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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Issue No. 29

Local sports returning to play

Caldwell First Nation planting five acres of Organic Heritage Apples as part of its growing Three Fires culinary brand PAGE 2 ______________ Essex County Council notes for July 21 PAGE 3 _______________ Select library branches opened on Monday, “One Book, One County” launched PAGE 10 _______________

An Essex Yellow Jacket runs to second base, following a base-hit during the game on Sunday afternoon at the Essex Centre Sports Complex.

LIFE takes a swing at normalcy with friendly baseball match-up against Group Hug PAGE 24 ________________ & MORE... ________________

Looking For A Good Home A member of the Essex Yellow Jackets bats during the game on Sunday at the Essex Centre Sports Complex.

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by Garrett Fodor After more than a year away from being a part of their sports teams and connecting with teammates, local athletes are hitting the field and beginning to gain a sense of normalcy once again.

With COVID-19 cases across Windsor-Essex County and around the province declining, youth are returning to the diamonds and fields, following the year-long hiatus. In the heart of summer, local leagues would normally be halfway

through their seasons, but instead are just weeks into play and administrators are still trying to work out any kinks along the way. Participating youths, athletes, and parents alike, are delighted to be back outdoors participating in the sports they love. While things may not be the same as when they left, organizers are trying to adapt to the COVID guidelines and keep the sport the same. “July 17th would have been our first week for our youth program, but with the weather, we quickly shifted to the 24th,” Shaun Fuerth said, who is the Vice Chairperson of St. Mary’s Park. “We’re excited to be back. We’ve taken extra precaution, adding COVID contact tracing, purchasing more equipment for players to use and avoid sharing, along with offering hand sanitizer throughout the park and

sanitizing between the games.” Fuerth noted that with the later start, they have shortened their baseball season to get them completed in time. This year, St. Mary’s is offering an eight-week youth season and a 10-week adult season for the nearly 400 registered participants. He added that this year will not feature the year-end fun day for the youth or year-end playoff barbecue for the adults. Essex Minor Baseball has been operating since July 4, following the provincial guidelines and those outlined by Baseball Ontario. Included is that contact tracing be in place for players and spectators. COVID protocols are also in place, along with regular cleaning between uses. For local fields, spectators are strongly encouraged to maintain social distance.

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Caldwell First Nation planting five acres of Organic Heritage Apples as part of its growing Three Fires culinary brand dressings, and beverages, including hard cider - the fastest growing alcoholic beverage in the market. “Food security, economic development, and land stewardship are all important priorities of the Nation, as identified in our Community Comprehensive Plan and Economic Development Plan.” CFN Council

said in support of the development. “We are committed to food sovereignty and the opportunity to provide agricultural and job opportunities that support land stewardship with the Nation. Our growing Three Fires brand is continuing to be the gold standard in Indigenous culinary and we are proud

to keep growing as we work towards bringing our community home.” The trees will be transplanted in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022, with the first harvest anticipating to be underway in 2024 and full production occurring in 2026.

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Submitted photo: The apples and pears to plant.

submitted to EFP As part of its growing line of products associated with its Three Fires Brand, Caldwell First Nation (CFN) is proud to announce the acquisition of five acres of heritage apples and pears to be planted on CFN traditional territory. This will be one of only few Indigenous orchards

“I think the focus is going to be the mental health part of it, baseball is secondary this year,” Bill Fenton said, who is the Travel Convenor for Essex Caldwell First Nation, Leamington, has acquired heritage Minor Baseball, regarding the return to play protocol. The youths have been common in anxiously waiting to play since May. in Canada and will allow viruses Caldwell to expand its traditional orchards. The “The kids are out there having fun. It’s a line of signature food and orchard will support the safe environment and they get to connect beverage items that will continued development with some friends and make new friends. be for sale under the Three of a sustainable food Parents get to see their kids having Fires brand, including the ecosystem for Caldwell fun and enjoying it. Mental health is Three Fires Wines which and provide not only definitely, I think, going to be an aspect will be launched for sale the opportunity for for most baseball in Ontario this year.” Baseball in Essex is already in full use at the Three Fires in Fall 2021. swing, with their seasons wrapping up The apples and pears restaurant but also are organic, heritage expand the opportunity towards the end of August this year. On the ice locally, the Essex 73’s of varieties, which make for Experiential Tourism, the Provincial Junior Hockey League is them resistant to many preserves, sauces,

undergoing its off-season preparations and getting ready for the 2021-22 season. Tentatively, the season is slated to begin on October 1, with the schedule to be released in the coming weeks. With the announcement, the Essex 73’s has also announced a return to the ice, beginning with a mini-camp on August 17. The 73’s also announced the addition of rookie forward Brendan Gouin from Windsor AAA. During the 2019-20 season, the now 17-year-old registered 14 goals and 17 assists for 31 points in 32 games. Under current provincial guidelines, there are no restrictions for people on the ice surface and for spectators, they can be at 50 percent capacity or 1,000 people, with other restrictions in place.

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Essex County Council notes for Wednesday, July 21

by Sylene Argent 13.47 percent increase for insurance program Essex County Council received details regarding the insurance program proposal AON Risk Solutions submitted for the period of June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022. At the County Council meeting on June 16, Council voted to allow the CAO, Mike Galloway, to approve the insurance program, as it was going to overlap before the next County Council meeting. Sandra Zwiers, Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer, explained a 10 percent increase was added to the 2021 Budget in anticipation of an increase. She said the market was difficult again this year, and getting a resolution for the program was challenging. The recommended program renewal, however, came in with an increase of $128,420, or a 13.47 percent, in insurance premiums, as well as additional costs related to increased deductible levels, which will be influenced by the number of claims arising during the program period, Zwiers explained. With the increase, the insurance cost will be $1,081,792, plus applicable taxes. “The market continues to be a struggle for municipalities, for people who are seeking insurance in general, but particularly for municipalities. Carriers are really continuing to reassess their risk exposure and questioning whether they want to extend coverage to municipalities,” Zwiers said, adding she felt

