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First Colchester Village Country Market held to benefit 1881 schoolhouse - Heritage Colchester working with architect to create plan for the Colchester Schoolhouse -

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Many vendors set up shop as part of the Colchester Village Country Market on Saturday. by Sylene Argent On Saturday, Heritage Colchester hosted the first Colchester Village Country Market on the grounds of the historic Colchester Schoolhouse. As part of the event, several local vendors set up booths onsite, which offered a fun, outdoor shopping experience to area patrons. Attendees were able to support local entrepreneurs as well as contribute to the preservation and restoration of the 1881

facility for the future. Heritage Colchester, now incorporated as a non-profit with the Province of Ontario, is planning the schoolhouse’s restoration. Members of the group are hosting events and reaching out to the community to raise funds for the future restoration. Heritage Essex has recently been in touch with the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Inc. Members from the Windsor Chapter did head out to

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the historic building in the recent past to share thoughts and ideas about the structure’s future, Perry Basden, a member of Heritage Colchester, explained. Members of the Windsor Chapter, Basden relayed, were most impressed with the Schoolhouse’s structure as to how solid it appears to be. The group is now waiting for members of the organization’s Toronto Chapter to conduct an assessment on the facility. With the advice the

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Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Inc. will be able to provide in the future, after an official assessment has been conducted, Heritage Colchester will be able to proceed with restoring the structure and making it a valuable facility that will be of use to the community. This architectural group, Basden said, specializes in restoration and investigating older buildings in trying to keep them viable. “[We will] put some ideas together on paper to see exactly what will be viable for it, what we can do to get the best value out of it, as far as maintaining as much of the original structure as we can,” Basden said, adding the original 1881 version did not have indoor plumbing. “We are interested in having it available for cultural and historic events, as well as community use and educational purposes.” The group is looking at having the washroom in the 1952 section of the building redone and made to be accessible. In addition, accessible accommodations will need to be addressed to enter the facility. Basden said Heritage Colchester will work with the Town and the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee during the

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First Colchester Village Country Market held to benefit 1881 schoolhouse... Continued from Front Page

Murdo McLean oﬀered horse-drawn carriage rides during the Colchester Village Country Market on Saturday.

planning process to ensure all parties are satisfied with future plans for the building. Heritage Colchester is also working with Town of Essex staff on a lease agreement for the building, he added. Once the assessment has been complete, and a plan is drawn up, quotes to get the work done will be solicited. He is hopeful something will be available next spring, showing movement and plans in the works. In the meantime, the group has started a GoFundMe page, where people can donate to help Heritage Colchester generate revenue to pay for the assessment and other needs. So far,

around $1800 has been raised of the $10,000 goal. Fundraising through events and online donations are critical in helping Heritage Colchester move forward, as grant providers want two-years of financial responsibility data before an organization can apply for funding to assist with projects. To date, Heritage Colchester is only around four-months old. To continue to garner public support, members of Heritage Colchester participated in their first off-site fundraiser at the Harrow Market in June, where old photos of the schoolhouse classrooms and former students were

Photo submitted by Perry Basden. Members of Heritage Colchester hosted a fundraiser and awareness gig at the Harrow Market in June to support restoration eﬀorts of the 1881 Colchester Schoolhouse.

displayed. Information was also distributed to those who were interested in learning more about the project. The group also attended the July event. Heritage Colchester plans to host events to raise funds for the restoration, including a yard sale later this month. Gently used items will be accepted to sell to support Heritage Colchester in its efforts. Additional Colchester Village Country Market events will be held onsite at the schoolhouse, with an additional date planned in each August and September. The Colchester Schoolhouse was

built in 1881, the same year free, compulsory education for all children was mandated. • The current facility was not the first school. The original was built on the same lot in 1856. • It was used until the 1960s, and sold as a private residence. • The Town of Essex acquired the property in 2008. • Essex Council “Listed” the Colchester Schoolhouse as having historical value in 2016 and “Designated” it in May of 2021.

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by Sylene Argent Extension of Draft Plan approved for Dalla Bona development Council approved an extension of the Draft Approval for the lands comprising Part of Lots 5, 6, and 7 on Registered Plan 202 (the Dalla Bona development in Ward 4) for an additional three-years. The subject lands are located on the east side of Queen Street in Harrow, south of the Third Concession Road. A copy of the resolution of approval will be forwarded to the Manager of Planning Services for the County of Essex, who will also need to approve the extension. In the Report to Council, which Essex’s Manager of Planning Services, Rita Jabbour prepared, notes failure to approve the extension will result in a lapse of Draft Plan Approval. After that point, the applicant would have to reapply. The extension is for the second-phase of the project. The first phase, consisting of 29 single-detached dwelling lots and four semi-detached and/or townhome dwelling blocks, received final approval on April 10, 2008, the Report to Council notes. The contract for the construction of full municipal services for all lands was just awarded. The owner is working with its consultants to prepare a Registered Plan of Subdivision for the second-phase lands. Council provided with quarterly Community Improvement Plan update Council received the second quarterly update of the year, as it relates to the Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The three Essex CIP programs were created to stimulate private sector investment through municipal incentive-based programs in predetermined business district boundaries. They offer a variety of grant programs to eligible property owners for improvements, including façade improvements, new signage, and building renovations and improvements. The Town has three CIP project areas that include Essex Centre, Harrow, and Colchester/County Road 50. A total of $23,729.50 was contributed to completed projects that have received CIP funding in 2021. Two of the projects were from Essex Centre (combining to total over $17,000) and two were from Colchester/County Road 50 (combining to total $6,827.50). So far, five new applications for CIP projects have been received, with three being from Essex Centre and two from Harrow. In addition, there are four CIP applications from 2020 that have yet to receive funding. Two are from Essex Centre and two are from Colchester/County Road 50. $83,098 of the $100,000 set aside in the 2021 budget for the Essex Centre CIP project remains, while $93,172.50 of the $100,000 remains for the Harrow and Colchester/ County Road 50 CIP program. Funding for CIP programs in Essex Centre and Harrow is set to expire at the end of 2021. The Colchester & County Road 50 CIP expires in 2027. Construction value for June up 51.6 percent from June of 2020 In June, the total construction value, including all new and expanding commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential developments that required a building permit, totalled $12,699,800. This is up 51.6% from June of

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Choosing your fear

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We all have something we fear. The fear can be based on something that has happened to us in the past or looking at certain situations that can become hazardous or make us feel vulnerable, like open water or swimming, for example. Many of our fears may not be crippling, but may make us anxious from time-to-time. And, there can be a lot of them for some of us, while others give little to no thought to feeling overwhelmed in that way at all. Recently, I was thinking about fear and how people navigate through it. I thought about the fear of failure and how many forgo opportunities based on doubt. Often, we hear the fear of failure is pretty common and experienced by many. I have had friends admit to me, while I was still in school, that they did not put their full efforts into projects. At the time, they explained they rather risk failure or doing poorly by doing the bare minimum, because if they failed, they knew they could have done more. They could not bear to fail if they gave it their all.

