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Deputy Fire Chief moving on to join LaSalle Fire Services by Sylene Argent Essex’s Deputy Fire Chief, Rick Malott, will move on to fill the role of Deputy Fire Chief for LaSalle Fire Services, effective March 15, 2021. LaSalle’s current Deputy Fire Chief, Ed Thiessen, will move into the role of Fire Chief upon current Fire Chief, Dave Sutton’s, retirement next month. “I greatly enjoyed my time in Essex, and serving, leading, and managing for the fire service in my role. There is a fantastic team here. We worked hard over the years to progress this department. In leaving here, I can do so knowing there is a fantastic group of men and women running the frontlines,” Malott said. Malott first suited up as a part-time firefighter in 2002 in Amherstburg. He got onboard with Essex Station #2 in October of 2008. He was promoted from auxiliary to firefighter around five months later. He was appointed Inspector and Public Education Officer in May of 2011, then Deputy Fire Chief in 2014. Moving on to LaSalle, he commented, adds another level of diverse, different, and complex challenges, which he was interested in pursuing. “It was an opportunity that presented itself. I am leaving Essex on good terms. I feel like I have made a difference here,” Malott commented. “I am looking forward to mentor in a new municipality.” He is also looking forward to working with what he said is another fantastic group of men and women in LaSalle. In the past, he noted, he has had the opportunity to work with LaSalle’s Chief on various projects in the county. “The hardest part, is leaving people,” Malott said of the move. “I am confident things will progress. Administration and the frontline team here is one-hundred percent a stand-up group of men and women. They will
carry on progress as needed.” Malott thanked the current administration from the Town of Essex and Essex Fire & Rescue for their support, in addition to Council for giving firefighters a chance to explain what they do and the progress made as a fire service. The community, he added, has been great to work with as well. The process to replace Malott’s position as Deputy Fire Chief, for Essex, is still being worked on.
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Colchester North Public School hosts “We All Belong” day
by Sylene Argent Photos submitted. As a way to bring the school community together, and teach students the importance of standing up against bullying, a “We All
Belong” day at Colchester North Public School was hosted last Friday. Lori Ducharme, a Kindergarten Teacher at Colchester North Public School, submitted an application for a “We
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Belong” grant through the Greater Essex County District School Board. Her successful application earned the school a $300 grant to address the topic. “We belong and anti-bullying are pretty important topics we wanted to address for the kids,” Ducharme said, adding the local school used the funding to purchase more antibullying books, in addition to getting the materials necessary to make anti-
bullying t-shirts for all the staff at Colchester North that stated, “We all belong at Colchester North Public School.” On Friday, staff members wore their specially-made t-shirts and started their day with reading the books they purchased through the grants. After that, each class hosted ageappropriate activities to further explore the inclusion topics. Some of the younger classes made
paper donuts that included words about kindness and making others feel like they belong. Some of the older students participated in a slideshow presentation on being an “upstander” and not a “bystander,” which includes standing up for others. Some students took the anti-bullying pledge in an effort to show they recognize what bullying looks like and try to make school an inclusive experience for
everyone. All the students were asked to wear pink that day to go along with the anti-bullying theme. “It was a nice day,” Ducharme said. “It has been a difficult year, so it was nice to have a day where everyone was doing the same thing at same time, even though they were in their own classrooms. It creates a sense of community and belonging.”
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- Monday, March 1, 2021 INSIDE THIS WEEK’S COUNCIL NOTES... • Development Overview shows over $5M in construction for January • Council approves funding for new watermain to cross Highway # 3 • Water/ wastewater rates approved with increases • Reduction and Release of Securities for Phase 3C of the Jakana Subdivision... & MORE
by Sylene Argent Schoolhouse no longer declared as surplus property Town Clerk, Robert Auger, noted Council met for a closed meeting on February 22, where Council gave direction to remove 195 Bagot Street, otherwise known as the Colchester Schoolhouse, from the surplus property list. Council supports the Hour for Hour Challenge Kelsey Santarossa, of the Youth Council Coalition of Canada, approached Council regarding the organization’s Hour for Hour Challenge, which was designed to provide additional volunteer opportunities for youth in Essex. The “Hour for Hour Challenge” has been issued to Canadian municipalities, encouraging them to provide volunteer hour compensation for students, who engage in civic activities. Santarossa said high school students are having difficulty finding volunteer hours right now, not necessarily because school is being held online, but because organizations may not have the capacity to offer those opportunities. Through the Hour for Hour program, municipalities are being asked to offer stable and ongoing engagement opportunities for youth to gain their community service hours. If Council chose to have the Town of Essex become a member of the Youth Council Coalition of Canada, for a fee of $1200 per year (would be discounted by 30 percent for the inaugural year), it offers administrative support to staff. Council could take on the Hour four Hour Challenge without
being a member of the Youth Council Coalition of Canada, but would not get the administrative support. Council moved to joined the Youth Council Coalition of Canada, with the funds coming out of the Community Partnership Fund. Essex was the first to adopt the Hour for Four Challenge in WindsorEssex and Southwestern Ontario. Mayor Larry Snively said it would be nice to get more youth involved. Councillor Kim Verbeek said it would be silly to turn away the opportunity. New Youth Council Rep joins in on first meeting Mayor Larry Snively welcomed new Youth Council rep, Edua Marczinko, to her first Council meeting. She was appointed to the role recently, after former position holder, Cameron Soucie, resigned. She is a grade 11 Essex District High School student, who is looking forward to adding a young person’s perspective to local municipal matters as the newest Youth Council Rep appointee. She plays various sports, is a member of the EDHS Rotary Interact Club, and volunteers with the Hungarian Centre. The Town of Essex has two Youth Council Rep positions, with the other one being filled by Ehva Hoffmann since October of 2016. “We are glad you want to be part of the team and we welcome you here tonight,” Mayor Larry Snively said. “It is a joy to have you.” Development Overview shows over $5M in construction for January Essex Council received the Development Overview for January
2021, which noted there was $5,778,700 in total construction value. This included all new and expanding commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential developments that required a building permit. This is down 36.4 percent from January 2020. The Report to Council also highlights the average sale price in January for a home was $381,078 in Wards 1 and 2, which was higher than the reported $322,450 in January of last year. In addition, the average sale price in January for a home in Wards 3 and 4 was $392,748, which was substantially higher than the $272,200 reported for January of 2020. Total Single-Family Dwellings sold in January of 2021 was 33, which was nearly double that of January 2020, which was reported at 17. In addition, the Report to Council notes there was a total of eight singledwelling permits taken out in January of 2021; six for Essex Centre and two in Colchester North. Council approves funding for new watermain to cross Highway # 3 Council received the Report “Ward 1 Water Supply West of Highway 3” and approved the sole sourcing to Dillon Consulting and Coco Paving Inc., acting as the Design-Build Team for the Ministry of Transportation’s Highway # 3 Widening Project, to design and construct a new watermain crossing Highway # 3 at the 14th Concession. Council also authorized the expenditure of $148,569.60 from the Town’s Water Reserves for the project. This was because the project was
not identified in the 2021 Budget. Administrations will research potential cost-recovery strategies for the full cost to install this watermain. In the Report to Council, it notes the completed previously received Transportation Environmental Study Report in November of 2016 that the Ministry of Transportation completed includes the framework established for the widening of Highway # 3, from 0.8km west of Ellis Side Road easterly to 2.2 km east of Essex County Road 23. The Report continues administration for the Town of Essex wanted to take advantage of the widening project to install a new watermain crossing to service the industrial lands. Installation of this watermain is a direct initiative from the Town’s Strategic Plan to develop an industrial and commercial development plan for the Highway # 3 Corridor, the Report to Council notes. Council approves RFT for three pick-up trucks Council award the Request for Tender of the supply of three pickup trucks 2021 to Ken Knapp Ford in Essex in the amount of $144,619.28,
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• The need to focus on criminals, not law-abiding citizens I have written about gun regulations before in this column, and I guess I will do it again this week, as the topic has been in the news again recently. I am a person who certainly likes rules and regulations for the purpose of public safety, however, they have to make sense. Recently, we could read all about the federal government’s proposed Bill C-21, which would amend gun ownership policies. And, I am having trouble understanding how the policy makers believe these amendments will help fight gun crime, when it seems to be targeting those who are already following the rules. Through the proposed legislation, according to the Public Safety Canada website, the proposed legislation will subject owners of the around 1500 firearm models prohibited on May 1, 2020 to non-permissive storage requirements, should they choose not to participate in the buyback program. They will also be required to comply with strict requirements, beginning on April 30, 2022. Possession would include no permitted use, no import, no further acquisition, no sale, and no bequeathal. Owners would also have to successfully complete the Canadian Restricted Firearm Safety Course and upgrade to a Restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence, register the firearm with the Firearms Registrar, and comply with enhanced storage requirements.
