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Retirees’ welcome over 80 individuals to Soup Contest

Essex Mayor charged under Municipal Elections Act PAGE 2 _______________ Essex Council Notes March 2, 2020 PAGE 3 _______________ Essex Centre business update PAGE 14 _______________ 73’s trailing 2-1 in semi-finals PAGE 23 _______________ Model train enthusiasts blow off steam during 25th annual Essex Train Show PAGE 24 _______________

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by Sylene Argent On Tuesday, February 25, members of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club opened its clubhouse doors to the public as it hosted its annual Soup Contest. Judy Lane, who is head of the Fundraising Committee and Vice President of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club, was pleased over 80 individuals headed down to the clubhouse, located on the corner of Russell Street and Centre Street, to tastetest the 16 dishes of homemade soups that were submitted into the competition. While enjoying lunch, attendees also had the opportunity to socialize. Club members, area residents, and area businesses had the opportunity to submit their best dishes into the event for a chance to earn the bragging rights of having the best tasting SOUP. A panel of judges chose Community Living Essex County as having the best soup, which was a cheddar and ham chowder. Debbie Duschaine earned second place with her Tuscan Ravioli dish, and Anne Scoffield earned third place with her potato bacon soup. Kathy Martin earned the People’s Choice Award, by a large margin, for her ginger parsnip soup. Lane said the event turnout certainly surpassed the goal of the event’s organizers, which allowed current members an opportunity to speak about the benefits of joining the club with potential new members. Benefits include that

there is a wide-variety of activities offered at the centre, including cards, shuffleboard, and carpet bowling. The Soup Contest is in line with the Retirees’ mission of trying to host some kind of fundraising event every month. Proceeds help keep the clubhouse maintained and open for its membership. Such events are not possible without the Club’s volunteers. Coming up, Lane said the Essex County Gardeners will host a seed exchange on March 14 at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club. The Retirees’ will host a bake sale during the event. On March 26, the Retirees’ will host a ham and scalloped potato lunch, which will begin at noon.

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Essex Mayor charged under Municipal Elections Act - he will step aside from Police Services Board, but will continue as Mayor during investigation by Sylene Argent On February 26, the OPP announced that its Essex County Major Crime Unit completed its investigation into the 2018 Essex Municipal Election, which related to the reported misuse of proxy voters. The OPP commenced an investigation after receiving a complaint in October of 2018 of the alleged improprieties under the Municipal Elections Act of Ontario. As a result of the investigation, the OPP has charged Essex Mayor Larry Snively with the offence of Procuring Persons to Vote in a Municipal Election, when those persons were not entitled to do so, contrary to Section 89(d) of the Municipal Elections Act. At the Essex Council meeting on Monday evening, Councillor Kim Verbeek, as a Board member of the Essex Police Services Board, said with Snively’s current charge, she wanted to get an opinion on weather or

not the code of conduct was being broken. Snively is also on the Essex Police Services Board, and the charge is being laid by the police service this Board governs, she said. Snively said he decided earlier that day he would step aside from the Essex Police Service Board until his issue is settled. Verbeek thanked Snively for doing so, saying that issue was weighing heavily on her as to whether or not that would bring a violation. “I wouldn’t feel comfortable sitting on the Committee with this charge against me,” he said. “I’m going to step aside until this is settled in court.” In regards to the proxy issue, Snively said, “Last week, I was charged with one count of encouraging someone to vote that was not entitled to vote. One. I repeat, one count. I want to ensure the public that I did not do this, and I am not guilty of knowingly doing anything wrong during the election.

“The people behind this have their reasons for attacking me, and it has been going on since I got elected, before I got elected. And, everyone knows why. I am not guilty and that will be shown in court,” Snively claimed. “In the meantime, I have no intention of stepping down as Mayor…this Council is so proactive

and we’re in the right direction and we have huge development in this town. And I am not going to let that fail. The Town is running very well, better than it has in years. And, we have finally development happening again because [we have] investors’ trust. [They] trust us again because the old wars are over.”

He added Essex’s 2020 budget was just passed, and in years there has not been a zero percent increase, but that was achieved this year. “We are spending millions of dollars on both town centres, Harrow and Essex Centre both. This is going to be a great year for Essex with lots of progress, lots of new housing coming down. Don’t let

a few angry people spoil that because they want to make a good Council look bad for their own political reasons,” Snively said. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor, on March 30, 2020.

Tecumseh prepares for another year of high lake levels 2019 was a year of high lake level warnings and 2020 levels are shaping up to be higher. The Town of Tecumseh is preparing for the potential of flooding from these levels in Lake St. Clair and Pike Creek and is encouraging residents along the shoreline to take appropriate action to reinforce their waterfront property. The potential for, and extent of, lake induced flooding in Town is entirely dependent on lake levels, wind direction and duration and rainfall. A strong north/northeast wind over several hours could push water up and over the shoreline. The Town conducted shoreline survey work in May 2019 to identify low lying areas where water may have the potential to breach the shore and flood further inland into Town. To mitigate overland flooding in these areas, Public Works crews distributed filled sandbags to property owners identified as low lying. Citical infrastructure such as pump stations and Town facilities were also protected with earth works and sandbags. The Town will follow up with impacted owners along the shoreline to re-assess

and provide additional sandbags where warranted. Last year, the Town offered 100 free sandbags to all owners along the shores of Lake St. Clair and Pike Creek with free sand being available at Lakewood Park. This year, the Town is offering an additional 100 bags to those who received them and 200 bags to those who did not take advantage of this offer. Sandbags are used to mitigate flooding, but are viewed as a temporary measure and will not protect against winds and wave action. “Our Flood Response Team has been meeting regularly over the winter to identify ways to address potential effects of high lake levels,” said Marg MisekEvans, Chief Administrative Officer. “This work also includes public education on when and how to prepare for an evacuation.” Full details on potential lake flooding is available on the Town website at www.tecumseh.ca/lakeflooding.

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Kevin Girard was welcomed at Monday evening’s Council meeting as the new Director of Infrastructure.

by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Essex welcomes new Director of Infrastructure Services CAO of Essex, Chris Nepszy, was pleased to welcome Kevin Girard as the new Director of Infrastructure. Girard, a Certified Professional Engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and Diploma in Civil Technology, came to Essex by way of Lakeshore, where he served as the Manager of Environmental Services. He brings with him experience from also working for the Town of Kingsville and Coco Paving. As Director of Infrastructure, he will lead capital works, drainage, environmental services, and operations. He will also coordinate maintenance of infrastructure, including roads and sewer systems. Council passed a bylaw to appoint Girard to the position. Cassidy gets Council to send letter of support for auto strategy Council made a special motion to allow Dave Cassidy, Essex resident and President of UNIFOR Local 444, to speak regarding, “Last week’s bad news...announcing the elimination of our third shift at the Windsor Assembly Plant.” He asked Council to write a letter collectively to support a Canadian automotive and manufacturing policy. “We need to make sure that we keep these corporations from reaping tax benefits and then moving away from Ontario and Canadian jobs.” Cassidy added, “The devastation is going to happen on June the 29th. It will not only affect those 1500 potential

- Monday, March 2, 2020 members at Windsor Assembly Plant, but all our feeder bases as well.” In Essex alone, Cassidy said, there are around 3500 active and retired members of UNIFOR. He was worried about job loss in the area. “We are losing jobs and we’re losing out on new investment,” he said. Since 2006, ten of the 16 bids to build new automotive manufacturing plants in North America were won by Mexico, with the remaining six going to southern US.” He added between the years of 2009 and 2018, automotive companies have spent $124B on investment. Of that, only seven percent went to Canada. He has been able to have discussion with area politicians at the provincial and federal levels of government about the importance of an auto strategy. Mayor Larry Snively said he agrees with Cassidy and had no issue sending a letter of support. Councillor Kim Verbeek put forward a motion that Essex send a letter supporting an auto policy, which passed. Essex Municipal Property Assessment presented to Council Essex Council received a public presentation from Tracey Pringle, an Account Manager of Municipal and Stakeholder Relations for the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), regarding a property assessment for the Town of Essex. MPAC, a Crown corporation headquartered in Pickering, determines the assessed value of all properties in the Province of Ontario. “We maintain a comprehensive database of property information for each of the more than 5 million properties in Ontario,” Pringle explained. “The information gathered, informs revenue and taxation decisions, and can help us understand how your community is changing. At the end of last year, we delivered an assessment role with 5.3 million [Ontario] properties valued at $2.96 trillion dollars.” In Essex, residential properties make up the vast majority at 71 percent, followed by farm and commercial Continued on Page 5

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Crazy Little thing called love

