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WECAP presents “Xanadu” as its first production

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by Sylene Argent Over the weekend, the Windsor-Essex Community Arts Project (WECAP) presented “Xanadu” as its first production for the community to enjoy at the Masonic Lodge. WECAP, a new-to-the-area theatre production company, includes cast members between the age of 12 and 18, from all over

Windsor W and Essex County. With i origins in Kingsville, the its theatre company moved into t E Essex at the beginning of the year, j just a few months after being formed, to find a more centralized f area a within the region to meet. Bonnie Porteous, Chairperson of o the Windsor-Essex Community A Project, said the cast members Arts h have worked hard throughout COVID measures to put together C its i first production. The actors get t together to rehearse on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons, and typically spend around eighthours a week rehearsing through those two sessions. Twenty youths are involved in the first production, of which three of the characters were double cast, as there was a large amount of singing involved in this play. Double casting these

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“We all have a passion for bringing these opportunities to the kids, but also to the community to enjoy. We really are immensely proud of the high caliber of talent that we have.” - Bonnie Porteous Chairperson of the Windsor-Essex Community Arts Project

WECAP is also working with another group of 35 youths on a second production for the play, “Welcome to Underland.” The involved youths in both productions auditioned for the roles in the play, however, Porteous noted WECAP does not turn youths away, and tried to find them a spot in the show, if they can. “We really are keen on helping to develop and instill confidence in these kids, to turn them away would defeat the purpose,” she said, adding some of the youths may only want to dance or may not want to deliver lines. “We try to accommodate that as much as we can.” Porteous has a background in theatre and business. Costuming, however, is her real passion. As Chairperson of WECAP, she is responsible for many aspects of the theatre company. Kathleen Costa, Director and Vocal Director, is a local vocal teacher who is involved with various local theatre companies, and Becca Silvius is the Choreographer and Assistant Director, who has experience with local community theatres. We all have a passion for bringing these opportunities to the kids, but also to the community to enjoy,” Porteous said. “We really are immensely proud of the high caliber of talent that we have.” When individuals come out to enjoy a show at the Masonic Lodge, Porteous said the theatre is perfect for a show like Xanadu, as it emulates the idea of a colosseum.

parts also gives more youths an opportunity to take on a leading role. The actors of these three characters will get equal stage time over the two weekends the play is available. In total, WECAP scheduled eight performances of the two-hour show, with four to be hosted this Friday through Sunday. In the play, Porteous said, Greek muses come to earth to help inspire an aspiring artist in 1980. It features music by Electric Light Orchestra and from the movie Xanadu, though the stage production is more of a parody. “The intimate theatre style really works well with the interaction of the show. I think people will really find themselves immersed in it,” she said, adding some of the cast had to learn how to roller skate for the role. She added the youths are singing in three- and-fourpart harmonies, while dancing energetically. “The amount of work they have put in memorizing their own harmonies on their own time, I am so tremendously proud of them for persevering, and all through COVID and the lockdowns, which really threw us into a bit of a tizzy. They just worked so hard and have done so well,” Porteous said.

“The Masons have been so wonderful to us and have been very hospitable,” she said, noting those with WECAP are excited to offer this programing. “I am really excited for the Town of Essex to experience theatre,” Porteous said, noting many other communities have their own theatre companies, so it is nice for Essex to have one. “We really want to become a part of the community.” For more information about the theatre company or to learn about upcoming showtimes, log onto https:// www.wecommunityartsproject.com/

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Monday, May 2, 2022 INSIDE THIS WEEK’S COUNCIL NOTES... • Final summary on Essex Centre/Harrow CIPs presented • • Essex Fire & Rescue on track to meeting new regulations • • Municipal Waste Collection Services awarded to GFL • & MORE... by Sylene Argent Admin directed to stop the clock on new STRs On March 7 and 21, public meetings were held so Council could discuss, and hear feedback from the public, on possible regulations and Zoning By-law 1037 amendments meant to regulate Short Term Rentals (STRs) in the Town of Essex, in addition to possibly implementing a licensing system. As a result of those meetings, Council supported Councillor Jason Matyi’s motion to host an open house to allow people an opportunity to express their opinions on STRs and the Town’s potential policy and licensing program. The Town is proposing a series of regulations, including that a STR be permitted in a single-detached dwelling in a residential or agricultural district, one STR in a singledetached dwelling or dwelling unit be permitted in a commercial district, and also be permitted in a cabin in Green District 1.2 and 1.5. Also proposed is that an STR must be licensed through the Town of Essex, be a minimum of 100m from another property on which a STR is located when in a residential district and provide one onsite parking space for each two bedrooms, and not be in a Secondary Dwelling Unit. A potential licensing system, and a demerit point system to penalize rule breakers, was also introduced for Council to consider. Discussion on the matter continued on Monday evening. Essex Council heard from delegates Dennis Smith and Mike Piche in regards to STRs. Smith said he was representing a group of impacted property owners. He said the group approached Council last June, outlining issues that permanent residents are facing with STR properties in their neighbourhoods, especially the ones on the beaches of Colchester Village. Since that time, Smith said, means of correspondence from members of this group to Council and Admin attempted to provide public input towards creation of a comprehensive by-law regulating STR operators. He said members of his group did not speak at a public meeting hosted in March on the matter, however, they participated in one-on-one meetings with members of Council. He thanked members of Council for taking the time to meet with them to discuss the main issues. He said there are six main issues: density and saturation, grandfathering existing properties, parking chaos, absentee ownership with no control of the bad behaviour of renters, property conditions and deficient structures, and the significant cost that will be incurred to enforce regulations and by-laws. At the April 19 Council meeting, Matyi put forward a Notice of Motion, to be discussed at the May 2 meeting, that asked Council to direct Administration to provide that all licence applications to operate STR properties established after May 2, 2022 require the owner of the STR to either be living in or on the property which is their primary residence or be within 100metres of the property in their primary residence in order to be considered for a licence to operate a short term rental unit in a residential (R) zoned property. Speaking to Matyi’s motion, Smith said in February Windsor introduced a new regulation that limits the operation of STRs to primary dwellings only. He and his group support Matyi’s Notice of Motion as it will allow the

