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A LOOK INSIDE NaviLens wayfinding system installed at six Essex facilities PAGE 2 ______________ Continued Essex Council Notes - March 21, 2022 PAGE 3 _______________ Lewis’s PMB requesting tax deductions for travel of tradespersons gets second reading PAGE 7 _______________ Lenten display at St. Paul’s highlights struggles of vulnerable people PAGE 18 _______________ 73’s, Flags exchange games early, before Essex takes commanding lead PAGE 23 _______________

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Red Raiders hit the ground running in spring sports by Garrett Fodor Returning from March Break, the Essex District High School (EDHS) Red Raider athletes are looking to hit the ground running on the court as they wrap-up their school year. As the calendar flips to April, many students are looking ahead to June and their respective summers. But for the athletes of EDHS, it is a treat to return to the rinks, gymnasiums, and fields, before crowds and spectators, while also being able to attend classes without wearing a mask. “I’ve noticed in the school that there’s a lot like kids coming out of their shells, so many are excited, especially the athletes given the chance to get back into the gyms to compete against other schools,” Dave Van Wijngaarden said, who is a teacher and coach at EDHS. “Teams haven’t had a lot of time to practice, but just Continued on Page 6

Pictured above: Coach Jeremy Orton has a huddle in between sets on March 24 as the junior Red Raiders faced the Assumption Raiders junior team.

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One of the Red Raiders look to smash the ball over the net in their contest March 24 against assumption.

Three Raiders look to defend the net during their matchup against Assumption on March 24. The Jr. Red Raiders would defeated the Jr. Raiders 3 sets to 0.

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NaviLens wayfinding system installed at six Essex facilities Recreation Complex. Jake Morassut, Director of Community Services, explained the Town has plans to build upon the first phase of the program. It is hoped this summer, with the help of summer student employees, to add additional QR codes within these six Townowned buildings that will help the visually impaired navigate through the facilities via their smartphone. Essex Mayor Richard Meloche was pleased to unveil the system during a ceremony held outside the Essex Centre Sports Complex last Thursday afternoon. He said the NaviLens wayfinding system is a progressive feature that will provide an enhanced experience for visitors with visual impairments. “We are proud to introduce this new and

Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman, Councillor Chris Vander Doelen, Councillor Sherry Bondy, Councillor Kim Verbeek, Mayor Richard Meloche, and Councillor Morley Bowman were present at the Town of Essex’s unveiling ceremony last Thursday, which presented the newly implemented NaviLens wayﬁnding system that is available at six Town-owned facilities.

by Sylene Argent Six Town of Essex recreation facilities have become a little easier to navigate for those who are visually impaired through the implementation of

the NaviLens wayfinding system. Once the virtual app is downloaded, the QR code can be scanned from as far as 15-meters away. It will then provide key

information in an audio format. As part of the first phase of the program, the QR codes will be available outside the Essex Centre Sports

Complex, the Harrow & Colchester South Arena, the Maedel Community Centre, the McGregor Community Centre, the Colchester Beach and Harbour, and the Essex

innovative technology in the Town of Essex to create an equal opportunity for all,” he said. As the Council liaison on the Town of Essex Accessibility Advisory Committee, Councillor Sherry Bondy, noted the Committee works hard to find ways to make the Town more accessible and barrierfree. She was also proud of this program that came out of the brainstorming sessions held at the Essex Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings. Morassut noted the Essex Accessibility Advisory Committee also funded the NaviLens wayfinding system out of its annual budget. The ‘NaviLens Go’ App can be downloaded at the App Store and Google Play.

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Continued from Monday, March 21, 2022 by Sylene Argent Former Harrow light poles going to CTMHV Council declared the old Harrow light poles as surplus and approved donating them to the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village (CTMHV) to be used for the Museum’s laneway lighting. The CTMHV had contacted Council and Administration to see if the Town would donate the previously-used downtown Harrow light poles replaced during the Harrow Streetscape project. Doug Sweet, CAO, noted around 15 concrete light poles were removed and replaced with new light poles as part of the Harrow Streetscape project. The light poles are past their useful life and have limited market value. Prior to the request, the Town planned on crushing the poles and using the crushed concrete for road maintenance. Town’s COVID-19 vaccination policy suspended Council approved the suspension of the Town’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, that affects employees, Council members, and Committee members – effective March 22, 2022. Brandi Sieben, Manager of Human Resources, noted since the beginning of the pandemic, the Town has followed all provincial and local health unit recommendations, including the creation and implementation of a vaccination policy. The Town’s vaccination policy was adopted on October 19, 2021, and part of its adaptation was to review it every three months. Since its last review on January 17, hospitalizations and ICU cases, locally and provincially, have declined, Sieben said. In

addition, the province’s proof of vaccination requirement has been dropped. She said the Town’s current vaccination rate was over 96 percent. “The health and safety of our staff will always remain a high priority,” she said, adding Administration is recommending the current policy be suspended. That way, if there are further recommendations, the policy can be reinstated. Finance Model, federal funding application for County Road 50 West paved shoulders Council preapproved the multi-year Capital Project for the completion of County Road 50 West Paved Shoulders, with a total cost of $2,268,444, in partnership with the County of Essex. This will be funded from 2023 through to 2026 by a total operating contribution of $375,000 and a total grant funding allocation of $1,893,444. In addition, Council supported Administration applying and partnering with the County of Essex for the Federal Active Transportation Fund, through Infrastructure Canada, for the construction of paved shoulders along County Road 50 West, between County Road 41 and Dahinda Drive. Corrine Chiasson, Planning Assistant, said the Town has partnered with the County of Essex for the planned road rehabilitation. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said this is a great project, wanted by thousands of cyclists, walkers, and residents. Construction up 173% comparing February in 2021 to 2022 Council received the development overview for February, noting there was $14,307,900 in total construction value, including all new and

expanding commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential developments that required a building permit. This is up 173 percent, compared to February 2021. The average home sale price for Wards 1 and 2 in February 2022 was $546,243, which was up slightly compared to the $522,866 recorded in 2021. The average home sale price for Wards 3 and 4 in February 2022 was $709,004, which was up significantly compared to the $557,463 recorded in 2021. Additional funds allocated for 3rd Concession paved shoulder project Council approved the additional expenditure of $31,751.42, including applicable taxes, to implement paved shoulders, from Queen Street to Sellick Drive, on the 3rd Concession. This will be funded from unallocated Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) dollars. Previously, $120,000 was approved in the 2021 Capital Budget for the project, but “due to unforeseen conditions of the project, additional asphalt was required to ensure the grade of the paved shoulders was consistent with the road surface” the Report to Council notes, adding as construction occurred, the 3rd Concession surface edges were damaged and required immediate emergency repairs. The additional funds being requested was used to make the necessary repairs and improvements. Colchester Harbour to get dredged Council received the report, “Harbour Maintenance Dredging Update,” which noted after developing a plan with Cobby Marine that addressed concerns with the two types of

fish species at risk in the surrounding area of the Colchester Harbour and administration being asked to provide more information with additional steps to minimize any potential danger to these species, the Town of Essex was given a permit to dredge on December 23, 2021, which was set to expire on March 15, 2022 to dredge. The Report to Council notes the Harbour froze shortly after receiving the permit, which prevented work from commencing. The Ministry has approved an extension until March 31, 2022. The Town put out a request for tender for the Colchester Harbour Dredging and Council awarded the tender to Cobby Marine at the August 23, 2021, Regular Council meeting. Cobby Marine will complete the project within the extended permit period. Admin to prepare a report on interior greenhouse light emissions Council directed Administration to prepare and return with a bylaw to regulate public nuisances related to interior greenhouse light emissions in the Town of Essex, following the best practice recommendations that are expected to be received in 2022 from the greenhouse industry. In November of 2020, Council directed Administration to review and create a report regarding the implementation of a by-law prohibiting and regulating lights and odours. “The consequences of internal greenhouse lighting and odour arising from processing and production activities [are] very evident in Southwestern Ontario. Continued on Page 5

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• The challenge of teaching others how to treat us