fortunate to bring the insurance plan to County Council. She believes the program she presented does meet the needs of the County of Essex. Administration will monitor insurance program costs for the balance of 2021 and, if necessary, recommends any deficit be covered by a transfer from the Corporation’s Insurance Contingency Reserve, the Report to County Council notes. In 2020, the County’s insurance program cost $953,372, plus applicable taxes. That was a $91,000 increase from the year prior. In 2020, the County had around $129M in assets, in 2021 it was just over $130M. For the 2021 program, there was a change in the deductible in property, boiler, and machinery. Previously, it was a $10,000 deductible per incident, this year it was $25,000 deductible. In terms of the General Liability, the composition has slightly changed. Last year there was a $5M primary, $20M first excess layer, and $25M second excess layer. This year, the primary layer stays the same, the first excess layer is now $39M, and the second excess layer is $6M. In total, the County is still being covered for $50M. She added to be an attractive client to insurers, the County is being proactive in its higher-risk line of coverage, which is for fleet and cyber. Though the County will need to adjust to the 13.47 percent increase, Zwiers

said some municipalities are facing 20 percent increases or more. County Warden Gary McNamara said the insurance increase issue is not a problem that will go away. He wondered if it would be a good idea to start creating a reserve at budget time for insurance purposes. Zwiers noted there is a reserve set aside for insurance-related exposures. There are funds in it, but it is not necessarily designed for that. Zwiers mentioned in the past about the possibility of the regional collaboration for the General Liability and Health Benefits programs. The health benefit review is well underway. The hope, she said, is to finish that program before moving onto the General Liability program. 2021 Federal Gas Tax Allocation approved Essex County Council approved the 2021 Federal Gas Tax Distribution Schedule and accompanying By-Law. The Report to County Council advised of the Federal Gas Tax funds to be received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the redistribution of these funds to the local municipalities. The redistribution is based on an agreement to share Federal Gas Tax funds on an 80/20 percentage basis (local/ County), versus the provincially prescribed 50/50 percentage allocation, the Report to Council notes. In accordance with cost sharing of the Federal Gas

Tax dollars, $6,775,117 of the County’s allocation is being redistributed to the local municipalities, based on the 2016 Census Data Sandra Zwiers, Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer, explained the Federal Gas Tax was essentially doubled to all municipalities across the province this year. Essex Windsor EMS Uniform Contract awarded County Council awarded the Essex Windsor EMS Uniform Contract to Unisync Group Limited for the period from 2021 to 2024, at a base cost of $429,087. There is a possible threeyear extension. Further, Essex County Council authorized the Warden and the Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the Corporation of the County of Essex. The Report to County Council notes an RFP for the uniform project was published and there were two submissions that met the criteria. Upon successful completion of the submission evaluation, the submissions were evaluated on online ordering, customer service, and reference engagements. They also supplied uniform articles for a washing evaluation that simulated approximately sixmonths of use. In addition to a financial evaluation,

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I know who I am, and I think I do pretty well. We spend a lifetime getting to know ourselves, or at least we should be. Every day presents a new challenge, large or small, that we face. How we get through those obstacles depends on the strength, motivation, and knowledge we have at that given point in time. Though I know who I am, I often wonder what others think of me, not in a way that worries about approval, but out of plain old curiosity. I wonder if my family members see me differently than the people I work with, versus those within the community. I assume everyone has their own opinion, and I would hope there would be that variety. For instance, I would not want those who are difficult to see me the same way as those who are easy-going. If that were the case, it would indicate I was treating both types of people in the same manner, and that may mean I

was being a bit too passive. When I think about the obstacles I went through growing up, I can now appreciate that they taught me lessons and helped my way of thinking to develop. I only hope I continue to evolve as I learn and become more mature every day. Things that I used to regret or that would bother me, don’t as much anymore, perhaps not at all. I believe everything we go through is a lesson. Mistakes, if we allow them to be, can be opportunities to see what we are made of and how to navigate life’s obstacles more efficiently in the future. If anything, my own personal goal is to be consistent with how I approach things or how I deal with difficulties. That certainly does not put me in a category that will make me a great poker player one day, but being true to myself has and always will be of the utmost importance to me. There are those who operate the

same way and there are those who bulldoze through life as if it were in fact a game. We are all different and we are all trying our best. Sometimes we get fatigued trying to achieve whatever goal we have put out for ourselves, sometimes we can soak in the excitement of our successes. The old adage is to play as hard as one works. I think many of us forget to take the time to rest, while others spend too much time having fun. Knowing one’s self is key in knowing where that balance should lie for each of us, because what works for one will not work for all. We are all different, and thank goodness for that. The hard part is being honest about our weaknesses and strengths, and having the motivation and courage to turn those shortcomings into assets from which we can rely.

Opinion Local journalism and community newspapers need your support With the ongoing propaganda set in place, by what I suspect is mostly online and digital outlets, that newspapers are dying, if not already dead, the support of our readers is more important now, than ever. In the fight against misinformation and the continued success of the newspaper, we need the rally of our community. The editorial, administrative, sales, and design staff of the Essex Free Press go over-and-above each week to bring local news and information to the doorsteps of the community. We record history and make history with trusted information printed on the pages of our paper every week. Our format has become a rare example of words with accountability and integrity as we put the public interest in the forefront of responsible journalism. We do not hide behind a computer screen spewing fake news and propaganda for our own enjoyment. We work hard and take our responsibility to our readers very seriously.

Don’t let our community become a news desert, like so many around us. While the COVID-19 protocols in place have had an impact on the support we depend on from our local advertisers, we need our readers to help encourage them back to help keep our tradition of serving the community alive. The best way of doing this is to support those advertisers who continue to support your local news source. Visit and buy from our advertisers and let them know you appreciate their support of The Essex Free Press. Thank you for your continued support and kind words that have been sent our way over the last 18 months, or so. We can not go back to the way things were before the pandemic. We can not continue to do business as we have during the pandemic. So, we move forward together to a new “normal” and an optimistic attitude for a bright future. Shelley Beaudoin The Essex Free Press

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Essex County Council notes for Wednesday, July 21...

