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EPS encouraging students and families to read for fun
A LOOK INSIDE Essex County Council notes - March 17 PAGE 3 ______________ Kingsville Council endorses School Safety Zone at Gosfield North Public School PAGE 8 _______________ Youth Climate Action Committee gathers for first virtual planning session PAGE 11 _______________ Réseau-femmes available to help francophone women in poor domestic situations PAGE 14 _______________ Kick the ball down the calendar for local soccer clubs in Essex County PAGE 22 _______________
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submitted to EFP Photos submitted by EPS Reading is good for us in so many ways. Reading can allow us to embark on wonderful adventures, learn about innovations, or simply make us laugh. Essex Public School (EPS) staff members encourage all students to make time for reading. At least 20-minutes each night. You can encourage a reluctant reader to read by introducing a rule that you meet at least once a night for 20-minutes, and you will
share the time reading together. The strategy of “I read to you, you read to me” is helpful to encourage your child to read with you. Be mindful of the following helpful tips as well: • Choose a book at your child’s reading level (not too easy, not too hard). • Encourage him/her to sound out words and try his/her best, then help when he/she is unsure. • Make reading fun! Your child will be more likely to participate if reading is
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enjoyable and a time you share together! Recently EPS students and staff members dressed up as their favourite character from a book or novel they read and enjoyed. We had so many creative outfits, and engaged in wonderful discussions with our students about why they connected with that character. It was so very obvious that the love of reading is alive and well at EPS! #Phoenix Proud
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Surplus OPP cell phones donated to Victim Services agencies submitted to EFP Photo submitted Ontario Provincial Police West Region Headquarters is donating over 200 surplus cell phones to eleven Victim Services agencies across Southwestern Ontario. The donated cell phones will support victims of crime and vulnerable people in crisis who may not have access to or may not be able to safely use their own cell phone. The donated cell phones will also support a victims’ safety plan and lessen revictimization by helping to prevent isolation. A cell phone ensures that a victim or vulnerable person will have a means of communication to ensure their ongoing access to support services, referrals and medical care as needed. The phone also allows police to maintain contact with a victim to keep them updated during an
investigation, the ensuing court process or to call 911 in an emergency. West Region H e a d q u a r t e r s administrative staff securely wiped all existing data from the phones prior to donation. The agencies receiving the phones will cover the costs associated with cell phone service. The OPP phones were made surplus after members
received new models. Victim Services of Windsor-Essex County will receive cell phone donations along with agencies serving Bruce, Grey and Perth, ChathamKent, Elgin, Huron County, MiddlesexLondon, Oxford County, Sarnia-Lambton, Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk/New Credit, and Wellington
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by Sylene Argent County Council to ask Province to create levelplaying field for wine industry County Council moved to support Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos’s motion that will call on the Province to create a levelplaying field and provide Ontario’s entrepreneurial wine industry with opportunities to invest more in innovation and job creation, while providing consumer choice and convenience for the purchase of Ontario Wine. Santos raised the issue at the previous County Council meeting, through a Notice of Motion. Further to Santos’s motion, County Council will urge the Province to eliminate the 6.1 percent tax that is supplied to VQA in the 2021 budget; enable Ontario wines to offer direct delivery, with margin, to grocery stores; establish a long-term VQA wine support program at
the LCBO to increase shelf space for these wines; and eliminate import taxes on 100 percent Ontario VQA wines. A letter outlining the aforementioned recommendations will be circulated to Niagara and Prince Edward Counties, MPP Taras Natyshak and MPP Rick Nicholls, the Premier, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural affairs. Santos said the Notice of Motion was meant to protect the wine sector across the region. He added, in terms of trying to balance the playing field for wines – and when looking at how competitive the market is – there are different programs that are providing a relief through rebates to wineries, especially around the import taxes, that allow that rebate to be reinvested into local wineries. He said the import tax represents 35 percent of
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the tax, on top of additional fees they are responsible for. This type of help, Santos said, would be welcome. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting start time changed for next Term of Council At the March 3 County Council meeting, a question was raised regarding as to whether meetings could begin at 6pm instead of 7pm. In order to officially change meeting starttimes, the Procedural Bylaw would need to be amended through a majority Council vote. Discussion last Wednesday noted this could be done at the following meeting, if desired. Since the previous meeting, a survey was sent out to members of County Council, to ascertain if there would be any issue with moving the meeting time an hour earlier, Mary
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Birch, Director of Council and Community Services, said. As a result, she noted two members indicated there would be issues with them being able to attend an earlier meeting start on time. This may be an issue County Council may want to hold off on and consider it at the end of this Term of Council, so it could be in place for the next term, Birch suggested. LaSalle Mayor, Marc Bondy, said he brought the question forward. He said he did not want to put anyone in danger of not making the meetings, and was not sure it would be fair to vote on the matter at that time, if there were two members of County Council who could not make the earlier meeting start work. He thought Continued on Page 6
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It may be a little too early for most of us to break out the shorts and t-shirts, but man, does it ever feel good to see the sunshine. On Saturday, we officially welcomed spring. This time of the year is always a breath of fresh air, as most of us are fed up with the cold, damp, and gloom of the winter months. Spring this year, however, is particularly exciting as we are still following regulations, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the nicer weather gives us a chance to explore our backyards. Last year, we had a fairly mid winter, but the winter did not let up until we were well into spring. We had snow on May 8 of last year (I know the date because I was so mystified at the weather, I took photos to document it), and I hope that will not be a repeat for this year. It is amazing how great the sun can make us feel. At least, I can certainly feel a surge of motivation pumping through my own veins, when the sun starts to hang out most of the day. This is especially notable after a long winter. Spring is a season of regeneration, and I am using this boost, I am
thankfully feeling lately, to start up a new project, while trying to finish up some others I have been working on for some time. While I, like most anyone else, hate feeling overwhelmed, I love feeling productive. I get a sense of accomplishment when I set out to do something, and actually get it finished. With the difficulties in being able to get out much this winter, due to COVID restrictions, I set out to write a weekly Historical Highlight article. And, I have enjoyed putting it together every week. I love history. When I was in school, I had a couple of teachers who obviously did not. I remember one teacher wrote notes on the blackboard, we jotted them down in our notebooks, then we would read through them once as a class. That was the extent of our learning. It was boring. Another teacher did the same, but used an overhead projector. When I graduated high school, I thought nothing significant happened in this area, simply because it wasn’t taught. It wasn’t until I started reporting 12-years ago, and began covering events and happenings for local historically-minded groups, did
I realize just how wrong I was. There have been some really significant events that have happened in this area, and I am so glad I have been able to learn about them. Our area had special connections to the Underground Railroad, the War of 1812, the Rebellion, and Prohibition, to name a few. Whenever I get a chance to write something historical, I jump on it, even though they do take quite a bit of effort to write, because I want others to get just as excited about our local history as I do, thanks to the infectious passion our local historians have to preserve our past. I plan to do a few more historical articles, and hope others are enjoying reading them as much as I have enjoyed putting them together. Hopefully, now that spring is here, COVID-restrictions will be able to continue to loosen, and our local Museums will be able to welcome people soon, so they can get in there and enjoy the displays.