Somehow, not pouring their best into their work provided them this mental leeway that almost cushioned them from flirting with failure. I guess it was an emotional crutch. I, however, remember telling these individuals that they would never understand how capable they are without putting in their best effort. When we think of success, we often think of having to take risks. We sometimes hear that working hard may not be enough in itself. I have heard it said that the biggest regret people have in their last days is not their mistakes, but the risks or opportunities they didn’t take. I am not much of a risk-taker. I like my odds to be good in order to make a decision, because I want the best outcome. That over-thinking, however, could certainly shutdown any opportunity to try something new, on the other hand. When I thought about fear of failure a little deeper, I began to wonder how many people were actually not fearful of failing, but fearful of succeeding. I know it sounds weird, but success sometimes comes with

Don’t just sit there. Help. by Jessica Azar Something about this past week, seems to have made everyone miserable and not shy to come out to say “Hello… screw you all!” Heck, this whole past year, I have at times felt like a personal punching bag for a lot of people who are just looking for an outlet to unleash their pain on. This week, we were contacted by someone who said that their empty garbage cans were knocked over by one of our a rural driver carriers. They went as far as to send in photos of our carrier trying to back up after hitting them and even named the photos “dumbguy.jpeg” (I wish I could share the photos, as the empty cans were in front of the mail box). Now, we don’t want our carriers to hit garbage cans. We don’t supply them with vehicles, they use their own, so we can assure you, they don’t want to hit anything either. But, we are all human, and we all make errors. I also know our carriers care about their jobs. They deliver hundreds or papers each, and they are NOT dumb guys. This week, on top of my regular duties at the office, I also assisted on the paper delivery of a driving route

certain sacrifices or challenges that many may not be willing to contend. We live in an age, due to social media, where everyone could be easily scrutinized by putting themselves out there. While some thrive on challenging adversity, others may prefer a quieter life, free of drama, and may pass on their dreams, whatever they may be. Success can be stressful. It needs to be not only obtained, but maintained. That takes stamina and focus. And if we fail after reaching a certain level of success, more people are aware of the fall. And that may be something many may have a hard time bouncing back from. I think fear controls many of us, each to a certain degree. We may fear being ridiculed for our views, singled-out for our shortcomings, or replaced for not making the cut. But one thing is certain, we can’t move forward without putting in the effort.

of newspapers, to fill in for a carrier on vacation. Full disclosure, it was not a pleasant experience and I have a new-found, deep respect for delivery drivers. Mailboxes are ALL different sizes, heights, lift from the top, lift from the bottom, avoid pot holes and rocks, avoid recycle boxes that were placed right next to the mail box, avoid being hit by traffic… try not to scream! Do not get me started on the Earwig parties going on in far too many of them. LOL! Needless to say, It was ROUGH. It is a tough job and I don’t know how our rural carriers do it alone, without an extra person. The point I am trying to come to is, instead of watching our delivery driver struggle with delivering your FREE community newspaper, taking photos of him, yelling, etc… maybe this person could have ran out and picked up their empty garbage cans that were in front of their mailbox. Maybe they could have extend a hand. Helped someone who was just trying to do their job. Tried being kind and compassionate. No one is purposely trying to hit anything with their car, unless they are a real jerk, with issues. Next time you see someone who needs help, step up and be that person. Don’t just sit their and make fun of it. So many of us are struggling right now, and it’s hard not to take things personally when people lash out. Your words and actions can have long lasting effects on others. So why not try your best to have some integrity.

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Re: comments of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor towards Councillor Bondy on traffic enforcement safety issues at the Essex Council meeting of July 5

The Mayor stated that he has had traffic radar set up on concession roads. The residents of the 3rd concession have not seen any stationary radar set up. Three private driveways have been offered to the OPP for radar set up. Mr. Mayor, you state that you have visited the residents of Ferris to discuss the speeding. That is wonderful! Why haven’t you visited the residents on the 3rd (from McLean to McCormick) to discuss the speeding with us? You have known about our concerns for years and still no comment from yourself. Deputy Mayor, you state that, “Everyone should be careful about what they post on social media.” Unfortunately, social media is the only output the residents can use to get their safety concerns read. And, yes in frustration, as we get no replies to our emails to Council, other than from Bondy, comments may get angry. No communication. What Councillor Bondy is doing is “communicating” with the residents of Harrow and it is greatly appreciated. Yet she gets chastised for doing this. In our opinion, she is the only Councillor who cares about the speeding as we have had very little communication from the Council in reference to our numerous emails sent to all. Even “our” local representative, Councillor Vander Doelen. Mr. Mayor and Council members, we have requested answers to the following questions many times, perhaps

you would answer them now? This concerns the 3rd Concession, from McLean Side Road to the McCormick. 1) At the December 21, 2019 Council meeting, a petition that 29 out of 30 residents signed was submitted to stop transport traffic using the 3rd as a safety issue. We were told that stopping said traffic would hurt the businesses on the 3rd. Other than one at Walker Road, can you tell us what other businesses are on the 3rd? 2) A petition that 27 out of 30 residents signed was submitted to reduce the speed limit from 80 kms to 60 kms, to coincide with the 4th, 5th, and 3rd (west of Walker Road). We were told it was not warranted. No other reason was given. Council was quiet. Why? How did the 4th get reduced and the 3rd has not? I understand that residents have been complaining to you for years about this with no explanation. Perhaps we can now have one? 3) The speed limit on the 4th Concession was reduced years ago from 80 kms to 60 kms, with 23 residents signing a petition. I quote from the Essex Free Press: “Councillor Larry Snively brought forth a petition containing the signatures of 23 residents on the 4th concession. An overwhelming majority of those residents want the speed limit on their road reduced to 60 km from the McCormick Side Road to the Arner Townline. A motion made by Snively to reduce the speed limit there

Essex Council meeting notes... with 2022 Budget preparations and an Interim Audit to ensure a smooth and timely delivery of both significant work projects. This interim position will provide assistance until a full staff complement has been achieved. The new position is to be fully funded through a pre-approved grant through the Canada Summer Jobs program, cost savings realized through 2021 staff vacancies, as well as an allocation of the 2021/2022 student budget, the Report to Council notes. 2022 Budget initiation Council received a memo to note the initiation of the 2022 Budget. It is planned to have a walkthrough of the 2022 Budget with Council in

November, with adoption in principle by January. Kate Giurissevich, Acting Director of Corporate Services, noted that because 2022 will be an election year, there will be no Council Discretionary Fund. There will also be election expenses, which will vary, depending on the delivery method chosen. In July, staff will undergo internal budget training, as a result of the recent Service Delivery Review. Council will be able to submit their 2022 Budget wish list in August, with the items to be discussed during deliberations. Changes made to the Fill and Grade By-Law At the July 5 meeting, Council

was passed.” The 3rd had 27 (97%) residents signing, ALSO AN OVERWHELMING MAJORITY! Why has the 3rd been ignored? Can we please get an explanation of the difference? Further in the petition request for the 4th, one resident stated, “There are no sidewalks there and people are forced to walk on the road.” No difference than the third! Sounds like discrimination to the residents on the 3rd. One of the residents of the 3rd did a speed study: He first did the 3rd, from Walker Road to the Arner, at 80 kms an hour, and then returned going 60 kms an hour. It took him one-minute and 35 seconds longer to go 60km along the same stretch. Not much difference to provide a little more safety to the people who walk, jog, and bicycle the road. A few weeks ago, a young boy bicycling with his family was almost blown into the ditch by a speeding car. Is this what we are waiting for before a reduction to the speed limit? Or perhaps a vehicle hitting a deer? We have given you the opportunity to respond to our questions once again and anxiously await your response. Thomas G. Brew Harrow, On