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The proposed legislation will also give municipalities the opportunity to ban handguns. I do not think our country has a major issue with legal gun owners. What we have is a problem with illegal guns in the hands of criminals, in my opinion. We need to do more to eliminate illegal guns, keep youths on the right track, and increase penalties for criminality, not push further restrictions on those who are not causing the problem in the first place. We need more funding for the CBSA to stop illegal guns from coming in and harsher penalties for those who steal firearms from legal owners, or those who commit crimes with firearms, especially those that are illegally obtained. The proposed legislation will increase maximum penalties for firearms trafficking, smuggling, and other firearms offences from 10 to 14 years imprisonment, which I think is a slow start. Making some 1500 models of guns illegal, and requiring law-abiding firearm owners to either participate in a buy-pack program or make these types of guns inoperable will do absolutely nothing to stop illegal firearms from coming into the country. And, I doubt those who own guns illegally will comply. And, I think giving municipalities the option to make handguns illegal will A) create a logistic nightmare with communities creating their own rules,
and B) will again do nothing but take handguns away from those who have followed the rules. Putting a regulation in place will not magically make illegal weapons disappear. We also need to re-enforce youth programs. Let’s ensure they do not end up choosing a life of crime by helping them realize their potential. We can do that by reopening youth centres, enhancing music and arts programs in schools, and by just asking the youth in each community what it is they need to help them realize their full potential. As part of the proposed Bill C-21, the federal government plans to Provide $250 million over five years – starting in 2021/22 – to municipalities and Indigenous communities to support anti-gang programming and prevention programs for youth-at-risk. I’d love to see what that plan will actually entail. We also need more well-paying jobs with benefits. Take a look at the housing market, inflation rates, and the lack of good-paying jobs. We need to stop atomizing everything and give people a chance to find success. Without it, people may turn to a life of crime to survive. Youth need to be able to look into the future and know there will be opportunities for them when they reach adulthood.
OFA urges snowmobile riders to respect farmland and Ontario’s trail system By Jackie Kelly-Pemberton, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
As we balance lockdowns and restrictions, social distancing measures and stay-at-home orders, outdoor activities have become our only solace throughout COVID-19 and Mother Nature has provided Ontarians with a true Canadian winter resulting in sub-zero chills and large quantities of snow. This year’s abundance of snow in many parts of the province has resulted in an unprecedented demand for snowmobiles and trail permits. However, this newfound craze for recreational snowmobiling has also brought with it an increased level of frustration and challenges for our farming members. According to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), the trail network spans more than 30,000 kilometres across the province and includes agreements with 18,000 landowners. Ontario’s snowmobiling industry generates $3.3 billion annually in economic activity and supports rural communities through tourism, hospitality, food service, and fuel. Last year, 88,000 permits were sold across the province and one OFSC representative referenced they’ve seen a 13% increase in permit sales in their district this year. The positive impact on local economies across Ontario is undeniable. However, it’s important to remember there would be no continuous trail network without farmers and rural landowners, Farmers rely on their land to produce food, fibre, and fuel for the province, country, and the world. It drives the profitability and sustainability of our farm businesses. While trail systems benefit the economy, the farmer receives no financial compensation. This is why the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) reminds all riders to be respectful while navigating the trails and that access to farmland is a privilege, not a right.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has repeatedly communicated that farmers’ fields are not for snowmobiling. They’ve stressed that farmland is private property and snowmobilers do not have the authority to access fields unless they’ve obtained permission from the landowner. It’s not only a trespassing offence, but it also jeopardizes the health and nutrients of the soil and crops beneath the snow. Additionally, fences, irrigation systems, and other obstacles utilized in farming operations can cause serious harm to riders. The fear of being liable for injuries is a constant source of fear and anxiety for farmers and landowners. To help combat off-trail trespassing, OFSC launched the “Friends don’t ride with friends” campaign, focused on not riding with people who trespass, disrespect landowner property, risk the safety of themselves and other rides, or jeopardize the trail system. Anyone riding outside of the marked trails are trespassing on private property and endangering their own safety as well as the livelihood of the landowner. Any person riding without an OFSC trail permit is trespassing and anyone caught riding on a closed trail is also trespassing. OFSC remains committed to educating, informing, and communicating about safe and responsible riding. The biggest issue for our farming community occurs when riders’ resort to trespassing on private property. Snowmobilers need to understand that when trails remain ungroomed, often times it’s for a legitimate reason. Choosing to bypass an ungroomed trail or cut corners is not a reasonable excuse for riding on farmland and causing potential damage. This year
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Commentary - OFA there have been recorded complaints of winter wheat being destroyed, significant damage to irrigation systems, and farm gates being opened without permission. Maintenance and grooming of trails is left to the discretion of the local club and completely dependent on volunteer capacity and weather conditions. There is a distinct correlation between poor trail conditions and increased trespassing on farm property. When trails are closed, riders become increasingly impatient and ride them anyway, which not only worsens the condition of the trail, but further delays the reopening as well. These individuals abusing the local trail system run the risk of losing the privilege for the whole community. An OFSC representative spoke about the organization’s efforts to improve landowner relations and recognizes that without
access, there would be no trail network. If the landowner has a signed land use agreement and continues to deal with trespassing, it is the best practice of the organization to install a snow fence, post additional signage, or close the trail entirely. Many farmers are unaware of the process for filing damage complaints for trespass-related issues. We appreciate the local clubs that actively post signage where winter crops are planted and actively deter their members from going off the trail. However, additional communication with farmers and landowners regarding reimbursements for snowmobile related damages is imperative. There is a lack of understanding as to what the process is for reporting property damage and reimbursement, which has created significant concerns amongst our membership.
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Anecdotal evidence shows that in parts of southern Ontario, local clubs have worked with farmers and landowners to repay them for necessary damages. From crop damage to irrigation sprinklers, farmers have been reimbursed following issues caused by riders veering off the trail. But, it’s clear a knowledge gap exists. Increased communication needs to occur to address these issues to help keep everyone accountable. Volunteers at the local level are encouraged to develop relationships with landowners and keep communication lines open to ensure landowners know who their point of contact is when issues occur. We appreciate the efforts of snowmobile club volunteers and recognize them as the lifeblood of the local riding community. On behalf of all Ontario farmers, we encourage riders to enjoy this beautiful province, while treating our land and the trail system with respect. Be safe, be smart, and be considerate.
Essex Council Notes... including trade in value and non-refundable harmonized sales tax. In the Report to Council, it notes the Town of Essex is updating and adding to its vehicle fleet. As a result, the Town has to purchase three different pick-up trucks to for the Community Services, Operations, and Drainage departments. There was only one tender was received, which came from Ken Knapp Ford. The Report to Council notes $144,619.28 is the total tender price for the pick-ups, and $144,000 was approved in the 2021 Budget. This results $619.28 over what was budgeted. The trade-in value of $8,750.00 will be transferred back to the Lifecycle Asset Management Reserve. Overages in replacement vehicles will be funded by the Asset Management Lifecycle Reserve, the Report to Council notes. Water/ wastewater rates approved with increases
Council approve By-Law Number 1992, which established water and wastewater rates and charges, and further adopted the 2021 Water Financial Plan that Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. presented at the Special Meeting of Council on February 16. In the Report to Council, it notes during the special meeting, Council received a presentation for the completion of a rate study from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. that determined that rates required for 2021 to 2030.
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The proposed 2021 rates include a two-percent adjustment to the base rate for all wards for water and wastewater. It will be $20.08 for the water base rate in all wards. In addition, the volume rate for water in Wards 1 and 2 are proposed to be increased by 0.7 percent ($1.46). Wards 3 and 4 are proposed to be increased by 1.2 percent ($1.65). The wastewater base rate will be $21.09 in Ward 1, $22.14 in Ward 3, and $21.09 in Ward 4. The proposed volume
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Reduction and Release of Securities for Phase 3C of the Jakana Subdivision Essex Council reduced the performance securities for Phase 3C of the Jakana Subdivision Development by $197,082.47, and moved the performance securities, and any interest earned on the deposit up to the day of release for the completion of the installation of services for Phase 3C, be returned to the developer, and further put the underground utilities, curbs, and base asphalt on the one-year maintenance schedule. The Report to Council notes the Jakana
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Subdivision Development is located in Essex Centre. It continues the Town received performance securities in the amount of $394,164.94 on May 10, 2019, prior to the installation of services for Phase 3C on the project. The deposit is held for assurance the owner fulfills all conditions identified in the executed Subdivision Agreement. A request was received in November, on behalf of the owner of the Jakana subdivision development, 1552906 Ontario Limited, for a release of fifty percent of the performance securities. The Report Continues the remaining maintenance securities are only released after the one-year maintenance period has expired and deficiencies have been rectified. For more Council news, read the article “Council endorses plan for the Ward 1 Southwest Area Stormwater Improvements” in this week’s edition of the Essex Free Press.