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OFA aims to enhance tools and resources for Francophone members by Rejean Pommainville, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
In December 2020, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) announced a new project aimed at enhancing tools and resources for Francophone farmers – Our Agriculture: Cultivating Opportunities for Ontario’s Francophone Farm Families. Through funding from the Government of Ontario, OFA took the opportunity to translate a variety of resources and information to better support our French-speaking members across the province. Earlier this year, OFA officially launched the new Francophone online resource hub (ofa.on.ca/ notreagriculture) which contains translated copies of our fact sheets, issues pages, guides, and additional resources. OFA members now have the ability to visit our website and click on the ‘Français’ button (located in the top righthand corner) to access the new resource hub. Since its initial launch, OFA has uploaded more than 55 resources to the hub, including content and information on our most recent advocacy efforts, farm safety fact
sheets, mental health resources and our position on key issues and priorities impacting Ontario agriculture. By the end of the month, the goal is to have a total of 75 resources accessible for our Francophone community. In 2020, nearly 650 OFA members identified French as their primary language, with nine regions across Ontario having five or more French-speaking members. As our Francophone membership continues to grow, this is the perfect opportunity to strive for inclusivity and utilize valuable content and resources to better support and reach our diverse community members. A lack of accessible information and resources has been an ongoing issue for OFA’s French-speaking community. Many of the farmers in my community speak English as a second language and have struggled to access our resources, due to the language barrier. In the past, this has made it difficult for our French farm families to know what resources are available to them. As a French-speaking
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farmer, I am happy to see that OFA is progressively incorporating both of Canada’s official languages to better suit the needs of our bilingual producers. Our French farm families are strong advocates in their communities. We hope this online hub will enhance communication and provide access to resources and information necessary to stay up-to-date with OFA business, activities, campaigns and advocacy on current issues and priorities impacting our 38,000 farm business members. In my experience, many French-speaking members remain unaware of the tremendous amount of advocacy work OFA is involved in to ensure our farms and rural communities can operate efficiently and effectively. If we as an organization take strides and seek new ways to reach our Francophone members, we can work together to create a stronger, united industry. OFA recognizes and acknowledges the Government of Ontario through the Francophone Community Grants Program for funding this project. We are also grateful for the work and partnership with l’Union des cultivateurs franco-ontariens (UCFO), who supported OFA in the translation of resources. To measure the success of this project, OFA has created a survey to better understand the needs of our Francophone communities and gauge the effectiveness of the resource hub. We encourage members to visit the hub and provide their feedback through the survey. We value your input as it will help the organization make changes to better suit the needs of our members in the future. If you’re interested in completing the survey visit ofa.on.ca/notreagriculture and follow the link.
Teachers & Education Workers Call For Vaccination Opportunity Now It has been stated over and over again that keeping schools open for in-person teaching, and learning is a top priority. Yet, in Windsor-Essex, our front-line educators, even those working with students with special needs during the Grey Lockdown in January and February, remain without the opportunity to be vaccinated. Our frontline educators have been left vulnerable. Teachers and education workers should not have to wait until June, July and August to receive a vaccine. Schools are currently in-session and medical experts are warning of a third wave. What action is being taken to protect the people in our schools? If we, as a community, want to see schools remain open, and avoid another pivot to remote learning, then action must be taken today, not in a few months. We heard constant concern of the impact of school building closures on the mental health of our children. Teachers and education workers agree. The best place to learn is in our schools. Vaccinating teachers and education workers is the logical step to ensure schools remain open. But what has the government done to strive to keep them open? Additional layers of protection are needed today. A key layer that is currently missing is voluntary vaccination. This additional measure of protection would help to protect staff and students, and help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our schools, and therefore, in our community.
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County Council Area municipalities fairly similar to number of employees on Sunshine List notes for March 17... by Sylene Argent Last Friday, the public sector salary disclosure report was released, which lists information on all public sector employees, who were paid $100,000 or more in 2020 and are subject to the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act. This report is provided through the Province of Ontario, and is also known as the Sunshine List. From the Town of Lakeshore, 15 employees, including, fire personnel made the Sunshine List, with CAO Truper
McBride leading the way with a reported salary of $175,135.80. There were 18 employees from Tecumseh on the list, including fire personnel, with CAO Margaret Misek Evans earning the most, with a salary of $198,722.44. The Town of Essex had 20 employees, including personnel from Essex Fire & Rescue, on the Sunshine List. Leading the way was CAO Chris Nepszy, with a reported salary of $194,398.82. There were 22 employees from
Amherstburg, including staff from its fire services, with CAO Miceli Giovanni leading the way, with a reported salary of $213,343.61. There were also 24 staff members from Leamington on the Sunshine List, including fire personnel, with CAO Peter Neufeld leading the way with a reported salary of $194,862.18. In total, 63 employees made the Sunshine List from LaSalle, which included 24 from administration, 30 from police services, and nine from fire services. CAO Milicia Giuseppe led the way, with a reported salary of $222,715.09 There were 92 employees from the County of Essex on the list, which included administration, paramedics, and healthcare providers. Leading the way was then
CAO Robert Maisonville, who reportedly made $233,402.64 last year. Maisonville retired earlier this year. In addition, Essex County Warden and Mayor of Tecumseh took home over $100,000 in 2020, but was not included on the list. According to the report “Statement of Remuneration and Expenses Paid 2020 For the Year Ended December 31, 2020” for the Town of Tecumseh, McNamara took home $50,558 in total Council wages; or a total of $60,960 including remuneration and expenses. In addition, as Warden for the County of Essex, McNamara earned $86,396.16; or $96,852.68, including earnings for salary, indemnities, and mileage.
