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EDHS student earns $41,000 scholarship, will be co-valedictorian for class of 2020 - Co-valedictorians Emily Stanley and Josh O’Neil have been close friends since kindergarten -
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by Sylene Argent When Emily Stanley and Josh O’Neil were still playing in the sandbox during their playful days of kindergarten, they would never have predicted their friendship would continue to grow into high school and that they would both be selected to be co-valedictorians for the Essex District High School Class of 2020. When the duo got a phone call from the local high school last week, they were told they were both going to be valedictorians. Staff members of EDHS, she said, noted they felt with the current climate due to COVID-19, a change up, in having two valedictorians, would be nice. They were thrilled to hear of this decision. “We’ve been friends since like JK. We’ve been really close,” O’Neil said of his friendship with Stanley. “It was awesome when we heard the news.” The duo noted they will record their speech, which will be put into a video for the graduating class. The actual graduation ceremony, they added, will be postponed until COVID-19 is cleared up. O’Neil said he had his heart set on the role since the beginning of the schoolyear, and had friends tell him he should pursue that goal. “And, I was just that friend who was hyping him up to be valedictorian,” Stanley said. Before they got the call, O’Neil remembers telling Stanley, “What if they asked us to be co-valedictorians. That would be so cool. We’d kill it.” Stanley said she and O’Neil have already been hard at work at preparing the speech and bouncing ideas off of each other. They hope the speech will bring to light to what is going on right now. “We kind of decided to go with a sense of community. We realized over the past four-years how important that is.”
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the valedictorian all year. I’ve been working on my speech and when we find out about all the COVID stuff going on and that there probably wasn’t going to be a grad, it was a heartbreaking moment because I had my heart set on this for a while. In addition, Stanley leaned she earned the $41,000 Robert Little and Debra Deane Little Scholarship through the Greater Essex District County School Board, which is presented to students who demonstrate a combination of academic ability, financial need, and balanced personal development. On Thursday, Stanley was a little confused to see EDHS staff members show up at her house, wearing masks and gloves, holding signs of congratulations. But, she was delighted to learn the visit was to announce she earned the scholarship.
Photo submitted: EDHS staff members Vice Principal Mr. Ricci, Head Guidance Counsellor Mrs. Ouellette, Head of the Science Department Mr. Arner, Principal Mr. Querbach, and Guidance Counsellor Mrs. Machinery, surprised EDHS student Emily Stanley last Thursday with the news she earned the Robert Little and Debra Deane Little Scholarship.
“We are really trying to put on a good speech for everyone,” O’Neil added. For a while, with administrators unsure on what to do with graduations with the pandemic social distancing restrictions,
Stanley and O’Neil were not even sure if they were going to get to celebrate wrapping up their secondary school careers with their peers. “Grad is the time to take pride in your past four years. It is supposed to be the most rewarding
time of high school. To kind of have that stripped, not intentionally, we wanted our closure,” Stanley said in wanting grad to take form in some way. “For me,” O’Neil added, “I’ve been looking forward to being
“I had no idea it was going to be me,” she said, noting she was grateful for the opportunity. “It is kind of weird to talk about,” Stanley said of earning the scholarship as she is the type that tries to put others first. “This is kind of a huge change up to really celebrate who I am.” Stanley and O’Neil have been heavily into athletics during their time at EDHS, so it is no surprise these longtime friends will both be studying human kinetics at the University of Windsor this fall. As an athlete, Stanley would like to help other athletes heal from injuries. Stanley and O’Neil are excited to share a
similar schedule and car pool into the city to study. “We are two peas in a pod,” Stanley said. Stanley wanted to shine a light on the staff at EDHS for the support shown. “They are always there for us. It truly did show, when they came to my house on Thursday, that their hearts are always in the right place.” She added that COVID did highlight how big the EDHS family is.
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- Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Continued from last week’s edition by Sylene Argent April Building Report Council received the Building Report, which noted the total construction value for April 2020 was $5,231,650. This includes all new and expanding commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential developments that required a building permit. This figure is down 7.8 percent from April 2019. The Report to Council also noted the average real estate sale price in April of 2020 was $380,383 in Wards 1 and 2, which was up from the average of $272,588 in 2019. In Wards 3 and 4, the average real estate prince in April was $321,743, which was lower than the $381,148 average in April 2019. The total homes sold for the month of April was 18, of which 12 were from Wards 1 and 2 and six were from Wards 3 and 4. This is down from April
2019, which was 32. Council received the information. Council approved installation of four condensing boilers Essex Council received Parks and Facilities’ report “Results of Request for Tender – Remove, Supply, and Install Four Condensing Boilers,” and further awarded the tender to Lekter Industrial Services Inc., in the amount of $68,992.27. In addition, Council also approve the addition of a third domestic hot water boiler at the Essex Centre Sports Complex for $15, 820.00. This will be funded by reallocating $10,000.00 from a new mural project, and $5,820.00 will be funded through a forecasted under-expenditure in the Essex Centre Sports Complex’s 2020 operating budget. The Report to Council
notes the replacement of four condensing boilers at Essex Centre Sports Complex was approved in the 2020 Capital Budget. Originally, work was to replace two of the domestic hot water boilers and two of the ice resurfacing boilers. During the last ice-sport season, there was an increase in complaints about the water temperature in the showers and washrooms. An engineering consultant recommended adding an additional boiler. Based on the pricing provided in the submissions, it was recommended the lowest tender of the three submitted, from Lekter Industrial Services Inc., be accepted. Councillor Joe Garon said he felt for the user groups who have not been able to take a hot shower for a few years. He wondered if the addition
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CAO Chris Nepszy said it varies year-to-year. Sometimes the company is local, sometime it is from out of Town. He said he will find out who the Town is looking at the create these decals. Councillor Morley Bowman wondered if there would be a delay in getting the equipment because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kevin Girard, Director of Infrastructure, said there should not be an issue in receiving the truck. There will be a delay in having the truck manufactured, in addition to some of the extra equipment. He said the Town would likely not see the truck until early next year.