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Councillor Bondy looking for youth to join Climate Action Committee by Sylene Argent In response to the Town of Essex recently adopting its Climate Adaptation Plan, Councillor Sherry Bondy has decided to form a Youth Climate Action Committee and is looking to get in contact with local students who may be interested in getting involved. She hopes the participating youths will be able to tackle some of the action items in the Climate Adaptation Plan, like hosting tree planting and community clean-up events. She added there has also been a lot of talk about youth needing to complete community service hours for school, and the difficulty in doing so because of the pandemic. She wants to provide local youths with an opportunity to complete those volunteer hours, safely. She believes being outdoors, in wideopen spaces, would fill that criteria. Since putting the word out about this opportunity, Bondy has already received interest from six youths, which she is excited about. Youths, of any age, can get involved. Those who may be younger will be able to participate with their parents. “I don’t want
to turn anyone away who has interest in helping the environment,” she said. In the future, Bondy hopes the group members can take trips together to various areas to learn about local nature from area experts, who can teach the children how to get interested in nature and what they can do to protect it. Getting involved with the committee, Bondy said, will be low maintenance. The team could participate during town-wide cleanups, help out at community events, and assist in getting out information about recycling. They can also get involved with community composting and rain garden programs.
“It is about showing our community cares and building leaders.” Once the participating youths get engaged with the group, they will be able to come up with their own project ideas, too. Getting involved will also help the committee members build a resume and build connections with people in the industry. Bondy is looking to host the first virtual meeting for the Youth Climate Action Committee via zoom on March 21, from 2-4pm. Those wanting to find out more can email her at sbondy@essex.ca or call her at 519-566-3105.
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Council endorses plan for the Ward 1 Southwest Area Stormwater Improvements - the multiple-stage program’s cost estimate is $10,980,000 and is aimed to mitigate flooding by Sylene Argent On Monday evening, members of Essex Council welcomed Jian Li and Mike Reaume, Project Managers from Stantec Consulting Ltd., to a special meeting, where they presented the results of the “Improvements to Essex Ward 1 Southwest Storm Sewer System” report. Council endorsed the recommended plan presented for the Ward 1 Southwest Area Stormwater Improvements, and further approved and directed Administration to proceed with the 30day public review process. The estimated probable cost for the recommended improvements is $10,980,000. In the report to Council on the matter, which Director of Infrastructure, Kevin Girard, prepared, it notes during the past several years, Council has pursued improving stormwater management within the Town of Essex. The plan is meant to improve the system and flow of stormwater. Reaume explained Stantec undertook the “Improvements to Essex Ward 1 Southwest Storm Sewer System” project under the Environmental Assessment Act. As part of the “problem statement” for the drain, he noted the existing storm sewer layout was designed in the 1970s, and no comprehensive stormwater drainage study has been done to review the drain system to consider any changes in development or design standards that have occurred over time. In recent years, he continued, there have been street and basement flooding during extreme storm events in town. On August 11, 2014 and September 3, 2015, there were rain events that provided a record amount of precipitation. Many houses, mostly in Essex Centre and the Southwest drainage area, flooded. He added during extreme rainfall events, runoff can pond on streets and can increase the volume of stormwater entering the Town’s stormwater drainage system. To continue with future development, the existing storm sewer system needs to be evaluated to identify areas where improvements can be implemented. Reaume presented four solutions for Council to consider through the Environmental Assessment, including field inspection and general maintenance, increasing hydraulic capacity of existing storm sewers, construction of stormwater management ponds, and a combination of the suggested alternatives. Part of the suggestion of increasing hydraulic capacity of storm sewers, recommendations included replacing the storm sewer along Centre Street, between Hanlan Street and South Talbot Road, to provide a proper outlet for service; replacing the storm sewer in Optimist Park to provide a proper outlet for servicing Iler Avenue drainage area; replace the storm sewer along Brien Avenue West, between Kimball Drive and South Talbot Road, from Brien Avenue West to
Fairview Avenue West, at the outfall; and make improvements to the outlet sewer configuration at Tulley Meadows as it was designed as its own stormwater drainage system. The suggestion also includes the construction of stormwater management ponds, which is recommended to be expansion projects at the Woodview Stormwater Management facility and the Canaan Pond, in addition to a new Essex Outlet Pond, which would be adjacent to the Essex Wastewater Treatment Plant. He added a pumping station should be added to each pond for dewatering, so they can be ready to receive water runoff. Power would be needed for the Canaan Pond. Reaume suggested as the area near by is town-owned and is slated to be a rec facility, to acquire a hydro easement in the private property portion and negotiate easement with the property owner to power that pumping station. Reaume suggested staging the construction of the recommended improvements. As such, he suggested first projects should be the sewer along Brien Avenue West for around $4,100,000 (for which he said he would like to see the designing and tendering completed this year with construction hopefully done next year) then the Canaan pond expansion and pumping station for $1,200,000 as part of phase one. He suggested an agreement with the MTO for the Canaan and Essex Outlet pond be looked at, as the MTO is working with the Town for a watermain crossing as part of the Highway # 3 project, as he said infill will be needed to build up the road for the expansion. Phase two would include the Woodview pond expansion and Tulley Meadow Improvements for $500,000, phase three would include the Essex Outlet Pond and dewatering pumping station for $1,500,000. Stage four would include Centre Street Sewer and Optimist Park sewer for a combined total of $2,280,000, for which a timeline has not been discussed as of yet. Stantec, Reaume said, was looking for approval and review comments, prior to holding a public virtual open house, and before proceeding with the rest of the project steps, including the implementation stage. Kevin Girard, Director of Infrastructure for the Town of Essex, said the Town is in possession of funding for the first stage, the sewer along Brien Avenue West. The future stages would be completed as funding comes available, either through grants or though taxation or other means. Later that evening, during the regular Council meeting, Essex Council received the Report, “Engineering Services for Ward 1 Storm Improvements,” and further appointed Stantec Consulting Ltd. to provide engineering services in the amount of $642,919.68 to design, Continued on Page 10
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Maidstone Bicentennial Museum’s school display highlights the local history of education Historical Highlight
Photos submitted: Pictured is the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum’s school display, which is dedicated to the history of local education.
by Sylene Argent The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum has a school display that recognizes the local, early education system and some
Since the Coronavirus pandemic has restricted access into local museums, a local display or area of historical significance will be featured in the next few editions of the Essex Free Press to honour the area’s rich and interesting history.
of its educators, who were known for their great efforts in the classroom or for moving on to help free slaves in the US. “We have some really cool artifacts,” Victoria Beaulieu, the Curator at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, said of the school display. Some of the items in the local Museum’s possession include early schoolbooks from the late 1800s, some of which indicate they were once property of the Public Board Trustees of the Township
School Area of Maidstone on the inside pages, notebooks, many photos of many of the original schools in Maidstone. Some of the schoolbooks, Beaulieu said, are fairly fragile, as they date back to 1918. “I have ledgers, attendance books, and registry books that go back to 1907,” she said. “We have a nice collection of educational archives.” The Museum is also home to an old blackboard and a collection of antique school desks. As part of the display, she has a stove in the corner and a map of Essex County that was published back in the early 1900s, which displays the former townships. “When schooling started, it was moreor-less for families of means, back in the day,” Beaulieu said, adding schools also tended to be located in city areas. “In this area, schools developed in the early 1800s.” She added that by 1829, there were 11 grammar schools in Upper Canada. “It took Maidstone a little longer to join in on the ranks,” she added, noting the first school in Maidstone opened in 1840, and it was in the north shore area. It was a
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one-room, log schoolhouse on the corner of the Stage Road and Martindale Lane. It was established by the early settlers of the Scot Settlement.” Beaulieu added Puce was a Black Settlement Area, the Irish Settlement area was located towards Woodslee, and the French Settlement was located towards Belle River. The first teacher in the Maidstone area was James Struthers, who was originally from Scotland. He taught for 16-years, then became a Trustee, improving education systems. “He used to get up every morning, pack his saddlebag with his textbooks and his favourite hickory switch and ride three miles to the school to teach, through all kinds of weather,” Beaulieu said. Struthers, she added, would teach somewhere between 20 and 40 students, depending on the season. He would have more students in the winter and fall, after harvesting time and before planting time. Back in those days, schools and the teacher’s salary were paid for by the parents. It was up to parents to raise funds, and families would come together to build a school. If they couldn’t afford the money, they would help with provisions, such as providing chickens, eggs, and vegetables. By 1853, it was decided, as the population was growing, to build two more schools in Maidstone; one at Pike Creek and one on Puce Road. In the meantime, there were schools popping up towards the Woodslee area. In the Belle River area, the Jesuits were teaching out of homes, until
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Stock photo - Laura Haviland (1808-1898) was active in education and social justice issues throughout her life.
