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Thursday, May 26, 2022
Vol. 142
Issue No. 20
Essex Firefighters participate in forcible entry, live fire training
A LOOK INSIDE Continued Essex Council meeting notes, May 16 PAGE 3 ______________ Windsor native tests his baking in Food Network’s “Wall of Bakers” PAGE 9 _______________ CWL Celebrates 100-Years of Community Service PAGE 10 _______________ Country Tales: Lazee G Ranch hosts farm tour in celebration of Victoria Day PAGE 15 _______________ Business update: several new additions move in, a few existing facilities get upgrades PAGE 17 ______________ & MORE...
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by Sylene Argent Obtaining and maintaining the skills to tackle large-scale fires, and gain entry to locked locales, takes skill. The only way to perfect those skills is by consistent training efforts, where procedures and protocols become second-nature. Once a year, the 60-plus firefighters with Essex Fire & Rescue take part in two
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specific training sessions that provide them the opportunity to hone in on specific skills needed to aid in an emergency. Last Wednesday, firefighters from Station # 2 participated in forcible entry training, where they used tools to gain access through locked doors that swing inwards and outwards. At the same time, Firefighters from Station # 3 participated in live fire suppression training, using the training structure located outside of the brand new, state-of-the-art Station # 2 on North Malden Road. Through the live fire training, Firefighters are able to learn fire behaviour as the training structure
simulates a house fire. The structure is a hub of education, as area fire departments, in addition to the St. Clair College firefighting program, have utilized the structure.
“We can go in and put out live fire conditions,” Deputy Fire Chief Jason Pillon said of the live
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Essex/County Councils approve mill and paving work for a portion of County Road 20 by Sylene Argent Last week, Essex Council and County Council each approved moving forward with milling and paving a portion of a County Connecting Link, County Road 20 – from Walnut Street to around Sunset Drive, by extending the 2022 Rehabilitation program. At its meeting on Monday, May 16, Essex Council approved the expenditure of $100,000 for the Town of Essex’s share of the project from unspent OCIF (Ontario Community Infrastructure Funds). Councillor Sherry Bondy thanked resident Shawn Mulder, who brought the idea forward, and Administration for investigating the idea seriously. At the February 22 meeting, Mulder approached Council about County Road 20 (King Street East) and the County of Essex Rehabilitation Program. He noted from Walnut Street to the connecting link, 100m east of Sunset Drive, this road is in need of repair. This road, he added then, connects to a project the County of Essex is doing this year, County Road 20, from the connecting link to Ferris Road. “Essentially, we will be able to get this project – that stretch – done for a third of the cost,” Mulder said then. On Monday, Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said he would have to vote against it, because “This is the annual attempt that is made in this Council to do an end-run around our budget process. It is a knock-down,
drag-out fight every year on where we are spending our scarce resources and which roads get fixed. This is another attempt to get another road cookie in for one of the wards at the expense of the other wards.” He believed supporting this request would put other projects already agreed to at risk. He said the road needs to be done, but needs to be decided upon during the budget. Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman clarified the reason this project came up is because the County of Essex was already planning to work on County Road 20 heading out of Harrow. “That is the reason it is important to do it now,” he said. Essex Director of Infrastructure, Kevin Girard, said there is a benefit in completing this section in conjunction with the County’s work, as the Town would save on mobilization costs and would also be able to take advantage of economies of scale through the County’s procurement process. “The County has agreed to conduct the work on behalf of the Town and share in the cost,” he said, adding it will be discussed at County Council on Wednesday. In a recorded vote, all Council members were in support of the motion, with the exception of Vander Doelen. On Wednesday, County Council discussed the matter. In the Report provided, it notes the County of Essex has
a contract for similar work immediately to the east of the subject area, and a willing contractor, it is possible and reasonable to extend the contract to include additional work. “Working with local municipalities in this, and similar circumstances, will continue to encourage and strengthen cooperation,” it notes in the report County Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services, Allan Botham, prepared. “Administration supports and recommends that the County of Essex extend the 2022 Rehabilitation contract with Coco Paving Inc., and invoice the Town of Essex the appropriate share upon completion.” The Report notes the total estimated
cost of the work is $211,000, plus applicable taxes, which includes an amount to account for the expected asphalt escalation costs. As King Street East is a Connecting Link, the Town of Essex will be responsible for approximately $74,000, plus applicable taxes, the County of Essex will be responsible for $137,000, plus applicable taxes. County Council moved to extend the 2022 Rehabilitation program to include the Connecting Link project within the Town of Essex to mill and pave King Street East, from Walnut Street to Sunset Drive , with the funds coming from the Roadway Expansion Reserve.
Essex Firefighters participate in forcible entry, live fire training... Continued from Front Page fire training, adding safety is always top priority. “Annually, we like to complete live fire training,” Pillon said, adding Essex Fire & Rescue’s public education and fire prevention tips are key to keeping families safe, in addition to working smoke alarms. Firefighters from all three Essex Fire Stations are rotating through this annual training. In addition, Firefighters participate in several other training programs throughout the year. Assistant Deputy Fire Chief Jacey Brockman has been busy bringing fire
education and prevention tips to grade three students at area schools, and a modified program for kindergarteners, now that things are opening up. Administration for Essex Fire & Rescue is also welcoming youth clubs and schools to tour the stations, where the young learners get to see the trucks and equipment, and get to use a fire hose. It is always the hope that youth will take the information they learned from these info sessions back home to their families, and implement those safety measures.
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Continued from Monday, May 16, 2022 INSIDE ESSEX COUNCIL NOTES... • 2022 Municipal Accessibility Plan received • • Supply and delivery of aerial platform fire truck, additional $52k approved • • Some construction on Essex Streetscape to be delayed to 2023 • • Council supports Harrow basketball nets in principle • & MORE...
By-Law to regulate use of election signs passed, permit will be required Council passed By-Law Number 2028, regulating the use of election signs for the Town of Essex. Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Robert Auger, said in July of 2021, Council received a report, overviewing all election policies and procedures coming out of the 2018 election. At the time, the idea to create a standalone election sign by-law emerged. “The rationale – and thinking – was that a more comprehensive standalone election sign by-law was needed in order to address what was felt to be some inefficiencies as far as the amount of
detail provided,” Auger said, adding the existing election sign provisions in the Sign By-Law lack details that were lost in the overall comprehensive bylaw. It was believed a standalone by-law, he said, would make it easier to communicate rules regarding signs during any election. The new by-law provides for more extensive definitions, and details requirements around the use of election signs, such as timing, placement, and location. It also includes a deterrence factor to try to prevent violations, an election sign permit and required deposit. Applications will be submitted to the Clerk’s Office for review and approval. The deposit $100 for ward candidates and $200 for Mayor and Deputy Mayor – has the potential of being returned to the candidate if there have been no violations regarding the Sign ByLaw. “The By-Law, as worded right now, gives the Clerk full discretion to retain some or all of that deposit, together with the discretion to revoke any permits issued,” Auger said, adding it also provides that violations have the potential to constitute as an offence under the Provincial Offences Act, including obtaining and placing signs without a permit. Councillor Sherry Bondy was happy to see the report. She thought the sign deposit fee was too low and that it should be included in the spending limit. Bondy and Councillor Kim Verbeek shared
concerns about the threeday timeframe after the election is over to gather signs. Auger said staff found other similar bylaws were between three and five days, and Council could provide direction. Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman put a motion forward to give candidates five days to collect their signs as an amendment to the original motion, which passed. Delegation of certain authorities during Lame Duck Period provisionally passed Council provisionally adopted By-Law 2157, temporarily delegating certain authorities during a “Lame Duck” Council Period. In the Report to Council, it notes the Municipal Act prohibits Municipal Councils from undertaking certain acts after Nomination Day in a municipal election, which will be August 19 for the 2022 Municipal Election, and prior to a new Council taking office under specific conditions. 2022 Municipal Accessibility Plan received Council received the report “2022 Municipal Accessibility Plan,” which presented plans to ensure persons with disabilities have the opportunity to participate fully in the 2022 Municipal Election process. The Report to Council notes the plan addresses how the Clerk’s Department will train election staff on providing accessible customer service to candidates and electors, outlines accessible communication methods, and provides
details on how to offer feedback to assist the Clerk’s Department in delivering an accessible election. Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman said the report went into great detail to outline accessibility measures for the upcoming election. Site Plan Control Amended for 1110 Ridge Road Council adopted Bylaw 2147, to amend the Site Plan Control Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Essex and (Upper Canada Growers) UCG Land INC, for 1110 Ridge Road. This will allow for the construction of two additional bunkhouses, warehouse, office space, greenhouse expansion, and ancillary parking spaces. The Report to Council notes on December 21, 2020, Council passed a By-Law to enter into a Site Plan Control Agreement with UCG Land INC, for the construction of two ancillary dwellings to accommodate the housing of farm help. This By-Law was subsequently amended in 2021, to accommodate the construction of the commercial greenhouse. The applicants have completed and submitted a Site Plan, Stormwater Management Report, and an Acoustical Report. Previously, there was concern in regards to the location planned for the two additional bunkhouses and the original setback to neighbouring wind turbines. As a result, the location of the proposed bunkhouses has been Continued on Page 5
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by Sylene Argent Report on election procedure of voting and vote counting received Council received the report “2022 Municipal Election Procedures for Voting and Votecounting equipment” for information. The Report to Council notes that on April 4, a By-Law was enacted to authorize the use of a paper ballot vote, using mark sense ballots and Optical Scanning Vote Tabulators for the 2022 Municipal Election. According to the Municipal Elections Act, when it comes to Procedures and forms, the Clerk shall establish procedures and forms for the use of any voting and vote-counting equipment authorized by by-law, and any alternative voting method. The Clerk must also provide a copy of the procedures and forms to each candidate when his or her nomination is filed.
