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Thursday, March 24, 2022
Issue No. 11
73’s defeat Flyers, face off against the Flags
Ministry of Housing announces nearly $20M to build 61 new affordable homes locally PAGE 2 ______________ Essex Town Council meeting notes - Monday, March 21, 2022 PAGE 3 _______________ Essex County Council notes for Wednesday, March 16 PAGE 8 _______________ Essex Southpoint Ravens U12 Hockey International SilverStick Champions PAGE 14 _______________ Retirees’ Social Club celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef dinner PAGE 17 _______________
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by Garrett Fodor Holding a commanding 3-0 lead in a best-of-seven series with Petrolia, the Essex 73’s hoped to punch its ticket into the next round of playoff action last week. On March 15, the 73’s faced the Petrolia Flyers in a rare Tuesday evening road game, for game four of the series. Like the game prior, the 73’s started Jakob Knowles against his former team. The 73’s were the first to break the deadlock, scoring, with fiveminutes remaining in first period. Karson Beuglet fired a rocket by Tyler Richardson for the lone goal of the period. In the middle frame, the 73’s continued to test Richardson, who came up with several key saves to keep his team in it. With six-minutes to play in the second period, Essex doubled its lead as Matt Smith found the twine. Closing the period, the 73’s climbed to a 2-0 lead, while pacing the Flyers in shots, 33-11. Coming out for the third period, the Flyers were quick to draw back into the game, cutting the lead to a lone goal just twominutes in. But it would be the lone goal they’d score, as the 73’s held off the comeback and added
Pictured above: Carson Noble has his shot blocked by a Mooretown Flags defender in the Essex’s 7-3 loss on Monday. Pictured right: Essex 73’s goaltender Jakob Knowles looks to make a save in the first period of Monday’s 7-3 loss to Mooretown.
a goal midway through, securing a 3-1 win and completing the series sweep. Advancing into the semifinals, Essex was set to face the third seeded Mooretown Flags. Meanwhile, the first place Lakeshore Canadiens faced the fifth seeded, Wheatley Sharks. On March 20, the 73’s played Game 1 of the series, hosting the Flags during a Sunday matinee
game. Like the previous game, the 73’s players were quick to pace the Flags early, getting a flurry of chances. It was the home side scoring the lone goal in the period as Carter Dembinski opened the scoring with six-minutes to play in the first. Coming out of the
intermission, the Flags players were quick to rise to the occasion, drawing themselves even nearly midway through. But closing out the period, the 73’s restored their lead. Entering into the intermission, the 73’s held the
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by Sylene Argent Harrow Antique Store building to be demolished Sebastien Schmoranz asked Council to remove his building, the Harrow Antique Store, from being listed on its Heritage Register so it could be either fully, or partially, demolished. Council supported the Notice of Intention to Demolish and voted to remove it from the Town of Essex Heritage Register, which removed the need to issue a 60-day notice period. The Essex Municipal Heritage Committee also supported the heritage application to demolish the listed property. Schmoranz said he, a lawyer, and his wife, a dentist, purchased the property, located at 15 King Street, towards the end of 2021 to redevelop it for their own practices, and put six residential units on the second floor. He said it is a unique building, and he is sure it has a special place in the hearts of many. “It is arguably the oldest, if not one of the oldest, buildings in what
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Monday, March 21, 2022 presentation, supported the demolition, and removed the property from the Town of Essex Heritage Register, removing the 60-day notice period.
was then called Hope Town, the downcore of what would eventually become Harrow,” Schmoranz said, adding its main historical significance is its façade and the uniqueness of it being one of the first structures to be built still in existence. “Our goal is, as best as we can, to save the façade of that building and build a modern building behind it that will be safer and more structurally sound, and will essentially last the community another 100 or 200-years into the future,” Schmoranz noted. He said the original building was added onto multiple times over the years. This has led to an issue of having multiple different types of structures, plumbing, and electrical, in addition to conflicting rooflines. He said there are also no firebreaks between it and neighbouring buildings. He asked for permission for either a partial demolition of the building, where they would try to save the façade, or a full demolition if the façade
cannot be saved, in which case they will try to recreate the façade as correctly as they can. It is proposed to start the demolition at the rear of the building and work its way forward, that way there is little to no interruption to traffic. Scaffolding will be used to protect the new sidewalk. Part of the project will also create eight to 10 parking spots behind the building. This could be an investment between $2M and $3M. The timeline is between eight and 12-months to complete. He hopes to get it done and enclosed before frost hits again. He also asked Council to cut the 60-day notice period in half. Rita Jabbour, Manager of Planning Services, said the Planning Act prescribes the 60-day notice to give Council time to decide on whether or not it wants to designate a building that is listed. If Council does not believe a designation is warranted, it can remove it from the listing and the delegate can apply for a permit the following day. Councillor Sherry Bondy said the plan is a rejuvenation of the downtown core. There may be mixed feelings on it, but the rebuild is needed. Council received the
2022 Essex Municipal Election will not include internet voting Council continued the discussion that began at the March 7 regular meeting on what voting methods to offer in the 2022 Essex Municipal Election, which will take place this fall. After a lengthy discussion on the matter, a majority vote moved the option of offering all inperson voting for advance polls and on election day, with extended advanced poll hours. Any possible costing surplus for this method will come from the Council Contingency Fund. The authorizing bylaw will come before Council at the April 4 meeting for approval. Mayor Richard Meloche, Councillor Kim Verbeek, Councillor Joe Garon, Councillor Jason Mayti, and Councillor Sherry Bondy were in support. Councillor Chris Vander Dolen, Councillor Morley Bowman, and Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman were opposed. Council then voted to host each advanced poll for eight hours, offering different time frames to accommodate resident schedules, with staggered hours for Ward 1 (8am4pm) and Ward 2 (12pm to 8pm), and for Ward 3 (12pm-8pm) and Ward 4 (8am-4pm). Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Robert Auger, noted at the March 7 meeting, a discussion was held based on an administrative report on possible voting methods for the upcoming Continued on Page 13
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• A little bit of normalcy
Though many of us are running straight ahead back into what feels like a bit of normalcy, now that COVID-19 restrictions for mandated mask wearing and proof of vaccination are waning, I still have my skepticism about what will happen in the future. That doesn’t mean I’m not enjoying what is available now, with things readily open, and I am excited to do a few things for myself, while supporting local businesses. Before the pandemic, a friend and myself found our way to the theatre to watch new movies fairly frequently. We would even see movies we didn’t want to see, once we saw everything that caught our attention, just to have something to do. After two-years of missing out, we recently got back into that routine and it felt great to get out and stretch
my legs, per se. It is funny how easy it is to get out of a routine once it has been halted, but we are both hoping to make our regular outings a part of our weekly schedule again. That little bit of time out felt like a therapeutic zap to my brain, stimulating my interest in being able to get out of the house again. Speaking of stretching my legs, I have been taking the time to get back out and walk, as I love to do, since the weather has been a bit warmer the past few weeks. I was not expecting to be able to get outside for a bit of exercise this early in the season, and it has been welcome. Walking, to me, has always been about burning off stress and anxiety, and clearing my mind. I throw on my headphones, turn up the tunes to full blast, and head out onto my route. I can get so caught up in my music,
I can forget others can see me, as I air drum and lip sync to some of my favourite choruses. In this time, I am betting many of us are going to be rediscovering what it is we love and like, and maybe even take a risk at trying something new. And, I – for one – will try to remind myself as I get to do those things I love, not to take those little things for granted. Because those little things, really are not little things; they are those bits in ourselves we choose to spend our time on because they are important to us, as are the people with whom we choose to spend that time.
