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Essex native worked as Segment Producer for “The Challenge: All Stars 3” - getting ready to film “Vampire Zombies... From Space!” by Sylene Argent Last year, Essex native Jakob Skrzypa was a Segment Producer on the popular MTV/Paramount+ series “The Challenge: All Stars 3,” a spinoff from long-time running show, “The Challenge.” The series began to air on May 11 on Paramount+, and he is proud to have it on the airwaves for everyone to check out. Skrzypa called “The Challenge” the original reality show, with its roots going back to 1998. “I was a fan of the main show for a while, so I reached out. Because of some of my ‘Survivor’ experience [in Fiji], they brought me on,” he said, adding his job on “The Challenge: All Stars” was basically to make the challenges happen. On the show, there were two teams, Skrzypa and a local associate producer, and “We brought the challenges to life,” he said. “Whatever was needed for them, we made it happen. “They have really perfected the reality show format,” Skrzypa said of the series “The Challenge: All Stars.” He said the show has a little bit of house drama, where the people are living together, and the challenges are almost like a sport. “Other reality shows are nothing compared to what these cast [members] have to do.”
Photo submitted. Pictured are Jakob Skrzypa, Segment Producer, and Fanny Huc, Segment Associate Producer, of MTV’s “The Challenge: All Stars,” on location in Panama.
Throughout the show’s existence, cast members have had to do some pretty extreme challenges, like jump out of helicopters, ride on moving semi trucks on an air strip, or plummet off of a building. “Crazy, crazy stuff.” Essentially, the show begins with 25 players, which narrows down to a certain number who then participate in the finale. From that finale, there is a male
and female winner. Each episode has a daily challenge, and an elimination challenge. There is a cash prize at the end of the show for the winners, plus bragging rights. “I really recommend people check out this show. It does have something to offer for everyone,” he said. “It is a really cool mix of high energy, challenges, house drama, stunts. It is a really cool, unique show.”
The experience working for the show, “Was a blast. It was a really cool experience. It was one of the best production experiences I’ve had. The crew was amazing. It really was a well-oiled machine. They have been doing this for so many years now. It was just a great experience overall.” He said working in Panama for the show was a blast. “It is a
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OPP responds to weapons call at Friday night youth dance - Council asks GECDSB to resume VIP program for grade six students by Sylene Argent Just after 9pm on Friday, May 13, officers from the Essex Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a weapon at a grade school dance at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. The Optimist Club of Essex hosted the dance for students in grades five through eight. In a statement from the OPP, it notes once officers arrived on scene, a young person, who matched the description in the report, was located. The incident remains under investigation. At the Essex Council meeting Monday evening, Essex Mayor Richard Meloche said he was “shocked and appalled to hear about the destructive behaviour demonstrated by a select group of kids causing physical and mental harm to others, including staff. This type of behaviour is unacceptable. It is not only harmful and dangerous, but it also places an unnecessary burden on our hard-
working police force.” He said he has spoken with Staff Sergeant Jen Wilson about the incident on the weekend and the Town is working closely with the OPP to investigate the incident and will provide full cooperation in the investigation. Details of the incident cannot be discussed publicly at this time as this case is still under investigation, he said. “In light of this occurrence, Council would like to remind all citizens that the Town of Essex has zero tolerance for violence and vandalism. Everyone should feel safe, protected, and accepted in our community,” Meloche stated. Councillor Sherry Bondy took to social media to state she was “dismayed to read about, and get tagged in, the events of the youth Optimist dance...This type of behaviour is completely unacceptable. Our children should feel safe when they go out to events and not get terrorized.” A social media post claimed the weapon was an airsoft gun. Continued on Page 9
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Essex native worked as Segment Producer for “The Challenge: All Stars 3”... Continued from Front Page really cool country. Really nice people. Lush jungle. It is night and day from Essex,” he said. Skrzypa is currently working on a CBS version of the same format of the show. “It is just the most fun job I think I have ever had, to get paid to travel and throw people out of buildings and helicopters, it is pretty hard to beat,” Skrzypa joked. “It is a great crew. It really does feel like family.” Because of that close bond with others working on the show, the downtime Skrzypa had was just as rewarding as everyone often hung out together. Skrzypa is a University of Windsor film school graduate. He wrote and directed the short film “Balls,” which was shot primarily in Essex Centre, as a submission for the Rode Microphones’ “The World’s Largest Short Film Competition” in 2020. In 2016, Skrzypa completed an internship with Comedy Central’s show, “Nathan for You.” In 2019, Skrzypa won Red Apple’s corporate, nationwide video contest, for his three-minute entry, “Small Town, Big Heart,” which featured former Essex
Mayor Ron McDermott on the day of his retirement. He spoke about what Essex means to him in the film. Skrzypa also worked on a sketch comedy channel called “Fun Uncle.” Skrzypa’s work can be viewed at: youtube.com/user/FunUnclevideos. Looking ahead, he is looking forward to working with Windsor’s Michael Stasko, who will step in as Director, on the film “Vampire Zombies... From Space!” He is excited to see this project move forward as the script was sold in 2020. He is a Writer, Co-Producer, and Editor for the film. The filming for “Vampire Zombies... From Space!” has been pushed back because of the pandemic, but plans are in the works to shoot it locally this August. Those interested in getting involved, or would like to invest, can log onto: www. vampirezombiesmovie.com/ to learn more. The plan is to secure two wellknown Canadian celebrities for the film, and cast other actors from Windsor and Toronto.
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Monday, May 16, 2022 INSIDE THIS WEEK’S COUNCIL NOTES... • Procedural By-Law, Electronic Participation in Meetings discussed • • Extension of Draft Plan Approved for Phase 3 of the Woodview Estates • • Redline Revisions request for Phase 3 of the Woodview Estates approved •
Essex receives 2021 Lifesaving Society Affiliate Recognition Awards Although 2021 was a challenging year for the Community Services Department for the Town of Essex, it received several awards through the Lifesaving Society’s (LSS) annual recognition program. For the 11th time since 2008, Essex won first place in the Scarborough Cup, which is awarded to the municipal affiliate with the largest lifesaving/ leadership program in a community with a population between 10,000 and 50,000; and first place in the R. Bredin Staples Cup – awarded to the municipal affiliate with the largest leadership training program per capita – for the fifth time since 2009. Essex also earned third place in the Arnold H. Morphy Cup category, awarded to the affiliate with a single
facility with the largest lifesaving/leadership program, and fifth in the John E. McCutcheon Bowl category, which is awarded to the singlefacility affiliate with the largest first aid program. The Town of Essex was the only municipal affiliate to appear in the top 10. The Town of Essex was the 13th largest affiliate program provider in the Province of Ontario based on the overall point system, the report highlights. “I think a key highlight of this report is the size of the program we were able to run,” Essex’s Manager of Recreation and Culture, Cynthia Cakebread, said, adding staff worked to return participants to the building safely during the pandemic and excelled at offering blended learning opportunities when participants could not be in-person. LSS is a national organization whose provincial branch is composed of over 700 individuals, affiliated municipalities, private businesses, schools and clubs, and is regarded as the leader in the delivery of water safety and leadership throughout Canada and around the world, the Report to
Council notes. The Town of Essex Community Services, as an affiliate of the Lifesaving Society, offers a variety of programs including Learn to Swim, Lifesaving Certifications, First Aid, Automatic External Defibrillation, and a number of specialty certifications. Essex Mayor Richard Meloche said the Town has always had a great team, and Council is proud of the recreation staff. “You guys put a lot of effort into this and we are very proud of that fact,” he said. The Town will celebrate the annual “June is Recreation & Parks Month.” As part of that, a number of free programs will be offered, due to a ParticipACTION grant. Council received the report. Procedural By-Law, Electronic Participation in Meetings discussed Essex Council gave two readings to By-law 2159, to provide Rules of Procedure for the Conduct of Meetings of the Municipal Council and its Committees and Boards. This will give Administration time to make a Councildirected adjustment
to the recommended amendments. Staff will return to Council, with the amendment made, for final approval at a future Council meeting. The Report to Council notes this matter reflects updated proposed amendments to the Procedural By-law relating to the holding of Council Meetings and electronic participation as a result of the Town terminating the Declaration of Emergency for COVID on May 2, 2022. At its May 2, 2022 Regular Meeting Council directed the Clerk to return to Council with proposed amendments to the current Procedural By-Law, reflective of the discussions that took place. Some of the proposed amendments include that when there is not a declared emergency, a Council member may participate in a regular or special meeting electronically, if there is a personal emergency preventing that person from participating in-person, if the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, in consultation with the CAO or Clerk, make that determination. In addition, no more than three Council Continued on Page 8
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by Sylene Argent Council declares two properties as surplus At a closed meeting on Monday, Council gave direction to declare 127 Nottingham Drive as surplus to the municipality in open session. It further directed Administration to provide the required public notice and bring back to Council a by-law to sell the property by public tender. Council also declared the 200’x 25’ portion on the northwest extent of 0 Bell Avenue as surplus to the needs of the municipality, and further directed Administration to provide the required public notice and bring back to Council a by-law to sell the property by way of private sale.
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Informing ourselves before the election
Every election, it is our goal here at the Essex Free Press to provide the most unbiased, fair reporting for each party we can, and I hope our readers have gotten something out of the articles and Questions to the Candidates we have printed as the Provincial Election Day nears. Election coverage can be interesting, as we get to connect with some individuals from various parties, like Ministers or Leaders, who come to town to show their support for their local candidates. I always find it interesting who some of the candidates choose to back them, and what they have to share. Unfortunately, affordability is still a top election issue. It has been for as long as I can remember. Regardless of the concerns, coming from post-secondary students to seniors, affordability seems to be more and more out of reach for many, instead of there being some kind of light at the end of the tunnel. My jaw dropped on Sunday, when I passed a gas station that was selling regular at $1.99 per litre. Though I knew it would be coming, I
just felt so deflated. I can easily spend $100 or more at the grocery store and fill just like two bags worth of food. I’m continuing to watch housing costs rise. There seems to be no end to our wallets getting emptied quickly after every pay day. Elections are always important, at any level of government, and I always vote to honour the veterans who fought for my right to do so. But sometimes, like many, I feel, what is the point, because things seem to get harder, instead of easier. I am often frustrated with those who are apathetic to politics, yet complain about policy. I am often frustrated with those who model their beliefs after their feelings, and not after facts, which can alter how we feel about issues. I am often frustrated with being what I can only describe as disappointed as I get older and it seems the things I want to accomplish become more out of reach because I am pulled into other directions, doing things I may not particularly want to do, but may have to. I am also frustrated, knowing
there are people, who are struggling with their mental health and/or addictions. I often wonder if the rise in the need for addictions and mental health supports is, in part, because some are finding the pressures of the day too cumbersome. I know it is an old song and dance, but I think it is imperative to inform ourselves of the parties, their platforms and vision for the future, and what the candidates are portraying as their moral compass. We all must remember: nothing is free; and if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I hope everyone hops onto each of the parties’ websites and reads into those platforms, compares them, and thinks about the effect that could have on the present and for the future before they head to the ballot box. It may be a right to vote, but it is our responsibility to make an informed decision.