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• That good old memory
I have always prided myself on having a decent memory. It seems, however, the older I get, the more I struggle to recall things the way I used to. Years ago, I use to be able to recall information that was talked about at a Council meeting years before, with ease. Now, I can forget about something I wrote just a few weeks ago. I don’t particularly think there is anything wrong with my memory, it is just full. I always found the idea of memory recall to be fairly interesting. When you think about it, it is kind of weird that we can completely forget about something, yet we can recall that happenstance if someone mentions some of the details. We get that “oh yeah” factor, and can then start to recall something we have completely forgotten about. It is also interesting how we can forget a detail, but we can pick it out of a multiple-choice list, if it is offered to us. What always really gets me is that I will have dreams that I will
completely forget about, but will recall them years later in another dream that continues on from the original. I will completely remember being in that place or in that circumstance inside that dream, but will forget those details soon after I wake up. We can mix details of our past, too. I have tried to recall things and swear it happened a certain way, but others insist I am wrong. The way we recall memory or detail is weird, too. Our brains can work incredibly quickly. We can recall information or details in a blink of an eye, without having to think about all those details chronologically, which would take much longer to sort through. In my mind, I guess that means communication methods are secondary to our thought process. I am the worst at remembering names. I heard a trick about thinking of someone else with the same name, be it someone you know or a character from a show, to kind of secure this new person’s name to memory. It works, if you actually
remember to do that when you meet someone new. I am also chronically guilty of walking into a room and forgetting why I went there in the first place, or putting things down – important things, like my keys – with zero idea as to where I put them. Even trying to retrace my steps can be a big blur. I always just blame that on having too much on the go, or on my brain, at once. Even better is when we want to forget something, and just can’t shake it, because it had an impact on us in some way. The mind can go blank when we are faced with some kind of emergency situation, too, which is typically counterproductive. There is a saying to never memorize anything one can look up, but sometimes we can forget just where we found that information in the first place.
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Farmers embracing technology, sustainable practices and direct-to-consumer sales - Census data shows transformation underway in agriculture -
submitted to EFP Canada’s farms are increasingly sustainable and hightech and they’re modernizing rapidly to adapt to the changing world. The latest Census of Agriculture data released by Statistics Canada shows more widespread use of sustainable farming practices, higher rates of technology adoption and renewable energy production on-farm, and a rise in direct marketing to consumers. The industry also showed resilience in the face of COVID-19 by maintaining, or even growing production in some sectors, despite pandemic and labour challenges. “We know that agriculture is a major pillar of our economy and will be a key driver of our post-pandemic recovery and this latest Census data confirms that,” says Peggy Brekveld, President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). “It also underlines the importance of investing in roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, affordable energy and quality high-speed broadband in rural Ontario, so that our sector can continue to adapt, thrive and support prosperity in our province.” The 2021 Census of Agriculture shows the following national trends: • Almost 65% of farms across Canada reported using sustainable farming practices like rotational and winter grazing, planting cover crops and using shelterbelts and windbreaks, up from 53.7% in the previous Census five years ago. As well, farmers are turning to more droughttolerant crops, like barley, which saw an increase of almost 25%. • Over twice as many farms report they’re producing renewable energy production compared to the last Census. Solar energy leads the way, showing an increase of 66.5% from 2016 to 2021.
• Farmers are using technology like automated guidance steering systems and high-tech mapping to increase production and stay competitive in the global market. • More farmers than ever are adapting how they sell, with direct-to-consumer delivery surging in popularity as a result of pandemic restrictions. One of the most disappointing findings in the Census is the ongoing and rapid loss of farmland from agricultural production. From 2016 to 2021, Ontario lost 4.7% of its productive farmland, which translates into 319 acres per day – up from the previous rate of 175 acres per day across the province. “Farmland is absolutely essential to our continued ability to produce food, fuel, and fibre for Ontarians, Canadians and the world, and once it’s gone, we can’t get it back,” says Brekveld. “That’s why we’ve identified farmland preservation as a significant priority for Ontario, and as we’ve been hearing from our meetings with election candidates across the province, it’s a concern that is shared by many people in this province.” National Census data also shows that more farmers are making plans to transition their farm businesses to the next generation, with 12% having a succession plan in place compared to only 8.4% in 2016. And for the first time since 1991, the number of female farmers has increased, rising to 30.4% of the farm population. The greenhouse industry continues to see steady growth, reporting a 23.2% increase in production area to meet consumer demand for fresh, locally grown produce. As well, consumer appetite for organic products has resulted in a 32% increase in the number of organic farms across the country.
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Continued Essex Council meeting notes, May 16, 2022 ... amended to be located closer to the existing bunkhouses to increase the distance from the commercial wind turbines. This still puts the additional bunkhouses around 120-meters shorter than the 550-metre setback requirement. Deputy Mayor Steven Bjorkman said Council would not allow wind turbines to be built closer to residences, so he would not support the motion as long as the bunkhouses keep getting closer to the wind turbines. Councillor Kim Verbeek also did not want to support the recommendation as is, as she believes the bunkhouses should be placed within the required distance from wind turbines. She was of the understanding that when the file came back to Council, the bunkhouses would be placed with the 550-meter setback. She said people who live in proximity have concerns and experienced disrupted sleep. When she read up on the issues, she said there were countries with a recommended setback of 2000-feet. Mayor Richard Meloche said it was his understanding that when Council adopted Bylaw 2146, amending Bylaw 1037, the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw for the Town of Essex, to permit the construction of two new ancillary dwellings to accommodate the housing of farm help, at the April 19 meeting, that Council asked for the bunkhouses be moved further away, eliminating the soccer fields planned, and that it would be approved, so long as the sound mitigation recommendations highlighted in the acoustics report were followed. Lori Chadwick, Director of Development Services, said Council previously approved the Zoning By-Law Amendment application. Attached to the application was the acoustic study. The zoning was approved. The file is now at the Site Plan Control process, where the location of entrances and exits, and number of parking spaces are looked at. The recommendations put forward in the acoustics Licence #1717051
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study will be added as part of the Site Plan agreement. This includes building materials and other mitigation efforts in order to support that reduction in setback between the dwellings and wind turbines. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen had no problem with the way it was presented. He noted when UCG agreed to move the bunkhouses closer to the existing bunkhouses to be further from the wind turbines, it impeded on the idea of adding soccer fields onsite. He suspected the sound of the wind turbines would only be heard at the bunkhouses a few times a year, due to wind direction and as he believes they are not operational all the time. Councillor Morley Bowman said he visited the site. He said there was a generator running outside of the original two bunkhouses and no sound could be heard inside. He said the sound mitigation measures they are using are working. When approving the motion, five were in support and two – Verbeek and Bjorkman – were opposed.