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directed Administration to amend the Grade & Fill By-law 1799, after Councillor Kim Verbeek and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche brought concerns forward regarding clean fill dumping sites within the municipality. Chief Building Official, Kevin Carter, noted on January 1, 2021, the On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation was amended and the Ontario Government introduced new extensive frameworks for the removal and transport of excess soils between two or more sites. As a result, he explained, contractors will be required to

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for the current sites within the Municipality of Essex expire this year, they will have to re-apply and will have to meet the requirements for the new Ontario regulations. Carter noted staff recommends the By-Law be amended to include a new definition for contaminants and that the By-law be amended to add that the owner or proposed permit-holder submit to the Chief Building Official written certification by a geotechnical engineer, or other similarly qualified people, prior to the issuance of a permit and upon completion of the work, a description of the proposed fill, including a list of the sources of fill and geotechnical analysis to the content and quality of the fill. Carter noted that by clearly defining the types of clean fill that are allowed to be dumped on a permitted fill site and requiring the submission of a soil analysis report by a qualified person at the commencement and completion of a project, the Town would be betterequipped to answer

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questions and concerns surrounding where the fill is coming from, and what is contained in that fill. As one of the two Council members who brought the issue forward, Meloche was pleased with the report and felt more confident with the matter. 2021 Bridge and Culvert project awarded Council award the Request for Tender for the Essex Bridge Rehabilitations 2021 to Intrepid General Limited in the amount of $343,996.02 and further approved the reallocation of project funding in the amount of $55,737.15 from the capital project for South Malden and Mole Road to fund capital project Rizzo Nicola Guard Rail. In addition, Council approved the additional funding of $25,874.41

above the approved 2021 capital budget for the Rizzo Nicola Road Guard Rail Project from the Asset Management Reserve. Of the four tenders submitted to the project, Intrepid General Limited submitted the lowest bid of $660,342.94 for the project. The project originally included the work at the 3rd Concession and County Road #23 (which came in $220,663.25 higher than budgeted as it was determined more work needed to be completed than thought. Since this

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structure’s estimated remaining useful life is approximately 13-years, the rehabilitation is recommended to be cancelled and the structure considered for replacement in a future capital budget. With the recommendation to cancel the 3rd Concession Bridge Rehabilitation, it was recommended that Intrepid General Limited be awarded the tender for the South Malden and Mole Road culvert and the Rizzo Nicola Guard Rail in the amount of $343,996.02.

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Essex Council meeting notes... South Malden and Mole Road came in $55,000 lower than budgeted, and the Rizzo Nicola Road Guard Rail came in $59,733.16 higher than budgeted. In addition to the cost for construction, the estimated engineering inspection and maintenance period costs are $21,878.40 including applicable HST. Fireworks By-Law adopted Council gave the third and final reading to adopt By-Law 2011, to prohibit and regulate the sale of fireworks and the setting off of fireworks in the Town of Essex. This includes Council directing Administration to review the feasibility of an appropriate fee consideration relating to the processing of an Application for Fireworks Display. At the July 5 Council meeting, the By-Law received two readings to help ensure the By-Law is well tweaked and will not need to be revisited in the future. The key aspects of the proposed By-Law 2011 includes expanding the list of holidays which fireworks can be sold on; restricts the possession of fireworks to only competent persons, defined in the By-Law as being at least 18-years of age and fully aware of the applicable legislative

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requirements; prohibits the displaying, offering for sale, selling or setting off of firecrackers or flying lanterns at all times in the Town; makes a distinction between three types of fireworks, each with their own definitions, restrictions, and regulations, such as: Family Fireworks, Display/High Powered Fireworks, and Pyrotechnic Special Effects Fireworks. The proposed By-Law also expands the list of holidays that Family Fireworks can be set off without a permit; prohibits the setting off of Display Fireworks, unless a permit has been applied for and granted with the approval of the Fire Chief; and requires those who wish to set off Pyrotechnic Special Effect Fireworks to follow the same permit application process as outlined for Display Fireworks. Pyrotechnic Special Effect Fireworks must be set off under the supervision of a certified pyrotechnician. Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Robert Auger, explained that staff took some of Council’s suggestions from the previous meeting to rework the By-Law. One approach, for setting off the fireworks, was to use the rule

of allowance for three days before and after approved holidays. There was concern about the length of this allowance surrounding Canada Day and Independence Day (USA), so the By-Law was altered to include three days before Canada Day and three days after, inclusive of Independence Day. Another minor revision included clarification that when it comes to family fireworks, if there is desire to celebrate outside the designated days fireworks can be used, the Fire Chief can issue approval in writing. Family Fireworks are prohibited on public property, unless the Fire Chief gives written consent. Auger noted the By-Law provides for the possibility for a permit fee, which only applies for pyrotechnic shows. In addition, the Fire Chief has the ability to impose additional conditions, which may include notifying police or neighbours of upcoming firework displays. Councillor Sherry Bondy was glad the additional time was time to make the revisions for the By-Law. She made the motion to give it extra time at the last meeting. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen did not like the possibility of a fee as firework displays are typically for children.

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Majority Council vote approves 30-day pay suspension for Bondy - Mayor Snively complained of Bondy’s ‘negative comments’ about E.L.K. to the Integrity Commissioner -

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by Sylene Argent A majority Council vote approved Integrity Commissioner Robert Swayze’s recommendation to suspend Councillor Sherry Bondy’s pay as a member of Council for 30-days, as a result of an investigation he conducted regarding a complaint Mayor Larry Snively made on April 23. The Mayor complained Bondy was publicly and continuously harassing the

staff at E.L.K. Energy Inc., which is an electric distribution company the Town of Essex owns. In the Report to Council, Swayze added that if Bondy continues with her public criticism of any staff after this report, his recommendation will be 90-days each time. Snively, through the report on the matter, said Bondy was posting negative comments about the local utility on social media and recorded a video in front of the company’s premises. Snively, Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, Councillor Chris Vander Doelen, and Councillor Morley Bowman supported the suspension of pay, while Councillors Joe Garon and Steve Bjorkman did not. Bondy declared a Conflict of Interest and did not vote. Councillor Kim Verbeek was not present at the meeting. Before the vote, Bondy asked about possible conflicts