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Letter to the Editor There’s been some controversy in newsprint and social media, in the last week or so, in regard to a compliance order laid by the OEB (Ontario Energy Board) against E.L.K. ENERGY in the amount of $5,000. There’s confusion on the nature of this fine. The fine relates to an audit performed by the OEB in March of 2021, based on information in the Cost of Service from the year 2016. The infraction had to do with field inspection documentation. Basically, the operations management of that time used a manual system that the OEB felt was outdated, and furthermore, the OEB had called for this system to be computerized for better record-keeping. OEB’s request has since been accomplished and the recommended practice by the OEB is being followed. However, the OEB made a decision to move forward on their original fine regardless. E.L.K. ENERGY and the Board of Directors ... do not want misinformation put out to the public. It’s easy for there to be runaway stories on social media that hype the story and make the issue bigger than it really is. Is E.L.K. ENERGY without any imperfections
in its operations? Absolutely not. There is always room for improvement to any company’s operating procedures, regardless of the industry they operate in. The staff at E.L.K. ENERGY felt betrayed in the way this fine was hyped to the public. EVERYONE working for E.L.K. ENERGY are hard working individuals, eager to make E.L.K. ENERGY progressive and a leader in the industry. The goal is always to be 100% compliant with the OEB’s requirements and standards. Audits are ongoing and continuous at E.L.K. ENERGY as in any utility company. Utility companies are held to a very high level of regulation and rightfully so. There will always be occasional power outages or flickers and E.LK. ENERGY is working with Hydro One to minimize these experiences. Please know that E.L.K. ENERGY is committed to providing customers with reliable, continual, and affordable electrical service as their #1 priority. Ron McDermott Chairman of the Board E.L.K. Energy Inc.
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Ontario farmers raise concerns about global food supply Russia-Ukraine War could massively disrupt the world’s food supply chain submitted to EFP The Russian invasion of Ukraine is threatening to jeopardize the global food supply chain, a risk that could impact the 2022 crop season, drive up prices in the short term, and lead to widespread famine in at-risk regions by next year, warn Ontario farmers. Today, the Grain Farmers of Ontario, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the Ontario Agri Business Association held a briefing for provincial and federal government officials to outline the risks and challenges facing farmers for the planting of the coming season, and
the impact the Russia-Ukraine War could have on Ontario’s food supply. The groups also discussed the impact of a rail strike in addition to the challenges. Farmers in Ukraine and Russia produce about a quarter of the world’s calories, with key regions in North Africa and the Middle East dependent on their production. But this supply chain has been significantly jeopardized by the tragic geopolitical events unfolding in Ukraine. This is forecast to result in a spike in food prices between eight and 22 per
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Ontario farmers raise concerns about global food supply... Continued from Page 4 cent over the coming months, and many agriculture economists are predicting famine in several African countries within the next 18 months. How policymakers, farmers and other stakeholders in the agriculture value chain respond to this crisis over the next few weeks is critical, and will determine how much food will be available in Ontario, Canada and around the world. It is vitally important that Ontario find ways to maximize its production of livestock feed and grain in the 2022 growing season, which will also require strategies to manage the shortfall in fertilizer that is expected to materialize because of sanctions against Russia. QUOTES “The Grain Farmers of Ontario stand with the people of Ukraine and the efforts Canada and its partners are making to restore peace in the region. We hosted this event today to share with policymakers the role Ontario’s grain production can make to help
address and alleviate the food supply concerns that are unfolding around the world. Farmers in Ontario take seriously their duty to produce food, and we wanted to raise the issues we face completing that task.”
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“The war in Ukraine is tragic, and OFA is united with our brethren Ukrainian farmers who have had their livelihoods ripped apart and lives put at risk. Ontario is Canada’s most productive region, and Ontario farmers are eager to do what is required to produce the food people rely on us to grow. But in light of these geopolitical matters, compounded by last year’s drought in Western Canada and South America, we can’t do it alone.”
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Council holds recessed meeting on potential Short Term Rental policy, licensing program by Sylene Argent On Monday evening, Essex Council reconvened to host the second-half of the meeting that began on Monday, March 7, meant to discuss possible regulations and Zoning By-law 1037 amendments to regulate Short Term Rentals (STRs) in the Town of Essex, in addition to possibly implementing a licensing system. The first meeting was recessed to allow additional time for the delegations who were not able to speak at the previous meeting. After spending nearly an hour-anda-half discussing the matter, and hearing from delegates, Councillor Jason Matyi put forward a motion that an open house be held to allow people an opportunity to express their opinions on STRs and the Town’s potential policy and licensing program. Council supported moving in this direction. At the March 7 meeting, Rita Jabbour, Manager of Planning Services, noted the proposed zoning amendments included adding a new definition for cabin and revising the definition of bed and breakfast dwelling and campground. It also included adding a definition and regulations for STRs as a dwelling or dwelling unit, exclusive of a bed and breakfast dwelling, used with or without supervision, for the rental accommodation of a person or persons for a period of 28 consecutive days or less, and licensed. The Town is also proposing a series of regulations, including that a STR be permitted in a single-detached dwelling in a residential or agricultural district, one STR in a single-detached dwelling or dwelling unit be permitted in a commercial district, and also be permitted in a cabin in Green District 1.2 and 1.5.
Also proposed is that an STR must be licensed through the Town of Essex, be a minimum of 100m from another property on which a SRU is located when in a residential district and provide one onsite parking space for each two bedrooms, and not be in a Secondary Dwelling Unit. The licensing could include completing an application form with supporting documents; payment of the applicable licensing fee; proof of insurance; a sketched floor plan and a sketched site plan depicting entrances and exits to and from the building, the use of each room; location of smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, and early warning devices; related site amenities, including other structures and campfire location; parking requirements and location, in accordance with the Zoning By-Law; proof of fire inspection; and any other requirements as may be reasonable and necessary. Licences are proposed to be valid for up to three-years, unless revoked or suspended. A fee, based on administrative costrecovery, will be presented to Council with the STR Licensing By-Law, but could be $180, with the current Fire Inspection Fee of $130.50. There is also a proposed demerit point system to encourage compliance with the licensing system. During the meeting, Council was scheduled to hear from several additional delegates. However, only two were available to voice opinions – possibly due to technical issues – which included they wanted to ensure the licensing program is fair, equitable, and realistic. Commenting on the proposed items,
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Council holds recessed meeting on potential Short Term Rental policy, licensing program... Continued from Page 6 Councillor Joe Garon voiced a few concerns, including with the 100m minimum distance between STR units, and the demerit point system as he thinks it can be taken advantaged of. Councillor Sherry Bondy said she heard concerns about the demerit points system, like noise, that the Town is not enforcing right now. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said the individuals who are opposed to the recommended policy are ferociously opposed, but seem to be smaller in number than those who have, or know someone who has, an STR. He said it seems the Town is going
through a lot of work to solve a small problem from a few bad operators. Councillor Morley Bowman noted the Town will have to increase its staffing to handle the enforcement of the policy. The licensing has to be fair and cover the Town’s costs. Councillor Jason Matyi asked if grandfathering is allowed, and if a date could be set. He noted the City of Windsor just passed a by-law that STRs had to take place in a primary residence, and wanted to avoided those displaced investors coming into Essex before the by-law is put in place. Jabbour noted that
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generally grandfathering becomes effective when the by-law is in place. Councillor Kim Verbeek said she sees the demerit point systems is a good thing as it is a way to address the poor operators. In addition, Mayor Richard Meloche said he believes the number of parking spaces needs to match the number of beds to a maximum of four. He was not sure if sewage was checked in areas depending on septic systems and if they are proper for an STR. He also wondered what the penalty would be if an operator did not license. He would also like to see STRs be licensed with different expiries at first, so renewals will not overwhelm staff in the future. Something has to be done, as there are residents who have had issues with some of the STRs, he said, adding a short-term rental association could be implemented to monitor issues along with the Town to ensure enforcement, possibly through a hotline. With Council moving to further host an open house in the near future, Lori Chadwick, Director of Planning Services, said her department could have the draft policy and licensing plan prepared prior to the event to gather public comment on it. Additional feedback on the proposed Zoning and licensing system for Short Term Rentals can be provided to Planning Services (519-776-7336 ext. 1128 or essexplanning@ essex.ca) or Legal and Legislative Services (519776-7336 ext. 1100 or 1101 clerks@essex.ca) by Friday, April 1, 2022.