Town to get a handle on how many and where the STRs are operated in the municipality. “In the long run, it will encourage local ownership of rental properties, rather than out-of-town investors in it for the money,” Smith said, encouraging Council to pass Matyi’s motion, or what he called an acceptable alternative. Piche called this issue a critical matter concerning all homeowners in the Town of Essex. He said he and his wife have enjoyed their home in Colchester for 22-years. Recently, he said the environment has changed because of STRs. “These fundamental changes to this area could affect our quality of life and limit the quiet enjoyment of our property,” Piche said. He was dismayed to learn Essex does not have a by-law in place yet, and also had concerns about grandfathering. In his opinion, STRs should not be allowed in a strictly residential neighbourhood. Council, he said, has heard from STR owners, who believe in their product and managing their property. He asked if those on Council would want to live next to a house, or houses, where unknown neighbours arrive each weekend, often having late night celebrations, who walk on your property, pick you flowers, or park on your lawn. “If this situation is left to grow without control, the socalled silent majority could and will be affected,” he said. He also wanted Council to vote in favour of Matyi’s Notice of Motion. Matyi said he put forward the motion because he believes the saturation levels of STRs in Colchester is high, and because he said there may be an influx of potential buyers from Windsor, since the City recently passed its own regulation. Lori Chadwick, Director of Development Services, said Administration has drafted a Short Term Rental ByLaw, which was presented to Council on March 7. She said staff understands there is concern with a potential influx of new STRs. Existing STRs also have to be recognized in the municipality, as they are not prohibited or permitted because they do not exist in the Town’s Zoning By-Law. One of the potential solutions to address potential new STRs, she said, is to prepare a new zoning by-law amendment that would only recognize existing short term rentals, and would allow staff to license the ones that are existing. Then, the Town could collect the data on the existing short term rentals, they could be licensed, and under the licensing system that was presented back in March, the Town could have the ability to enforce certain aspects of that license, from parking to fire inspections to location of the bonfires to ownership information. In December, Admin was directed to prepare a Zoning By-Law Amendment to allow new STRs. Because of the change in direction, she was looking for a new direction from Council. She would like to hold an open house in the future to further communication with residents and operators on the matter. Between by-law enforcement and OPP, the Town could issue orders, and fines, through a demerit system, for repeat offenders, and possibly revoking of the license. She suggested amending the zoning amendment on the issue that is already prepared and remove the verbiage Continued on Page 5

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It is exciting to see the list of fairs and annual outdoor events planned for the summer ahead, after twoyears of many being cancelled, or modified greatly, due to the pandemic. Not only is that exciting because community members will, once again, get to enjoy those festivals, but families and friends who live out-of-town will likely use those event dates to return to the area to visit. I think we often underestimate just how important human connection can be and how it contributes to making a community what it is. I am also excited to see the return of live music. One of the very few things in life I thoroughly enjoyed was going to concerts, and I hope I can do that again in the near future. I loved going to concerts so much, I went to a few on my own, when I couldn’t find anyone else to go with me.

And honestly, they ended up being some of my favourite concerts to go to, because I didn’t have to worry about anything. I was able to give my complete focus to the music and not have to worry if those I went with were enjoying themselves, too, or where they may have wandered off to. Once, I went to see Alice Cooper at the Colosseum on my own. My friend generously picked up a second-row ticket for me to enjoy. Heck yeah. I was excited. She couldn’t make the concert and was upset about it, but offered to get a ticket for me when she was picking up tickets for other events. A bouncer there that night seemed concerned, when he saw me sitting alone, asking if I was there alone and if I would be okay. It was sweet. Yes, that was likely my seventh time seeing Alice, and I was pumped. She is a great friend, and has been my concert buddy for years. She is the perfect person to go with,

because we enjoyed live music the same way. We had gone to grade school together; she being the girl who liked The Beatles, and me, the girl who liked Queen. So, it was destiny the two of us, with our taste in obviously great music, would turn into friends. Our friendship really took off in our college years, and we spent a lot of time together, often going to concerts whenever one came through town; even if neither of us were big fans, just for the experience and say we saw it. Here’s to hoping for plenty of opportunity to see more live events in the future; near and distant. It has been so long since I have been excited about anything, I almost forgot what it feels like.

