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Survey says: Harrow family wants to be on Family Feud Canada - The Teves family is looking for online support to help pave the way -
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“We put the feud in Family.” Pictured are the members of the quick-witted Teves family, who are asking for community support in helping them get on Family Feud Canada. Left to right: Nancy Teves, Mike Teves, Jaycee Teves, Zelia Abdulkader, and Bella Silva-Cacilhas.
by Sylene Argent The Teves family of Harrow loves game shows and trivia, and spending time together. So, when they learned Family Feud Canada was hosting auditions for its
show, Nancy Teves, Mike Teves, Jaycee Teves, Zelia Abdulkader, and Bella Silva-Cacilhas put their heads together to make their best attempt at getting on their beloved game show.
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Team Teves made an attempt to get on the show last year, after deciding on the idea while gathered at Tim Hortons. They made it all the way to the second audition, but didn’t make the
show’s competitors’ list. They were, however, told they could reapply in the future. This time, they are determined to catch the eyes of the show’s producers and host, Canadian comedian, Gerry Dee, Abdulkader explained. “We just don’t want them to forget about us,” she said. “We didn’t create much buzz last time. We want Family Feud to know we are serious,” SilvaCacilhas said, jokingly adding she and her teammates are good at answering Family Feud questions from the comfort of their couches. The hopefully soon-to-be starstudded family members noted they already had their first audition, via Zoom, for their second attempt at getting on the show. To ramp up support, Team Teves has taken to social media to ramp up support, and has been overwhelmed with the backing they have been shown. With its Facebook page just over a week old, the group was excited to get over 700 page likes and has reached over 23,000 people. To gather additional support, the group also created their first video, and support for their endeavour exploded after that point, the quick-witted group
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Bondy reiterates Council’s desire Harrow family wants to be on for better COVID-19 data in video Family Feud Canada... - Council voted to sent a letter to the Health Unit at the July 20 meeting -
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by Sylene Argent Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy posted a video to Facebook on Tuesday to reiterate Council’s desire for better COVID-19 data from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. At the Monday, July 20 meeting, Councillor Bondy put forth a
motion that the Town of Essex request the Windsor Essex County Health Unit provide the breakdown of COVID-19 cases in the municipality and region, based on classification. Council moved the motion, and decided to send a letter to make the request. Letters were also sent to other
municipalities in the region for support. At the meeting, Bondy said Council needs to insist the Health Unit present that data, not just the graphs currently being provided. “We do know that the Health Unit publishes Continued on Page 5
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noted. They were especially excited to see that Family Feud Canada acknowledged their efforts on its own social media account. “That means they noticed us. That has to be a good sign,” Nancy said, surrounded by her teammates on Sunday in Harrow, before they shot their second video, which was scripted with a “Wizard of Oz” theme. Team Teves hopes the second video will earn them a call from the show, noting they will be future competitors. That would be “a good answer!” they cheered. “It has been fun, not at all like work,” Jaycee said of making the videos and manning social media accounts. Mike noted their audition tape was taken in just one shot, “It took more takes to teach grandpa how to turn on the
TV,” he joked, noting he and his family members are hilariously quirky. Silva-Cacilhas said it would be great to represent Harrow, a small town, on the show. Already, local store owners and strangers are recognizing them from their online presence and are asking if they had gotten the call from the show yet. “We are sassy, we are hilarious. We put the feud in Family,” Silva-Cacilhas quipped. Nancy said Team Teves is asking for community support to help this local team get on Family Feud Canada. Liking and sharing their social media pages, or videos, should help them get closer to earning a spot on the show. For more information, or to show support, visit, https://www.facebook.com/ familyfeudteves/ or @familyfeudteves on Instagram.
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Recently, local musicians, John Flood and Russ Bechard, forwarded a $1312 donation to the Essex Area Food Bank to support the community during a time of need. The duo earned the funds during a recent, and virtual, Global Rising Song country music competition, which is held out of Nashville, Tennessee. Flood, who is of Maidstone, noted in the competition, fans could support their favourite songwriters by donating $1 a vote. The songwriters can use the money to help pay bills, or they can give it back to their communities. The local duo was pleased to support a local organization that is putting food on the tables of local families and individuals in need, especially during the COVID-19 crisis, with their proceeds. “We’re so proud to be a small part of this. The large amount of credit goes to all of you who
supported us,” Flood said, adding they were proud to present the check to Essex Area Food Bank Volunteer Board Director, Lonnie Jones, on behalf of everyone who supported them in the competition. The local duo made it to round four of the recent Global Rising Song competition. He noted the local musicians did not win round four as a donation came in during the last 20-minutes of the round that knocked them out of first place, which they held the whole week of the competition round. Flood picked up a guitar at age 33, watched a couple YouTube videos, and taught himself how to play, “And that’s where it started,” he said of this journey. “At 19, I was riding around in my ‘81 Dodge truck on a date with my girlfriend – now wife, Tammy – and had a conversation. I asked her if you had all the money ever needed in life, what would be your life dream?