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The more we experience, the more we learn about ourselves. The past can truly be a beacon, keeping us from moving forward; reminding us of mistakes, regrets, and wrestling with indecision that potentially could have blossomed into opportunity. The older I get, the more I believe the meaning that each of us are here is to test our character, and, unfortunately, we can’t be graded without being tested. Life can seem unfair at times. And, it certainly is for some more than others. We can feel used, abused, forgotten; conversely, we can feel useful, adored, sought after for our abilities to be of assistance to others in times of struggle. Ultimately, we learn it is ourselves who teach others how to treat us; and that is not necessarily an easy thing

to achieve. Most of us want to help others when they reach out for help, but we all have those individuals who make us feel like our efforts are unappreciated when neglecting to return the favour in our own time of need; if we can even bother to muster those difficult words, “can you give me a hand?” The trouble is the boundary we put around what it is we are willing to do for others is different for everyone, and it can change based on how each individual treats us moving forward. And often, the experience of betrayal or disappointment is ultimately inevitable at some point, by someone. I have used this column before to highlight appreciating having those who sit around our tables during the times of holidays, while they are still alive. With Easter just a few weeks away, I was recently thinking of how

we all have times, at one point or another, in our existence, where we feel the need to remove a chair from the table, or when someone decides not to join us any longer. We can’t always have control on the journey of life, and sometimes the inevitable fork in the road that separates us from others with whom we used to travel that metaphorical dusty path to what we hoped would lead to success. We may not understand the decisions others make, or even understand our own; but everything we experience eventually teaches us something of value. We just need to be perceptive enough to interpret the lesson before us to make better decisions as we grow.

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Ontario farmers stand united with Ukraine submitted by Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario farmers are doing their part to support Ukrainians who have been forced to flee their homeland, or are staying behind to defend it. The fundraising effort started with a motion put forward by a director with the Essex County Federation of Agriculture (ECFA) to help support many local families with Ukrainian roots. As a result, ECFA committed $500 to the Canadian Red Cross Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis Appeal and challenged other federations across the province to do the same. No matter the size of the donation, federations can also consider donating funds to support Ukrainian families through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. “We may have our challenges with weather or government policies or trade agreements, but at the end of the day, Ontario farmers aren’t faced with a situation where we are using our tractors to haul away the tanks of an invading military,” Leo Guillbeault, President of the Essex County Federation of Agriculture said. “While Ukrainians stand on the front lines fighting for freedom, the least we can do is show some support for those who have been displaced by this war.” It has been estimated that more than 2.3 million Ukrainians have already fled Ukraine. Currently, 19 county and regional federations have stepped up to the challenge from Essex County, raising a combined $12,000. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is contributing to the challenge by matching donations up to $20,000.

“The situation in Ukraine is horrific,” says Peggy Brekveld, OFA President. “Millions of people have been forced to flee, and those who have stayed by their homes are putting their lives on the line. It is an unfathomable reality. Every little bit we can do helps.” The donations from Ontario farmers are being made to several charitable organizations providing humanitarian relief in Ukraine, including the Canadian Red Cross and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. To date, the Canadian Red Cross has committed $45 million to the International Red Cross response to provide critical humanitarian assistance to those in need because of the conflict. To donate to the Canadian Red Cross, please visit redcross.ca. The Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a faith-based humanitarian organization of 15 churches and churchbased agencies dedicated to ending global hunger. It typically works with local groups in developing countries to meet emergency food needs, and has been actively working in response to the humanitarian crisis resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Donations to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank can be made at foodgrainsbank. ca. 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.

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Progressive Conservative candidate, Anthony Leardi, seeks election submitted to EFP Anthony Leardi is the Progressive Conservative candidate in the Riding of Essex for the June 2, 2022 provincial election. Leardi is a lawyer with 24-years of experience who concentrates mostly on courtroom litigation. “I fought for my clients for 24-years. Now I’m going to fight for the taxpayers of Essex.” Leardi has a long history of political involvement. He served on Amherstburg Council from 2000 to 2006, first as a Councillor and then as Deputy-Mayor. “Essex has been without effective representation for 10-years. We need someone who is professional and effective to represent the people of Essex. That’s why I am asking the people of Essex to vote for me.” Leardi says the number one priority for Essex voters in the construction of a new regional hospital. “The Liberals made that promise 20 years ago and never delivered. It was in the 2021 budget and the NDP voted against it. NDP activists tied up the location with two-years of litigation. Only Doug Ford and the

Progressive Conservative party want to build a new regional hospital. By voting Progressive Conservative, we can make that hospital happen.” Leardi says that training for skilled trades is also a priority. “Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative party are making it cheaper and easier to get a skilled trade in Ontario. We dropped the fee for apprenticeship. We are providing free training for electrical apprentices. We streamlined the registration process from 60 to 10 days. It’s all part of getting Ontario moving again.” Finally, expanding Highway 3 to four lanes is Leardi’s third priority. “The process is already underway. There are 1,500 trucks that leave Kingsville and Leamington every week. They need to get to the 401 and they need to get to the boarder. Thousands of commuters use Highway 3 every day. Expanding Highway 3 is good for the economy and good for commuter safety.” Leardi lives in Amherstburg with his wife, Jackie, and their three children, Carmen, Miriam, and Andrew.

Continued Essex Council notes - March 21... Continued from Page 3 This has resulted in an increase of public nuisance concerns by area residents in recent years,” the Report to Council notes, adding the Town of Kingsville and the Municipality of

Leamington have both passed by-laws restricting public nuisances related to greenhouse operations. It was recommended Essex’s Administration utilize the proposed light

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abatement best practices forthcoming from Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, expected to be provided to the Town within the second quarter of 2022. It is believed the updated/revised best practices will serve as a reasonable basis upon which the Town can prepare a by-law under the nuisance provisions of the Municipal Act to regulate light emissions from greenhouse operations in the Town. The Report to Council adds a by-law may require subsequent amendments when the final results or recommendations from OMAFRA and AAFC abatement projects are

released in the fall of 2023. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen wanted to ensure the by-law will have sufficient teeth. Director of Legislative Services/ Clerk, Robert Auger, said staff is looking at the right level of abatement using curtains at appropriate hours, buy-in from the industry, and appropriate enforcement. Letter to be sent to School Board Trustees requesting update on Kingsville school project At the March 7 meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy put forward

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Continued Essex Council notes - March 21... Continued from Page 5 Red Raiders hit the He said if the motion Sherry Bondy put forward school being built in the matter is diligent to show ground running in spring a Notice of Motion Kingsville area that is to residents Council is does not mention the that Council have a include students of the listening, she said, adding school boards, he could sports... Continued from Front Page discussion at the March Harrow/Colchester area. she wanted to know where not support it. 21 meeting regarding the lack of progress on a new

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the project was at. Deputy Mayor Steven Bjorkman agreed. He said Harrow is not being treated properly in this process, adding the new school was supposed to be open in September. The new Amherstburg High School is slated to open this year, and it was a project that started after the Kingsville school project was approved. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said he understands people’s concern, but it is “strange this motion doesn’t mention the democratically elected body whose jurisdiction it is to make these decisions. We have a school board. We have people locally elected to represent this region, this area. They made this decision. They should be the ones who you are addressing, and we shouldn’t be continually trying to rehash their decisions. It is not our jurisdiction.”

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Bondy amended her motion to have Council direct Administration to reach out to the Board of Trustees to ask what is the status of the new build of the Kingsville school. The letter will be copied to Kingsville Council and Essex MPP, Taras Natyshak. Notices of Motion to be considered at the April 4 meeting • Councillor Sherry Bondy will ask Council to consider that the vacant seat on the E.L.K Energy Board be filled by someone in the community through an application process, based on qualifications and not another member of Essex Council. • Councillor Sherry Bondy will ask Council to consider that as part of its policies and procedures governing the election sign by-law that “Re-Elect” only be permissible when a candidate is duly elected to an office directly by the

the fact that they’re out there actively participating and competing against other schools makes it nice to try to get back to normal like that.” Van Wijngaarden noted many of the sports have had to be paused due to the pandemic, including some of the winter sports. So, coming back after Christmas break, they shifted schedules around and began to focus on spring sports. Currently the schedule includes: basketball, volleyball, and hockey. He added they will close out the school year with WECSSAA golf, which is typically played in the fall, along with soccer, track and field, and baseball in the coming weeks. “For many, they have lost a couple of years to play sports with their friends and compete against other schools, so I am excited for them to have an opportunity to wrap up their high school careers as Red Raiders in the coming weeks and months,” Van Wijngaarden commented. “I’m happy we are able to go back to the gym with spectators in attendance. We are a very proud athletic school and it has been a tough couple years without them.” Looking ahead, Van Wijngaarden is excited to hit the ground running and is optimistic for everything to be back on track with the schedule everyone is used to in September, including the proper lead up time, practices, and preparation. Following a return to action, the boys’ hockey team won 4-0 over Lajeunesse on March 22, before falling 4-1 to Belle River on March 23. Still on the ice, the Girls’ team defeated General Amherst 3-1. While on the court, the senior girls’ volleyball team fell 3-0 to Tecumseh Vista on March 22, before bouncing back to win 2-1 over Assumption on March 24. In basketball, they defeated Tecumseh Vista 42-36, then beat Leamington 77-29 on March 24.