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regulate its internal temperature through sweating, infants and younger children do not yet have fully formed body cooling systems and are affected by the sudden rise in heat even more so than their adult counterparts. Most often, these fatalities are accidental. The American-based KidsandCars.org states that 56 per cent of all child hot car deaths were a result of being unknowingly left in the vehicle, while an additional 26 per cent of children gained access to the vehicle on their own. Prevention Tips Often, incidents like these occur due to simple forgetfulness owing to the child not being in the parent or guardian’s line of sight. As such, it is important to take deliberate steps to ensure an accident like this will not happen on your watch. Get into the habit of leaving an item you cannot do without — a wallet, a cell phone, a scan card — in the back seat with your child. A common aggravating factor lies in a change of routine. A parent or guardian who is used to leaving home and heading straight for work may forget that it is their day to leave their child at daycare, for instance. Lapses in memory can happen too easily in such circumstances, though apps exist that can send a reminder to your phone to check the backseat once you’re out of range of your vehicle’s Bluetooth system.

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Essex Council Notes for Monday, May 2... Continued from Page 3 about any new STR, and bring it to Council during a special meeting on Monday, May 9 to pass the zoning bylaw amendment. This would stop the clock on any new STR, from being established. Then, during the regular meeting on May 16, Council will have the option to pass the short term licensing by-law fully. Chadwick said Admin continues to recommend STRs be allowed in commercial, ag, or green districts. Staff can then set a date for when a license must be obtained. If Council has an appetite, later on, could review and open up for new licenses, by ward or municipal-wide. Matyi said Chadwick’s suggestion did capture the spirit of his motion. Rita Jabbour, Manager of Planning, said the proposed by-law recommends 100m between STRs in residential districts. With the discussion held Monday, she said this would be taken out, because, with the new recommendation, only existing STRs will be recognized and a distance requirement cannot be stipulated because they are existing. Councillor Sherry Bondy said she is worried how it will be enforced, and does not want that to fall on OPP. She said a hard approach needs to be taken on enforcement and licensing. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen noted many on Council have been working on the file for more than a year. He added while his motion is a good idea, it is half-a-year too late. He is in favour of having STRs, but controlling them. After discussion, Matyi withdrew his motion, and Admin will host a special Council meeting on May 9 to introduce the amendment, then further consider passing the by-law at the May 16 meeting.

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Matyi thanked Administration for the solution. Final summary on Essex Centre /Harrow CIPs presented Essex Council received Economic Development’s Report, “Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Essex Centre and Harrow Final Summary.” In the report, it notes the Town of Essex CIP plans were created in 2012 to stimulate private sector investment through municipal incentive-based programs, offering a variety of grant programs for eligible property owners to invest in façade improvements, new signage, and building renovations and improvements. Funding for CIP programs in Essex Centre and Harrow expired at the end of 2021. Funds are now, instead, being streamed into the streetscape projects in both project areas. The Colchester & County Road 50 CIP Program will not expire until 2027, and has an approved budget of $50,000 for 2022. The report outlines the Community Improvement Plan funds provided from 2012 to 2021 in Essex Centre and Harrow totaled $1,690,552; with $721,765.95 going through Essex Centre’s program and $968,786.05 through Harrow’s program. Councillor Sherry Bondy said it is exciting to see the funds funnel through the programs, and that has paired nicely with the streetscapes. Private investment is coming to Harrow, she added. “People are now talking about downtown Harrow and how beautiful it looks,” Bondy said, adding Harrow’s CIP was built out of its strategic plan dating back to 2010 and 2011. “It has been a great program.” Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman thanked Town Policy Planner Jeff Watson for the work he completed on this file. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen noted the intention of the program was to always be temporary to revitalize the downtown areas after the 2008/09 economic trainwreck, when many units were boarded up and empty. He said it served its purpose.

Essex Fire & Rescue on track to meeting new regulations Essex Fire Chief Rick Arnel provided information to update Council on the new regulations under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (FPPA) related to new requirements for mandatory training and certification for firefighters.