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She responded, ‘I would own a zoo,’ as she loves animals. We laughed and she asked me the same question. My response was ‘I would have a song on the radio. It doesn’t have to be me singing; just my words, and my thoughts.’” The couple later married and had children (Grace, 16, Claire, 9, and Kolton, 5). Years went by, and that conversation and dream never left him as he would sing to the dashboard of the tractor trailer he drives.
“I brought that conversation up to Tammy, my wife now of 17-years, and she encouraged me to do something about it,” he said. After teaching himself the basics, he started playing a couple songs that were on the radio, and was invited to open up for a band at a 100th birthday party. To his surprise, when he showed up, there were approximately 200 people. “I was scared to death. This was the place where I had first met Russ Continued on Page 10
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It was a breath of fresh air to interview the Teves family last week about their recent attempt at getting on Family Feud Canada. With the circumstances being the way they are in the world, I am always looking for stories that are entertaining and fun, and have nothing to do with COVID or other serious issues, to bring a smile to our readers’ faces, and I think I have come up with some good ideas over the past few months. When I came across the Teves family’s second attempt at getting on Family Feud Canada, I think I got as excited about the opportunity as they were. Their enthusiasm was infectious, and I hope everyone shares and likes their social media pages, so we can all enjoy cheering them on from the comfort of our very own couches. In this column last week, I wrote about creating our own
positivity when we are having a hard time getting inspired, and this is a great example of that. Even with a pandemic still afoot, a local family has found a way to get excited about something, and that positivity is infectious. I hope it encourages others who have their own dreams to do what they can to go after them. This is also a great tale of, “If you fail; try, try again.” The Teves family did not make it to TV the first time they auditioned, but didn’t let that disappointment keep them from trying again. They took notes from the first attempt and made changes for round two. I hope they make it to the show this time. I would be great for the whole community to cheer them on, especially in a time when we have all been surrounded by so much negativity and uncertainty. Though it is important, obviously, to keep
informed with what is going on in our community, and beyond, it is also important to take a minute to recognize, and even enjoy, things that bring a smile to our faces. I can’t say I have ever had a desire to be on game show, but their journey has certainly made me stop and think about what opportunities I could invite into my own life that could create as much excitement for me as the dream to compete on Family Feud Canada has brought to the Teves family. The adage goes, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take,” and I give credit to the Teves family for putting themselves out there as they chase down this dream.
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Cottam Rotary Fall Fair cancelled
Members of rhe Rotary Club of Cottam take pride in being able to bring the community together every September for our Fall Fair and Horse Festival, as we have done for the past 58-years. We are fortunate to have the support of our community of Cottam and beyond, the town of Kingsville, fellow Rotarians and community organizations, dedicated volunteers, unbelievable local businesses and vendors, friends, family, and sponsors, who make this annual event possible. These past months have challenged us all more than we could have ever imagined, brought us a wave of uncertainty, but also shown us just how important our communities are. With these things in mind, we realize that we cannot proceed with planning and hosting the 2020 Fall Fair and Horse Festival. The health and safety of those we value most will always be our priority. This
decision was not made lightly, however, we realize it is the right choice for our club and community. While the fate of future events is uncertain, we look forward to a time we can gather again. We know we will never take for granted the ability to get together, celebrate, and enjoy each other’s company, and we hope to have an even bigger, better festival planned for 2021. We thank you all for your continued support! Jason Clark
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Bondy reiterates Council’s desire for better COVID-19 data in video... Continued from Page 2 now to see if they can pull in an employee, somebody that can give us better data,” Bondy said, adding Health Units from other areas post where the positive cases are in the neighbourhood. “Our Heath Unit is not providing that. As an elected official, it is very hard to make decisions on opening splashpads, opening beaches, looking at parks, doing street closures, if we don’t have the data.” She later told the Essex Free Press, she would like the Health Unit to indicate where in a municipality the cases are, without naming those who are positive, and how the virus was contracted.
numbers and often gives numbers to the media. But, as an elected official, and as members of the public, we really need to see the granular data of the COVID-19 cases in our region,” she said in the video. “Our region is still in Stage 2, we want to move
Right now, she said, there are positives cases in Windsor, and wanted to know if they were a result of travel, community contact, or from agri-farm operations. “Because we are not getting the information that we need.” She also wants that data so trends can be recognized. Bondy said she is a little fed up, and knows area businesses are as well. If that information cannot be obtained by the local Health Unit, she suggested perhaps others, maybe even other Health Units, could help. To Dr. Wajid Ahmed, Medical Officer of
to Stage 3,” she said, noting she shot the video in front of a business in Harrow that cannot open until Stage 3 of the Province’s reopening plan. “So, it is time to see some real results from the Heath Unit. So, I am calling on them right
Health, Bondy said, “As an Essex Councillor, I would really like you to hopefully listen to the request from the Town of Essex and provide the numbers to all of our regions in Essex County for our elected officials, and especially for our members of public who have to make decisions on where to go for restaurants and shopping, and leisure right now. We
fund you and we would like to know.” Bondy’s motion was brought up under the New Business section of the agenda at the July 20 regular meeting, which she said notes the Town of Essex took the matter seriously, “Realizing that our residents need this information…show us the numbers, please.”