they were able to erect the school on West Belle River Road. One of the schoolrelated items at the local Museum that Beaulieu enjoys talking about is a grade-eight exam. “It is unbelievable. The level of education that they were taught far surpasses what we’re taught today,” she said. “It was very in-depth learning.” Beaulieu noted in the early days of schooling,
the students had chores. The boys were required to chop and pile wood before class and the girls had to help sweep up and clean blackboard brushes. Nearing the 1850s, the government put the Common School Act in place, which allowed for municipalities in Upper Canada to collect a levy to pay for common schools. Beaulieu especially enjoys teaching visitors about the first black school,
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which was tied into Henry Bibb and the Refugee Home Society. It was decided that with former slaves moving into the area, the children needed to be educated. The school was built in 1852 on Puce Road. Bibb, she explained, formed a committee, which hired its first teacher, Laura Haviland. “She was the first teacher, and she was a Quaker woman,” Beaulieu said of Haviland, adding
File photo - Local educator, Ethel Allison, taught for around 50-years, and was a founding member of the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum.
she was born in 1808 in Kitley, Ontario. Her belief was education was a way to
Recently, some of the volunteers with the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum were recognized for the years of dedication with being presented an Ontario Volunteer Award. During a virtual ceremony, Tim and Maggie McGuire were recognized for 25-years, Romeo Beaulieu was recognized for 15-years, and Len Wybenga was recognized for five-years. Youth recipients Charity Hope and Mason McFarlandHillier were recognized for five-years. break the bonds of slavery. When she left Maidstone, she went to the US and became a very strong abolitionist and a robust part in the Underground Railway. “She was so successful at what she was doing, the State of Kentucky put a $3000 bounty for her capture. She was quite the lady,” Beaulieu said. The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum also acknowledges the long teaching career of Ethel Allison, who started teaching music in 1945, when many one-room schoolhouses were still in operation. She taught for around 50-years, and passed away around four-
years ago. In addition, Allison was a founding member of the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum. “Everybody knew her, and I have to admit, she was the most-loved teacher of anyone who ever taught. That was her nature. She was the most down to earth, sweet person,” Beaulieu said, adding her pitch pipe and harmonica are on display, in addition to a few pictures of her past school concerts. “She was a pillar of the education community here for many years.” The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum will likely be closed to the public until spring.
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Local farmer elected Chairperson of Grain Farmers of Ontario
by Garrett Fodor A local farmer is providing his insight and experience in the farming industry on a provinciallevel with his newest position. For Brendan Byrne, farming is not just about the crops and yields, it also about family. So, when he was appointed as the
new Chairperson of Grain Farmers of Ontario, he jumped at the opportunity to get involved. He will represent members of the 15 regions associated with the association with issues that arise, while working closely with the CEO and stakeholders, including the government, to lead meetings and discussions. Byrne comes from a long-line of farmers. He has been farming locally with his family, just outside of Essex, and has been involved in local farming organizations for over 15-years. “I’m really looking forward to working on behalf of our
membership,” Byrne said, who was appointed by the Board of Directors of the Grain Farmers of Ontario in February. “We’ve had some tremendous leadership in agriculture come from this region and I look forward to hopefully continuing that legacy.” Byrne is replacing outgoing Chairperson, Markus Haerle, who served the maximum allotted time of three-years in the role. As Byrne can only serve three years in his position as Chairperson, he hopes to change how farms are viewed and continue to navigate and progress the industry. “I think in my lifetime,
the goal is just that the legacy of the family farms are able to continue,” Byrne said, as he looks ahead to the future and coming from a family farm himself. “I would like to see farmers to get some credit for environmental solutions that we’ve been implementing and are willing to implement from government as well.” While representing the province and the various regions, Byrne is not going to forget where he or his family come from, as he believes the region and local farmers have shaped him and his family into who they are today. “There are so many local farmers that have
“There are so many local farmers that have helped me along the way, shaping my view of this region and what it’s like to represent us provincially and to be proud of where we come from.”
- Brendan Byrne Chairperson of Grain Farmers of Ontario helped me along the way, shaping my view of this region and what it’s like to represent us provincially and to be proud of where we come from,” Byrne said. “I owe a debt of gratitude to many local farmers and thank them for, over the years, entrusting me in the various roles as they have.” Byrne is excited to begin and serve in his new role and is excited for the
future of the industry. Grain Farmers of Ontario is the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers. The crops grown cover over 6 million acres of farmland across the province, generate over $4.1 billion in production value, and are responsible for over 75,000 jobs.
Council endorses plan for the Ward 1 Southwest Area Stormwater Improvements... Continued from Page 7 assist in procurement, and administer the Ward 1 Storm Improvements. Girard explained this report goes along with the special Council meeting held prior to the regular meeting. It is a follow up with Council’s adoption of the Ward 1 Southwest Area Stormwater Improvements. This report, he said, will get the ball rolling as far as the detail design for the Brien Avenue West Trunk Storm Sewer replacement, under Phase 1 of the Environmental
Assessment. In 2018, the Town was successful in obtaining funding from the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) Intake 4 to complete the Southwest Area Stormwater Environmental Assessment, along with Phase 1 of the proposed study. The original grant application required that all projects were to be completed by March 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, project completion was extended to March 2022, the Report to Council notes.
In the approved Capital Budget, the Town included $4,559,912.00 for design, contract administration, and construction. A report is anticipated to be brought to Council in the summer for the award of the construction contract. For more Council news, read the article “Essex Council Notes for March 1, 2021” in this week’s edition of the Essex Free Press.
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Police recognize Human Trafficking Day with information events
Photo submitted by the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police, who handed out eyeglass wiping cloths, emblazoned with the message to “Open your Eyes. Report Abuse” to encourage everyone to look for and report abuse, last week in conjunction with National Human Trafficking Day.
by Sylene Argent In recognition of National Human Trafficking Day, which took place on February 22, a variety of information events were held through the OPP. In addition, the Ontario government announced it is taking action to help enhance efforts to fight human trafficking in the Chatham-Kent-Leamington area. Local OPP connects with truckers to encourage report of abuse Last week, in recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) handed out eyeglass wiping cloths, emblazoned with the message to “Open your Eyes. Report Abuse” to encourage everyone to look for and report abuse. The eyeglass wiping cloths were handed out with the assistance of the Ministry of Transportation officers in Essex County Constable Amanda Allen noted the message was brought to truckers, as they are up and down the highways, and the OPP is hoping they can be an extra set of eyes on roadways or at truck stops for anyone who may need assistance. Indicators, she said, could include odd parings, woman being spoken for, and a reluctancy to make eye contact. Human trafficking, she said, is a world problem. When it comes to human trafficking, there is the sexual exploitation aspect, but there is also the labour side, she said, adding local OPP does not rely on a lot of stats for the issue, as it is an underreported crime. One victim, she added, is too many victims. Police will continue to input any resourses it can to bring justice. Crime Stoppers, Allen added, is a phenomenal resource and partner. People can report concerns anonymously and the information will get funnelled to police. Investigations regarding human trafficking do take place locally. Any time police get a complaint, it is investigated thoroughly to hold people deemed responsible before the courts. “We are here to help,” she said. Local agencies that can provide more information and support include: the Ontario Provincial Police, Windsor and Essex County Victim Services, Windsor - Essex Children’s Aid Society, WE FiGHT (Legal Assistance of Windsor), and Community Living Essex County’s As Safe As Possible project, which offers training modules. OPP hosts online human trafficking info event Also last week, the OPP hosted a virtual information session to discuss how large of a problem human trafficking is and what can be done to prevent it. OPP Detective who investigates human trafficking, Andy Taylor, said most victims brought into human trafficking know their trafficker. “It is an individual [who] has identified vulnerabilities with that person, who has exploited them in order to get them into an exploitive situation, and profit from the exploitive situation.” Julia Drydyk, Executive Director of Canadian Centre
to End Human Trafficking, said there are “Romeo Pimps,” who will situate themselves into the lives of someone they see as having emotional and physical vulnerabilities, such as living in poverty or lacking a strong social network. “They will embed themselves into that person’s life and they will give them everything that they have ever dreamed of emotionally and often physically,” Drydyk added. “They will shower them with attention and love and gifts, then they will create a sense of comprehensive dependency between them and their victim.” Overtime, she added, they will start pulling that away or use that as collateral to exploit someone to participate in the commercial sex industry. Quickly, the victim will find themselves exploited and under complete control. She said the victim will have no control over the number of “dates” they will have every night and will not keep any of the money. Taylor noted victims can be lured online, and victims can be target at a time in their life when they are most vulnerable. He suggested parents should, in terms of virtually an in-person, “Know who your children’s friends are.” Some signs something may be wrong could include youth start pulling away from their families, being secretive, not being honest about where they are, and disappearing for periods of time. In terms of offenders, Taylor said he has delt with individuals from all age groups and all socioeconomic classes. He said there are nor stereotypical traffickers. They are, “Individuals who act with a certain type of behaviour and are willing to exploit someone for profit.” Drydyk noted women are grossly overrepresented in terms of being survivors, however, it is a Canadian issue and the demographics of who it could affect reflects the demographics in the country. “I would say that it is happening in every community in Ontario, to some degree, “Taylor said of human-trafficking. He
added that this includes a continuum of activity that could happen in multiple places. “These individuals are exploited over a period of time. They are recruited from one location and then transported and exploited in another location, often; in multiple locations where they will only be in one part of the province for a couple of days and then moved to another part of the province.” Drydyk said exploiting substance use is a tactic traffickers use, whether the victim had a dependency prior or it was introduced as part of the trafficking experience, but it is not always the case. “The traffickers hone-in, specifically, on those vulnerabilities and those needs of the victim. So, they cater to their specific needs, desires, and goals, and what they feel like they are missing. And, they will use that to fill in, but then take it away, and then use it as collateral.” The level of trafficker control and surveillance on their
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7 surprising health benefits of walking bill. Walking five days a week can reduce risk for coronary heart disease by roughly 19 percent, according to a report in the European Journal of Epidemiology. 5. Counteracts effects of weight-promoting genes: Researchers at Harvard Medical School looked at 32 obesitypromoting genes in more than 12,000 people who walked briskly for about
Individuals looking for a way to incorporate exercise into their lives need look no further than their own feet. Walking offers numerous health benefits to people of all ages, and it’s particularly beneficial to fitness novices. Walking can facilitate a transition between inactivity and increased intensity for those who may have been away from exercise for some time. According to Dr. Thomas Frieden, former
director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, walking is “the closest thing people have to a wonder drug.” Any physical activity is a boon to personal health, and walking provides a host of benefits. 1. Strengthens bones: Walking can slow down the loss of bone mass due to osteoporosis. Arthritis. org notes that a study of postmenopausal women found that 30 minutes of walking each day reduced their risk of hip fractures
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an hour a day. Walking reduced the effects of weight-promoting genes by 50 percent. 6. Tame cravings: People who have a sweet tooth can take notice that walking may steer people away from overindulgence. A pair of studies from the University of Exeter found a 15-minute walk can curb cravings for chocolate and reduce the chocolate consumed in stressful
situations. Walking also helped to reduce cravings for other sugary snacks. 7. Reduces joint pain: Walking improves blood flow and helps protect the joints. This can keep people from developing arthritis and other stiffness. Walking has many health benefits that can support the entire body.