of interest as Snively, Bowman, Vander Doelen, Meloche, and Garon are on the E.L.K. Board of Directors. Swayze did not see how that would not be a Conflict of Interest. Bondy asked that Bowman Chair the meeting, as the County Council alternate, as Snively made the complaint and directed the Integrity Commissioner to the Deputy Mayor to confirm his complaints. The gavel was handed to the Deputy Mayor not for the entirety of the matter, but so Snively could provide his stance. Snively said the reason he placed his complaint was not political. “I want to protect our staff. I’m not saying she doesn’t work hard, but we have to have respect for staff.” In addition, Snively said he would not be running for Mayor next term and intends on spending more time with his grandkids. In Swayze’s Report to Council, it notes Bondy has, “A long history of aggressively criticizing the staff going back to before 2019, when she was on the Board of Directors. It became a concern to the Board and a letter was written to her on November 19, 2019, advising her that she was in breach of her legal duties and obligations as a Director. In response to that letter, she resigned from the Board and continued publicly harassing staff. Bondy said she was asked to step down from the Board if she wanted to be a public critic, so she did. At the December 16, 2019 Essex Council meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy resigned from the E.L.K. Energy Board, and Councillor Chris Vander Doelen was appointed in a separate motion. At the time, she said elected officials can’t speak about what goes on. In his Report to Council, Swayze noted the most, “egregious posting on her social media is an artist’s rendition of an electrical staff member being forcefully led as a prisoner to the gallows and about to be hanged… In her response to the complaint, she attempted to assert that the drawing was not intended to portray an ELK staff member which I found to be absurd, given her long history of criticizing ELK staff.” The cartoon in question depicts an individual with a lightbulb for a head being led to the gallows, surrounded by a crowd of individuals with candles for heads. In sharing the cartoon, she wrote, “I am not sure who the original artist is of this illustration but it’s very impactful.” Swayze continued that he has conducted interviews as part of the investigation and the “impact of her constant negative comments on the morale of E.L.K. staff is a serious concern.” Swayze alleges complaints from the public have substantially increased from four-years ago, “before she started stirring up the community. I am advised that the provision of reliable and good electrical service has increased over the past four-years.” In addition, Snively asked for the complaint against Bondy to include a social media post she made regarding a change of a Town of Essex staff policy regarding who can attend events during Covid. The post is as follows: “It is all lined up at that end – all planned and deliberate. What’s the difference if two more people go? What if they do shifts. Then they lecture me about acting like a team. There is no team here at the Town and I am the only one not afraid to say so. We need inclusive leaders not leaders who protect their turf and try to pick and choose who they want to be next in line. It happened last term and it’s happening again and expect to see more and more of it. This is not the leadership the people deserve. There are so many other ways to run a municipality. Run it like the councillors and the community matter.” As an Integrity Commissioner for municipalities over the past 13-years, Swayze said he has to explain to Councils that every member has the right to be critical of staff, “so long as it is to other members of Council and done privately.”

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to consider requesting the E.L.K Energy’s Board meeting minutes be open to Council and/or the Asset Management Plan be shared with Council. She also asked that Essex Town Council request Ron McDermott, Chairperson of the E.L.K. Energy, to raise this request at the next scheduled meeting as per Mayor Snively’s suggestion at the June 21, 2021 council meeting. No one seconded Bondy’s Notice of Motion, so the issue was not discussed.

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this picture being used as a way to silence me for poor service from E.L.K. is uncanny,” she said, wondering why she was never asked to take it down or undergo training and why her punishment is only suspension of pay. In referring to the April 19 meeting, Bondy said she felt the Mayor was publicly harassing her, which is creating a toxic workplace. Bondy claimed she reached out to the Integrity Commissioner twice about the Mayor’s treatment of her, and both times, the matters were dismissed. Bondy said there have been a lot of positive improvements in regards to E.L.K. “When residents reach out to me, I prefer to respond than do nothing,” she said. “You can take my money, but you can’t take my voice, because my voice is the voice of the people,” she added. Meloche said there may be confusion about the charge against Bondy. It wasn’t about her being progressive or having an opinion. When staff is involved, a line has to be drawn. Bjorkman, however, said he was disappointed in the Integrity Commissioner’s report. Bondy, at the beginning of the Term of Council, identified herself as the official opposition on Council, so it is not a stretch she sees herself as the lightbulb in the illustration that is about to be hung. Her brand has always been about asking the tough questions. He was not sure how anyone could conclude the illustration had anything to do with E.L.K. Bjorkman added he watched her video a few times, looking for something that reflected the charges and could not find it. Vander Doelen, however, saw the illustration as a threat with a noose. He said Bondy has waged a two-and-a-halfyear campaign of lies and insults. Snively concluded Council has done many good things. Moving forward, care has to be taken when on social media. Later during the regular meeting, the Notice of Motion Bondy put forward at the July 5, 2021 Council Meeting, was brought forward. It asked Council

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He said Bondy could have requested a closed session of Council to call into question the performance of any member of staff. The same could have been done with the E.L.K Board with the Directors. “I suspect that she believes her public diatribes against staff will get her votes. I regard her behaviour against staff members as inappropriate politics,” Swayze wrote, adding that Essex’s Code of Conduct notes no member shall maliciously or falsely injure the professional or ethical reputation of staff and will show respect for the professional capacities of staff. As a result, Swayze found Councillor Bondy has contravened the Code by her conduct against E.L.K and Town staff. Swayze said he did receive many emails from residents in support of Bondy, noting how hard she works. “I understand they were invited by her, but that’s okay. I don’t dispute she works hard.” He said he was trying to teach Bondy to hire professionals to run electric distribution companies and manage the municipality as no member of Council has the competence or expertise to do so. Treating them poorly will result in losing those staff members, he said. At the April 19 Council meeting, when discussing Bondy’s Notice of Motion that asked Council to consider informing Hydro One of concerns within the municipality of frequent power-outages that are negatively impacting residential homes and businesses via a letter, Snively announced he was going to file a complaint with the Integrity Commissioner about Bondy’s video, which, at the time, he said was, “pathetic on your part.” In a recorded vote, her motion passed unanimously. In his report, Swayze said shooting that video was inappropriate. When addressing the Integrity Commissioner’s report, Bondy said she is critical of E.L.K., its service delivery, and its Board of Directors. In her opinion, there is no way she ever contravened the Code of Conduct as she was critical of its operations before, during, and after being on its Board of Directors. She has also been critical of Hydro One. In the video, she said she shared resident frustrations about ongoing power-outages. As far as the cartoon, she said a friend sent it to her, so she shared it. “The irony of

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Milan Lobana earns EDHS Governor General Award by Sylene Argent Photos submitted Having earned a grade 11 and 12 combined average of 98.8 percent, recent Essex District High School (EDHS) graduate Milan Lobana was pleased to receive the Governor General Award for the 2020-2021 school year in recognition of his academic efforts. The local student admits he loves to learn, and the great teachers he has had at the local high school made earning those high grades fun. Lobana is no stranger to earning the top grade amongst his peers. He was the winner of the coveted Proficiency Award in grade 10 and 11, and is waiting to hear about the results for grade 12. Earning the Governor General Award was something Lobana hoped to achieve, but he did not put a lot of pressure on

himself. “It felt really good,” Lobana said of learning he had earned the award. “It wasn’t just me who got that. I really want to give credit to my teachers, friends, and parents.” Studying, he added, is fun to do with friends, especially when they are knowledgeable about the material as well. “It is good to share ideas and problem-solve. It is fun.” Doing well in school has always been important to the local student. “It has always been a pretty big focus for me. It makes me feel confident for university,” he said, adding he also enjoys learning new information. In class, Lobana said he really enjoyed Mrs. Gagne’s math class and Mr. Muldoon’s biology class. “I liked a lot more classes than I didn’t like,

because all the teachers at the school are very good,” he commented. Throughout his high school journey, Lobana balanced out being a top student with being a top track and field athlete. “It helps a lot to keep my mind fresh,” he said of being involved with athletics. “I feel like I do a lot better in school when I’m balanced with sports and stuff.” Lobana participated in the triple jump, long jump, and the 400-meter. In 2018, he earned first place in the Midget Triple Jump at an OFSAA event, securing him as the top athlete in the

province in that division at the time. He also set a personal record, jumping 13.38 meters. In addition, he placed 5th with teammates in the 4x100m relay. The following year, Lobana and teammates earned silver in the Junior Boys’ 4x100m relay at OFSAA, in addition to earning a silver in the Junior Boys’ long jump and gold in Junior Boys’ triple jump. This fall, Lobana will attend the University of Windsor to start studying biological sciences, with future hopes of attending med school.