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narrow 2-1 lead, while outshooting the Flags 2314. The Flags tied the game, early in the third period, with Nolan Farr scoring his second of the contest for the Flags. The tied score was short lived, however. The 73’s made the Flags pay, adding a pair of power-play goals, along with an insurance marker. With the three unanswered goals, Essex took the win with a final score of 5-2. Twenty-four hours later, the 73’s hit the road, travelling to Mooretown for Game 2 of the bestof-seven series. Like the game prior, the 73’s opened the scoring midway through the first period, as Jack Feurth fired a rocket on net. Closing out the frame, Mooretown was quick to generate energy and chances, and would be rewarded twice as they crashed the net and carried a 2-1 lead into the intermission. The Flags players continued to use their home ice and home crowd to their advantage, increasing their lead just over six-minutes
into the action. The 73’s responded just 20-seconds later, as Carson Noble blasted a shot through the sea of bodies. Closing out the frame, the teams exchanged goals and offensive zone chances, but Mooretown held a 6-3 lead. In the final period, Mooretown notched its seventh goal of the game, nearly six-minutes into the action, ending Knowles’ night for Essex. Rookie Adrian McBride held down the fort, not surrendering another goal, but despite his performance, the 73’s offense sputtered out as the club fell 7-3 in Game
2, while being outshot 4634. Through two games of action, there has been no love lost between the two teams. Both teams have not been shy to throw their body weight around and throw some punishing hits. Both teams have had their fair share of penalties called as well, combining for 114 penalty minutes, with each team registering some special team goals. Looking ahead, March 24, Mooretown visits Essex for a 7:30 p.m. puck drop, before Essex returns to Mooretown on March 26 for another 7:30 p.m. game start.
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Essex County Council notes for Wednesday, March 16 by Sylene Argent County gets update on WEOHT, approves ownership for a Mobile High Priority Community Clinic vehicle Members of Essex County Council were introduced to the Chairpersons of the Windsor-Essex Ontario Health Team (WEOHT), EMS Chief Bruce Krauter and Kristen Kennedy, in addition to Claudia den Boer, outgoing Chairperson. During the introduction, the CoChairpersons provided County Council with information on the recently approved Windsor-Essex Ontario Health Team. den Boer noted the local health team was formally approved by the province on February 10. She said members of the WEOHT were able to join Christine Elliott, Minister of Health and Deputy Prime Minister, for the official announcement. “We are making some tweaks, based on some of the feedback we received from the Ministry, and then COVID hit” den Boer said. “That actually required us to come together as a community in ways we have never really worked together before. I have to say…that has actually helped us to break down some of the barriers and find some new ways to connect with one another as providers across the community. That is really the intent of the Ontario Health Team strategy, to find new ways to do a better job to connect the health system and other partners and to provide a system
that is more easily navigable for our community.” As a result of the pandemic, she added, the team’s work resulted in a number of communities across the province being disproportionately impacted by COVID, with Windsor-Essex being one, and the last, of 16 identified. The WEOHT was encouraged to think of ways in which it could get into specific neighbourhoods, where there were a higher number of cases and positivity rates. The team organized a mobile clinic strategy, and went into those communities to provide vaccinations and testing, in addition to other means of support, such as referrals for mental health care or primary care needs. “This was actually a very successful strategy,” den Boer said. “We had numerous community providers [who] came together to support this work.” Part of the high-priority community work included with temporary foreign workers, and it will continue to be a priority moving forward. These specific neighbours are really in need, den Boer said. It was decided to build on that mobile clinic strategy to continue to provide education, wellness checks, and care. “We can bring a number of key supports right into neighbourhoods where populations are more vulnerable and at risk,” she said. In the last ten-months, that strategy was submitted to the Ministry, which
wanted health teams to increase overall access to primary and preventative care, mental health and addiction services, and access to care in the most appropriate setting. This was in addition to increasing access to surgeries, procedures, and diagnostic services to these communities. “We believe it was actually based on this strategy and the success of our work during COVID that the Ministry actually provided us with our approval to go forward,” she said. Now that the WEOHT is approved, it will be funded. It has $200,000 to spend from the province before March 31, and $925,000 between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023. “We will use this to bring a strategy to fruition,” den Boer said, noting the funding cannot be used for direct service care. Because of partnerships created across the community, she suspects there will be a number of in-kind services made available from a number of organizations. The WEOHT would like to utilize a large mobile clinic. Without this, it
will be limited to whatever permanent locations are available, she commented. She wanted approval from County Council to obtain title for the mobile clinic with the funds provided through the High Priority Community Lead Agency from the local branch of the CMHA. den Boer Also sought approval that the 2022-2023 Operational costs be fully covered by HPC/OHT funding streams, and the at the 2023-2024 Operational costs be embedded in the OHT budget. Essex Mayor Richard Meloche asked when the schedule would be working throughout the County and City. Krauter answered that the schedule for the high-priority community work comes from a partnership between EssexWindsor EMS and Erie Shores Healthcare, which created the Community Response and stabilization Team for COVID. Dates are scheduled and dates can be confirmed through referrals. He added the WEOHT has a
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County Council notes for Wednesday, March 16... partnership agreement with over 45 healthcare organizations and primary healthcare physicians. He added that around two-years ago, the LHIN gave way for the birth of Ontario Health and its health teams. Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald thanked the team for serving parts of her community that were identified as being in need over the pandemic, including ones focused on serving temporary foreign workers. She said she went to a few of the mobile clinics hosted within her municipality. “I saw the interaction with the people. It was amazing, and I was proud to be on the periphery and see it in action,” MacDonald said. “It is invaluable what went on and I think it only bodes well for the future.” Later in the meeting, Essex County Council authorized the Clerk and Warden to execute all documents necessary to take ownership and title of a Mobile High Priority Community Clinic vehicle, to be utilized by the High Priority Community Program or partners of the Windsor Essex Ontario Health Team. The Report to County Council on the matter notes in 2021, Windsor-Essex County received $1.2 million High Priority Community (HPC) Funding from the Province of Ontario, which was put in place to deliver key healthcare interventions to neighbourhoods disproportionately impacted by COVID across the region. A vehicle has been located and is available, is able to be retrofitted, meets the needs of the demographic
served, and is quoted to be within the approved surplus amount of the HPC funding. A local vendor, MRA Mobile Experiential, was contacted and CMHA is arranging to procure the asset. CMHA follows similar policies and practices as the County of Essex in procuring capital assets, the Report to County Council notes. The estimated cost of the mobile clinic is $400,000, including to purchase, retrofit, decal, and license. It has been determined that following a sole source procurement process is appropriate, as this asset is currently available and is a unique configuration and is a specialized piece of equipment. The HPC program suggested the title of the vehicle be put in the name of the Corporation of the County of Essex, as an asset of the Corporation, and be used for the services provided by HPC and/or the WEOHT. Ongoing costs of maintenance and repairs would be paid for by the County and invoiced to the HPC and/or WEOHT on a full-cost recovery basis. County supports City’s call for increased support for housing retention policies County Council supported correspondence from the City of Windsor, calling on senior levels of Government to increase support for housing retention policies, including, but not limited to, the creation of long-term sustainable funding envelopes to increase supply and to promote successful tenancies through increased
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supports and supportive housing programming. Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche said he is in favour of affordable housing. He believes the issue needs to be approached differently, as similar resolutions have been supported in the past. “We are not getting anywhere. We are falling behind, as far as I’m concerned, when it comes to affordable housing. Market conditions are not helping. Somehow, we need a different approach,” he said. Warden Gary McNamara said the issue is front and centre on the minds of those on County Council, as is ensuing affordability there. The County needs to continue to ask for this matter to be improved.