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Essex Council Notes for Monday, May 2... Continued from Page 5 The Report to Council notes the new legislation identifies the fire protection service that the municipality is providing, and sets out the minimum training certification standard that the fire department needs to provide that service. Municipalities have until July 1, 2026 to determine the level of service provided by the municipality and train firefighters to that appropriate level of service, he said. “For the Town of Essex, I can say our team is phenomenal,” Fire Chief Rick Arnel said. Currently, Essex Fire & Rescue has 62 suppression personnel, with 30 being grandfathered in and 17 certified with the National Fire Protection Association’s 1001 Levels I & II compliance, four are non-certified, and there are 11 recruits. The new recruits wrote their exams and completed practical testing on April 30 and May 1 and are awaiting results. Pending all recruits pass their exams, Essex Fire & Rescue firefighters will be 94 percent certified/ grandfathered to NFPA 1001 II standard. The four firefighters non falling in that category will be provided an opportunity to complete this training, if they choose to do so, by July 1, 2026 to be able to obtain certification. Arnel said these individuals have four-years to get certified, and Admin will have a conversation with those individuals to see if anything can be done to help them get certified. “We’ve got a lot invested in our people, and we don’t want to lose anybody,” he said.

In addition, he said, all officers have to be certified. Three individuals over the weekend wrote their fire service instructor course. Hopefully, by the end of the year, all officers will be certified to Officer I and all District Chiefs will have Officer II, exceeding the current legislation. It adds municipalities offering technical rescue operations are to be certified by July 1, 2028; which include Essex Fire & Rescue’s Ice/Water Rescue team, which will continue training with the entire team to be certified under NFPA 1006 “Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Qualification” to comply with the legislation. “I can assure you, Council believes that through you and through your team, that you have done things very professionally, and we are very proud of the fact that we have a fire department that represents us so well,” Essex Mayor Richard Meloche said. Supply and application of maintenance stone awarded Council awarded the Request for TenderSupply and application of Maintenance Stone 2022 to Jeff Shepley Excavating in the amount of $190,000, including nonrefundable Harmonized Sales Tax. The Report to Council notes as part of the maintenance program, the Town must seek a qualified contractor for the supply and application of 100 percent crushed dolomite stone, and the material shall meet the requirements of the Ontario Provincial Standard Specification (OPSS) 1010, material specifications for Granular “M” material and

shall have a minimum bulk relative density of 2.7. Jeff Shepley Excavating submitted the lowest bid and was the previous supplier for the same maintenance stone with satisfactory services. Administration will utilize the unit price to supply a quantity of maintenance stone to not exceed the $190,000. Amendments to Procedural By-Law for electronic participation in meetings to be considered May 16 Council directed Legislative Services to rework the Procedural By-Law with amendments with respects to hosting electronic meetings, based on Council suggestions made, and that it come back for Council consideration on May 16. Robert Auger, Director of Legislative Services/ Clerk, explained the Town of Essex was expected to terminate the COVID State of Emergency that was declared in March of 2020. In the Town’s Current Procedural By-Law, he noted, it outlines rules in regards to participation in electronic meetings that take place outside a declared State of Emergency: Council meetings must have a quorum of its members meeting in-person for open meetings, up to three Council members can participate electronically to facilitate personal emergency or temporary extraordinary situations, closed Council meetings must be 100 percent inperson, and committee meetings must be in-person only. Council could amend the Procedural By-Law. Auger asked Council

how it would like to proceed. Any changes could be made, then presented to Council at the May 16 meeting for adoption. Even if Council wanted to support the status quo, Admin recommended allowing delegations to attend electronically. Auger noted Admin has been preparing the Council Chambers at the Essex Municipal Building to accommodate a regular meeting of Council, with the possibility of in-person delegates. It was also recommended that the live-streaming of Council meetings be a permanent element going forward, and that Admin be directed to review and bring forward recommendations relating to livestreaming committee meetings for the next Term of Council. Councillor Kim Verbeek said she supported as much flexibility for delegates as possible. With closed meetings being typically short, she wondered if they could take part electronically to save mileage expenses. She is anxious to get back in-person. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen is eager to get back to in-person meetings, but is glad to see the interest from the public who watch the livestream meetings from home. He believes meeting electronically for closed meetings may be okay for some of the quicker, less contentious meetings, but interaction between Councillors will be missed. Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman said if someone cannot get to the meeting, they should count as quorum if they participate electronically. Closed Council meetings should also be open to the electronic option, if

needed. Committees, he said, will have more cost to livestream. That should be reviewed with the new Council. Flexibility should be given to delegates. Councillor Sherry Bondy said special and regular meetings should be livestreamed. She does not believe electronic participation of Council members should be allowed if they are out-ofcountry for several months as that would not be fair to residents. CAO Doug Sweet

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Consulate of Mexico in Leamington. The organization started an entrepreneur program for Mexican women living in Windsor-Essex to provide them with the basics of starting and growing a business. The program is in collaboration with the Thunderbird School of Global Management at the University of Arizona and the Consulate of Mexico in Phoenix. “The Government of Mexico welcomes the opportunity to join efforts with the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre a division of Invest Windsor-Essex to develop and strengthen initiatives to support small business, especially women entrepreneurs in the region. This collaboration allows us to combine resources to better serve the Mexican community that has made Windsor-

Essex their home and place of business, contributing with the creation of jobs and opportunities,” said Vanessa Calva Ruiz, Consul of Mexico, Consulate of Mexico Leamington. During this pilot, the women completed the DreamBuilder Course online to learn the foundation for starting a business. Topics included planning, marketing, pricing, management, setting goals and more. The Consulate provided support to both start-ups and growing businesses

throughout the program and also provided mentors and professionals in all areas of expertise to help them develop their business plan. The partnership with the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre has expanded the pilot program to provide further resources, workshops, platforms and activities to promote women’s entrepreneurship in Windsor-Essex.