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OFA engages election candidates on food security and supply chain resilience by Sara Wood, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Ontario’s provincial election campaign is now in full swing, and across the province, candidates are engaging with voters in hopes of capturing their support at the ballot box. In turn, voters want to know where candidates stand on the issues that matter most to them. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has been meeting candidates from all major parties for the last several months now in both urban and rural ridings to help build awareness of food, farming and how supporting economic investments in agri-food and our rural communities will provide benefit to the entire province. As a farmer who lives in a mostly rural riding, I welcomed the opportunity to sit down and meet with candidates from urban ridings in the Greater Toronto Area. It was a chance to share the election priorities of farmers and rural communities with them, but it was also interesting to learn about what matters to their constituents – and how what we need to thrive and support economic growth will provide benefit for all Ontarians.
Agriculture is one of Ontario’s main economic drivers, contributing more than $47 billion a year to the provincial economy and supporting close to one million jobs across the province. There’s no doubt the industry will also have a vital role in our post-pandemic economic recovery, contributing to employment and growth – and government is a key partner in helping to make that happen through policy, legislation, and investment. Supply chain resilience Ontario farmers grow and produce more than 200 different food products, supporting a wide array of food manufacturing and processing activity across the province. So, it’s important that Ontario’s farm policies and regulations ensure stability and prosperity in all aspects of the agri-food supply chain, from field-to-fork. Food processing is essential to food security – ensuring we are able to feed ourselves – so we need to make sure we Continued on Page 5
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have enough food processing facilities to meet market demands. When the pandemic first hit, a leading concern of many Ontarians was that our food supply chain would collapse. That didn’t happen as Ontario’s agri-food sector rose to the challenge, persevered and showed how strong and resilient it can be. During the uncertainty of the pandemic, many commodity organizations and local federations stepped up by donating food products and contributing funds to help food banks and other groups support those in need. We applaud the efforts made by our industry to keep our supply chain strong as we navigated through these unprecedented times. Our job now is to ensure that strength and resilience continues. That means we must address the labour shortages in the agri-food sector. The gap between the demand for workers and available labour in Ontario currently sits at 29,000 workers and growing – and it’s estimated that job vacancies cost farmers $1.5 billion in lost sales every year. We need focused promotion of agricultural and agrifood programs and careers to Canadian youth to attract job seekers to the sector. We also need to prioritize skills development and training throughout the value chain to make it easier for employers to find, train and keep the workforce they need. Protecting food production by preserving farmland As resilient as our supply chain has proven to be throughout the pandemic, its success all begins with farmland. As farmers, we work hard to maintain the supply and meet the demand for locally grown produce, meat, eggs and dairy products – and without farmland,
none of that can happen. We have to contain urban sprawl and preserve the valuable farmland that we have; if we don’t, who will we have to depend on in the future to grow our food when we can no longer do so ourselves? Our province loses an average of five farms per week to development to keep pace with Ontario’s growing population. Even though farmers are continually adopting new technologies and innovations to grow more food with less resources, that kind of farmland loss is not sustainable. We need to ensure we are protecting the land that feeds our families, cities, country and the world – not just for us, but for future generations to come. The decisions we make now will directly impact the future generation’s ability to grow and produce highquality food, fibre and fuel for our growing population. Long-term land-use planning needs to be responsible and focused on a balance of enabling urban growth while also protecting agricultural land. We can do this by intensifying residential development in our existing urban footprint to create complete and liveable
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communities and by distributing economic development province-wide. Distribution of economic development provincewide will make rural communities more attractive for families and businesses. Yes, it will require investment in high-speed internet, energy, and social infrastructure like schools and hospitals, but encouraging growth and development beyond the Greater Golden Horseshoe will benefit all Ontarians. We would like all candidates to understand the tremendous value and opportunities the agri-food sector and our rural communities have to offer. OFA encourages all voters to get involved in the election by engaging with candidates and asking about their positions on issues that matter most to Ontario’s farming and food sector.
Pet Of The Week: Denver Denver travelled all the way from Alabama to find her furever home! This sweet girl is still a young pup so she will need some help learning basic commands. She will need a patient home that will help her come out of her shell. She is learning to go to the bathroom outside, but will still have some accidents in the home. She will need gentle guidance, and lots of patience. She is extremely loving and is good with dogs and kids. She would love to go to a home with another playful dog! She does not do well with cats, therefore should not go to a home with them. If you are looking for a sweet little wallflower, then Denver is your girl! Apply today! All available animals are listed on our website. Our adoption centre is only open for walk ins on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1:30pm to 6pm, during these times WECHS staff will be available to assist you in the adoption process. The Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter is at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph: 519-966-5751. To start the adoption process online, please go to: windsorhumane.org/adoptable-animals
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Opinion Dear Editor, Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. When I was four years old, I was playing outside when I slipped on the grass and fell underneath a riding lawn mower. I lost my left leg below the knee. I grew up in The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, and today, I help pass on the Association’s PLAYSAFE message. With lawn cutting season here, I want every kid across the country to know they should never be around lawn mowers. I accept who I am today, but I wouldn’t want anyone else to go through
what I did. I hope that by sharing my story, it will prevent even just one child from being injured. If you would like to learn more about how to play safely and hear stories from other
young amputees like me who have lost limbs in accidents, visit waramps. ca/playsafe. Zoe Gottwald, 16
Tecumseh Town Council Meeting highlights - May 10, 2022 submitted to EFP Public Council Meetings Service Review of Clerk’s Office Received: The results of a service delivery review of the
OPP Reminder - Drive safely in construction zones submitted to EFP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to take this opportunity to remind the motoring public to be prepared for slowdowns in construction zones and drive accordingly.
Applications for 2022 Spay and Neuter Vouchers Caregivers of free-roaming cats and low-income families with dogs and cats may be eligible to receive assistance through the 2022 Spay and Neuter Voucher Program. Applications are now open for a limited number of vouchers and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vouchers, valued at $75, can be used at participating veterinary clinics in Windsor and Essex County. Voucher applications are available from 8:30am to 4:30pm at Essex Town Hall (33 Talbot Street South, Essex Centre) or by appointment at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre (243 McAffee Street, Harrow Centre). For Harrow vouchers, please call ahead to 519-776-7336 extension 1124. More information available online at www.essex.ca/pets
There are currently several areas in Essex County where roads are under construction and often times, there are detours created so that work can be completed safely for workers. These detours are carefully planned out with many factors affecting where a detour occurs. The public is reminded to follow the designated detours appropriately. Always drive at the posted reduced speed limit and keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Don’t tailgatesudden stops are common in construction zones. Watch for workers, new signs, traffic signals, pavement markings or uneven pavement. Changes to the Highway Traffic Act have resulted in the doubling of speeding fines in construction
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Clerk’s Office were presented to Council, which has directed administration to report back with a plan to implement the recommendations. The Clerk’s Office Service Delivery Review is part of the Town’s organizational review and was conducted by WSCS Consulting Inc. The consultant’s report makes recommendations in five areas: technology and processes; organization; customer service; policies, planning and reporting; and service delivery. Regular Meeting of Council Online Training Authorized: Council voted to allow members
to attend an Association of Municipalities of Ontario online training program about land use planning on May 31, 2022 – subject to the Town’s Professional Development Policy and funding being available in the 2022 budget. Dowie Granted Leave: Ward 1 Councillor Andrew Dowie, who is the Conservative candidate for Windsor-Tecumseh in the provincial election, has been granted a leave of absence without pay until June 6, 2022, by Council. In a letter, Dowie, who did not attend Tuesday’s meeting, said he will continue to manage Ward 1 issues but will step back
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from Council, the Essex County Library Board and the Tecumseh BIA during the election campaign. Transit Fees Waived for Centennial Celebration: Tecumseh Transit Service will be free on Saturday and Monday during the Town’s 100th Anniversary Celebration the weekend of July 2-4, 2022. (It doesn’t operate on Sundays.) As well, a special evening shuttle sponsored by First Student Canada will run from Tecumseh Arena to the Birthday Party at Lakewood Park on Saturday, July 2, and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra concert at L’Essor
Theatre on Monday, July 4. Council voted to waive the Tecumseh Transit fees and was presented with an updated schedule of events for the celebration. Old Castle Heights Development Approved: Council has authorized an agreement that allows for the development of a residential subdivision on 20.7 hectares (51.3 acres) of land on the north side of North Talbot Road east of Concession 8. The approval is subject to the owner executing the agreement. The proposed subdivision will include 132 singleunit residences, six semidetached dwellings and
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19 townhouses, as well as buffer areas, passive open space, multi-purpose pathways, stormwater corridors and a stormwater pond. M u l t i - u n i t Development Proposed on Lesperance: Council will hold a public meeting, in June, to hear public comments about a proposal to rezone land at the corner of Lesperance Road and Dillon Drive to allow for the construction of four, 2.5-storey, six-unit dwellings. Cannabis Retail Stores Policy Accepted: Council has approved a policy statement that will guide its comments on requests to open retail cannabis stores in Tecumseh. The requests are submitted for approval to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. While the Town’s ability to put restrictions on cannabis stores is limited, it can submit comments to the commission. The policy statement includes a commitment by the Town to advocate for cannabis stores to be at least 500 metres from Town facilities and parks, schools, the Cada Library, childcare centres, and mental health and addiction facilities –
as recommended by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. Broadband Advisory Committee Provides Update: The Tecumseh Rural Broadband Advisory Committee has taken significant steps in its first year, says a report to Council. The committee works with other stakeholders to ensure highspeed internet connectivity across Tecumseh. In the past year it has: met with representatives for the Canadian Internet Registration Authority; worked with Connecting Windsor-Essex; explored public-private partnerships to expand high-speed internet connectivity; provided input on provincial policies; talked to local internet service providers; and developed short-term and long-term action plans. Next Regular Meeting: The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled to be held electronically, on May 24, 2022. The agenda and livestream will be available on the Town’s website, along with other news and the latest information. Visit: www.tecumseh.ca.