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Colchester Beach closed, due to elevated E. Coli levels - Council closed the local beach a month ago, due to COVID-19 concerns -
by Sylene Argent Colchester Beach, while open to the public, was closed for swimming and other in-water recreation activities, for the weekend, due to elevated levels of E. coli.
This would have been the first weekend the beach would have been open for access to the water since its closure, due to COVID-19 concerns, a month ago. With Thursday’s test
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results, the beach was open, but the water was not, Alex Denonville, Manager of Strategic Communications for the Town of Essex, said. The Town is currently waiting on results of its next set of tests. Future water sample test results will be posted at www. essex.ca/ColchesterBeach Earlier this summer, the Windsor Essex County Health Unit noted it would not be conducting water testing, due to lack of resources because of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the special Council meeting hosted on June 29, CAO Chris Nepszy said the Town had reached out to its contractors who maintain its water and sewage facilities, the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), and learned this company can conduct water quality testing. Council moved to have OCWA test the water at Colchester Beach twice per week. This is costing the Town of Essex around $300 a week, which will
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total around $2500-$3000 by the end of the summer. Essex Council voted to close Colchester Beach during a special meeting held virtually on Monday, June 22. A Majority Council vote confirmed the decision until better guidelines, such as until bathrooms were open and proper signage was installed to protect the community from the spread of COVID-19 and address parking issues. As part of the preparation to reopen, Essex Council adopted a bylaw to appoint the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires as a third-party Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officers for the Town of Essex for the purposes of enforcing parking bylaws in municipal lots around Colchester Beach and provide security at the beach, as well. These
decisions were made during a special meeting on July 13. The security personnel will work Fridays to Sundays, in addition to holidays. This will cost around $13,044; of which $8100 would go towards parking enforcement and $4900 for security on the beach. Further, the Parking Bylaw amendments were
adopted to clarify and reflect the prohibited or restricted parking areas in Ward 3. A news release from the Town of Essex on the matter noted while Colchester Beach is now open to the public, all users must maintain physical distancing and limit group sizes according to public health recommendations.
Town of Essex Public Notice Municipal Cemeteries By-law Amendment Submitted to Bereavement Authority of Ontario The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Essex has submitted By-Law 1812 to the Registrar of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. If approved, the by-law will allow for the installation of, and sale of units within, columbaria at all Town of Essex municipal cemeteries. A copy of the by-law is available on the Town of Essex website under the news item at www.essex.ca/news. For more information or to obtain a printed copy, interested parties may also contact the Clerk of the Town of Essex at 519-776-7336 ext 1132 or in person at the Municipal Office, 33 Talbot Street North, Essex. This by-law is subject to the approval of the Registrar, Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. You may contact the Bereavement Authority of Ontario at 647483-2545 or 1-844-493-6356. Dated at Essex, Ontario, July 21, 2020. Robert W. Auger Town Solicitor, Legal and Legislative Services/Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8
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CWATS completes County Road 23 overlay -New overlay on County Road 23 completes the CWATS project that began in 2017by Adam Gault The County of Essex has recently completed a new three-kilometre stretch of paved overlay as part of its ongoing County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) initiative, which seeks to link Windsor-Essex with more than 800 kilometres of interconnected bike lanes and pathways over the course of the next decade-and-a-half. The work done on County Road 23 (Naylor Side Road), included the completion of paved overlay for the road and shoulders, north from County Road 8 to South Middle Road. This completed the initial work that began on that stretch of road in 2017. “We started building the [CWATS] infrastructure back in 2012, and since then, we’ve put in 400 kilometres of the proposed 800-kilometre network,” Katherine Wilson explained, who is the Active Transportation Coordinator at the County of Essex. “We work with the seven municipalities in partnership with the County, and we prioritize different projects, based on factors, such as how they align with other capital works projects and the priorities of the towns.”