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perhaps it would be best to follow the suggestion to consider putting the new start time in place for the next Term of Council. Bondy made a motion to make the change in effect for the next County Council term. Motion carried. Snively thanks EMS for vaccine assistance Essex Mayor Larry Snively took the time to thank Essex-Windsor EMS Chief, Bruce Krauter, for the work put in to set up administering the COVID-19 vaccine through the local paramedic service. In addition, he thanked all the volunteers and professionals involved. “I had a lot of good feedback in the last couple of days about Leamington and Windsor [target clinics] from neighbours. They said it was going so smooth, they were really, really impressed,” he added. Krauter said it is a team effort, and thanked County Council members for their support. On March 17, Paramedics with Essex-Windsor EMS were on hand at the Temporary Emergency Shelter at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor Wednesday helping to vaccinate against COVID-19 persons experiencing homelessness. On March 11, members of the Essex-Windsor EMS Vulnerable Patient Navigator team vaccinated 44 residents of an apartment building, who had pre-registered for the mass vaccination clinics for those aged 80 and over. It was noted these individuals would have difficulties getting to the vaccination clinics.
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Kingsville Council endorses School Safety Zone at Gosfield North Public School - the matter will be brought forward to County Council for consideration by Sylene Argent During the regular Kingsville Council meeting on Monday evening, Council moved Deputy Mayor Gord Queen’s motion to approve and endorse the request for a School Safety Zone by Gosfield North Public School, with the necessary signage. The request will now be forward to the County of Essex for consideration, as Gosfield North Public
School is located on County Road 27. Any changes need to also be approved at the Countylevel. Queen first brought this matter to the attention of Kingsville Council at the previous Council meeting, placing it as a Notice of Motion, so it could be discussed at the Monday, March 22 meeting. In addition, through the Notice of Motion, Kingsville Council
received a letter of concern regarding speeding from a local parent and resident, and moved to forward a copy of the letter to the Kingsville Police Services Board. In the letter from the concerned parent, it claims there have been traffic issues in front of Gosfield North Public School for a long-time, but these issues are even more concerning this year, as more children are being driven to and
Notice of Intention to Designate a Property of Cultural Heritage Value Location: 195 Bagot Street (Colchester Schoolhouse Property), located at the corner of Bagot Street and Sullivan Street in Colchester Centre (see Key Map). Statement of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest: 195 Bagot Street retains significant historical, architectural and contextual value from the Colchester Schoolhouse: a one-room brick schoolhouse built in 1881 which functioned as a central educational and community space for the village of Colchester and the broader rural area until it was closed in 1965. The Schoolhouse is representative of the region’s unique social history as a racially integrated school, in contrast to nearby segregated schools. It was built in a Victorian vernacular architectural style, comparable to other oneroom schoolhouses patterned from the 1866 Canada Farmer stylized building plans. The rural Schoolhouse style illustrates a trend in the Ontario education system during the 19th century, championed by Dr. Egerton Ryerson. One-room schoolhouses were the model of Education in Ontario for generations. Further information respecting the proposed designation is available for review at Essex Town Hall (33 Talbot Street South, Essex Centre, N8M 1A8) during regular office hours (8:30am to 4:30pm) or by phone at 519-776-7336 ext. 1128. A Notice of Objection to the designation may be served on the Clerk within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. March 23, 2021 Robert Auger, L.L.B. , Town Solicitor/Clerk clerks@essex.ca Town of Essex | Legal and Legislative Services 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON, N8M 1A8 519-776-7336 ext 1132
from school. In the letter, it continues that, due to the high-volume of drop-offs and pick-ups, there is a line of vehicles on the shoulder of the road in front of the school, waiting to get into the parking lot. At the same time, there is a smaller line waiting to turn left into the school as well. Parents pulling out of the parking lot cannot see properly, due to the number of cars lined up on the shoulder, it is claimed in the letter. With vehicles, “Flying past the school at 80km per hour or more, it is literally an accident waiting to happen,” it notes in the letter. The letter writer wanted the speed limit to be reduce. Councillor Larry Patterson said there has been a struggle for dropoffs and picks-up at a number of schools. He did go to a couple schools to witness what was going
on, and urged everyone to have patience with this matter. At the Wednesday, March 17 County Council meeting, Queen presented a Notice of Motion on this matter to County Council, so the matter can be discussed at the Wednesday, April 7 meeting. In the Notice of Motion to County Council, Queen noted he will ask County Council to review and make such further recommendations for the safety of parents and students in front of Gosfield North Public School, because health
and safety of all residents is important, regardless of age. He noted then that the COVID pandemic has highlighted many problems within the community, and that teachers and children are experiencing challenges in getting to school safely in some spots. He also noted that on more than one occasion, parents have expressed concern about the speed and safety of picking-up and dropping-off their children at Gosfield North Public School.