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submitted to EFP The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) launched their active tick surveillance program last Friday. This involves the identification and testing of ticks that are collected by public health staff. The field surveillance is conducted at public parks and trails that are frequently used by residents to retrieve local data of tick populations. “Lyme disease is a serious disease that is spread by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. These tiny little creatures can be found in wooded areas such as campgrounds, parks, trails and even in your own backyard”, says Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, Acting Medical Officer of Health, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. “By taking simple precautions, residents can reduce the risk of being bitten by a tick.” • Avoid walking in tall grass and stay on the centre of paths. • Cover up. Wear long- sleeved shirts and pants. • Wear light coloured clothing to spot ticks easily. • Tuck your pants into your socks and wear closed toed shoes. • Do a full body check on yourself, children and pets after being outdoors. • Shower within 2 hours of being outdoors. • Put your clothes into a dryer on high heat (at least 60 minutes) to kill any possible ticks • Put a tick collar on your pets. • Keep grass in your yard short. If you find a tick on your body, quickly remove the tick with a tick key or a pair of tweezers. Gently wash the bite and surrounding area with soap and water or rubbing alcohol. If you are concerned about the possibility of Lyme Disease, please follow the steps below: • Do not dispose of the tick. Keep it in a container or a small plastic bag that can be sealed. Place a piece of damp paper towel in the container or the bag. Contact your health care provider and discuss if any further action is required. • The Health Unit no longer accepts ticks for identification and testing. You can submit a photograph of the tick to etick.ca, a free online service for identification. For background information including statistics, visit the Health Unit’s Ticks and Lyme disease web page, found at: www.wechu.org
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Essex Council Notes for Monday, May 16... members may participate in the same meeting electronically. A Council member participating in a regular or special meeting can vote, but will not count as quorum. Any or all Council members would be able to participate electronically in any closed or emergency
meetings of Council. Delegations can participate in-person or electronically. In addition, where and when feasible, all regular and special meetings shall be live streamed or made available electronically for public viewing. Those participating in
committee meetings or local boards must do so in-person, unless there is a declared emergency. Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman believed Council members participating electronically in special or regular meetings should count as part of quorum. Councillor Morley Bowman said if there is a scenario where quorum could not be met, and three members of Council were participating electronically, that a motion could be held to allow one or more of those individuals to count as quorum. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said members want to be in the room for meetings, but there could be instances where a few Councillors may need to participate online. Councillor Kim Verbeek also believed all members should count
COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN
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Thursday, May 26th, 2022| 6:00 –8:00 p.m. The Town of Kingsville is updating and consolidating its 2012 Transportation Master Plan and Active Transportation Master Plan into a Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan (CTMP). The CTMP will provide a roadmap for transportation planning needs until the year 2037 and beyond, andwill focus on optimizing the performance of existing infrastructure and identifying the most suitable approach to accommodating new development. The goal of the CTMP is to provide an integrated, multi-modal approach to transportation planning, design and implementation. The Town is developing this plan with the intention of promoting active lifestyles, addressing traffic concerns, and enhancing the quality of life for its residents and visitors. STUDY PROCESS The CTMP will be completed in accordance with the Master Plan process identified by the Municipal Engineers Association, adhering to the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED? A public drop-in session will be held to review draft recommendations regarding the active transportation network, road network, and truck routing.
Date: Thursday, May 26, 2022 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (come in at your convenience anytime during this session!) Location: Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre, 103 Park Street, Kingsville, ON N9Y 1N6 If you are unable to participate in person, you may view the presentation materials at www.Kingsville.ca/CTMP at your convenience. Other comments or questions? Find out more about the study and provide your input using the project website or email our study contacts: Brett Sears WSP brett.sears@wsp.com
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as quorum, whether they were participating electronically or in-person. Councillor Sherry Bondy wanted to ensure live streaming continued for regular and special meetings, and made that a motion. Bowman put forward a motion to approve the amendments as is, including the quorum requirement, and that if quorum will not be met, that Council can pass a resolution to allow the members of Council participating online to be counted as part of quorum. Motion passed. Extension of Draft Plan Approved for Phase 3 of the Woodview Estates Council approved a threeyear extension of the draft Plan of Subdivision for the undeveloped portion of the Woodview Estates Subdivision, until July 24, 2025, and further directed Administration to notify the Manager of Planning Services for the County of Essex, of the Town’s support for the extension
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of draft plan approval. The Report to Council notes the extension is required and warranted due to stormwater management issues, which have recently been resolved with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) and the Town of Essex. It adds that draft approved subdivisions contain conditions that must be met before final approval can be obtained and a Plan of Subdivision can be registered. Redline Revisions request for Phase 3 of the Woodview Estates approved Council approved the requested redline revisions to the draft Plan of Subdivision for Phase 3 of the Woodview Estates Residential Subdivision, subject to the conditions of draft plan approval. The conditions include that an easement be registered over the temporary stormwater management facility (SWMF), in favour of the
Town of Essex for the purposes of maintenance and operation of the temporary SWMF; and that the owner acknowledges the temporary SWMF may be considered permanent if the pond becomes a habitat for wildlife or if for any reason, the expansion of the Woodview SWMF as per the Town of Essex “Improvements to Essex Ward 1 Southwest Storm Sewer System –Phases 1 & 2 Class EA Report (Stantec, 2021)” is not feasible or permitted by regulatory agencies/ stakeholders. In addition, the Manager of Planning Services for the County of Essex will be advised of Council’s resolution. The Report to Council notes the requested redline revisions are required because of the redesign and approval of a new SWM. Essex Council Notes for May 16 will be continued in the May 26 edition of the Essex Free Press.
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OPP responds to weapons call at Friday night youth dance... Continued from Page 2 Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact the OPP immediately, by calling the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.catchcrooks.com to forward information anonymously. At the Essex Council meeting Monday evening, Councillor Kim Verbeek, who is also the Chairperson of the Essex Police Services Board, put forward a Notice of Motion that Council send a letter to the school boards, requesting the OPP be invited and allowed to resume the Values, Influences, and Peers (VIP) program in area grades schools. The VIP program teaches grade six students about cyberbullying, healthy relationships, bullying, internet safety, addictions, and drugs. As the Notice of Motion was minor and urgent in nature, Council moved to allow the Notice of Motion be discussed Monday evening, instead of waiting until the next meeting. “It just gives us, as Council, the opportunity to just take one small step towards addressing the increase in vandalism we are experiencing and the bullying incidents we have been having,” Verbeek said. Resuming the OPP’s VIP program at local schools, which was halted due to
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the pandemic, has been discussed at the Essex Police Services Board meetings and she learned the GECDSB is just now in discussions about whether or not they are going to bring back the programs that were paused, due to COVID. She hopes, with Council’s endorsement, the GECDSB will invite the OPP back in to teach the important program. “I, for one, find that we have been experiencing all of these increases in bullying and vandalism and that, and we haven’t been running this VIP program. I am not saying it is going to be the end all, be all, and the answer, but it is showing one small step that we are trying, pulling out all stops to address the issues,” she said. The OPP, she added, is ready to get back into the schools with the VIP program. Councillor Morley Bowman asked the letter also be circulated to area municipalities in Essex County. Outside the meeting, Verbeek said it has been a few years since police officers have been in the school to teach the program. She said Essex Council, the Optimist Club, the OPP, the schools, parents, and the youth involved need to come together. Actions are required to ensure nothing like the incident ever happens again. “We have to address it. We can’t act like there hasn’t been a change in the level of vandalism and bullying and such,” Verbeek added. “We have to look for positive solutions to prevent the kids from coming to a point where they are acting like this.”
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Of Tractors, Combine, and Farm Implements, held at 1457 County Road 31 (French Line Road) St. Joachim, for Rene & Yvette Janisse Auction Begins to Close Thursday May 26 at 6:00 PM Tractors: White 2-70 Field Boss diesel, 2WD, Cozy Cab w/AC, 2 remotes, new rear rubber (2686hrs); Farmall Super M, gas, hyd. kit; Ford Jubilee gas Combine: JD 6620 Turbo diesel w/hydrostat (2358hrs) sells with JD 216 15ft grain head and spare 23.1-26 tire and rim (For info call Roger at 519-401-6330) Implements: IH 4500 Vibrashank 14ft w/dbl rolling harrows and rear hitch; 14ft disc w/ tandems; Keewanee 12ft disc; JD 2 row planter; 200gal trail sprayer w/27ft boom; Benn Foundry 14 1/2ft sprocket packer; pair of 3ft packer pups; Gagnier PTO ditcher; 2-Derynck 16ft land leveler; Derynck 8ft 3pth blade; Allied 6in x 30ft PTO auger w/poly boot; 3pth jib crane; Misc: Demco 20gal lawn sprayer w/9ft boom and wand; pair of 16.9-38 snap-on duals; pair of 13.6-38 snap-in duals; wheel weights; chains For Bidding and Catalogue, go to jacobauctions.hibid.com For information and preview, call Rene at 519-728-1467 Prop: Rene and Yvette Janisse 519-728-1467 Auctioneers: Jacob Auctions Ltd. 519-348-9896 David Jacob and Jack Morris
Factors that can adversely affect mood No one is immune to the occasional bad mood. A bad mood can make a difficult day feel even more so, and multipleperson households can become uncomfortable places to be if one person’s mood is less than welcoming. Bad moods can be easy to shrug off, and that may not inspire people to wonder why their generally upbeat outlooks can suddenly take a turn for the worse. Each person is different, so what triggers a mood swing in some individuals may not necessarily do so in others. However, various factors can adversely affect mood. Taking steps to avoid or minimize such factors can reduce the number of days when you feel as though you woke up on the wrong side of the bed. • Lack of physical activity: A 2019 study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that running for 15 minutes a day or walking for an hour reduces the risk of major depression. That link is likely connected to the release of endorphins triggered by exercise. Endorphins are hormones that studies have shown contribute to a general feeling of well-being, which explains why a lack of physical activity can adversely affect mood. • Chronic stress: Chronic stress has long been linked to a host of health problems. According to the Mayo Clinic, chronic stress puts individuals at increased risk for heart disease and weight gain but also issues that affect mood, including anxiety and depression. Individuals
who find themselves routinely confronting bad moods may be dealing with chronic stress. Identifying the source of that stress and speaking with a health care professional about how to reduce and manage it may lead to improvements in mood. • Hunger: A 2018 study from researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario found evidence that a change in glucose levels can have a lasting effect on mood. The study, published in the journal Psychopharmacology, found that rats injected with a glucose metabolism blocker experienced stress and depressed mood due to the resultant hypoglycemia. The study lends credence to the notion that many people have about feeling moody when they don’t eat. • Weather: Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that adversely affects certain individuals’ moods during winter, when hours of sunlight are fewer than during spring, summer and fall and when temperatures outside can sometimes be so cold as to keep people indoors for extended periods of time. In addition, a 2013 study published in the journal Social Indicators Research found that individuals report greater life satisfaction on exceptionally sunny days than they did on days with ordinary weather. Bad moods come and go for most people. Identifying common triggers for bad moods can help individuals prepare for potential mood swings and navigate them in healthy ways.