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Lewis’s PMB requesting tax deductions for travel of tradespersons gets second reading - Essex MP moves up into Shadow Minister of Labour position by Sylene Argent Last week, Essex MP Chris Lewis’s Private Member’s Bill (PMB), C-241 “An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act Deduction of Travel Expenses for Tradespersons,” received its second reading inside the House of Commons. This amendment would allow a deduction of travel expenses for work at least 120-kilometres from a tradesperson’s residence. These expenses include travel, accommodation, and meals. “It is a very simple Bill,” Lewis said when addressing the Speaker of the House last Wednesday. He said the Bill would apply to those who were required to pay for expenses in the amounts expended travelling to and from the site, at least 120-kilometers away, if the taxpayer does three things: was required under contract of employment to pay those expenses, did not receive an allowance in respect of those expenses, and did not claim those expenses as an income deduction or a tax credit for the year. Through the process of putting together this Private Member’s Bill, Lewis said he spoke to a number of trade associations, unions, and managers. “I have yet to find one that does not completely endorse this Bill,”

he said. “Which tells me, Madame Speaker, there’s a huge void that needs to be filled, and it tells me we’ve been walking by an opportunity to support trades and trades folks. “By 2025, Ontario alone will need an additional 350,000 tradespersons to fill just the current need,” Lewis commented, adding that often tradespeople can be expected to travel long distances from one place to the next to complete projects. “With inflation at a 30-year high, and during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, this Bill is a common-sense proposal for hardworking Canadians,” he said. For Lewis, this Bill is a matter of basic fairness. “I don’t know of any Member in this [Parliament who] doesn’t either get expensed or reimbursed for, or can write-off their travel expenses. And if it is good enough for Members of Parliament, then it should darn-well be good enough for the trades-folks.” Lewis’s Private Member’s Bill was seconded by his Conservative colleague, MP Warren Steinley, who represents Regina-Lewvan. This was the first time the PMB was openly debated and Lewis hopes it will be brought to the table again, within

Screenshot of MP Chris Lewis speaking to his Private Member’s Bill inside the House of Commons last Wednesday.

the next six-weeks, for further debate, a favourable vote, and that it will be forwarded to the Standing Committee for Finance for further evaluation and consideration. In speaking to the Essex Free Press, Lewis said he believes all parties will stand behind his PMB. “I really think this is going to be really monumental…I really think we have a winner here, honestly.” More information can be found at: www.parl.ca/LegisInfo/en/bill/441/C-241, which notes the first reading

was completed on February 8. In addition to introducing his first Private Member’s Bill last week, Lewis was also moved into the position of Shadow Minister for Labour for the Conservative Party. The Essex MP was appointed Deputy Shadow Minister for Labour in November. He was honoured with the appointment. Since being elected, he has prioritized issues impacting workers in his Riding.

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Province provides approval to award tender for new school in Kingsville submitted to EFP The Ontario government is investing over $59 million to build a new JK-12 school to help working families in Kingsville. The province has provided the Greater Essex County District School Board with approval to award the tender for construction of the new school, including 1,798 student spaces and 98 licensed

child care spaces, as part of the government’s commitment to building modern, accessible, and technologically connected schools for Ontario youth. The new Kingsville JK-12 will be located at 1620 Jasperson Drive in Kingsville. In November 2021, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, announced support for 78 school

Make your tax refund work for you Source: News Canada Are you getting excited to receive your income tax return? It’s a great opportunity to plan and budget for the year, or even longer. Here are some tips on how best to invest any money you get back: Use your refund to help you reach your goals Are you planning to save for home renovations, a down payment or vacation? If you’re interested in investing your tax return, call your bank or financial advisor about options to help you reach your goals. You can also try the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s free online financial goal calculator. You just need to answer a few questions and the tool then helps you create a realistic savings plan. Pay down your debts Some debts, such as credit cards and loans, may have high interest rates. Look at those with higher rates and decide which ones you want to start with. These will have the biggest impact in reducing your debts and allow you to save the most money in the long term? Another approach is to pay down the smallest debt first. Maybe your tax return can pay off it all in one shot. For some of us, that feeling of eliminating one debt altogether can be a great motivator. Set up an emergency fund Your tax return can give you a head start setting up an emergency fund, so you aren’t starting from zero. From there, even setting aside a few dollars each week can add up. As we’ve seen during the pandemic, setting money aside for unexpected expenses or lost income is key. And surprise vet bills, car repairs, or a leaky roof can catch anyone off guard. Paying for these from an emergency fund instead of with your credit card means not having to pay interest. Another tip is to keep your emergency savings separate from the account you use for day-to-day transactions. You can find bank accounts with no or low transaction fees so you can withdraw your money easily when you need it. Find more tips and resources at canada.ca/money.

and child care related projects. As part of this investment, the province dedicated more than $565 million to create more than 19,700 new student spaces and 1,500 child care spaces at schools across the province. “The Government of Ontario is strongly committed to providing students in Essex County with the modern, accessible, and technologicallyconnected learning spaces they deserve,” said Minister of Education Stephen Lecce. “By funding construction of a new school in Kingsville, our government is helping local students reach their full potential with a modern school, along with affordable child care

“This is an exciting project for us, for Kingsville and the surrounding communities. We are very appreciative of the Government of Ontario for their support that will allow us to provide everyone with the best school possible.” - Erin Kelly, Director of Education, Greater Essex County District School Board for working families.” The investment is part of the Ontario g o v e r n m e n t ’s commitment to provide $14 billion to support school construction over ten years. There are currently more than 300 child care and education building-related projects in development across Ontario with more than

100 actively under construction. Ontario’s investment in new and updated schools will create the foundation for a modern learning environment for hundreds of students across the province. The governments of Canada and Ontario have allocated more than $600 million to support

ventilation improvements in schools across Ontario as part of its plans for a safer return to school. The Greater Essex County District School Board has benefited from an investment of $14.1 million for ventilation improvements and has 974 HEPA filter units in place.

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Town of Tecumseh - Meeting highlights from March 22 submitted to EFP Public Council Meetings Applicants Seek Rezoning to Make Garden Suite Permanent: Council held a meeting to hear public comments about an application by Kathryn Leon and William Leon Jr. to rezone a 9.6-hectare property at 7035 Concession 10 to permit an additional permanent stand-alone residential unit. The agricultural property contains a residence, a

garden suite and four accessory structures. In 2021, the Town approved the temporary erection of the garden suite, which was built for a family member requiring special support. The Leons are now applying for a zoning that allows the garden suite residence to be permanent. Additional Residential Unit Proposed for Riverside Drive Home: Council held a meeting to hear public comments

about an application by David ad Tricia Halliwill to rezone 13554 Riverside Drive to allow an additional residential unit. They want to demolish the existing residence and other structures on the property, and then build a two-storey single-unit residence with an attached two-storey garage. The additional residential unit would be on the second storey of the garage. Basement Unit

Proposed on Lesperance: Council held a meeting to hear from the public about an application by Ariful Sheikh and Hasan Banna to rezone 292 Lesperance Road to allow for the creation of an additional residential unit in the basement of the existing house. Regular Meeting Value of Construction Up in 2021: The construction value of

permits issued by the Town in 2021 was up by 11 per cent compared to 2020. There were 334 permits issued for construction valued at $91.9 million. The construction of three multistorey residential buildings with 180 units and one longterm care home accounted for $53 million of the total. Permits for 13 new single dwelling units were issued, compared to 11 in 2020. The number of swimming pool permits jumped from