Comber Poultry Club Press Report submitted by: Ember Parks, Press Report Welcome back! This is our first Comber Poultry Club, in person meeting, and it was held in leader Julie’s back yard. We split up the club members into two groups, so we could maintain social distancing protocols. Half of the club met on Thursday, July 8, and the other half met on Friday, July 9. At the individual meetings, we each grabbed a bird and learned how to hold it properly. We were then quizzed on poultry facts and discussed how our birds are doing. One of the members brought his duck for us to see and ask any questions. Fingers crossed, we get to the next stage and meet all together.

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Tune Up the Parks concert was “over the top cool” for local musician

by Sylene Argent Photos submitted A familiar face to the Tune Up the Parks summer concert series, Larry Affeldt, also known as Lawrance Hank, played an array of Texas Blues inspired tunes for an attentive audience last Wednesday evening. The Harrow musician is known for his rock and blues infused tunes, and was excited to entertain during the outdoor music series that the Town of Essex’s

Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee hosts. “It was nice to get out again. I was incredibly impressed,” Hank said, noting the crowd really got into the music he provided. With many more mature attendees in the crowd, he wasn’t sure if he would have to switch up some of the tunes he planned to play, but “It was over the top cool. They just wanted to be outside and listen to music played well, at a comfortable volume, in a relaxed

atmosphere.” What he enjoys about Texas Blues is it builds on the traditional blues, which consists of singing and playing with emotions you feel. “Texas Blues is maybe a little faster, maybe a little louder. It’s just emotion. People appreciate that. They appreciate music that comes from the heart. That person is pouring out their soul. It will attract attention,” he said. Age doesn’t matter, he added. “Everyone appreciates good music from the artist putting their emotions out there. It was an eye opener for me.” The local musician said everybody had a good time, with some of the attendees sitting on the hood of their cars as they listened in. “I think I was one of the first to pack up and leave.” Hank noted that in the area, people enjoy good music, no matter the genre. 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. Performances begin at 7pm, and will take place until September 1. Current public health restrictions, such as crowd size and physical distancing, will be enforced. Performances may be

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Town of Essex Final Tax Notice If you own property in the Town of Essex you should receive your final tax notice by July 20. If you do not receive a notice by that date, please contact the Town of Essex at the information below. The final two installments of property tax payments are due July 30 and October 29.

Pay Your Property Tax Bills Online Residents can now pay their bills online using a credit card through Virtual City Hall system. Register online at www.essex.ca/VCH To activate your account, you will need your Tax Roll and Account Numbers, both of which are on your tax notice. Please note, a 2.5% convenience fee will be applied at the time of payment. Credit card payments will no longer be accepted in person or over the phone. Fees associated with the processing of credit card payments represent a significant annual cost to the Town.

Drainage, Water/wastewater Arrears, Interest and Penalties Please note, unpaid water/wastewater bills 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 final property tax bill. For questions, please contact the Town of Essex by email at taxation@essex.ca, by phone at 519-776-7336 ext 3050. Learn more online at:

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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- $14.50. To apply please email: Lindsay@policellafarms. com Or Mail to Domric International, PO 24/t 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-tfn _____________________

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Highlights from the Town of Tecumseh meetings, July 13 submitted to EFP Parking Ticket Appeal Committee: Council approved the establishment of a Parking Ticket Appeal Committee comprised of three staff to hear and consider parking ticket appeals. Traffic enforcement and ticket processing are currently conducted by the Tecumseh OPP. New legislation has been passed and when proclaimed, it is anticipated that the OPP will no longer process tickets issued under the Town’s Traffic By-Law. The Committee will provide a simple and convenient process to allow persons inclined to challenging the parking ticket to appeal tickets issued under the Traffic By-Law locally, prior to the legal option of taking the ticket to trial. The process will reduce time in administering trial requests, issuing notices of convictions, collection of set fines, as well as Officer’s time in court and legal fees for attending trial. A by-law to create the Committee will be prepared for Council’s consideration and adoption at a forthcoming Regular Meeting of Council. Purchasing By-Law and Policy Update: Council received a report on recommended updates to the Purchasing By-Law (2017-63) and policy. The current by-law was approved in 2017 with a complete periodic review planned for 2022. In advance of the complete review, Administration has proposed updates for specific items following legislation changes since 2017, including changes in contract approval authority, changes in exemptions to the by-law and policy, updates to staff responsibilities as well as changes to evaluation of bids and awards. 2020 Strategic Priorities Report Out: Council received a Report Out on the accomplishments of the 2019-2022 Strategic Priorities in 2020. Strategic Priorities are identified by Council at the beginning of each term, reviewed periodically for updates and incorporated into all municipal work-plans.

Town Owned Vacant Land: Council received a report on a request to purchase greenspace lands on Tecumseh Road abutting Optimist Park. The lands for Optimist Park, and surrounding it, were acquired by the former Village of St. Clair Beach to allow for future expansion of, and access to, Optimist Park. Administration reviewed the request to purchase the lands and recommended that the lands not be declared surplus for sale. Council declined the request to make the lands surplus with no sale authorized. Noise By-Law Exemption: Council approved two noise by-law exemptions for Sunday, July 18 and Saturday, August 7 at St. Charbel Antonin Maronite Catholic Church at 5700 Outer Drive. The exemptions were required for two weddings/receptions at the site on each date. High Water Rescue Vehicle: Council approved the purchase of a High Water Rescue Vehicle (HWRV) for $130,678 (USD) plus HST from Acela Inc. The vehicle is designed to carry 17 people with space for wheelchairs and includes a power lift gate to aid in loading and unloading. 11977 Tecumseh Road: Council approved two grants totalling $23,750 under the Tecumseh Road Community Improvement Plan for Building Façade ($15,000) and Parking ($8,750) Improvements at 11977 Tecumseh Road. Council further adopted a by-law for an encroachment agreement to allow for an outdoor patio on the eastern side of the building abutting Shawnee Road. 3075 Manning Road: Council adopted a site plan control by-law for 3075 Manning Road to accommodate a second drive thru lane at the Tim Horton’s. The property is located just south of County Road 42. 1441 Shawnee Road: Council authorized the holding of a public meeting on July 27, 2021 to consider a Zoning ByLaw amendment for 1441 Shawnee Road. The owner of the property previously

received provisional consent to sever the property on the condition that the property be rezoned to facilitate the construction of a semi-detached residential dwelling on the newly created lot fronting onto Brouillette. The retained lot that fronts onto Shawnee is rezoned to establish a new minimum lot area . Zoning By-Law Amendment: Council adopted an amendment to St. Clair Beach Zoning By-Law 2065 for portions of property on Tecumseh Road to be redesignated Community Facility and rezoned to an institutional zone. These amendments will accommodate the new North Shore Elementary School and follows a public meeting on June 22, 2021. Tecumseh Road On-Street Parking: Council approved the implementation of on-street parking on both sides of Tecumseh Road from Shawnee Road to Bedell Street within the Community Improvement Area and authorized $30,000 from the Road Lifecycle Reserve for the work. With this decision, Administration will put together the design and tender a contract for the work with expected implementation later this year. Full details on the changes will be shared publicly before work gets underway. Source Protection Annual Progress Report: Council heard from the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) regarding progress on the Essex Region Source Protection Plan in 2020. The Essex Region Source Protection Plan (SPP) is a local watershed-based plan for the protection of drinking water supplies. The Essex Region SPP was developed by a local Source Protection Committee in consultation with municipalities, community groups, and residents and came into effect on October 1, 2015. The SPP