County supports participation in region-wide organics program County Council moved to advise the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) all Essex County municipalities will participate in a regional solution for the collection and processing of organic waste material from urban settlement areas, at a minimum, as part of the short-term processing contract commencing January 1, 2025 or immediately upon the expiration of a municipality’s existing waste collection contract. The Report to County Council notes at the October 20, 2021 meeting, Michelle Bishop, General Manager of EWSWA, was a delegate and provided background information on EWSWA’s Regional Food and Organics Waste Management Project. At the time, County Council learned the primary purpose of the project is to comply with Ontario’s Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement, “The Organics Provincial Policy Statement” or “OPPS”), which will require some municipalities in Essex-Windsor to achieve specific reduction and recovery target rates by 2025. Locally, the City of Windsor will need to provide curbside collection of food and organic waste to single family dwellings in an urban settlement area and achieve a target rate of reduction of 70 percent. Amherstburg, LaSalle, Leamington, and Tecumseh will need to provide collection through a public drop-off depot or community composting area or through curbside collection of food and organic waste to single family dwellings in an urban settlement area and achieve a target rate of reduction of 50 percent. Essex, Kingsville, and Lakeshore will not be required to achieve specific rates of reduction for food and organic waste, based on their populations and population densities.
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County Council notes for Wednesday, March 16... Through the work of a consulting firm that looked at the matter, it was suggested all eight communities be part of a regional solution. At that meeting, Essex County Council moved to consider a regional approach to the Food and Organics Waste Management Project as it relates to participation from municipalities and report its decision back to the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority no later than December 31, 2021. Subsequently, EWSWA’s administration team was directed to schedule presentations at each of the seven County municipalities and at the City of Windsor. Following up with those meetings in each regional municipality, the Report to County Council noted,
Amherstburg, Lakeshore, LaSalle, Leamington, and Tecumseh have all stated their support for a regional approach to food and organics waste management. In addition, Tecumseh Council also provided authorization for participation in a regional program. LaSalle Council also requested the EWSWA, with the County of Essex, begin investigating a comprehensive regional approach for the collection and management of waste, as well as organics and recyclables. Further, the Town of Essex resolution did not indicate support for the initiative, just received the presentation provided on the matter. Kingsville noted it did not wish to participate in a short-term service contract.
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Having received correspondence from the local municipalities, Birch said it was up to County Council to determine if it wanted to proceed on the matter as a regional approach or if County Council wanted to pass the information onto the EWSWA on behalf of those who wanted to participate. Sandra Zwiers, Director of Finance/ Treasurer, said a regionalapproach will provide for economies of scale. “This is a significant undertaking for the region, and doing it alone is not recommended,” she said, adding savings can be realized with larger participation in the program. She said there is a want to incentivize residents to participate in the organics waste program. “If we can link the garbage collection frequency to the organics and recycling frequencies, and perhaps dial-back the garbage collection and dial-up the other two, it will obviously incentivize folks to participate in the programs and sourceseparate at the residentiallevel.” Considering to
centralize garbage collection contracts would also have a similar potential for economies of scale, she added. With a ban on organics going into the landfill on the horizon, it is believed it would be prudent for all municipalities to participate to ensure any organics solution supports the entire region’s capacity needs, Zwiers said, adding there is concern that leaving some municipalities out exposes those municipalities to capital and operating risks to having to proceed with a standalone solution in the future. Zwiers said the regional solution for the organics program is the environmentally right thing to do, and aligns with the County’s energy plan goals. She added County Council has a number of options to consider moving forward. It could take the approach of ‘majority rules’ and send word to the solid waste authority that all municipalities See your store for details. New deals every week.
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will participate regionally, or suggest support for the municipalities that identified their wish to participate, and set aside the municipalities that currently choose not to. The County could leave the door open for those municipalities opting not to participate, but may change their mind in the years ahead. “There is an ability to be flexible,” she said. Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald believes the organics program is something all municipalities need to do.
“I feel strongly this is a really good initiative and it needs to be done as a whole. This will be our legacy for the future,” she said. Amherstburg Mayor Marc Bondy agreed with MacDonald. He said it is better for the region. “Together we achieve more.” Essex Mayor Richard Meloche said the dollars are allocated to each municipality, and are not County expenses. Right now, he said,
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County Council notes for Wednesday, March 16... Essex is not in a position to pay for the amount of funds it was told it would have to pay. It would rather pay it out, and put money away each year until the service is required. He believes the direction to come from Essex Council will be that it will wait and not be a part of it at the beginning. When EWSWA General Manager Michelle Bishop approached Essex Council on the matter last November, she noted EWSWA will not know
costs until it knows who is participating. She added when consulting firm Tetra Tech was conducting a peer review, it was asked to estimate costs on three alternatives. Based on that, for the first year in 2025, the estimate for the Town of Essex for composting at the Regional Landfill is $305,462. Anaerobic digestion at the Landfill would be $443,295. Anaerobic digestion at the Windsor Biosolid Processing Facility
would be $630,029. The chart showed the costs increasing per year. Bishop added Tetra Tech was also asked to review the EWSWA’s 15year forecast and estimate the cost of anaerobic digestion at the landfill, assuming a regional solution. In 2025, she said, there is an estimated increase of the EWSWA’s budget of around $7.5 million. Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos said County Council was trying to
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incorporate language into a motion that is contrary to language to resolutions received from municipalities that did not want to participate. He wondered if the question that should be asked is if garbage collection should be uploaded to the County first, and then go from there. Isolation and Recovery Centre discussion to continue April 6 At the March 2 meeting, Leamington Mayor, Hilda MacDonald, put forward a Notice of Motion that County Council discuss and debate the Isolation Recovery Centre (IRC) – as the City of Windsor will cease responsibility for the operation as of June 30 – and which level of government should apply to the federal government to operate the IRC for the coming year. Her resolution notes at least four County municipalities are home to temporary foreign workers. MacDonald said she has been in talks with the Ministry of Agriculture, the City of Windsor, and local CAOs on the matter. Someone needs to step up, once the City is no longer responsible for the IRC, she said. “I don’t believe we have the luxury of time
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anymore,” she commented, adding funding needs to be applied through the upper or lower tiers of the municipal-level of governance. She added all of the funding will come from the federal government, and was approved to the City of Windsor. Since the City no longer wants to offer the resource, it was felt it needs to be taken care of by the partners benefiting the most from its availability. “I can’t argue that point,” she said. “We need to move forward on this. They have basically written a manual on guidelines, policies, procedures, and processes, so it isn’t like anyone has to reinvent any kind of a wheel. It is just a matter of some oversight from the County.” To wait for a report would put everyone behind on the matter, she noted. She doesn’t believe “we are out of the woods yet,” as it pertains to COVID and the need for the IRC. She wanted the County of Essex to take over as the applicant for the funding, and go from there. Warden Gary McNamara noted the IRC is available. It will still be in the City of Windsor. Hotel operators agreed to maintain the 110 rooms to
support the centre moving forward, beyond the date. He said the funding is there. It is just a matter of needing a lead for the program. He supported MacDonald’s recommendation. CAO Mike Galloway said by the next County Council meeting there could be some resolution of the ongoing operation for the IRC. He requested staff be given the opportunity to continue that discussion and come back with a recommendation on who will continue the operation, funding application, and any other items that will be needed to be taken care of in relation to the IRC. MacDonald said she will not sit back and give up on the IRC. She said she would agree to the two weeks Galloway asked for, but is not something she was particularly pleased with. Council moved to defer the matter, with a report and recommendation to come forward at the next regular meeting, which will take place April 6.
