blessing on all of Essex County. Let us know how we can, more speciﬁcally, pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist.com). 71 Maidstone Ave East.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church submitted by Sandra Lypps

For the months of July and August our Sunday services will be at 10am. All are welcome! Thank you to everyone who donated through CanadaHelps during the month of June, we appreciate your support very much! Our pasta dinners are done until September and our next market is still in the process of being planned. If you are cleaning out closets please keep our Clothes Cupboard in mind. We are always looking for donations of gently used clothing. For more information about what is happening at St. Paul’s, visit online: www.stpaulstrinity.org, or social media. Call the oﬃce at 519-776-7111 (Messages are checked regularly).

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Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news St. Mary’s Mission Group, St. Clement & St. John the Evangelist & Holy Name of Jesus CWL groups are collecting new school supplies and backpacks for local families in need. Please drop oﬀ donations at the back of each church until August 14.

Vacation Bible School takes place on August 8th - 12th for children ages 3 – 12-years. Sign up now. Forms are at the back of each church. It is free! St. John’s K of C are accepting applications for post secondary bursaries until July 31. If you have a vegetable or fruit garden please share any extra produce with our local food banks. Emancipation Day is on Monday, August 1st at 10 am at Fairbairn Cemetery on Baseline Road hosted by Sandwich South Historical Society. For up to date news please visit our website: centralessexcatholic.dol or ﬁnd us on social media.

Antioch Christian Ministries Submitted by Karen Chaulk

Antioch Church, located at 455 County Rd. 34 W. Essex, invites you to join them for their Sunday Services at 10am Children’s Ministry Classes are available during service for ages 18 month - Grade 6, beginning at 10:30am. Youth meet Friday’s at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm). Young Adults meet every other Saturday at 7:30pm. For more information about other meetings and service times, please go to: antiochcanada.ca

Tecumseh Town Council - Meetings of Council highlights submitted to EFP Public Council Meetings South Talbot Road Drain East and 12th Line Drain: Council held a public meeting to discuss the repair and improvement to the South Talbot Road Drain East and 12th Line Drain. The engineers’ report provides for the cleanout of a portion of the South Talbot Road Drain East to accommodate a proposed culvert, replacement of existing access culverts as required, future replacement specifications for remaining culverts, and the construction of a buffer strip. The purpose of the meeting was to hear comments from any affected landowners on the proposed drainage works. A Court of Revision is scheduled for September, 2022.

Sullivan Creek Drain: Council held a public meeting to discuss the repair and improvement to the Sullivan Creek Drain. The engineers’ report provides recommendations for bridge/culvert repairs/ replacements, specifications for future bridge/culvert replacements, flushing of existing bridges/culverts, removal of silt and debris from the drain, and the installation of new buffer strips. The purpose of the meeting was to hear comments from any affected landowners on the proposed drainage works. The report was referred back to the Drainage Engineer to consider Excess Soils requirements in accordance with recent information received from Provincial Ministries.

Regular Meeting of Council Ontario Active School Travel (OAST) Grant: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit presented to Council on the Ontario Active School Travel Grant, which is a provincial initiative aiming to promote human-powered modes of transportation for students

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1932 Ford bought for $125

Award-winning hot rod.

Tommy Henderson was born in 1940 and grew up in Toronto. In 1959, hee bought a 1932 Ford two-door sedan in original condition for $125. But it didn’tt stay that way. Tommy had been buying all the latest hot rod magazines and knew w exactly what he wanted. Under the hood, Tommy installed a 324 cubic inch Olds Rocket V8 with Isky y high lift cam, solid lifters, and three two-barrel carbs. Dual exhausts were a mustt and a Cadillac transmission handled all the increase in horsepower. Now Tommy could squeal his tires every time a red light turned green. And d speaking of green, Tommy finished off his car in Amazon Green Metallic, a Dodgee colour more dazzling than any colour Henry Ford ever thought of. This hot rod won First Place at every show Tommy entered, and he drove it to California and back on a holiday. The supreme honour came in 2003 when Rod & Custom magazine issued a hardbound book to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Tommy’s ’32 Ford was included, the only car from Canada in the book! Tommy sold it a few years ago to make room for his 1947 Ford convertible. The ’32 went to Chicago, then California, and now resides in Hawaii. Tommy and his girlfriend visited the current owner and saw the car again. Lots of great memories! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca