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So, I often speak about taking the time to find one’s passion. We all have this desire in us when we are young to grow up to be something special. But, as we mature, we tend to get distracted by…well, life. We get careers, have kids, obtain a mortgage, etc. Though, all the aforementioned things tend to be what is often expected of adults to do, those distractions can keep us from going after what it is we truly enjoy. With current housing being so high, and wages stagnant, we can easily forget what those passions we once had may be. Those passions are what make each of us unique. And, I think it is important to figure out what those things are for each of us. Recently, I discovered that my own passions have changed. When I

was really young, I was very much into hockey. As I got older, I got into horse-back riding, and later really enjoyed going to rock concerts. Now that I am 35, I still get excited about hearing about upcoming concerts, but when I think I have to actually get out of the house to get there, it often seems like way more work than it is worth. I still have my horses, and love them, but no longer ride as they are aging and require a bit more TLC. I can no longer watch hockey as I was a dedicated Leafs fan. So, then I got to wondering recently, what is it exactly that I am passionate about now? And, the scary part was when I really could not answer that question. I love my work, and am passionate about it, but I don’t think whatever anyone does for a living should be their absolute

interest. I had to remove that initial scare that I felt sweep across me and try to change it into excitement as now I get to find out what that could be. That sent me on a quest to do some soul searching. And, I am still not done looking into that. But, it hasn’t been easy. What I do know about myself is that I am really picky. I have always been interested in history, and love to learn about what I call “alternate history.” I think things are much older than the mainstream says they are; and I love connecting similarities in ancient teachings. Let’s just say, I am more than a bit skeptical that a history book is 100 percent correct on recalling events.

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Improved mental health services must reach into rural Ontario by Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

As an agricultural industry, we are making significant strides in breaking down barriers and stigma around mental health. Dr. Andria Bitton-Jones and her PhD student, Briana Hagen, helped to propel this issue into mainstream conversation and were recognized this week at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s Annual General Meeting with Brigid Rivoire Award for Champions of Agricultural Mental Health, nominated for this award by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). On February 19, the Ontario government announced the creation of a new Mental Health and Addiction Centre of Excellence within the provincial health ministry. This is positive news for the estimated one million Ontarians who experience mental health or addiction challenges. There is still much more work to do, especially in rural communities. We know there is a need for improved mental health resources for farmers and their families. The province indicates they are working towards “building a comprehensive and connected system of services that works for all Ontarians.” The OFA will be focusing on the “for all Ontarians” aspect of this new initiative to ensure mental health support and services extend deep into our rural communities and addresses the needs of our members. OFA members have vocalized the importance of making this issue a priority for agriculture, by bringing a resolution forward to the 2019 Annual General Meeting to expand the accessibility and support of mental health resources for the farming community. We know mental health in the agricultural industry and in our rural communities bring unique stressors and requires dedicated resources. We will be working on behalf of our members to ensure the needs of farmers and the agricultural community are recognized and supported in this new Centre of Excellence for mental health and addiction.

OFA has already been active on several projects and initiatives regarding farmer mental health, including providing funding and representation on the University of Guelph stakeholder working group for mental health in agriculture. The working group is developing the ‘In the Know’ mental health literacy programming for agricultural and rural communities. OFA has also been involved in providing funding to the L&A Farmer Wellness Program, which offers local mental health support for farmers in Lennox and Addington county. Farming is an unpredictable business, and the stress of dealing with so many factors that are out of our control such as weather and markets can take a toll on our mental health. Add in the limited opportunities to take a break from it all because agriculture never stops, and it’s clear that some of the strategies that may work for a mental health break in some situations don’t play out for us. OFA is focused on increasing the awareness of mental health challenges, ensuring a province-wide availability of support and breaking down the barriers in asking for help. Small rural communities are by nature close-knit, and that can make it difficult to ask for help if you are worried that others may find out you’re struggling. With the vast majority of farms run as family businesses, there can be additional challenges with working side-by-side with family. As more details are released on the provincial government’s new Mental Health and Addiction Centre of Excellence, OFA will continue to advocate for resources to be directed specifically to the needs of rural Ontario. Most importantly, if you, or someone in your community, is struggling and needs help, know that there are people and resources available to help. If you are in a crisis situation, go to your local emergency department or call 911. To access a list of resources, visit ofa.on.ca/ issues/mental-health.

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Essex Council notes... assessments. The current assessment, based on real estate value data from January 1, 2019, will be in effect through January 1, 2024. The next assessment date is scheduled for January 1, 2023. “Most residential properties are assessed using the direct comparison approach,” Pringle said, explaining that the home is estimated comparatively to other properties in its respective area.” Additionally, the income approach is tied to a commercial property’s ability to earn revenue on its real estate, not necessarily the business that is run from it. “For example, the property owner landlord that rents to Walmart, the income approach is on the rent for the Walmart, not on what Walmart itself can make,” Pringle explained. “The third way is the cost approach, and this is when a property is unique and rarely sold or traded on the market. We can’t rely on sales and we can’t rely on income in these cases, [so] the property’s value is estimated as the current cost of rep.” If individuals feel that their property has been assessed incorrectly, they can file for an appeal through MPAC. Property owners can find their own assessment and comparisons online at aboutmyproperty.com. Council received the presentation. Essex thinking of re-naming Essex Community Centre after Maedel Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services, said administration, in working with the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee, would like to rename the Essex Community Centre, located at 25 Gosfield Townline, Maedel Community Centre. He said a name change would be desirable to avoid confusion with facility users as the Essex Community Centre, and two other Town-owned facilities – the Essex Recreation Complex and the Essex Centre Sports Complex – have similar names. He asked that Council defer the decision to make the change for one month to garner public feedback from the community on the potential name change. The Report to Council notes the recommendation to change the name of the facility was in honour of Edward Charles Maedel. In 1908, the Report to Council notes, Maedel purchased a struggling soft drink company on Talbot Street and renamed it “Maedel Beverages.” There, he manufactured soft drinks and sold the product by driving his soft drink truck throughout the County. In 1935, Maedel received the first Pepsi Cola franchise in all of Ontario, and the second franchise in all of Canada. He later built a new shop at the corner of Talbot and Brien Avenue. In 1989, the Maedel family sold the business to a company from Toronto, but the local Pepsi factory is the direct result of Maedel’s efforts, the report states. “Administration feels Edward Charles Maedel is a worthy candidate for renaming the Essex Community Centre to the Maedel Community Centre as he was a true community man as he was part of the group that built the former Essex Band shell, he was a volunteer firefighter, a lifelong Rotary Club member, volunteer with scouting,

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baseball and other youth activities – all in addition to successfully running the Pepsi Cola business here in Essex,” the Report to Council continues. In the 2020 approved Capital Budget, funds were set aside for a new outdoor pylon sign, which will include the new name of the facility. Council voted to defer the file for a month. 183043 Ontario Limited Rezoning Application Essex Council received the Planning Department’s report “183043 Ontario Limited Rezoning Application” and further authorized the submission of a rezoning bylaw to permit multiple unit dwellings within the lands identified as the Gianni Estates subdivision, which is located east of Gosfield Townline and west of Fairview Avenue. The proposed multiple residential site would front on the future Hanlan Street extension and border the Town’s recreational facilities associated with the Essex Centre Sports Complex. The Report to Council notes that through a rezoning application, 1830343 Ontario Limited, Peter Valente, agent, seeks to permit the construction of a multiple dwelling on a portion of the future Gianni Estates subdivision. The aforementioned land is approximately 37-acres. It has a 514-meter frontage on Gosfield Townline. In the Report, it notes approval of this incentive would help the Town achieve its mandates under the Official Plan and Provincial Policy Statement to provide for a mix of housing types to meet the varied needs of its residents. It is currently zoned R2.2, which permits singledetached, semi-detached, and townhome dwellings, secondary dwelling units, and accessory uses. The applicants are requesting that the zoning be amended for a parcel of this land to permit multi-unit dwellings at this location in addition to the range of residential uses presently permitted under the existing R2.2 zoning the

Report to Council notes. Town has not received a formal application for site plan approval to date. Councillor Sherry Bondy wondered if the Planning Department got any concern about the building potentially being six-stories high. Lori Chadwick, Director of Development Services, said the input has been positive. Folks are looking for another housing choice, she said. Next step, she added, when the applicant is ready, is to seek Site Plan Control. Councillor Kim Verbeek said the feedback she has heard has been positive as well. She is happy to see more housing coming to the community. Mayor Larry Snively said this is a beautiful development, a beautiful building, and it will be in the right location as it will be close to the arena and close to shopping. He said he supports it one-hundred percent. Council approves trial of council meeting livestreaming Essex Council approved a report from Deputy Clerk Shelley Brown, directing Council to enter a three-month

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Pet Of The Week: Kera

Kera may be shy, but with more time and proper socialization, she will gain more confidence. She didn’t experience much as a puppy, because people, new places, noises, are pretty scary for her. She is used to being with a dog and takes comfort with a companion. So she is hoping you have a friend for her at home that is nice and confident, we think that would really help her! While Kera requires a lot of patience, as she has much to overcome, we believe she would make a wonderful friend, in the right environment. This pet comes with 6 weeks of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information, visit www.ospcainsurance.ca or call 1-866-600-2445. Visit the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter to visit at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph: 519-966-5751. The adoption center is open everyday at 11am.