39 in 2020 to 58 in 2021. A total of 50 backwater valve permits were also issued in 2021. Site Plan Control Agreement for New School Authorized: Council authorized the execution of a site plan control agreement with the Greater Essex County District School Board for the construction of a new elementary school in Tecumseh. The new school is to be built on the north side of Tecumseh Road, just west of Arlington Boulevard on land owned by the board. It is proposing to build a two-storey school, with a 3,370-square-metre footprint, in the centre of the property. The school building will include a daycare centre. Parking for vehicles and bikes, as well as school bus queueing lanes, will be adjacent to Tecumseh Road and along the western portion of the site. There will be a sidewalk on the north side of Tecumseh Road along the entire school property. Traffic lights are to be installed at the intersection of Tecumseh Road and Dorset Park, where vehicles will enter and exit the school site. The Town is issuing a tender for the installation of storm and sanitary sewers, and watermains which will service the property, as well as complete the required roadwork. The estimated cost is $5.2 million, not including HST, of which the County of Essex is expected to pay $1.5 million. The school board has agreed to pay a percentage of the cost upon completion of the work. Council Remuneration Report Presented: A report detailing the salary, expenses and other remuneration received by the Mayor and Council members in 2021 was received. Policy Prohibiting Use of Town Resources During Election Amended: Council approved amendments to the Town’s Use of Corporate Resources for Elections Policy. The amended policy says candidates may use their personal social media accounts for election campaign purposes, but

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Saints Rocket League qualify for Collegiate World Championships submitted by St. Clair College Written by Chris Funston Following a third-place finish in the Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) Eastern Conference playoffs, the Saints Rocket League squad has punched their ticket to the first-ever Collegiate World Championships. With an 11-4 regular season record, the Saints took to the pitch on Monday night as the 4th seed in the eight-team playoff bracket. After dispatching the 5th seed University of Akron, 4-1, to advance to the semifinals. There, the Saints were defeated by eventual Conference Champion and 1st seed Northwood University. In the thirdplace match, the Saints went on to avenge a regular season loss to the 2nd seed University of Central Florida and claim the third-place prize to punch their ticket to Picture above is the St. Clair College Rocket League Team that is headed to the the World Championships with a decisive Collegiate World Championships. L-R: Bailey (Nitryx) Lamont, Ben (Spoods) Talbot, Josh 4-1 victory. With the third-place finish, St. (Comp) Byrne, and Josh (Jay) Podruzny Clair’s Rocket League team has solidified Championship from March 30-31. The event will themselves as the top team in Canada. ”This is what happens when talent, hard work feature the top three teams from each Conference in a and opportunity come together and we’re just getting started,” said Rocket League Head Coach Mike LePine.“ St. Clair College has quickly gained a reputation of being one of best esports programs in North America. Our players are all very passionate and driven to succeed in the classroom with an average GPA of 3.8 and now they’ve achieved the highest level of competition in collegiate Rocket League. Coach Ajay and I are excited to see their success during their time in our community and beyond.” The first-ever CRL World Championship will take place from June 3-5, 2022. 16 total teams will take part with 10 teams representing North America, and six qualifying from Europe. The location for the event has yet to be announced. More information on the CRL World Championships can be found here: esports. rocketleague.com/news/ Other schools that have qualified for the Collegiate World Championships include Northwood University, Stockton University, Columbia College, University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Nevada. Ahead of Worlds, the Saints Rocket League squad will take part in the six-team CRL Spring National

Town of Tecumseh Meeting highlights from March 22... Continued from Page 10 cannot use websites, domain names or social media funded by the Town. The policy has also been updated to incorporate candidates and registered third parties in federal and provincial elections, where applicable. The policy provides a consistent approach and clear direction on how to comply with the Municipal Elections Act, which prohibits the use of public funds and resources for election campaigning. Election Compliance Audit Committee Members Sought: Council approved the terms of reference for the Tecumseh Election Compliance Audit Committee for the term of office of the next council, which will be elected Oct. 24, 2022. The Election Compliance Audit Committee must be established before Oct. 1. The committee must have at least three and no more than seven members. The Town will issue a notice of call for applications, which will be considered at the May 24, 2022, Council meeting. Next Regular Meeting: A special Council meeting was held March 29, 2022. The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled to be held electronically, on April 7, 2022.The agenda and livestream will be available at: www.tecumseh.ca

double-elimination tournament to crown the top collegiate team in North America. The games will be streamed live on both the Rocket League and College Carball Association channels. Saints Rocket League • Ben “Spoods” Talbot, Windsor, ON - Computer Systems Technology Networking • Josh “Jay” Podruzny, Grande Prairie, AB - Computer Systems Technology Networking • Josh “Comp” Byrne, Edmonton, AB - Business Administration - Marketing • Bailey “Nitryx” Lamont, Windsor, ON - Esports Administration & Entrepreneurship • Head Coach Mike LePine • Assistant Coach Ajay Singh Biomedical Engineering Technology Equipment and Devices Follow the Saints on social media for up-to-date news and information on the Saints Varsity Esports program.

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Ground Effects challenges community to donate

submitted to EFP Getting a day off totake a break to rest and relax is a common luxury for many people. For families who are living with dementia there is no day off from dementia. But with the help from their community, families living with dementia can get a much needed break. Ground Effects Ltd., has pledged a matching donation to the Alzheimer Society of Windsor & Essex County, ASWE through the Caregiver RX Matching Gift Campaign. This year’s matching donation is $50,000, if generous donors in our community can collectively raise $50,000 by May 31, 2022. That’s $100,000 to support our local programs and services! “We all have a role to play in making our community better for people with dementia and their families, I am happy I can contribute in this way,” shares Jim

Scott, President of Ground Effects Ltd. “The services the Society provides are vital and as the numbers increase our local programs must also increase to meet our community’s needs.” The Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County provides programs and services for people with all forms of dementia and their care partners. These programs allow the person living with dementia to receive care and socialization while his/ her care partner gets the support, education, and a break he or she needs to rest and recharge. “Caring for someone with dementia is a full time job that needs tremendous patience, understanding, flexibility, and most of all, help! Our programs help!” explains Peggy Winch, Manager of Fund Development and Community Engagement. Today, more than half a million Canadians are living with dementia. In less than 15 years, that number is expected to double to over one million. Locally, it is projected there are 8,310 persons over the age of 40 in Windsor & Essex County living with dementia. As part of this year’s campaign, we are asking our

caregivers to tell us how they spend their day break. Hearing their stories helps our community understand a little better the importance of our programs to those living with dementia. What does your day break look like?, will be used to promote the Caregiver RX Matching Gift Campaign on social media over the next eight weeks. Quick facts • It is estimated 564,000 Canadians are living with dementia, with 8,310 persons over the age of 40 in Windsor & Essex County living with dementia. • In 15 years, this figure will increase by 66%, to 937,000. • For every person with dementia, one or more caregivers provide care. • ASWE provide programs and support services to help people with all forms of dementia, in addition to assisting their caregivers and families to live as well as possible

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Local OPP News - March 24 - 28, 2022 Highway 77, while the collision is investigated. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

Pictured left - Suspect of hot tub theft Pictured above - Photo of stolen trailer

submitted to EFP Theft of Hot Tubs (LAKESHORE, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating the theft of three hot tubs from a business on Patillo Road in Lakeshore. On March 21, 2022 at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers on general patrol, interrupted two males who were in the process of loading a hot tub onto a trailer. The males fled through an adjacent field. One suspect was wearing red shoes (see photo). Three “Dominion” hot tubs, along with a utility trailer (see photo), specifically designed for transporting tubs, were stolen from the property. The value of the theft was between $60,000 and $80,000. Police are asking anyone who has information regarding this theft to contact the Essex County OPP Major Crime Unit at 519-723-2491 Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (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. Cannabis Seized, Four Charged (LEAMINGTON, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) in Leamington,

and the Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) in partnership with Municipality of Leamington by-law, executed a warrant in the 100 block of Mersea Road 5, in the Municipality of Leamington, on March 24, 2022. Officers located approximately 7600 cannabis plants in various stages of growth, 500 pounds of processed cannabis, and various grow equipment, with a total value of approximately $ 4,418,490. Four persons were arrested as follows: Jian CHEN, age 64 of Scarborough, ON Yunguang GAO, age 58, of Scarborough, ON Xiaoqin KANG, age 58, of Aurora, ON Zhenzeng WENG, age 66, of Markham, ON All above parties were charged with Cultivate, Propagate or Harvest More Than Four Cannabis Plants, Contrary to the Cannabis Act of Canada. They will appear in a Windsor court on a later date. Two Vehicle Crash Closes Road (LEAMINGTON, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Leamington, along with Leamington Fire Services and Windsor-Essex Emergency Medical Services (EMS), were at the scene of a two vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:47 a.m. on Monday. A minivan, with one occupant, travelling southbound on Essex County Road 37, failed to stop at the stop sign, and struck a westbound Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), carrying 4 occupants. The

occupant of the minivan had to be extricated from the vehicle and was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. All 4 occupants in the SUV were taken to a local hospital with injuries ranging from minor to serious. Essex County Road 14 will remain closed between Kent Road 1 and

Police looking for assistance in Indentifying Deceased body The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex County Major Crime Unit, is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a deceased body which was located at Crystal Beach in Colchester on March 26, 2022. The adult male is described as approximately 6’ 1”- 6’5” tall, 180-230 pounds. He had no teeth and black or brown curly hair. He was wearing a long sleeved navy blue shirt, blue jeans, a black “True Religion” belt, two pairs of socks

and black work boots. Police have not deemed the death suspicious. If you have information, you are asked to contact the Essex County OPP Major Crime Unit at 519326-2544. 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 1-800-222-8477 (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.