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Essex Council Notes for Monday, May 2... amendments. For the May 9 special meeting regarding STRs, as the amendments to the by-law will come later, a quorum would be needed in-person. Those participating electronically would not count towards quorum, but their votes would count. Municipal Waste Collection Services awarded to GFL Council awarded the Request for Proposal for Municipal Waste Collection Services to GFL Environmental Inc. (“GFL”) for a two-year period, commencing May 2, and directed Administration to return with the appropriate by-law for Council’s consideration to approve entering into an agreement for the provision of Municipal Waste Collection Services.

Council also supported that the actual overage for the period of eight-months (May 1 to December 31, 2022) will be funded from the Garbage Levy Reserve and that the Garbage Levy be adjusted in the next fiscal budget to fund any deficit and subsequent rate increases. The Report to Council noted the Town of Essex provides Waste Collection Services consisting of refuse collection and organics collection. In 2015, the contract to provide these services was awarded to Windsor Disposal Services Ltd. (now owned by GFL Environmental Inc). The initial term of the contract was then extended as an option under the contract for an additional twoyears, and it was further

extended to December 31, 2021 with the same terms and conditions. Since January 1, 2022 the existing contract has continued on a month-tomonth basis. The only request for proposal received was from the proponent/existing supplier. The estimated yearly cost of the contract is $945,146 and is subject to an annual price adjustment clause. This estimated yearly cost of the contract represents a significant increase as the 2022 budgeted annual cost of the contract for the services provided by GFL is approximately $880,000. This would mean an estimated budget overage for the period of 8 months of $44,000, to be funded

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from the Garbage Levy Reserve, the Report notes. Council asks County to review school safety zone for Colchester North Council passed Councillor Kim Verbeek’s motion to have Essex Council request the County of Essex move forward on a school safety review of Colchester North Public School for a safety zone. Council ends COVID State of Emergency Essex Council terminated the local State of Emergency for COVID in accordance with Emergency Management and Civil Protection. Council proclaims May 4 as International Firefighters Day Essex Council passed a request to consider proclaiming May 4 as International Firefighters Day, as they dedicate their lives to protect life and property. The proclamation notes it is a way to recognize the sacrifices firefighters make, including the risk of the ultimate sacrifice of a firefighter’s life. World Ocean Day proclaimed for June 8 Essex Council moved the request from Nature Canada, asking the Town

of Essex to proclaim World Ocean Day on June 8. Notice of Motion: 73’s gateway signs approved At the April 19 meeting, Mayor Richard Meloche presented a Notice of Motion for the May 2 meeting, asking Council to consider directing Administration to develop insertable gateway signage for the five Essex Centre gateway signs to recognize the Essex 73’s 50th anniversary and being the “winningest Junior ‘C’ Franchise in Ontario.” Director of Corporate Services, Jake Morassut, presented a concept design the Town worked on with the team, each costing

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$110. Council moved the motion. Notice of Motion: update on sanitary sewage and stormwater capacity discussed At the April 19 meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy presented a Notice of Motion for the May 2 meeting, that requested Council request from Administration an updated sanitary sewage and stormwater capacity report for all wards in the Town of Essex. Bondy said the municipality is growing, which is fantastic.

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Planning on running for Council? Here’s some of what you need to know by Sylene Argent Those wishing to run for a council position for a regional municipality in the upcoming fall election were able to attend a virtual information session last Thursday evening to learn the ins and outs – and the dos and don’ts – regarding not only the rules and procedures of campaigning, but what is expected of a local representative. The information session also provided information for those thinking of registering as third-party advertisers or running for school board positions. “Municipal government is the most responsive and accountable level of government, and it is so important we have people who, like all of you, are willing to contribute your time and talents to our community,” Mary Birch, Director of Legislative and Community Services/Clerk for the County of Essex, said as the event emcee. Birch noted Windsor and Pelee are singletier municipalities. The seven municipalities in the County of Essex are part of a two-tier municipal governance system, where the Mayors and Deputy Mayors of Leamington, Kingsville, Lakeshore, Essex, LaSalle, Tecumseh, and Amherstburg sit on County Council, and govern over County matters, in addition to municipal issues. Those elected to County Council, amongst themselves, elect a Warden and Deputy Warden, head positions for this decision-making table, for the four-year Term of Council. Carol Sauve and Caitlin Reddick, both Municipal Advisors for the Ministry of