Health Unit suggests Essex have a strong cannabis retail policy statement -AGCO notifies an application was made for a cannabis retail shop in HarrowThe Windsor-Essex County Health Unit sent correspondence to the Town of Essex to note it should have a strong cannabis retail policy statement. The letter came in relation to the AGCO notifying Council that it had received an application for a cannabis retail shop for 6 King Street East, Harrow. In the letter from the Heath Unit to Essex CAO Chris Nepszy, it noted at
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Though I do appreciate Councillor Sherry Bondy bringing the issue forward, as she heard from her constituents, about finding ways to mitigate geese down at the Colchester Harbour in a humane way, I, personally, would prefer the wildlife to stay. The Colchester Harbour is an absolute gem, I love getting down there when there are things to cover as it gives me an excuse to take the about 40-minute drive out from my
house. It’s gorgeous and well kept. And yes, I am a bleeding heart when it comes to wildlife and animals, but I love hearing and seeing the birds when I get out to natural areas. Otherwise, they aren’t really nature-like and is just a place for people to gather. Instead of trying to chase these feathered friends from their habitat, I would love to see a program that uses perhaps university or college students studying ecosystems and
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wildlife, under the direction of a professor, design a space that would attract the geese to a certain spot at the Harbour. This space could be filled with all the things that make them comfortable and perhaps confine their droppings to a certain area, which never bothered me any. We have all heard that wildlife is losing its habitat, and though the Canadian Geese numbers may be strong, I would hate to further limit their areas where they can eat, prosper, be safe, and raise young to ensure their prosperity. My other concern is that geese mitigation efforts will scare off other wildlife in the area we are trying to attract because they have low numbers, such as the Purple Martin and other at-risk bird species, or perhaps reptiles, that inhabit the area. I am sure we could find a way to let them thrive at the Harbour, while still protecting the beach and facilities.
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Letter to the Editor by NDP MPs Lindsay Mathyssen (London— Fanshawe) and Matthew Green (Hamilton Centre) issued the following statement: “As we watch the reaction to the injustice and the murder of George Floyd by police south of the border, Canadians still haven’t come to terms with the death of Regis KorchinskiPaquet, the killing of D’Andre Campbell, an unarmed black man, by police, and other injustices right here in Canada. Today, Indigenous and racialized people in Canada
We must put a stop to racism wherever it is: NDP
are facing a frightening evolution of hate. In communities across the country, discrimination remains a reality. Anti-Black racism, racism against Indigenous Peoples, Anti-Asian racism, Islamophobia, and other forms of hate are not only allowed to exist, but flourish. This is because of decades of policies that have systematically discriminated against minorities. Racism has taken many lives. We must remember George Floyd, Regis Korchinski-Paquet, Stewart
Kevin Andrews, D’Andre Campbell, and many, many others. We need to take a serious look at all our institutions and the systems we have in place to prevent further segregation of all marginalized people - we need to do the difficult work to ensure this hatred is not allowed to continue. The social determinants of health - the safe and trusted access to and support of health care services, safe communities, education, nutrition, housing, livable income and other crucial services - can
only be tackled by investing in social programs and community organizations. We must recognize the inherent dignity of all people, end colonialism, confront racism, and put an end to it for good. We must do all of this and more because Black lives matter, Indigenous lives matter, and justice matters. These things won’t become true through kind words and good intentions. We must demand action and act ourselves.”
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Continued Essex Council notes from May 19... this time, a cannabis retail store cannot be located within 150 metres from a school, however, there are no other restrictions imposed from other sensitive uses, like daycares, playgrounds, mental health, and addictions facilities. It suggested having a strong Policy Statement and providing feedback to the AGCO as a way Essex could reduce any risk to public health and safety. In order to minimize the potential for vulnerable populations to access cannabis and reduce public exposure to environmental cannabis smoke, the WECHU recommends cannabisrelated businesses be no less than 500 metres from any school, library, park, recreational centre, and any other youthserving facility, and from addiction and mental health facilities, hospitals, and places of worship, and any alcohol, tobacco, or other cannabis-related business, it notes in the letter. The letter also includes a long list of “sensitive land use or areas of concern” regarding the
proposed location in Harrow being within 500 meters of places like playgrounds, a library, retail outlets selling e-cigarettes and tobacco, and other outlets selling alcohol. Council received the letter from the WECHU. Councillor Steve Bjorkman said the only problem he sees with the application is that there is a youth centre three-doors away from the proposed shop. He believes that is a concern. He said he struggled with it, though, as it is a stand-alone location, which he said is ideal. He wondered if a new home could be found for the youth centre, perhaps the Lions Hall in Harrow. The Town supports ACCESS, which operates the youth centre, and wondered if there was a way everyone would work together to find a solution. Councillor Morley Bowman said he doesn’t think it is up to Council to support or not support the application, but to send the notice about the surrounding amenities and let the AGCO decide as they should be made aware. He made that a motion. Councillor Sherry Bondy said the cannabis store would have its own parking lot. She said this will provide a legal source of marijuana in Harrow and create traffic flow to the centre, which she said is needed. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said with cannabis being legal in Canada, it is about educating youth and not hiding cannabis. Bowman then changed his motion to
have Council received the correspondence from the AGCO and support the application, noting there was a youth centre nearby, and that Essex will look into having the youth centre relocated. Bondy said she would not support this motion. She said is up to the youth centre to provide its own feedback to the Province. The Town can work to accommodate the Youth Centre with a different facility, but she does not want that dependent on Council supporting the potential location for the cannabis retail store. Councillor Joe Garon agreed with Bondy. He said he is all for approving the location. Bowman withdrew his second motion. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen then moved that Council receive and support the location. The motion carried, with only Bowman opposed. NoM: “shoreline protection of public property” At the May 4 regular Meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy put a Notice of Motion forward that Council bring forward the item listed as “shoreline protection of public property” from the Mayor’s list of roundtable meeting items.
This would be to discuss and give direction to Administration as it relates to potential liability, budget considerations, shoreline protection of public property policy, timelines, and fallen trees policy during a time of historic high-water levels. This item was brought to the table for discussion at last Tuesday’s meeting. She said this item has caught her eye and wanted to see if Council had an appetite to look at the file. Chris Nepszy, CAO, said he has discussed the issue with various Councillors. If Council wants to have a plan on Shoreline protection, it would have come in the 2021 budget. If it something Council wanted to pursue, it could be brought forward as a budgetary item and an engineer can be brought in to look at all Town property. Council could then determine potential budget forecasting from there with potential costs associated. There were 18 properties as of fouryears ago. That number could reach up to the mid20s now, Nepszy said. Councillor Sherry Bondy does not want to wait a year or more to get started. Councillor Steve Bjorkman said when there
is an easterly wind, the people having problems on their shorelines are really having problems. He said Council should come up with a policy at how it can best assist property owners that abut Town property. He said there are a few properties right now the Town should be looking at to see if Town property is infringing on their property. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said he supports discussion and investigation into this.