contains policies to ensure that identified risks are prohibited or managed in a way that protects our drinking water. An annual report is mandated by the Plan and the 2020 Source Protection Annual Progress Report outlines that achievement on SPP objectives this reporting period received the top rating of ‘Progressing Well/On Target’ as the majority of the SPP policies have been implemented and/or are in progress and on target to be fully implemented within the timeframe specified in the SPP. Rail Safety and Improvement Program: Council approved the preparation of a by-law to execute an agreement with Transport Canada for funds awarded under the Rail Safety Implementation Program (RSIP). The Town applied to the program in July 2020 to cover costs of improvements to the VIA Rail/Lesperance Road rail crossing. In May 2021, Transport Canada announced $21 million in funding for rail safety improvements across Canada which includes works in Tecumseh. Council also authorized a change in project scope to include enhancements to the streetscape along the west side of Lesperance from the tracks to First Street. Overall project costs, including enhancements, are estimated at $2M, with just over $1M in funding for the rail project from the RSIP. Mobile Food Vendors: Council passed a motion directing Administration to research regulations on licensing and operation of mobile food vendors and to draft a regulatory framework for consideration at an upcoming Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting. The next Regular Meeting of Council is Tuesday, July 27, 2021. The meeting is scheduled to be held electronically. The live stream will be available on our website at www.tecumseh.ca.

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WATSON, Wayne Robert - was born on April 20, 1941 and passed July 12, 2021 after a brief illness. Left to mourn is his wife Gayle of 31 years and her children Randy Couture and Leigh Anne Lefler (Dave). Adored Papa to Matt, Gregory and Mark Lefler and Alicia Couture. Dearest brother of Gary Watson, Rick & Mary Watson and Rob Watson. Brother-in-law to Sharon and Gino Facca. Dear uncle of Angela, Chris and Dane Divitaris, Julie Vallier, Gina and Norm Bisson. Predeceased by his parents, Douglas (1999) and Elinor (2010) Watson. Wayne was born and raised on a dairy farm and milked cows all his life. He also drove a truck for Top Crop for many years. He will be forever loved and missed. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home on Friday, July 16, 2021 until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Wayne’s life, with livestream available on Wayne’s profile at www. reidfuneralhome.ca. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and service are limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be permitted. Please book an appointment for visitation and the funeral service at www. reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Humane Society would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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David McCallum July 13, 2012 As time passes, oh so slow, but oh so fast The appreciation of all you gave and All you left us--shows and grows! In the appreciation of the generations before us. In the maturity of our children. In the laughter & joy of our grandchildren. We are all so lucky & thankful to have had you in our lives! ~ Miss You & Love You! Love, Hugs, Kisses! - Pauline & Families.

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COLENUTT, Laurence Wesley January 5, 1958 - July 11, 2021 - Passed away with his siblings by his side at the age of 63. Dear brother of Lois (Dave), Warren (Wendy), Neil (Mavis), Beth (Brad), and Charlie. Predeceased by his sister, Anne, and parents, Frank and Doris. Laurence had a passion for animals, and will especially be missed by his cat, Morris. His greatest passion was for his horses. Laurence owned and operated riding stables in Canada and the United States. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Dougall) 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca

May the winds of heaven, blow softly and whisper in your ear. How much we love and miss you and wish you were here. ~ Lovingly remembered & greatly missed. ~ - Mac and Family

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What’s Going On... JUNE 24  ESSEX CENTRE BIA SIDEWALK SALES - in Downtown Essex for participating businesses.

Detroit River celebrates 20 years as a Canadian Heritage River

JUNE 24  TOWN OF ESSEX MOVIES IN THE PARK - FREE - Heritage Gardens Park in Essex Centre at dusk. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Please practice social distancing.

submitted to EFP It’s hard to believe that two decades have passed since the Detroit River became the first and only river in North America to be designated as a Canadian and American Heritage River. On July 19, 20 years ago, dignitaries from the across the region joined then Deputy Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Herb Gray, Minister of Canadian Heritage Sheila Copps and others as singers from Walpole Island provided traditional Indigenous music to help celebrate this momentous occasion. The Essex Region Conservation Authority led the robust process over the five year nomination effort. Hundreds of community members were engaged to create a comprehensive background report of the river’s history from a cultural heritage, natural heritage, and recreational perspective. “As the busiest international crossing point in North

AUG. 7 - WELCOME BACK MARKET at St Paul’s Anglican Church , 92 St Paul Street from 10am - 2pm. For info, call 519-776-7711.

America, the Detroit River was unique to the Heritage River system, which was mostly known for its pristine rivers,” recalls Danielle Breault Stuebing, ERCA’s Director of Communications. “However, the rich cultural heritage which includes the river’s important role as a terminus in the Underground Railroad, it’s importance to our military history, colourful rumrunning stories, and of course, it’s value to Indigenous peoples from time immemorial, elevated its status.” From a recreational perspective, the river features a world class fishery, and is known around the world for its walleye in particular. The Detroit riverfront promenades that have been created across Windsor, LaSalle, and Amherstburg highlight the river’s recreational draw for the region. At any time of day, people fish, bike, run, boat, walk and play along the river. The publically Continued on Page 19

JULY 27 - BELLE RIVER BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  St Simon & St Jude Parish Hall, 267 Meunier St. Appt. times available. Go to: www.blood.ca or call 1-800-2 DONATE. AUG. 7-28 “You Are Not Alone!!” OPIOID AWARENESS CAMPAIGN at All Saints Church, Windsor. Call 519-996-9365 for more info.

AUG. 11- ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W. Appointment times available. Go to: www.blood.ca or call 1-800-2 DONATE. AUG. 18 - AMHERTSBURG BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  Knights of Columbus Hall, 190 Richmond St. Appt. times available. Go to: www.blood.ca or call 1-800-2 DONATE. HIATUS HOUSE: oﬀers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP oﬀers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Look us up on social media for updates.

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Essex CRC church.

Essex United Church Join us for Sunday service on July 25 at 10:30am and sponsorship by: two in August on the 8th and 22nd at 10:30am. Rev. Lexie is looking forward to joining us for a few services this summer! We can’t wait to see Our Fresh food. Friendly neighbours everyone again. new website is up and running! Visit us at www. 191 Talbot St. S., Essex essexunitedchurch.ca. Also, you can keep up to date and join us on our new social media page. The Essex Food Bank is Salvation Army Essex Church open - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am – submitted by Carolyn Barnett 11:45 pm. The Food Bank also has a new Plans are afoot for re-opening, but for phone number: 519-776-4070. the time being, to give people a chance to get their second shot, we are looking at re- Harrow United Church opening in September. submitted by Larry Anderson In the meantime, our Foodbank continues Our in-person Sunday morning services to serve the community. For more are still suspended. information or to book an appointment, call However, weekly recorded services are Vicki at the church at 519- 776-4628. available on the church website.

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Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Welcome to Essex CRC either in-person or online! We are open and invite you to join us online on Sunday morning, beginning at 10:00am. Visit us at www.essexcrc.ca for a link to our social media page. If you would like to attend church on Sunday, please call the church oﬃce to reserve a spot. At this time, we cannot oﬀer nursery supervision or Sunday school. Come be part of the community, our “take a book, leave a book” library is now in front of

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, who would be pleased to speak with you. The number of Harrow United Church is: 519-738-4223. Please ﬁnd information about Harrow United Church on our website at www. harrowunited.org.