Unisync Group Limited scored higher. The EWEMS Uniform contract provides for a fixed priced three-year term and an optional fixed price extension for an additional three for all uniform items, uniform fittings, and delivery, the Report to County Council notes. The contract will allow for a balanced and informed budget decision process for upcoming and future deliberations, the Report to Council adds. EWEMS Chief Bruce Krauter noted uniform procurement has transformed over the years and it was decided during the 2021 Budget meetings that the department would benefit from, and become compliant with procurement policy, with the issuance of a uniform RFP. Essex Windsor EMS Experience 2020-2021 received Essex County Council received the report “Essex Windsor EMS Experience 2020-2021” for information. EWEMS Chief Bruce Krauter said he provides a similar report every year. This report covered from January 2020 to June 2021, which provided background and information on ambulance call response experience and activity across the Essex-Windsor Region. He noted 2018 experienced the highest call volume, at just below 60,000. There was a slow decline in 2019 and 2020, which is mostly attributed to the effectiveness of the Vulnerable Patient Navigator Program and supplemented with COVID-19 impacts, the Report to Council notes. 2021 is projected to have a continued decrease in ambulance volume, but he said discretion should be taken as the data analyzed is prior to the reopening impacts of COVID-19. He said re-opening impacts are being noticed. Municipalities with a projected increase of volume are Amherstburg (4.3%), Kingsville (14.4%), Lakeshore (1.6%), LaSalle (2.9%), Krauter explained based on

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growth and demographic increases. Municipalities with a projected decrease in volume are: Essex (-0.36%), Leamington (-10.36%), Tecumseh (-1.08%), Windsor (-2.69%), and Pelee Island (11.7%). He added the five-year average call volume trend for the County of Essex and City of Windsor is an increase of 6.3 percent. The call share between the Municipalities for 2021 is projected as: Windsor (65%), Amherstburg (4%), Essex (4%), Kingsville (5%), Lakeshore (5%), LaSalle (5%), Leamington (6%), and Tecumseh (6%). EWEMS and the local hospitals, he said, made great strides in offload delay management, mitigation, and regional delivery of the patients. In 2018 EWEMS began to see a decline in Ambulance Offload Delay (AOD) minutes. This was continuing into 2019, with a slight levelling. Staff, he said, are experiencing fatigue from not getting adequate time off over the past 18-months and isolating from family, in some cases. In the Report, it notes County partners at the Sun Parlor Home or other County departments within the health care sector, including EWEMS, there has been an increase of resignations and retirements. The reasons for staff departures are multifaceted, such as being closer to family, deciding on retiring early, other job opportunities, professional advancement, or a plain desire to no longer be a team member. EWEMS and CUPE are in regular discussion on how to address many staffing issues. In 2020/2021 EWEMS held two recruitment drives and the outcome of each was less than historical results.

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Krauter thanked everyone at EWEMS for stepping up and staff at the County of Essex for their support. “We’re not out of this pandemic, but we are focusing on getting there,” Krauter said emotionally, adding EMS has the ability to adapt and change. Warden Gary McNamara said there is no doubt 2020 and 2021 have been unprecedented and have put pressures on EMS. “We are extremely proud to be here, as community leaders. Sometimes it might not feel like that, we’ve got your back,” McNamara said, adding Krauter’s leadership has been second to none. Traffic calming measures approved for Gosfield North Public School County Council adopted an amendment to its By-Law that regulates traffic and parking on highways within the Essex County Roads System to designate a school zone at Gosfield North Public School on a portion of County Road 27 within the Town of Kingsville. It was recommended to upgrade the school area signs with school zone signs with an associated reduction in posted speed from 80kph to 60 kph in operation from

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Essex County Council meeting notes... Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. Road markings will also be implemented to enhance the school zone area. At the County Council meeting of April 7, County Council passed a resolution to add a School Safety Zone at Gosfield North Public School as a traffic calming measure. Kingsville Council

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had also discussed and endorsed the matter. In past discussions on the issue, it was noted that because of the pandemic, many parents were dropping-off and pickingup their children from the school. The school’s internal parking lot was becoming congested with buses coming in and out, and staff and parents were entering

and exiting at the same two locations at the same time. Additional cars are waiting on the shoulder of the road, until they are let in to the parking area, which reduces sightlines. Jane Mustac, Director of Infrastructure Services, noted staff from her department conducted a review of the roadway to consider daily traffic volume, vehicle operating speed, pedestrian volumes, collision history, and the presence (or lack of) multi-modal amenities to determine areas that would benefit from being designated as a community safety zone or school safety zone. Through the study, Mustac told County Council that 85 percent of vehicles travel at a rate of speed that is greater than the posted speed limit on a continuous basis. Kingsville Deputy Mayor Gord Queen applauded the efforts to address the matter.

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Increase in numbers of hungry people around the world ‘deeply troubling’: Foodgrains Bank director submitted to EFP Conflict, climate change, and now COVID-19 - those are the three main factors keeping more and more families around the world from accessing enough food. For the seventh year in a row, the number of people going to bed hungry has increased. That’s according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report just released by the United Nations. “It’s deeply troubling to see how difficult it has become to make progress in the fight against hunger,” says Canadian Foodgrains Bank Executive Director, Andy Harrington. “Seven years ago, we were seeing global hunger decreasing. It was wonderful news, and even if the decrease was modest, it was something to celebrate. The upward trend toward greater hunger in the world we’re seeing now—it’s alarming.” The report notes that the pandemic made it difficult to accurately measure the number of hungry people, and instead provides a range. A mid-range figure of 768 million people currently experiencing hunger points to an increase of 118 million over last year. One of the main drivers of hunger in the report is the COVID-19 pandemic -which also made it difficult for the number of hungry people to be measured as precisely in previous years. While the global pandemic is causing its own misery on the lives of people experiencing hunger, conflict and climate change are the other two main drivers of hunger, as they have been for several years now. “For example, conflict and the displacement it causes in places like Syria, Yemen, and South Sudan mean many people who previously were able to earn a living and provide for their families now struggle to do so,” says Harrington. “This past year, 43 percent of our total budget was spent responding to people in need of emergency food due to violent conflict.” The drivers of hunger are shaping how the Foodgrains Bank, its members and their partners respond to hunger needs. A recent $10 million program funded by the Government

of Canada addressed the economic impact the global pandemic is having on small-scale food producers. It allowed Foodgrains Bank members and their partners to provide specialized support to farmers in several African countries, including supporting them in jointly marketing their produce to get the best prices. Many Foodgrains Bank projects work with small-scale farmers who are disproportionately affected by climate change, and struggle with lack of rainfall and extreme weather conditions. Outside of program work, the Foodgrains Bank also engages governments and decisionmakers in encouraging support for small-scale food producers and ensuring conflict sensitivity in the delivery of humanitarian food assistance. It’s knowing that there are concrete steps that can be taken to push back against the current increase in people facing hunger that encourages Harrington. “Such news is certainly disheartening— but it should also strengthen our resolve,” says Harrington. “We know that reducing hunger is a goal within reach, because we’ve seen those numbers increasing before, and I’m confident that with effective action, we will be seeing them going down again.” To learn more about the Foodgrains Bank, visit online at: foodgrainsbank.ca. Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of 15 churches and church agencies working together to end hunger. In the 2020-21 budget year, the Foodgrains Bank provided $49 million of assistance for 989,000 people in 33 countries. Canadian Foodgrains Bank programs are undertaken with support from the Government of Canada provided through Global Affairs Canada. Assistance from the Foodgrains Bank is provided through its member agencies, which work with local partners in the developing world.