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Essex Council notes... trial service with current Town meeting broadcaster CFTV to livestream Town of Essex Council Meetings over the internet. Currently, Essex tapes the regular Council meetings through third party CFTV, where they are then posted to YouTube several days later, as well as rebroadcasting on Cogeco channel 100, Gosfield North IPTV channel 34, and on Bell TV satellite channel 586 on a weekly scheduled basis. CFTV has offered to provide live streaming through YouTube at no additional cost to the Town’s current contract. To provide this service, the County of Essex has agreed to provide CFTV with a direct connection to the internet in the Council Chambers. The public would be able to access the live webcast through a link on the municipal website, which would direct them to YouTube. CFTV would use its current camera equipment and be able to provide various angles and descriptive text during and as part of the live broadcast. At the conclusion of the live broadcast, the video would be archived so that it is available to the public for later viewing.

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It is not clear at this time if closed captioning services can be provided by the current service provider, and if the livestreaming were to go beyond the threemonth pilot project, closed captioning will be required for all recordings of Council meetings that are published by the Town as of January 1, 2021. EssexWorks online report a problem system launched Essex Council received the Communication Department’s report, “Launch of EssexWorks Online Report a Problem System for Citizens.” The Report to Council noted that at the May 6, 2019 Regular Meeting, Council approved using $6,000 from the Municipal Modernization Grant to implement an Online Service Request System. The new EssexWorks system provides an online form on the Town’s website and puts citizen service requests directly into the CityWorks system. With the new system, citizens will be able to submit information using their home computer or smart mobile device. Once submitted, the citizen would receive confirmation email. When the work has been completed, or a relevant update

has been made, another automatically generated email will provide an update to the resident. We are really closing the loops,” Alex Denonville said, who is the Manager of Communications for the Town of Essex. “It improves our customer service.” Another benefit is that this system offers consistent and standardized tracking of requests, Denonville added. It is also important to note, citizens will not be limited to how they report problems. Calling or visiting Town facilities will remain an important way for staff to receive information from citizens, the Report to Council notes. Councillor Kim Verbeek said this program is exciting and thanked staff for putting in the time. Councillor Steve Bjorkman said the biggest benefit is that the system offers tracking, which will be great in keeping a resident informed about the concern they have sent to the Town. Harrow Chamber disappointed it has no rep on Climate Adaption Committee Tammy Affleck, President of the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce (HCSCC), sent a letter to Council that commended the Town of Essex on what she said was taking an important step to creating a Climate Change Adaption Plan. In the letter, however, she said the Town reached out to the HCSCC, and other agencies to serve on the new Essex Climate Adaptation Team (ECAT) Committee. She expressed “concerning disappointment” that the member of the Chamber appointed to be on the Climate Change Adaption Plan, former Essex Councillor Bill Baker -who is now ViceChairperson of the HCSCC) was not even considered to be brought forward to the decision-making Striking Committee,

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which recommended 12 candidates from a list of 50 interested applicants. Essex Council approved the Committee roster at the February 18 Council meeting. “As Harrow, Colchester South’s business advocate, we do applaud the Town of Essex for the support you have provided the HCSCC on many initiatives and your focus for a Climate Change Adaption Plan. However, in this regard, we are deeply disappointed that the voice of the business for our members will not be represented on the ECAT Committee,” Affleck concluded. At the February 18 meeting, Lori Chadwick, Director of Development Services, explained that experience and education were considered when forming the Committee, in addition to what the applicants could bring to the table in contributing to the climate adaptation plan. They also looked at picking individuals from different sectors. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said he would like to hear from Baker as the climate adaption plan will affect the whole municipality, and Harrow has a manufacturing area. Council allowed Baker to speak on the issue. He reiterated that the HCSCC represents many business sectors, but he, appointed by the HCSCC, was not selected by administration to make the short list. Lori Chadwick, Director of Development Services, said there are many opportunities for groups to provide an avenue for public and stakeholder input. There will be multiple opportunities to do that over the next year. The Town received over 50 applications. The applications were impressive, she said. The adaptation plan, Council will eventually adopt. It was

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Filling the gap for services with community collaboration

Pictured from left: Margo Reilly, Executive Director of Harrow Health Centre and Tracey Bailey, Chief Executive Oﬃcer of Community Support Centre of Essex County

Essex Council notes... a very onerous task, but at the end of the day, the Town needs to make sure all voices across all sectors are heard, she said. Vander Doelen wondered who would be speaking for the industrial jobs in the community. He worried it would affect jobs with the HCSCC not a voice for them at that table. “I am worried that there might not be enough consultation, closely enough, basically with our industrial base. This climate change adaptation [plan], has to do, I am sure, with the use of heat, and welding, and…solvents.” He wondered who would

be speaking for those industrial businesses in Harrow. “That is basically all the industrial jobs in the community.” With the Chamber not on the Committee, he worried the industrial businesses’ voices will be close enough to the core of the report. Steve Bjorkman suggested adding the additional person to the committee. Council put forth a motion that an additional seat be added to the Committee, so the HCSCC can have a seat on the ECAT.

submitted to EFP A Family Health Team recently identified a gap in services for their clients – they needed access to affordable health transportation. Thus ensued a partnership with the Community Support Centre of Essex County (CSC). The CSC and the Harrow Health Centre worked collaboratively to create and implement a transportation plan

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NoM: • At the previous meeting, Councillor Kim Verbeek put forward a Notice of Motion that she wanted Council to discuss the potential of putting surveillance cameras at Co-An Park. She asked this discussion be moved to the second meeting in March.

allowing easier access to affordable transit. This collaboration allows residents of Harrow and the surrounding area to access primary care. The geographical area encompasses Kingsville to Amherstburg to McGregor to Essex at a fee of $12.00 round trip every Monday and Wednesday. The Community Support Centre’s CEO, Tracey Bailey says: “Partnership between CSC and the Harrow Health Centre has been simple and efficient and we hope the community takes full advantage of this service.” After discussions between the Community Support Centre and Harrow Health Centre, a gap in foot care services was also noted. Margo Reilly of HHC says: “As partners, we are addressing our local barriers to healthcare

by introducing viable, sustainable and affordable solutions that will bridge the identified gaps in services and contribute to a more equitable healthcare system for our community.” Starting April 7th the Community Support Centre of Essex County will offer a weekly Foot Care Clinic service in

Harrow to fill this gap in service. Foot Care will operate by appointment, every Tuesday at 1480 Erie St South, Harrow. The CSC looks forward to providing needed foot care to local residents. Clinic visits will be $30. Please call Carly Wood at 519-728-1435 ext 203 to book your appointment.

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Why routine checkups are vital to overall health

Regular visits with a medical professional are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Too often people visit the doctor only when they are ill, as they may not realize just how essential well visits and physical exams are.

Routine checkups are the smartest way for people in all age groups to stay on top of their health, but they can be especially valuable for those age 50 and older. Regular checkups enable physicians to check current health against past visits, ensuring that any anomalies can be investigated and treated efficiently and promptly. This can make the difference in slowing down the progression of a disease that has already developed or prevent something from becoming a full-fledged issue. The Mayo Clinic says there are no hard and fast rules about how often seniors should visit health care providers. Those who are in generally good health may only require one medical checkup a year. At this point vital signs will be checked, medications reviewed and lifestyle topics discussed. Doctors may even recommend or discuss tests. Patients also can bring up any issues they may be experiencing, however insignificant they may seem. Anything from sleep disturbances to

memory loss to unexplained fatigue or pain can be addressed. Sometimes getting everything out in the open and being reassured that there’s nothing to worry about can be helpful. General care and geriatric doctors also are adept at asking questions to get a sense of how patients are faring in the world. This may include topics that seemingly have no relevance to health but can be quite important. A provider may ask about topics such as bathing or dressing. Questions about social interaction or typical routines can paint a better picture of both physical and mental health. The recommended frequency of doctor visits may change as health issues arise or if follow-up is needed after a treatment plan or injury, according to the caregiver company Home Care Assistance. Some seniors may have to visit a provider once a week or once a month. Doctors, nurses and therapists will design a regimen based on a patient’s current health needs. The following are some compelling

reasons to be diligent with provider visits. • Frequently health issues can be silent and not noticed early on by a patient, according to Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. • Patients will be less likely to forget about important screenings, like mammography, prostate tests, cholesterol tests, and more. • Vaccines can be administered, as even adults need certain immunizations to stay healthy. • Patients can discuss potential lifestyle changes, like going on a diet or taking up a new fitness regimen. It is essential to follow through with health care provider visits, even if they seem redundant. Physicians may detect issues that warrant close observation. Patients are urged to have an open dialogue with their doctors so they understand the reason behind health care visits and expectations in the future.