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He agreed with Bjorkman that the Town should be good property owners. He would like a tour, or at least a photographic tour, to assess the situation. Nepszy said the Town has provided responses with anyone with adjacent properties that has reached out to the Town. He added administration can come back with a report on the inventory with photographs, as a step one. Then Council can continue discussions.
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How COVID-19 has affected one health care nurse in Windsor by Julianna Bonnett As COVID-19 continues to spread globally, nurses and doctors continue to work the frontline day-in-and-day-out to serve their community’s needs. Since early March, nurses all around WindsorEssex have been working overtime due to the virus. With the long, gruelling hours worked and lack of the proper equipment to protect themselves from the virus in some cases, many nurses have felt strained with some saying the pandemic has negatively affected their mental health. Cheryl Cascio, a Nurse Practitioner from Windsor, who works at a hospital in Livonia, Michigan, said when she finished her Nurse Practitioner degree three-years ago, she never expected to see a turn in Photos provided by Cheryl Cascio: Nurse the healthcare system like she did the last Practitioner Cheryl Cascio is pictured covered in few months. proper equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic in “Working in Michigan and living Livonia, Michigan on March 13. in Windsor made it so difficult for me,”
Cascio said. “For one, at the time when things started to get in Livonia, it was not as bad in Windsor, so my head was so fearful, thinking, I could potentially be bringing this virus into my hometown.” Cascio explained as the increase in cases in Livonia started getting higher, the demand for her to work longer hours started up, the increase in her fear started up, and the fear for her family began. “The hardest part of the whole situation was there were people dying in front of my eyes and all they wanted in that moment was to see a family member, but we weren’t allowed to let any family into the hospital,” Cascio explained. “It was hard seeing them struggling and not having anyone to be there for them.”
Throughout the past few months, Cascio would get home from work late at night, go into her garage to change out of her work clothes, run inside and take a shower immediately, and kept her distance from her husband and kids. “I was so paranoid that I could have it or I could spread it to someone I care about, that I didn’t sleep in the same bed as my husband for over three months.” As of May 31, Windsor has 968 cases of COVID-19, with 638 pending tests. Last week, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit launched a random testing station at the SilverCity parking lot to test people for COVID-19, even if they are not showing any symptoms of the virus.
Natyshak concerned with CAF report on long-term care, wants Judicial Inquiry by Sylene Argent Last week, the Canadian Armed Forces – after being sent to
assist at five long term care homes that were amongst the hardest hit in Ontario with COVID-19
outbreaks – released a report that highlighted “serious concerns” around infection prevention, safety, staffing and level of care, according to new released issued from the Office of Premier Doug Ford on May 26. That news release noted the report also indicates that these five homes are beginning to stabilize with the support of the Armed Forces. “The health and safety of the residents and staff in our long-term care homes is our number one priority. It is clear the long-term care system in Ontario must be fixed,” Premier Ford stated in the news release. “The report from the Canadian Armed Forces on these five long-term care homes is extremely troubling. Our government will take immediate action to investigate the concerns raised by the Canadian Armed Forces to ensure the safety of our residents
in these five long-term care homes and in homes across the province.” Regarding the report from the Canadian Armed Forces, Essex MPP Taras Natyshak said, “It is unfortunate and a bit despicable it took the Army to go in and blow
the whistle on what we all knew was happening in our long-term care sector for decades now.” When it comes to the crisis in long-term care centres, Natyshak said the NDP “has been sounding the alarm for decades; and begging, pleading
for governments to address the issue with the resources required. That means more PSWs on the ground, more support workers in those facilities, better management, and the end of the for-profit system in Ontario.”
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- Monday, June 1, 2020 by Sylene Argent Property tax/water/waste water penalty and interest period extended During the regular Council meeting on Monday evening, which was hosted online, Essex Council voted in favour of extending the property tax and water and waste water penalty and interest period until the end of July. This motion was made via a recommendation from Jeff Morrison, Director of Corporate Services/ Treasurer, who noted the county treasurers group came to the conclusion this would be a good decision based on the slow climb of the COVID-19 pandemic. The county treasurers group will meet again in a few weeks to assess the issue. Extending the period for these municipal services is costing the Town around $30,000 per month for the waivers. It will cost nearly $90,000 by the end of the extension period. Previously, Council had waived interest and penalties on water/waste water and property tax until June 30. CAO’s COVID-19 update Essex CAO Chris Nepszy updated Council in regards to the Coronavirus and town business. He asked everyone to continue to be patient with staff as the Town Hall and Gesto facility were officially reopened on Monday, with new regulations. New improvements have already been implemented. New requirements include residents having to were a mask not supplied by the Town. Plexiglass is up and there are guidelines on material and cash handling. “All in all, it has been a success,” he said. “We had a handful of people in [the building] today.” Councillors had no objections to social distancing at beaches/bootcamps CAO Chris Nepszy said he has been pushing for direction from the Windsor Essex County Health Unit on the use of beaches and bootcamps and physical fitness camps in passive parts. He said he is still waiting on some direction from the Health Unit on this item. He said the Health Unit is under the impression beaches are not closed. Nepszy said his understanding was that the beaches fell under the outdoor parks order of being closed. Other municipalities are treating beaches like passive parks. So, if groups are less than five, if they are not playing sports, and socially distancing, they are okay. He recommended to Council to follow that direction. “If people are doing what they need to do and are being self-accountable, and not being stupid and not being [in] large groups – and whether they are on the sand or walk ten feet away and are on the grass in the park, which they are able to be – I say then I’m okay to let them be in the beach that way.” He recommended Council consider the beach a passive park, so long as restrictions are followed. He said he did not need a motion from Council, he was just looking to see if anyone had major objections to this plan. At the previous Council meeting, local business owner and resident, Dave Cassidy, asked Council if he thought it would be okay if he and his wife’s fitness studio could host bootcamps outdoors with a limited number of people practicing social distancing. Nepszy said he has since has had conversations with the health unit, and thinks these types of bootcamps should be okay so long as the same direction as the beaches are followed.
Councillor Joe Garon said these are all positive things. He said the tunnel at the end of the COVID-10 tunnel seems to be getting brighter and brighter. Councillor Morley Bowman said this seemed to be a common sense approach. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said it is high time people are allowed to use beaches and common sense. Changes to Planning Act Timelines during COVID-19 Council received the Planning Department’s report “Changes to Planning Act Timelines during COVID-19 Emergency,” and further directed Administration to bring forward Planning Act applications during the period of the COVID-19 emergency for Council consideration. The Report notes, in response to the virus, the provincial government enacted the Coronavirus Support and Protection Act, 2020 on April 14. The legislation amended the Planning Act to allow the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to make regulations governing various timelines within the Planning Act during the period of any emergency declaration. Lori Chadwick, Director of Development Services, said this allows municipalities to hit the pause button on planning decision timelines without putting planners at risk for non-decision appeals. It also allows municipalities to proceed with processing of planning applications, by hosting virtual meetings and engaging the public through different methods. Since there are applications that do not require special public meetings, the Town’s planners are proceeding with those. Those with required special meetings, the Town is not processing those applications currently. With Council supporting processing theses applications it will prevent a backlog and ensure business in the community continues. In place of open houses, the planning department plans to mail notices of virtual meetings with instruction on how to participate and allowing submission of public feedback via mail, email, or over the phone.