Municipal Affairs and Housing, provided a plethora of information to the potential candidates during the information session. In addition, election officials from the seven county municipalities, the City of Windsor, and Pelee Island, were on hand to further answer any questions that may have arisen during the session, as each municipality may have different rules or regulations candidates need to follow. The information session was recorded and will be posted to the We Vote 2022 election page on www.countyofessex.ca, in addition to other helpful links. The Power Point presentation will also be available on the website to help guide future candidates through the election. Some of the key bits of information provided for those thinking of running for a municipal council position over the nearly two-hour session include: • Nominations open May 2 (some municipalities may require candidates to register in person, including Essex) • Nomination Day is August 19, between 9am and 2pm • Candidates must complete Form 1 (the nomination paper) and submit it to the Clerk with the fee ($200 for head of Council, $100 for other Council positions) • Nominations must also be endorsed by 25 people, using the Form 2 Endorsement of Nomination from (by those eligible to vote). • Withdraws from the election must be filed with the Clerk’s Office in writing before Nomination Day closes Continued on Page 26

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Getting the capacity info, she added, is important. She doesn’t know what the capacity is, and was not sure if any information is available on that. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen thought drinking water should be added to the list. Director of Infrastructure, Kevin Girard, said it is a complicated question as there are multiple components. He said when a sewage facility reaches 85 percent capacity, an Environmental Assessment to start an assessment for upgrade is prepared. He said none of the Town’s municipal sewage systems meet that requirement. The Town has completed a sanitary model of the Colchester system, Harrow system, and Ward 1, with an associated study on capacity for conveyance, which assesses trunk sewers. The town has a storm sewer model for Harrow and Ward 1. The Southwest Storm Sewer EA is fully calibrated and is an active model. Any development proposal is required to conduct a functional servicing report, outlining the level of services a development will require, Girard said. Any upgrades required as part of a development are also assessed and studied. Administration, he said, ensures the Town’s infrastructure is protected.

A report or assessment on the matter would be a significant undertaking for his department and will take some time to put together, he said. Bondy believes this can be a conversation for the new Term of Council, and asked if Administration can pass along models they have to Council. Girard said there is no user-friendly way to provide Council with a model, but high-level studies of certain sanitary sewage areas can be provided. Bondy removed her motion. Notices of Motion to be consider at the May 16, 2022 meeting: • Councillor Sherry Bondy will ask Council to use either grant money or funds from the Council Contingency fund to construct/install an accessible bathroom at the former Kinsmen Fieldhouse facility in Ward 1. • Councillor Sherry Bondy will ask Council to direct Administration to install a “No Dumping” sign on Dunn Road, due to repeat dumping in this location. • Councillor Sherry Bondy will ask Council to request County Council review its policy on the appointment of the EWSWA Board, to have one rep on the Board from the Town of Essex as the host municipality of the landfill.

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Three of St. Clair College’s 2022 Alumni of Distinction Honourees employed in Essex

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compiled with information provided by St. Clair College On the evening of Friday, April 29, St. Clair College hosted its 29th annual Alumni of Distinction Awards at its Centre for the Arts, honouring six former graduates for their career success.

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Three of the six honourees are currently employed in Essex, making a difference in the community in three different industries. Michael Audet was part of the class of 1988, graduating from the three-year Business AdministrationAccounting program. He is currently the CEO of E.L.K. Energy, which is a Town of Essex-owned utility providing electricity to Essex, Kingsville, and Lakeshore. After earning his accounting diploma from the College, he has worked his way from municipal government into various positions in the utility industry. Karen Bolger was part of the class of 1985, graduating from the Developmental Service Worker program. She is currently the Executive Director for Community Living Essex County, an organization that serves over 700 individuals, and their families, with an intellectual disability, and oversees nearly 750

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employees. She has worked for Community Living Essex County for 36-years, beginning as a frontline worker, before moving into management. Bolger was promoted to Executive Director of Community Living Essex County in 2018. Tim Byrne graduated as part of the Class of 1979 from the Civil Engineering

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Technology program. He is currently serving as the CAO of the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), a position he took on in 2021. Byrne has worked for ERCA for 37-years. In the fall of 1984, a provincial special employment program dealing with erosion protection on Municipal Drainage projects became available, and Byrne was hired as a contracted employee. A year later, he attended the Ontario Police College to undergo conservation law training. Remaining with ERCA, he has managed emergency responses to natural disasters, protected over 150km of shoreline in the region, provided direction on large-scale industrial projects, and appeared in court many times defending environmental conservation. Kristin Kennedy was part of the Class of 1997, studying nursing. She is now the CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington. She started her career on the frontlines as a registered nurse and

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held a variety of clinical leadership positions in the medical sector before being named Chief Executive Officer of Erie Shores HealthCare in 2020. She also holds the designation of Certified Health Executive (CHE) from the Canadian College of Health Leaders and a Master of Health Management from McMaster University. She serves as an Assistant Professor with McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business and School of Rehabilitation Science. Currently, Kennedy is enrolled in the LLM Health Law degree program at Osgoode Hall Law School