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Rose City Gymnastics Club is back at it again 3-4, that place in the top 32, in their age category after their two qualifying competitions, will go on to compete at the Ontario Championships. The championships are scheduled to take place June 2nd - June 5th. 2022 in Alliston, ON. The local athletes competing for the club, represent families from LaSalle, Windsor, Belle River, Kingsville, Lakeshore, Oldcastle, Tecumseh, Maidstone, Essex, Leamington, and Harrow. It was a successful weekend for many of the Rose City gymnasts who brought home medals. Locally, some

Pictured are Rose City gymnasts: 1st place Charlee Ramirez and second place Spencer Maria.

highlights include allaround first place finishes in the competition for Alessandra Mastronardi, of Leamington; Adrianna Mikho of Belle River; Julia McInnis, of Kingsville; Spencer Maria, of Lakeshore. All around

2nd place finishes were capture by Presley Bartel, of Harrow; Katelynn Frappier, Lola Bautista, Harper Horrocks, and Grace Goodyear, all of Tecumseh.

Pictured is Coach Vanessa and Coach Celeste with their team.

submitted to EFP Last week, 38 athletes, coaches, and supporters representing Rose City Gymnastics travelled to Pickering Ontario to give local gymnasts the opportunity to compete at

their second Gymnastics Qualifier/Invitational Competition. For some of these young athletes, this was the first chance to participate in competition in two years, and for some, their first

competition ever. The athletes (aged 9-years and older), who took part, competed over the weekend - Friday March 25th, through to Sunday March 27th, 2022. The athletes, Level

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ZBA requests permanent storage of professional display fireworks on the 6th Concession - a temporary, three-year zoning amendment to allow the storage of fireworks is about to expire by Sylene Argent On Monday evening, Essex Council hosted a statutory public meeting to hear public feedback regarding a Site-Specific Zoning Amendment request for 6954 6th Concession Road. The applicants, Victor and Deborah Anber – proprietors of K & H Distributing Fireworks – approached Council to request a potential Zoning ByLaw Amendment (ZBA) to permit the permanent storage of professional display fireworks in existing shipping containers. The storage of fireworks as an additional permitted use on the property is allowed until May 6, 2022. Essex Council adopted the Zoning Bylaw Amendment in 2019, when the proprietor approached Council then. At the time, the applicants were granted a temporary zoning amendment to provide a reasonable opportunity to relocate the storage activity. The purpose for the ZBA request, Rita Jabbour, Manager of Planning, explained is the main office in Tecumseh is located near a school and are lands designated for residential development, which precludes storage of their products at that site due to Federallyregulated minimum distance requirements. The subject lands are zoned Agricultural District 1.1, which is for general agriculture and farm production support activities. Natural Heritage Overlay affects a portion of the property, Jabbour noted. She said permitted uses on prime ag lands include agricultural, ag-related uses, or the secondary use of onfarm diversified uses. The Provincial Policy Statement also gives way to other types of land uses in ag areas, when there is no opportunity to relocate them into settlement areas. The property consists of 21 hectares of productive farmland and 2.8 hectares of woodlot. It currently houses 28 shipping containers, 22 of which contain fireworks and six contain equipment and personal items. She noted the applicants looked at alternative locations, but most do not meet the minimum distance required by the Federal Government, and the asking price for industrial property in the Harrow Settlement Area has increased significantly. Jabbour noted K & H Distributing has been licensed by the Federal Ministry of Natural Resources for several years, and is a wholesaler of consumer fireworks with over 30-years of experience in planning professional fireworks and pyrotechnic displays. After circulating the request to all property owners within 120-meters of the property, seven comments were received as of Thursday March 2, 2022. There were two letters in support and two were opposed. The Town has received more comments and a petition of support since that date. Jabbour highlighted the Manager of Senior Inspector of Explosive for Natural Resources Canada commented the property has been licensed for several years for the storage of fireworks in several storage containers, and the site is in compliance with all Federal regulations, including distance requirements to inhabited dwellings and public roads. Because of the location to the woodlot, ERCA recommended a deferral until an Environmental Impact Assessment could be completed. During the meeting, Council heard from nine delegates. Some cited they live close to the site and have concern for those who live nearby as it could have an impact on the value of their property, that the default for not being able to find industrial land should not be a farm, the desire for the quiet atmosphere of the area to remain the same, that this will open the door for other ag property owners to try and rezone for industrial

purposes, concerns if there were to be a fire or explosion, that residents expect Council to honour the temporary provision, which Council members knew about the operation prior to three-years ago, and that it is not a problem the Town needs to solve. Other comments included those who bought property in the area should have looked into adjacent land uses, that Council read the petition of support, that Anber has done nothing in over ten-years to not get respect from landowners, and the land has been farmed for 50-years and remaining lands are producing the same since Anber bought it. During the meeting, concerns were noted about the proximity to the subject lands in terms of who signed the petition of support. The petitions will be included in the agenda for when the matter is presented for Council decision. Anber said he believes the safety issues have been

addressed. He said he would not be there if it was not safe, as the Federal Government would not have given him a permit. He noted the value of land from last year to this year has gone up 24-percent. He said he has done his best to comply with what Council has asked of him. He said he looked at over 50 places. He is content to work out of his containers. His truck comes in and moves product out to distribution areas. Council then took the time to ask questions on the matter. Administration will prepare a Report to Council and proposed by-law on the matter, likely at the April 19 meeting. At that time, Council can approve, defer, or deny the application. At that time, staff will note if Council’s decision is a reconsideration vote, as the matter was discussed three-years ago, or a regular majority vote.

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Notice to Residents and Property Owners Regarding Nuisance Weeds and Tall Grass Under the Nuisance Weed and Tall Grass Control ByLaw (By-Law Number 1440), tall grass and nuisance weeds have been deemed a public nuisance. Property owners and occupants are required to cut and maintain tall grass to a height not exceeding 8 inches (20 centimeters), and destroy and remove all nuisance weeds and weed seeds. As set out in the Nuisance Weed and Tall Grass Control By-law, this advertisement should be considered formal notice to all property owners and occupants within the Town of Essex of their responsibilities under the by-law. Failure to comply with this notice may result in the Town completing the work and recovering the expenses incurred by adding the cost to the tax roll for the lands. The Town, at its discretion, may also issue a ticket for the violation that will result in a fine under the Provincial Offences Act. This notice shall be deemed to be effective service on land owners and building occupants. For more information, please contact: By-Law Enforcement Department Town of Essex 2610 County Road 12, Essex, Ontario N8M 2X6 519-776-7336 ext. 1409

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Call for 2022 Elec on Compliance Audit Commi ee In accordance with the Municipal Elec ons Act, 1996 (Act), an Elec on Compliance Audit Commi ee (Commi ee) is to be appointed for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elec ons. The Commi ee will perform the du es rela ng to the compliance audit applica on process as outlined in the Act, including: a) considering a compliance audit applica on received by an elector and deciding whether the applica on should be granted or rejected; b) appoin ng an Auditor, if the applica on is granted; c) receiving the Auditor’s report; d) reviewing the Auditor’s report and deciding whether legal proceedings should be commenced; and e) determining whether to recover the costs of conduc ng the compliance audit from the applicant, if the Auditor’s report indicates there were no apparent contraven ons and, if there were no reasonable grounds for the applica on. The Town is seeking Applica ons for the Commi ee from persons with accoun ng and audit, academic or legal backgrounds and/or other individuals with knowledge of elec on campaign ﬁnances set out in the Act. Applicants should have a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of municipal elec on campaign ﬁnances; proven analy cal and decision-making skills; experience working on a commi ee, task force or similar se ng; and good oral and wri en communica on skills. Employees of the Town of Tecumseh, Members of its Council and any candidates in the 2022 municipal elec on, or in any by-elec on during the term of Council, are ineligible to be appointed as a member of the Commi ee. A copy of the 2022 Tecumseh Elec on Compliance Audit Commi ee Terms of Reference and further Commi ee details can be found on the Town’s website at www.tecumseh.ca/commi ees, or by contac ng 519-735-2184 Ext 143 or 117. Applica on forms are to be completed and submi ed online via the Town’s website and are to be submi ed on or before Friday, May 6, 2022.