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by 40 percent. 2. Boosts cardio endurance: Regular walks can improve cardiovascular endurance, which can help people progress to more rigorous physical activity. 3. Burns calories: People can walk to burn calories and maintain or lose weight. The number of calories burned will depend on how briskly people walk, the distance they cover, their body weight, and the terrain on which they walk. 4. Improves cardiovascular health: The American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 150 minutes of moderateintensity activity each week. Walking can fit that
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New club targets $500,000 fundraising goal to purchase Camp Bryerswood - IRP donation forwarded through WindsorEssex Community Foundation to go towards booking software by Sylene Argent Countless past Girl Guides from around the region are sure to have fond memories of friendship, skill-building, and learning about the great outdoors from their stay at Camp Bryerswood. A new club is trying to raise the $500,000 it will cost to purchase the facility in Amherstburg, so it can continue to be a youth camp well into the future. In 2017, Girl Guides of Canada announced it would sell its Ontariobased campgrounds, including the local 25-acre campsite that features a pond,
cabins, and plenty of space to learn, play, and participate in seasonal activities. The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club was formed, and had to go through court to get standing as a club to negotiate with Girl Guides. In December, the club signed the agreement of purchase for Camp Bryerswood, and immediately began fundraising to cover the $500,000 purchase cost. Cathy Robertson, Vice President, and Kathi Poupard, President of the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club, were involved with Girl Guides
previously, and decided to get likeminded individuals together to try to preserve the site for future generations of youth to enjoy, when they heard the property was going up for sale. Since signing the agreement to purchase, on December 17, the group has raised over $114,000, thanks to generous donators and community supporters. In addition, Breyerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club was also included in the Government of Canada’s Investment Readiness Program (IRP) grant announcement last week, which
was providedthrough the WindsorEssex Community Foundation. In total, another $190,000 in funding was awarded to nine social purpose organizations in the Windsor Essex, Lambton, and Kent County areas. Thanks to the support through the IRP, representatives of Bryerswood received $28,900, which will allow Bryerswood Optimist Club to purchase software for a registration and reservations system for facility rentals and youth programs, which will be offered at the Bryerswood Youth Camp.
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WindsorEssex Community Foundation funds another $190,000 through IRP program submitted to EFP The WindsorEssex Community Foundation has awarded another $190,000 in funding to nine social purpose organizations in the Windsor Essex, Lambton, and Kent County, as part of the Government of Canada’s Investment Readiness Program (IRP). These organizations are working to create meaningful jobs, strengthen the charitable and nonprofit sector, and address social challenges, including the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These organizations will be better prepared to receive investment, including through the Government of Canada’s Social Finance Fund. The WindsorEssex Community Foundation received a high-volume of applications for the highly competitive program. This funding has
supported projects including: Beautiful Words Inc.; Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club; Windsor Jewish Community Centre; South Asian Centre of Windsor; Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association; Polish Peoples Home Association; Slovak Heritage Foundation of Windsor-Essex County; Oodles & Gazillions Inc. – The Working Class; and Interactive Science and Technology Centre of Windsor Inc. “The pervasive and wide-ranging effects of the global pandemic has placed Canadian communities in crisis. Recovery efforts must be transformative to meet the test of an uncertain, and at the same time, hopeful and prosperous future. Philanthropy will play a critical role in this future as we consider new ways of deploying our capital and engaging communities.
Our investments should aim to alleviate the systemic factors perpetuating inequality, with an eye to a sustainable and inclusive economy for all Canadians,” Andrew Chunilall, CEO of Community Foundations of Canada, a national partner in the IRP, said. He added, “Consequently, social entrepreneurs and impact investors form critical infrastructure to lead our recovery efforts and meet the urgency of the moment. Our work with the IRP is about meeting this moment.” The WindsorEssex Community Foundation manages donors’ legacy funds and makes grants to support local community programs. Learn more here: www.wecf.ca.
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INCOME TAX PREPARATION: Good rates on personal, rental, and business returns. E-file or paper file. Contactless tax prep available. Call or text Jeannette Grass (519)-890-9111. 5 -12t
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INCOME TAX Confidential preparation of Personal, Farm and Senior Returns. Pick-up, delivery and contact free filing available. E-file or regular filing. Over 35 years experience. Call Tim Mousseau 519-975-2414 or toll free 1-855-9752414 4-12t _____________________
HELP WANTED ______________________ HELP WANTED: Aphria Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $14.39/hour. Full time hours Monday through Friday. Please apply at careers@aphria.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4. 9-t _____________________ HIRING! LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE and LANDSCAPE LABOURERS, $18/hour, Experience necessary. Fax your resume to (519) 723-2336. 1-tfn
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HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. No specific education required. Experience is an asset. Rate of pay- $14.20. To apply please email: Lindsay@policellafarms. com Or Mail to Domric International, PO 24/tf Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0.