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submitted by OFA The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has engaged Agri-Food Economic Systems to conduct a financial assessment and analysis of the cost the federal carbon tax burden will have on Ontario’s agriculture industry. The Understanding the Cost Burden of the Federal Carbon Tax on Ontario Agriculture study is currently underway with a targeted completion date of late April 2021. OFA will receive a final report following the completed assessment. “This analysis will help to raise awareness of the significant financial impact the carbon tax will have on our farm businesses,” said Peggy Brekveld, OFA President. “The federal government needs to understand and work to lessen the negative impacts of the carbon tax. It is negatively impacting the ability for farmers in Ontario to compete in both domestic and international markets.” OFA continues to advocate for the federal government to broaden the agriculture exemption under the carbon tax by including natural gas and propane in the list of qualifying farming fuels under the federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. OFA has advocated to revise the definition of eligible farming machinery to include “machinery used for the purpose of providing heating or cooling to a building or similar structure” to ensure that agricultural activities of grain drying and the heating of livestock barns can be exempted from the fuel charge. The need for a broader agricultural exemption is made more urgent given the federal government has pledged to more than triple the price of carbon by 2030
under the proposed Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy Plan. “Mandated pricing of carbon is a significant development impacting Ontario agriculture, potentially requiring a broad range of adjustments,” said Dr. Al Mussell, Founder and Research Lead of Agri-Food Economic Systems. “This study will estimate the explicit costs of the tax on energy use for which agriculture has no exemptions and will also estimate the burden of implicit costs embedded in the prices paid by farmers for various inputs. This study will also include an assessment of the costs of mitigation in response to carbon taxes.” OFA looks forward to reviewing and sharing results of the final report as part of the organization’s advocacy efforts to reduce the carbon tax burden on farm businesses. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is the largest general farm organization in Ontario, representing 38,000 farm families across the province. As a dynamic farmer-led organization based in Guelph, the OFA works to represent and champion the interests of Ontario farmers through government relations, farm policy recommendations, research, lobby efforts, community representation, media relations and more. OFA is the leading advocate for Ontario’s farmers and is Ontario’s voice of the farmer. For more information, visit www. ofa.on.ca. Agri-Food Economic Systems is an independent economic research organization dedicated to agriculture and food. For information, visit www. agrifoodecon.ca.
OPP warn against online frauds submitted to EFP On March 3, 2021 a victim contacted the Ontario Provincial Police Essex Detachment regarding a $1600 fraud that had taken place two days prior. The victim received an email to confirm a purchase on her account. She knew that she had not made a purchase so she called the customer service number provided in the email to discuss the error. Over the course of the conversation the victim was asked for credit card and banking information.
She was directed to download apps on her phone and eventually to a store to purchase gift cards and reveal the personal identification number (PIN) provided on the back. An alert clerk prevented any further transactions stopping the victim from any further loss. Fraud is a multi-million dollar enterprise that will only end when the scammers stop making money. Your best defence is to verify any unsolicited contact. Unsolicited means that you didn’t ask for it. While Fraud Prevention Month provides an opportunity to spread awareness, it’s important to be “scam aware” all year long. You work hard for your money, so work hard to protect it. Anyone interested in more information on fraud
can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1 888 495 8501 or check online at http://www. antifraudcentre.ca/. The Competition Bureau of Canada’s “Little Black Book of Scams” can be found here: www. competitionbureau. gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/ eng/04333.html. Anyone with information regarding this, or any other incident, is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. See page 20 for helpful informaiton on Fraud Prevention.
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Canada’s farmland market remains strong, stable, FCC reports submitted to EFP Canada’s farmland market remained strong and stable during a year marked by economic turbulence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Farmland Values Report. The average value of Canadian farmland increased by 5.4 per cent in 2020, slightly more than the 5.2 per cent increase reported in 2019. In Ontario, average farmland values increased by 4.7 per cent in 2020, following gains of 6.7 per cent in 2019, and 3.6 per cent in 2018. The report, which describes changes in Canada’s farmland values from Jan.1 to Dec. 31, 2020, covers almost an entire year of disruptions caused by the pandemic. For Canadian agriculture, disruptions included temporary food processing plant closures, some displaced exports, sector-specific
labour shortages and significantly altered consumer buying habits. “Since land is the most valuable asset on any farm operation, the agriculture land market is a good barometer for measuring the strength of Canadian agriculture,” said J.P. Gervais, FCC’s chief economist. “Despite having gone through a uniquely volatile year, farm income generally improved and the overall demand for farmland remained strong throughout 2020.” Despite important supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic, commodity prices climbed in the last half of 2020 for many crops and interest rates kept close to historic lows. Domestic demand for food remained strong and global supply chains continued to have an appetite for Canadian food and commodity exports, Gervais noted. “Producer investments in farmland are a reflection of their confidence and
optimism,” he said. “Agriculture presents opportunities as producers seek to expand, diversify or transfer their operations to the next generation.” The highest average provincial increase for farmland in 2020 was in British Columbia and Quebec, with averages of eight and 7.3 per cent, respectively. Alberta followed with a six-per-cent increase and Saskatchewan mirrored the national average increase of 5.4 per cent. Ontario and Manitoba both reported increases that were lower than the national average at 4.7 and 3.6 per cent, respectively. Farmland values across the prairies were mainly influenced by tenants purchasing land from landlords, neighbour-toneighbour sales, producers buying or selling land to gain operational efficiencies and family farm purchases to support succession plans. Atlantic provinces saw the smallest average farmland value increases in 2020. Prince Edward Island reported an increase of 2.3 per cent, Nova Scotia’s increase was 1.6 per cent and New Brunswick had a 1.3-per-cent increase. This follows more significant increases in 2019. Weather played a significant factor in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, as well as other parts of the Atlantic provinces in 2020. The region experienced the worst drought in decades during the critical growing season, which significantly diminished the value of cash crops, as well as created hay and forage shortages. There was an insufficient number of publicly reported sales in Newfoundland and Labrador to fully assess farmland values in that province.