Council learns of Provincial Policy Statement changes Council received the Planning Department’s report “Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2020.” Rita Jabbour, Manager of Planning Services, said the changes to the PPS came into effect on May 1, 2020. The Report to Council notes the PPS provides direction on key land-use planning issues that affect Ontario’s communities. As part of their five-year review of the PPS, the Government of Ontario encouraged an increased mix of housing and reducing barriers and costs for development. Jabbour said in an effort to increase Ontario’s housing supply and mix, the long-term planning horizon increased from 20 to 25 years; housing land supply increased from 10 to 15 years; there is a new policy for settlement area boundary adjustments outside of the comprehensive review process; there is a new definition for “Housing Options;” and there are new references to meeting housing needs arising from demographic changes and employment opportunities The PPS affects virtually all planning decisions, she said, adding PPS policies are implemented through the Town’s Official Plan. This is used as a guide to make decisions on applications. In Essex, there are more seniors and retirementaged residents. Many like to go to Florida for the winter. With the help of the PPS, Jabbour said, the Town could look at more land-lease community housing options for this demographic. Another policy in the PPS can create lots on rural lands, but still not agricultural. There are lands outside settlement areas designated for recreation or rural residential. The province clarified lot creation on these lands is permitted with private water and sewage services, Jabbour added. There is also a policy that states the Town has to engage indigenous communities and consider their interest when managing cultural, heritage, and archeological resources. Essex is doing a lot in meeting these policies, Jabbour said. Mayor Larry Snively said he is very excited about these changes. “This is really opening up a lot of avenues for us.” Councillor Sherry Bondy talked about the ward boundary review conducted during the last term of Council. The Town did not realign the wards at all. She was not sure if this is something Council wanted to look at again, in extending the Harrow boundary, in connection to the PPS changes. Continued on Page 11
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Hundreds gather in Downtown Windsor to peacefully protest death of George Floyd
by Julianna Bonnett Hundreds of people gathered downtown at the Riverfront on Ouellette Avenue on Sunday afternoon to take part in a peaceful demonstration to show support for George Floyd and stand up against
police brutality. On May 25, a resident from Minneapolis, Minnesota, George Floyd, died at the hands of a police officer, while being arrested. This news sparked protests in several U.S. cities, including
Detroit. Organizers from Windsor took their own approach to the protest by launching a peaceful demonstration. One of the organizers, Joy Hurst Morrison, said she knew from seeing the news about this incident
going viral that she wanted to do a demonstration in Windsor to show her support to the border city. “This is a very emotional day for me,” Morrison said. “The biggest thing I see is that when something like this happens in our side of the town, we address the situation. But when it happens in the U.S., the situation isn’t addressed and that’s why things turn so sour there.” Morrison expressed Sunday’s protest was meant to show unity and love for Floyd and the community of Detroit. “We want Detroit to see that we are here for them and that we support them fully,” Morrison
said. “I want people to know something, the Windsor Police Force is here today, not because of anything, but because they called us and asked if we needed anything. They wanted to make sure our protest was peaceful and safe, and following social distancing guidelines.” Protesters walked down the Riverfront and to the Ambassador Bridge chanting “black lives matter” and holding up their signs to Detroit so
they could show their support. “We are out here today because we are supporting people of colour and it’s sickening to see what’s been happening everywhere, but I think the beautiful thing about our community is we are all able to come together as one during such tough times,” said recent St. Clair College graduate, Tyrell Grinage.
Organizer, Joy Hurst Morrison, speaks to the crowd before the protest started at the Riverfront on Ouellette Avenue on May 31.
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Essex Council meeting notes - Monday, June 1... Essex Fire to get new Custom Mini-Pumper/Rescue Fire Truck Essex Council received Fire & Rescue Services’ report “Results of Request for Proposal – Supply and Delivery of New Custom Mini-Pumper/Rescue Fire Truck,” and further awarded the Request for Proposal to Commercial Emergency Equipment Corporation in the total amount of $359,931.73. As the truck went over the budgeted $300,000 amount, Council also approve the additional funding from the Asset Management Lifecycle Reserve. The Report to Council noted the 2017 five-year Master Fire Plan for Essex Fire & Rescue Services identified the municipality should replace the 1999 International Rescue Unit at Station 3 in Harrow with a multi-purpose Mini Pumper/Rescue Unit. Fire Chief Rick Arnel said the Mini Pumper/Rescue Unit will be able to service narrow concessions and along the greenway. Arnel noted this was an item budgeted last year, but Fire & Rescue got behind on designing the truck. Council supports sending letter to Postmedia in support of community newspapers Essex Council received correspondences from the Town of Tecumseh that noted its Council voted to send a letter to Postmedia, asking for the reconsideration of its decision to permanently close the Shoreline Week and other local community weekly newspapers in an effort to preserve an open forum for accountability and transparency in local government and continue to facilitate community engagement. The resolution was sent to Postmedia and to other municipalities for possible support. This motion followed the announcement of Postmedia permanently closing five local publications earlier in May, in addition to others outside the region. Councillor Morley Bowman was in favour of receiving and supporting the correspondence as it is important for small municipalities to have local papers that reflect their communities. He said those communities would be poorer for losing their community newspapers. As a past employee of Postmedia and someone who worked in media for 40-years, Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said he could not support the motion. “You can’t ask a private company to keep publishing unwanted products at a loss. These papers sadly have lost their readers and their advertising base, and they are no longer economical to operate. And, if they have to go away, that’s too bad, but they have to go away.” He said online publications are getting started up in the region. He said the staff should be thanked for their service, but the corporation can not be asked to continue to operate them. Councillor Sherry Bondy said Vander Doelen made some good points, but she would support the motion because it was the neighbourly thing to do. It is all the more reason for residents to support the two local community newspaper in anyway possible, she said. Unfortunately, she doesn’t think lobbying will help. She hopes a paper like the Essex Free Press or Harrow News takes root there and does print advertising. “We really, in our municipality, are really lucky to have newspapers that cover our Council meetings, cover local, cover municipal, cover provincial, cover federal [issues].” She also urged residents to support the businesses that advertise in the papers. Bondy said online news is not for everybody. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said he understands Vander Doelen’s position, but he voted in favour as a neighbourly thing to do because the newspapers were closed so quickly without an alternative or investigating to see if something could be done. He said he believes local papers are important. If he wants a pick-me-up, he reads the two local papers to take note about the positive things that go on around the
municipality. He hopes these papers can continue on. “I know there is a lot of…other communities that wish they had the successful newspapers we have in our town,” he said, adding support should be shown to the local newspapers. “We don’t want to be in that same position,” he said. The motion passed, with only Vander Doelen opposed. Supporting businesses during COVID At the previous Council meeting, Councillor Kim Verbeek put forth a Notice of Motion that Council bring ideas to the table at the June 1 meeting to discuss ways to support local businesses, such as providing outdoor space for vending. Verbeek had to send her regrets as she was unexpectedly unable to attend the meeting, but the rest of Council discussed the issue. Ultimately, Council directed Administration to reach out to the Essex Centre BIA and the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce to see what arrangements or support the businesses would like. Liability, if Town property is used, will also have to be considered. Some Councillors suggested ideas. Councillor Morley Bowman suggested opening up sidewalks for their sales; Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche spoke of possibly disallowing parking on the main streets to create more walking space for shopping or outdoor cafes once a week during warmer months; Councillor Sherry Bondy suggested providing each business with a bottle of hand sanitizer as they have more costs to run with less revenue. Councillor Steve Bjorkman thought taking away parking may get some push-back from businesses, but he liked the idea of opening up the sidewalks. Bondy also had concerns with Harrow businesses possibly getting double-hit this year, with COVID-19 restrictions, and further if the Harrow Streetscape Plan goes ahead as planned. She wondered if the downtown main street would be closed during time of construction on that project. Geese mitigation at Colchester Beach Councillor Sherry Bondy put forward a Notice of Motion at the previous Council meeting that would have Council consider directing Administration to provide a geese mitigation report for Colchester Beach, including the use of a walking dog to be used to scare geese in order to improve the beach user experience, water quality, and student work load. She said this issue was brought to her by residents. She doesn’t think this would be feasible for 2020. She wants Colchester Beach to remain beautiful, and wants to do that in a humane way. After some Council discussion, it was decided Director of Community Services/Deputy CAO, Doug Sweet, will do some research on the issue and report back to Council. NoM to be discussed at the June 15 Regular Council Meeting • Councillor Sherry Bondy would like Council to consider approving an extension of the 50 km speed limit zone on the Third Concession to include east of McLean Sideroad to act as a buffer zone. • Councillor Sherry Bondy will ask Council to consider hiring a consultant to review the
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2018 election policies and bylaws. She would like to use the funds in the budget earmarked for Council wage increases to do so.
Mayor asks Council to ease up on emailing staff Mayor Larry Snively said he didn’t want to scold Council members, but Administration is receiving emails from a certain councillor, one right after another, almost every day. He said the administrative staff members are busy, and to answer emails day-after-day is quite challenging and time consuming, especially with the COVID emergency. He urged Council that if their emails are not urgent, hold off until the COVID situation is over. From this day forward, he does not want to be copied on emails that really don’t concern him directly.
Unemployed Help Centre/UNIFOR Food Drive on Saturday The Town of Essex has again agreed to allow the Unemployed Help Centre and UNIFOR to host a drivethrough food hub at Town facilities on Saturday. Those needing assistance can pick up a box of food at the Essex Centre Sports Complex between 9-11am and at the Harrow Arena from noon-2pm. Councillor Sherry Bondy said those in need can stay in their vehicles and only have to provide information, such as birthday and address. The information is used for statistical data to provide sponsors, she added. “It’s non-judgemental. If you are in need, show up.”
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Natyshak said the NDP thinks the situation is abhorrent and puts the blame on the Premier and the Minister of Long-Term Care. “Anyone who claims this is a surprise to them is woefully ignorant,” he said. “There is a path forward. There is a way to get out of this. It is a review and imposition of regulations that protects residents. Its four-hours of hands-on care per resident, per day; mandatory. It is increasing the amount of PSWs that have access to fulltime employment in these facilities.” A lot of the PSWs, who are predominately women, Natyshak suspects, “are not given fulltime hours because these large, industrial long-term care facilities will hire them part-time so they don’t have to pay them benefits.” He added those individuals, to get fulltime
hours, will work at multiple facilities. “When they do that, as we’ve seen during this crisis, they are vectors for any virus.” Natyshak said all these issues desperately calls for the system to be fixed and be invested in, and ensure regulations are there to protect people, but to also find out how the situation go to where it was in the first place. That is why he is calling for a Judicial Inquiry.