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UNRESERVED RETIREMENT AUCTION COMBINE, TRACTORS, & FARM EQUIPMENT
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Farm Machinery Auc on Sale Online Only with Assistance from Jacob Auc ons For the estate of Paul A. Trepanier & Colleen Trepanier, Items located at 1962 Cty. Rd. 31 (French Line), Ruscom, On Friday, March 12 beginning to close at 6 pm Selling JD 4240, JD 4230, Case 830, Fordson Dextra, McCormick Farmall H tractors, JD 750 No ll drill, JD 6620 Titan 11 combine, gravity wagons, llage, Hardi sprayer, ’95 Ford F150 pickup, ’05 Ford Focus car, woodworking shop items, tools, etc. Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com Preview Sat. Mar. 6 from 9 to 4 or by appointment, contact Tim Trepanier, 519-728-9929. To view catalogue or to register to bid please visit jacobauc ons.hibid.com For further assistance please call Jacob’s office at 519-348-9896 Terms: e-transfer, approved cheque, Visa, MC, cash. 10% Buyer Premium (capped at $1,000.00 per item if paid by cheque) & HST in effect. Pickup of Items at 1962 Cty Rd 31, Ruscom: Sat. Mar. 13 from 10 to 4 Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Assistant Auc oneer: Dave Jacob, 519-348-9896
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Selling for GARDIN FARMS (Bruce & Brian Gardin) on location #6010 Smith Road, McGregor (Amherstburg) Ontario N9V 2Y7 (Between Amherstburg & Harrow)
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COMBINE & HEAD: 1998 John Deere 9510 combine – 1595/2424 hours c/w 30.5L32 & 14.9x24 tires, bin extension, chaff spreader – excellent; John Deere 920 20’ flex head with poly. TRACTORS: 2001 John Deere 7810 MFWD – only 1747hrs c/w Power Quad trans with E range, 18.4R42 rears with axle duals, 14.9x30 fronts, 3 SCV’s, 12 front weights, two doors excellent; 1984 John Deere 4450 – only 4516 hours c/w quad range transmission, 20.8R38 rears, 2 remotes and front weights- excellent; International 706 gas tractor – 5529 hours; White 2-70 open station – 2928hrs; International 300 Utility. TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: Salford 500 28’ S tine cultivator c/w double rolling harrows, rear hitch and hydraulics, new hydraulic hoses, new shovels & new tires; International 490 24’ hydraulic fold wing disc – new blades, bearings, tires & hoses - repainted; International 13’ chisel plow; KFS KS-1400 24’ land leveler; KFS 25’ hydraulic fold sprocket packer; Unverferth 21’ harrowgater; International 181 18’ rotary hoe; PLANTING EQUIPMENT: Kearney/Great Plains 13 row planter c/w liquid fertilizer, not till coulters, & markers; International 510 21 run d.d. grain drill. GRAIN HANDLING: Westfield WR100-41 grain auger – as new; 2 – RJ 600 grain wagons with Horst 18T running gears, c/w roll tarp, light kit, 425/65R22.5 tires & adjustable rear hitch; Bruns 400 gravity box with Horst 12T gear; 2 – J&M 275 gravity boxes and wagons; gravity box, wagon & auger; Westeel 1650 & 1950 bushel grain bins – no floors; FARM EQUIPMENT ETC: Hardi TR500 t/a sprayer – 56’ hydraulic boom & foam markers; Horst 12T wagon and flat rack with 1800 gallon water tank & pump; Wire Tie 7’x14’ tandem axle scissor lift dump box; Ford 943 3PTH stalk chopper; 3PTH furrow cleaner; 2 – 330 gallon poly water tanks; 3HP electric motor; Case IH EZ-Guide 250 light bar; Case IH & John Deere moisture tester; TERMS: Payment by cash, proper cheque with ID, Interac day of auction. Internet bidding fee of 1.25% FOR VIEWING OR INFO CALL: Brian at 519-990-3997 or Bruce at 226-344-0943 FOR INTERNET BIDDING SEE OUR WEBSITE Plan to participate in this auction of extremely well maintained, low hour equipment. Bruce and Brian are retiring and selling everything unreserved to the highest bidder. Equipment has always been kept inside and well looked after. This auction is planned to be an online only auction. Should Covid restrictions lift it will be a live auction with internet bidding. MIKE, JOHN, LES & CAM SHACKELTON – AUCTIONEERS
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“We’ve raised a lot of money, but we still have a way to go. We are looking for help anywhere we can get it,” Poupard said. Since signing the agreement in December, those involved with the newly formed club have been very busy organizing fundraisers to help pay for the purchase of this property. Previously, the group had to fundraise to pay for the legal fees. The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club’s
future camp programs will include all youth of Windsor, Essex, and Chatham-Kent, whether it be through youth groups, church groups, schools, Cadets, or Guiding. The vision for the campsite is to provide structured, outdoor leadership, learning, and empowerment programs for youth. Though a lot is going on to secure the campsite, the closing date for the purchase of the property is October 30, 2021. As the
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HELP WANTED ______________________ Cannabis Facility in Leamington • Production Staff required for a full-time steady day shift • $15/hr to start with opportunity for direct hire • Benefits and employee perks upon direct hire
Replies are to be forwarded to Elaine at Personnel by Elsie at 519-944-0669 ext. 102 or elaine@personnelbyelsie.com.
5923 Tecumseh Rd. E. Suite 200 Windsor, ON N8T 1E4 519-944-0669 pbe@personnelbyelsie.com
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HELP WANTED ______________________ NOW HIRING Royal 47 Golf Club. Full and Part-Time available. Golf shop and outside grounds crew. All experience is welcome. Call 226-260-8901 or email: maxfuscogolf@gmail.com. 8-2t* _____________________ REAL ESTATE
_____________________ Buying or selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty - Brokerage. 22-tt 519-817-8891. _____________________ $770K NEW 5 STOCKWELL CRES., COTTAM- 4 bdrm large grounds, custom grade throughout; Shown by appointment only. Tel. 519-253-4431, or 519-969-3915 and leave call-back number. 08-2t
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WANTED _____________________ CASH PAID for antiques, costume jewellery, furniture, gold, sterling, coins, tools, complete estates. We take it all! Free appraisals. Call 519-727-8894. 1-tfn _____________________ CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-1361 or 519-791-5046. 46_____________________ BUYING/WANTED - Buying old pop signs; Sprite, Team, Mountain Dew, Pure Spring, Dr. Pepper, Crush, Pepsi, etc. All older shotguns, rifles, handguns, and amunition. Call Dave: 519-738-3224. 7-4t*
_____________________ WANTED - Local Collector looking to buy Vintage or Antique toys, large or small collections of Tin Wind-up or Battery Operated toys. All Die-cast vehicles and more. call Todd at 519-982-8590 for free estimate. 4-5t* _____________________ WANTED - Sportsman or other hardsided incubator. No styrofoam. Call: 519-7371321. 8-1t* _____________________ WANTED - Cash for GOLD SILVER Jewelry ALL COINS- Saturday, March 13 Kingsville Arena Jasperson Lane, Kingsville (upstairs salon D). Use elevator. 9am-3pm. Mint sets + loose coins, windup watches, military. Covid-19 Precautions in place. Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 53 yrs experience. House calls 8-2t also available: 519-818-1805. _____________________
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clock is ticking, those in a position to give are urged to make a donation through its canadahelps.org page or through its website www. bryerswoodyouthcamp. com. Community members can also check out the club’s social media page to look at items up for grabs as part of ongoing fundraisers. The group has hosted a sold-out curbside pick-up rib and chicken dinner at the River Canard K of C a few months ago, and plans to host another in April. The around 25 Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club members are encourage by those who have shown support and want to get involved with fundraisers. Information about fundraising events can be found on the Club’s social media accounts. As a registered charity, anyone who wants to make a donation, can get a tax receipt. “We’ve been astounded by the support we have been given,” Poupard said of the community support shown, including others outside the group hosting bottle drives and issuing fundraising challenges, such as former Guides encouraging others who once enjoyed the camp to donate $10 to the cause. Robertson said children are the future. If they don’t get the opportunity to learn, build self-confidence, and learn leadership skills, then there will not be any leaders for the future. “We know from providing all those programs at Bryerswood previously, we see the impact of what life and leadership skills in an outdoor camp setting can do for a child and how it can help them grow.” Bryerswood Camp, Poupard said, began as a KOA camp in 1972, and it became a Girl Guides camp twenty-years later. The group is currently working on marketing and long-term planning. The group hopes to have the funds in the bank by the end of September.
Public Meeting to Consider Amendments to the Official Plan and to Zoning By-Law 1037 Regarding
Second Dwelling Units ZBA-04-21 Applicant: Town of Essex Meeting Information The Council for the Town of Essex will hold a Public Meeting on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 starting at 4:30pm. You are invited to attend this meeting and to express any interest you may have in the requested amendments. This matter is also scheduled for formal decision at the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, April 19th, 2021 commencing at 6:00pm. Proposal The purpose of this statutory meeting is to consider amendments to the Official Plan and to Zoning By-law 1037 with regard to the adoption of expanded provisions for second dwelling units, in accordance with Provincial mandates set out under the More Homes, More Choice Act (2019). A second dwelling unit is a dwelling unit accessory to a main dwelling. Current Regulations: Currently a second dwelling unit is permitted in a single detached dwelling or in a semidetached or townhome dwelling unit. Currently within the Agricultural Zoning districts, a second dwelling unit is neither permitted within a dwelling nor a detached structure. Proposed Changes: • Official Plan to be amended to include policies permitting a second dwelling unit in a detached structure accessory to the main dwelling on lands designated “Agricultural”, and, • The Town’s Zoning Bylaw be revised to permit a second dwelling unit within the main dwelling in Agricultural Districts 1.1 and 1.2, and that, • The Town’s Zoning Bylaw be revised to permit a second dwelling unit in a detached building accessory to the main dwelling in select Residential zoning districts including Agricultural districts 1.1 and 1.2. A second dwelling unit would be subject to restrictions in Gross Floor Area (GFA) and building height, in addition to the current regulations governing a second dwelling unit. No description or key map has been provided as these are general amendments to the Town of Essex Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw 1037 You are invited to attend the
Virtual Public Meeting on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 to express any interest you may have. Any person who wishes to attend this meeting electronically and/or speak at this meeting as a delegate will need to register as an electronic delegation by providing your contact information (name, address, email and phone number) to the Planning division via email to essexplanning@essex.ca or by phone at 519.776.7336 extension 1128 no later than the deadline of 24 hours prior to the date and time of the scheduled meeting. Attendees/Delegates will be contacted directly with registration details prior to the meeting. Additional information relating to the proposed amendment and Bylaw is available for review at the Town Hall at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, during regular office hours or at the link below. Residents are also invited to provide their comments on the proposed amendment and Bylaw through completion of a survey found at the following link:
essex.ca/SDUs For an in-person appointment, please contact the Planning Division at 519-776-7336, extension 1128. Written submissions should be directed to the Manager of Planning Services, Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8. Public Comment and Rights to Appeal For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, please contact the undersigned. If you wish to be notified of the decision of Council regarding the proposed amendments and Bylaw, you must make a written request to the undersigned. Personal Information: The personal information contained in any correspondence or oral presentation that you provide will become part of the public record and will be available on the Town website. Personal information is collected and disclosed pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Dated at the Town of Essex this 26th day of February 2021. Public notice placed by: Rita Jabbour, RPP, BA, Msc Manager, Planning Services Town of Essex | Department of Development Services Tel: 519-776-7336 extension 1112 Fax: 519-776-8811 rjabbour@essex.ca
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WASS, G. Arthur “Art”-81 years, suddenly in Burk’s Falls, on February 17, 2021. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Rupert, nee Mitchell) and her sons David, Doug and the late Greg and their families. Dear brother of Catherine (Joe) Schooley, Ruth Wass, and Gladys (late Walter) Noddin. He is predeceased by his parents George and Margaret (nee Wilson) and brother Bob (2008). Dear uncle of David (Sherry), Leslie (Dan), Ann (Mike) as well as several great nieces and nephews. Art was a Machinist at Wasco Valve Seat Company in Essex and an Instructor at St. Clair College Machine Shop. After retirement he enjoyed travelling, woodworking and painting. Following cremation, a private family service will take place at a later date. In kindness, memorial donations made to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. You may leave your condolences online at www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca
BONDY, Jennie (nee Ryan) - With sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved grandmother Jennie Bondy at the young age of 101 on February 23rd. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Bondy (Fords). Mother to Martin Ryan (Marlene) and the late Ray Ryan (late Stella). Jennie was a loving grandmother to Wendy Renaud (Bruce), Mike Ryan (Sylvia), Michelle Placido (Bill), Martina Snedden (Keith), and Mindy Amos (Richard). She was also truly adored by her 11 greatgrandchildren. Jennie’s easy spirit and constant giggle will be remembered and missed always! Special thanks to the staff at Revera Iler Lodge for their love and compassion for our grandma in her three years as a resident .