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How to start exercising at home A healthy diet and an active lifestyle are great ways to achieve a healthy weight and good overall health. Many people no doubt associate exercise with fitness centers and gym memberships. While gyms certainly are effective places to break a sweat, exercising at home can be an effective way to get fit as well. Working out at home may require some creativity, as even homeowners with gyms in their basements may not have as much equipment at their disposal as they would at a local fitness center. Body weight exercises - Body weight exercises include push-ups, planks, squats, and lunges. Alternating incline and positioning of the body when performing

some of these exercises is a great way to work various muscle groups. Body weight exercises do not necessarily require equipment, and that may disappoint some people. That’s because, with no added weight - and only one’s own body weight to provide resistance - it’s difficult for a person to challenge himself or herself effectively and gradually build up progress. Get outdoors for cardio - A mix of cardiovascular activity, which puts a strain on the heart and lungs to build up stamina, can help shave off the pounds when paired with strength training exercises. Take to the great outdoors near home to get in a good cardio workout. Rally Health, a digital, data-based health

advisory company, says that walking can constitute a cardio workout if one goes at a brisk pace of around three miles per hour. Walking on an incline also can constitute vigorous exercise that’s on par with running or biking, particularly when it’s a steep hill. Home-based cardio workouts also can include cycling, swimming in a backyard pool or playing a pickup sports game with the kids. Set up a home gym - With a few barbells, dumbells and a weight bench, it’s easy to create a home gym in a basement or garage. Extra equipment, such as TRX resistance training equipment or an elliptical machine, can be added to make the gym more complete.

A home gym also can be a place to do strength and stretching exercises like yoga or pilates. Many people find that they can effectively workout at home with little to no equipment necessary. With such convenience, individuals may find they make more time for exercise, which is an important component of a healthy lifestyle.

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Brady’s Drug Store

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General Pharmacy. Fully accessible. Dispensing fee and medication costs. Mon 9am-8pm, Tue-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm

Enjoy a delicious deli sandwich, soup, salad or even your favourite baked treat in a classic classroom setting. Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-2pm, Sun 9am-2pm

We provide comprehensive family Dental care. Mon 9am-2pm, Tue-Wed 9am-7pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 8am-2pm, Sat 9am-2pm, Sun Closed

We offer physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, spinal decompression, orthotics, shockwave therapy and a full range of bracing services. Mon-Thu 7am-6pm, Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm, Sun Closed

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Essex Medical Walk-In Clinic Dr. C. Spirou, Dr. N. Koutelas, Dr. J. Azad, Dr. N. Koutras Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-12:30pm

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Clear Medical Imaging X-Ray and Ultrasound examinations Multiple locations throughout the Windsor area, where we also offer bone mineral density, echocardiography, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine and mammography. Mon-Fri, Ultrasound 8am-5pm, Walk-in X-Ray 8:30am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun Closed

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Bloodwork Services (Routine and special handling) Mon-Fri 8am-12pm, Sat-Sun Closed

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Dr. Dorianne Butler BSc, BEd, MD, ABFM, CCFP Michigan and Ontario. She was raised on a farm near Dresden and is thrilled to be back working in a small town. Dr. Butler see patients from birth to elderly. Monday 11am-7pm, Tuesday - Thursday 8:30-4pm, Fri. Closed

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Resolve to read more and reap the benefits It may be tempting to curl up on the couch and turn on the television to unwind, but research indicates that reading is one of the best workouts for the brain. The World Health Organization says that doctors diagnose nearly 10 million new cases of dementia each year. With so many people understandably concerned about any and all cognitive issues related to aging, the search is continually on to find ways to strengthen the mind’s muscle. It may be as simple as picking up a book. People make New Year’s resolutions to improve their lives, and reading more can be a great way to do just that. According to the online health and wellness resource The Healthy (www.thehealthy.com), reading has been associated with language reception in the left temporal cortex of the brain. When this part of the brain processes written material, neurons begin working hard to transmit information. Research conducted by Stanford University indicated that MRI scans of people who are deep into a Jane Austen novel showed an increase in blood flowing to areas of the brain that control both cognitive and executive function. When the brain is working efficiently, it may be less prone to some of the issues that can cause a decline in memory and brain function. Research published in the journal Neurology found frequent brain exercise through reading lowered mental decline by 32 percent. Of course, the benefits of reading extend beyond the physical. Literary fiction can help people be more empathetic. Getting lost in a book and the characters’ stories makes others more relatable. Reading has the potential to help a person understand what people are thinking, offers research published in the journal Science. Picking up a good book also can help a person gain knowledge of new cultures, ideas and history and even improve vocabulary. Picking up a newspaper or magazine, joining a book club or reading with children are just a few of the many ways to improve the mind through reading. mcg.metrocreativeconnection.com

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Amazing benefits to seniors having pets Pets bring much joy to the lives they touch. So it should come as no surprise that the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey, which was conducted by the American Pet Products Association, found that about 85 million families in the United States own a pet. In Canada, 7.5 million households are home to companion animals, states the PetBacker blog. Pets offer companionship and unconditional love. While they are fitting for any family, seniors may find that having a pet is especially beneficial. The organization A Place for Mom, which helps match families with senior living residences, says pets provide a comfort system that produces measurable health results. Caring for pets and being around them can produce a chemical chain reaction in the brain that may help to lower stress hormones while also increasing production of the feel-good hormone serotonin. This is not the only health benefit pets may provide. A recent study from the Mayo Clinic, which looked at 1,800 people between the ages of 25 and 64 who had healthy hearts, found that almost half owned a dog. Having a dog was likely to spur hearthealthy behaviours, like exercising with the pet, eating well, and having ideal blood sugar levels. Pets also provide emotional support and companionship that can help seniors - including those who may be divorced or widowed - feel more secure and happy. The National Poll on Healthy Aging found that, among respondents who had pets, 88 percent

said their pets helped them enjoy life, and 86 percent said their pets made them feel loved. Seniors considering getting a pet can explore the many benefits to doing so. • Reduce pain: A 2012 study published in Pain Magazine found therapy dogs provided “significant reduction in pain and emotional distress for chronic pain patients.” • Feeling of purpose: Caring for an animal not only stimulates physical activity, but it also can give seniors a reason to get up and go, which equates to a feeling of purpose. • Altered focus: Having a pet can help seniors focus on something other than physical or mental health issues and preoccupations about loss or aging, according to New York-based psychologist Penny B. Donnenfeld. • Increased physical activity: Pets require care, and that interaction can get seniors moving more than if they didn’t have a pet. • Improved health: Ongoing research from Harvard Medical School has found dog owners have lower blood pressure, healthier cholesterol levels and lower risk of heart disease than those who don’t own a dog. • Stick to routine: Caring for pets helps seniors maintain a routine. Having structure after retirement can be important to ward off risk of depression. Staying on top of feeding, grooming and other pet needs also can help prevent cognitive decline. Pets bring many benefits to their owners’ lives, and they may be the perfect remedy for seniors looking for a friend and purpose.

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The importance of folic acid

Folic acid is a B vitamin that is responsible for helping maintain normal growth and development

in the body. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that folic acid is necessary for helping

to produce new cells, and can be essential in the development of cells that are made each day, such as the skin, hair, and nails. It also helps the body make red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body, says March of Dimes. Where folic acid shines the brightest is in the prevention of key birth defects of the brain and spine known as neural tube defects, or NTDs. NTDs develop during the first month of pregnancy when the embryo is under rapid development - a period when many women may not even know they are pregnant. Some studies also show that folic acid may help prevent heart defects in a baby and cleft lip and palate disorders.