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Provincial election hopefuls for Essex Riding voice views in Questions to Candidates As the June 2 Provincial Election nears, the Essex Free Press has asked candidates for the Essex Riding to respond to a series of questions as a way to allow readers a chance to get to know them, their party platforms, and values better. Candidates included in this feature are: Manpreet Brar (Liberal), Frank Causarano (Ontario Party), Anthony Leardi (Progressive Conservative), and Ron LeClair (NDP). The content provided was not edited, and responses going over the required space were cut off. In fairness, answers were rotated. Question 1: The COVID-19 pandemic made dealing with other important health issues difficult. There is a mental health and opioid-related issue that continues to grow. How would you tackle this matter? (200 words) Frank Causarano (Ontario Party): Government imposed lockdowns and mandates have led to an explosion of mental heath issues from all areas of society. First and foremost, an Ontario Party government will never lockdown businesses or schools during future waves of COVID 19. We will introduce legislature to reverse all job loss as a result of COVID 19 mandates. Currently Fentanyl deaths between the ages of 18 and 45 years old are by far the leading cause of death in Ontario and Canada. Trafficking laws need to be strengthened to deter any potential expansion of products. Substance abuse programs and facilities need to expanded and re-enforced. The Leamington Lodge needs it’s Provincial funding restored immediately as hundreds of people will be affected with the closure of The Lodge. These are the most vulnerable people in society who require help. These residents will undoubtedly end up on the streets, furthering the crisis of mental health and opioid abuses in Essex County Manpreet Brar (Liberal): The Ontario Liberal Party recognizes that the pandemic has deepened Ontario’s mental health crisis and too many people are struggling without support. There are a lot of new pressures on people’s mental health – the pandemic, a global conflict, social media, climate change. People, and especially our kids and younger Ontarians, are feeling more stressed, anxious, and depressed – and they need help. We cannot simply ignore the crisis in mental health. We’d reverse the Ford Conservatives’ deep cuts to mental health care and connect more people to mental health support by investing an additional $3 billion over four years in mental health and addiction services. This will expand coverage and reduce wait times for OHIPcovered mental health care for those that need it – including psychotherapy – also providing free ‘mental health first aid’ and guided online mental health support to everyone. In addition, we’d train 3,000 new mental health and addictions professionals and make life-saving harm reduction supplies and sites more available across the province.
Ron LeClair (NDP): Through my career with Windsor Police, I saw firsthand how serious the mental health and opioid crisis is. I would help struggling Canadians by investing in mental health services and counselling more available throughout Ontario. We also need to start taking track and reports on therapy waiting times to make our system more efficient and be able to help more and more Ontarian’s who are struggling. We will implement a maximum 30 day waiting list for children and youth mental health services. If we are able to treat youth when they are young, they will have a higher chance of recovery and a brighter future ahead of them. The Ontario NDP’s plan for Universal, Publicly Funded Mental Health Care will offer counseling and therapy for all Ontarians free of charge. Through this plan, we will provide about 500,000 Ontarians public access to psychotherapy for those who do not have access to counseling and therapy through an insurance plan. I recognize the inequalities that lie in our healthcare system which is why we will collect race-based data in all areas of healthcare to identify and fix the systemic inequalities that exist and also help build 30,000 new supportive homes. Anthony Leardi (Progressive Conservative): Ontarians of all ages should be able to access high-quality mental health and addictions care. Doug Ford’s government is the first in Ontario history to create a ministerial department for Mental Health and Addictions. We are getting it done by investing $3.8 billion over 10 years in support of the Roadmap to Wellness, our comprehensive plan to address the mental health and addiction needs of all Ontarians. One of the highlights of this plan is, for the first time ever, OHIP will cover an evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy program for Ontarians aged 10 years and older called “mindability.” That’s how we will tackle this matter. Question 2: Education and school curriculum are always controversial topics. What, if any, changes does your party plan to make regarding education for Ontario. (200 words) Manpreet Brar (Liberal): Students across the province have been dealt an unfair deal over the past two years: remote learning, lost social time, and struggles with isolation are familiar to every family. Unlike the Ford Conservatives, who cut last year’s education budget by $1.3 billion, I am proud to be a part of a team of Ontario Liberals that will make important investments in our schools so that our students can make up for lost time. As a mother of 2 and advocate for education, I know just how important a strong education system is to our society. Ontario Liberals will improve the quality of schools by capping class sizes at 20 students in all grades, eliminate mandatory online learning and end academic streaming. In addition, we will reinstate an option grade 13 as a more structured alternative to the informal and oftendiscouraged “victory lap”, end EQAO and
replace it with a new assessment strategy and hire 10,000 more teachers. Our province and our kids deserve the best education in the world, not chaos and disruption – only Ontario Liberals can deliver that. Ron LeClair (NDP): Doug Ford’s Conservatives have cut $800 million dollars from schools resulting in bigger class sizes and more teachers being laidoff. The Ontario NDP will lower class seizes so that teachers are not overworked and that students are able to have more one-on-one time with their teachers which will provide them with better learning. We will also hire 20,000 more teachers and support staff and also help more children in special education who have had it extremely rough these past years due to the cuts in funding for these programs by the Ford government. The Ontario NDP will abolish Bill 124 and give our education workers and teachers the wages they deserve With respect to our school curriculum, we will ensure our students learn of historical events such as Indigenous history, the history of Black Ontarians especially with the underground railroad, the Holocaust and much more to prevent hatred and to teach our children young that racism has no place within our society. We will also recruit more Indigenous school board trustees to ensure the Indigenous community are represented with school board decision making. Anthony Leardi (Progressive Conservative): Doug Ford’s government overhauled the education curriculum and mandated financial literacy, coding, entrepreneurship and leadership development. We introduced Canada’s first anti-sex trafficking protocol and an antibullying plan for every school. The previous Liberal government oversaw the closure of over 600 schools in Ontario, including Harrow High School. By comparison, Doug Ford is building new schools including the new Legacy Oak Trail Public School in Lasalle, the new North Star high school in Amherstburg, and a new combined elementary/ secondary school in Kingsville. While the Liberals were shuttering schools, the NDP continued to support them. Only Doug Ford is committed to building new schools for Essex County. Frank Causarano (Ontario Party): According to the current provincial government’s own data, year after year, the math and literacy skills of students in Ontario continues to decline. At the same time, growing numbers of parents are expressing shock and frustration as school time and resources are diverted from the teaching of core academic skills toward “ideological” instruction Parents feel powerless as schools and school boards refuse to heed their calls for reforms. An Ontario Party government will reform the province’s K to 12 educational system so that public schools return to their core mandate, toxic instruction is
removed from the classroom and parents and children have the power of educational choice. Through educational vouchers, fund K to Grade 12 students directly allowing families to choose the education providers that best meet their children’s needs. Currently, Ontario public schools spend an average of $12,500 per student per year. Between two-thirds and a third of that funding will follow the child to wherever they receive an education—whether it be a charter, private or home school. Parents of children with special needs who choose charter, private or home school will receive additional funding to support their child in their chosen classroom. Question 3: With inflation soaring, fuel and food prices rising, and home prices at an all time high, how do you believe Ontario can become affordable? (150 words) Ron LeClair (NDP): All Ontarian’s are starting to feel the pinch with affordability right now. To make housing more affordable, we are going to give homebuyers a 10% down payment on the purchase price through the Home in Ontario Program (HOP). Ford’s government failed to reduce hydro bills by 12% and actually increased it by 4%. We are going to provide home buyers with greener homes meaning that new homes are built more efficiently which will result in lower energy costs so that Ontarians have access to more afordable housing. The Ontario NDP will regulate gas prices, this is so that Ontarian’s will not have to worry about the price of gas fluctuating multiple times throughout the day With inflation on the rise, more Ontarian’s are struggling to provide for themselves so we are also going to increase the minimum wage so that Ontarian’s can afford groceries, gas, saving up for a home, their education, etc. Anthony Leardi (Progressive Conservative): Doug Ford and our P.C. team are getting it done by putting more money in your pocket. Putting more money in your pocket has been something our government has been focused on since day one. We were elected on a promise to keep costs down for the people of this province and we are the only party that has a track record of success. Our record speaks for itself. For example: - Lowering gas taxes. - Scrapping licence plate sticker fees for 8 million people. A savings of $240 for the average family - $10 a day child care by 2025. - Broadband expansion. - Commitment to build 1.5 million new homes over 10 years so more people can afford to buy a home. Frank Causarano (Ontario Party): If you work in Ontario, you should be able to afford to live in Ontario. Years of poor leadership and policies from many sectors of Provincial and Federal governments
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Questions to Essex Riding Candidates... have resulted in a financial crisis across Canada. The solution isn’t simply raising minimum wage. Minimum wage is a symptom of the problem. Minimum wage increases will result in higher costs of goods sold and contribute to a higher cost of living for all Ontarians. Ontario needs to start producing products and services again. Our economy needs to be stimulated through job creation and innovation. Ontario’s economy needs to become attractive to entrepreneurs, corporations and small and medium businesses. Unfortunately, the Doug Ford government has decimated economic activity in Ontario during COVID 19. Commercial bankruptcies have increased nearly 40% year over year. Businesses are wary of investing in Ontario due to unfriendly economic environments and government overreaches. Manpreet Brar (Liberal): While Doug Ford’s Conservatives like to talk about the little guy, they’ve been missing in action these past four years as life gets more expensive for Ontario families. Fortunately, help is on the way. Ontario Liberals have a balanced, progressive, and fully costed plan to help families with rising costs. We will remove the provincial HST off of prepared food under $20, replace the minimum wage with a regional living wage (starting at $16/hr), and build 1.5 million new homes and deliver rent control. The Ontario Liberal Party will also help those who need it most, with a 20% increase (over two years) to those on ODSP, $1,000 pension top-up for seniors who need it most, and increased minimum wages that transitions into a real liveable wage. Ontarians deserve a government with a real plan, that makes life more affordable. That is what Ontario Liberals are offering. Question 4: The majority of housing and homelessness supports are located in the City of Windsor, which presents significant challenges to County of Essex residents in their time of need. What is your plan to connect the rural residents with the same supports offered in Windsor? (100 words) Anthony Leardi (Progressive Conservative): Addressing Ontario’s housing supply crisis is a longterm strategy that requires long-term commitment, collaboration and cooperation with municipal partners. To compliment the progress we have made to increase the supply of market rate housing, we are also making significant investments in community housing. For example, in 2020, in partnership with the government of Canada we invested over $5.5 million in two new affordable housing developments to give people at risk of homelessness in Kingsville and Windsor a stable place to live. Our government has also created a new, simplified Homelessness Prevention Program with an annual investment of $464 million – nearly half a billion dollars.