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PPC selects Beth Charron as Essex Riding candidate for next federal election

Submitted photo by Sylene Argent Recently, Harrow resident Beth Charron was selected as the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate for the Essex Riding in the next federal election. Currently, Charron is a sole proprietor insurer with her own agency. She has worked in a collision shop, in HR, and managing premium seating. All of her positions have allowed her to be involved in the

community, she said. She is looking forward to relying on her work experience upon entering the future election race, for which a date has not yet been announced. During the last election, she said she was confused as to who to vote for as a person and a business owner. Though business owners may tend to vote Conservative, she started noticing the voting of the party and its leader

sometimes went against her morals, which she said never used to. She also grew up as an NDP, but said the party is much different now than it used to be. It was then that she noticed everything she knew had changed. Though there are still a lot of good people in those parties, people she said she has a lot of respect for, they are starting to become the minority. She remembers not being ready to listen to anything PPC Party Leader Maxime Bernier said during the last election. “I remember him getting up on that stage, when they allowed him to be in the debate, and said ‘everybody else on this stage is a globalist.’ And I was like, who is this person? What is a globalist? I just wasn’t there.” A few of her friends started to follow Bernier more, so Charron did as well. “Looking at their platform, it almost made

me a bit nostalgic. It was like, this sounds like the Canada I was raised in.” Around seven-months ago, Charron became part of the local PPC Board, hoping to help bring more exposure to the new party. She soon after decided to throw her hat in the ring and represent the new party at the next federal election. Charron said she gets several emails a day from complete strangers, noting they want to help and support her. Charron is the mother of three children and recently married. She never thought she would pursue a career in politics. Charron said public servant roles should almost be like getting an independent individual from the community to dedicate themselves to serving the community for four-years, then they should return back to their regular lives. Her grandparents immigrated from Romania, Poland, and

Ireland. Her greatgrandmother was also Cree. She is from a proud immigrant-Canadian family. Immigration is not sustainable the way it is now, she said. If Canadians want the country to continue to be a place people can come to, it has to be afforded, and not at the expense of children and grandchildren, she added. “We want strong immigration, but vetted immigration,” Charron said, adding the PPC has a completely different platform for refugees. If immigration is not fixed, she wondered how

Canada can help refugees in need down the road. “We are just about respect and personal responsibility. People really need to read our platform,” Charron commented, adding the PPC does not define itself as being on the right, left, or centre of the political spectrum, but represents Canadians, who are a mixture of things. In the next Federal Election, Charron will run against incumbent Chris Lewis for the Conservatives and former MP Tracey Ramsey for the NDP. The Liberals and Green Party have yet to nominate a candidate.

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had a great deal to do with that spike. Even though camping seems like a relatively easy activity, first-time or novice campers should familiarize themselves with some of the basics of camping before embarking on their trips. Camping beginners can

consider these tips to make the most of their time in the great outdoors. • Practice in your backyard. If you have a backyard, practice setting up a tent and other camping equipment in the yard first so this becomes second nature by the time you reach the campsite. Sleep outside in the yard and learn the sounds of nature to get a feel for camping, including spending time in a sleeping bag. It’s a lot easier to make initial adjustments in the backyard as opposed to at the campsite. • Camp in warm weather. Novices may want to camp in warm weather first. This way you will not have to purchase a lot of gear just to keep warm. In addition, you’ll have more daylight to set up your tent and enjoy long evenings outside. • Rent or borrow gear at first. Try out gear before you purchase anything to figure out what you need. The experts at REI say that if budget allows, go bigger on the tent to give occupants a little more wiggle room, such as a six-person tent for a family of four. Experiment with sleeping bags with different temperature ratings so you’ll be able to gauge just how hot or cold you’ll be inside of them. • Check out other camp setups. Visit a campsite by tagging along with an avid camper to see what others use. You’ll need to bring all of your supplies, so find out how people pack light and how they differentiate between necessities and luxuries. You’ll likely want foldable camp chairs, lanterns, camp cooking utensils, a cooler, and a camp stove. If you camp at an established campsite, there may be grills or designated areas for campfires. Camping is an enjoyable pastime that has inspired scores of devoted campers across the globe. Novices can learn the basics and then expand on their camping knowledge with each ensuing adventure.

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Summer heatwave survival tips (NC) Along with summer comes extreme heat in many parts of the country. Over the next 30 years the number of extremely hot days in a year is expected to double in some parts of Canada. This level of heat can put your health at risk if you don’t take precautions. Here are some key tips to survive these temperatures. 1. Know your risk. - Older adults, young children, people living with

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days in case you or they need help. Just remember to follow the public health advisories that are in place in your area. 9. Take a break - If your home is extremely hot, try to spend a few hours in a cool place, such as a shaded area or public library. Whatever strategies you adopt, always watch for symptoms of heat illnesses. These include dizziness or fainting, nausea or vomiting, headache, or rapid breathing and heartbeat. If you have any of these symptoms during extreme heat, move to a cool place and drink water right away. Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately if you’re caring for someone who has a high body temperature and is either unconscious, confused, or has stopped sweating. Find more information at Canada.ca/ health.