While COVID-19 has had little impact on the maintenance and construction schedule for CWATS in 2020, it has increased the number of users of the CWATS system, with many across the region taking up cycling as a new hobby by those looking to remain active during the ongoing pandemic. “It’s health benefits, it’s environmental benefits,” Wilson said of the benefits. “I think a lot of people are looking for ways to be outdoors and active, and [cycling] is an activity that can promote social distancing.” During the 2020 construction season, paved shoulders have also been completed on County Road 50, along Lake Erie. In addition, construction on the third phase of CWATS’s multi-use pathway and paved shoulders on County Road 2 in Lakeshore is scheduled to begin at the end of July. Full details of upcoming CWATS projects and maps can be found at countyofessex.ca
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Foxboro raises nearly $500 for Harrow Kinsmen through Tune Up the Parks requirements. The Town of Essex’s Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee organizes this annual summer concert series. Mike McDonald – son of local singer/songwriter, Tim McDonald – is one of the three bandmates in Foxboro. He gave bandmate, Tyler Reh, credit for coming up with the idea of using the performance to support a local service club that does a lot for families and the community, and make a positive impact Pictured are the members of Foxboro during its Tune Up the Parks performance, which through the use of their premiered virtually last Wednesday evening. music. What the local band was able to raise, far by Sylene Argent premiered on the Town of to date, and the band exceeded expectations, he Harrow’s blues/rock Essex’s Facebook page last promised to match it. said. band, “Foxboro” raised Wednesday evening. This year’s Tune Up McDonald, Reh, and nearly $500 for the Harrow Due to the generosity the Parks music sessions third member of the trio, Kinsmen Club through of the community, the are taking place virtually, Marshall Menogue, are all its special Tune Up the local band raised around due to COVID-19 and Harrow residents. Parks performance, which $235 from its performance its social distancing McDonald said his greatest music influences are Gary Clark Jr. and Dave Matthews. Reh
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in the past, at the Harrow and Colchester venues, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Playing virtually, he added, was also fun, and the video will be something the band members will be able to have as a keep sake for years to come. “It was fun. We had a great time doing it,” McDonald said of recording the video for Tune Up the Parks, noting neighbours, curious as to where the music was coming from, stopped by to enjoy the set. McDonald thanked everyone who viewed the video and/or made a donation to the Harrow Kinsmen Club. Check out the full lineup of scheduled performance at essex.ca/tuneuptheparks
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Fort Malden National Historic Site re-opens
Pictured above: Site worker, Leith, prepares for a busy day at Fort Malden National Historic Site on Sunday in Amherstburg. Pictured left: Site worker, Charlie, poses for a picture at Fort Malden National Historic Site.
by Julianna Bonnett Starting on July 18, it was announced by Parks Canada that Fort Malden National Historic Site would re-open, on weekends only, with
limited visitor services. With things a little bit different around the Fort, the grounds have been open to the community since June and, as of two weeks ago, Fort Malden opened
its site heritage buildings, museums, and is resuming some activities that are planned for summer 2020. Visitors can now access the visitor centre, gift shop, museum, heritage buildings, and public washrooms from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. Weather permitting, visitors can also
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enjoy outdoor musket demonstrations by staff interpreters. “We are so happy to be reopened to the public,” Park Interpreter, Alex Dale, said. “We are only open on weekends, 12 to 4pm, and we require that everyone entering our buildings are making sure they are wearing their mandatory mask and respecting social distancing.” Dale said the oldest building they have on site turned 200-years-old this year. “We were planning
on having a small celebration about our Brick Barrack building turning 200-years-old this year, but due to the restriction, we are not,” Dale said. “Despite the pandemic, we are still offering so much to families right now, including a storytelling base tour, firing muskets, and doing demonstrations, and, of course, people can go into our museum to learn more.” The historical site, which had an original opening date of May 16, showcases the War of 1812
and many other historical events. Visitors can also contact the site directly by calling 519-736-5416 before they travel to find out what is open, what they can expect, and how to prepare for their visit. Visitors are asked to plan ahead by checking the Fort Malden National Historic Site website at www.pc.gc.ca/fortmalden. While Fort Malden will open on weekends only in July, it is expected that the site will expand its hours of operation in August.
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West Nile Virus positive mosquito pools found submitted to EFP On Monday, July 27, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit reported that through routine monitoring for West Nile Virus (WNV), two positive mosquito pools in our community were identified. This is the first confirmed sign of WNV in
Windsor and Essex County (WEC) this year. Certain types of mosquitoes spread WNV, a potentially serious infection to humans. So far in 2020, no human cases of WNV have been identified in WEC. However, these positive mosquito pools are an indicator that the
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virus continues to exist in our community. “Windsor and Essex County residents should continue to protect themselves against mosquitoes. This is a good reminder for everyone to remove any standing water and to take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites,” said Dr. Ahmed, Medical Officer of Health, WindsorEssex County Health Unit. Here are some simple tips to help protect individuals from mosquito bites: • Use insect repellents that contain DEET, Icaridin, or other approved ingredients on clothing as well as exposed skin. Always read and follow label directions. • Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a 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 as 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 2020 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 at www.wechu. org.
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Bechard. I started playing my first song, and he walked up and sat down and accompanied me on his steel guitar. I will never forget that day,” he said. Bechard and Flood developed a great friendship over the past couple years, as they started getting together and playing tunes. Flood was a little tired of playing the same songs on the radio, so he decided to try his hand at writing his own tunes a couple of years ago. “It started with one song, then two with others, to come where now I have about a dozen or so. We would play these songs, just messing around at parties, or camp fires, with an overwhelming response. People would ask, ‘who sings that song? It was great.’ I appreciated the compliment, but took it as biased opinions, because they knew me and didn’t want to hurt my feelings.” Last year, Flood drove down to Nashville, Tennessee to compete in the Nashville Rising Song competition. He did not tell anyone he went, except for family members and close friends. “I did this to prove to myself what everyone was saying could be true. It was a selfish trip on my part, but I didn’t regret that. What a feeling to perform in the place where country music is made.” He ended up earning second place, three votes behind the first-place winner. Flood was planning on going back to Nashville to compete again this year, but COVID-19 hit. The creator of Nashville Rising Song, Keith Mohr – who has held open mic contests for years in Nashville, which discovered greats like Kelsea Ballerini, who is now a member of the Grand Ole Opry – launched an online version of this competition to help songwriters. Through Global Rising Song, “We definitely turned some heads in Nashville as we were personally invited to the finals of the competition,” Flood said, noting Mohr reached out to invite him via a message on Facebook that read, “I would personally like to invite you to join the winners in the finals of Global Rising Song! You deserve to be there!” “Wow, what a message. A couple small town boys from Maidstone, Ontario being presented on not only a Nashville stage, but a global stage. It still gives me chills. The finals are tentatively scheduled for September 1, where 23 songs, and songwriters, will be showcased at globalrisingsong.com.” “Russ and I are so excited and thankful for each and every vote that we received in Global Rising Song from all of you. Thank you, thank you so much for the support. We will be donating our portion from the finals to another food bank in the area as well to help them out in these hard times,” Flood noted. “We can’t thank everyone enough, and we’re so proud to be a part of this community.”