Trinity Church submitted by Pat Jackson We look forward to Rev. Ann Smith conducting our service on Sunday, July 25th.

Notice of Passing of Municipal-Wide Development Charges By-law Council of the Town of Essex has passed By-law Number 2043, Being a By-law of the Town of Essex to amend Bylaw 1850, respecting development charges, on the 5th day of July, 2021 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended. Any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the amendment to the development charges by-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Essex on or before the 16th day of August, 2021 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection. Bylaw 2043 amends Bylaw 1850 to reflect changes under Bill 108, 197 and 213. Development Charges policies in Bylaw 1850 have been updated to include: •

Provisions for the payment of Development Charges (D.C.) in instalments for rental and non-profit housing developments, and institutional developments as defined under Bylaw 1850;

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D.C rate freezes for all development occurring within 2 years of a site plan or zoning bylaw amendment planning approval (for applications submitted after January 1, 2020)

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Addition of interest rate policies for instalment payments and rate freezes

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Mandatory exemptions for new ancillary units

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Mandatory exemptions for universities receiving operating funds from the Government; and

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Additional and refined definitions, where required.

No key map has been provided as the by-law applies to all lands located within the Town of Essex. A copy of the complete By-law is available for examination at the Town of Essex Municipal Office, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 during regular business hours (weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) excluding statutory holidays.

Joint service is at 9:15 am at Trinity. If interested in purchasing 10” fall mums, please order now for September pickup. Please contact Pat or call the church at 519-839-5303. A reminder that our little library is situation in front of our gazebo, take a book, leave a book.

Community Support Centre of Essex County We provide transportation, for medical appointments, for residents of Windsor and Essex County. The Foot Care Clinic is available, in Essex, three days a week. Meals on Wheels delivery to Essex is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Community Food Pantry operates twice a week by appointment. Check our our virtual programming, that you can do from home. Join us for exercise classes, chair yoga, Wellness Wednesdays, and Bingo. Our Security Reassurance program connects a volunteer with a client to provide a little phone check-in. We are always looking for volunteers for this program. Contact Carolyn at 519-728-1435 ext 216. Call 519-728-1435 for registration, or further information on any of our programs, or visit online at: www. communitysupportcentre.ca

Essex Baptist Church Essex Baptist is OPEN! Our modest congregation welcomes you to join us. Current health regulations do give us capacity in our sanctuary. Come learn how to pray with us in our current series! Past recording of messages are on our website, which is updated weekly. We are praying God’s blessing on all of Essex County. At anytime, do let us know how we can more, speciﬁcally pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist.com).

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

WELCOME BACK - Worship Service is at 10am. This a joint service with Belle River United Church. The Worship Service will be held at Woodslee United. Rev. Carl will lead the service. Please note: Covid Precautions will be in place. All special events are still on hold.

Bethel-Maidstone United We are happy to announce that we are now open for in-person worship. Masks and social distancing procedures will still be in place. We are pleased to welcome back Rev. Paul Rodey as our interim minister. See you Sunday at 10 am. On Sunday, September 12th, weather permitting, we will host a ‘Welcome Back Barbeque,’ following the church service. Please bring your own chair. Our hall and building remain closed to meetings and rentals. Our number is (519) 723-2284 and our

email is bmuc@xplornet.ca. We are located at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone, near the corner of Manning Road and Talbot. You can ﬁnd us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com.

Cottam United Church

Cottam United is open for in-person or online. We would love to have you visit inperson. Covid protocols are in place and masks are required. Church service is at 9:30am, on Sunday mornings, so arrive early to be signed in and please keep the social distancing requirements. A Sunday School program has started for the children. The Prayer garden is looking wonderful and we hope you will have an opportunity to visit, sit, and reﬂect and leave feeling a new sense of peace. We are always looking for individuals who would love helping in the garden, contact the Church. If you have a prayer request; please contact Pastor Kim and our Prayer Warriors will add it to our prayers.

Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes

Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news THRIVE for high school age is having a soccer game this Sunday, July 25th at 7pm at Holy Name of Jesus church. Momentum for young adults takes place on Monday, July 26th at 6pm at Nick & Mary Fourniers with tacos and fellowship. All this information can be found on our website at www.centralessexcatholic.dol.ca St. John the Evangelist CWL is holding a yard sale on August 20th & 21st outside at the church. First Communions and Conﬁrmation takes place throughout August. Baptism Prep class for parents will take place on Saturday, August 7th at 1pm at Holy Name of Jesus church hall. Please register by calling the oﬃce. Our family of parishes are open for Masses. You must still have an online reservation to attend. Weekday Masses do not require reservations. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please call the St. Vincent de Paul for McGregor at: 226-787-7493 or for Essex at: 519-999-1667. Please help support our St. Vincent de Paul Societies by donating food or monetary gift. For all up to date information, please visit our website at centralessexcatholic.dol.ca. Stay safe and have a great week!

St. Paul’s Anglican Church

Services for the month of July will take place outdoors at Trinity Anglican Church Cottam Sundays at 9:15am (weather permitting). Services will return to St Paul’s In August and we are hoping to be indoors at that time, please stay tuned. Join us at St Paul’s for our Welcome Back Market on Saturday, August 7th from 10am til 2pm. Please wear a mask, hand sanitizer will be provided.

Town of Essex Seeking Members for Animal Control Appeal Committee Please be advised that the Council of the Town of Essex is seeking interested citizens to serve on an Animal Control Appeal Committee for a limited term. Selected applicants will receive training on the Animal Care and Control By-Law and, with respect to any Appeals to be heard, will be asked to declare that they will serve on an impartial basis and that they have no interest in the matter(s) to be adjudicated.

Dated at the Town of Essex this 12th day of July 2021.

Persons interested in serving on the Animal Control Appeal Committee should submit their names in writing, along with a brief outline of their qualifications to the undersigned no later than Friday, July 30, 2021.

Robert Auger, Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519-776-7336, extension 1132 rauger@essex.ca

Robert Auger, Town Solicitor/Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Email: rauger@essex.ca Phone: 519-776-7336 ext. 1132

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Bees attracted to light 1952 Pontiac his favourite car!

Hunter Knecht and Ricky White are happy to have landed in Essex.

1952 Pontiac with a man who saw it being built.

Roderick Sergiades of Port Hope, Ontario, owns over half a dozen classic cars but his all-time favourite is his all-original Oshawa-built 1952 Pontiac Fleetleader 4-door sedan. “Roddy” grew up in Toronto and was 28-years-old before he got his driver’s license. Until then, he walked everywhere and rode the TTC. In 1994, he suddenly saw the car of his dreams and bought it. Now he had to get his license if he wanted to drive it. The test took place near College and Spadina in downtown Toronto and he drove his car for the test, even though his car was 42-yearsold at the time. He wondered what his examiner would think about him using a car so old for his test. She reassured him that it was OK and even confessed that she had taken her test behind the wheel of a 1946 Pontiac! As soon as he got his license, he began driving this car everywhere except in winter. A popular spot was the annual car show in Cobourg, Ontario, where the attached photo was taken. The man standing beside Roddy’s Pontiac in 2007 was Mr. Fax Beatty, who worked at General Motors in Oshawa in December of 1951 when Roddy’s car came along the assembly line. Mr. Beatty was delighted to see this car after more than fifty years since he saw it being built. The first Pontiac came out in 1926 as a less expensive companion car to the Oakland. This was dictated by GM President Alfred P. Sloan, who believed that the company should build a car for every pocket and purse. So popular did the Pontiac become that Oakland was discontinued by the end of 1930. Restored examples of Pontiacs are still in big demand – and as soon as the pandemic is behind us, we’ll see them on the road again. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