The Judicial Inquiry, Natyshak said, would be run by a third party. It will also determine the scope of the inquiry, who
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KIRK, Barbara Mary - Passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Algonquin Grace Residential Hospice in Huntsville at the age of 85. Barbara was born on May 6, 1935 to parents James and Annie Kirk in London, Ontario. She is the beloved mother of Dave and his wife, Nancy Pringle and the late Kelly Pringle. Proud grandmother of Joshua ( Leanne), Justin (Bailey) and Jaylene (John). Great-grandmother of Jackson and Gavin. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice Huntsville, whose care and support provided great comfort to Barbara and her family. A graveside service took place on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in London, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to Huntsville Harvest Church Benovelence Fund. Messages of condolences may be left at www.billingsleyfuneralhome.com. _____________________________________________________
QUINLAN, Emmett- It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Emmett at the Met Campus on May 28, 2020 at the age of 80. He is now reunited with his loving wife of 47 years, Audrea (nee Bedford). Treasured father of Marnie Gauthier (Ron), Marlene Ingratta (Jack), Kerry Bowyer (Danny), Scott, and Jeremy (Theresa). Dear grandpa of Garet, Grant, Gabrielle, Jackson, Charles, Grace, Kyler, Kayson, Kaydan, and Kiyana. Brother of Raymond Quinlan (Dorothy), Maxine Freeman (Jack) and Anna Chapman (late Gord). Predeceased by Phillip (Elva), Bill (Patricia) and Steve (Maxine). Brother-in-law of George Bedford (Lynn), Joe Bedford (Carole), and the late Bonnie Beebe (Dennis). Emmett retired from Chrysler’s after 36 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion # 201 Essex. Special thanks to the staff of 4 North at the Met Campus for all your loving care and support. Emmett will be remembered privately at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North Essex. Cremation will follow. Donations may be to the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation. You may send your condolences on Emmett’s Tribute Wall at www.kennedyfh.com
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DOYLE, Rebecca (nee Papp)- passed away peacefully, after a short battle with cancer, at home on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 65 years. Beloved wife of Keith Doyle. Loving mother of Alyssa Eyraud (D.J. Laramie) and Andrea Eyraud. Adored Grandma Becky of Addison Laramie. Cherished daughter of Trudy and the late Andrew Papp. Dearest sister of Dan Papp, Tim Papp, Steve Papp, late Paul Papp, and Rob Papp (Misty). Rebecca will also be remembered and missed by her nieces, nephews, her extended Doyle family, and many close friends. After many years of service, Rebecca just retired from Community Living Essex in December 2019. Rebecca held tight to her strong faith, and will be remembered for her kind and gentle nature. Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519776-4233) on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. A private family funeral service to celebrate Rebecca’s life was held on Wednesday, followed by an interment at Colchester Cemetery. The Bereavement Authority of Ontario has instituted the following directive. “The new maximum number of people who can be at a funeral home at one time (not including staff ) is 10 or fewer. This pertains to the entire funeral home.” If desired, memorial donations made to Community Living Essex County or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
STOCKWELL: Terry Clifford - after a short battle with cancer, Terry passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Brinacombe) for 52 years. Proud and loving Dad of Kim Mathies (Richard), Penny Willis (Tim Driedger), and Steve Stockwell (Louanne Ingram). Adored Grandpa of Emma, Ally, and Kylie Willis, Abigail Stockwell, and Bryson and Nash Driedger. Dearest son of Jean and the late Clifford Stockwell and son-in-law of Eleanor Baxter (late Ken Brinacombe) (late Robert Baxter). Dear brother of Victoria Webber (late John), Bonnie Galloway (Rob), and Connie Cullen (Terry) and brother-in-law of Patti Peebles (Don Kallis), Bev Brohman (late Brian), Mark Brinacombe (Connie), Judy Erwied (late Heinz), Janice Ogley (Lloyd), Bob Baxter (Samantha), Bill Baxter and John Baxter (Joanne). Terry will also be remembered and missed by his son-in-law Mike Willis, nieces, nephews and many friends. After many years of service, Terry retired from driving truck with International Freight Systems and was currently working with Daniher Top Soil to fulfill his work ethic needs. He will be remembered for his infectious laugh and big smile. “Just have one more short one!” Due to restrictions enforced because of the COVID crisis, there will be a private family visitation. On Thursday, June 4th, 2020, family and friends are welcome to join a procession beginning at Reid Funeral Home’s (87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex) parking lot at 1:45pm. The procession will leave at 2:00pm and will end at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington, where an in-car, graveside service to celebrate Terry’s life will take place. Kelly Meloche will officiate. If desired, memorial donations made to Erie Shores Hospice or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories and condolences online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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519-776-4255 4-H Comber Poultry Club Meeting Submitted by: Ember Parks
Comber 4-H Poultry club is still running virtually online! Almost all our birds are outside. We found out that the Comber Fair is cancelled and some of us might be keeping our birds or selling them. Some of our birds are on shavings and off of newspaper. Most of us know what breed our birds are because they are getting bigger everyday. Most of the bird’s feathers have come in and their downy coat has fallen out. Fun fact: Jersey Giant are the largest purebred breed. Stay tuned for more happenings.
Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
All Salvation Army public services across Canada have been cancelled until further notice as well as the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Our Food Bank will operate by appointment only. Please call Vicki at: 519-776-4628 to make arrangements. Please keep in your prayers, all who are affected, in anyway by COVID-19.
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If you would like to live-stream a worship service, see: www. chathamgrace.com The service will begin at 10:00am. 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.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Regular Church Service as been cancelled. Are you missing going to Church? If so, please go to our website: Woodsleepatoralcharge.ca. Click on ‘Sermon’ and hear Rev. Carl’s spiritual message. Also click on ‘Bulletins’ and have prayers and hymns to sing. We would like to thank Rev. Carl, Marsha and Michael for sending out the special email, ‘Manse Musings’ each week. We love the special messages and recipes in it. If you are not receiving it, call the office at: 519-975-2252 with your email address. We are sorry but all events for May and June will not be held. Please stay safe and know that God loves you.
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Holy Name of Jesus Church
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. We do encourage all to keep in contact with each other through telephone calls or texting.
Thank you to all of our front line workers who are protecting and keeping us safe. If anyone needs help, please call the church at: 519-776-8483. The CWL is collecting face masks for volunteers and family members at the Hospice in Leamington. Please drop off in the bin outside by the office
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For up-to-date news, check out our website at www.hnj.dol.ca. If you would like a weekly bulletin you can pick one up from the mailbox outside the parish office. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is collecting non-perishable goods and toiletries. The demand is high to help the needy in our community. Please drop off at the bin outside our parish office. Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes, cancelled stamps, and leftover eyeglasses at the designated file drawers at the Info table. Please stay healthy and stay safe.
Bethel-Maidstone United At this time, all church services and activities will be suspended until further notice. You can find us on the web at www. bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address
is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Our address is 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone (just off Manning Road at Cosy Corners).
Stay safe and we hope to see you soon.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Thank you to all of our front line workers who are keeping us safe. All Masses remain cancelled and the Church is closed until further notice. You can read messages from Fr. Vince from St. Mary’s website at: stmarysstjohn.dol.ca. If you need help please call the Church. Please keep in your prayers all of the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice care. Please stay healthy and safe!
At the instruction of the Bishop of Huron, all public services and gatherings at the church have been suspended until further notice. As we continue to navigate through this difficult time, know that we are still hard at work to provide you with the spiritual resources that you need. Visit our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org), social media or contact us by phone at: 519-776-7711. For parishioners wishing to make financial donations at this time, they can be mailed or dropped off at the church, or made online through CanadaHelps. org. You can find a link for secure, online donations, on our Facebook page.
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concerns over the current virus, there will not be any Sunday services until further notice. Please visit our website for updated messages. Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www. harrowunited.org.
Essex United Church
Because of concerns from the COVID-19 Virus, our Weekly Sunday Services, as well as all activities, have been cancelled at Essex United. The Essex Area Food Bank is available to anyone who needs assistance at this time in the gym, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hours open 8:30 - 11:45am.