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OBITUARIES _________________________________________________________ COLENUTT, Doris (nee Hyland) R.N. - passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Frank (2013). Loving mother of the late Lea Anne (Jan 1973), Lois Lewis (David), Warren Douglas (Wendy), Laurence, Neil (Maeve), Beth (Brad Iles) and Charles. Proud Grandma of Lori-Beth, Patricia, Chase (Alyssa), Ashley, Kevin (Megan), Paige, David, Chris, Nicholas, Justin, Jennifer (Alex), Michael and Great Grandma of Leandro, Alena, Dakota and Kevin Jr. Dearest sister of late Bertha Nelson Collins, the late Morley Hyland (late Sylvia), Walter Hyland (Muriel), Jean Hyland, Edna Nicholas (late Eugene), Wayne Hyland (late Ann) and late Marie Hyland. Dearest sister-in-law of Mary Demars. Doris will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews. A private family interment will take place at Victoria Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Oldcastle. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends may leave their condolences online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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VINCENT, Fern (Baker) -86 years, passed away on February 26, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Vincent (2020). Loving mother of Jill (Tony) Ard, Gary Vincent, Vickie Vincent, Lisa Vincent (Bob) Barnier and Jodi Vincent. Dear grandma of 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her siblings Bill, Jack, and Doris. Also remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Windsor Regional Cancer Society and The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. Funeral arrangements entrusted to GERALD A. SMITH FUNERAL HOME 197 King St. W. Harrow. You may send your online condolences to www.geraldasmith.ca.
What’s Going On... MARCH 24 ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - at Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W. To book a time and for more info: www.blood.ca. 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. 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.
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checked at the church office. 519-776-7711. Please stay safe until we can meet again! God Bless. sponsorship by:
Fresh food. Friendly neighbours 191 Talbot St. S., Essex
519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
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 While other churches in the area are open, the Diocesse of Huron has advised that those in the Red Zone of Covid are to remain close. We hope that we are soon able to be back in our beautiful little church. The happy sewers recently gave out another 20 fidget blankets and are working on more. They welcome donations of material, buttons, zippers, velcro, etc. These blankets are free to anyone with cognitive impairments. Prayer pouches are still available for free. For blankets or prayer pouches, please call the church at: 519-839-5303. Please continue to keep those in need in your thoughts and prayers.
Bethel-Maidstone United We remain closed to in-person worship. We will re-evaluate the situation bi-weekly. Stay tuned! In the meantime, our worship ministry has moved online and can be streamed at anchor.fm/bethel-maidstone. Past sermons are also available in case you missed any. Thank you to all the committee chairs for submitting their reports for the Annual Report. 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 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.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Even though our building is currently closed and all services are suspended until further notice, please know that we are still providing spiritual resources online. Visit our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org) and our social media for updates and worship resources. Messages are
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
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 Sunday, we will look at the “Clearing the Temple” from Mark 11: 12 – 26.
Woodslee United Church
services soon! We are in the process of constructing our new website. Stay tuned for updates. 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.
Community Support Centre of Essex County
Services include a Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, transportation services, foot care, home support, congregate dining, adult day programs, outreach counselling, and social programs. Visit www.communitysupportcentre.ca for details and up-to-date services offered to residents.
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Brooker News
Sadly, there is no inside Worship Service in the Church until further notice. Rev. Carl will place his video message on our website: woodsleepastoralcharge.ca. Visit us online for updates and bulletins. Keep safe.
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Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
We are back! 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. The number of Harrow United Church is: 519-738-4223. Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org
Essex Baptist Church Essex Baptist Church continues to offer ministry to our congregation and community during lockdown. Each week we post a video message from our pastor, Rev. Gary Lidstone, for Sunday Morning on our church website at www.essexbaptist.com. You will find this week’s message and others from the past. The first Sunday of the month is our communion service and you can participate with us by video from your home. Every Thursday evening we have our online Prayer Night at 7:30 pm and all are welcome to join us. Call the office with your prayer need or email us and we will pray for you. This meeting is by Zoom and should you wish to join with us, simply send your email address to pastor@essexbaptist. com so we can send you an invitation. If you need someone to pray with you at any time, feel free to contact the church by phone at 519 776 8563 or by email.
Essex United Church Due to the new Covid restrictions, our church services are suspended and the church office is closed. For more information, call the church office at 519-7765121. Stay safe and take care. We hope to resume worship
Services at Brooker have resumed. Worship service is this Sunday, March 7 at 10am with Linda Hollingsworth bringing the message. Safe communion will be observed. Social distancing and masks are required. Congregation inside of the church is discouraged. Our love and sympathy goes to the Baker family on the passing of Fern, last week. Please remember in your prayers all those who are ill and in nursing homes.
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
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 and can be found on our Family of Parishes 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 and check out historical photos, stories, and facts. 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!
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I Thursday, March 4, 2021
GECDSB and Maryvale begin “Coping Together” seminar series by Garrett Fodor As times are changing, the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) and Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services have partnered
together to help the community through tough and changing times. For the past eight years, the GECDSB has offered a “Mental Health Seminar Series,” providing different tips and
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Two-tone 1975 Dodge Royal Monaco 4-door hardtop.
Roddy Sergiades is an old car enthusiast living in Port Hope, Ontario. He has a fleet of eight historic vehicles, one of which has stood the test of time. It still looks brand new! Here is how Roddy describes it: “Our 1975 Dodge Royal Monaco four-door hardtop represents the last year Dodge built a full-sized hardtop. We bought this chesterfield-on-wheels six years ago with only 19,700 original miles, and after nearly forty years, she still exuded a powerful new-car smell. “The spare tire has never been moved since the assembly line worker put it in and the purchase of the car came with three of the four original tires. “Naturally, she has an AM/FM 8-track player, a 360 cubic inch V-8 and the most amazing brakes I have ever experienced. If you wanted to stop on a dime at 60 mph, this is the car to do it!” The Dodge brothers, John and Horace, began building cars bearing their family name in November 1914, and these cars quickly earned a reputation for dependability. Those early Dodges had a 3-speed floor-shift transmission with an unusual shift pattern. Reverse was where you would expect to find first gear, and third gear (high) was where you would expect to find second gear. The result: once you got underway in high gear, the shift lever was out of the way. In the 1920s, most cars had room for only two people in the front seat and so in that decade, Dodge switched to the more conventional gearshift pattern. During the 1930s, cars got wider and could allow three people in the front, prompting the move to column-shift. The two Dodge brothers died a few months apart in 1920, but the company continued to prosper. Walter Chrysler bought the Dodge Company in 1928, greatly increasing his automotive empire. He also introduced Plymouth and DeSoto in that same year. Both those names are now history, but the Dodge nameplate is alive and well 101 years after the Dodge brothers passed away. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.