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Supply and delivery of aerial platform fire truck, additional $52k approved Council awarded the Request for Tender (RFT) for the supply and delivery of a new tandem axle rear mount aerial platform truck, in the total amount of
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Continued Essex Council meeting notes, May 16, 2022 ... $1,552,847,42, to City View Specialty Vehicles. City View Specialty Vehicles addressed all areas of the scope of the project as identified in the tender and submitted the lowest price, the Report to Council notes. During the 2022 Budget Deliberations, $1.5M was approved for the truck. After the RFT was issued, however, it was noted an additional $52,847.42 was needed. As a result, Council also moved the additional funds come from the Town’s Asset Management Reserve. Fire Chief Rick Arnel noted he spoke to four manufactures last August, and there has been a 24-percent increase to fire apparatus costs since those
initial conversations, and they are planning another seven-percent increase in July. In the Report to Council Arnel provided on the matter, it notes in the Fire Master Plan, created in 2017, it indicated the Town of Essex can provide fire protection with one, rather than two, aerials. The two aerial trucks the Town has now were manufactured in 1998; one has been decommissioned and the other is beyond its operational life expectancy. The new aerial will be housed centrally, at Station # 2 on North Malden Road. The Report to Council continues that through a provision of trade-in that was included in the tender document, there were no bids submitted for either vehicle. As a result, Essex Fire & Rescue will place one unit in surplus immediately, as there would be extensive costs to repair, and the second unit will continue service until the new apparatus is delivered. “We are very happy to be getting a new truck,” Arnel said, noting delivery will take a little while, around 60 weeks, as there are issues with getting parts. “We are ecstatic to be able to get this piece of equipment, and our team is more than ready to get a new piece of apparatus in the building.” Some construction on Essex Streetscape to be delayed to 2023 Council received an update on the Essex Streetscape and its schedule.
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Kevin Girard, Director of Infrastructure Services, explained due to the pandemic, the Canadian construction industry has been experiencing significant delays, especially for supply chain issues for essential materials, like water mains, sewers, streetlights, and electrical conduits. He said the Essex Streetscape would be a seven-month project, with no supply chain issues. “If we began construction in 2022, this would leave a significant amount of work unfinished through the winter, which could pose some issues with safety and accessibility,” Gerard said. “For this reason, Administration is recommending that aspects of the Streetscape be delayed to 2023.” The delay, he said, would likely make bidding more competitive and reduce construction impact to local businesses and residents. For 2022, Administration is recommending the ordering of all materials to be construction ready for the spring of 2023, if possible complete underground infrastructure that can be done this year, the Victoria Avenue road works and multi-use trail, and, if possible, some of the works for the outer limits of the project on Talbot, from Gosfield to Brien and from Maidstone to Medora. This work would be completed from around October to November, with the remainder of the work to begin in May and be completed in October of 2023. Councillor Joe Garon said residents and businesses in Ward 1 have been waiting to see what is going on. “It is disappointing, but I guess under the circumstances, it is probably the best way to go,” Garon said, adding he is happy to hear the Victoria Avenue works will proceed this year. At the June 7, 2021 meeting, Council authorized the additional expenditure for design and tendering services for the Victoria Avenue improvements, in the amount of $134,628.48, to Stantec Consulting as part of the Essex Centre Streetscape. The proposed scope of the engineering services for the Victoria Avenue corridor includes a multi-use path to be added along the north side of the road and to resurface the road from Talbot Street to Viscount Parkway. In addition, the watermain and storm sewer system will be reviewed to determine any required upgrades. Councillor Morley Bowman added it was an important step to allow residents and businesses to know when to expect construction, so they can move forward on their own plans. “This is something we have to do,” Mayor Richard Meloche said. “We have seen with our Harrow Streetscape project, how disappointing it can be not to have everything delivered on time to have it finished as we want to have it finished. To avoid any of that confusion and frustration, this is a great idea…we are just not going to get the supplies in on time. This gives us plenty more time to have an opportunity to get them
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Continued Essex Council meeting notes, May 16, 2022 ... in early in the next round.” While attending a walkabout at Co-An Park recently, Councillor Kim Verbeek was asked to reiterate that the Park’s Committee would like any lights, planters, and benches that will be removed from the Essex Centre Streetscape project area that will no longer be needed. Construction up nearly 100 percent comparing April in 2022 and 2021 Council received the Development Overview for April, which noted the total construction value, including all new and expanding commercial, industrial, institutional and residential developments that required a building permit totalled $22,451,700. This is up 99.9 percent from April 2021. In addition, the average sale price for a home in Wards 1 and 2 in April 2022 was $640,988, which was significantly higher than the $451,026 recorded in April of last year. The average sale price for a home in Wards 3 and 4 in April 2022 was $640,894, which was higher than the $564,415 recorded in April of last year. As-needed Contract Building Inspector approved Council approved an as-needed Contract Building Inspector from May 16, 2002 through to December 31, 2022; and further adopted By-law 2151, to appoint Dan Boudreau as a Building Inspector for the Town of Essex. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said this needs to be done to speed up approval
of projects. “We have so much work on our plates, so much coming, we need more approval. It is great.” “This is a good news story,” Mayor Richard Meloche added. “We just can’t keep up with all the building that is going on.”
Centre and Harrow. Bondy put forward a motion that Essex Council send a request to ELK to provide an update on an action plan for Essex, similar to the one provided to Kingsville. In a recorded vote, Councillor Morley Bowman was the only one opposed.
Council receives progress update on ELK Action Plan for Kingsville Essex Council received correspondence from ELK Energy that was sent to the Town of Kingsville to provide an update on its 2021-2022 Action Plan. The correspondence was a follow up to a letter sent in December, where ELK pledged its commitment to its customers, the residents and businesses of Kingsville and Essex. Councillor Sherry Bondy said it seems Kingsville has gotten more answers from ELK than Essex has. During recent meetings when reps from ELK approached Essex Council on its finances, Bondy said she was not allowed to ask questions about its asset management plan or about upgrades. “I have yet, in my whole term of being on ELK and being on Council, had an answer like this,” she said, referring to the letter to Kingsville that highlighted details about upgrades. She wanted to invite ELK to Essex Council to provide a similar list of details, like on how many poles have been replaced and what is the annual distribution asset inspections for Essex
Essex proclaims May 27 - June 4 as National AccessAbility Week Essex Council received correspondence from the Town of Essex Accessibility Advisory Committee’s Vice Chairperson, Lisa Wallace, which asked that May 27- June 4, 2022 be proclaimed as National AccessAbililty Week in the Town of Essex. Council moved the request. Councillor Sherry Bondy noted the Accessibility Advisory Committee will raise the accessible flag on May 27.
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fee for the two-year license period of $700, which was raised from previous discussions, based on feedback gathered through numerous meetings on the subject, to accommodate the need for an after hours call centre. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said this will be a work in progress and amendments can be made in the future if needed.
Council supports Harrow basketball nets in principle Councillor Sherry Bondy’s Notice of Motion, originally to be discussed at the June 6 meeting, was discussed as part of New Business. She asked Council to consider one of the basketball nets from behind the Water Department in Harrow be installed on the cement pad at the Harrow High School for youth in the area to play one-on-one and other games. She said there is a latchkey daycare that plays in that area. The cement pad
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Continued Essex Council meeting notes, May 16, 2022 ... is in fairly good condition. There is a skate park, ball diamond, and playground nearby. There is a gap for the things the older kids can do, she commented, adding some from the community are willing to donate to buy a net if needed. Director of Community Services, Jake Morassut, said Administration did not recommend doing that because of the unknowns surrounding the Harrow High School, which the Town recently purchased and is currently being assessed for its integrity. “What we don’t want to see happen is we get into a position where we have all these donations from the public, and then we have to rescind that and take them down later on,” he said. There are a couple basketball nets at the Water Department. They are on six-foot posts, so extensions would have to be added. Locates would also need to be conducted to drill holes to put the posts into the ground.