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Essex Council Notes for Monday, March 21, 2022... municipal election. At the time, administration recommended adding internet voting as a method for advanced polling, and in-person only on election day. At that meeting, Council directed administration to further review, from a costing perspective, two additional options: Option A) all inperson voting on election day and during advanced polls to be hosted in each of the four wards. This is projected to cost $139,500. This was within budget. Option B) having voting stations in each of the four wards on election day, while using a hybrid of internet voting and in-person voting in each of the four wards for advanced ballot casting. This method is projected to cost $163,500; a surplus over budget of around $23,500. It was recommended the surplus be funded through the
Council Contingency Fund. Councillor Verbeek said she understands everyone in the municipality will receive an envelope in the mail with a secret code to vote via the internet, but worried it would have an environmental piece to it. She wondered if constituents could request the package to vote by internet, if they want to, instead of the Town mailing a package to every resident. Through either method chosen, the Town would have to send out voter information, Auger said, so an expense would incur either way. Councillor Garon asked how it could be ensured internet voting pins can only be used by one person. Auger said there is a two-step process, including an identifier number specific to the elector and then the individual will create a
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personal pin. Garon said he believes most individuals have concerns about security with the internet voting method. He also believes the timeframe the Town is proposing to host internet voting is way too long. According to the Report to Council, it notes the advance poll period for internet voting would commence at 12:00 a.m. on October 10, 2022 and end at 12:00 p.m. on October 21, 2022. He would also like to see the time allotted at the advanced polls extended. Auger said extending advance poll times is possible, but would need to be funded. Councillor Bondy would also like to see advanced polling hours extended as much as possible. She said it is imperative to get this election right. She also thinks security could be an issue with internet voting. She is against internet voting for the next election. Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman was in favour of internet voting to give people the most access to vote. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen agreed, noting the Town has an
obligation to maximize the voter turnout. He called those opposed to internet voting a Luddite, which Bondy later called a Point of Order on, noting it was a derogatory term. Councillor Vander Doelen first put forward a motion that the method of voting for the 2022 Essex Municipal Election include voting stations in each of the four wards on election day, while using a hybrid of internet voting and in-person voting in each of the four wards for
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advanced ballot casting. In a recorded vote, Vander Doelen, Councillor Morley Bowman, Bjorkman, were in support, and Mayor Richard Meloche, Bondy, Verbeek, Garon, and Councillor Jason Matyi were opposed. With three in support, the motion was defeated. Verbeek then moved the option of all in-person voting for advance polls and on election day, with extended advanced poll hours. Possible costing surplus will come from
the Council Contingency Fund. The authorizing bylaw will come before Council at the April 4 meeting for approval. “I think it is backwards to reject the dominant technology of our time as a means to vote,” Vander Doelen said.
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Essex Southpoint Ravens U12 Hockey International SilverStick Champions submitted to EFP From March 11-15, the Essex Southpoint Ravens U12 Hockey team travelled to Newmarket to participate in the International SilverStick Finals as a result of their previous SilverStick Qualifier tournament win in November. The Ravens players came out a little rusty in the opening game against the Burlington Eagles, but, eventually they found their way and skated away with a 4-0 win. Lucas O’Neil led the way with a pair of goals, while Austin Goudie and Derek Dunn added singles. Trent Chevalier earned the shutout. In Game 2, Essex faced the Centre Wellington Fusion. It was all business in this tilt as the Ravens iced a 8-1 victory. Goudie paced the attack notching a hat trick with singles going to Kayden Cook,
Nash Fuerth, Maxim Pyne, AJ Youssef, and Dunn. Kevin Ondic earned the win. Next, the Ravens faced the host team - Newmarket Renegades. This contest was completely one sided as the Ravens breezed to an 8-0 win not allowing a single shot on net. Fuerth sniped a hat trick while O’Neil, Ben Liebrock, Pyne, Jonathan Recker, and Joseph McLeod added singles. Chevalier earned his second shutout of the tourney. Monday morning the Ravens continued round robin play against the Leaside Flames. By now, the team was playing like a well oiled machine and easily won this contest with a final score of 8-1. Goudie fired in a pair with O’Neil, Liebrock, Pyne, Fuerth, Isaiah Georges, and Nathan Marius rounded out the scoring. Ondic secured the win.
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On Monday night, the Ravens played the Welland Tigers in the semi final. 40 seconds into the game Youssef won a face-off, sent the puck back to Fuerth, who weaved to the slot and roofed his snapshot to take the lead. In the second period Dunn found a loose puck and his shot found the five hole to double the lead. Welland scored to get within one. Two minutes into the third period, Tyler Thomas took a shot from out front that was blocked, but Cook found the carom and ripped his shot in off the post. Two-minutes later Fuerth dug the puck out of the corner and scored to put the Ravens up by three. With nine minutes remaining in the game, Brayden Foster passed to Liebrock, who hit O’Neil in full stride as he split the Welland defence and scored to increase the lead for the Ravens. Welland added a goal but Essex skated to a well earned 5-2 win. Chevalier secured the win with key saves throughout. On Tuesday, the Ravens were up against the Sarnia Sting in the Championship
game. It was a very spirited contest with both teams taking a few penalties as each side tried forcing themselves on the other. With 6:31 left in the second period, Fuerth stopped a clearing attempt and ripped his shot on net. His shot was stopped, but the rebound landed on the stick of Youssef, who made no mistake and tapped it home to take the lead. The Ravens controlled most of the play and held a strong shot advantage but the score remained 1-0 until late into the third period. With 5:51 remaining, while short handed, Kayden Cook tipped the puck to Derek Dunn who rifled his shot in, five hole, to increase the lead. Sarnia was unable to muster any sort of comeback as the Ravens watched the final seconds tick away and they swarmed their goalie in a well deserved 2-0 victory. Trent Chevalier stopped everything thrown his way as he earned his third shutout. Six games, six wins, and the Essex Southpoint Ravens U12 returned home as International SilverStick Champions.
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by Sylene Argent Area residents were given the opportunity to lace up their skates at the Essex Centre Sports Complex last Wednesday and skate free of charge,
as provincial NDP candidate Ron LeClair hosted an open skate session. The event hosted in Essex was part of a threesession series, which also
took place in LaSalle and Lakeshore last week. Taking advantage of March Break, and looser COVID-19 restrictions, LeClair said the skate session was a great opportunity to get out in the community and offer something for area youths to do. “People are itching to get out and do things,” LeClair said. “This was just a great opportunity to present to the community.” On his pathway to candidacy, LeClair has always focused on youths and children as a former Windsor police officer. Having activities readily
available to them keeps their minds engaged, keeps their body healthy, and leads to that fabric that makes a community, he added. “It is a small thing,
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Conc 6, Pt Lot 1 Town of Lakeshore 0 Rochester Townline (corner of Auction Sideroad, south of Hwy. 401) REG 52.71 workable acres, Brookston clay soil Tiled, Crop rotation has been soy beans/corn/winter wheat Vacant farmland, no current leases OWNER: Robert Rivest Farms Ltd. Conc 7, Pt Lot 12 Town of Lakeshore 0 Rochester Townline (south of County Road 42) IRREG 72.06 workable acres, Brookston clay soil Tiled, Crop rotation has been soy beans/corn/winter wheat Vacant farmland, no current leases OWNER: Robert Rivest Farms Ltd.