Women of childbearing age are urged to take at least 400 mcg of folic acid each day, according to the CDC. Doing so ensures the body has enough residual folate available to promote proper baby development should a woman become pregnant. Many obstetricians recommend that if a woman is planning to become pregnant, she should begin taking folic acid a month or two before trying to conceive. Opt for multivitamins or prenatal vitamins that contain folic acid. March of Dimes says that women at high risk for NTDs should take 4,000 mcg of folic acid each day to help prevent an NTD. Begin three months before trying to get pregnant and continue through the first

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Sweet potatoes, which are sometimes referred to as “yams,” are widely associated with Thanksgiving. But these starchy tubers are so nutritious that people may want to consume them more often. Sweet potatoes are loaded with fiber and an assortment of vitamins, including vitamin A and vitamin C, as the online medical resource Healthline. com notes that a one-cup serving of baked sweet potatoes with the skin still on can provide as much as 65 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. And the benefits of sweet potatoes don’t stop there. A 2015 study published in the medical journal Food & Nutrition Research found that anthocyanin, an antioxidant found in sweet potatoes, can protect eye cells from damage. That can promote healthier eyes and potentially help people maintain stronger vision as they age. In addition, an animal study found that the anthocyanin found in purple sweet potatoes can protect brain function by reducing inflammation and preventing free radical damage. While further study is necessary to determine if similar effects can be enjoyed by humans who consume sweet potatoes, the potential to improve brain function is yet another reason to include nutrient-packed sweet potatoes in your diet. mcg.metrocreativeconnection.com

12 weeks of pregnancy. Women who are at high risk include those with a previous pregnancy with an NTD. Prospective parents who had an NTD also are at an elevated risk. Folate also can be found in many fortified foods, such as breads, pastas, rices, and breakfast cereals, and can even be found naturally in other foods. These include peanuts, citrus fruits, asparagus,

leafy green vegetables, and many beans. Foods also can be used to boost folic acid in the body. WebMD says folic acid has also been linked to reduced risk of stroke, some types of cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, and preeclampsia. So it is important to take it even if you are a man or a woman who is not planning to become pregnant.

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HEIRS hears all about ‘Harrow’s hidden history’

Richard Herniman, President of the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) hosted the club’s February meeting with a presentation on “Harrow’s Hidden History.”

by Sylene Argent On Sunday, the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) welcomed members of the public to listen in as Richard Herniman, President of the local

historical club, made a special presentation titled, “Harrow’s Hidden History.” This special edition HEIRS meeting was a continuation of the Town of Essex’s Heritage

Week celebration, which offered a few events that recognized local preservers of history and recounted historical events. Over 50 individuals filed into the Community Room at the Harrow & Colchester South Arena to hear the presentation that highlighted the works of prominent local historical figures. In 1859, Herniman noted, William G. Wright built the first store in Harrow on the northeast corner of King Street and Queen Street. There, he opened a general store and remained a businessman for 15-years. In 1874, he sold the business to John MacAfee.

Two-years later, he was appointed Post Master for Harrow, so MacAfee added a Post Office to the facility. In 1880, MacAfee had a new store built on the southside of King Street. The larger spaced allowed him to add 150 new mailboxes in the Post Office. Another early business Herniman spoke of was the Sovereign Bank, which was established in 1901 in Toronto. In 1903, Albert Sinasac had a private bank, and sold it to the Sovereign Bank. It was located in the Heaton Block until 1908. At that time, a new block was built on the westside of the existing store. In 1909, it became the Imperial Bank, which is now the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. In the 1860s, Herniman continued, Charles Smith was an apprentice blacksmith in Leamington. He married Alzora Pulford in 1870 and worked with his father-in-law. Five years later, his son, Frank,

was born. He later opened a blacksmith business in McGregor, then in 1885 moved to Thamesville. He then bought the hardware store owned by Ryerson Parker, located inside Wright’s building on the northeast corner of King and Queen Streets, which brought him back to the Harrow. Frank is made a partner in the business in 1901, and the hardware store is moved to a building on the southside of King Street. In the new location, they have a car dealership selling Reo and Grey Dort vehicles. The upstairs of this facility had three rooms that were used for meetings for the Ancient Order of the United Workmen, the Independent Order of Foresters, and the Independent Order of Oddfellows. Frank’s son, Lyle, sold the business to Arnold Duncan and John McKinlay in 1966. Duncan would later buy his partner’s share in the

business and expanded it to sell appliances and furniture. Today, the building houses Canadel Furniture Outlet. Herdman also spoke of the Clark and Company Block. In 1895, Charles Clark and Frank Bell had a general store and poultry and egg business. In 1899, they were shipping 5000 dozen eggs per week by rail. To his research, Herniman said they were also supplying Boblo Island with 1000 chickens per week, but he said he could not figure out why that many chickens would be needed there. They may needed the chicken to feed workers at that time. HEIRS hosts have monthly meetings, each highlighting a different historical subject, inside the community room at the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber Arena. The meetings begin at 1:30 pm on the fourth Thursday of the month, excluding June, July, August, and December, and are open to the public.

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Detroit River Duck Survey held at Navy Yard Park

by Max de Liberato Naturalists gathered at Navy Yard Park in Amherstburg on Saturday to conduct a Birds Canada survey about avian biodiversity on the Detroit

River. The survey examined the number, and different species, of ducks that are present in the winter months at the river. This survey has been going on for five-years

and hopes to plot a longterm analysis of the local avian wildlife. The area holds waterfowl ducks and gulls primarily in the winter months. “[We’re] looking for

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population trends, once it becomes a more long term survey, it will become a better indicator if the population is changing or not,” Amanda Bichel said, who is the lead on this project and is of Birds Canada. “As it becomes more long term, it will be better at hitting population changes during the winter, but for now, it’s good to see that one percent or more are using the river.” The area is home to many species that are not found in other parts of the world, Bichel added. According to Jeremy Hatt, who is also working on the project, Canvasbacks are one of the surging species in the area. “[The biodiversity] is something that people don’t realize about the Detroit River, that there is this wonderful spectacle in a sense, this number overwintering on the river. It is kind of a delicate ecosystem,” Hatt said. The factors that would play into harming bird numbers in the area are: Overuse of the river, pollution, and climate change, Hatt added. If the global number of birds were to decline, it would have a direct affect on humans, Bichel commented. “One particular species,

maybe not, but if it gets lower everywhere, birds perform a lot of really important ecosystem services like pollination and pest control and things like that. Birds, as a whole, they are going down and I think some of those services are getting taken away,” Bichel said. The survey covers from the mouth of the river to Fighting Island. At one moment, there can be up to 4,000 Canvasbacks flying through the air. In order to

count them all, according to Hatt, the best strategy is to count them individually until an easy number is reached, then multiply to count them by the cluster. Bichel said there has been reports tracking bird numbers since the 1970s and they have shown total bird populations have decreased by 3 billion. The event was generously supported by TD friends of the Environmental Foundation.

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Essex Centre business update by Sylene Argent • The Peacock Lounge, located at 6 Talbot Street North, opened before the holiday season. It offers a unique, southern-themed menu. Staff members will perform as patrons dine. There is also a stage where entertainers perform. • On Sunday, February 9, community members were welcome to attend an open house for Balanced Life Wellness Centre, now located at 114 Talbot Street South. Currently, Balanced Life Wellness Centre provides professional services to promote physical health, mental health, and well-being. It offers specialized services to children, teens, and adults, as well as wellness workshops, retreats, mindfulness, and meditation. Services offered include counselling

and psychotherapy, chiropractic, registered massage therapy, Reiki, Indie Head Massage, facials, equine guided wellness, coaching, and speech therapy. • Emerson Supply Co hosted an open house on Friday, February 28 at is new store front, located at 41 Talbot Street North. Owner, Dan DesRosiers, is pleased to have the store opened. He won the Win this Space Essex contest, which was hosted by the Essex Centre BIA, the WindsorEssex Small Business Centre, the Town of Essex, and Essex’s Libro branch. Through the contest, thanks to the Libro Prosperity Fund, DesRosiers won a grant of up to $1000 a month for one year to put towards the lease of a preapproved Essex Centre storefront, and a $5,000 WindsorEssex Small

Business Centre Starter Company Plus Grant. • Accurate Creations moved next door and is now located at 39 Talbot Street North. • Essex Community Services is closed. Services are now with Community Support Centre of Essex County in Lakeshore. • Wood Craft Pizza isunder new ownership. • The A & W is officially open, after building a new facility in the Canadian Tire parking lot. • The Grand has closed. • GHB Solutions is new to the industrial area. It is located at 370 Allen Avenue. According to its website, GHB Solutions specializes in turn-key greenhouse structures. In addition, it also offers recommendations on heating and cooling systems, CO2 systems,

irrigation systems, boiler installation, automation, and custom fabricated solutions. • The Salvation Army Thrift Store is now closed. Its Food Bank has been moved to the Salvation Army Church basement, which is located at 26 Talbot Street North, and is open to clients on Wednesdays, from 12-3 pm, and on Fridays, from 9am to noon. • Eh Little Bit Of has re-vamped parts of the store’s interior and is now making new products. • Talbot Street Day Spa and Short Cuts has received a new facade upgrade, which included a new, exterior paint job. • Since being elected, MP Chris Lewis has moved into the 316 Talbot Street North plaza in Essex Centre. • At the Essex Council meeting on Monday, January 20, Council approved changes to the Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The changes to the CIP – which is a municipal grant program for commercial properties in a defined geographical area – include a delegation of approval authority on CIP applications from

Dan DesRosiers of Emerson Supply Co celebrated his grand opening on Friday.

the Planning Department to the Economic Development Officer. It also includes that the Harrow and Essex Centre implementation period be amended to expire at the end of 2021 to assist with financing the debt related to implementing the Harrow and Essex Centre streetscape projects. Other changes include the ending of the Parks Levy Equivalent Grant Program, the extension of the CIP project area for Essex Centre, the removal of employment generation as a qualifier for the tax increment grant, and the removal of the affordability qualifier for the allocation of funds under the Conversion Grant Program to assist

with the creation of new rental dwelling units. • Shoppers Drug MartEssex selected Community Living Essex County as its local charity of choice and recently presented the local organization, that provides supports to area individuals who have an intellectual disability, a cheque for $2,170. The funds were raised locally through donations by Essex Shoppers Drug Mart staff and customers. Since 2011, Shoppers Drug Mart has raised and donated millions to charitable organizations benefiting women’s health in Canada, with 100% of the donations going directly to charity.