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Increases in farmland values reported across the country are as wide and varied as the factors that may have influenced them. Average farmland values have increased every year since 1993; however, increases were more pronounced from 2011 to 2015 in many different regions. Since then, Canada has seen more moderate single-digit increases in average farmland values. Gervais said producers should have and maintain a risk management plan that takes into account possible economic changes, ensuring their budgets have room to flex if commodity prices, yields or interest rates shift. They also need to exercise caution, especially in regions where the growth rate of farmland values exceeded that of farm income in recent years. “The pandemic has underscored the value of having a comprehensive risk management plan that covers all risks areas: production, marketing, financial, legal and human resources,” he said. “Farm operators need to have the financial ability to protect their operations from the potential impact of risks that may not be on their radar. Fluctuations in commodity prices and interest rates and/or unforeseen variations in production can diminish the ability to safeguard and build equity in the operation and successfully meet cash flow requirements.” Given the uncertain economic environment, Gervais recommends farmers, ranchers and food processors continue to thoroughly evaluate their investments. By sharing agriculture economic knowledge and forecasts, FCC provides solid insights and expertise to help those in the business of agriculture achieve their goals. For more information and insights, visit fcc.ca/Economics.
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Youth Climate Action Committee gathers for first virtual planning session If any Committee members have ideas, and follow up on them, Bondy will provide volunteer community service hours for high school students. She urges those with ideas to contact her. “I’m excited,” Bondy said of organizing the committee, adding there were a lot of good ideas presented at the first meeting. “This is going to be fun.” She was also pleased by Sylene Argent On Sunday, Councillor Sherry Bondy hosted the first virtual planning session with the newly formed Youth Climate Action Committee. Bondy got the idea to form the Committee when the Town of Essex underwent putting together its Climate Adaptation Plan, which was adopted just a few weeks ago. She thought it would be a good way to get youths involved in the
community. Interested individuals, age eight to mature adults, gathered to take part in the first Committee meeting last week. Sunday’s meeting was hosted as a way to discuss the types of environmental actions members would like to collaborate on. Some of those actions will be items listed in the Town’s Climate Adaptation Plan. Those who participated in the event also brought forward
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Essex United Church’s roots date back to 1874
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congregation was founded in 1874 as part of the Canada Methodist Church. In 1876, a congregation of seven families worked together to build a worship facility, called Canada Methodist Church, where the Post Office stands today on Gordon Avenue. Just a year prior, they were worshiping in a small hall overtop a store in the downtown area. There was also the Methodist Episcopal Church in town, and these two churches worked independently until around 1884, at which point they joined together. A Presbyterian Church, once located on Alice Street, started in 1881 in Essex, and further joined the growing congregation in 1925, which was then officially named Essex United Church. This took place as the Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Church in Canada joined together. Brian Sweetman, a long-time member of Essex United Church, pieced together the
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parish’s history in 1974, when celebrating the congregation’s 100th anniversary. As part of the celebration, he wrote a 50page book, highlighting the Church’s history up until that point in time. Sweetman was around 18-years-old at the time,
and had an interest in history. He noted Canada Methodist Church stood on Gordon, until the August 10, 1907 railway explosion. Due to the incident, Sweetman said the original building was
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fairly damaged at the backend. The property was sold to the government in 1909. Two months after
the explosion, the congregation purchased the site where the church stands today, on Talbot
Street. Formerly, the property was home to the Naylor Gristmill and the town’s first electric light plant that provided electricity to the town, Sweetman said. One of the founders of Essex, C.E. Naylor, owned the Gristmill. The property was purchased for $450. The cornerstones for what would become the new church were laid on May 25, 1908. The first service took place on February 28, 1909, just nine months after the cornerstones were
officially laid. It was around this time the name Grace Methodist Church was used. Sweetman noted it cost $22,000 to build the church then. Sweetman suspects the money was raised through internal fundraising. A year later, in 1926, Sweetman noted the church underwent a $18,000 restoration, which included a pipe organ being added at a cost of $7,200. Another restoration took place in 1958, which included adding a new hall, classrooms, vestry, boardroom, and parlour. Sweetman noted when they were building the new hall, as they were trying to put in a septic system, they found a log buried in the ground that was once the foundation for the former gristmill. They could not get it out because it was so large, so cement was poured over top. Another piece of important Essex United Church history includes a fire that destroyed its nursery in January of 1976. The building was restored over a period of around eight-months. “The day it happened, everybody was in shock. They were sure the building was going to be gone,” Sweetman said. A couple prominent pieces at the church include the belltower, which is 59 feet tall and contains the bell from the
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original Canada Methodist Church, and three stained glass windows: The Good Shepard, The Knocking at the Door, and the Agony in the Garden. The Agony in the Garden piece was given to the church from a Mrs.
Douglas in memory of her husband, in 1908. The congregation is always reaching out to the community, Sweetman said. Essex United Church is 147-years-old in 2021.
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Réseau-femmes available to help francophone women in poor domestic situations by Sylene Argent Réseau-femmes du sud-ouest de l’Ontario is a non-profit, governmentfunded organization available to help Francophone women, who are in undesirable domestic situations in the Southwestern region of Ontario. With the pandemic keeping people
home, and with domestic abuse on the rise, the organization is letting area Francophone women in need know it is there to help. Réseau-femmes du sud-ouest de l’Ontario assists Francophone women, living in predominately Englishspeaking areas, who are
in domestic violence situations, are refugees, women suffering from mental health, and more. The programs offered include counselling services to providing funds for groceries, “Really anything that you could think of to assist them,” Julie Lalonde, a representative of the organization, said. She added those associated with the Réseau-femmes du sudouest de l’Ontario agency typically try to connect with community members to share information about their services during events, but the past year, due to the pandemic, has made that difficult. “We want to make sure people, far and wide, know they can contact us, that we have different kinds of service,” Lalonde said, adding in addition to counselling services, a mentorship program is also available for those looking to start their career. Representatives also focus on connecting with immigrant or refugee women, who are new
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to the area, to help them feel connected to their community. The organization has been in existence for around 30-years, and staff members have a current goal to connected with women in non-urban parts of the region, to let them know they are not alone
through the “My Life, My Voice, My Network” program that will launch at the end of the month, Lalonde said. “We know that in the context of the pandemic, we are all pretty isolated to begin with, but if you speak a language that is not common in your area,
or if you are the only Francophone you know, that could feel extra isolating,” Lalonde noted. It is known, she added, last year, through the Canadian Femicide Observatory, that 2020 was a deadly year for
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Réseau-femmes available to help francophone women in poor domestic situations... Continued from Page 14 women. “It was deadlier than 2019,” Lalonde said. “And that is shocking to a lot of people, because the assumption is, ‘well, we are all in our homes and that makes us safe.’ But, if you are living in a situation of violence…it is very unsafe.” The Canadian Femicide Observatory Report notes in 2020, 160 women and girls were killed by violence. When the accused was identified, 128 of those cases involved a male. Women between the age of 55 and 64 comprised the largest proportion of victims at 19 percent. In addition, females were more likely to get killed in rural areas. In the cases where the partner between the victim and accused were noted, one-half of the males accused accounted for current or former partners, and 26-percent accounted for a family member. In 2019, 118 girls or women were killed by violence.