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by Sylene Argent During its regular meeting, which was held virtually on Monday evening, Kingsville Council voted to have its Administration send a letter to the WindsorEssex County Health Unit Board of Directors and Medical Officer of Health Dr. Wajid Ahmed, requesting more detailed information and data regarding the spread of COVID-19. The letter will also be sent to local MPPs. Councillor Kim DeYong made the Notice of Motion at the previous Council meeting, and brought the matter to the table for discussion on Monday evening. Part of the statement of the motion notes to manage municipal services, municipalities require daily data on COVID-19 cases, broken down by all acquisitions, including close contact, agri-farm, long-term care
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home/retirement home, travel, and hot zones. Historical and current outbreaks must also be known. DeYong’s statement also notes the Health Unit uses static reporting on a weekly basis, with a municipal breakdown
using percentages for the region, which provides no granularity to allow the public and municipalities to evaluate health risks, openings, potential hot zones, and effectiveness of measures put in place to help control the spread of the virus.
“[As] the health units are mandated to provide transparency, and there should be no privacy concerns as can be seen using municipality and neighbourhood data in other regions,” she added as part of the motion. At the beginning of
the pandemic, DeYong said, information was provided about how many tests had been administered, but she noted municipalities do not get that information anymore. She added data is received regarding how many ag-workers have tested positive, but wondered if the coding is being done from where the farm is located or where that individual lives. “I would like to know where the community spread is,” she said, adding she also wants to know the ages of those individuals. “Should we be concerned about our splashpads? Should we be concerned where certain ages are coming out together, and how they are acquiring the virus? “It is not enough to know it is somewhere in our county. This idea that “we are all in it together”
is really a nice, feel-good statement, but when one of our areas is left behind, two areas, then we are not all in it together,” she added. DeYong said when Council reps are left to make certain decisions in regards to the virus, municipal data is needed. She wants to know how many active cases there are in the community. Hot spots will affect decisionmaking. “If for some reason our Health Unit doesn’t know how to give us this data, we can ask another health unit just down the road,” she said, adding if that still doesn’t result in municipalities getting the data required, perhaps as a municipality or region, a company needs to be hired to do that.
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FromThe Heart Citizens invited to rate climate change
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Kirk Dame November 3, 1966 - July 30, 2016 It is so hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember. So very missed and very loved. - Mom, Dad, Lisa, Fred, Brad, and children.
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Online you can learn more about these fictional profiles before you complete the online Climate Impacts Vulnerability Exercise. Visit essex.ca to have your say about your experiences with the impact of climate change.
submitted to EFP The Town of Essex Climate Adaptation Team (ECAT) is seeking feedback from citizens on how the impacts of climate change may affect individuals in the community. The Climate Impacts Vulnerability Exercise presents six different fictional characters designed to represent some common attributes of Town of Essex citizens. Respondents will read the biographies of each character, including their employment, family life, hobbies, and life goals, then complete an exercise to identify how their chosen character would be impacted by climate change. “We often think and talk about climate change in the context of how it will affect institutions, like local governments or businesses, for example” said Niharika Bandaru, Climate Change Analyst. “This exercise is really designed to focus in on the individual level. Not only will this provide more information to the Team on how Town of Essex citizens perceive climate change, but it’s also an opportunity to respondents to learn about how individuals may be impacted by climate change differently.”