It could take two to three months to receive those results. He suspected it would cost around $1000 to get the inserts and cut the posts to meet the ten-foot requirement. Administration, Morassut said, asked that the project be pushed to the 2023 Capital Budget. Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Rob Auger, said there would likely be a premium adjustment to the insurance as well. The Town is looking into that. Council supported the project in principle to keep the project moving forward, subject to locates and budget options. NoM: Council supports installing accessible washroom at Kinsmen Fieldhouse At the May 2 meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy put forward a Notice of Motion, to ask Council to discuss at the May 16 meeting, to consider using funds from the Capital Project Council Contingency to construct/install
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an accessible bathroom at the Kinsmen Fieldhouse. At the Committee of the Whole meeting on April 25, Bondy said the organization leasing the former Kinsmen Fieldhouse, LIFE, could use an accessible bathroom to accommodate some of its members. She wanted Council to solve the issue and an action plan to address the situation. Director of Community Services, Jake Morassut, said it would cost around $15,000 to complete the upgrade. The Essex Accessible Advisory Committee spoke of the issue at a recent meeting, she said, and will audit all Town-owned facilities for accessibility. “It is 2022, and we do know that we rent out buildings to private individuals and private companies. That doesn’t mean we can’t work towards a fully accessible Essex,” Bondy said, noting some of the buildings may not be able to become fully accessible. Councillor Morley Bowman said he is sure what the Town has spent on the building over the past tenyears has not been covered by the rent. “It is a building we shouldn’t be using,” he said, adding when the ball diamonds are relocated, he is sure the building will be gone. The user of the building, he said, really needs it. “It is a soul-searching time. Do we spend more taxpayers’ [money] on a unit that probably should not be there, or do we keep going in the direction we are?” he asked. Councillor Joe Garon noted the building does house the electrical for the ball diamonds, which will be in place for a while. Any business, Deputy Mayor Steven Bjorkman said, has to be accessible. If the building is going to be rented out, the Town should have a policy to outline what businesses have to provide, he said. Bjorkman said he was in favour of moving forward with the project. Bondy challenged Council to visit the organization and see the value its services offer to its members. “We should be ashamed this isn’t a slam dunk,” she said, adding many of those members have difficulty with everyday tasks. “Everything they do is hard.” Bowman said the organization is doing fantastic work, but the building was never designed for that type of use. He said the Town can’t keep renting out old facilities and expect to meet modern needs. In a recorded vote, the motion passed unanimously.
NoM: instead of installing ‘No Dumping’ sign, social media campaign will be created At the May 2 meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy put forward a Notice of Motion to be discussed at the May 16 meeting, that asked Council to direct Administration to install a “No Dumping” sign on Dunn Road, due to repeat dumping at this location. Bondy said this has been a longstanding issue for a number of years. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen did not believe a sign would help the matter. He suggested instead a “Report Dumping” sign with a phone number. Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman said he would support conversations about a broader program that would look at getting the word out and costing if
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Windsor native tests his baking in Food Network’s “Wall of Bakers” signature dish. “Originally, [local producer] Jakob Skrzypa tagged me in a post last year when they were looking for applicants,” Mero recounted as to how he got involved. “I didn’t think anything of it and filled out the application and thought that was the end. Fortunately for me, a few weeks later, they reached out and had me do a few things before I eventually got to the test kitchen and then we filmed the episode which aired. It was really exciting.” Looking back, Mero noted that at a young age, cooking and baking was instilled in him, with food being the centre of all major events. Mero said as a lover of food, he learned over time the skills needed to cook and to bake, broadening his horizons to new dishes over time. In order to do so, Mero frequented the library to look at cook books. He also had magazine Windsor’s Bob Mero is photographed in the kitchen on the set of ‘Wall of Bakers’ as he is about to begin cooking. Photos courtesy of Food Network Canada
by Garrett Fodor When Bob Mero was imagining his retirement, he would have never thought it would include an appearance on the Food Network, being featured in a baking competition. Recently, the retired math teacher and Windsor native was featured on the Food Network series “Wall of Bakers.” The new series debuted March 28, with a new episode airing every Monday until June. It is a spinoff of “Wall of
Chefs.” In each episode, four amateur bakers battle through three rounds of competition to determine who will win the prize of $10,000. Mero competed on Season 1, Episode 8, released earlier this year. It begins with the first round, where the contestants are tasked with preparing a crowdpleasing dish, something they are known for, before having to use a pair of selected ingredients and lastly creating a dish inspired by another chef’s
subscriptions, where he garnered inspiration and ideas, along with recipes to try. He would go on to pass on his love of baking and cooking to his children. It is also a passion he shares with his wife. On the show, Mero prepared a Greek-style spinach pie, featuring spinach, lemon, and phyllo pastry dough. Mero laughed as he said he believes he is a better cook than baker. “Cooking actually is pretty easy, it is not complicated. Some things have a long list of ingredients, but you get everything ready in place and then it’s just quickly thrown together, so anyone can make any dish,” Mero said. “Having no training, myself and the rest of these amateur chefs sort of show what is possible when you put your mind to it. I’d encourage anyone thinking about it, to apply
for the next season if they think they have what it takes.” Following his time on the show, Mero is grateful for the support and information provided to him from the culinary bakers who judged the competition, along with having the opportunity to be featured on the show. Following his episode’s airing, Mero hosted a viewing party for his friends and family, featuring the same spinach pies he cooked on the show. As he reflects on the experience, he said he would not change anything about his time on the show or with the recipe he prepared. He continues to cook and bake for friends and family, while continuing to learn and try new recipes.
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CWL Celebrates 100-Years of Community Service submitted to EFP It took a year, but finally St. John’s Catholic Women’s League (CWL) was able to celebrate its 100th anniversary recently. The organization held its inaugural meeting on May 15th, 1921, becoming one of the first CWLs in the county. On Friday, May 13th, over 85 women came together to memorialize their centennial event. United in song and prayer, they participated in a mass at St. John the Evangelist Church in Woodslee. Following the service, Father Pio D’Oria blessed a commemorative tree
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planted near the front steps of the church. The CWL was formed in the 1920s to educate Catholic lay women for active leadership in all aspects of Canadian life and to provide hope and opportunity for new immigrants and those less fortunate. These principles continue today. Forty-year member, Tina Bendig, who often spearheads drives for socks or scarves and mittens said, “I do it because it makes me feel good, knowing someone is a little better off.” Bendig, Home Mission Convenor, has been active during COVID, sending out cards to parish shutins, bereaved, and ill. She said “it’s a simple, but concrete way to let members of our parish family know they are not forgotten. They are in our thoughts and prayers.” St. John’s CWL actively supports many charities, provides postsecondary scholarships to graduates of St. Johns, and is always ready to support any needy family. Following a shared meal in the Parish Hall, there was recognition of years of membership in the CWL, with presentation of pins at five-year intervals. The longest serving member, Colleen Chevalier, received her 75-year pin. When asked what she had gained from the
organization, she reflected back on her term as President. “I learned that participation is the means to a successful organization. You have to encourage members to share ideas and allow them to implement them. Our Bazaar kept getting better and more successful as a fundraiser as individuals added their ideas, like Rosemary’s Table and Dunn family meringue pies,” she said. On a personal level, she benefited from her membership by getting to know the wonderful women in the parish. She believes the CWL is still relevant today, as there are still many in need in the community. St. John’s CWL expects to be active for many years to come. Members will continue their work to uphold the dignity of all human beings, to encourage women to play an active role in their church and society, and to strengthen the preservation of Christian family life. As the bonds of COVID lessen, watch for increased levels of activity as they continue their tradition of service to others as expressed in their motto “For God and Canada.”
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Continued Essex Council OPP Reports - Multiple impaired drivers arrested this past weekend collision involving a single vehicle on Oak Street to EFP meeting notes, May 16, submitted The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police West, Municipality of Leamington. As a result of (OPP) arrested three drivers so far this Victoria Day an investigation a 25-years-old of Leamington, was 2022 ... Continued from Page 8 charged with: long weekend with alcohol related driving offences. someone is caught. CAO Doug Sweet suggested a social media campaign may be helpful and said Administration can come up with some ideas and report to Council. After discussions, Bondy amended her motion that Council ask Administration to formulate a social media campaign on no dumping/littering. This passed. NoM: Council to look at having Mayor/Deputy Mayor select EWSWA Board as top choice At the May 2 meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy put forward a Notice of Motion for discussion at the May 16 meeting, that Essex Council ask County Council to review its policies regarding the appointment of the Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Board to include one representative from the Town of Essex. Bondy would like to see someone from Essex at the table as the regional landfill host. Councillor Kim Verbeek agreed Essex should have a representative on this Board. CAO Doug Sweet said when selecting committees at the County-level, reps are asked to pick their top three choices. He suggested the Essex Mayor and Deputy Mayor select the EWSWA Board as a top choice. In addition, he noted the Essex Landfill Liaison Committee has eight members, two of which are on Essex Council. Bondy said this can be discussed in house, that in the new Term of Council, the Mayor or Deputy Mayor select the EWSWA Board as a top choice to ensure the Town of Essex has a rep on it. Notices of Motion to be presented at the June 6, 2022 Regular Council Meeting: • Councillor Joe Garon will ask Council to consider directing Administration to look into a means of better protecting public parks and Town-owned properties from graffiti and other vandalism through design strategies that minimize opportunity. • Councillor Sherry Bondy will ask Council to direct Administration to amend the parking by-law to ensure OPP can enforce parking regulations.