tto travel to and from schools. The Health Unit has selected six pilot schools to U iimplement new programs, as well as a nnumber of other initiatives to establish a bbaseline and enhance schools’ tools and rresources. In the future, programs such aas wayfinding and crosswalk painting, aas well as marketing and promotion aactivities, will be implemented. Council eendorsed the Active School Travel Charter for Windsor-Essex. C Arena and Pool Capital Works Plan: Council received an update on P tthe 2023-2026 Arena and Pool Capital Works Plan. The purpose of the plan is to W pprovide a detailed synopsis to prioritize nnecessary renovations, asset replacement aand repair, and new infrastructure ddevelopments. The 2023-2026 Plan iincludes such projects as arena roof rrefurbishment, compressor replacements, aas well as general lifecycle repairs to bboth the arena and pool. Council adopted tthe amended Plan, and approved funding tthrough the Town’s reserve funds. 6715 Malden Road Zoning By-law Amendment: Council received a report A aand authorized the holding of a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law m aamendment for a standalone additional rresidential unit on a parcel of land on the west side of Malden Road, south of the w iintersection with South Talbot Road. A ppublic meeting is scheduled, to hear the aapplication and provide for public input. 4155 Manning Road Zoning Byllaw Amendment: Council received a rreport and authorized the holding of a ppublic meeting regarding a zoning by-law aamendment to rezone a parcel of land on tthe northwest corner of Manning Road aand Baseline Road, arising from a recent sseverance application. The amendment would rezone the remaining parcel w oof farmland to prohibit a residential ddwelling from being constructed, and

rezone the newly created residential lot, limiting the lot size to 1.3 acres. A public meeting is scheduled to hear the application and provide for public input. 2023 Business Plan and Budget Timetable: Council voted to approve the 2023 Business Plan and Budget Timetable as presented by staff. As 2022 is a municipal election year, the budget for the Town will not be approved until early in 2023 by the newly elected Council. Public engagement will take place from September 12 to October 12, 2022, with a draft business plan and budget presented to Council on December 13, 2022. Council will then deliberate the budget and business plan in January, with an approval date tentatively scheduled for January 24, 2023. South Talbot and Holden Outlet Drain Repair and Improvement: Council received a report from staff to appoint a drainage engineer to conduct an examination of the South Talbot and Holden Outlet Drain, with the aim of preparing a drainage report. This is part of an application for a new driveway culvert to provide access over the drain on a new property created by land severance at 6870 Holden Road. Council appointed Dillon Consulting Ltd. as drainage engineer. Next Regular Meeting: The next regular meeting of Council will be held, both virtually and in person, on July 26, 2022. The agenda and livestream will be available on the Town’s website www. tecumseh.ca.

Voice Of Inspiration When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change. ~

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Business update: new additions, new owners, and new spaces in Essex Centre

by Sylene Argent The downtown Essex Centre business district is always changing, with new businesses opening and existing businesses seeking out bigger spaces. Here are some of the recent changes and highlights: • Just Stylin’, a new business, has moved into 127-4 Talbot Street North. It is offering men’s, ladies’, and children’s clothing, in addition to fashion accessories and ladies’ plus-size clothing.

It is open from 5:30-8pm on Mondays through Thursdays, 5:30-9pm on Fridays, 9am-4pm on Saturdays, and 11am-4pm on Sundays. • Lola’s Round Table, a respite service offered in a group setting for adults living with a disability, has moved from its former location at 22a Centre Street to 41 Talbot Street North. This is the former Emerson Supply Co store facility. The new location offers the business more space to accommodate its clients. The store is set up with different sections, which allows for different programming. It also provides a huge bathroom and a makeshift cooking area for clients to learn kitchen skills. With the larger space, clients are able to tackle task chart duties. The bigger space also allows the local business to accommodate for more members and continue to grow. • A group from Toronto has moved into Essex to expand its business. 180 Talbot Street South is now known as the “The Embassy” and houses Willing Law Professional Corporation and Armani & Associates. Combined the businesses offer personal injury, wills, and estate law, and offer real estate services as well. The group hosted a grand-opening on Saturday