Part of the “My Life, My Voice, My Network” program is letting women know the service is there for them, even during the pandemic. The biggest message to Francophone women in domestic situations is that they do not need to be in Windsor to access the help through Réseaufemmes du sud-ouest de l’Ontario. Contacting this agency will allow them to speak about their situations in their first language, so they can speak freely, without perhaps struggling to find the words to express themselves. Lalonde said there has definitely been an increase in demand on the counselling through Réseau-femmes du sudouest de l’Ontario in the last year. The agency has also tried to post self-care activities online to help break isolation. “We are trying to be creative, in light of the pandemic,” she said. In addition to
promoting their services through the “My Life, My Voice, My Network” program, Lalonde said Réseau-femmes du sud-ouest de l’Ontario is also reaching out to local businesses, asking if a poster can be placed in their establishment. That way, a woman in need may see it, and get contact information about the services available to them. “There are a lot people who are living their lives, day-to-day, and people who know them, who know absolutely nothing about what is going on behind closed doors,” Lalonde said of some cases of abuse. “If we don’t talk about it as a community, people get driven further and further into silence.” Any local businesses able and willing to hang a poster for Réseau-femmes du sud-ouest de l’Ontario, is urged to reach out to its staff. The organization has also been buying gift certificates to various businesses in the region
and offering them to clients, as a way to help them care for themselves. “We are trying to hit as many businesses as possible,” Lalonde said, especially those where women frequent. Partnering businesses,
she said, will be given a shout-out through the organization. “We are super grateful for the community support that we have gotten this far.” Réseau-femmes du sud-ouest de l’Ontario is always
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submitted to EFP As the weather warms, the Essex Region Conservation Authority is reminding users of the Greenway trail that horses are prohibited from the trail during the spring thaw. “With a spring rains pending and saturated
soils, the greenway trail surface is very susceptible to surface damage from horse hooves. Even a few horses during this critical period can make the trail difficult for cyclists or pedestrians as it leaves the trail surface very bumpy,” explains Kevin Money, ERCA’s Director
of Conservation Services. “We have designed the trail as a multi-use surface, but these hoof prints create ruts that can cause safety issues for cyclists and pedestrians, as well as add a significant expense to re-grade. We have to ensure the trails provide the greatest good for the greatest amount of people.” Since the trail opened in the year 2000, horse access has been permitted along sections the Chrysler Canada Greenway. Trail use rules indicate horses must clean up horse droppings, just like all responsible pet owners. “We communicate regularly with the equine community to help with the enforcement of these rules,” Money confirms. “But not every horse owner is affiliated with an equine group.” He also reminds the public that motorized vehicles, like ATVs and dirt bikes are not permitted
on the Greenway trail system, and that even cyclists should use caution again creating ruts when trail conditions are very soft. “Refraining from use for a short period of time to allow weather conditions to harden up the trail surface can save thousands of dollars in grading expenses while ensuring safety for all users,” said Money. A guide to Greenway etiquette can be found on ERCA’s website at essexregionconservation. ca. The Essex Region Conservation Authority is a public sector organization established by the Province in 1973, and governed by local municipalities to provide for the organization and delivery of programs and services that further the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources in watersheds in Ontario.
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LECOQ, Mathilde (nee Leili) -It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother on March 18, 2021 at Iler Lodge. Loving wife of Kleber Lecoq for 68 years. Beloved mother of Joe Lecoq (Linda) and Gabriel Lecoq (Tammy). Adored grandmother of Tanya (Richard), Craig, Nicole, Dayna (Matt) and Danielle (Phil). Loving great grandmother to Chace, Karmyn, Lucas, Bryden, Klay, Connor, Cruz and Ellia. Dear sister of Ann Wuerch (Bill), Gerda Meixner (Walter) and Steve Leili. Predeceased by siblings, Joseph, Roland, Elizabeth and sister-in-law Elizabeth Leili. Special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Throughout her life, she will be remembered for her love, loyalty and devotion to all her family and also her passion for gardening, farming, cooking and baking. Special thanks to the entire staff on the second floor at Iler Lodge for their support and compassion during this difficult time. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Monday, March 22, 2021 from 10am - 12pm followed by Mass of the Resurrection at Holy Name of Jesus, 146 Talbot Street South., Essex at 12:30 pm. Private family interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
ROCHELEAU, Faye (nee Beaudoin) -With deep sadness we announce Faye’s passing on March 22, 2021 at the age of 83. Loving wife of the late Fred Rocheleau (2007). Dear mother of Pat Thain, Suzanne (Kevin) Cowell, Rick Rocheleau, and Michelle (Eric) Roussseau. Treasured Nana of Carrie (2013), Jessie, Samantha (Trevor), Adam (Amanda), Andy, Cory (Rae-Anne), Justin, and D.J. (Michelle). Great-Nana of Layla, A.J., Aubrey, Kelsea, Charlotte, Isaac, Parker, Colton, and Brantley. Sister of Russell (late Winnis) Beaudoin, late Evelyn (late Jack) Pickett, Donna (late Andy) Brimner, and Gordon Beaudoin. She will sadly be missed by the Rocheleau family. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Faye was a loving mother and nana. She was a devoted Catholic and her faith meant a lot to her. Faye was a long-time member of Holy Name of Jesus Church. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ANY EVENT by visiting Faye’s online profile at www.kennedyfh.com as space is limited due to restrictions. Faye is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North Essex on Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. On Thursday, the funeral mass will take place at the Holy Name of Jesus Church (146 Talbot St. S, Essex) at 10 a.m. Only those with reservations will be allowed to attend. Please arrive at 9:45 a.m. to take your seat. Interment St. Clements Cemetery McGregor. Donations may be made to Erie Shores Health Foundation (Erie Shores Hospice) or to the Ronald McDonald House in Windsor. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
GERRY KNUCKLE 10 years have passed, but the memories still remain. How I miss that unique laugh and great sense of humour. From the first time we met it was like I had another brother, always there for all our needs and care. Thanks for being a great friend and neighbour.