On Friday May 20, 2022, at 6:11 p.m., members of the Tecumseh OPP responded to a report of a motor vehicle striking a road sign on Tecumseh Road in the Town of Tecumseh. A vehicle matching the description and the driver were located in a parking lot nearby. As a result of an investigation, a 62-years-old of Lakeshore, was charged with: - Operation While Impaired- Alcohol - Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) On Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 10:52 p.m., members of the Lakeshore OPP along with Lakeshore Fire and Rescue and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision involving a single vehicle on County Road 42 in the Municipality of Lakeshore. As a result of an investigation a 20-years-old of Lakeshore, was charged with: - Operation While Impaired- Alcohol - Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) On Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 4:19 a.m., members of the Leamington OPP responded to a
- Operation While Impaired- Alcohol - Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) All of the accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on later dates. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute to the accused. Essex County OPP officers will continue to be on patrol this Victoria Day Long weekend for the annual Canada Road Safety Week campaign, the OPP will join national policing partners to conduct robust enforcement/education around inattentive/distracted driving, speeding and other aggressive driving, alcohol/ drug impaired driving, seatbelt compliance and other risky road behaviours. If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it immediately. Canada Road Safety Week is led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and runs from May 17 to 23, 2022.
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Newly designed flag to fly at Civic Centre for National AccessAbility Week The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee unveiled at County Council Wednesday night a newly-designed flag that will be hoisted at the Civic Centre on Monday, May 30, to celebrate National AccessAbility Week. The flag was designed by Kristine Verbeek and selected above other
designs by accessibility committee members from each local municipality and the County. It features the word “Accessibility” beneath a stylized figure in a wheelchair facing the right side of the flag, with a series of seven chevrons pointing in the same direction. “These chevrons symbolize the seven local County municipalities
moving forward with accessibility together, in the right direction, suggesting momentum, progress and action,” said ECAAC Chair Christine Easterbrook. “It is the committee’s hope that raising this flag will help to raise awareness about the importance of inclusivity and ongoing accessibility issues and activities in the County
of Essex.” The flag raising at the Civic Centre is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, May 30th. Warden Gary McNamara will be on hand as will members of the committee and County of Essex staff. Members of the advisory committees of the local municipalities are also invited to attend if they are not already participating in flagraising ceremonies of their own. The theme for this year’s National AccessAbility Week, which runs from May 29
to June 4, is “Moving Forward Together.” Red Shirt Day, a day of action for accessibility and inclusion, falls in the middle of that week, on Wednesday, June 1. Residents of Windsor and Essex County are encouraged to wear red that day and post pictures to social media using the hashtags #RedShirtDay and #RedForAccessAbility. The flag raising is just one of several initiatives that have been launched or will soon be launched by the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee. Others include: M u l t i - Ye a r Accessibility Plan: The County of Essex needs your feedback to assist in the development of the 2023-2027 MultiYear Accessibility Plan. The plan will outline how the County of Essex will prevent and remove barriers to accessibility, that people with various abilities may face when accessing our programs, services, and facilities. Your input is important
as we create this plan to continue to improve on our services to all our residents and staff. Learn more! WE Check The Trails, Phase Two: The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee worked with the Essex Region Conservation Authority last year and engaged the community in a crowdsourcing initiative to identify any accessibility issues with the Greenway trails. Trail users were empowered to report issues with an online form that was geolocation enabled. Phase Two launches in June and will examine other trail networks for accessibility issues. ‘No Barriers, No Problem’ Speakers’ Forum: The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is bringing in experts to speak about accessibility issues for a public forum beginning at 2 p.m. on June 27th. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. Stay tuned for more details.
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Amherstburg hosts The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
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George VI. Her Honour participated in firing a canon from the King’s Navy Yard Park, alongside re-enactment members, to start the event off. She enjoyed visiting with residents, took part in the planting of a tree alongside Windsor Indigenous storyteller Theresa Sims and Amherstburg Mayor ALdo DiCarlo. The Town of Amherstburg continues to celebrate all weekend long during the Open Air Weekends, while embracing British culture. Croquet in the park, children’s crafts, a Queen’s scavenger hunt, and live
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CLEC hosts Mayors’ Luncheon to connect members with dignitaries and potential future employers
Pictured is CLEC’s Executive Director Karen Bolger during the Mayors’ Luncheon last Wednesday.
by Sylene Argent As a way to further connect with area partners,
Community Living Essex County (CLEC) hosted its 16th annual Mayors’
Luncheon virtually last Wednesday, during what is recognized as Community
Living Month in Ontario. The event offered some of its clients a chance to share what the organization has done for them, such as job training through CLEC’s Career Compass program. It also allowed potential future employers the opportunity to find out how they can hire someone with an intellectual disability, and all the benefits in doing so. The Mayors’ Luncheon, according to Tony DeSantis, CLEC’s Manager of Community Relations and Resource Development, allows county mayors and community leaders a chance to become acquainted with the individuals the local organization supports, in addition to learning about CLEC’s goals and vision for the future. Board President, LaSalle Councillor Sue Desjarlais, noted CLEC is celebrating its 60th anniversary last year. Events like the Mayor’s Luncheon helps CLEC to demonstrate the value CLEC brings to the
communities it serves. Today, CLEC serves around 700 individuals with intellectual disabilities, and their families. It is also a large employer in the area, as its staff roster includes around 740 employees. “You make a profound difference in the residents with intellectual disabilities,” Gary McNamara said, who is the Mayor of Tecumseh and Warden of Essex County. “In many ways, you are a best kept secret. You do your work so well, you are often overlooked.” That work makes the community more vibrant and diverse, McNamara added. Through the event, representatives of CLEC’s partner organizations,
New Day – a self advocacy group, and Ensemble – a support agency for families, explained their role and impact they make on clients and the community. CLEC’s Executive Director Karen Bolger said the organization certainly had to get creative to deliver its services to some of its clients, due to the pandemic. This included implementing new technology for some of its clients to use. With the help of CLEC’s support, its clients get to live full, meaningful lives. For some that means employment or volunteer opportunities. CLEC ensures everyone truly belongs in inclusive communities, she said.
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Country Tales: Lazee G Ranch hosts farm tour in celebration of Victoria Day out and they have their own personal experience with the animals and the horses,” she said. “It’s a great experience for families and kids, because they’re going to learn. This is an educational event. They’re going to learn all about the animals, about the horse they’re going to have a little mini-lesson [on]. Hopefully, they walk away saying ‘that was great,’ and want to come back.”
by Maxwell de Liberato Families were able to get out of the house for a few hours on Sunday and Monday to enjoy a fun-filled tour of Lazee G Ranch, which was paired
with the kindest creatures. In celebration of the Victoria Day weekend, Lazee G Ranch opened its facility up to the public, allowing parents to bring their children to the farm,
Gagnon said the operations on the ranch are daily without exceptions. “The animals don’t know Christmas or Easter,” she said. Animals are fed and cared for day-to-day by a dedicated team. The grounds need to be kept up to standard, which she said is a full-time job in itself, often requiring 16-hours worth of work a day. “We want the kids to have a fantastic day. They need to know that
the animals, whether it’s raining, snowing, have to be taken care of,” Gagnon added. “We enjoy what we do. We put a lot of work into this farm. It has taken 30 to 35-years to get it where it is. My whole family helps out. We just want to share it with everyone else, because we’re in Heaven already.” Gagnon commented, noting after all this time and effort, she has no plans of retiring.