2022 Cat Spay & Neuter Voucher Program The Town of Tecumseh, in partnership with local veterinary hospitals/clinics, is pleased to once again provide its Cat Spay and Neuter Voucher Program (Program) beginning Friday, April 1 2022. This Program is available to residents of the Town of Tecumseh, only. In an eﬀort to reduce the number of feral cats in the Town, 95 Vouchers will be issued to sterilize cats. The Vouchers are valued at $50 each.

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Vouchers for owned cats are reserved for low-income families. A declara on of income will be required. A maximum of three (3) Vouchers will be issued where the cats are owned (3 available). For feral cat caregivers, a maximum of five (5) Vouchers will be issued (92 available), with no income restric ons. Applica ons for the 2022 Cat Spay and Neuter Voucher Program are to be completed and submi ed online via the Town’s website. Vouchers will be issued electronically via email. Please note that Vouchers are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Further Program details can be found on the Town’s website, by contac ng Ext. 143 or email chebert@tecumseh.ca. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).

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Town of LaSalle - Council approves three fire station model submitted to EFP At the Regular Council meeting on March 22, 2022, LaSalle Council approved the Three Fire Station Operating Model and Financial Plan as presented by Ed Thiessen, Director of Fire Services/Fire Chief and Dale Langlois, Director of Finance/Treasurer. This model includes the existing headquarters station on Normandy St., a west substation at 2160 Front Road (Substation 1), and an east substation on Laurier Parkway in the area of Disputed Road (Substation 2). “Our Town is growing, and as we continue to do so, it is our duty to continue to meet standards by responding to the growing needs of our community. With this plan, Council is committed to building a safer LaSalle,” said

Mayor Marc Bondy. Since 2019, there are several factors that have occurred that have resulted in the need for a three station model. Specifically, the areas of predicted future growth within the Town in both the short to mid-term and long-term have resulted in the need for greater response capabilities. In addition, a key factor in the recommendation of additional fire stations is the National Fire Protection Association NFPA 1710 guideline which requires that fire apparatus and four firefighters arrive on-scene within four minutes. With a three station model, 87% of the Town’s urban area will be provided initial coverage within four minutes. This is well above the provincial average for

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municipalities which is in the range of 72% for urban geography. It is also above the 75% coverage target for municipalities. At the same time, volunteer firefighter retention has become a challenge for most composite fire services across North America. Currently, LaSalle Fire Service is a composite fire department with 12 full-time firefighters and 32 volunteer (paid-oncall) firefighters. LaSalle Fire Service has had challenges maintaining the full complement of volunteer firefighters in recent years, which has led to challenges meeting the NFPA 1710 guideline. “LaSalle Fire Service is dedicated to ensuring public safety. Up until now, we have maintained the appropriate level of fire service and response, but as current trends continue, we will have difficulty maintaining the NFPA guideline,” said Chief Thiessen. The three fire station model is based on moving towards staffing each location with full-time

firefighters. As new fire stations are opened, the target of four fulltime firefighters at each location will be achieved over time. The financial plan transitions from two full-time firefighters to four full-time firefighters at each station location over a number of years. “Over the next two years, the focus will be on the design and construction of the first substation on Front Road at the former Centennial Arena site and securing the land for the second

substation,” said Langlois. By 2026, the goal is to have the first substation constructed and operational with two full-time firefighters onduty at all times with the appropriate capital and operational resources in place. The third station is scheduled to be built in 2031 and can be adjusted if needed based on future growth in LaSalle. The financial plan considers both the capital and operational requirements of the fire master plan and begins

with a $200,000 increase which was approved as part of the 2022 budget followed by a $25,000 incremental increase each year over a period of 10 years. This amounts to an annual municipal tax rate impact range of 0.52% in 2022 to 0.75% in 2031 over the 10-year period. More information about the three fire station model can be found on our web page at www. lasalle.ca/firestations

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FromThe Heart Lenten display at St. Paul’s highlights Email your photo and content to contact@ essexfreepress.com or drop by our oﬃce at 16 Centre St., Essex. Personal notices must be received by Monday at 12:00 noon to appear in the Thursday edition. _________________________________________________________

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Alta McCallum July 26, 1929 - March 20, 2014 We, your family, miss you in the house where you used to be. We wanted so much to keep you, but God willed it not to be. Now, you are in God’s keeping. You suﬀer no more pain. So, dear God, take care of her until we meet again.

struggles of vulnerable people

by Sylene Argent St. Paul’s Anglican Church is currently in the middle of a nineweek project, designed to highlight struggles vulnerable people may face, as part of an ongoing Lenten display. Each week, continuing until Easter, members of the local Church add a new display, highlighting a different issue. QR codes are included on the displays, which links those interested in viewing a sermon given that connects to the weekly display’s topic. Reverend Chris Brouillard-Coyle said this work is part of a larger awareness project the Church is undertaking that has grown out of experiences with individuals who have used its Clothing Cupboard. “Our volunteers have been particularly touched by the struggles of those who are having difficulty finding housing,” she noted, adding in recent months, the Church has been able to help assist a few individuals in need. “We are on a journey to educate ourselves and the community about the struggles of vulnerable people,” she said. Because people sometimes fall through the cracks of the system, the Church is using this time to explore what that means through the lens of the Lenten stories and sharing that with the community through the displays and online resources accessible through its website. It is hoped a display will also be added to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, because of the Church’s partnership with Trans

Wellness Ontario. Brouillard-Coyle is the Chaplain for Trans Wellness Ontario. After Easter, St. Paul’s plans to host an all candidates meeting on May 5 at 7pm for those who are running for the Essex Riding in the upcoming Provincial Election.

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What’s Going On... APRIL 1  PASTA TAKEOUT ONLY DINNER - from 5 - 6:30pm at St. Paul’s Church, Essex. Enter through the church and feel free can bring your own containers.

~ Love, Don and Families _________________________________________________________

April 2 & 3 - SPRING CRAFT SHOW - at Essex Arena, 60 Fairview Ave., W. Shaheen Room from 9am - 4pm. Proceeds to Kingsville Essex Associated Band.

OBITUARIES _________________________________________________________ PYE, Wayne Edmonds- Passed peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the age of 73. Cherished husband of Rosemary (nee Soucie) for 52 years. Proud and loving Dad and Grandpa of Lisa Evans (Ross) and their children, Micah, Katie, and Seth, Brent (Nicole Clarkson) and their children, Luke, Hailey, Mitchell and Ryan, and Tanya Jerant (Darko) and their children, Maja, Hunter and Violet. Predeceased by his parents Joan and Arthur Pye and his in-laws Harold and Claire Soucie. Dearest brother of Randy Pye (Patty Wright) and brother-in-law of Mike (Shirley), late Dave (Sue), Bill (Patricia), Paul (Grace), late Ken (Carol), late Barbara Grossett (Jim), Rob (Mary), Janice Soucie-Black (Kevin LaJoy), Phil (Patty) and Chris (Tracey). He will also be remembered and loved by his many nieces and nephews. Wayne retired from teaching after many years spent at Western Secondary School. In retirement, he and Rosemary, enjoyed traveling, and their many motorcycle trips, time spent at the cottage in Bayﬁeld and most of all being with his family. To Dr. Burgess and the care team at Hospice, as well as Jenna from Bayshore Home healthcare, the family would like to extend their greatest gratitude. In following Wayne’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation will take place at Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 11 am. If desired, memorial donations made to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Members of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, including Reverend Chris Brouillard-Coyle (pictured far right) show oﬀ one of the Lenten displays currently viewable to highlight some of the struggles vulnerable people can face. This display highlights that God’s love is like the wings of a mother hen.