~ Miss you, love always, John
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What’s Going On... MARCH 30 HARROW BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - at Camoes Portuguese Club, 390 Sinasac Street ,West. Harrow. To book a time and for more info: www.blood.ca. APRIL 913 ST CLAIR COLLEGE ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION - to benefit Habitat for Humanity by St Clair Event Management Students. For info: evmtcharityauction.com 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.
Holidays have been celebrated differently since the outbreak of COVID-19 in late 2019. Easter was among the first major holidays to be celebrated differently in 2020, and celebrations likely won’t return to normal in 2021. Celebrations and social distancing make strange bedfellows. However, it’s possible for people to safely celebrate Easter with their loved ones. • Watch virtual Mass together. Though it might not be the same as attending Mass in person together as a family, watching virtual Mass together can allow families to engage with their faith alongside one another. If the weather
permits, use a projector and set it up outside so families can safely watch in the backyard. Make
sure everyone wears masks and keeps their distance. If the weather is not cooperating, families can still watch Mass together, even if they’re not gathered in the same space. Set up a family Zoom call via a smartphone or laptop and then ask all on the call to watch a live stream of Mass on another device. • Take Easter brunch outside. An outdoor brunch provides another way for families to gather this Easter without
compromising their health. Brunch makes more sense than dinner, since it can be eaten in early afternoon when the weather is likely to be warmer than it will be at dinnertime. Heat lamps can add some warmth to outdoor Easter brunches. • Host an egg hunt in the backyard. The Easter egg hunt is one tradition that need not be sacrificed during the pandemic. Easter egg hunts traditionally take
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Bethel-Maidstone United We are happy to announce that we will be re-opening for in-person worship on Palm Sunday, March 28, at 10am. All Covid guidelines will be followed. Please remember your mask. Stay tuned for information on the Annual Meeting. Our hall and building remain closed to meetings and rentals. The secretary can be reached Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 am to 1 pm. Our number is (519) 723-2284 and our email is bmuc@xplornet.ca. We are located at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone, near the corner of Manning Road and Talbot. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com
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We are not holding church services or Bible Study because of the lockdown, but our Food Bank is still operating. Call Vicki at the church office, at 519-776-4628, to make an appointment.
Trinity Church Trinity remains closed at this time. Watch for updates as to when we’ll be back within the building. Starting on Palm Sunday, March 28th we will have stations set up in the parking lot to honour Holy week. Everyone is welcome to drive or walk by the stations and
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Please join us in our sanctuary as we resume Sunday morning services at 10:30am. We ask everyone to wear a mask. For those who would rather watch the service from home, it will also be available on the church website. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, who would be pleased to speak with you at: 519-738-4223. Find more information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org
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are suspended and the church office is closed. For more information, call the church office at 519-776-5121. Stay safe and take care. Our new website will be active soon and our information can be found on our social media pages. Join us on our Re-opening on Sunday, March 28 at 10:30am. All protocols will be in place. We are looking forward to it. The Essex Area Food Bank is available to anyone who needs assistance at this time, located in the gym of the church, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Food Bank’s hours of operation are: 8:30 - 11:45am.
Essex Baptist Church
Dear friends and neighbours of Essex County, Essex Baptist Church has resumed regular morning worship services at 10:30am every Sunday. We now record our sermons live and post them Tuesday or Wednesday of the following week on our website, www.essexbaptist.com, and on social media. If we can do anything to help and encourage you during this COVID season, please don’t hesitate to call on us. Our biggest concern is for your emotional and spiritual wellbeing. You are loved by us and especially by God! Email our pastor, Gary Lidstone, at pastor@essexbaptist.com to let us know how we might serve you. May God bless you!
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Essential grocery delivery or transportation is available, during the pandemic. The Foot Care Clinic is available, in Essex, three days a week. Meals on Wheels delivery to Essex is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Community Food Pantry operates twice a week by appointment. Check our our virtual programming, that you can do from home.
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Fraud Prevention reminders after fraud reports submitted to EFP March is Fraud Prevention Month and members of Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding area residents to be diligent while conducting transactions especially online or over the phone. Recently individuals have been contacted via phone and the internet. Victims have lost varying amounts of money from hundreds of dollars to approximately $100,000. Although suspects seem to be targeting the elderly, anyone can be targeted as
so many transactions are completed via phone or computer. Unfortunately, there are many who make a living from preying on honest and compassionate individuals. Don’t fall victim to their scams, be leery if you notice any of the following: • Urgency -- The scammer always makes the request sound very urgent, which may cause the victim to not verify the story. • Fear -- The scammer plays on the victim’s emotions by generating a sense of fear. For instance they may say, “I am
scared and I need help from you.” This causes the victim to feeling guilty that something may happen if they don’t do as they are being asked. • Secrecy -- The scammer pleads with the victim not to tell anyone about the situation, such as, “We are working to repair your account. You don’t need to contact the company.” • Request for Money Transfer or Gift Cards -- Money is usually requested to be sent by a money transfer company to the criminals, but gift cards are now the more frequently used, easy-to-liquidate
alternative to cash. Numerous fraud awareness videos have been posted on the Ontario Provincial Police social media pages. We encourage you to visit the pages and share the information for public awareness. Anyone interested in more information on fraud can contact the Canadian AntiFraud Centre at 1 888 495 8501 or check online at http://www.antifraudcentre.ca/. The Competition Bureau of Canada’s “Little Black Book of Scams” can be found here: www.competitionbureau. gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.html.