Citizens can complete the exercise by visiting www. essex.ca/ClimateImpactsExercise. Character information and biographies are available online at www.essex.ca/ ECAT. In March of 2019, the Town of Essex received a grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to fund the Climate Change Analyst position. In November of that year, Council passed a motion in support of the development of a Climate Change Adaptation Plan, including the creation of the Essex Climate Adaptation Team. The team, made up of citizens and stakeholders, has been meeting throughout the year to complete the plan. For an update on the work conducted by the Essex Climate Adaptation Team and the Climate Change Analyst, please read the July 20 Report to Council. To learn more about the Essex Climate Adaptation Team, please visit www.essex.ca/ECAT To receive updates about the Town’s Climate Change Adaptation Plan, subscribe online at www.essex.ca/news
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ROCHELEAU, Ken - It is with extreme sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Ken on July 24th, 2020 at the young age of 71. Dear husband of 53 years to Rita (nee Meloche). Son of Dolores and the late Lawrence Rocheleau. Sonin-law of the late Peter and Esther Meloche. Loving and devoted father of Ken Jr. (Jen), Shelley Lauzon (Derek) and John (Zoe). Treasured grandpa of Josh (Alyssa), Jeremy (Ashley), Brooke (Chris), Katelyn (Raymond), Michaela (Brett), Raymond (Megan), Benjamin, Isabelle, Dayton and Emmitt. Great grandpa of Logan, Lacey, Dallas, Dylyn, Peyton, Miley and Jamieson. Brother of Judy Filiault (Len), Larry (Shirley), Ted (Joanne); the late Jeanette Hogan (John) and the late Don (Joan). He will be sadly missed by Bernadette Dore and Laurie Renaud. Brother-in-law of Dorothy Trudell (Don), Patrick Meloche (Debbie), Evelyn North, Michael Meloche (Rita); the late Patricia Fischer (late Heinz), the late Pauline Meloche, the late Lynn Hayes (Leroy). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ken retired from Chrysler after 33 years of dedicated service. He was an incredibly talented man, he loved wood working and was always there for us no matter what. A private family service will take place at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North Essex. Donations may be made to Sick Kids in Toronto or to the Ronald McDonald House in Windsor. You may send your condolences online at www. kennedyfh.com.
What’s Going On... AUG. 11 - ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Essex Masonic Lodge - 30 Laird Ave., Essex.1-7pm - Make an appointment at: www.blood.ca. AUG. 19 - AMHERSTBURG BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - AMA Sportsmen Association 436 Lowes Side Rd, Amherstburgx.1-7pm - Make an appointment at: www.blood.ca. 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 Facebook for updates.
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The Salvation Army Food Bank is operated by appointment only. Please call Vicki at 519-776-4628 to make arrangements. All other programs and Sunday services are still on hold due to the pandemic. Please continue to pray for all those affected by COVID-19.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
Churches are a place where people gather. During this time, we are following what the government is asking all of us to do, and cancel church services and activities for the next few weeks. This includes our monthly Free Movie Night Event, and GEMS & Cadets nights. We encourage all to keep in contact with each other through telephone calls or texting. If you would like to live stream a worship service see www.chathamgrace.com The service will begin at 10:00 am. During these uncertain times let us keep calm and focus our eyes looking to our Risen Lord! Visit Essex CRC online to listen to a past sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca
St. Paul’s Anglican Church At the instruction of the Bishop of Huron, all public services and gatherings at the church have been suspended until
We welcome Fr. Seejo as our parish administrator. Our Church is now open at regular Mass times and at 30% capacity. It is a first come, first serve, basis. Enter only at the back entrance of the Church. Ushers will guide you in the church. There are reserved spots for handicapped. Daily Masses are at 8:30 a.m. from Tuesday to Friday followed by Adoration until 10a.m. Please enter from the Fairview Ave. doors only. Face masks are strongly recommended. Please see full details on the guidelines to attend from our website at www.hnj.dol.ca. If you have moved or gotten rid of your landline or if you have an e-mail please let the parish office know in order to keep an up to date parishioner list. Please stay healthy and stay safe!
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who needs assistance at this time in the gym, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hours open 8:30 - 11:45am. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman
Weather permitting, we will gather at the home of Ruth Newman athis Sunday, August 2nd at 10am for worship in her backyard, under the trees. We welcome anyone who desires to come. Please bring a lawn chair and respect social distancing and a mask for close contact. Linda Hollingsworth will bring the message. It is so refreshing to worship in God’s great outdoors. We have much to be thankful for. Please pray for our leaders, the healthcare workers, the many who are ill, those in Hospice, and nursing homes.
Bethel-Maidstone United
The church and building are currently closed for services, meetings, and rentals until further notice. We encourage you to listen to Rev. Paul’s weekly podcast. It can be found at: www.radiopublic.com/white-collar-a-different-type-85AnBN We anticipate having news in the coming weeks of how we plan to resume services. Stay tuned! Messages and emails are checked on Thursdays. Our contact info is : bmuc@xplornet.ca or (519) 723-2284. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com.
Our Family of Parishes will begin on September 1st. The St. Mary’s Golf Tournament has been cancelled this year. Thank you to all of our front line workers who are keeping us safe. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice. Please stay healthy and safe!
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We hope all our church family is well. Let’s keep each other in our prayers, while we are apart. Rev. Chris is doing a great job as she continues to give us our Sunday service and keeps us in tune with lovely music. Stop by the outdoor library and pick up a book to enjoy. Keep in touch with each other and stay healthy and safe until we can be together again. A message from “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam.
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Please visit our website for updated messages on when services will begin. Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! www.harrowunited.org.