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Select library branches opened on Monday, “One Book, One County” launched by Sylene Argent After having to keep doors closed for the past while, due to COVID, the Essex County Library Branch was able to open several of its larger branches on Monday. The branches selected for re-opening

included Essex Centre, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Lakeshore (Toldo), LaSalle, Leamington, and Tecumseh. Manuela Denes, Manager of Community Services for the Essex County Library, noted that the Branches will not all

be operating at the same hours for the first little while. She urged library users, or those thinking of getting a membership, to check for hours of operation and updates via www.essexcountylibrary. ca or through its social media. Cardholders can access libraries to take out books and get on the computers to use the

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internet, and print or scan documents. There will be no time limit for members to enjoy the spaces. The libraries will, however, be open with a maximum capacity of 25 people. Visitors will be expected to follow COVID-19 guidelines, such as mask wearing, hand sanitizing, and practicing social distancing, Denes said. At this time, no activities will take place inside the branches. All programming will continue virtually as it has during the pandemic. Virtual programming can be found on its social media and YouTube pages. “We are just really excited to be able to have people in our spaces again,” Denes said, adding the local library system has been offering curb-side pick-up for months. “It has been wonderful, but it is nice to get people back in.” Now that branches are open, the curb-side pickup option will no longer be available. Getting a library card gives members access to the online services available on its website, which includes to eBooks, movies, music, and documentaries. There are also great services for youths through the online service, Denes said. Individuals have been making use of the

online services over the pandemic, which the library system has been excited about, Denes said. Denes added the Essex County Library is particularly excited to launch a book club for the entire county, called “One Book, One County.” The title being used for this season through this new program is “Emancipation Day” by Wayne Grady. “It is a fantastic book,” Denes said, noting Grady grew up in Windsor. The book will be available starting July 26 until October 31 on Overdrive, where members can access eBooks and audio books. The great thing about the program is that there are no wait lists or hold lists, Denes said. A virtual meet the author event will take place at 7pm on Wednesday, August 4. “That’s our big summer event. We are really excited about that,” Denes said.

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Over nine months later, Windsor Regional Hospital returns to zero COVID-19 in-patients

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Windsor-Essex, Ontario and Canada over the last 17 months. “This is great news however we need to keep it this way. The way we keep it this way is anyone age 12 or older getting vaccinated with two doses of a mRNA vaccine. You can walkin to any vaccination site or pop-up and get vaccinated” states David Musyj, President and CEO, Windsor Regional Hospital. David stated further “We can see the finish wire as to the vaccination campaign and we need to give it that last push individually and collectively to avoid any further hospitalizations or deaths due to this horrendous virus. Do it for yourself and those around you.”

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hat when outdoors. Lightcoloured clothing is best as mosquitoes tend to be attracted to dark colours. • Limit the time you spend outdoors at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active. • Remove any standing water in places such bird baths, buckets, old tires, pet water dishes and gutters around your property. • Make sure that door and window screens fit securely and are free of holes. Call 311 or your local

by-law enforcement for standing water observed in your community. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), along with each municipality, will continue to monitor for WNV activity. The 2021 larviciding program will continue throughout the summer season, along with the investigation of standing water complaints and the distribution of educational materials. For more information on WNV, please visit the WECHU’s WNV page.

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Gritty Angels Band entertained during Tune Up the Parks gig has written the equivalent of two CDs worth of songs, most of which they produced themselves and through working with Texas Road Studios. Fraser said when writing a song, the music comes to her when writing lyrics or working with the band’s guitar player. “We bounce well off each other.” After recording her vocals, and the electric guitar, the bass and drum tracks are laid down. The

unfinished songs are then sent to a producer to get tweaked and perfected. It is hoped The Gritty Angels Band will finish recording a CD by the end of September. “We just want to have fun,” she said, noting the band is looking to play at night markets and festivals in the future. The Tune Up the Parks concert sessions are scheduled to continue in Colchester on Monday evenings and in Essex

Centre’s Heritage Gardens Park on Wednesday evenings, beginning at 7 pm. Current public health restrictions, such as crowd size and physical distancing, will be enforced. Performances may be postponed or cancelled. More information and up-to-date schedule can be found at www.essex. ca/tuneuptheparks

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by Sylene Argent The Gritty Angels Band played for an hourand-a-half, beneath the pavilion in the Heritage Gardens Park, last Wednesday evening as part of the Tune Up the Parks summer concert series. Former Essex resident Cheryl Fraser is the singer, lyricist, and composer for the local band that prides itself on not being defined by any specific genre. “We want people to leave saying, ‘boy, were they fun,’” Fraser said. The songstress is joined by guitar player Yvan Lichtensteiger, bass player Sid Meloche, and drummer John Reginella. “We are quirky,” Fraser said of the band’s atmosphere. “I handpicked each of the three guys. I knew what I was looking for.” She added that her vision for the band was to be fun, and to only play music all four members love and enjoy. “It was a blast,” Fraser said of performing last week in Essex Centre.

She said she is never nervous about a gig, but having grown up in Essex, and not having the chance to sing in the area for a long time, made the performance extra special, and a bit emotional. “There were new faces and [familiar] faces. It was heartwarming and nerve-wrecking. It was a high school reunion on steroids,” Fraser said of performing in her childhood hometown. “A couple times, I thought I was going to cry,” she said. She enjoyed watching audience members wave their arms and dance by their chairs. “It was perfect,” she said of the night. The band played an array of covers and five original tunes. The majority of the band members began playing together around two-years ago, with the final musician – the drummer – joining around one-year ago. Fraser noted that though it has been

a challenging time, forming and developing a band amidst a pandemic, she is excited to have the band up and running and performing for appreciative audiences. To date, Fraser said she

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Ontario supporting the Wine Agri-Tourism sector submitted to EFP The Ontario government is launching a new Winery AgriTourism COVID-19 Relief Initiative to support agri-tourism businesses impacted by

the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario wineries and cideries with on-site stores whose business were impacted by COVID-19 safety measures to stop the spread of the virus will be eligible for this one-

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a revenue decline in at least one area of their operations, such as decreased tourism, tours, events and tastings, or have faced increased expenses to comply with public health safety measures for COVID-19, will be eligible to receive support. The 2021 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy, committed to providing a one-time $10 million grant to help wineries and cideries impacted by COVID-19 and to ensure that agricultural production and local jobs are maintained in Ontario’s rural communities. As the delivery agent of the new Winery AgriTourism COVID-19 Relief Initiative, Agricorp will send applications for the program directly to eligible wineries and cideries on July 20, 2021. “Red, red wine ... I think there is a song in there,” said a smiling Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent Leamington. “Our government’s initiative to support our agri-business to the tune of $10 M will put a smile on Ontario’s wine and cider producers, whose businesses have been affected by COVID-19.” “Our government recognizes the significant impact of the AgriTourism sector on Ontario’s social and economy recovery,” said Lisa MacLeod, Minister

of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries. “The launch of a new Winery AgriTourism Relief Initiative will support and maintain the vital jobs of those who continue to fight to ensure this sector is able to come back stronger than before.” “Our government recognizes the significant impact of the AgriTourism sector on Ontario’s social and economy recovery,” said Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries. “The launch of a new Winery AgriTourism Relief Initiative will support and maintain the vital jobs of those who continue to fight to ensure this sector is able to come back stronger than before.” This new relief initiative builds on government programs that aim to protect jobs and support local producers, including extending the VQA Wine Support Program and the Small Cidery and Small Distillery Support Program to 2022-23.