APRIL 7  ESSEX COUNTY HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY at 7pm at Harrow Exhibition Hall, 134 McAﬀee St., Harrow. All are welcome. 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. MAY 7  DETROIT RIVER WALLEYE CLASSIC - For information and to register, visit: www.detroitriverwalleyeclassic.com. JUNE 4 & 5  ART IN THE PARK - presented by the Rotary Club of Windsor - at Willistead Manor. For more info: www.artintheparkwindsor.com. JUNE 9  12  LASALLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL  at the Vollmer Recreation Complex. Info at: lasalle.ca/en/things-to-do/strawberry-festival.aspx JUNE 25  KINGSVILLE HIGHLAND GAMES  At Lakeside Park, Kingsville with gates opening 8:30am. Tickets and information available at: kingsville.ca/highlandgames

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519-776-4255 Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Please join us each Sunday at 10am in-person, 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

On the ﬁfth Sunday of Lent, Major Jim Hann’s sermon topic is ‘The Incarnation.’ Join us for Family Worship at 10:30a.m. Covid restrictions have been lifted. Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1p.m. is focusing on the book of Luke. Everyone is welcome to attend this most interesting study. If you are in need of Food Bank services, call the oﬃce at 519-776-4628. We gratefully accept donations of nonperishable items on Tues., Wed., and Fri. between 9a.m. 1p.m. Canned vegetables are needed. Continue to pray for the people in the war-torn Ukraine. Also keep our sick and shut-ins in your prayers.

Essex United Church Join us on Sunday, April 3 at 10:30am for our Worship Service for the Fifth Sunday in Lent. Everyone is welcome on this very important journey.

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Our Good Friday Service is on April 15 at 10:30am and our Easter Sunday Service is April 17 at 10:30am. 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: 519776-4070.

Centre also continues to be paused at this time until further notice. The secretary can be reached Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 1pm. Our number is (519) 723-2284 and our email is bethelmaidstone@gmail.com. We are at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone, near the corner of Manning Rd and Talbot. You can ﬁnd us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com.

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Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news The Essex K of C is collecting new medical supplies, socks, underwear for all ages on Friday, April 1st from 5 - 7:30p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus at the back of the church. proceeds will go to a K of C Council in Poland for the refugees from Ukraine. Holy Week schedule is as follows: Holy Thursday at St. Mary’s at 7 pm, Good Friday at St. Mary’s and St. John the Evangelist both at 10am and St. Clement’s and Holy Name of Jesus both at 3pm, Easter Vigil at Holy Name of Jesus at 8pm and Easter Sunday at St. Mary’s at 8:30am, St. John the Evangelist at 9am, St. Clement’s at 10:30am and Holy Name of Jesus at 11am. For more information please visit our website. St. Clement’s church is collecting Easter flowers. If you like to donate please drop off your flowers on Palm Sunday or at Tuesday evening Mass. The Essex K of C is having a Good Friday Fish Fry at Holy Name of Jesus parish hall from 4 - 7pm. 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. St. Mary’s 175th Anniversary on Sunday, June 5th with Mass at 1p.m. with Bishop Fabbro. More details to come. For up to date news, please visit our website at: centralessexcatholic.dol or find us on social media.

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Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Sue Anderson will lead our service. A video Sermon is available each on our Pastoral Charge Website. A copy of our Bulletin is also available.The website address is www. woodsleepastorcharge.ca. Please say a special prayer our friends on our prayer list and pray for the people of the country of Ukraine. Coﬀee time is back! Coﬀee or tea is being serve every Thursday morning at 10am.

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.

Church of the Redeemer/St. Stephen’s Trinity Anglican Church

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Thank you to all those who donated to our cause. The donated items will be shipped by the First Lutheran Church of Kingsville to be given to Ukrainian Refugees. We continue to accept monetary donations for the Ukrainian Refugees. Kay is collecting for memorial Easter ﬂowers until April 10th. Don’t forget about our study group. First Light and the Kingsdom of God. Bring a pen, note book and bible (if you have one). All are welcome on Wednesdays at 7pm. Our thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends of Catherine Matos. We welcome you to our scent-free Sundays services at 9:15am with Rev.’d Hilton Gomes. Masks are required.

This Sunday is the Fifth Sunday in Lent, which means the Passion and Resurrection celebrations are fast approaching. It starts with Passion Sunday, April 10th, 9a.m. Redeemer and 10:30a.m. at St. Stephen’s. Mark your calendar to worship. The “I was hungry and you fed me” project at Redeemer is going well. Direct donations of food and contributions of money to purchase food items means that two or three boxes of food go to the Essex Food Bank weekly. Order your meat pies from St. Stephen’s by calling Dave at: 519-969-2229 and fruit pies from Redeemer by calling Pam at: 519-818-8263. All of the pies are homemade.

Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman

Worship Service this Sunday, April 3, at 10am with Linda Hollingsworth bringing the message. Communion will be celebrated. The following Sunday, April 10, Mike Morency 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 Harrow.

Bethel-Maidstone United Please join Rev. Paul Rodey Sunday mornings at 10am, as he leads us through the Season of Lent. Please continue to wear your mask and observe social distancing. Our hall and building remain closed to meetings and rentals. There is no Sunday School oﬀered at this time. The Children’s Drop-In

Essex Retirees’ Club News

Winners of the Pepper, last Monday afternoon were: Mavis Law with high score, Dorval Cadieux with the most Peppers, and Richard Noel with low score. Winners at Wednesday Night Pepper were LouAnn Mailloux with high score, Kevin Edwards with the most Peppers, and Charlie Chevalier with low score.

Antioch Christian Ministries Submitted by Karen Chaulk

Antioch Church, located at 455 County Rd. 34 W. Essex, 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

Comber 4H Poultry Club press report submitted by Pixie Lang and Henley Cribley

The March 17th, 2022, Press Report: 4H would like to thank Brian Celiska for coming out to share knowledge and resources and to answer any future questions our 4H members might have. This is our ﬁrst meeting for 2022 and consisted of voting for various positions in our club and the diﬀerent poultry choices we have to pick from. We would like to thank Michelle Pillon for hosting the opening St. Paddy’s Day Comber 4H poultry club meeting at her farm.

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First case of Influenza a confirmed in Windsor-Essex submitted to EFP Last week, the WindsorEssex County Health Unit (WECHU) has reported the first case of Influenza A in Windsor and Essex County. Last influenza season, there were no lab confirmed influenza cases. Previously, the first influenza case reported for a season was on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. The WECHU reminds everyone to get their flu shot. The best way to protect yourself against the influenza virus and lower your risk of getting the flu is to get the flu vaccine. The flu vaccine is free for people who work, live or study in Ontario. There are a number of ways

for residents to get their influenza vaccine: • From your health care provider (contact your doctor or nurse practitioner) • At participating local Pharmacies in Windsor and Essex County Influenza (the flu) is a virus that causes an infection of the nose, throat and lungs, and is easily spread through the air when an infected person talks, coughs or sneezes. The flu virus can also live on surfaces for several hours, which can cause you to get sick when touching your mouth, nose or eyes after touching a contaminated surface. Symptoms start one to four days after being exposed and individuals

with the flu can spread the virus before they experience symptoms. Symptoms of the flu and COVID-19 can be similar: fever, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, headaches, and muscle pain/body aches. It may be hard to tell the difference based on symptoms alone, and testing may be required to confirm. If individuals have any of the above symptoms, they should not attend work or school, contact their health care provider, and seek testing at a local COVID-19 assessment centre if you are eligible for PCR or rapid POC molecular testing. The flu can affect

anyone, including those who are healthy, but people at higher risk of serious complications are: • young children • babies under 6 months of age (who are unable to get the vaccine) • adults aged 65 and over • pregnant women • those living with a chronic health conditions (such as asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, heart disease) It is important to take precautions to prevent getting or spreading the flu: • everyone over 6 months of age should get a flu vaccine every year • wash your hands often • cough and sneeze into your arm or tissue • do not touch your face

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Sunshine list highlights public sector employees earning 100k or more in 2021 1965 Mustang goes home

Helen and Gord Vokey in their Mustang convertible.