Essex United Church Essex United is looking toward a September re-opening. There are many guidelines and protocols to put in place and we want to do it right, and what is best for our congregation. The Essex Area Food Bank is available to anyone
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Regular Church Service as been cancelled. If you miss a mass service, please go to our website: Woodsleepatoralcharge.ca. Click on ‘Sermon’ and hear Rev. Carl’s spiritual message. Please stay safe and know that God loves you.
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95% of Ontario Long-Term Care Staff Report Staffing Shortages, Leaving Basic Care Needs Unmet: Health Coalition Releases Staffing Survey Calling for Ford Government to Take Action
submitted by Ontario Health Coalition Staff describe it as “heartbreaking,” “wrong,” and “a far cry from what they deserve.” The Ontario Health Coalition released the results of a survey today of more than 150 long-term care staff about staffing and care levels in Ontario’s long-term care homes. The survey asked whether staffing is worse, better, or the same since prior to COVID-19. The Coalition held roundtables and released a report last December in partnership with Unifor on the PSW staffing crisis in long-term care. Today’s survey covers all staff and looks at what has happened since. Conducted over the week from July 10 to July 17 in every region of Ontario, the survey found that 95 percent of the staff report that their long-term care homes are short staffed and 53% of those report that they are short every day. Sixty-three percent of the staff report that staffing levels are worse than before COVID-19 hit and 28 percent said that staffing levels are the same. It is undisputed that there was a critical shortage already, prior to COVID-19. Staff have been denied vacation, stat holidays and weekends under emergency orders since the beginning of the pandemic. Staff have left due to fear, injuries, lack of childcare, and the requirement to choose one home in which to work. Some homes have dozens of
staff lines unfilled. Many work short every day, every shift. Most describe worse staffing levels on weekends and evenings and unsafe levels of staffing are routine. Some homes have recently cut back staff hours and are limiting overtime, despite severe shortages. When asked what care they could not provide, staff delineated a list that is deeply disturbing. More than 100 staff surveyed report the following: baths and showers are missed regularly, leaving residents without proper washing because there are too few staff to use lifts safely and because of rushing; emotional support was described as “non-existent” and most staff reported there was little to no time to do it, despite residents’ loneliness and depression; there is no time to complete Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as brushing teeth, shaving, nail care; care is described as rushed all the time. More than 50 staff surveyed report that there is not enough time to feed and hydrate residents properly, to reposition them so as to avoid bedsores, to toilet them when they need it. Staff report that there are more frequent falls as a result of lack of time and supervision. A number of staff report that there are few to no activities, no entertainment, no rehabilitation, inadequate laundry leaving shortages of linens and supplies, not enough staff to do medication carts on time, and an overall
unacceptable quality of care. Staff descriptions of shortages and care that cannot be done are shocking, and a sample of their responses is included in the report. The Health Coalition is warning Ontario’s longterm care homes are not ready for a second wave of COVID-19. Quebec’s and British Columbia’s governments have intervened, improving wages, providing full-time work, paying for staff training, engaging in recruitment to get staffing levels up to safety. These have not happened in Ontario, despite repeated calls for the same measures and a deep consensus among advocates that the government must set a minimum care standard of an average minimum of 4-hours of care per resident per day. The Coalition issued an open letter to Doug Ford signed onto by more than 200 organizations representing two million Ontarians calling for immediate action, yet nothing has been done to address the staffing emergency.
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Family-friendly outdoor activities
One-car car show at Sunnybrook
Don Reid ready for a ride in a ’40 Ford!
The COVID-19 virus is having an enormous impact on what we can do indoors and outdoors with other people. As a reminder of the carefree life we lived before this virus came along, we now look back at a one-car car show that made one senior citizen very happy. Al Davis is an active member of the Southern Ontario Chapter of the Early Ford V8 Club. A while back, he drove his beautifully restored 1940 Ford Deluxe coupe to Sunnybrook Veterans Residence on Bayview Avenue in Toronto to treat Don Reid, a patient there, to a ride in his ’40. Don had owned a 1940 Ford coupe many years ago and asked if anyone could take him for a ride in one. Club member Paul Denter heard of this request at a car meeting at Toronto City Hall and contacted the club newsletter editor Lloyd Harris to see who could help. Paul was put in touch with Al Davis and the story went from there. Lloyd said “it is great that our members take the time and make the effort for this to happen. A big Well Done goes out to Al for offering to help and to Paul Denter for initiating the request.” The happy day arrived and Al took Don for a spin in his ’40 Ford coupe. Members of Don’s family were there to join in the fun. We can only imagine all the pleasant memories that went through Don’s mind as Al stepped on the gas and shifted up and down through the gears as he and Al drove around. When Don Reid owned his ’40 Ford coupe, it was a car right up to date with the latest automotive developments. It was the second year in which Ford replaced the old mechanical brakes with hydraulic ones and it was the first year that Ford cars had the gear shift on the steering column. And even though Don’s ’40 never had air conditioning, we can see the open vent on the cowl of Al’s ’40, reminding us of the cool breeze flowing through the car when Don and Al went for their ride. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca.