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Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day in Essex County - Do YOU have Old or Unused Medications in Your Home? submitted to EFP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) encourages and supports residents to purge those medicine cabinets of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs. When expired and unused prescription medication is left unattended, it can lead to prescription drug abuse. Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day is an important public safety initiative to encourage residents to dispose of old and unused prescription medication in a secure, environmentally-friendly manner. The OPP in Essex County will provide residents an opportunity to dispose of old and unused prescription medications. This year’s Drug Drop off Day will take

place: WHEN: Friday, May 6, 2022 between 1p.m. and 6p.m. WHERE: Leamington OPP Detachment, 7 Clark Street West in Leamington HOW: Pull up in front of the detachment and hand your unwanted prescription drugs to officers who will be waiting People wishing to dispose of outdated, unused and unwanted prescription drugs may do so anonymously without having to get out of their vehicles. Just pull up in front of the detachment and an officer will assist with your drop off. The Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA)

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at York University in Toronto. Tomoko Oxenfarth, graduating in 2020 from the Fashion Design Technician program, she is a Designer/Owner of

Maison Louise in Windsor. After graduation, Oxenfarth has participated in fashion shows across North America and launched her own clothing brand, Maison Louise Canada. During her second year of study, an opportunity arose to submit her collection of designs to Detroit’s Michigan Fashion Week event in March 2020, which led to introductions with buyers from some of the biggest brands in the industry. Oxenfarth won the school’s top designer prize when she graduated from

St. Clair. Chis Vadori graduated from the Advertising & Communications Management program in 2010 and accepted the Social Media Manager position for Canada Skip the Dishes in Toronto last year. Career wise, he began as a market analyst and managing events for AmEx, and was quickly promoted to Senior Market Analyst - Brand Advertising, where he oversaw product campaigns with clients, such as Toronto Pearson Airport. A few years later,

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prohibits anyone from possessing prescribed medication without a prescription. It is a criminal offence to offer or sell a prescribed medication to another person. Purchasing another person’s prescribed drugs is also illegal. Prescription drug misuse is the use of prescription drugs for non-medical purposes. Recent studies indicate 24 per cent of teens reported misusing prescription medications at least once within the previous year. Most of the teens took the medication from their family home. “I encourage members of our community from across Essex County to take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of unused and old prescription medications during this year’s Drug Drop Off Day. Prescriptions are prescribed to those who require the medication and should be used in consultation with your physician. Maintaining unused drugs serves no purpose and could become a temptation to those in your family, so please use this opportunity to lawfully dispose of what you are currently storing at home,” Essex County OPP Inspector Glenn MILLER said.

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Freedom Museum presents No. 2 Construction Battalion photo to Metropolitan Legion Branch by Sylene Argent With the Federal Government planning to issue an official apology for the No. 2 Construction Battalion on July 9, representatives of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum wanted to find a way to pay tribute to the men who served in this allblack regiment of WWI, some of whom were from the Windsor-Essex County area. The No. 2 Construction Battalion was comprised of black volunteers, beginning on July 5, 1916 during the First World War. Last Tuesday evening,

the Amherstburg Freedom Museum presented a framed photo of the No. 2 Battalion to the Metropolitan Branch 594 of the Royal Canadian Legion, so it can be displayed in its branch hall. Museum Windsor graciously provided a digital copy of the photograph, and the Amherstburg Freedom Museum printed and framed the photo for its presentment and display at the Metropolitan Branch 594 of the Royal Canadian Legion. The goal is to get the photo displayed in all

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Legion Branches across Windsor-Essex, in addition to the Kingsville Military Museum. When people think of military personnel, they think of the Legion, and that is why there is a desire to get a copy of these photos to these facilities. “It is a long time coming,” It is something that should have happened a long time ago. At the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, we try to do as much as we can to bring attention to this,” Lorene Bridgen-Lennie, Assistant Curator of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, said of the apology to come.

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Photos courtesy of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum: Morris Brause, First Vice President of Branch 594 of the Royal Canadian Legion, Amherstburg Freedom Museum Vice President Barbara Porter, and 594 Branch President Tom Friesen, hold a framed photo of the No 2. Construction Battalion, which will now be displayed in this Legion’s hall.