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Council vote supported 30-day pay suspension -Bondy is not able to receive the funds, so they will be forwarded to a charityby Sylene Argent After a majority Council vote supported Integrity Commissioner Robert Swayze’s recommendation to suspend Councillor Sherry Bondy’s pay as a member of Council for 30-days, residents, seemingly upset with the action, set up two separate GoFundMe pages in an attempt to compensate for the loss. The motion to suspend Bondy’s pay was made during the regular Essex Council meeting held on Monday, July 19. The recommendation was 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. Through the two GoFundMe pages, nearly $2300 was raised. After checking with Swayze, Bondy said she is unable to receive the funds, but is giving those who donated a chance to either take their funds back or allow her to donate them to local charities in need. Bondy collected around 15 ideas for possible charitable recipients through her website. She will draw four charities from those submitted, and the funds will be split between them. She may make the draw this week. Bondy is grateful for the show of support, and that individuals were willing to forward their hard-earned money to compensate for the loss of wages, which will be around $1500. In addition, she has been overwhelmed with emails and messages of support. “It is a good reminder that the power of the people is stronger than the people in power,” she wrote on social media when addressing the matter. “I’m really blown away. It is not something I would have ever expected. There were people I didn’t even know that donated. It means a lot. To me, it means I am on the right track,” Bondy said.

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Woodslee Orioles Peewee baseball report

submitted EFP Photo submitted to EFP After a one year hiatus due to the pandemic, Woodslee baseball is

back for the 2021 season. On Sunday, July 25, the Orioles team travelled to Essex in search of the first win of the season.

Voice Of Inspiration “Wisdom comes from making mistakes, having the courage to face them, and make adjustments moving forward based upon the knowledge aquired through those experiences.” ~ Ken Poirot

pitching performance by Nash Laforest, the Orioles scored seven in the third inning and six more in the fourth, to close the gap. Sam Paterson turned in a great pitching performance, holding Essex to just one run over two innings. His teammates added four more runs in the fifth inning to take the lead. Excellent at bat were made by the entire team, with solid base hits turned in by Mason Ginter, Ben Fuerth, Jesse Chadwick, Walker Oneil, and Noah Martin. Newcomer to the team, Gavin Pyne, crushed a triple to left and Hudson Diemer

Woodslee opened the scoring with Reed VanderVecht crossing the plate in the first inning. Perhaps still digesting their pizza from the pregame party hosted by the Ginter’s, the Orioles allowed 12 runs in the first inning to go down by 11. Woodslee entered the top of the third inning facing an early mercy rule. Inspired by a strong

added an insurance run in the sixth inning with a stand-up double blast to center. Cade Smith closed the door on Essex, with two solid innings, allowing just one run. The Orioles players came all the way back in this game from being down 11, after one inning, to winning the game with a final score of 19-14. Special thanks to coaches Al Fuerth and Joe Diemer for encouraging the kids and teaching them to never give up. This group of kids is continuing to learn the basics of baseball and the related skills required

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BIRTHDAY ANNOUNCEMENT

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IN LOVING MEMORY

In loving memory of

Dave (Cass) Cassidy

LLook ook w who’ ho’s

Lucky LARRY

July 30th, 1991 - July 30, 2021 30 Years Missing You.

Join us on July 31st Between 2 - 4 pm at the Essex Legion for an Open House to celebrate!!

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We think about you always, We talk about you still. You have never been forgotten, And you never will. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain. To walk and guide us through our lives, Until we meet again...

~ Love; Mary, Dawn, David, and families

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VRIESACKER, Bonnie - 78 years, passed away peacefully after a strong and feisty battle with all that life threw at her for the last few years. Beloved wife of Leonard for 58 years. Loving mother of Deborah Dotto (Robert) and Joe Vriesacker (Sherry). Dearest grandmother of Paige Farnham (Rylan), Colton Vriesacker, Evan Vriesacker, Tiffeny Dotto. Cherished great-grandmother of Ella. Dear sister of John“Bud”Fitzpatrick. She will be missed by her extended family and friends.Bonnie’s greatest joy was watching her children and grandchildren flourish and thrive. She was always their Number 1 fan at all of their sporting events. Bonnie was a beloved bus driver in Essex County for 49 years and worked alongside Leonard on the farm for many years. She was an avid lover of all fur babies. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-776-4233) on Friday, July 30, 2021 from 1-4 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment for visitation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held on Friday, July 30, following visitation at the family farm at 1937 Lakeshore Road 211. If desired, memorial donations made to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Roy Deehan, July 27 and Paul Gignac, June 22 Also celebrating Al l b i Brian B i and d Irene I O’Neil. O’N il Love, Your Family

“Peace begins with a smile..” ~ Mother Teresa

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What’s Going On... JULY 31  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.

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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.

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CELEBRATING Five

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AUG. 5 - Pride Flag raising at 5pm Essex Town Hall with 2-Spirit Indigenous representation, Trans Wellness, and St. Paul’s. BBQ at St. Paul’s Anglican Church to follow with donations going to Trans Wellness Ontario. COVID guidelines in place.

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George W. Weldon, Great-Great-Grandfather, Ruth Armstrong, Great-Grandmother, Donald Weldon, Grandfather, Yasmine Scheckenberger, Mother, Baby, Amelia. Photo taken at the house of Donald Weldon August 2019.