submitted to EFP What a weekend for the Essex Peewee Travel baseball team. First, they played a double header in Kingsville, losing the first game 6 to 3, then winning game two, under the lights, 11 to 7. On Sunday, Essex hosted LaSalle Green and fought out a one-run win. In Saturday’s first game in Kingsville, Cole Grant of Essex left the mound after three strong innings, in a 2-2 tie, and after serving 6 strike-outs. Though the Jackets would lose the game, Trevor Benoit and Zack Grein seemed to find their swing,

and they stayed hot all weekend. The Bees gave up four runs to start the second game, but under the lights is the place for stingers like Ty Patterson and Rocco Bellaire, who each smashed timely hits. Sean Wilson held the fort, looking Ace-like, while throwing four scoreless innings, using under 50 pitches, and recording 6 Ks. Toby Trepanier came in to clean-up that game, then start the next game at home Sunday afternoon against the Titans. With help from Catcher Jacob Clemens, Tobey pitched well on Sunday, but it was Tobey’s three hits, and game ending walk off base on balls that pushed Essex to a thrilling one run win in front of another large, jubilant crowd. Also, credit Jimmy Hayes who completely crushed a solo home run in the game, and legged out an infield single with two outs in the bottom of the last inning, which scored the tying run. The Yellowjackets are very excited to officially have a seat in the Provincial Championship “August Madness” tournament. Beginning July 30th, Essex will schedule with Kingsville and Dresden, three games each. The best record will move on to compete for the Ontario “C” classification crown against winners of other brackets. The thirteenyear-old athletes will give it their all as they try to add to the impressive number of Essex baseball provincial titles.

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Detroit River celebrates 20 years as a Canadian Heritage River... Continued from Page 14

The Detroit River at Peche Island.

accessible shorelines, trails, docks, marinas, viewing platforms and boardwalks offer outstanding opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy sightseeing and participating in bird watching, angling, exercising and nature viewing. As the southern-most Canadian River within the Heritage River System, the river features incredible biodiversity. However, as a designated Area of Concern, the River’s Management Plan had to address how to improve its natural heritage values. Working with the already-established Detroit River Canadian

Cleanup through the Federal, Provincial, and Local Remedial Action Plan, since 2000, a total of 277 habitat restoration projects have been implemented to increase and improve natural heritage values in the Detroit River and its watershed. These include 207 tree planting projects, 56 wetland restoration projects, 32 prairie restoration projects, 18 shoreline restoration projects, 15 fish habitat projects, and 12 native garden projects. In total, over 3.8 million m2 (3.8 km2) of trees were planted from 2000-2020. Additionally, over 10,100 m of shoreline

has been softened as a part of the habitat restoration projects. There are many signs that these efforts are truly restoring the river. A variety of plants and animals call the river home, and we are seeing the return of Bald Eagles nesting, feeding and living in different locations along the channel and in the watersheds. Lake Sturgeon, a fish species at risk, has had a population rebound in the river. In fact, just a few months ago, a 240 lb, 100 year old Lake Sturgeon was caught in the river. This stewardship recognizes our collective responsibility, and protecting the river supports the fact that it is a drinking source for 5 million people on both sides of the border. “There’s no question that the Detroit River is an incredibly valuable resource to our community and that in many cases, it defined our region’s growth, and continues to provide for new opportunities,” Stuebing goes on to say. “Together with the

regional community, the heritage values for which the Detroit River was designated continue to be conserved, enhanced, and appreciated.” Over the coming months, several new initiatives to highlight these values will be released, included adventure itineraries in partnership with Tourism Wi n d s o r- E s s e x - P e l e e Island for those who wish to explore the river’s nature, history and activities. A tree planting celebration will also be hosted within the watershed this fall, and over the coming months, a comprehensive report detailing all of the actions taken to protect and improve the River’s heritage values will be completed. The Essex Region Conservation Authority is a public sector organization established

by the Province in 1973, and governed by local municipalities, to provide for the organization and delivery of programs and services that further the

conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources in watersheds in Ontario.

Deputy Prime Minister Herb Gray and Minister of Canadian Heritage Sheila Copps designate the Detroit River as a Canadian Heritage River on July 19, 2001.

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I Thursday, July 22, 2021

Essex shifts into Stage 3 of Ontario’s COVID reopening plan

Payson Cassidy runs through the Essex Splash Pad on July 18, 2021. One of the many town facilities which are open in Ontario’s Stage 3 of the re-opening plan.

by Garrett Fodor Following a wet and rainy week, residents and restaurant owners alike were able to rejoice while sharing a bite to eat away from the elements, as Ontario entered Stage 3 of the COVID-19 reopening plan on Friday. As vaccination rates continue to increase and COVID cases continue to decline in the Province, progress continues. In Stage 3, residents

are permitted to dine indoors once again, with no restrictions to table size. Outdoor gatherings are permitted up to 100 people, while indoor gatherings may hold 50 people and religious services and ceremonies are able to take place with social distancing in place among other changes with the change in stage. With the positive signs and more for residents to do, Jake Morassut,

Manager of Parks and Facilities for the Town of Essex, believes the Town’s facilities have been prepped and ready for the reopening. He noted that he is excited to see people out and about in the town. “We basically come up with a game plan once we heard on July 9, and all of our facilities are going to be open as they were before,” Morassut explained. “We’re opening up our offsite locations,

like town-hall, the arenas; places that were previously closed. And, of course, we’re continuing to see our youth sports teams utilizing our fields locally, that has not changed.” With temperatures rising and residents looking to get outside, Morassut noted that the Town has recognized the demand for their outdoor spaces and have increased parking, in addition to security and parking enforcement, on weekends at the Colchester Harbour and Beach. Morassut noted signage has been added and lines have been painted on grass parking lots at the Colchester Schoolhouse and other locations. Morassut reminds visitors to remain socially distanced when possible. As some residents look to soak up the sun, Morassut explained that the Town is also preparing for the extreme weather events where there will be too much sun and heat. He said the Town will open some of its facilities as cooling centres in extreme

weather events. Arenas in Essex and Harrow, the Colchester Harbour, and the McGregor Community Centre will all serve as the cooling centres. The motion was passed at the July 5 Essex Council meeting. The locations will be evaluated for attendance. Morassut noted that with the libraries being closed, there was a desire to make sure residents could cool down in extreme weather. He added there will be a similar set up in the winter for people to warm up, as well. Morassut said the Municipality’s three splash pads will continue to be open from 9am until 9pm. Bathrooms and changing rooms have recently been added next to the pad in Essex Centre. Similar plans are in the works for Harrow.

As the calendar approaches August, Morassut said the Town of Essex is quickly preparing its equipment and facilities to put the ice back in for hockey season at the two arenas. Under current guidelines, spectators are permitted at 50 percent capacity or 1000 people with distancing measures in place. In stage 3, residents are also able to walk the track in the Essex Centre Sports Complex, with it being open from 7am until 3pm each day. Morassut added that the Town will continue to run day camps as well. The Essex Recreation Complex will also be open as well. For a complete list of facilities and activities open, to check the towns website www.essex.ca for all the latest updates.

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