where they were able to view the array of animals, learn about them, and even had the opportunity to ride a horse. Those interested in participating were able to reserve their spot ahead of time, Brenda Gagnon said, who has passionately operated the ranch for a number of years. “[We did the event] to basically show off what we have, as far as our small animals, our viewing animals, our horses, and, of course, pony rides,” she said. Gagnon said this event was a good and unique opportunity to offer to the community as a family outing. “[Riding horses] is great for any stress release. The animals are kind and sweet. They come
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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on June 21, 2022, at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville Ontario. Description of Lands: 1. Roll No. 37 11 290 000 39000 0000; 1637 Road 2 East, Ruthven; PIN 75143-0088 (LT); File No. 19-11; Minimum Tender Amount: $53,814.98 Please Note: A “Notice of Property Standards Order No. CE631997” has been registered on title to the land in File No. 19-11 PIN 75143 – 0088 (LT) Copies of the Property Standards Order are available in the Tender Package and at the Municipal Office 2. Roll No. 37 11 300 000 03415 0000; Buona Vista Dr.; PIN 75144-0223 (LT); File No. 19-12; Minimum Tender Amount: $18,108.47 Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, availability of road access, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST). This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. A full copy of the tax sale advertisement and further information about this matter is available on line at www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or www.kingsville.ca or you may contact Vicky Sawatzky, Tax Collector, The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville ON N9Y 2Y9, Phone: 519-733-2305 Ext. 233
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Notice of Passing of Zoning Bylaw Amendment by the Corporation of the Town of Essex TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Essex has passed By-law Number 2150 on the 9th day of May 2022, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, which authorizes the Town to amend its general zoning bylaw, Bylaw 1037, when deemed appropriate by Council, when an Official Plan is in effect for the Municipality and such amendments to Bylaw 1037 is deemed to be in conformity with the Town of Essex Official Plan. Bylaw 2150 amends Bylaw 1037 to add a new definition and regulations for Short Term Rental Units (STRUs). Bylaw 2150 also adds a new definition for a Cabin and amends the definition of a Bed and Breakfast Dwelling and the definition of a Campground. A location map has not been included as these are general zoning amendments which apply to all lands located within the residential, agricultural, commercial, and green districts in the Town of Essex. In rendering their decision, Council has had regard to written and oral comments submitted and presented for the Public Meetings of June 21, 2021 and March 7, 2022. An appeal to the Ontario land Tribunal (OLT) in respect of the By-law may be completed by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Essex no later than Monday, June 13, 2022 at 4:30pm, a notice of appeal that sets out the reasons for the appeal and that is accompanied by the required fee as set out in the fee chart for the OLT by certified cheque, money order, or credit card in Canadian funds. Certified cheques and money orders must be made payable to the Minister of Finance. If you would like to pay the fee by credit card, please indicate this on the appeal form and OLT staff will phone you to complete the transaction – do not record any credit card details on the appeal form. And take notice that only individuals, corporations, and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal of the decision unless, before the by-law was passed, that person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council, or in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. Additional information on the zoning amendment and the associated licensing system can be found at the following link: essex.ca/STRs. Questions regarding the zoning amendment and licensing system, or requests for a copy of Bylaw 2150, can be forward to str@essex.ca. An open house to inform the public on the new regulations and licensing system respecting STRUs will also be scheduled at a later date. Dated at the Town of Essex this 19th day of May, 2022. Rita Jabbour, RPP, BA, Msc Manager, Planning Services Tel: 519-776-7336 extension 1112 Fax: 519-776-7171 Email: rjabbour@essex.ca
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Business update: several new additions move in, a few existing facilities get upgrades by Sylene Argent The downtown Essex Centre business district is always changing, with new businesses opening and existing businesses receiving upgrades. Here are some of the recent changes: • The Talbot Street Animal Hospital and CIBC both recently received exterior façade improvements. • Acorn and Oak Coffee Company is now open inside REC Health & Fitness, at 31 Arthur Avenue. • La Chapincita Resto and More will open at 6 Talbot Street North, once renovations are complete in the near future. This new restaurant will offer Spanish and Mexican cuisine. • Dollarama is now open at 13 Talbot Street North, taking up several units. • The Peacock Lounge has moved from 6 Talbot Street North to the Old Grand Central Tavern facility, 64 Talbot Street North. • Owned by Krista Sweet, Fate (Fashion, Accessories, Tanning, ETC) is located in the former Schinkels’ Meat Market facility, 68 Talbot Street North. A ribbon cutting was held with the Town of Essex on February 8. • The Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation is now located in Unit 6 in the plaza at 35 Victoria Ave.
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GIGANTIC COMMUNITYWIDE YARD SALE! - Saturday, May 28, 8am - 1pm. Willwood Golf & RV Resort, 11112 11th Concession Rd., McGregor On. Many Bargains. Please wear your mask, if possible. 18-1t _____________________
PERSONAL _____________________ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. O star of the sea, help me and show me that you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help in my necessity (Make your request). There are none that can withstand your power. “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.” (Three times). “Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands.” (Three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted to you. With grateful thanks. D.T.M. 20 -1t*
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PERSONAL _____________________ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. O star of the sea, help me and show me that you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help in my necessity (Make your request). There are none that can withstand your power. “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.” (Three times). “Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands.” (Three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted to you. With grateful thanks. D.D.
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• Owned by Lucan Martin, Cremation First Limited is now located in Unit 3 in the plaza at 35 Victoria Ave. • YQG Crystals & Higher Vibes Creations is open at 46 Talbot Street North. A ribbon cutting was held with the Town of Essex on April 2. • SX Vape is now open at 294 Talbot Street North, Unit B. • Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill is now open at 346 Talbot Street North, the former Crabby Joe’s Tap & Grill building. • Behaviour Essentials is now open at 8 Talbot Street South. It offers ABA services to Windsor-Essex. • On May 8, Robert Reid took over as franchisee of Essex Foodland. Long time store owner, Andrew Johnson, has moved to take over the Foodland store in Thornbury. • On Tuesday, May 10, a ground breaking ceremony was held to kick-off construction for The Grove Motel. The soon-to-be-built motel will include 28-guest rooms over two-storeys. It will also have a café. The facility is being built at 96 County Road 50 West in Colchester.
Mayor Richard Meloche offered congratulations on the development. “We are so happy to have this development here,” he said, adding an accommodation facility of this scale has been needed for a long time. The Grovel Motel, he said, will make a difference in the tourism sector in the area.
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submitted to EFP Two local Rotarians received prestigious international awards at the annual Rotary District 6400 conference held last week on Mackinac Island, in Michigan. Past President of the Rotary Club of Essex and Assistant Governor, Kim Spirou, was presented with the Rotary Zone 28-32 Donald MacRae Peace Award by Valarie Wafer, Rotary International Vice-President who was attending the conference. The award recognizes and honors an individual for outstanding achievement consistent with the ideals of Rotary as expressed in the Fourth Object of Rotary. “The advancement of International understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.” The individual nominated must be one whose life, mission, or work demonstrates outstanding achievement consistent with the ideals of the Fourth Object of Rotary International, and who has made an outstanding contribution to this cause through international humanitarian service. Spirou was recognized for her international
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With much love and appreciation for the wonderful parents and grandparents you are. To the world you are our parents to us you are the world!