In 1991, Helen and Gord Vokey of Toronto purchased a 1965 Mustang convertible from a man in Atlanta, Georgia, who bought the car new. It was driven a lot and Gord spent many hundreds of hours in restoring it back to original condition. They drove it to cruise nights in the Toronto area and enjoyed the car for thirty years. But in the fall of 2021, they began to discuss the possible sale of the car as they were advancing in years and no longer able to properly maintain it. And then as if by magic, the phone rang! It was the man in Atlanta who had sold the car to them thirty years earlier. He was calling to say his daughter and her husband were on a vacation in Canada and just happened to be in Toronto. Could they drop by and see the car that she remembers from when she was growing up? They came to the house. Gord started it up and backed it out to give them a better look at the gleaming black finish, the sparkling chrome, the red interior, the period perfect fender skirts, and the luggage rack on the trunk. The license plate said 64ANAF because this 1965 Mustang was built between April and August of 1964 and nicknamed 1964½. contact@essexfreepress.com issuu.com/essexfreepress The daughter and her husband fell in love with it! An enclosed trailer sent it back to the same family that sold it thirty years earlier. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

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by Sylene Argent Last week, The Province of Ontario released its annual public sector salary disclosure report, which lists information on all public sector employees who were paid $100,000 or more in 2021 and are subject to the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act. This report is also known as the Sunshine List. The Town of Essex had 21 employees on the Sunshine List, with CAO Doug Sweet leading the way with a reported salary of $177,801.07. He was appointed to the position last September, and held the position of Director of Community Services/ Deputy CAO previously. This was up one individual from the previous year. The Town of Kingsville

had 11 employees on the Sunshine List. Leading the way was CAO John Norton, who reportedly earned $188,630.43. The Municipality of Leamington had 26 employees on the Sunshine List. Leading the way was CAO Peter Neufeld, who reportedly earned $197,056.84. The Municipality of Lakeshore had 19 employees on the Sunshine List, with CAO Truper McBride leading the way with a reported salary of $184,096.50. Amherstburg had 21 employees on the Sunshine List, with CAO Giovanni Miceli leading the way with a reported salary of $176,931.75. Town of LaSalle had 64 employees on the Sunshine List, with CAO Giuseppe Milicia leading the way with a reported salary of

$234,334.65. LaSalle’s employee list included 30 police officers. The Town of Tecumseh had 19 employees on the Sunshine List, with CAO Margaret Misek Evans leading the way with a reported salary of $200,391.00. The County of Essex had 84 employees on the Sunshine List, including nursing and paramedic staff.

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73’s, Flags exchange games early, before Essex takes commanding lead

The Essex 73’s celebrate a goal over the Mooretown Flags.

Jakob Knowles gloves down a shot against Mooretown.

by Garrett Fodor After splitting the first two games of the semi-finals series, the Essex 73’s and Mooretown Flags were back in action last week. Game 3, of the best-of-seven series, was held in Essex on March 24. As the series was tied at one game apiece, both teams were looking to take a win and get the upper hand. It was the Mooretown players who set the tempo and rose to the occasion with Nolan Farr scoring just 91-seconds into the opening period. The over-age forward scored his 10th of the playoffs, beating 73’s goalie, Jakob Knowles. From there, Essex pick up the pace and tempo. Five-minutes later, Liam Hall scored just a couple days after his birthday and fresh off a call-up with the

LaSalle Vipers. His goal tied the game at one. The air was quickly taken out of the home crowd as Farr added his second of the period, just over a minute later. Entering the intermission, the Flags clung to a 2-1 lead, while outshooting Essex 10-7. In the middle stanza, the 73’s players were quick to continue to test the Flags. Essex had many quality scoring chances, causing havoc for the Flags’ defenders and goalie, Nathan King. 73’s forward, Jacob Cruickshank, tied the game just over four-minutes into the period. With Essex getting more offensive zone time, the Flags’ players became more undisciplined, giving the 73’s a powerplay scoring opportunity. But King and the Flags held strong, despite the bursts of offense. As a result, the teams remained tied headed to the intermission. After 40-minutes, the 73’s had outshot the Flags 21-15. The teams skated through a cautious third period, as neither looked to slip up and give the opposition a chance to capitalize, which set up an overtime period. In overtime, the 73’s had a powerplay advantage, and the home team made no mistake after winning the draw. Essex quickly cycled the puck before Ryan McKim blasted a point-shot through King and in, sealing a 3-2 victory. This gave Essex a 2-1 series lead.

For Game 4, Essex travelled to Mooretown on March 26. Unlike the previous two games, Essex opened the scoring in the first period. Curtis Jackson beat King midway through the first period, giving the visiting 73’s a 1-0 lead. The score remained 1-0 when the buzzer sounded to end the first period. Unlike the previous three games, Essex outshot Mooretown in the opening 20-minutes, 15-7. In the second period, Mooretown put on the pressure, but Knowles stood tall in net, remaining unbeaten. Jackson added his second goal of the night to double Essex’s lead heading into the third period. Holding a 2-0 lead, Essex came out of the intermission looking to put the game out of reach and silence the crowd of nearly 600 people. Just over fourminutes in, the 73’s added a pair of goals just 47 seconds apart to create a 4-0 lead. With the game out of reach, the Flags’ tempers began to flare, giving Essex more chances to increase their lead with the man-advantage. But King, in net for Mooretown, came up big, using his pads to turn aside what was thrown at him.

Tempers flare after a whistle between the Mooretown Flags and Essex 73’s.

The 73’s held on to defeat the Flags 4-0, taking a 3-1 series lead. Knowles was in net for Essex, picking up his first postseason shutout, turning aside all 30 shots he faced. While his counterpart, Nathan King, faced 44. With a 3-1 series lead, the 73’s could end the series on March 29. Elsewhere in the Stobbs Division, the Lakeshore Canadiens hold a 3-1 series lead over the Wheatley Sharks. The winners will face-off in the Stobbs Division finals.

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Essex Southpoint Ravens U12 Bluewater League Playoff Champions submitted to EFP The Essex Southpoint Ravens U12 hockey team continued its Bluewater League Playoffs with a pair of round robin games. Last Thursday, the Ravens defeated the Tecumseh Eagles 11-1. Derek Dunn, Kayden Cook, and Lucas O’Neil each potted a pair of goals with singles scored by Austin Goudie, Owen Derksen, AJ Youssef, Isaiah Georges, and Maxim Pyne. On Friday night, the team hosted the Erie North Shore Storm and handily defeated them by a score of 7-1. Nash Fuerth and Jonathan Recker led the team with two goals each, while Tyler Thomas, Ben Liebrock, and Dunn chipped in one

apiece. This win put the team in first place in its pool and secured a berth in the semifinals the following day. On Saturday, Essex faced off against, a tough Kent Cobras team. After a scoreless first period, Kent scored mid-way through the second period. But shortly after, while on a two man advantage, O’Neil passed to Fuerth who sent the puck out to Dunn who banged in his own rebound. Then with ten seconds to go in the period, Recker turned in his own zone and threw a long pass up ice to Goudie who went in alone and fired his shot in, low glove, to take the lead. Halfway through the third period, Youssef found Cook at the blue line. Cook took a slap shot and Goudie was there to find, and banged in, the rebound. With three-minutes to go in the game, Ben Liebrock took advantage of a give-away and went in alone jamming it home to increase the lead for the Ravens. Thirty seconds later, Brayden Foster and O’Neil, in a scrum off the draw, sent the puck back to Cook, who one timed his slap shot past the goalie to finish the scoring at 5-1. Kevin Ondic stopped everything thrown his way to earn the win. On Sunday morning, in the Bluewater League Finals, the Ravens faced off with the Belle River Canadiens. Three-and-a-half minutes into the game, while short handed, O’Neil stopped a clearing attempt and quickly fired his snapshot high blocker to open the scoring.

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Two minutes into the second period, Fuerth dug the puck out and and sent it back to Cook at the line, whose hard wristshot beat the goalie, low glove, to increase the lead. Three-minutes later Georges kept the puck in at the line for Fuerth to pick it up and find a wide open Youssef, who ripped his shot past a stunned goaltender. With eight-minutes left to play, Foster chipped the puck to O’Neil who skated in wide and slid a pass out front to Goudie, who one timed his shot in, and put Essex up by four. Trent Chevalier, in net for the Ravens, though not tested often, made two highlight reel saves late in the game, to preserve his shutout in the 4-0 win, which made the Ravens the Bluewater League Playoff Champions.