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Highlights from Town of Tecumseh Council meeting - February 25, 2020 submitted to EFP Plan: Official Council held a special meeting to review the draft of the new Official Plan. The plan consolidates the three Official Plans of Tecumseh, St. Clair Beach, and Sandwich South, which currently govern the Town’s planning practices. The new plan introduces new policies reflecting current planning issues, upper-tier plan policies and agency/ public comments received through consultations. Public comments included a greater mix and range of housing, the creation of complete communities, improved traffic conditions, more trails and bike paths, the establishment of a Farmer’s Market, and providing public community facilities. The draft Official Plan will be provided to Council for full review on March 10 with public Open House sessions to follow in April.

A formal Public Council Meeting will be held in early May and the final document is expected to be adopted by Council by early July. Subsequently, final approval will be sought from Essex County. Full details on the plan and the process as it goes along will be posted at www.tecumseh.ca. M i n i m u m Maintenance Standards for Roads: Council received a report on the minimum standards for road maintenance and adopted a by-law on them. Minimum standards are governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ministry of Transportation Ont. Regulation 239/02: Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways. That regulation came into effect in November 2002. The Town had adopted a minimum standards bylaw in 2003 and in the years since that adoption, there have been a number

of amendments to the Ontario Regulations. To be consistent with the Provincial Legislation, By-Law 2020-17 was prepared. The new bylaw will be reviewed annually for any future amendments to the Provincial regulations. Year End Building Permit Report: Council received the 2019 Year End Permit Report from Building Services. Construction values in 2019 were approximately $58.6 million, 60% higher than 2018. This substantial increase is a function of a number of large non-residential building additions, one of which had an individual value of $15 million. The number of permits is down 27% from 2018. Total revenue to the Town from Building Permits in 2019 was $398,706. W a t e r m a i n Replacement on Highway 3 and County Road 11: Council

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approved the watermain replacement Highway 3/ County Road 11 tender and awarded SheaRock Construction Group the $1.3 million contract. The project involves the replacement of the watermain at the Highway 3/County Road 11 intersection from Oldcastle Road westerly to approximately 450 m west of County Road 11 (Walker Road) and along County Road 11 from McCord Lane southerly to just south of Highway 3. Construction is expected to begin this spring and will take approximately 10 weeks to complete, weather permitting. Traffic impacts will be shared publicly as scheduled. 2019 Water Distribution Report: Council adopted the Annual Summary Report for the Tecumseh (Water) Distribution System for the year 2019. The report is prepared annually in

accordance with the Safe Water Act, O.Reg. 170/03. For 2019, there were no reported non-compliance issues and lead sampling showed no concerns. Monthly water flow averaged 291,000 cubic metres. The full report will be posted at www. tecumseh.ca/waterreports. Water Inspection Report: As part of the year end reporting on Tecumseh’s water system, Council received the report on the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Inspection of the Tecumseh (Water) Distribution System. The inspection was conducted on January 26, 2020 and covered the period March 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. The inspection

involved a comprehensive review of Town records and inspection documents, review of operating procedures and interviews with Water staff. The Town received a 100% inspection rating—the best possible rating achievable. Council commended the Town’s water staff for continuing to provide high quality service and ensuring access to safe drinking water. The next Regular Meeting of Council is Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Tecumseh Arena, 12021 McNorton Street in the Horwood Room. The agenda will be made available on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Tecumseh Corn Festival Named Top 100 Festivals submitted to EFP The Tecumseh Corn Festival has once again been named one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario, by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). “We are pleased to be recognized as one of the top festivals in Ontario again,” said Gary McNamara, Mayor of Tecumseh. “I give high praise to the Parks and Recreation Staff and volunteers for their tireless work every year to put this event on. It takes a great deal of time and effort and this award recognizes all that they do to deliver it.” “The Corn Festival is a major event for Tecumseh and this is 17th consecutive year that the festival has received this

award,” said Paul Anthony, Director Parks & Recreation. “We are proud of the work the staff and community volunteers do every year to put on a successful event and we look forward to another great event this summer.” Parks and Recreation recently held an open house to gather public input on the future direction of the festival. That information will be shared in an upcoming Council Report with details on the 2020 festival entertainment and schedule to follow. The 45th annual Tecumseh Corn Festival will take place on Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Lacasse Park, Tecumseh, Ontario.

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St. John’s Columbian Squires host 15th annual Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner submitted by Wayne Chauvin The Columbian Squires youth group of Woodslee hosted its 15th annual pancake & sausage dinner on Tuesday, February 25, at St. John’s Parish Hall in Woodslee. Members of the public were invited to participate in the pancake supper, which offered their choice of toppings, including strawberries, blueberries, or syrup. They also received a side of sausage. The Essex County Warriors and the LaSalle/ Windsor Special Olympics teams were guests of honour at the pancake dinner. Both teams received a $500 cheque from the funds raised at the dinner. There were plenty of smiles from all the athletes, Squires, and guest in attendance as Chief Squire Nicholas Byrne presented the athletes and Special Olympics volunteers with the cheques. They also had the Special Olympic Flag on hand for everyone to sign. A big ‘thank-you’ went out to the Woodslee Knights of Columbus members for their help in the kitchen, and for matching our $500 donation to each team. Also, a ‘thank you’ goes out to the Lakeshore residents in Woodslee for their tremendous support

as 240 attended, which contributed to a generous gift in donations that totalled $1543. With the generous support from the community, the Squires also donated $250 to each the Lakeshore Food Bank and the Essex Area Food Bank. The pancake dinner, while being very successful, is always a special event for the Squires, and they are always eager to help.

What’s Going On... MARCH 6  PASTA DINNER AT ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH from 5 - 6:30pm. Takeout available. We’re at: 92 St Paul Street, Essex. MARCH 7  ROAST BEEF DINNER at Bethel Maidstone. Advanced tickets only. MARCH 8  WINDSOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT - At 1:00pm at Essex United Church. For information, call the church oﬃce at: 519-776-5121. MARCH 13  ST PADDY’S DAY BINGO at Bethel Maidstone At 7:00pm - wear green !

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submitted to EFP Woodslee Council did a fantastic job hosting the District Championship Free Throw Competition this year. Maidstone Council #9226, and Essex #3305, had multiple shooters win top prizes and earn an invitation to the Regionals to be held at the Belle River High School on March 8th. In the girls’ division, St. Mary’s students dominated with Mili Bernard, Lilia Raposo, Piper Crawford, and sister Allie Crawford all winning their age group and advancing. Kenzi Shanahan from Essex won her division to advance, as did Jimmy Hayes from Essex who will be shooting for his third consecutive Regional Championship title. Madison Shanahan, from Essex, will also advance in the competition. Congratulations to all the Divisional champs from all the councils, and good luck at the Regionals.

MARCH 14  EKBOFMA PRESENT LORRAINE JORDAN & CAROLINA ROAD IN CONCERT - At 7pm, at McGregor Columbia Club, 9560 Walker Rd. For info: 519-975-2792. MARCH 14  KINGSVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SEEDY SATURDAY - 10am 3pm at the UNICO Centre, Kingsville. KidsZone, vendors, seed exchange, & more. MARCH 14  SEEDY SATURDAY - 11am - 2pm at Essex Retirees’ Social Club. MARCH 25  ESSEX COUNTY FARM SAFETY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING - From 4:30 - 7:00pm Willow Room Colasanti’s. For more info, call Mary: 519-776-7476. MARCH 25  ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - Essex Retirees Centre at 7:30pm. Speaker Dan Bissonette speaks on native plants & silent auction.

APRIL 4 - Redeemer Pasta Dinner from 4:00-7:00pm. HIATUS HOUSE: oﬀers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP oﬀers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Meetings held the last Wednesday of every month (no July & August) @ 6:30p.m. at Colasanti’s. Look us up on Facebook for updates.