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With love from your children Robin (Mike), Jeff, Kurt (Brenda) and Brianne (Matt) and grandchildren Peyton, Cole, Travis, Lincoln, Rhyder, Lane, Jersi, Chase and Austyn
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HARRISON, Clifford ‘Tim’ Archie- Born December 6, 1930 in Essex Ontario, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday May 19, 2022 at University Hospital Palliative Care, London, Ontario. Predeceased by his loving wife Juliet LeBoeuf (2016). Survived by his sons, Rick, his wife Sue and their dog Tessa; Rob; and Marc, his wife Karen-Ann and their children Paige and Annalise. Tim is survived by his sisters Betty Pellegrino and June Lippert. Tim was a proud banker working in the industry some 40 plus years. He held various positions throughout Ontario from Audit to Bank Manager and spent some time in the Credit Department in Toronto. He loved to golf and participated in many golf trips with his friends to Myrtle Beach. Travel was also something he enjoyed doing with Julie with their favorite destination being Portugal. In his later years he thoroughly enjoyed the monthly meeting with fellow banker friends for lunch at local restaurants. He always enjoyed a gathering of the clan, especially seeing his grandchildren Paige and Annalise. The family would like to thank the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital for their outstanding work and care. Funeral services will be for immediate family. Wareing Cremation Services, 346 Simcoe St., Tillsonburg has been entrusted with Final Arrangements. Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared at wareingcremation.ca
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FUERTH, Bernard “Chap”- At 94 years young, on May 20, 2022, we let our Dad and Grandpa go to reunite with his beloved wife, Barbara (nee Miehls) (2013) on their wedding anniversary. Predeceased by his parents Otto (1988) and Grace (1986). Chap is survived by his 7 loving children Cathy Chapman (late Rick), Karen Janisse (Mark), Linda Leslie (Gary), Pattie Boyle (Bill), Maureen Vlodarchyk (David), Bernie Fuerth (Mindy) and Laurie-Jo McDermott (Tim). He was a favourite grandfather to Jody (Mark), Jason (Holly), Jackie (Joe), Erin (Bob), Jessica (Jay), Matt (Alexandria), Kara, Erika, Adam (Lyanne), Leeann, Todd (Krista), Jake, Jami, Jaylen, and Brooklynn. He was also a proud great grandfather to Cameron, Ally, Parker, Carter, Téa, Lily & Alex. Brother of Mary Margaret Chevalier (late Ben), Paul Fuerth (late Marge), Pete Fuerth, Theresa Cox (late Art) and Mac & Teresa Fuerth. Brotherin-law to the late Don Miehls (late Laurie), late Joan Diemer (late Ron), Larry Miehls (Bev), Joe Miehls, and Den Miehls (Beth). He will also be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Chap was a faithful honourary member of Knights of Columbus Council # 4555 for 68 years. After 43 years of service, he retired from Colonial Tool. In retirement, he then became the best school bus driver making so many connections with his many students. He also coached and umpired baseball in Woodslee and served on the St. John the Evangelist cemetery board for 30 years. He enjoyed any card game as long as he won. Chap was a fierce competitor in anything he did, which included bowling, baseball and any euchre tournament he could compete in. Family meant the most to him, and he will be remembered for his quick wit, warm smile and big blue eyes. Visiting takes place at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Tuesday, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 pm, and on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at St. John the Evangelist Church, 1690 County Road 46, Woodslee from 10 am until time of Mass of the Resurrection at 11 am. Fr. Seejo John officiating. K of C prayers combined with parish prayers, Wednesday 7 pm. Interment St. John’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Essex Food Bank or Community Support Centre of Essex County would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
What’s Going On... MAY 25 ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - at 7:30p.m. at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club. Gardening questions & answers. No lunch. MAY 28 INDOOR YARD SALE at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St Paul Street, Essex, 9am-2pm. 519-776-7711. MAY 29 LASALLE NIGHT MARKET - at the LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road between 4pm - 8pm. Rain or shine. All are welcome! 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 JUN 4 OLDFASHIONED COUNTRY ENGLISH FAIR - 10am - 4:30pm at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, 1093 County Rd. 25, Essex. For info: 519-727-8811 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 11 COLCHESTER WALLEYE DERBY at Colchester Harbour from 6am - 3:30pm. Kid’s Derby from 9am - 11am. For costs and all info: colchesterwalleyederby.com JUNE 12 CTMHV FUN ON WHEELS Car show & auto flea market. Registration from 8am - 1pm. Starts at 10am for the public. at 6155 Arner Twln. RR#2. Info: CTMHV.COM 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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undies and they will be donated to St. Paul’s Anglican Church for their Clothing Cupboard. Keep up to date on our website www.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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On Sunday, May 29th at 10:30a.m., we invite you to attend the Divine Service of the Essex County District Masons. During the service there will be a memorial tribute to Don Wilson, who was a member of our church and a Mason. Our last Bible Study is on May 31st at 1p.m. It will continue in September. All are welcome to attend our discussion of the Book of Luke, led by Major Jim Hann. SA Cafe will restart on Tuesday, June 7 from 10am - Noon. Drop into the lower hall for coffee or tea and fellowship. If you wish to donate non-perishable items to our Food Bank, please drop off on Tues., Wed., or Fri. between 9a.m. 2p.m. Call the office at 519-776-4628 for information. There is a growing need in our community for our help, so your donations are sincerely appreciated.
Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news St. Mary’s Parish welcomes everyone to join us for a special Mass to celebrate our 175th Anniversary on Sunday, June 55, at 12:30 pm with Bishop Fabbro. Music, Mass, BBQ, Baseball Game and Historical displays will make your family’s homecoming one to remember. St. John’s CWL bursary applications for post secondary are available at the back of the church. Deadline is May 3. 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. For up to date news please visit our website at centralessexcatholic.dol for find us on social media.
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Trinity church will hold a bake and craft sale on Saturday, June 4 from 8am - 2pm. 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. 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.
Essex Retirees’ Club News
Card winners for Monday afternoon Pepper were: Gary West with the most points, Evelyn Vivier with the most Peppers, and Betty West with the low. Winners at the Wednesday Night Pepper were: Katie Starzacher with high score, Audrey Stanely with the most Peppers, and Charles Chevalier with the low.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
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.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church submitted by Sandra Lypps
All are welcome to join us for our weekly Sunday Service, at 11am. St. Paul’s will host a yard sale on Saturday, May 28, 9-2. A sit down pasta dinner is on Friday, June 3, 5-6:3pm (masks required while not seated). The next vendor’s market is on Saturday, June 11, 10-2. For more information about what is happening at St. Paul’s, visit online: www.stpaulstrinity.org, or social media. Call the office at 519-776-7111 (Messages are checked regularly).
Bethel-Maidstone United We will hold a Yard Sale and Bake Sale in the church hall on Saturday, June 11, from 9am - 1pm (no early birds please). Mask wearing is appreciated. All are welcome to join us to hear Rev. Paul’s message at 10am, Sunday morning. Our building is wheelchair accessible. The office will be closed May 30 - June 19. Regular days and hours resume June 20. Contact info is on the answering machine. 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
Antioch Christian Ministries Submitted by Karen Chaulk
Antioch Church, located at 455 County Rd. 34 W. Essex, invites you to join them for their Sunday Services at 10am Children’s Ministry Classes are available during service for ages 18 month - Grade 6, beginning at 10:30am. Youth meet Friday’s at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm). Young Adults meet every other Saturday at 7:30pm. For more information about other meetings and service times, please go to: antiochcanada.ca
Essex Baptist Church
Woodslee United 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.
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.
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
Necessary Upgrades Temporarily Reduces Water Treatment Capacity at UWSS Plant The Union Water Supply System (UWSS) is currently undertaking necessary upgrades to the treatment system at the Ruthven Water Treatment Plant. Part of the water treatment system had to be shut down in September 2021 for the upgrade to proceed. This work was scheduled for completion by the end of May 2022. However, due to current world wide supply chain issues, this work has been prolonged by at least 8-10 weeks. As such, the Ruthven Water Treatment Plant will be operating at reduced capacity until the completion of this work in mid to late August 2022. Each year, the warmer spring and summer weather is associated with a higher demand on the water system as families fill their pools, gardeners water their vegetables, shrubs, lawns, and people wash their cars more frequently. During hot summer months, water consumption within the UWSS service area increases significantly. One way to manage higher water demands in the summer is with the use of outdoor watering restrictions. UWSS would like to remind all UWSS water consumers that outdoor watering restrictions are in place each year starting May 1st and running through September 30th. More information on these restrictions are available at www.unionwater.ca/ lawn-wateringrestrictions/ With the expected summer high water demand, especially as we deal with our ongoing treatment plant upgrades, the UWSS requests that residents and businesses minimize their daytime water usage, particularly between the peak hours of noon and 6pm and also to avoid any unnecessary water uses. By working together, we can reduce our use of treated water during times when the demand for it is highest. This will help UWSS maintain a reliable water supply until completion of plant upgrades and avoid additional, more stringent water restrictions. For further information on the UWSS or to contact us, please visit our website at www. unionwater.ca. Sincerely, Rodney Bouchard General Manager Union Water Supply System.