We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church! Please note that due to
Highlights from May 26th Tecumseh Town Council electronic meeting submitted EFP Update on Town Services, Construction Activities and Staffing: Council received two reports for information which provided an update on the continued services, staffing and construction activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and in light of the Province’s move into Stage 1 of the “Reopening Ontario after COVID-19” plan. Taken together, these reports demonstrate that Administration has capably responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with modified work arrangements while largely maintaining the Town’s service offerings and levels. Administration has also made staffing arrangements in line with the Provincial Emergency Orders and with public health regulations. These services, activities and staffing have also taken into consideration the additional community threat—inland lake flooding with ongoing planning and work in response to this potential emergency. Full charts on essential services and ongoing work/activities were appended for Council’s information. Further details will be provided in future Council reports as the Provincial Orders are updated and future stages of the Province’s Reopening Plan are put into effect. Arena Repairs: Council authorized emergency repairs to the arena fire suppression and domestic water line at the Tecumseh Arena at a cost of approximately $35,000 funded through the Arena Lifecycle Reserve Fund. The repairs are required as a result of a water leak that was discovered in the ice resurfacing room of Rink A. This written report follows a verbal report provided to Council
on May 12 advising of the situation and the need for the immediate repair. 2020 Three Month Permit Report: Council received the 3-Month Building Permit Report from the Planning and Building Services Department. Building permits continue to be processed and issued by the Town as construction is considered an essential service under the current Provincial regulations. Over the first three months of 2020, total value of permits issued is $5,206,667 which is 17% higher than this time last year. A total of 73 permits have been issued (26% higher). This includes 4 permits for new residential units, 5 permits for Backwater Valves, 20 permits for residential additions and improvements, and 24 permits for portable signs. 11870 Tecumseh Road: Council approved the Site Plan Control Agreement for the Gateway Tower developed by Valente Development Corporation to be built at 11870 Tecumseh Road, north of the intersection with Southfield Drive. Valente plans to construct a six-storey, 99 unit apartment building on the site. The developer also provided a site service plan, a lot and grading plan, an elevation plan, a landscape plan, a photometric plan and architectural renderings with the site control plan to assist in the assessment of the Site Plan. Council also approved a Community Improvement Grant of $100,000 under the Development Charges Grant stream for the project. Waste Collection Following Flood Event: Council approved a motion that authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Public Works and Environmental Services to allow for additional waste recovery following a flooding event by increasing the number of bags/containers that may be placed for collection; temporarily permitting the collection of debris resulting from property damage due to flooding; and increasing the number of weekly collections or engaging additional debris collection services as necessary. June 9, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council: Council approved a motion to hold an additional Regular Meeting of Council on June 9, 2020. At the Regular Meeting of Council on September 10, 2019, Council approved the cancellation of the June 9, 2020 Regular Meeting due to a conflict with other municipal business. That conflict has now been removed and Council is able to meet on that date. The next Regular Meeting of Council is Tuesday, June 9, 2020. The meeting is scheduled to be held electronically. The live stream will be available on our website at www. tecumseh.ca. The agenda for the Regular meeting will be made available on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, or the town’s social media pages.
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“Overall, we know that mental health has been really affected,” Willis explained, adding that keeping a daily routine and having personal goals are important during the lockdown. “Even for the most healthy people it’s been a challenging time.” As a resource-based service, the CMHA has also been providing online seminars and podcasts designed to educate and communicate the importance in addressing mental health, as well as the importance in open communication and discussion when it comes to dealing with these issues. “I think now more than ever, it’s so important that we keep connected and use whatever means we can, whether through phone or technology, to stay in contact with our family and our friends,” Willis explained. “We’ve all had good days and bad days through this, and we need to share that, so we’re not alone in dealing with this.” A full breakdown of CMHA’s services can be found online at windsoressex.cmha.ca CMHA’s 24-hour crisis line can be reached at (519) 973-4435
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Whenever I heard Jim Kennedy utter those three words (“I can remember…”) I listen carefully to what he was about to say. Jim was a long-time member of the Leamington-Mersea Historical Society and a life-long resident of Leamington, Ontario. Kennedy Cleaners was the family business, and for years they also operated the license office on Nelson Street. One day, Jim remembered a car that was in the Kennedy family in the 1930s and maybe even the early 1940s. It was a Marquette (a companion car to the Buick) and only built by GM for about eighteen months before the Great Depression killed it. In the Kennedy family, this car was known as “the Clunk,” perhaps because it was nearing the end of its useful life. A worn-out universal joint could make a clunking sound whenever the driver changed gears. And the driver would have to double-clutch because there was no synchromesh in the transmission. The Marquette was the brainchild of Alfred P. Sloan, who became president of GM in the U.S. in 1923. He believed the company needed to build a car for every purse and pocketbook. The cars already being built by GM (Chev, Buick, Olds, Oakland, and Cadillac) were spread across too wide a price range, so the thinking went. In 1926, GM introduced the Pontiac as a companion car to the more expensive Oakland. In 1927, GM introduced the LaSalle as a slightly less costly version of the Cadillac. By 1929, Oldsmobile got the Viking and Buick got the Marquette. In Canada, production of the 1930 Marquette began in May 1929 in Oshawa. Six body styles were available and all were powered by a six cylinder engine with 212 cubic inches and 67 horsepower. Prices ranged from $1245 for the business coupe to $1335 for the 4-door sedan. Buick prices were noticeably higher with the least expensive Buick at $1650 for the business coupe and $2705 for the Limo-sedan. These new companion cars seemed to make sense during the prosperity of the “roaring ‘20s” but the stock market crash in October of 1929 changed everything. The Marquette, Oakland, and Viking all discontinued production during 1930. The only companion car still available was the LaSalle, which lasted until 1940. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca.