“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything anger, anxiety, or possessions we cannot be free.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

AUG. 7-28 “You Are Not Alone!!” OPIOID AWARENESS CAMPAIGN at All Saints Church, Windsor. Call 519-996-9365 for more info. AUG. 7 - WELCOME BACK MARKET at St Paul’s Anglican Church , 92 St Paul Street from 10am - 2pm. For info, call 519-776-7711. 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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MORRIS, Michael Charles - Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on July 20, 2021, at 79 years of age. Loving husband of Kathryn (nee Szejbut) with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage. Dear father of Ian C. Morris (Isabelle), Michael B. Morris (Karen), Ann Morris-Kameka, and Ellen S. Vanier (Joseph). Treasured Grandpa of Brittney, Kassandra, Dustin, Bernadette, Brendan (Kyrie), Thomas, Katie, Faith, Michaela, Aidan, and Emmarose. Great-grandpa of Rohan and Shepard. Brother of Jim Morris (Colleen). Uncle of James, Anthony “Tony”, David, late Carl, Maureen, Adam, Kollene, and Peter Jr. Michael was a long time and devoted member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. # 201- Essex; the Holy Name of Jesus Church and the Knights of Columbus # 3305 – Essex. Michael and Kathryn loved to volunteer their time with many events with both the Knights and the church. They were a part of the first C.O.R. group at Holy Name. He also enjoyed serving with the Prison Ministry. Special thanks to support workers who have cared for Michael and have been kind to him over the years. The visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Church (146 Talbot St. S, Essex). Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Maidstone. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Windsor/Essex County. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

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Our joint service last Sunday, was conducted by Rev. Canon Ann Smith and what a wonderful sermon she delivered. It brought our current situation into a new perspective and left folks teary eyed. We look forward to celebrating another service with Rev. Canon Ann Smith on August 22nd at our joint service at St. Paul’s in Essex. Fidgit blankets are still available for free from the church by calling: 519839-5303. Fidgit blankets are a great way to create a calmness for people with cognitive impairment. Please pray for those in our in our community that are in need of healing for physical, emotional health, ﬁnancial, relationships, and other. Joint services will be at St. Paul’s in Essex at 10 am during the month of August.

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).

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Woodslee United Church

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Our Worship Service ia at 10am. For the month of August, our joint Worship Service will be held a Belle River United Church. Rev. Carl will lead the service. You also go to www. woodsleepastoralcharge.ca to receive the Worship Service. We have cancelled all special events for now.

519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Plans are afoot for reopening, but for the time being, to give people a chance to get their second shot, we are looking at reopening in September. In the meantime, our Foodbank continues to serve the community. For more information or to book an appointment, call Vicki at the church at 519- 776-4628.

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 each Sunday at 10:00 am. All safety protocols are in place such as mask wearing, hand sanitizing, and physical distancing. Or you may join us online each Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at www.essexcrc.ca for a link to our social media page. 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 Essex CRC church.

Essex United Church Join us for Sunday services on August 8 and 22 at 10:30am. It is great to see everyone again. Our new website is up and running! Visit us at www.essexunitedchurch. ca Also, you can keep upto-date and join us on social media. The Essex Food Bank is open - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am – 11:45 pm. The Food Bank also has a new phone number: 519776-4070.

Trinity Church submitted by Pat Jackson It was so nice to see faces that we haven’t seen at services for a while and good to be back in the church building itself.

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Bethel-Maidstone United We are happy to announce that we are now open for inperson 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.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Services will be back at St Paul’s at 10am on August 1. We are looking forward to seeing everyone! Join us at St Paul’s for our ‘Welcome Back Market’ on Saturday, August 7th from 10am - 2pm, please wear a mask, hand sanitizer will be provided. As we continue to navigate through this diﬃcult time, know that we are still hard at work to provide you with the spiritual resources that you need. Please see our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org) and social media for updates and worship resources. Messages are checked regularly at the church oﬃce, you can reach us there at 519-776-7711. Stay safe and see you soon.

Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news 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!

Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson

Our in-person Sunday morning services are still suspended. However, weekly recorded services are available on the church website. 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: 519-7384223. Please ﬁnd information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org.

Cottam United Church Cottam United is open for in-person or online. We would love to have you visit in-person. 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.

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 checkin. We are always looking for volunteers for this program. Contact Carolyn at 519728-1435 ext 216. Call 519728-1435 for registration, or further information on any of our programs, or visit online at: www. communitysupportcentre. ca

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Tokyo Olympics Games Klimkait makes history First Canadian woman to win Olympic Judo Medal 1970 Road Runner like new again!

Charlie Makish’s 1970 Road Runner at Mark DiMilo’s shop at 126 Oak Street West in Leamington.

With a squeal of tires heard round the world, the Chrysler Corporation introduced the Plymouth Road Runner for 1968 – a no-nonsense, no-frills muscle car with enough horsepower to satisfy almost everyone. It remained in production to 1974. All Road Runners are highly prized today. Charlie Makish of Cottam, Ontario, was 19 when he saw a 1970 Road Runner parked behind the Firestone Tire store on Erie Street South in Leamington. He bought it from Tony Daher in running condition for $700. It was also his very first car! He drove it for a number of years but the inevitable rust began to appear. His friend Jeff Malott treated it to body work and a repaint, but eventually Charlie took it off the road. He parked it until 2019, when he brought it to Mark DiMilo’s Auto Body Shop and Classic Car Restoration on Oak Street West, where the car was treated to a complete rotisserie restoration and restored to the way it was when new, in beautiful lime light green. A new trunk floor was installed and the firewall was smoothed out. The original 383 V8 was replaced with a 472 cubic inch Hemi crate engine bolted to the original 4-speed on the floor with original pistol grip shift lever. The car also has the famous Grabber hood. A year later, the car was finished, just when the pandemic hit us. Charlie is looking forward to driving contact@essexfreepress.com his dream machine to car shows and cruise nights, so issuu.com/essexfreepress other people can enjoy the car too! This car has always been in the Leamington area and we hope to learn the name of the dealer that sold it new. Charlie is the third owner. 16 CENTRE ST., ESSEX I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.

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submitted by Judo Canada Montréal, July 26, 2021 (Sportcom) – World champion Jessica Klimkait (-57 kg) has done what no female Canadian judoka has ever done before: step onto the Olympic podium. A victory by wazaari over Slovenia’s Kaja Kajzer earned her one of the two bronze medals up for grabs at the legendary Nippon Budokan at the Tokyo Olympic Games. “It’s the first time a Canadian woman has ever won an Olympic medal and I’m really proud of my accomplishment. I want to share it with my family and friends and all the coaches who have supported me,” said Klimkait in a post-competition press conference. Klimkait’s day started very well as she quickly defeated Bulgaria’s Ivelina Ilieva by ippon on a hold. Her next match against Poland’s Julia Kowalczyk in the quarterfinal ended in much the same way. However, the Ontario native’s gold medal dreams dissipated in the semi-final, when she lost to France’s Sarah Leonie Cysique after receiving three penalties. Cysique faltered in the final round, Family Owned Since 1925

Pictured is Jessica Klimkait, Tokyo Games Bronze medallist.

losing to new Olympic champion Nora Gjakova of Kosovo and claiming the silver medal. “It was hard for me after the semi-final because I really had my heart set on gold. But I wanted to be able to pull it together for the bronze medal final, that’s all I had in mind,” explained the Olympic medallist. As the reigning world champion, Klimkait had arrived in Tokyo with a target on her back.