Frank Causarano (Ontario Party): The Leamington Lodge group of housing (2 in Leamington and 1 in Essex) had their provincial funding withdrawn in 2021. Doug Ford and the local Wardens are responsible for this action. The Leamington Lodge housing group needs it’s funding restored immediately, as this decision effects the most vulnerable in Essex County. Hundreds of residents with mental health and substance abuse issue will be forced to live on the streets. They will be forced into desperate living conditions and desperate decision making. This funding needs to be re-store immediately. Manpreet Brar (Liberal): Ontario Liberals value the contributions rural residents such as those in parts of Essex make to our society. Ontario Liberals will support a united province by ensuring that rural Ontarians have access to the same quality of health care, education, and opportunity as the rest of the province. There are too many people currently experiencing homelessness, not just in Essex but across the province. An Ontario Liberal government would fund new emergency shelter beds and improve existing shelters, relaunch the homelessness census, and promote a ‘housing first’ approach to delivering support
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for people experiencing homelessness across the province. Ron LeClair (NDP): Doug Ford cut the Housing Program by $161 million. Rather than cutting programs, we should be investing in housing within rural communities, such as Essex, who suffer from lack of support. Essex can participate in the building of 100,000 affordable Ontario homes, alongside sustaining the life span of 260,000 Ontario homes. We can tackle the local homelessness crisis and give residents in need a safe and consistent place to live. The current waitlist to qualify for subsidized housing is unacceptable. The Ontario NDP will expand the rightsbased “housing first” model which will provide 30,000 Ontario support homes within the next decade. Question 5: For years, we have heard about ‘hallway healthcare,’ and the pandemic has highlighted the need for more frontline healthcare workers – from paramedics to PSWs to nurses. How do we attract and maintain workers in the healthcare sector? (150 words)
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Leardi welcomes visit from McNaughton on campaign trail
by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, Monte McNaughton, incumbent MPP for Lambton-KentMiddlesex who served as Minister of Labour, Training, and Skills Development up until the election kick-off, joined PC candidate for the Essex Riding, Anthony Leardi, on the campaign trail.
The duo, and a number of supporters, stopped by Ice Cool Treats in Essex, then proceeded to knocked on doors and connect with residents in the riding. “He is one of the top candidates in the province, and the PC Party and Doug Ford have made Essex a real target in this election,” McNaughton said of
Leardi. “We are very, very pleased with how the Progressive Conservative campaign is going in this riding,” Leardi said, adding when Chris Lewis ran in the previous Provincial Election, before being elected MP, “he laid the groundwork for us to win this riding in 2022.” Top priorities for
the Windsor-Essex area for the PC Party, McNaughton said, includes the ongoing widening of Highway 3, the planned acute care hospital, and the future electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant. Other messages sent to voters during his visit included the PC’s mission to ensure every single home in the province will have access to broadband by 2025. The responses at the doorways during his visit were really positive, McNaughton said. “Certainly, Anthony has a lot of momentum here. I’ve been here many times since he has become the candidate, and you just feel a sense of momentum. He is a hard worker, knocking on literally thousands of doors, and that is how elections are won. “Anthony is going to be a great voice and important piece of… Ford’s next government,”
McNaughton said. People, Leardi said, are concerned about economic issues. “They are concerned about the future, mostly for their children.” He had heard many were glad to hear about the plans for the future electric vehicle battery plant. “It essentially guarantees a strong economic future for young people in this region. There is just not enough that can be said about that. “People in the region know we are a strong automotive region. What people sometimes do not remember is that our tool and mold shops in Oldcastle can compete head-to-head with anybody in the world, even the best tool and mold shops in Germany” Leardi said. “So, we have this huge and excellent reputation all around the world for producing fine products.” Ontario is, and can remain, the centre of fine manufacturing for the world. “We are definitely heading in that direction with LG and Stellantis. There is a reason why they came here,” Leardi said, giving PC Leader Doug Ford credit for his willingness to reach across the aisle and work
with anybody to make something good happen. “I am going to follow Doug Ford’s example. I am going to work with whoever I need to work with to make things happen for Essex County,” Leardi said. “There isn’t another Premier who has shown this much attention to Essex County, and if you want to keep those issues in front of the government, the best way to do that is elect a representative who has advocacy skills, who knows how to keep those issues and work with other people, to keep those issues in front of the government.” Before the writ was dropped, the PCs laid out a plan in the budget, which will be introduced after the election if successful. In that plan, the PCs are targeting to balance the budget by 2027/28. The PCs, he said, are also focused on investing in new hospitals and upgrades, and the hiring of 27,000 new PSWs; of which 9,000 have been trained and hired to date. McNaughton said PSWs have been heroes throughout the pandemic and is proud the province gave them a pay raise. The PC Party, Leardi said, likes to take small, concrete steps. An example of that, in working towards affordability, was removing the fee for license plates.
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Frank Causarano (Ontario Party): Ontario’s health care system is overpriced and underperforming. Despite being near number one in terms of funding, compared to other jurisdictions and countries providing universal health care (i.e., access to care regardless of ability to pay), our wait times are among the highest, we have fewer physicians, acute care beds, and medical technologies such as MRIs and CT scanners. In 1993 Ontario residents waited 9.3 weeks to see a medical specialist. An Ontario Party government will firstly end all vaccine mandates that effect all industry. Secondly, open up more spots in Canadian medical schools, which have become notoriously challenging to gain entry. Many smart, young prospective Canadian medical students are travelling to schools in Ireland, the Caribbean and elsewhere, and then finding jobs in the USA. Time to keep these smart students at home. Manpreet Brar (Liberal): The Ontario Liberal team includes doctors, nurses, and hospital leadership. We know that our frontline healthcare workers are what make our healthcare system strong - but the pandemic highlighted that it can be stronger. One of the first things an elected Liberal government would do is repeal Bill 124 and ensure that mental health services are available for all health care professionals. In addition, we’d give raised to health care workers and those working shortstaffed shifts. The Ontario Liberal Party also plans to forgive all students loans for nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare workers on the front lines of COVID-19. Our Ontario Liberal plan reverses the Ford Conservatives’ cuts and for-profit agenda, supports patients and our health care workers, and reinforces a network of care to handle anything. Ron LeClair (NDP): The hospital system is broken under the Ford government. Bill 124 has allowed our frontline workers to become burnt out, and as a result, we have seen significant quitting’s in our hospitals. The Ontario NDP will repel Bill 124 that is capping health care worker’s wages and return our nurses to their hospitals. Any further layoffs of health care workers will be suspended. We will launch a campaign to recruit and retain nurses, alongside hiring much needed doctors in Essex. Up to 10,000 PSWs and 30,000 nurses will be hired province wide. We will ensure to retain our healthcare workers by working closely with health care partners to address the staff’s needs and concerns. The building of the new hospital in Essex is a priority. We will ensure it is built in a timely manner, but also secure the proper services and staff it needs to function efficiently. Anthony Leardi (Progressive Conservative): Our government launched the largest expansion of medical school education in over 10 years adding 160 undergraduate seats and 295 postgraduate positions over the next five years. Doug Ford and the Ontario PCs also expanded career opportunities for
PSWs and nurses in long-term care by investing up to $100 million to add and additional 2,000 nurses to the long-term care sector by 2022- 25. In March 2022, our government invested $763 million to provide Ontario nurses with a $5,000 payment incentive per person. This payment will help retain nurses across the health sector to ensure patients continue to access the health care that they need and deserve. Question 6: What should the future for long-term care look like for our elderly? (200 words) Manpreet Brar (Liberal): Our seniors-built Ontario. We owe them our gratitude and to make this province the best possible place to age with dignity, the future should look bright for them. Ontario needs a revolution in the way that we care for our parents and grandparents. Ontario Liberals are proposing a transformation that will guarantee that any senior who needs care in their own home gets it. We will end for-profit long-term care with a target of 2028. For those who may need more support, we will fund 15,000 new assisted living homes, – including small, accessible, and community-based residential services – as well as “hub and spoke” care that provides a comprehensive continuum of care. We’ll help 400,000 more seniors get home care with a $2 billion annual investment by 2026. While Doug Ford’s Conservatives continue to send billions to for-profit providers that delivered worse outcomes during the pandemic, only the Ontario Liberals will treat seniors with the dignity and care they deserve. Ron LeClair (NDP): Under the Ford government, for-profit care homes have cut costs for staffing and care to increase their profit margin. Senior residents in Essex do not receive the required amount of attention by staff, living in inadequate conditions. Our PSW’s are run off their feet and underpaid, leading to staffing shortages. Instead of instituting nonfor-profit care homes to tackle these issues, the Ford government passed a law to protect for-profit long-term care corporations. The Ontario NDP will make the system not-for-profit within eight years. 50,000 new long term care spaces for residents will be created and eliminate the up to five year wait times in Essex for home care and long-term care. We will hire more PSWs to ensure our health care workers are never overwhelmed and guarantee that Essex’s long term care homes each include an infection control specialist. By properly funding and staffing these programs, we will institute a minimum of four hours hands on care for every resident in Essex, ensuring home visits and long-term care Senior residents in Essex will have access to their designated caregivers without issue and never separate spouses against their will because the current system does not work for them. Anthony Leardi (Progressive Conservative): We are building 30,000 new beds in long-term care which is taking the strain off our hospitals. For example, the Ford government approved
a long- term care licence to be transferred from Tilbury to Belle River, allowing a long- term care home to double its capacity from approximately 50 to over 100 beds. The local NDP member opposed this transfer. However, the Ford government approved it so that we could provide more long-term care beds in the riding of Essex. This is a good example of the difference between the NDP position and the Progressive Conservative position. The NDP always say NO to everything. Nothing is every good enough for them. By contrast, the Progressive Conservative Party is saying YES and taking concrete steps to provide for long term care on the riding of Essex. Frank Causarano (Ontario Party): Many seniors want to age in place, and nearly a quarter have admitted to supplementing publicly funded home care with private alternatives. A growing number of Long-Term Care facilities are now functioning as smaller residences that look and feel like home; where care is about doing things with
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residents, not for them; and where the families of residents are part of the team and sharing in meaningful activities. The benefits from these improvements have been remarkable. Staff sick time, aggressive incidents, the use of calming drugs, the number of hospital visits: ALL DOWN and leading to fewer deaths. We will support long-term care facilities where residents feel at home. Home care and community-based care solutions are critical to resolving the long-term care crisis. The Ontario Party would provide regular inspections and steep penalties for non-compliance on all Long-Term Care homes. We would require staff to commit to only working at 1 LTC home, as during the pandemic some staff were working at multiple homes and spreading COVID-19 amongst vulnerable populations. The staffing shortages in LTC needs to be addressed also. All employees who have lost their careers due to mandates will be offered their jobs back. Recruitment efforts need to improve.