The successful tenderer(s) will take possession on closing. TERMS OF TENDERS: Sealed tenders being submitted, the tendered price and contact information will be received by the undersigned until 12:00 pm on March 31, 2022 with the vendor not obligated to accept the highest or any tender. No deposit is required with the tender, but the successful tenderer will be required to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale without conditions, except as to title by April 11, 2022 and submit a deposit of $10,000.00 payable to “William Good Professional Corporation, In Trust” at that time. Transaction is to close on or before April 14th, 2022 with vacant possession on that date. The property is being sold in an “as in” condition. Interested parties may contact the undersigned to obtain any further information. WILLIAM A. GOOD Barrister and Solicitor 50 Queen Street South Tilbury, ON N0P 2L0 tel. (519)682-3100 e-mail: will@jutraslawoffice.com
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Of Tractors, Implements & Misc, held at 1824 Lakeshore Road 215, South Woodslee, for Paul & Mary Jane Chevalier Auction Begins to Close: Friday, April 1 at 6:00 pm Tractors: White Workhorse 6215 – 4WD, duals all around, triple remotes, 4832 hours; White 2-135, 2615 hours on tact (may not be accurate); Cockshutt 1755 dsl, open station, 2638 hrs; Ford 3600 gas, open station, 4084 hrs Equipment: Salford Triple K 22’ cultivator; White 285 – 20’ shank cultivator; 24’ manual fold leveler; Cropbuster 3800 notill drill, 20’, with coulter cart, used only for wheat; Hardi sprayer 45’ manual fold boom, 500 gal tank; White Overum 6 furrow plow, automatic reset; 3 ph deep ripper 10’; 8’ scuffler; V-blade; 400 bu. Gravity wagon with seed auger; few misc. items. Preview: Saturday, March 26 from 10:00 to 3:00. For Catalogue & Bidding go to jacobauctions.hibid.com. If you need assistance with online bidding, please call Jacob Auctions Ltd. at 519-348-9896 Proprietors: Auctioneers:
Paul & Mary Jane Chevalier 519-723-4810 David Jacob 519-348-9896 Jack Morris 519-687-2530
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Retirees’ Social Club celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef dinner by Sylene Argent Members of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club celebrated the luck of the Irish last Thursday afternoon by hosting a corned beef luncheon. The event marked the first time members were able to host a fundraising luncheon for the community since they
held a turkey dinner this past holiday season. Betty Lou Frith, Executive Director for the Essex Retirees’ Social Club, noted the St. Patrick’s Day themed luncheon featured a heaping plate of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots. The event turnout was
good, Firth said, adding some individuals even offered a donation without taking a plate, as they were not a fan of corned beef. Fundraising for the club is tremendously important right now, Frith noted. Over the pandemic, the club has not been able to organize
NPD candidate hosts free March Break skate... Continued from Page 15
Though the skate sessions were meant to provide a way for youths to have some fun, LeClair took the time to briefly introduce himself to the community members, who came out to participate and get involved. LeClair was nominated as the Essex NDP candidate for the upcoming federal election in mid-February. “What I bring to the table as a candidate is a strong sense of community, a long history of dedication to community service. I think people are appreciative of that. I’m clearly doing this because I care about our community, I care about Essex as a Riding and the people [who] live in it.” The NPD, he said, primarily focuses on policies and how they affect people. LeClair is looking forward to the
writ to drop. “I’m primarily focused on those issues that affect people the most,” he said. That includes education and healthcare. He added the cost for gas is a hot issue currently. The driver of that, he said, is the invasion of Ukraine. Other provinces that have regulations have seen some success in modifying or smoothing those significant jumps that occur, for instance, holiday weekends. Earlier this month, the NDP introduced its Fairness in Petroleum Products Pricing Act, which is aimed at requiring the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to regulate the retail price and wholesale mark-up of petroleum products in Ontario.
programs and events as it would normally. Members are looking forward to, hopefully, hosting more community events in the future as a way to raise funds needed to maintain its facility. Recently, the club had to install two new roof-top furnaces and order a commercial-grade dishwasher, on top of regular expenditures. In addition to hosting special events,
the club’s members are also looking forward to getting involved in indoor activities. Currently, members can take part in Bingo sessions and the club has recently started back with Pepper and Pokeno games. Through most of the pandemic, the Essex Retirees’ Social Club continued to offer a congregate meals program, though it was halted briefly and was
presented only in a takeout form for a period of time during the pandemic. The Essex Retirees’ Social Club always welcomes new members, and encourages those individuals who would like to get involved, or would help to plan events and fundraisers, to join them. Those who would like to learn more can contact Frith at the centre at (519) 776-6689.
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Four tips for staying healthy this spring Many of us are venturing out of our homes more often as the weather improves, trying to get back to some kind of normal. This means it’s important to do everything we can to stay healthy for an enjoyable season. Here are some tips to remember: 1. Power your body with a balanced diet. What we put in our body fuels us and helps protect us. When times are tough it’s important to go easy on yourself and make
time for what you enjoy, but when it comes to food, remember to balance out those indulgences with more nutritious options. Fresh fruits and veggies are available throughout the season, so be sure to take advantage of them, and remember to include whole grains and lean proteins. 2. Get enough exercise. Moving our bodies is great for boosting immunity and mood. Whether you prefer the
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gym or walking around the block, the key is to have regular physical activity. If you need a boost to get started, try something new like pickleball or paddleboarding. Try partnering up with a friend or family member to get some quality time together and maintain motivation. 3. Visit your doctor. Many of us have neglected regular checkups and doctor’s visits during the pandemic. But staying on top of these can make sure you’re healthy and able to fight off colds and viruses. Check that your vaccines are up to date, that any bloodwork required is being done and that you
have a time booked for your physical. Don’t forget to make appointments with specialists, like your therapist or dermatologist. 4. Drink fresher water. Canadian private and public drinking water supplies are generally of excellent quality. However, whether it’s supplied by a municipal system or a private water well, water can carry contaminants that are harmful or cause the water to taste off. Use a DIY at-home test kit from My Water Quality to make sure your water is pure. Simply follow the instructions and use the courier service that is included with the testing
kit to ship your sample to an accredited laboratory. An easy-to-read report card will arrive within five to 20 days and provide you
with all the results. Find more information at myqualitywater.ca.
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includes parents, grandparents, siblings and other caregivers. Follow local public health guidance. Regardless of you or your child’s vaccination status, you and your family should continue to follow local public health advice and guidance. Find more information at canada.ca/covid-vaccine
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Birthday Marion M i Fuerth F th ((Larke) (L k ) Marion was born in Kent County on March 28, 1927. She taught school in Anderdon before marrying Robert Fuerth in 1950. They raised a family of seven on their dairy farm near Woodslee. She was active in Good Luck WI and St. Johns Parish. A loyal servant of the Lord, she is treasured, admired and loved by her family and a multitude of friends. She will celebrate with family at a later date.
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RIDEOUT, Sandra Ann - Passed away peacefully at Erie Shores Hospice on March 15, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Michael Rideout “Eddie Reed” (2015) and she will be remembered by his daughter, Timarie Rideout (Shawn). Sister of Bob Lawrenson (Jennifer) and sister-in-law of Shirley Orr (late Gord), June Musycsyn (Mike) and late Joey. Predeceased by her parents Allan and Elaine Lawrenson. Best friend and “sister” of Penny Stein (George) and family. Sandy will also be remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sandy loved the great outdoors, camping and all sports, especially her Detroit Red Wings, Lions and Tigers! She was a dedicated employee at Paul Davis (Essex) and was loved by her work family. She will be missed by all. Following Sandy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sandy’s memory to Erie Shores Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation First (Essex) 519-398-9188. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.cremationfirst.ca.
Many parents are worried about their children under five who can’t get a COVID-19 vaccine yet. Here are some tips to help keep little ones safe: Practice personal prevention. When you or anyone in the family is with others outside of your immediate household, wear a well-fitting and constructed mask (preferably a medical mask or respirator such as an N95 or KN95), keep physically distanced, consider gathering outdoors and find ways to improve ventilation when indoors. Get everyone else vaccinated. Make sure everyone else in the family who is eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 has been vaccinated, including receiving a booster dose when eligible. This
What’s Going On... MARCH 30 - THE ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING at 7:30pm - Essex Retirees’ Centre. Speaker Barb Morden. We will have a seed-only exchange. MARCH 31 -ESSEX & COMMUNITY HISTORICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY AGM: at 6:30pm. 18 Gordon Avenue, Essex (Side Door) All Welcome! For info: 519-962-9597. APRIL 1 PASTA TAKEOUT ONLY DINNER - from 5 - 6:30pm at St. Paul’s Church, Essex. Enter through the church and feel free can bring your own containers. APRIL 9 SPRING MARKET - at St. Paul’s Church, 92 St Paul Street., Essex. From 10am - 2pm with local vendors. APRIL 13 ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W., Essex, 2-7pm. To book an appointment: www.blood.ca OR 1-888-2-DONATE.