However, as the ‘one to beat,’ she had not felt any additional pressure. Her plan was to focus on her fights and savour her first Olympic experience. “I didn’t feel like anything was different because I’m the world champion. Whatever my rank, it doesn’t change my approach to a fight. I’m really grateful to be in Tokyo and to be able to practice my favourite sport.”

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Peewee players work hard and play hard

Picture submitted: Ty Patterson and Trevor Benoit taking five.

submitted to EFP The weather held, and ball was very fun, for the Essex Peewee Yellowjackets team last week. A party for the team and their families, hosted by the family of Olivia and Mike Bellaire, completed the week, and made it exceptional. The event built on team friendships, and could go a long way as the team heads into the play-offs this week.

Picture submitted: Bees that love the water

On Thursday, at 6:00 pm, the diamond nearest the arena will be the site of Game 1 of the August Madness Tournament, which will crown a Provincial Champion. In round 1, Essex must play Kingsville and Dresden three times each. The best record will move on. Sunday, August 1, is another big day for the Jackets. Dresden is in town for two games, 10:00 am and 1:30 pm, at the same diamond. Essex will travel to Dresden on the 11th, and then things will be decided on August 14th, in Kingsville, where the teams meet and play two last games. We hope to see many of you out there at the diamond.

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It’s best to keep safety in mind when soaking up the sun. That’s important for all members of the family, including pets. Cats and dogs are as susceptible to heat-related illnesses as their human companions. Recognize heat stroke Pets can suffer from heat stroke, according to the American Red Cross. Certain breeds of dogs are highly susceptible, particularly those with short snouts, such as pugs and bulldogs. Excessive exercise in hot weather, lack of appropriate shelter outdoors and leaving a dog in a hot car may precipitate an episode of heat stroke. It’s important to get the pet out of direct heat right away and check for signs of shock, which include seizures, a body temperature of 104 F or higher, stupor, increased heart rate, or excessive panting. Placing water-soaked towels on the pet’s feet, head, neck, and abdomen can bring down its temperature. Be cautious of hot surfaces Pets do not have the luxury of wearing shoes to protect their paws. Think about how hot your feet can feel when you scurry barefoot across hot sand en route to the shoreline or to cross a deck to get to the pool. When the sun beats down on surfaces, those surface temperatures rise quickly. According to a 2010 study by Liberty Home and Pet Services, at peak afternoon sun and an ambient temperature of 95 F the temperature of cement was measured at 125 F, red brick at 135 F, blacktop at 140 F, and grass at 102 F. Individuals who think a car is safer for their dog or cat may

be surprised the informal study measured 152 F on seat surfaces. Provide extra water It’s likely you will need to fill your pets’ water bowls more frequently in warm weather. Be sure to provide constant access to fresh water, even for young puppies who may be learning to house train. Avoid cutting fur too short If a veterinarian suggests a hair cut may be beneficial for keeping a pet cool or comfortable, resist the urge to shave down to the skin. Having at least one inch of fur will protect the pet from sunburn. Outdoor hazards Warm weather may bring out a high number of insects and wildlife. Use a flea and tick preventative product and medication to protect against heartworm, which is transmitted through mosquitoes. Snakes, skunks, raccoons, foxes, and other animals may be roaming around, and a scuffle with your pet can result in injury. Pets need extra care during the warm weather to avoid damage and sickness from the sun, heat, and more.

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I Thursday, July 29, 2021

LIFE takes a swing at normalcy with friendly baseball match-up against Group Hug

by Sylene Argent Photos submitted by Sherri Currie: The LIFE and Group Hug Apparel teams participated in a fun-filled day of baseball in Essex Centre on Sunday.

On Sunday morning, the Learning in Friendship and Equality (LIFE) program hosted a fun and friendly baseball game against the Group Hug Apparel team out on ball diamond # 3 in Essex Centre. Lea-Anne Shepley, Program Director of LIFE, said the game was hosted since the Miracle League

is currently not up and running. Many of the participants who played on Sunday are involved with this baseball league. “We had a great a day. It was all smiles,” Shepley said. “We thought this would be a great way for our members to socially interact with their group,” Shepley commented, adding it was an inclusive event that removed barriers so every player could participate. The game began with the singing of the Canadian National anthem. A

coin was then flipped to determine which team would go first. In between innings, the players were able to enjoy social breaks and dance times. All the players were announced as they came to play. Shepley noted there were many volunteers. Every person on field had a supporter with them to help them during the game, if needed. After the game, participants were invited back to the LIFE program facility, located inside the former Kinsmen Fieldhouse, to enjoy a

hotdog and chips. Some of the participants also enjoyed a little karaoke. The event was free for everyone to enjoy. “Our goal for this event was to have everyone enjoy some laughs, and give support to those individuals who have an intellectual disability,” Shepley said. “It was just really refreshing to see so many people, many who have not been able to get out much because of COVID. They like to have fun. Everyone was so appreciative.” Through Shepley’s

baseball connections, all the players received a hat and bracelet. She said giving out the gifts was like giving out the biggest trophy to every person. Karen Pickle helped organize the Group Hug Apparel team. Her son, Andrew Banar, was born with Down Syndrome and runs his own t-shirt business. Pickle said everyone was ecstatic to get out and be together and see their friends, while making new ones. They organized the team based on Banar’s connections to individuals through sponsorships his business is able to provide. “It was an amazing day,” she said. “It was a great game.” Group Hug would like to host LIFE for a game in the near future. It is hoped for a game under the lights for the players. If anyone wants to sponsor teams, contact LIFE through social media or Pickle: www. grouphugapparel.com. LIFE offers a program to help clients, ages 19

and over with special needs, to achieve their best. Part of the program is offering trips around the community, therapeutic, culinary, and social opportunities. Clients are also learning about grocery shopping, daily hygiene, and other important skills.

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