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Horwath stops by Essex to give NDP’s LeClair a boost
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by Sylene Argent Ontario’s Leader of the NDP, Andrea Horwath, brought her vision for the future of the province to Essex last Thursday afternoon, while providing support to the local NDP candidates campaigning in the Provincial Election. “It was awesome to
have Andrea down,” NDP candidate for the Essex Riding, Ron LeClair, said of the event. “We had an incredible turnout from the public. Our office was overflowing, out into the parking lot. It was very energizing to see all of the people from my Riding who are supportive of
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myself and Andrea in this campaign.” Horwath and LeClair’s message at the event tackled the issues of affordability, healthcare, housing, and the acute care hospital planned for Windsor-Essex. “Affordability is one of the top key issues. I am hearing it on many doors from seniors living on fixed incomes, over to young people who are trying to get their first home or get through university with as little debt as possible,” LeClair said.
“We need to make housing more affordable, so people can have a roof over their heads and still pay their bills; and we can do that,” Horwath said during the event. The NDP platform includes ending exclusionary zoning; building 250,000 affordable homes to be established by a new public agency, Homes Ontario; introducing an annual speculation and vacancy tax on residential property; eliminating the financial incentive for landlords to squeeze out tenants to raise rent; creating a portable housing benefit to assist tenants who can’t afford their rent in addition to basic necessities for themselves and their families; and fixing the Landlord and Tenant Board and restore the right to in-person hearings. LeClair also spoke
about the cost of postsecondary education, and needed improvements to the education sector for all levels. Ontario, Horwath added, needs to have a minimum wage people can rely on to be able to build a good life. The NDP would raise the minimum wage to $20 in 2026, with stable, predictable $1-an-hour increases annually. Looking to healthcare, Horwath said the system needs to be fixed to, “ensure our healthcare workers feel respected, feel we have their backs, make sure they have decent jobs with lots of resources to be able to take care of our needs, whether that’s in a hospital, whether that’s in community, whether that’s in long-term care home, or whether that’s in a community care centre.” The NDP platform
offers to hire 10,000 PSWs and give PSWs a raise of at least $5 above pre-pandemic levels, in addition to hiring 30,000 nurses. “We are committed to fixing healthcare,” LeClair added, and that is from ambulance to end-of-life care, including continuing the process of getting the new hospital built for the region. “I am fully engaged to making sure that happens if I become MPP.” He added the future hospital is not just bricks and mortar, it is about what services are going to be delivered, and the human resources that will be made available when the time comes to ensure service delivery. The campaign is going well, LeClair said, and he was thrilled to get the NDP leader down to show her support and energy.
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Town of Amherstburg Celebrates Amherstburg Open Air Weekends Queen Platinum Jubilee
submitted to EFP Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking her 70th anniversary on the Throne on May 21st weekend. Downtown Amherstburg will be filled with all things
British! As a kick-off to the Open Air Weekends, a tree-planting ceremony in King’s Navy Yard Park with a special visit from the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, is planned on Saturday, May 21 at 3:00p.m. in Kings Navy Yard Park. A free concert in the park with Beatles tribute band The Liverpool 4, a Queen’s scavenger hunt, a fascinator contest and other “royal” activities add to the fun! “As the Crown’s representative in Ontario, the Lieutenant Governor promotes a strong, positive civic community,
and Amherstburg is just that. We are delighted to host her honour!” said Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada. Please visit visitamherstburg.ca/ events/queens-platinumjubilee/ or call Anne Rota, Manager of Tourism and Culture; Town of Amherstburg, for more details on the event. arota@amherstburg.ca or (519) 890-4292. For the Town of Amherstburg tourism events and attractions, visit visitamherstburg.ca.
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20 to Oct 2, 2022. Take the time to explore a variety of businesses or dine at an outdoor patio. You may choose to take advantage of carry out service at any Amherstburg restaurant and enjoy it outside in the King’s Navy Yard Park in the TakeOut Court located in the square near the fountain. From burgers to Lobster Thermador, from craft beer to ice cream, satisfy your long awaited craving for delicious food from your favourite Amherstburg eateries. You just might want to burn a few calories before indulging in the delicious fare. Guests are encouraged to make this a healthy escape by biking. “Bike it, lock it and walk it” is the motto for Open Air Weekends. Bike racks will be provided at each Open Air Weekend threshold. Click here to see additional bicycle, vehicle and accessible parking areas. For more information on Amherstburg Open Air weekends, visit the town’s website at: visitamherstburg. ca/amherstburg-open-airweekends/
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022 TIL’ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2022 Every Friday starting at 3pm til’ Sunday evening the streets of Downtown Amherstburg are open for visitors to enjoy an open air safe atmosphere. Businesses in Amherstburg are ready with outdoor patios, cafes and sidewalk retail.
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For extra fun, street games for the young and the young at heart. Hop scotch, corn hole, street chess and more! Bike racks available. Weekends Yoga & Live Music in King’s Navy Yard Park.
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Unraveling the thread at CTMHV’s first Fiber Fest
by Maxwell de Liberato The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) hosted its first Fiber Fest market for crafters of all kinds this
past weekend. Visitors to the CTMHVwere greeted by a plethora of vendors selling quality goods, such as sweet treats and other food items, handmade
dolls, jewelry, and plants fit for a summer garden. Mary-Catherine Langlois, a volunteer at the market, said this is the type of event that brings the community together. “After the pandemic, it especially has afforded the people somewhere to go, something to do, in, we hope, a safe environment, where we have taken the precautions. We’re still trying to space the vendors and space those that are coming in. And it’s giving all local vendors an opportunity to show their wares,” Langlois said, adding the gift store onsite is filled with around 75 percent local vendor items. “They really found a need for that since COVID,” she said, noting vendors did not have many opportunities to sell their products as many sales and summer crafter shows were canceled over the pandemic. “So, they’re very appreciative for an
opportunity to sell their wares. And it gives the community somewhere to go.” Langlois said it’s vital to the survival of the Heritage Village to have events like these. The volunteers keeping these events and markets at the CTMHV alive have all been working a little longer and harder to keep things going. One of the vendors at the market, Toddy Ball, was selling an array of home-cooked jams. She said there are 13 different kinds of jam that she makes homemade with freshly picked fruits. The process takes two-hours, which gives her seven jars. Ball offered free samples of some of her jams to the patrons at the event. She said these markets are not her only way of selling her jams. Her product can be found around Ontario as far away as Ottawa. Ball said she enjoys coming to these markets and meeting the
customers. “I think everybody is happy [with the wares].” It’s a nice mix with Fiber Fest. We’ve also got the sweet treats and little surprises with the plants and some of the jewelry.
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64th Anniversary Remembrance
“JOAN” ELLEN LAMBIER (KENNEDY)
64 years ago I met “Joan” in June 1958. On May 21st, 1960 “Joan” said yes & we got married, had three beautiful children, Bill, Ken, Barb. They gave us 13 beautiful grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. Everyday they remind us “what” we lost “Joan” on December 1st, 1996, due to cancer. “Joan” was our Best Friend, Wife, Mother, Grandmother. “Joan’s” body may be gone, But the memory of “Joan” will never die. In Memory of “Joan”, my friend, for 38 years and 5 months, My wife for 36 years, 6 months, and 10 days. Till we join hands again.
Love, memories, Cecil, Bill, Ken, Barb & family. “The Good ones die way before their time.”