by Garrett Fodor As many sports organizers are preparing their return to play initiatives ahead of hitting their respective fields, local soccer players are anxiously remaining on the sidelines. When the Essex County Soccer League (ECSL) was wrapping up its indoor season in March, members did not imagine that their outdoor season would be in jeopardy as well due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league features nearly 170 teams and 3,000 players from ages 6 to adults, spread throughout Windsor and Essex County. While the league acted quickly to put safety measures in place, operations for the 2020 season were quickly ceased when other organizations stopped operation. “It all started with stopping the handshakes after the game because that was the initial thought process when this whole thing broke out, to minimize contact,” Joe Barile, President of the ECSL, said. “It went quickly from limiting the handshaking after the game to a complete stop. With games, practices, and team-related activities being canceled since mid-March.” ECSL is following the guidelines put in place by its governing body, Ontario Soccer, which Barile said is operating on a month-to-month basis. While April, May, and June have been cancelled so far, Barile notes that players and their clubs are trying different and innovative ways to stay in touch and stay ready in-case they do have a shortened outdoor season. “Players were very disappointed just because of the sudden nature and restrictions on any team activities,” Barile said. “Some clubs are going online in terms of virtual instructions and practices and workouts. But the thing that’s missing, is the social and the team aspect of it. And that’s frustrating to a lot of players. Some players are in their last year of playing before they go off to college or university or do something else, and so they potentially lost that last year of playing soccer.” Barile said that in order to return and have a summer soccer season, there must be return to play measures in place. He notes that Ontario Soccer sent out a survey to players, families, and coaches across Ontario and received over 17,000 responses garnering interest on proposed measures for return to play and if players and their guardians are comfortable playing. The measures must be approved by Canada Soccer and then the Province of Ontario. And while he awaits direction from Ontario Soccer, the ECSL has said that their deadline to return to play is July 15. If games are not played by then, Barile said they will shift their focus to the indoor season, which begins in the fall. “Yeah, the window’s closing fast in terms of fitting in the season, we have set July 15 as the drop-dead date in terms of if we don’t start by then, it’s going to be difficult,” Barile said. “Although I’m optimistic, I’m also a realist in terms of the potential for this season to be lost.” Barile notes if the July 15 date passes or the season is canceled, the league will carry registration fees over into the 2021 season or offer refunds if requested. He notes the league is trying its best to be open with the information they are receiving. For the latest announcements and information, visit ecslsoccer.ca.
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Harrow Mennonite Church hosts community-wide can drive for St. Vincent de Paul
Pastor Karen Sheil (background) and volunteer Elaine Lepp (foreground) were onsite at the Harrow Mennonite Church on Saturday afternoon to receive donations that were dropped off during a community-wide can drive for the Harrow St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank.
ensure the individuals and families it serves will have food during a challenging time. Pastor Karen Sheil and volunteer Elaine Lepp were onsite at the Harrow Mennonite Church on Saturday afternoon to receive any donations that were dropped off. They noted the event had a decent turnout of support,
thanks to the generosity of the community, with most of the donations coming in early that morning. For the past yearand-a-half, the Harrow Mennonite Church has been a designated drop off location for the Harrow St. Vincent de Paul. The Church is often used as an area to sort and store some of the donations, especially
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Lawn mowers are “Mean Machines” Dear Editor; Accidents can happen in a split second. I was two-yearsold when I ran into the path of a riding lawn mower and lost my right leg below the knee. I grew up in The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program and I help pass on the Association’s PLAYSAFE message. With lawn cutting season here, I want everyone to know that kids should not ride, operate, or play near lawn mowers. I accept who I am today, but I wouldn’t want anyone else to go through what I did. I hope that by sharing my story, it will prevent even just one child from being injured. Lawn mowers are tools, not toys. The War Amps video, Lawn Mowers Are Mean Machines, focuses on the dangers of lawn mowers and is a valuable resource for families and educators. Please take some time to watch the video at waramps.ca/playsafe. Adam Kingsmill Smithers, BC
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when larger donations from schools and businesses are forwarded. Saturday’s event, which had a focus on collecting needed canned goods for the Harrow St. Vincent de Paul, was a great way for the Harrow Mennonite Church to let people know they are able to drop off non-perishable food items to support this local service organization. This place of worship offers a place for community members to drop off items for donation Tuesday through to Friday during the week. Those wanting to make a donation can call (519) 738-2148 ahead of time to make an arrangement. Though the pandemic has stopped church members from congregating, Lepp and Sheil said the members of the Harrow Mennonite Church have stayed connected with a phone call system to ensure everyone stays in touch.
If anyone missed the food collection at the Harrow Mennonite Church last Saturday, but would like to make a donation, on Friday, June 5, from 10am until noon, there will be a drive through food drive at Harrow United Church. Volunteers will collect non-perishable food donations for the Downtown Mission in Windsor. The Mission has an urgent need for: canned fruit, vegetables, meats, protein. It also has a need for cereal boxes, granola, protein bars, fruit cups, and quickly made noodle products. Gloves, masks, cleaning supplies, and disinfectant wipes are also needed. Cash and cheques, made out to Windsor’s Downtown Mission, will also be accepted.
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Kingsville Cleanup gets community to pitch-in at a distance
Pictured are just some of the members of the Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore, who helped spruce up their municipality by participating in the group’s Kingsville Cleanup event on Sunday.
by Sylene Argent On Sunday, members of the fairly new Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore group hosted
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the Kingsville Cleanup event. Through the event, members of the Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore group challenged members of the community to pick a location within the municipality and take some time to pick up trash and debris. The idea of the event was to help spruce up the area. This model allowed local families and individuals to take pride in their hometown, while practicing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stacey Jones,
President of the Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore, said the group originally had a larger cleanup event planned for the end of April to coincide with Earth Day, which would have included a barbeque for the participants and getting sponsors, but those plans were altered once the Coronavirus pandemic began. Jones said the club members thought the event could still be held with some modifications, so that Kingsville could still get its spring cleanup. The event, Jones said, had a great response from
the community. Though the Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore is only about a year old, it already has 23 members, four of which were inducted into the local service club in recent weeks. “We involve kids in everything we do,” Jones said. “We are a familyorientated club.” Last year, the club, Jones said, hosted a successful golf tournament – which raised funds so the Rotary Club of Kingsville
Southshore group could support local community and youth projects, sent three students to a youth academy in Michigan, and supported local high school students with scholarships and bursaries. In addition, its members also took part in a greenway cleanup, and raised funds to help install a water bottle refill station at Lakeside Park with the Town of Kingsville, which should be installed soon. She hopes the club can help install more of these stations in town. Jones said the Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore members have also been active in supporting the Kingsville Community Food Bank on Division Road North. Originally, the Kingsville
Food Bank was only open Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Its members have volunteered on Wednesday evenings, from 5-7 pm, to offer an additional shift to accommodate families and individuals in need. Members have also stepped up to help out at the Kingsville Community Food Bank more frequently during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the near future, the club members hope to host some type of non-perishable food drive for the Kingsville Community Food Bank. It urges those who may be interested in making a donation to keep an eye on its Facebook page for details.
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vulnerable among us. And that is why we owe it to them, and to the seniors who built this country, to fight as hard as we can to fix this system so that they are safe in their later years.” The scope of the report from the Canadian Armed Forces, Natyshak said, was jarring. Natyshak said he and his party will continue to push for the Judicial Review. He said it is not just the current government at fault, subsequent governments did not fix the system.