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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Join us for Family Worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. We have Sunday School for the children during the service. Major Jim Hann’s sermon topic this week is “Preserving Marriage” - number 7 of the Ten Commandments. The next Lenten Ministerial Worship Service is at Essex Salvation Army Church on Wednesday, March 11 at 12noon. Rev. Kim Gililland will bring the message. A Free-will lunch will follow. Everyone is welcome. “Currency” is topic of discussion at SA Connections on Tuesday, March 10th between 10am - 1pm. Learn something new, make new friends, and enjoy lunch. At 1p.m. we continue our Study of the Book of Luke, led by Major Hann. Just a reminder that the Salvation Army Foodbank is now located in the basement of the church at 26 Talbot Street. For information, call Vicki at 519-776-4628.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday School and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Carl will lead the service and the Holy Scriptures will be read by Doug Wilson. Please pray for our friends on our Prayer List. Wednesday March 11 “Christ became obedient”at Salvation Army, Essex with The Rev’d Kim Gililland presiding. All services begin at noon. A light lunch follows the service freewill oﬀering gratefully received. All are welcome. World Day of Prayer Service: Friday, March 6 at 11am at Comber St. Andrew’s United Church. Lunch to follow in the church hall. All are welcome to attend. Dance/Games Night in on Saturday, March 21 at 7pm. We are going back to the ‘40s, ‘50s, and ‘60s. The music and games are from those great three decades. If you want to dress up to match the decades, you can. Attendance is free. If you would like to bring in dessert to share, you can. Coﬀee and tea will be available. Everyone is welcome to

Voice Of Inspiration “To forgive is wisdom, to forget is genius.” ~ Joyce Cary

celebrate those great three decades with us. Coﬀee and Conversations: Thursday at 10am. Come in and have a cup of coﬀee or tea and join in the conversation.

the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. Visit us online at: www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page. Phone: 519-776-7711. Email: oﬃce@stpaulstrinity.org. Located at 92 St. Paul Street, in Essex.

Bethel-Maidstone United

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Please join us Sunday mornings at 10 am for worship, and coﬀee hour to follow. Preschool Playtime has resumed on Thursdays from 9:30am - 12noon. Caregivers and kids 0-4 are invited to drop in. Our Spring Roast Beef Dinner is on Sat., March 7, at 5:30pm. Contact Lynn (519) 733-3321. Advance tickets only. See you on March 9th at 1pm, in the church hall for our next UCW Meeting. The next Bingo night is Friday, March 13 at 7pm in the church hall. All welcome, fun for all ages. Please remember your donation for the Essex Food Bank. The third Sunday of the month will now become “Food Bank Sunday.” Please bring your canned goods and or donations for the Sunday, February 16 service. There will be no nursing home services until further notice. Remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like a name added to the Prayer List, please add it to the list. Please remember your toonie for the Downtown Mission can. It is located on the table in the entry. Thanks for caring and sharing. You can ﬁnd us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca

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Our doors are open to all for Family Worship on Sunday, March 8, at 10am. Mike Morency will bring the message. All are welcome. Daylight savings time begins this weekend. Before you go to bed Saturday night, turn your clocks ahead one hour. The next Lenten Ministerial Worship Service is at Essex Salvation Army Church on Wednesday, March 11 at 12noon. Rev. Kim Gililland will bring the message. A Free-will lunch will follow. Everyone is welcome. Strategy Committee Meeting is on Monday, March 9 at the home of Hazel Smith at 7pm. Our 144th anniversary will be celebrated with a church supper on Saturday, March 21 at 6pm. The celebration will continue on Sunday, March 22 when Peter Baker brings the message. Come and celebrate with us. Our sympathy goes to the family of Ruby Archer, who passed away last week. Please remember in prayer the many shut-ins, and those in nursing homes.

Holy Name of Jesus Church The K of C Annual Banquet is on Saturday, March 7th. For tickets, contact the Grand Knight. The Parish Breakfast is on Sunday, March 8th after each Mass in the hall. Sign up now for COR that takes place on March 27-29. Registration forms are at the Info Table. Steubenville takes place on June 26-28 for high school age. Registration forms are found at each entrance. Choir members are needed for funeral Masses. No experience necessary. Please contact Lauretta at 519-776-6236. Please remember to drop oﬀ your Foodland grocery tapes, cancelled stamps, and leftover eyeglasses at the designated ﬁle drawers at the Info table.

Paquette News submitted by Amy Hartley

On Sunday, March 22 - Soup for the Soul Sunday from 10:00am - 1:00pm On Saturday, April 4 - Redeemer Pasta Dinner from 4:00-7:00pm. St. Stephen has meat pies still available. Contact Marion at: 519-257-1945. Redeemer’s Sweetie Pies -frozen fruit pies are available - Contact Amy: 519-9190094. The Anglican Church Women Annual Meeting & Conference is at St. Paul’s Cathedral London on Saturday, April 25 - 9am.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Essex Ministerial Lenten Worship Series 2020: March 11th - “Christ Became Obedient” at Salvation Army Essex, Rev’d Kim Gililland presiding. All services begin at noon followed by a light lunch, freewill oﬀering. Friday, March 6th is the date of our next pasta dinner, mark your calendars and join us for a delicious dinner! Thrive Game Night - Sunday, March 22nd at 5pm at St Paul’s Church. All are welcome at any of our services or events. Regular Sunday Services are as follows: Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. 2nd Sunday of

We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church! Please join us this Sunday at 10:30am for our Worship Service, which also includes Sunday School for our youth along with a well supervised Nursery. “Coﬀee and Conversation” follow each service in the Lower Hall. Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! Please ﬁnd information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Sunday morning service begins at 10am. Come and join us! The Awaken Conference is from March 19th-21st. Online registration is now open. For more information, visit our website at antiochcanada.ca. Be Blessed!

Trinity Church

We pray for all those on our prayer list. The Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Ken & Lois Simpson given by Sharon Kistulinec & family. The Thank You Bank donations this month will go to support the work of the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund. Looking ahead we will be holding our Smorgasbord on Saturday, April 25 from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Stop by our outdoor library and pick up a book or two to enjoy, or drop oﬀ one for others. Pick up a book to read or leave a book for others to enjoy at our little library next to

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other and the Lord through bible studies and games. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.

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Continued from Page 19 the gazebo. Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome! Check our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org Essex Retirees’ Social Club Nelson St. Denis had high score at our monthly special Pepper night. Kevin Edwards came in second place, Lou-Anne Mailloux in third place with one point short for a tie with second, and Wayne Rawson had fourth place. Georgette Nadeau had high score at Tuesday afternoon Pepper. Dorothy Fields had the most peppers and Wayne Hanson had low score. Janice McLaughlin had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Gary West had the most peppers and Wayne Rawson had low score.

Lenten Card Parties begin on Sunday, March 1st at 7p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall. All are welcome! The winners from March 1st are - ﬁrst place: Jerry Allen, second place: Fran Rauth, third place: Fred Binder, fourth place: Rick Gagnier, and lowest tally: Shirley Quinlan. The Sandwich South Historical Society is having a fundraising dinner at A-1 Restaurant on Monday, March 30th. Cash only. Please remember to remove all winter decorations from your loved one’s graves by March 31st. Please keep in your prayers all the people who are sick, shut in, and in Hospice.

Essex United Church Worship Service is on Sunday, March 8 at 10:30am – Everyone is welcome! For the month of March, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank. The Windsor Symphony Orchestra Concert is on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 1p.m. at

Essex United Church. For information, call the church oﬃce at: 519-776-5121.

Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for the week of February 24th - 28th: Monday Euchre - Joanne McMurren, George Diesbourg, Bernice Price, Dave McMurren, Richard Dahl, and Mary Demars. Wednesday Pepper - Joanne McMurren, Debbie Monchamp, Mary Lou Chibi, Aggie Rivait, Theresa Rivait, and Joan Broeders. Friday night Euchre - Dave McMurren, Fran McKim, Joanne McMurren, George Diesbourg, and Charlie Chevalier. For Club information, call Claire at 519-723-4694.

Golden Year’s Golf Report

33 golfers braved the elements last Thursday, and produced a strong 62 aces, and a record best score, of 70 over 36 holes, by Laurie Hylton. Leading the pack for hole in one tallies was Ron Fick with six. Gerrit Vriesen, with a score of 17, was top golfer over 9 holes. Laurie Hylton captured the best score of 18 holes (35) and a record score of 70, over 36 holes. With a combined score of 230, Team 08 (Andy Orsini, Laurie Hylton, Mary Ann Sherman) ﬁnished in ﬁrst place. In second place, it was Team 100 (David Tonks, Bill Ward, Vic Reynaert). In third, it was Team Jacks (Walter Balsam, Tom Hyatt, Bob Springthorpe).