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SPINKS/NOADE, Bernice Kleo (nee Klingbyle)Predeceased by cherished parents Percy & Rinda Klingbyle. Beloved brothers Sherman Klingbyle (late Eleanor), Kenneth “Jack” (late Shirley). Lifelong idol & sister Clara Woodiwiss (late Philip), best friend & brother Leonard “Gus” (Gwen), Go Blue. Dearly loved sisters & partners in crime, Katheleen “Kathy” Harnadek (late Emil) and Goldena “Dena” Thomas. Treasured Best friends of Richard & Michelle Howe & family; Rita Williams & family (The Florida Connection). A lifetime of love was showered by my 5 children, Stacy Lambier, Billy Noade, Colleen & husband Brian Shelley, Stephanie & husband Roland Miler, Christopher Spinks. God sent 17 Angels to light up my life; Chad (Sheraine), Craig (Kenny), Cody (Jessica) & Chase (Gregg) Lambier; Darryl Noade (Danielle) & Lana Skinner; Breanne, Brittni & Brett Shelley; Taylor, Tristan & Teigan Gillen, Auriana & Izzadora Miler; Kayla, Broderick & Halle Spinks. Proud & devoted Gigi of Liam Shelley, Théodore Sylvestre & Harper Noade. My life was enriched by my awesome God Children, Nieces & Nephews - too many to name, but not too many to love deeply. I met many, many wonderful people along the road of life, from Windsor to Las Vegas & back to Essex. Friendships were formed while working at Cummins Diesel, Regal Tool & Mold and Federated Customs Brokers to name a few. I thank each & every person who took time to train & assist me and befriended me. My 3 favourite charities: Salvation Army Essex Community Church, the Essex Area Foodbank, and St. Paul’s Anglican Church. In lieu of flowers, please do a good deed! These were mom’s words. We feel it would be fitting should you choose some act of kindness in Mom’s memory – or just bring a smile to someone’s face. That would please and delight her. Thank you. Bernice is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex on Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. The family requests that masks be warn during the visitation and funeral. Bernice’s life will be celebrated at Kennedy Funeral Home in Essex on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment Country Meadows. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
MUNRO, “Bill” William Robert - (retired OPP Sergeant) Passed peacefully at home in North Bay on May 9, 2022 with family at his side. Bill was in his 78th year when his courageous battle with cancer ended. Beloved husband of Kathleen “Kay” for 57 years, loving father of Elaine Rothwell (Mark), James (Shannon), and Robert (Marisa) and grandfather to Colleen, Brian, Keagan, Aidan, McKenna, Jacob, Ben and Nicolas. Bill grew up in the Windsor-Harrow area on a farm and was a well-rounded athlete who played football, baseball, and hockey. Bill’s other talents led him to build his first family home in Ridgetown at the onset of his policing career. Bill’s promotion and transfer brought the family to North Bay in 1979 until retirement (32 years O.P.P. service). His true happy place was fishing and hunting in the North Bay and surrounding area. Bill’s love for the outdoors continued into his retirement for 25 more years as he and Kay owned and operated Lake Point Cottages and Fishing Charters where Bill earned the title “Walleye Willey” on Lake Nipissing! When he found time, Bill enjoyed the Lake Point peninsula sunsets, bonfires, and passing boaters. Bill was predeceased by his parents William and Olga Munro (Bashura), and stepmother Gerri Munro. He is survived by his brother Brian Munro (Sandra), stepbrother John Munro (Mary), sisters-in-law Ann Eichenburger (Dennis) and Beverly Agla (predeceased Raymond). Respecting Bill’s wishes, a celebration of life will commence later with family. Bill’s family would also like to thank Dr. Lecki, Dr. Abeysinghe and Para Med nurse Chelsea for their continued care. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made at www.hillsidefuneral.ca
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Jerry Rankin Friends and family are invited to the Tillsonburg Legion Branch #153, Tillsonburg, On.
on June 4th, 2022 from 1-4pm. Memorial donations to either Essex Legion Branch #201 or Tillsonburg Legion Branch #153 would be appreciated by the family.
What’s Going On... MAY 21 PLATINUM JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II - at 3p.m. in Kings Navy Yard Park, Amherstburg. A free concert in the park with Beatles tribute.
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MILLS, Becky - After a courageous twoyear battle against lung cancer, it is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the peaceful passing of Becky Mills, surrounded by her loving family on May 10, 2022, at the tender age of 68. Becky’s strength and determination showed to the very end of her journey exceeding everyone’s expectations. Beloved wife of George for 50 years. Cherished mother of the late John Mills (1973), Jen Zanutto (Joe), Lisa Market (Tom), and Geoff Mills (Dawn). Treasured Gramma of Niko, Jakob, Lukas, and Matteo Zanutto; late Emily (1999), Mackenzie, Cole and Carter Market; Orion and Zander Mills. Dear sister to Sue Travis (Keith), late Helen Marton and John McMenemy. Sister-in-law to the late Melvin Mills (Dorothy), Larry Mills (Sharon), Kaye Stockwell (late Ron), Lorne Mills (Jackie) and Brian Mills (Peggy). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. We extend our deepest gratitude to the following people who made it possible for Becky to be cared for at home: Dr. T. Burgess, Vicki, Jessica, Katie and to all the exceptional care from the VON nurses. To all our family and close friends that called, visited, or brought food, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation or to the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, per Becky’s request. Cremation has taken place and a private family service was held at Kennedy Funeral Home in Essex on Friday, May 13th, 2022. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
MAY 25 ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - at 7:30p.m. at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club. Gardening questions & answers. No lunch. _________________________________________________________
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NEWMAN, Vera - Passed away peacefully on May 11, 2022 at Royal Oak LTCC in Kingsville at 99 years old. Born in 1922 in Windsor Ontario. Beloved wife of late husband Hugh Newman (1997). Loving mother of late Robert (2012) and Brian (Gail). Cherished grandmother of Marshall and Devon. Vera’s career started with a women’s and children clothing store in Essex. She was a prolific artist. At age 14, she sold her Christmas cards door to door. Later she tooled leather and made decorative candles, then moved on to wedding cakes. After the boys were older, she started oil painting. Between teaching painting and art shows into her 70s, she had a very successful career. In 2006, she married her second husband, Walter Doak. After her oldest son Robert passed in 2012, she moved to the Royal Marquis in Windsor, where she remained until last October. She made friends wherever she went. She will be missed. I want to thank the staff of the Royal Marquis for all their dedication to make Vera’s last years happy. Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-7764233) on Monday, May 16, 2022 until the Memorial Service. If desired, memorial donations made to The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County would be appreciated. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
MAY 28 INDOOR YARD SALE at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St Paul Street, Essex, 9am-2pm. 519-776-7711. MAY 29 SWAP TRAIN SALE at Essex Legion Br. #201, 103 Talbot St. N. 9:30am 3:30pm. For more info: 519-776-9800 or essexrailwaysstation.com JUNE 5 St. Mary’s Parish 175th Anniversary - 12:30pm with singing, Mass, bbq, baseball game, and historical displays. For more info contact Judy at 519-737-6628. JUNE 9 12 LASALLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL at the Vollmer Recreation Complex. Info at: lasalle.ca/en/things-to-do/strawberry-festival.aspx JUNE 17 MILL ST. MARKET In Leamington. From 5-10pm. Many Vendors. For info: www.leamingtonartscentre.com JUNE 25 KINGSVILLE HIGHLAND GAMES At Lakeside Park, Kingsville with gates opening 8:30am. Tickets and information available at: kingsville.ca/highlandgames 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. WINDSOR AND DISTRICT OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP meeting on April 24, May 29, & June 26 at 1p.m. at Cottam United Church, 137 Talbot Rd. W. Cottam. Our support group is for those who have had or will have ostomy surgery. Family members and/ or friends welcomed.
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Join us Sunday at 10:30a.m. for Family Worship. Major Jim Hann’s message is focusing on “Peace.” We welcome new friends and have an elevator for those who may need it. Our Bible Study on the Book of Luke is Tuesdays at 1p.m. Anyone can join us for this interesting discussion. If you need Food Bank information, please call the office at 519-776-4628. We gratefully accept non-perishable donations at 26 Talbot Street South on Tues., Wed. and Fri. between 9a.m. - 2p.m. We are desperately in need of cereal and always need cookies. Please include in your prayers those who have lost loved ones, our sick and shut-ins, and the country and people of Ukraine.
Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news Congratulations St. John’s CWL on its 100th Anniversary. Members celebrated with a special Mass and dinner. Rooted Group, for youth Grades 5-7, is on May 25. Thrive, for teens, take place on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. These group gatherings take place at Holy Name of Jesus parish hall. All children are welcome. St. John’s CWL post secondary bursary applications are available at the back of the church. Deadline is May 31. . Essex K of C Fish Fry takes place on May 27, from 4:30 to 7 pm., at Holy Name of Jesus parish hall. Eat in or take out available. St. Mary’s 175th Anniversary will be celebrated on Sunday, June 5, with Marian Hymns sung at 12:30pm, a Mass at 1 p.m. with Bishop Fabbro, a BBQ, a baseball game in the park, and historical displays in the hall. Make this your
Trinity Anglican Church Trinity church will hold a bake and craft sale on Saturday, June 4. For info: 519-839-5303. Orders are being taken for frozen pies (rhubarb, strawberry rhubarb and rhubarb custard). Please call the church at 519839-5303 to order yours. Leave a book, take a book at our little library situated at our gazebo. Watch for the farm machinery out on the roads; farmers are preparing their fields for planting. Sunday services are at 9:30am. Rev.’d Tom Anderson will be our guest minister for a few weeks. All are welcome to join us. Masks are required.
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essexunitedchurch.ca. Also, you can join us on social media. Go to our website www.essexunitedchurch.ca and look for the buttons at the top left of the page. The Essex Food Bank is open - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 11:45pm. The Food Bank phone number is: 519776-4070.
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Card winners for Monday afternoon Pepper were: Mavis Law with high score, Debbie Vivier with low, and Gerry Lachine with the most Peppers. Winners at the Wednesday Night Pepper were: Janece McLaughlin with high score, Cathy Dewhurst with low score, and Terry Durance with the most Peppers.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church submitted by Sandra Lypps
Our Sunday morning worship service begins at 10am. All safety protocols are in place or you may join us online. Visit www.essexcrc.ca for a link to our social media page for upcoming services, information, and updates. At this time, we cannot offer nursery supervision or Sunday school. Enjoy our ‘Take-a-book-Leave-a-book’ library located in front of the church.
Our weekly Service is Sunday at 11am, all are welcome! We are having an indoor yard sale on Saturday, May 28th from 9am - 2pm. The next Vendors Market will take place on Saturday, June 11, from 10am til 2pm. For more information about what is happening at St Paul’s, visit www.stpaulstrinity.org or St. Paul’s social media. Messages are checked regularly at the church office, at 519-776-7711.
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All are welcome to join us to hear Rev. Paul’s message at 10am, Sunday morning. Our building is wheelchair accessible. We will host a Yard Sale and Bake Sale in the church hall on Saturday, June 11th, from 9am - 1pm (no early birds please). Mask wearing is appreciated. There is no Sunday School offered at this time. The Children’s Drop-In Centre also continues to be paused at this time until further notice. The secretary can be reached Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 1pm. Our number is (519) 723-2284 and our email is bethelmaidstone@gmail.com. We are located at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone, near the corner of Manning Road and Talbot. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com
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Essex Baptist Church Our congregation is open and welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 10:30 am. Recorded messages are on our website at: www.essexbaptist.com We contiue to pray for God’s blessing on all of Essex County. Let us know how we can, more specifically, pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist.com). 71 Maidstone Ave East.
Essex United Church Join us for worship on Sunday at 10:30am. Everyone is welcome. “Pull Up Your Socks” Sunday is May 29th. Please bring in new socks and undies and they will be donated to St. Paul’s Anglican Church for their Clothing Cupboard. Keep up to date on our website www.