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HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Look us up on social media for updates.
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519-776-4255 Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
Please join us each Sunday at 10am inperson, or online. Visit www.essexcrc.ca for a link to our social media page for upcoming services, information, and updates. At this time, we cannot offer nursery supervision or Sunday school. GEMS & Cadets meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 -8:00pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 are invited to attend. Come for fun and fellowship as we get to know each other and the Lord through Bible studies and games. Enjoy our ‘Take-a-book-Leave-a-book’ library located in front of the church.
Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
We invite you to worship with us on this fourth Sunday of Lent at 10:30am, as Major Jim Hann speaks on “ His Hands and Feet.” Covid restrictions have been lifted. We have started our Income Tax Return program for low income families, at no charge. Call the office at: 519-776- 4628 for information. Bible Study on the book of Luke is at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays. All are welcome to attend.
If you require assistance from our Food Bank at 26 Talbot St. South, please call the office. Donations of non perishable items are gratefully accepted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 9am and 2 pm. Please continue to pray for our sick and shut-ins, and for the people of Ukraine.
Essex United Church
Join us on Sunday, March 27 at 10:30 am for our Worship Service for the fourth Sunday in Lent. Everyone is welcome on this very important journey. Keep up to date on our website: essexunitedchurch.ca. Also, you can join us on our social media. The Essex Food Bank is open - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 11:45am. The Food Bank phone number is: 519-776-4070.
Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news Essex St. Vincent de Paul is collecting non-perishable items during Lent. Please drop off at the entrances to Holy Name of Jesus Church. All parishes and halls in the Diocese of London are now open to full capacity. No reservations required. Please remain wearing masks. The office is now open from Tuesday to Friday 9am - 5pm. For information, visit our website. There are great Lenten resources for all ages on our website under Resources. The CWL Indoor Yard Sale is Saturday, April 30 at Holy Name Church hall from 8am - 2pm. Please drop off donations by Friday, April 29. Proceeds go to Northern Missions, local food banks, Holy Name Church school. Please remove all winter decorations
from loved ones graves by March 31st at all cemeteries. Save the date for St. Mary’s 175th Anniversary on Sunday, June 5th. More details to come. For up to date news, please visit our website at: centralessexcatholic.dol or find us on social media.
Trinity Anglican Church Our thoughts and prayers are extended to Rev.’d Gomes and Sandy on the loss of Sandy’s mother. Rest in peace Augusta Santos. Please pray for the people of Ukraine who have lost so much. We will collect diapers, baby wipes, Children’s tylenol, regular tylenol, feminine hygiene products on Sunday, March 27th. All will be shipped by plane to aid those in Ukraine. In support of the Ukrainian people, our cross is draped with the flag colours of that country and sunflowers, their national flower sit at the base of the cross. The Diocese is accepting money for the humanitarian Aid. All will be truly appreciated. A collection jar is at the back of the church. Tax receipts upon request. Please put your name and address and/or your envelope number with your donation. Study group - “First Light” Jesus and the Kingdom of God is on Wednesdays at 7pm. Please bring your pen and paper, bible (we have some at the church if you don’t have one), and a desire to strengthen your faith. All are welcome. We are asked by the Diocese to continue wearing masks. We will continue with Covid protocols. We welcome all to join us in worship on Sunday at 9:15am with Rev.’d Hilton Gomes.
Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman
Worship Service this Sunday, March 27th at 10am with Rob Cornies bringing the message. The following Sunday, April 3, Linda Hollingsworth will be with us. Lenten prayer meeting is every Wednesday at 11am. Maudy Thursday, April 14 is a traditional Passover meal, hosted by Mike Hunter at 6pm. Good Friday service is April 15th at 10am, led by Linda Hollingsworth. Please remember to pray for the many in our community who are ill, those in nursing homes, the country of Ukraine, and our fellow citizens in Wheatley.
Bethel-Maidstone United Thank you to everyone that helped with our fundraiser to support a local family, after their house fire and to Josh’s No Frills for their donation of vegetables for our Irish Stew. Please join Rev. Paul Rodey Sunday mornings at 10am, as he leads us through the Season of Lent. Please continue to wear
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Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Carl will lead the service. A video Service is available on our website. A copy of our Bulletin is also available.The wepastbsite address is www. woodsleepastorcharge.ca. “Count Our Blessings during the Forty Day of Lent” sheets are available in the hall. Follow along and participate in saving coins. Bring your donations on Easter Sunday to be given to our Mission and Service Fund. Coffee or tea is being serve every Sunday after the Sunday Service.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church submitted by Sandra Lypps
We have returned to in-person worship on Sundays at 11am. We look forward to seeing you! Check out the Lenten engagement displays on our lawn. We will continue to add new displays each week and during Holy Week, with invitations to education and reflection. Our next takeout only pasta dinner will take place on Friday, April 1 from 5 - 6:30pm, please enter through the church and feel free to bring your own containers. Our first market of the year will take place on Saturday, April 9 from 10am - 2pm. For more information, about what is happening at St Paul’s, visit our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org) and social media for updates. You can reach us at 519-776-7711.
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Winners of the Pepper night, last week were: Cathy Dewhurst with high score, Georgette Nadeau with 7 Peppers, and Gladys Shura with low score.
Antioch Christian Ministries Submitted by Karen Chaulk
Antioch Church invites you to join them for their Sunday Services at 10am - Children’s Ministry Classes are available during service for ages 18 month - Grade 6, beginning at 10:30am. Youth meet Friday’s at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm). Young Adults meet every other Saturday at 7:30pm. For more information about other meetings and service times please go to antiochcanada.ca
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Frank Causarano announced as Ontario Party provincial candidate for Essex Riding
Long-time Kingsville/Leamington resident and business owner, Frank Causarano, has been acclaimed as the official Ontario Party candidate for the position of Member of Provincial Parliament for the Riding of Essex in the upcoming June 2, 2022 Election.
Causarano is a 39-year-old entrepreneur, business owner, and is a dedicated husband and father of a beautiful five-year-old daughter. Causarano is active in the community through his family’s business of over 40 years that he leads with his wife, Marlene. He has assumed several local board positions that focus on small and medium business, such as True Kingsville, and is active in community donations and fundraising with Churches, multiple area schools, and grassroots fundraising. New to politics, Causarano provides a fresh perspective with his business and community experiences, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork approach. He is supportive of multiple local BIAs and Chambers of Commerce, and is actively communicating with business leaders, religious leaders, and citizens concerned with the direction of our Province. He is familiar and concerned with the current issues affecting families and businesses especially in the Essex County Region, which have borne the brunt of the
pandemic regionally if not the most in North America. In his personal life, Causarano is an active sport fisherman, committed to health and wellness, and a conservationist, who is very engaged in environmental preservation and understands current clean water and flooding concerns, in addition to the housing crisis affecting his riding and the region. Causarano has a strong political message for the residents of Essex: “Our fundamental Freedoms are being infringed upon, the cost of living has become unbearable, and our healthcare system is [in] need of additional and expanded resources. I plan to fight for the constituents of Essex and hold those responsible to account and address policies affecting these issues” Causarano will fight for your right to freedoms, fiscal security, and a functional and sustainable health system. The Ontario Party’s six foundational pillars are: family and faith, freedom and fiscal responsibility, truth and transparency.