to introduce itself to the community. • Blimeys British Store & Gift Shop is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Essex Centre. Mark Hulme, Store Manager, said the move into Essex Centre has proved to work out well. “We love being in Essex. It is the hub of the county,” he said. The Essex Centre location, at 71 Talbot Street North, provides for more space, allowing the business to bring in three times the product and more grocery items for its customers. “It has been pretty cool,” he said. Previously, Blimeys British Store & Gift Shop was located in Harrow. • St. Clair Estate Wineries, located at 179 Talbot Street South, has new owners, Michelle and Garett Richards. The duo has owned the existing Essex Centre business since July 1, and they have been busy meeting with long-time and new customers. • Some progress is being made at the future Essex Home Hardware site, located on Maidstone Avenue. Right now, the ground is being levelled, so everything can be ready to break ground once Site Approval is granted. Its owners and staff are hopeful that will be obtained in the very near future. Essex Home Hardware purchased 12-acres on Maidstone Avenue,

between Canadian Tire and the Tim Hortons/McDonald’s plaza, to build a new retail shop and lumber yard. • BrokerLink was excited to recently announce that Ontario-based DPM Insurance Group has joined its team, effective July 1, 2022. DPM Insurance Group insurance advisors will continue serving local community members in Blenheim, Chatham, Essex, Tilbury, Harrow and Wallaceburg, by offering tailored insurance solutions for their home, auto, motorcycle, ATV, boat, trailer, tenant, business and farms.

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And the winner is…Essex Fun Fest parade winners announced

by Sylene Argent This year’s Essex Fun Fest Parade took place on Saturday, July 9, and certainty attracted a lot of attention from the many participants who entered a creative float and from community members, who lined Talbot Street to watch the spectacle head down to the fairgrounds. This year’s parade theme was “Celebrating Year of the Garden” and sponsors, Onyx Fitness Solutions, announced the top three float entrants this week. As they proceeded through the parade route, the floats were judged on overall appearance, creativity, and

originality. Onyx Fitness Solutions sponsored the 2022 Fun Fest Parade and took on the responsibility of judging the floats, and contacting the winners to determine the individual charity of choice to donate the cash prize won. Beau’s Autoeverything earned first place for its float, and picked the Essex Optimist Club to forward the $500 cash prize. Essex Home Hardware, earning second place and $250, and Red Apple, earning third place and $100, both picked the Essex Area Food Bank as their recipient. Representatives from the Essex

Optimist Club and the Essex Area Food Bank were pleased to receive their donations during a cheque presentation held at Onyx Fitness Solutions on Monday morning. This program is one of the ways the Essex Fun Fest Committee was able to put some of its sponsorship funding back into the community.

The 2022 Essex Fun Fest Commi ee would like to thank everyone who helped make this year’s fes val an overwhelming success. Special thanks to our main sponsors without Addi onal Thanks: whom this fes val would not be possible: To our team of reless Special thanks to our presen ng sponsors: Ken Knapp Ford Jeﬀ Smith County Chevrolet and, Countryside Chrysler Jeep & Dodge

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Allegra Marke ng Print Mail Au sm Ontario Windsor-Essex Bell Media - AM800 Besse eTransport Community Living Essex County Earnabus Inc. Essex Centre BIA Essex Family Dental Essex Foodland Essex Free Press Essex Home Hardware Building Centre • Essex Knights of Columbus • Essex Minor Baseball 15U Travel • Harrow News

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Holy Name Church Youth Group Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd. Libro Credit Union Lowes Prin ng Molson Coors ONYX Fitness Solu ons Royal Canadian Legion Branch 201 St. Clair College Alumni Associa on Stephanie Winger Realtor The Hurricane Group Town of Essex Unifor Local 444 Waterloo Brewing - Landshark World’s Finest Shows Xplornet Communica ons Inc.

volunteers who donate their me and always display tremendous commitment. You have all played a huge part in making this event a success. We would like to thank Essex Town Council and staﬀ, Earnabus Inc ., Au sm Ontario Windsor-Essex, Essex-Windsor EMS, and Essex Fire and Rescue Services for their enthusias c support and contribu ons of me and resources. Thank you to the residents and visitors who came out July 7th to 10th to enjoy Windsor and Essex County’s “best small town fes val.” We hope to see you all again next year at our 34th - annual Essex Fun Fest.

Ac ve Fun Fest Commi ee Members: Joe Garon - Chair, Kim Verbeek - Co-Chair, Directors: Ka e McGuire Blais, Dr. Michael Janisse, Rich Tapping, Ron McDermo , Jake Morassut - Director of Community Services, Janice Aloisio, Secretary, Rodney Klie, Manager Parks & Facili es, Ron Herold, Facility Clerk.