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St. Mary’s church is open and reservations are required if you are new. Church attendance is limited at 30% capacity and masks are mandatory. Weekend Mass will be live-streamed at 6pm on Saturday and viewed on our social media pages for those unable to attend in person. Weekly Stations of the Cross reflections will available each Wednesday after 10am on our social media pages. Two extra days for Adoration during Lent are available at St. Clement and at Holy Name of Jesus please register on-line from our website at centralessexcatholic.dol.ca. Sandwich South Historical Society has launched a new website. Visit: www.sshistoricalsociety.com. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut in, and in Hospice and their caregivers. Thank you to all of our front line workers!
Welcome to Essex CRC either in-person or online! We invite you to join us online on Sunday morning beginning at 10am. Visit us at www.essexcrc.ca for a link to our Essex CRC social media page. Make sure your notifications are on so you will be the first to know when we go live. We will continue our Lenten series called “The Way of the Cross”. On Palm Sunday we will look at the “Trial and Denial” from Matthew 26: 57 - 75.
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Worship service this Palm Sunday, March 28 at 10am with Rob Cornies bringing the message. Social distancing and masks are required. Good Friday service at Brooker is on April 2 at 10am with Linda Hollingsworth leading the service. Please remember in prayer all of those who are ill, those in nursing homes, and our front line workers.
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Our very own Easter Bunny this year is Paul Gouin, who served as a cheerful greeter at our local McDonalds until the COVID-19 pandemic shut things down. Paul writes: “Hi Bill. It’s Paul! That’s me, the Easter Bunny in my baby blue VW convertible! I read your column and love your pictures, especially that ’42 Lincoln Continental. I want one! I was born January 16, 1944. “I had COVID-19 in late March. Very sick. I’m great today. Praise God! I’ll take a year off till things get better, we hope. I’m a great grandfather now, a boy (three). Got a new 2020 Kia. My Baby Blue still the best.” When Paul was born, no new cars were being built because of the war. But lots of Jeeps were in full production as a small, light-weight military vehicle widely used during World War II and now often employed as a recreational vehicle. Joe Frazer, president of Willys-Overland from 1939 to 1944 claimed to have coined the name from the initials G.P., a military abbreviation for General Purpose Vehicle. Soldiers and test drivers had lots of names for it too (some of them unprintable), including Bantam, Blitz Buggy, Bug, Gnat, Peep, etc. Gradually Peep was elbowed out by Jeep, and when Washington Daily News reporter Katy Hillyer rode in one in February 1941, she asked what it was called. Someone said “Jeep” and that’s what she put in her newspaper. The name stuck. Leamington resident Herm Dick drives a modern Jeep and asked me if I knew why the Jeep has seven openings in its grille. When I was stuck for an answer, he said the seven openings are there to remind us that we can find Jeeps on all seven continents, even Antarctica! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.
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by Garrett Fodor As temperatures begin to rise and residents itch to get outside, local youth organizations are doing everything they can to keep their soccer seasons alive to give youth a safe place to play. When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, youth sports across the region and province were put to the
wayside, amid safety precautions and to prevent spread. Now, 12-months later, local soccer organizations are changing on the fly to do anything possible to allow youth a chance to play. In an average year, this would be the time volunteers from the Cottam Minor Soccer Association and the Essex
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Kicking the ball down the calendar for local soccer clubs... Optimist Recreational Soccer League (EORSL) would be in the midst of team selection and introductions, before an early spring startup. Now, amid safety precautions and local health guidelines, both leagues are changing due to the pandemic. Both leagues are monitoring the situation closely and updating the public when they can. In order to start their seasons, the local region must be in the yellow zone in order to play, which would restrict the leagues to 50 youths on the fields. In order to give more time and preparations, both leagues are shifting back their start dates to May and June. “We just really hope to get the kids back out and give them something to do with their friends,” Ellen Hillier, President
of the Cottam Soccer Association, said. “Cottam Soccer is about the community. The kids that play together and go to school together, parents and families walk to the games. Everyone is excited when they see Shad around and playing soccer. We just really hope we can get them back together in some way shape or form, so they can have a sense of normalcy to their lives again.” With the limit of 50 youths on the field, while in yellow, amid other precautions, that would mean one parent is allowed to accompany their child to the field and likely with other personal protection, including practicing social distancing and wearing masks. Hillier noted they are optimistic about the return, as they have no common equipment, besides the ball, which
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would not often be touched. While they are eyeing the May and June start dates, both leagues note the added time is going to allow them to better plan and adapt to the changing conditions and mandate a return to play protocol. Hillier noted Cottam Soccer is working closely with the Town of Kingsville to have details about how they would like the park used, in addition to following along with Ontario Soccer to implement their guidelines. While EORSL is eyeing a later start date in June, President, Tammy Blair, believes this will allow for more time to prepare. Blair also believes it is important to have some form of a season to have youth active again, and for the younger children
to have a social life and develop team-work skills. While both leagues had to cancel their seasons last year, they are optimistic with this year’s chances. While returning to play is the goal, both
organizations note they will do what is best for the health of parents, children, and the community. Both leagues are in the process of doing registration online and gauging interest for their
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respective leagues. For more information on up-to-date protocols or registration, visit the EORSL or Cottam Soccer on their social media pages.
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