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Essex-Southpoint U10 Finalists at International Silver Stick Tournament
Memories of a 1954 Ford sedan
1954 Ford with happy couple in sales brochure.
Don McArthur of Wasaga Beach, Ontario, remembers his first car: “Hi Bill. It was my ’54 Ford Customline 4-door sedan, Fordomatic, black with a white top, and blue interior with a beautiful dark blue dash. I think it had about 75,000 miles on it and all it needed was a muffler. “I bought it for $200 in October 1962 from my cousin’s husband, George Cushnie, who worked at the Ford plant in Oakville. He had just bought a light green ’54 Ford Country Sedan station wagon. The overhead valve engine in the wagon (available only in U.S. that year) was not satisfactory but my flathead V8 was perfect and you had to go to the back and listen to the exhaust to make sure it was running. “I only kept my ’54 for six months because the right rear fender had been smashed and never repaired and got very rusty. I probably would have had it fixed except that the front fenders were also quite rusty above the headlights and the rocker panels weren’t good either. “I replaced it with a ’56 Dodge Regent 4-door sedan with six cylinders and Powerflite transmission in gorgeous red and white. The Dodge wasn’t as peppy as my Ford but rode and drove better.” Ford’s automatic transmission (Fordomatic) contact@essexfreepress.com came out in 1951, soon followed by power steering issuu.com/essexfreepress and power brakes. I remember my mother in 1954 saying: “What will they think of next?” I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.
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submitted to EFP The Essex-Southpoint U10 hockey team travelled to Newmarket last weekend to take part in the 35th Annual International Silver Stick Tournament. The first game of the tournament was against Georgina Blaze, early Saturday morning. The Blaze came out strong scoring the first two goals, but the U10 squad quickly woke up. Conner Blain, assisted by Jackson Root, scored shorthanded at the end of the first period to make it 2-1. Two more goals in the second and a sweet glove save from Goaltender Keegan Pope kept Essex-Southpoint in the game. Brody Church added another short-handed goal in the third period for a 4-2 final. That evening, Essex-Southpoint came out hot against Quinte West. Strong play from the defense, Lyle Fleming, Brody Church, Brady George, Jackson Root, Ashton Drozdz, and Russell Colenutt handed Quinte West its first lost of the season. Zander Cook, Carter Demant, and Drake Pernal all contributed goals to the 10-3 final. Sunday brought an easy win against the Newmarket Renegades (12-2). Jordyn Lefaive’s persistence paid off with a one-timer goal in the first period.
Christian Rutgers and Conner Blain teamed up assisting each other with hat tricks. A Monday morning win against Woodstock (8-3) kept Goaltender Owen Tavares’s winning streak alive and saw Ben Macquarrie score. The team advanced to the Semi-finals that evening against Centre Wellington, who proved to be a tough opponent. After two periods of play, the score was 4-2 for the Essex-Southpoint team. Eddie Zieba’s strong physical presence shut the opponent down and the final score remained 4-2. Tuesday morning Essex-Southpoint faced off against Owen Sound for the championship. Strong defensive play from both teams kept the game scoreless during the first period. Essex-Southpoint was first to score in the second period, but Owen Sound responded with two quick goals. Late in the second, Brady George passed to Blain who scored to tie the game. After a hard-fought third period, the Essex-Southpoint U10 lost 4-2 in the finals. Congratulations to the U10 team on their hard work, dedication, and being tournament Finalists!
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U14 Ravens Finalists at International Silver Stick the finals slip away, winning with a final score of 5-2. On to the finals! Monday’s finals had Essex playing Barrie, a team well known to the kids from previous tournaments. The Ravens battled hard in this one, even holding a 2-1 lead at one point. However, the talented Barrie squad eventually wore down a Raven team that had played six games in our days. The final score was 4-2 for Barrie. While the banner may say ‘Finalist,’ rather than ‘Champion,’ these kids showed hustle, heart, perseverance, and determination beyond anything, anyone could imagine. Each player had a moment or more where he accomplished
submitted to EFP Over March break, the U14 Essex Ravens travelled to Newmarket for the International Silver Stick tournament. Attracting an eight team field, representing the top teams in the province, the Ravens knew every game would require their best effort. In the first game, against powerhouse Georgina, an undermanned Ravens team lost their Captain, Owen Sadler, to injury. The game ended in a 4-4 tie. Heading in to Sunday’s schedule, of two games with only 12 skaters, the boys needed to pull out all the stops and play smart hockey. Sunday’s first game against Newmarket witnessed the
something he never believed he was capable of. Every ounce of effort was left on the ice. Kudos to the following players who played together as a team as well as any team could: Marshall Rocheleau, Reed VanderVecht, Ethan Barnewell, Caleb Cavanagh, Gavin Pyne, Sean Wilson, Carson Koehler, Jack James, Ethan O’Neil, Hudson Diemer, Jesse Chadwick, Owen Sadler, Ben Fuerth, Logan Lefaive, and Braeden Cavanagh. Your disappointment will gradually be replaced by pride, pride in and effort for an entire weekend of games that won’t soon be forgotten.
Raven’s playing a near perfect game skating to a 3-0 victory. In the second game of the day, against a strong Orillia squad, the Ravens continued to hustle and commitment to defense that resulted in a 4-1 win and a spot in the semi-finals. In the final round robin game, the Ravens played against Bradford. Regardless of already earning a spot in the semi finals, the boys did not slow down as they clinched a 8-1 victory. Finishing 3-0-1 in pool play secured first place and a same day second match up with Bradford. An energized Bradford team came back to battle. However, the Essex kids would not let the opportunity of making
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Ministry of Housing announces nearly $20M to build 61 new affordable homes locally...
way our National Housing Strategy continues to ensure no one is left
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behind,” Hussen stated. The first project, located at 310 Sherk
Street in Leamington, will be managed by the Bridge Youth Resource Centre and will consist of eight units for young adults, women, Indigenous people, and Black Canadians. “The Municipality of Leamington is always appreciative of funding that improves the quality of life for its residents. The Bridge Youth Resource Centre has been a tremendous resource for vulnerable young people in our community since they opened their doors. Providing monies for valuable
assets in Canadian communities is money well spent,” Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald stated. “We are grateful to have been included in CMHC’s Cities Stream of the RHI funding through the City of Windsor to allow our organization the opportunity to provide affordable housing to those who need it most. We are also thankful for the support of the project from the Municipality of Leamington and the County of Essex. We have seen first-hand the challenges our youth
face in finding local housing options. Through this initiative, we are continuing the work to support our youth in reaching their potential as well as achieve our strategic vision goals. This project is part of a larger tiny home initiative to create a safe and inclusive community that extends to service other population groups, including young adults, women, seniors, Indigenous people, and Black Canadians,” Krista Rempel, Executive Director of The Bridge Youth Resource Centre, added. The second project, to be operated by Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation, will be located at 462 Crawford Street in Windsor. The 15 units will be targeted to young adults, those living with physical disabilities, Indigenous people, and Black Canadians. The third project will also be operated by the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation and will be located at 3351 Bloomfield in Windsor. The project will create approximately 12 units, including for Indigenous people, women and children, Black Canadians, those experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness, those with physical disabilities, and racialized groups. All three projects are expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2022. Two additional projects, led by the Caldwell First Nation, will build 26 units for members of the Caldwell First Nation. The units will be a mix of townhomes and fourplexes for seniors and other members of the community. Both projects are expected to be complete by summer 2022. “I have gratitude as Caldwell First Nation was included in this initiative
and now can begin to build energy efficient sustainable housing for our citizens and future generations. Caldwell First Nation is the process of creating an urban First Nation within the boundaries of the Municipality of Leamington. Our citizens now have the opportunity to reside in safe and energy efficient sustainable homes. Meeting our community needs by providing affordable sustainable housing to meet the needs of growing families is important to leadership, this initiative is much appreciated,” Chief Mary Duckworth, Caldwell First Nation, stated. New investments under the Rapid Housing Initiative will create thousands of good jobs in the housing and construction sector, grow the middle class, and build back stronger communities, while getting us closer to our goal of eliminating chronic homelessness in Canada. “Before the pandemic began, there were over 5,000 families on the waiting list for affordable housing in Windsor and Essex County. Creating housing rapidly to address this generational challenge is a priority for our government. This new funding will provide immediate support to build safe and stable housing for our most vulnerable neighbours, “Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh, stated. The RHI is a $2.5 billion program to help address urgent housing needs of vulnerable Canadians, especially in the context of COVID-19, through the rapid construction of over 10,000 units of affordable housing.