Antioch Church, located at 455 County Rd. 34 W. Essex, invites you to join them for their Sunday Services at 10am Children’s Ministry Classes are available during service for ages 18 month - Grade 6, beginning at 10:30am. Youth meet Friday’s at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm). Young Adults meet every other Saturday at 7:30pm. For more information about other meetings and service times, please go to: antiochcanada.ca
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For the fifth Sunday of Easter both St. Stephen’s and Church of the Redeemer will worship with the Service of Morning Prayer. Ruth Harnadek will preach. This weekend will be the final weekend of baked Sweetie Pies at the Bloomin’ Gardener but the frozen ones will be available throughout the summer and fall season there. Only three weeks until Redeemer’s giant Yard and Bake Sale. Mark June 10th and 11th on your calendars.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10:45am. Rev. Carl will lead the service. The Bulletins and services are available at: woodsleepastoralcharge.ca . Come in for a cup of coffee or tea and get in on the conversation. Every Thursdays at 10am. Everyone is welcomed. The Woodslee Friendship Club plays Euchre on Mondays at 1pm and Pepper on Wednesdays at 1pm at Woodslee United Church Hall. We welcome all players but we require proof of double vax. Join us for fun afternoon.
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Kids Curing Cancer presents $8,234 to Erie Shores Hospice - to date, the group has raised over $86,000 in the fight against cancer by Sylene Argent When long-time Gesto resident, Dan Gerard, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, his granddaughter, Lauren, wanted to show him support and find a way to help medical professionals continue to help their patients. This is where the Kids Curing Cancer group was born, and through it, Lauren set out to earn funds to help support the fight against cancer. Lauren, now 17-years-old, and her family members, including her 12-year-old twin siblings, Ty and Kierstyn, began hosting an annual fundraising pasta
dinner in 2014. At these events, her family members would showcase their musical talents. Over the past year, Kids Curing Cancer had to host its fundraiser a little differently, due to the pandemic. Instead of its typical annual baseball and hockey days and its pasta dinner, online auctions, cookie kits, bracelet sales, and a Music for Hospice event took place. On Friday, after another year of fundraising, the Erie Shores Hospice was presented a cheque for $8,234 from Kids Curing Cancer. The funds were donated on behalf of their Papa Gary Baillargeon SR and Aunt Joyce Seguin, who both passed away in 2020.
“We know this money will be put to great use in supporting other families the way that they supported ours in our time of need,” Lauren said. During the cheque presentation, the Baillargeon
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Did you own this 1947 Mercury?
Photo submitted by the Baillargeon family. Kids Curing Cancer presented an $8,234 cheque to the Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington on Friday evening. In addition, it was announced this group will fundraise for Hospice again over the next year.
1947 Mercury coupe owned by John Jarvis.
An email arrived from John Jarvis: “Hi Bill. I am asking for your help. I bought a 1947 Mercury 118 coupe several years ago from Darrel Whittal on R3, Tilbury, Ontario. I am stripping the car, which is red, and found copper paint underneath. Now, I am interested in finding more information about the history of this car. “The owner in 1996 was Peter F. French of Chatham. I tried a computer search but to no avail. In 1979, it was owned by Thomas Feduc of Blenheim. Again no luck. “When I bought the car, it had a 351W engine and at one time had a Chev engine. It now has a 302W Ford V8, AOD, and 9-inch Ford rear end with 3:70 gears. It had a stock front axle and wishbones with a truck rear end on coil springs. It now has a stock front end with disc brakes and parallel leaf springs with same Ford rear end. The front of the frame had been butchered so there was a lot of patching. “The interior still needs to be redone. The dash has been put back to stock but it is a Ford dash, not Mercury. I have stripped the paint down to primer in ONLINE & IN PRINT preparation for body work and paint. So far, most of the work has been performed by me.” By publishing this story, we might hear from contact@essexfreepress.com issuu.com/essexfreepress previous owners, maybe even who painted it copper! Stay tuned! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca
siblings announced Kids Curing Cancer would support the Erie Shores Hospice Campus again next year. The Baillargeons hope their typical fundraisers will be able to proceed this year to raise additional funds for the Erie Shores Hospice Campus. In its first years of fundraising, Kids Curing Cancer forwarded its proceeds to the Patient Assistance Fund through the Windsor Cancer Centre, totalling $16,960. It also donated $15,326 to the Ronald McDonald House of Windsor,
$35,638 to the Fight Like Mason Foundation, and $10,371 to the radiation department for needed equipment. To date, Kids Curing Cancer has raised $86,517. Information from the Erie Shores Hospice Campus in Leamington notes it is a 10-bed facility that receives partial government funding and relies heavily on the support of the community to provide services of compassionate end-of-life care at no cost to the families.
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Elementary students learned cycling skills Bike training sessions launched as part of local active school travel initiative. submitted to EFP The WindsorEssex County Health Unit (WECHU), along with the Active School Travel (AST) Regional Committee, led an initiative encouraging more kids to walk, wheel, roll, and bike to school. With support provided through a grant from the Ontario Active School Travel (OAST) Fund, several activities and projects were undertaken in the last 12 months to create an environment
where students could safely engage in physical activity while going to and from school. The latest activity was launched last week, which involved the first series of CAN-Bike pilot training sessions with grade 4 and 5 students at King Edward Public School. The bike training sessions were led by CanBike certified educators from Bike Windsor Essex, who taught students about helmet fitting, basic bike
maintenance, rules of the road, hand signals, and general cycling safety. “Learning to ride a bicycle is a vital life skill that teaches children valuable physical and mental skills and helps them develop confidence. Studies show that children who ride their bikes to school arrive more focused and ready to learn than their driven peers,” says Lori Newton, Executive Director of Bike Windsor Essex.
Town of Essex Recognized for Lifeguarding Achievements submitted to EFP The Town of Essex has been recognized by the Lifesaving Society Ontario for lifeguarding achievements in leadership training and lifesaving programs, earning both the R. Bredin Stapells Cup – Per Capita Category and the Scarborough Cup for 2021. The R. Bredin Stapells Cup – Per Capita Category for 2021 is presented annually to the municipal affiliate with the largest leadership training program per capita and the Scarborough Cup is presented annually to the municipal affiliate with the largest lifesaving
program in a community with a population between 10,000 and 50,000. The Town of Essex ranked top 15 program provider out of over 900 affiliates. “2021 was a challenging year, and we are thrilled to receive this recognition from the Lifesaving Society of Ontario.” said Cynthia Cakebread, Manager, Recreation and Culture. “We have an incredible team, and we are thrilled to see them awarded for their hard work and dedication.” The Lifesaving Society recognized the Town with a trophy.
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The grant from the OAST Fund has helped unite key partners and parents across WindsorEssex County to prioritize health and safety for students and the community through AST. The project has provided direct support to more than 2,700 students across six schools through various AST initiatives such as assessments of common school travel routes to determine their safety for walking and biking, purchasing and installing nine bike racks, and offering six CANBike training sessions. The various initiatives in this project have reached a total of 35,000 students in 160 schools in the region through online resources raising awareness of the benefits of walking and wheeling to school, including increased physical activity, reduced traffic and congestion in school zones, less pollution, and better academic performance. “We are very happy to
have received the grant from the OAST Fund as it has allowed us to leverage the collective strengths of our partners to make active and safe travel to schools more accessible for our students in our region. We look forward to continue working with our partners to ensure that these AST programs are sustained and reach even more students,” says Nicole Dupuis, Chief Executive Officer at the WECHU. An AST Charter has been developed by the
Regional Committee and was recently endorsed by the City of Windsor and County of Essex. It includes a statement of principles that will guide community partners in supporting longterm sustainability of AST across neighbourhoods in our region. Once all of the grant-funded project activities conclude in June 2022, the AST Regional Committee will develop a sustainability plan to expand AST participation to other local schools.
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Co-An Park Committee inspects facility as baseball season starts, looks forward to Master Plan
by Sylene Argent On Wednesday evening, members of the Co-An Park Committee – comprised of individuals from the towns of Amherstburg and Essex – took part in a walkabout through the multiple-acre facility to inspect the condition of all its amenities as baseball season takes off. Co-An Park, located in McGregor, is home to several baseball tournaments and league play throughout the summer
months, in addition to soccer. Residents also have the ability to use its tennis courts, which are frequented quite regularly, Tina McAgy said, who is the Chairperson of the Committee. The annual walkabout helps the Committee pinpoint what needs to be done soon, and what needs to be done in the future, to help plan managing its funding of $40,000 per year; half coming from the Town of Essex and half from the
Town of Amherstburg, co-owners of the park. “I always feel our park is in good shape,” McAgy said. “We have a great manager who takes really good care of the park. He cares about the park. He cares about the kids at the park.” What is exciting for the Committee that oversees the park’s day-to-day operations is that the Town of Amherstburg and Essex are tasked with completing a Master Plan for Co-An Park that will look at current and future needs. This is being crafted after the Town of Essex completed a topographical survey last year. McAgy said Co-An Park does not have enough soccer fields onsite, and the fields there really are not regulation size. She said the Committee is working with both Towns, through that Master Plan, to get the soccer fields moved or to figure out a way to better fit them in the space available. She said the Co-An Park Committee wants the forthcoming Master Plan to take care of seniors in the community in providing them with a nice walking space, and things for kids to do, like basketball and ball hockey courts.
“There is really not a lot for kids to do in McGregor,” McAgy said, adding one of the top-of-the-list items would be getting a water park. She said the splash park has been on the Committee’s radar for years. To date, Essex has $240,000 set aside in a reserve for the project. Amherstburg will budget for it next year. “The Master Plan is trying to figure out a way to fit all of that at that park and keep everything accessible for everyone at the same time,” she said. Though it is early in the process, McAgy looks forward gathering public feedback on the park that has thousands of people go through it every year. “We have always said that park is kind of like a little diamond in the rough. It is a great facility with a great pavilion. It has a concession stand. We cater everything from weddings to Jack and Jills, to birthday parties,” McAgy said. “We should be proud of how that park has turned out and how it looks. We get compliments from [tournament participants who come from] all over,” McAgy said. “People are always happy to come to that park.”
4th Wall Music performs “Birdsong inside us” at Hillman Marsh
by Sylene Argent On Sunday, concertgoers were treated to a special outdoor performance at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area as 4th Wall Music performed its “Birdsong Inside Us” concert.
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Through the event, the musicians celebrated warmer weather by connecting music and nature, playing songs about, or inspired by birds, as real-life wild birds chirped in the background. The concert featured music played on the cello, oboe, harp, and flute. 4th Wall Music then performed the set at the Capitol Theatre in Windsor later that evening, capturing a second audience. Local classical musicians came together in 2013 to create a platform for presenting classical chamber music. For more information about the group, log onto 4thwallmusic.com