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Join us on Sunday morning for our Lenten Morning Worship Service beginning at 10am with Pastor Josh Tuininga where we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Make plans to stay for a cup of tea or coﬀee in our Fellowship hall. GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday at 6:30 - 8:00pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 are invited to attend. Come for fun and fellowship as we get to know each

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Gold for Essex Thunder Peewee Orange

1921 Brock Six built in Amherstburg

submitted to EFP Over the weekend, several of the Essex Thunder Girls’ Hockey Teams played in the annual Southpoint Stars Keith Lindsay Tournament. The teams did extremely well in the tournament, but only one team advanced to the finals. In an exciting weekend of play the Essex Orange Peewee team went undefeated in five consecutive games.

The team faced off against their local rivals South County Harrow, in the final game. The Thunder players came out with their game faces on, played hard, held tough on defence, and took the Gold in a 3 to 0 final score. This team has had an amazing season so far, with this being its third Tournament win of the year. Congratulations to Peewee Orange on bringing home the Gold!

The only 1921 Brock Six built in Amherstburg.

By 1912, Windsor was quickly becoming the automotive capital of Canada. But several small Ontario towns were hoping to cash in on the rapidly growing popularity of self-propelled vehicles. One such town was Amherstburg. In late 1911, a group of Detroit promoters had joined with some like-minded people in Windsor to build a large 5-passenger touring car that could easily be converted into a pickup truck, and they were looking for a place to build a factory to get their car into production. On Thursday, March 28, 1912, the Detroit promoters with some Windsor friends arrived in Amherstburg in a “fine new convertible car” and began promoting their idea to business people, politicians, and the local paper, the Amherstburg Echo, which immediately embraced the idea in an editorial on March 29: “It is just the thing for the small merchant, the contractor, the travelling salesman who has a small load of trunks or samples, and best of all for farmers who cannot afford a truck and touring car both.” Amherstburg decided to take the plunge. Plans for a new factory were drawn up while the first car, with 40 hp, was built with imported parts in a local blacksmith shop. On Saturday, August 24, the car was completed and welcomed with enthusiasm by the citizens of Amherstburg. Two days later, it was shipped to Toronto and put on display at the CNE. Everyone was filled with optimism for this bold new automotive venture. Unfortunately, the Detroit promoters were more interested in selling stock than in building automobiles, and they refused to pay up their share of the stock. Two more cars were built, but the company had to declare bankruptcy. In 1921, another attempt was made to manufacture cars in Amherstburg, and this time just one was built: the Brock Six touring car. Lack of financing doomed the second venture just like the first. The 1912 Amherst 40 had the steering wheel on the right so drivers could keep a close eye on the ditch. With the Model T, Henry Ford put the steering wheel on the left because the oncoming traffic was becoming a bigger hazard than the ditch. The 1921 Brock Six had its steering wheel on the left. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.

Leap Year Babies keep ESHC OB Department bouncing submitted to EFP Meet two of the area’s newest residents. Gunnar Mason Andrew Brasssard and Samuel Ramirez are Erie Shores HealthCare’s first Leap Day babies of 2020. Proud mom Heydee Ramirez welcomed Samuel Ramirez - 18.5 inches, and 7.4 pounds on Friday February 29th at 6:35pm. Soon after, Brittaney and Phil Brassard welcomed their son into the world - Gunnar Mason Andrew Brassard – 20 inches, 6 pounds 10 ounces at 7:37 Friday evening.

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Essex Free Press

73’s trailing 2-1 in semi-finals

Photo by Laurie Beaten: The Essex 73’s celebrate Quinn Fazekas’s overtime winning goal in Game 2 of the best-ofseven series against the Lakeshore Canadiens on February 28 in Essex.

by Garrett Fodor After eliminating the Wheatley Sharks in the first round of the Stobbs Division playoff series, the Essex 73’s was rewarded with a semi-final matchup with the top-seeded Lakeshore Canadiens. The series kicked off on February 25 as the Canadiens hosted the 73’s. From puck-drop, the Canadiens were quick to show how well rested the team was after having nine days off between the quarterfinals and the semifinals. The fresh Canadiens set the pace of play early,

skating circles and going end-to-end with bursts of offense. After 20-minutes of play, the score was 2-0, as the Canadiens got tallies from Tycen Chittle and Brendan Ritchie. The shots were 10-8 in favour of Lakeshore. In the second period, 73’s goalie, Jax D’Hondt, faced another 18 shots, as the Canadiens continued to bombard Essex’s net. Chittle would beat D’Hondt for the second time of the night, half-way through the middle period, to give Lakeshore a 3-0 lead. But the 73’s would get on the

board in the final minutes as Conor Dembinski beat Matt Tovell to make it 3-1 going into the intermission. But in the third period, Essex’s comeback was deflated early. Ritchie scored his second of the night just 50-seconds in. Liam Hall would score with five-minutes remaining, but the Canadiens notched an empty netter to seal Game 1, 5-2. The series shifted to Essex on February 28. Unlike the previous game, Essex opened the scoring. Just six-minutes into the game, Liam Hall skated the puck towards the crease and shoved a rebound in over a sprawled out Tovell for the lone goal of the period. For the first time all series, the 73’s outshot the Canadiens, 10-6. The mood quickly changed in the second, however, when the Canadiens had a five-onthree powerplay just 76 seconds in. They were quick to make the 73’s pay. The Canadiens added a pair of powerplay goals just 13-seconds apart to give them their first lead of the game. Closing out the period, Hall notched his second of the game, as he beat Tovell with the man-

advantage. With the score tied at two, and with no scoring in the third period, the teams went into sudden death overtime. Exchanging chances early, there were gasps at each end of the rink as D’hondt and Tovell made big saves. But, sixminutes into overtime, Quinn Fazekas tipped Bryce O’Brien’s shot by Tovell, to give Essex the 3-2 win. After the thrilling 3-2 win on February 28, Game 3 of the best-of-seven series shifted back to Lakeshore on Mar. 1. Essex featured AP’s Aleksander Bratic and Colm Smith, as the team was without Josh Pope-Ferguson, Keegan MacVoy, Alex Demers, and Brayden Zuidema. Connor Meyerink made his return to the lineup, but did not play. The Canadiens were quick to show why they are yet to lose at home this season, winning early draws, getting bounces off the boards, and generating

quality scoring chances. After 20-minutes, however, both D’Hondt and Tovell were unbeaten. The shots were 11-6, in favour of Lakeshore. In period two, the Canadiens continued to use their speed and evasiveness to their advantage. Often getting sprung in the neutral zone, the Canadiens would touch the puck around the defense and into the offensive zone. Just five-minutes into the middle frame, Jake Nimmo opened the scoring, beating D’Hondt with a hard snapshot. But, closing out the period, Jack Sanko toe dragged and used two Canadiens as a screen to blow a shot by Tovell to

put the game even heading into the third. The shots were 33-13, in favour of Lakeshore. Coming out for the third period, the Canadiens had a new speed and gear that the 73’s had not seen. Struggling to keep up and prevent the Canadiens from cycling the puck, the 73’s spent much of the final period hemmed in their own zone. The Canadiens would score three unanswered goals, which included Nimmo completing his hat trick. The 73’s fell 4-1 in Game 3, as they were outshot 4016.

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Model train enthusiasts blow off steam during 25th annual Essex Train Show

President of Heritage Essex, Tony Malkowski, prepares for the 25th annual Essex Train Show on March 1 at Essex Public School.

by Julianna Bonnett Since 1995, thanks to community support, Heritage Essex has been able to create one of the largest annual model train shows in Southwestern

Ontario, which offers a wide-variety of vendors who display model trains. This past weekend, Heritage Essex’s Train Show celebrated 25 years of enjoyment.

On Saturday and Sunday, Essex Public School was opened to the public so interested community members could look over model train displays, that various clubs had set up for the occasion, as they rode around their tracks. In addition, around 60 vendor tables were set up on site that offered toy trains, engines, parts, and accessories, for sale. Event organizer, Marnie Aldridge, said the weekend event was a celebration for her and many locals. “This all started off at the local train station, moved to the Legion, and then moved to the high school,” Aldridge said. “From there, we moved to the public school here, and it’s been a great experience every single year.” According to Aldridge,

Locals enjoy the displays at the 25th annual Essex Train Show.

the show keeps getting bigger and bigger each year. “It just keeps getting bigger, not only talking about our audience, but talking about the number of vendors we are getting each year. This year, we kept getting calls everyday for new vendors and we even have some from out of town.” Over the two-day event, many visitors and train enthusiasts were

able to learn about their local history and purchase some of the figurines. “I just have a smile on my face today,” President of Heritage Essex, Tony

Malkowski, said. “I have been passionate about trains and the history of Essex for so many years. I just love sharing it with our public.”

Voice Of Inspiration “The most confused you will ever get is when you try to convince your heart and spirit of something your mind knows is a lie.” ~ Shannon L. Alder