Children who spend a lot of time outdoors benefit from exposure to nature in myriad ways, some of which may surprise even the most devoted outdoorsmen. According to a 2006 study published in the journal Human Dimensions of Wildlife, fifth graders who attended school at a local prairie wetlands where lessons in science, math and writing were integrated in an experimental way had significantly stronger reading and writing skills than their peers who attended more traditional schools. Another study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that holding a class outdoors one day a week significantly improved the daily cortisol patterns of students, reducing their risk of stress and improving their ability to adapt to stress. Parents who want their children to reap the rewards of being exposed to the great outdoors can encourage educators to incorporate nature into school curriculums and also embrace these family-friendly outdoor activities. • Nature treasure hunt: A treasure hunt in nature can keep kids engaged on family hiking excursions and provide an excellent opportunity for parents to teach children about the assortment of plants, birds and wildlife that live in the parks and along the trails near their home. • Outdoor art class: Families don’t even need to leave their properties to spend quality time together outside. Pick a pleasant afternoon and set up an outdoor painting station, encouraging everyone to paint what they see. Fall is a great time to host an outdoor art sessions thanks to the assortment of vibrant colors that have become synonymous with autumn landscapes. • Bonfire: Outdoor activities need not be limited to daylight hours. A post-dinner backyard bonfire can entice everyone outside, where families can tell scary stories as they make s’mores. • Stargaze: Stargazing is another way families can spend time outdoors and learn a few things at the same time. Some blankets, a thermos of hot cocoa and a chart of constellations can provide the perfect complement to a sky full of bright stars. If visibility is compromised in the backyard, find a local spot where everyone can get a clear view of the night sky. • Fruit picking: Apple picking is a popular autumn activity, but families need not wait for the autumn harvest to enjoy a day picking fruit or vegetables at a nearby farm. Visit a local farm during its harvest season, teaching children about how the foods they love are grown and eventually make it to the family dinner table. Families looking to spend more time together in the great outdoors can look to a metrocreativeconnection.com number of activities people of all ages can enjoy.
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Essex recognizes National Drowning Prevention Week
by Adam Gault National Drowning Prevention week was recognized across Canada last week (July 19 – 25), emphasizing water safety and safe boating practices across the country. The Lifesaving Society is a nationwide charitable organization that seeks to prevent drownings and water-related incidents and injuries through a combination of educational services and training programs in partnership with more than 4,000 pools, schools,
per household ratio in Essex County is higher than anywhere else in the country,” Cakebread said, highlighting the importance of water safety training in this region. “In Essex County, water is there as an element of recreation, but it’s also an element of danger.” Essex’s municipal Learn to Swim programs for young children focus
File photo and clubs across Canada. While this year’s ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of many municipal programs, swimming lessons and other water safety courses are still being offered by the Town, emphasizing the importance of water safety education, especially during the summer months. “That was one of the pushes coming from the Lifesaving Society, was the emphasis that even in terms of COVID, there
is still a necessity for learn-to-swim programs,” Cynthia Cakebread said, who is Essex’s Manager of Recreation and Culture. “At the end of the day, this is an essential skill.” According to the Lifesaving Society, more than 160 Ontarians die in preventable water-related incidents each year, with the lack of a lifejacket or PFD being a contributing factor in 88 percent of boating deaths. “Essex County has three sides of water. The number of pools
on how to safely enter water, how to tread water, and swim to shore. The Town is still offering its Learn to Swim programs, which begin for students as young as three-years-old, all the way through adult training. While class sizes are being kept smaller this year, and casual dropin programs are not
available, lessons are still available for registration by calling (519) 7767336 ext. 1350, or online at essex.ca/en/play/ aquatics To learn more about National Drowning Prevention Week and to find resources on water safety, visit the Lifesaving Society website at, www. lifesavingsociety.com
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2020 GATL Doubles Tennis Tournament
Sung Hyun of Lasalle and Sal Portugal of Kingsville (left) defeated Dave Jelich and Peter Dumo of Tecumseh for the Men’s Championship.
Angela Knapp and Diane Miskus of Lasalle claimed the 2020 Women’s Championship.
submitted to EFP This past weekend saw the conclusion of the 2nd Annual Greater Amherstburg Tennis League (GATL) Doubles Tennis Tournament at CoAn Park.
The tournament began with 24 teams playing in six pools of four teams. Preliminary matches took place over a two week period at area courts before the playoffs were contested. In the end,
Margaret Bondy (left) of McGregor and Erin Seagris (right) of Amherstburg were the Women’s Finalists this year.
the #1 seed in both the Women’s and Men’s Division prevailed, but not without a battle. The spectators in attendance for the finals were able to witness some high-level, thrilling matches. Congratulations to those teams that made it to Sunday’s finals. The Greater Amherstburg Tennis League continues to
increase in size with over 100 players from many of the communities in Essex County. Divisions include Men’s, Women’s, Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Plans for expansion in 2021 include a Women’s Doubles Division and a potential Junior Division. If interested, feel free to call 226-506-9938 for more information.
Greg Sopel of Windsor and Steve Radovich of Lasalle (right) defeated Branko and Kyle Phillips of Lasalle (left) in the Men’s Consolation Final.