techniques from professionals in the industry to guide students and their families through various situations they may face. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the GECDSB has shifted its focus to digital, and partnered with Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services to complete a six-part series, titled “Coping Together.” Each piece in the series features different topics and speakers from Maryvale. The presentations are free for anyone to attend and cover a wide-range of topics. The weekly seminars will run every Wednesday from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m., with the last episode airing March 31. The seminars have practical strategies to help with stress, routines, self regulation, knowing when to find help, having a healthy balance as the caregiver and the academic coach for their student, and using one skill to overcome the barriers that the COVID-19 pandemic has created. The two organizations began planning the series in December and worked nearly two-months to develop the topics and presentations for it. Kathy Morneau, one of the organizers of the event at Maryvale, describes the goal of the series as not only a way to help people, but also show they are not alone. She noted that previously, before the pandemic, there would have been a rise in sports, clubs, and activities for socialization but currently, everyone feels more alone or closed-off. She believes the digital seminars are providing a great
way to get their message across. Representatives from GECDSB and Mayvale noted since the COVID-19 pandemic has started, both organizations have noticed a rise in demand for the organization’s counselling services, and that this year’s topics for the seminar were picked based on the needs of the community. “The GECDSB has hosted the community Mental Health Seminar Series for the past eight years,” Charysse Pawley siad, who is the Mental Health Lead and Supervisor of Social Work and Attendance Counselling Services of the GECDSB. “Last year, these in-person presentations were cancelled after the first couple of events because of COVID-19. So, virtual events, replaced the in-person events this year. However, the seminar topics continue to be selected on what families and students are highlighting what their concerns they are facing.” Pawley noted these times can be challenging. While some families have adapted, others are struggling, due to different work conditions and a change in situations. She added that these presentations are to help provide tips, strategies, and resources on how to make changes within their control. The seminar series will be rebroadcast on the GECDSB and Maryvale websites. Those interested in signing-up to attend the seminars virtually, are welcome to do so on the GECDSB (publicboard.ca) or Maryvale (maryvale.ca) websites.
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Police recognize Human Trafficking Day with information events... Continued from Page 11 victims is incredibly high, Drydyk said. They will instill guilt in their victims, so they will not let anyone know what is happening. She added in Canada, there are two main types of human trafficking, sex and labour, which includes the control and force of labour, where someone else benefits. Labour trafficking is largely experienced by Temporary Foreign Workers, who are brought into Canada, often in the agricultural sector, domestic care, and manufacturing. There is also organ trafficking, however, it is not a substantial issue in Canada. For more information, log onto: canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca. Drydyk said the services include trauma informed and non-judgemental support. If someone is not sure if they are falling into being victimized, she urges them to call the hotline. Regardless of where individuals are on the spectrum of victimization, the organization does all it can to connect them with localized victims. Victims can also call the organizations’ hotline at: 1-833-900-1010. “This is a crime that is perpetuated by silence,” Taylor said. “If you have a strong suspicion, you are never going be criticized by the police, particularly if there is a youth involved, of contacting us. That is what we are here for.” Ontario government enhancing efforts to fight human trafficking in Chatham-Kent-Leamington Last week, Chatham-Kent-Leamington MPP Rick Nichols announced the Ontario government is taking action to help enhance efforts to fight human trafficking in the Chatham-Kent-Leamington area. The proposed legislation and
amendments to existing legislation build upon the province’s comprehensive, $307 million Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy launched in March 2020. This legislation reinforces Ontario’s commitment to fight human trafficking and demonstrates continued leadership in responding to this pervasive crime, a news report states. The changes would, if passed, strengthen Chatham-Kent and Leamington’s efforts to increase awareness of human trafficking, protect victims and intervene early, support survivors, and hold offenders accountable. The proposed changes include two new acts – the Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy Act, 2021 and the Accommodation Sector Registration of Guests Act, 2021 – as well as amendments to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 and the Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking Act, 2017. Human trafficking stats According to Stats Canada, under the Trafficking in Persons in Canada, 2018 title, police services in Canada reported 1,708 incidents of human trafficking since 2009. Nine in ten incidents of human trafficking were reported in census metropolitan areas, with 97 percent of victims of police-reported human trafficking were women and girls. Forty-five percent of all victims of police-reported human trafficking were between the ages of 18 and 24. Nearly three in ten victims were under the age of 18. OPP, Waterloo Police charge four individuals with 13 criminal offences after child exploitation investigation Last Wednesday, the OPP and the Waterloo Region Police Service hosted a news conference to announce four
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individuals had been charged with 13 criminal offences during a joint investigation with Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU) and Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS). Three of the individuals charged were arrested when they arrived at a set location to meet a child for a sexual purpose. The four individuals accused were charged with 13 criminal offences. The ages of the four arrested persons ranged from 30 to 50-years-old. Three were from Kitchener and one was from Cambridge. “Everyday, appalling actions are taken by predators against our most vulnerable in society, our children,” OPP Detective Staff Sergeant Brian McDermott said. “The harm done to these young victims affects their lives. As a society, our fundamental responsibility is to protect children from those who wish to do them harm. As a police, we take that responsibility especially seriously. From November 17 to 19, 2020, CSEU and WRPS undertook an undercover child exploitation investigation through Project Derby, which identifying persons actively luring children on social media for sexual purposes. “Our [six] officers communicated
online with 36 individuals, where the individuals were aware the person was underage. While these conversations did include inappropriate sexual conduct, some did not progress to the threshold of committing a criminal offence,” McDermott said. As children are spending more time online, during the COVID-19 pandemic, “So too are the predators attempting to exploit them,” McDermott commented, adding Canada’s tip-line, cybertip.ca, has reported with more youth online through the pandemic, there has been an 88 percent increase in reports. Inspector Brenna Bonn of the Intelligence Service of the Waterloo Police Services urged parents and caregivers to be aware of their children’s social media activity. This type of child sexual exploitation can happen anytime, on any type of online social media platforms. “Online child sexual exploitation is one of the most disturbing public safety issues facing society today. It continues to harm past and present generations of children in Canada and abroad.” This was a first combined effort with the WRPS and the OPP, it will not be the last, McDermott said.
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Long-time EMHA volunteer earns OMHA ‘s Patricia Hartley Administrators Award - Jane Zelko has volunteered with EMHA since the 2010 hockey season by Sylene Argent Photo submitted by Jane Zelko. Last week, long-time Essex Minor Hockey Association (EMHA) Registrar volunteer, Jane Zelko, learned she was the esteemed recipient of the Ontario Hockey Association’s (OMHA) Patricia Hartley Administrators Award, which is presented in recognition of exemplary service in the field of sports administration. A very humble Zelko was, “taken back by the award.” Being nominated was an honour, she noted. “I am humbled that I was nominated by Shawn Carswell and Mike Sales [of the EMHA] for the award,” Zelko said, adding actually being appointed for the award was even more of an honour. Sales and Zelko are co-Registrars, responsible for registering the players.
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They make sure the players are in the correct boundary for the area in which they are playing, add them to a roster, and get approval by the OMHA. The duo also makes sure coaches are certified. This entails, on average, upwards of 450 to 500 players, in addition to around 175 coaches, trainers, managers, and around 35 teams per season. “Everybody loves Jane,” Sales said in video posted online about the recognition. “If anybody needs a hand with anything, and Jane’s around and she can help, she will help in a heartbeat.” Fellow volunteers featured in the video posted noted Zelko always goes above and beyond and the work she does is amazing. Zelko said there are so many volunteers out there who are deserving of the recognition. “Every Volunteer counts,” she said. Zelko began volunteering with the EMHA during the 2009-2010 season. When her boys started playing hockey, the general rule was to be at the arena one hour before practice or game. It was during that time, she could see the volunteers looking for extra help with certain tasks. “I was there anyway, so I offered to help. I decided to go the AGM annual meeting with no intention of joining the Board, however, I was nominated to fill the position as Registrar and couldn’t say, ‘no,’” Zelko said of her early introduction to volunteering with the local hockey organization.
EMHA is always in need of volunteers, she said, adding when positions go unfilled, the Association struggles. “One body down in a position affects the entire organization. We show up for the players, and their families. Without volunteers, there is no organization,” she commented. “I strive to make every body feel important,” Zelko said of her goal as a volunteer with EHMA. “I try to memorize each player’s name when they cross the registration desk on evaluation day. I do my best to make each and everyone of them feel welcome and know they will have a great experience being a part of EMHA.” Funding, she added, is always a big role needing attention. Many youths want to play hockey, and Zelko tries to make that happen. “Some families are not able to get government funding as they are on the cusp of the allowable income levels. If a parent reaches out for help, we reach out to sources in the community to help as best they can. We do this anonymously and as quietly as possible in order to keep the families’ names private.’ EMHA also has community partners that reach-out directly to give a donation to help a player in need. Usually, the donations are made in honor of someone they know, “Which is always fantastic to see. I hope to keep helping players and families in need. Helping just one player is better than helping no player.”