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Local gymnasts complete a Level 6+ Ontario Championship submitted to EFP After two years of inconsistent training, Rose City Gymnastics has qualified 21 athletes to the Level 6+ Ontario Championships. These athletes represent families from Amherstburg, Windsor, Lasalle, Tecumseh, Belle River, Chatham, and Essex, and Lakeshore. Gymnasts from Rose City Gymnastics Club travelled to Ottawa last weekend to compete at the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Ontario Provincial Championships, for Level 6+. In order to compete at this competition, athletes had to qualify from previous qualifiers. The club is proud to share that all of its athletes qualified to participate at the 2022 Ontario Championships. Part of the competition was postponed due to weather and there remains some athletes that have yet to compete and will have to wait on the completion of the event before knowing their standing. Gymnast, Sara Fazekas, is the Level 6, Ages 15+, Provincial Champion while Sophia French received a special award for vault: Flight, Height, and Tight.
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Local Rotarians recognized by Rotary International... Continued from Page 18
Paul Clancy’s “Alarm Clock” Meteor
1951 Meteor owner never late for work.
It was two-tone green with spinner wheel covers, fender skirts, and cement blocks in the trunk to lower the back end. Twelve-inch dual pipes stuck out past the rear bumper, and the engine rumbled through Hollywood mufflers every time the driver stepped on the gas. It was Paul Clancy’s 1951 Meteor Victoria 2-door hardtop with the original flathead V8 and 3-speed column shift. He added a knob to the steering wheel so he could turn corners with one arm around his girlfriend, Jackie. The car had a push-button radio that Paul kept at 1050 CHUM to catch the latest rock ‘n’ roll hits including “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” by Jerry Lee Lewis and “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You” by Elvis. Paul used his car as an alarm clock when he first moved out and lived on his own. Terrified of being late for work, he slept in his car every night while parked across the entrance to the employees’ parking lot on Lakeshore Drive in Port Credit, Ontario. He was awakened every morning by his fellow workers blowing their horns and yelling at him to move his car. He was never late for work. While Paul still owned it, he carved his name and his girlfriend’s name on the steering wheel: contact@essexfreepress.com issuu.com/essexfreepress “Jackie and Paul.” They later got married. The car is gone but they still have each other.
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humanitarian service work in central America and West Africa. Her first foray into humanitarian service on an international level led her to Chinandega, Nicaragua where she participated on five District 6400 teams working with the Children of the Dump by providing educational & health services to the people in abject poverty. In 2012, Spirou decided to venture further into the international service world by leading Rotary humanitarian teams of her own to Ghana, Africa. To date she has organized six missions that included 114 Rotarians and other volunteers. She has raised just over $1 million dollars and invested these funds in projects in all six Rotary priority areas. To date Spirou’s teams have constructed/renovated several schools. She has also provided school uniforms for the students and textbooks for all subjects for each of the schools she has built. Spirou established a literacy project called “Pack for Success” which provides students with a new backpack filled with vital school supplies, toiletries, new clothing and a toy. Access to clean water is often scarce in Ghana. Spirou has raised enough funds to bore drill 35 mechanized wells and three bore drilled hand pump wells providing thousands of villagers with clean water for drinking, cooking and bathing. She has also constructed five sanitation facilities with flush toilets, sinks and showers further contributing to the health and well-being of those villages. On the medical front, Spirou and her husband Christos, a medical doctor, built a Baby Health Clinic and have provided 7,000 malaria prevention mosquito bed nets for pregnant/ nursing mothers and their children. Thanks to a partnership
with a local physiotherapist, Spirou has collected and fitted hundreds of villagers with orthopedic braces, canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs. Past District Governor, Neil McBeth received the Service Award for a Polio Free World which recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions to the effort by Rotarians to eradicate polio from the planet. This award is presented by the Trustees of the Rotary Foundation to a Rotarian who has been part of the PolioPlus Regional Committee and has been active in Rotary’s efforts to end polio for good. McBeth has helped to raise significant funds within D6400 for the End Polio Now campaign and has travelled internationally to participate in National Immunization Days to mass vaccinate children against the scourge of polio—a crippling and often fatal disease. Through its “PolioPlus” campaign, Rotary International has been a leader in the effort to eradicate polio since 1985. Only two countries in the world, Afghanistan and Pakistan, still have endemic polio and only five cases of the crippling disease have been identified this calendar year in those countries. The complete eradication of the polio is “this close” which would make it only the second disease following smallpox to be eliminated from the world. Since 1985, two billion children have been immunized and protected from polio; preventing 500,000 new cases annually. Five million people who might otherwise have been paralyzed are living normal lives thanks to Rotary International and its partners in the polio eradication effort, the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control, UNICEF and more recently the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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OFA identifies opportunities for economic growth in ag and rural Ontario by Paul Maurice, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture We’re now into the final weeks of the provincial election, and Election Day will soon be upon us. Many Ontarians have already had a chance to engage with candidates to talk about the key issues and how their parties would address them. That’s what the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has been actively doing. Even before the election began, we’d been taking time to meet with candidates from all the major parties to talk about the election priorities of Ontario’s farmers and rural communities. It provided us with an opportunity to voice our concerns and thoughts on agriculture and create increased awareness about the economic benefits that we bring to the province. We made a particular effort to connect with candidates in urban ridings because it’s our belief that building prosperity in rural Ontario brings prosperity to all regions of the province. My family and I farm in a rural area in northern Simcoe County, but I also represent farmers in Peel and York Regions. All three of these municipalities have a mix of urban and rural communities, and I regularly see how we can all benefit by even more distribution of economic development in Ontario. That’s the perspective I brought to the table when I, along with some of my fellow farmers, was able to sit down with candidates from various urban ridings in the months leading up to the election and have valuable conversations about the
issues that matter most. Investing in rural communities Those of us who live in rural Ontario have long known about the disparities in infrastructure and services across the province, and the pandemic has only served to magnify those differences. From farmers to our diverse food processing industry, the agri-food sector is a vital contributor to the provincial economy, supporting over 860,400 jobs and more than $47 billion in GDP annually. And throughout the pandemic, this sector worked tirelessly to ensure our domestic food supply chain remained viable with fully stocked shelves in grocery stores, at farmers’ markets and with wholesale providers. We know that agriculture will be a leading driver of Ontario’s economic recovery, but to keep the sector profitable and productive, we need strong and vibrant communities with the infrastructure to support growth. Ontario’s rural economy relies on properly constructed and maintained roads, bridges,
and proper drainage to support the growth and transportation of goods and services. That’s why we need investments into the critical infrastructure that will attract new families and businesses to rural communities: roads, bridges, affordable energy, high-speed internet, schools, hospitals, and community supports like childcare. Many rural regions of the province don’t have access to natural gas, a service most urban Ontarians take for granted. This translates into energy costs that are from 30 to 100% higher in rural, remote and northern communities – and if natural gas were available across the province, farmers, local businesses, and rural residents would save over $1 billion a year in energy costs. It took a pandemic to bring deficiencies in highspeed internet coverage into the spotlight. High prices and unreliable service put everyone at a disadvantage when schools, offices, services and even a lot of our regular shopping were forced to move online. Fast, reliable broadband is a necessity in today’s
world, and without it, rural Ontario can’t keep up with the rest of the province. Two other key elements in attracting people to rural communities – and keeping them there – are schools and hospitals. Quality education and health care as part of community hubs provide reasons for families and businesses to look to rural Ontario as an affordable, ideal place to work, live and invest. Creating opportunities for youth A topic that we heard about a lot in our meetings with candidates was creating opportunities for youth so they can build lives and careers in their communities. We know there are employment opportunities in the agriculture sector and in rural Ontario – in fact, there is currently a shortage of 29,000 workers and growing – so more needs to be done to promote agricultural programs and careers to our young people. That means prioritizing skills development and training throughout the value chain to help make it easier for employers
to find, train and retain the workers they need, as well as improved policies and strategies to draw attention to the opportunities in the agrifood sector. Labour is a key part of what we call supply chain resilience – the ability of the agri-food industry to keep Ontarians fed even during challenging circumstances. Without enough workers, that resilience becomes increasingly precarious and leaves us dependent on others to produce our food. So, it’s critical that Ontario’s policies and regulations ensure stability and prosperity in all aspects of the agri-food
supply chain, from fieldto-fork.
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