“Our main goal of having the photograph on display at the Legion is because the men who fought in the No. 2 Construction Battalion, they sacrificed so much, and that’s not even just during the war, it was before and after. Because before the war, they tried to enlist, but they were told basically it was a white man’s war and they were not capable of fighting and winning this war. And even after, when they came home, they experienced a great deal of racism,” Bridgen-Lennie said. A list from the Amherstburg Freedom Museum notes, from London to Windsor, there were around 220 black men enlisted to the Battalion; of whom around 100 were from Windsor-Essex County. Many were from Nova Scotia. She said there was also a recruitment operation in Windsor as well, from

September 1916 to around the following March. The ages of these men ranged from 18-45, and they were farmers, labourers, painters,

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Highlights from the April 26, 2022 meetings of Tecumseh Council submitted to EFP Tecumseh Town Council met electronically this evening and here are the highlights: Public Council Meetings New Bridge Over Lachance Drain Proposed: Council will sit as the Court of Revision on May 24, to hear from affected landowners about the costs of constructing a bridge over the Lachance Drain to allow access to a recently severed property. Compensation Policy Updated: The Personnel Committee of Council approved updates to the Town’s Compensation and Salary Administration Policy. The changes address recommendations made in the 2021 Compensation Review Report. The policy includes the Town’s compensation philosophy and establishes that salaries are aligned with the 60th percentile of comparator organizations. The Town’s compensation structures are to be reviewed every three to five years. As well, job titles and levels of all nonunion job classifications have been updated. Regular Meeting of Council Awards Presented: The volunteer awards were presented at the start of the meeting. See page 17 of this edition for details. Pathway to Potential Program Continuing: A program that assists low-income families to take part in recreation programs will continue under a service agreement between the Town and the City of Windsor. Town to Cover Enhanced Policing for Fireworks: The Town will cover the estimated $1,500 to provide enhanced OPP service during the 43rd annual Victoria Day Fireworks being put on by the Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach. Taste of Tecumseh Gets Necessary Approvals: Council authorized the Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach to sell and serve alcohol during the Taste of Tecumseh Festival in June of this year. It also granted the event relief from the Town’s Noise By-law

from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day to allow for musical entertainment and event announcements. Multi-unit Housing Project Approved: A bylaw changing the zoning of land on the southwest corner of Lesperance Road and Arbour Street to allow a multi-unit residential project was approved by Council. The rezoning from Residential Zone R2 and Zone R2-25 to site-specific Residential Zone R3-21 is required for the proposed construction of three 2.5-storey buildings, which will each contain six dwelling units. The parcel is owned by Deerbrook Andrew J. Smith Real Estate Inc. and 2312205 Ontario Limited, and currently consists of three separate properties. The redevelopment of the parcel will include on-site parking and landscaping.

A report to Council addresses concerns raised by neighbours. Housing By-law Renewed: Council has renewed its Municipal Housing Facilities By-law after a review involving City of Windsor Housing and Children Services revealed no changes are required. The review confirmed the by-law complies with the 2021 rental housing component of the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiatives program, which protects affordability for households in social housing, supports the repair and renewal of existing social housing supply, and facilitates the expansion of the supply of community housing over time. Town Reaping Benefits of Main Street CIP: Council has directed

administration to report back on changing grant criteria in the Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan (CIP) area to increase affordable housing. In the six years since it was launched, the CIP and its associated grant programs have spurred development, revitalization and intensification in Tecumseh’s downtown. In the last six years, assessment in the CIP area has grown 45.65 per cent, compared to 22.65 per cent for the entire Town. To date, 51 grants have been awarded for 23 properties in the CIP area. A total of just over $1 million has been distributed for such things as façade improvements, development charges, and planning, design and architectural work. Another $1.7 million

has been committed to deferring taxes on four properties over five years through the CIP’s Building and Property and Improvement Grant. This will create 311 residential units in the downtown. However, changes to the Town’s Official Plan supporting higher density housing, rising housing prices and the success of the CIP so far mean that the current “for-profit” version of the Building and Property and Improvement Grant

is no longer warranted, says a report to Council. No more applications for the current version of the grant are being accepted. Lachance Drain Repairs Requested: A Tecumseh Council representative will sit on the Court of Revision in Windsor to hear appeals related to a report recommending realignment of the Lachance Drain. Pointe East Windsor Ltd. asked the city to make repairs

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Former students, educators celebrate Western Secondary School before closing

Macie Dawson and Emma Coppola have been friends since they met at Western Secondary School in grade nine. The two are still friends in their mid-20s, and attended the school’s closing celebration on Saturday together to reminisce about their time as students there.

by Sylene Argent After 51-years of offering high school students a chance to take a hands-on approach with their education, Western Secondary High School will close at the end of this school year. Former students and educators took the time to reminisce in the hallways and classrooms, in addition to greeting oldtime friends, on Saturday as a closing celebration was held. Sam Thomas has been a teacher at Western for the past 27-years, and over

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those years she has seen how the school’s hand-on teaching methods has helped many students learn, grow, and later find success once graduated. Wanting a way to help former students get a chance to say ‘good-bye’ to the school that helped them discover the passion or talents they may not have known they had prior to enrolling, Thomas organized the celebratory event. “The school meant a lot to many. It helped a lot of students,” she said, greeting those who stopped by.

Sam Thomas, a teacher at Western Secondary School, and Rob Dupuis, a former student, spoke about how beneficial the hands-on learning provided at the local high school was to its students.

Students benefiting from that handson model of schooling will still be able to do so, but from the new North Star High School, being built in Amherstburg. Thomas said she, and many others, fought hard to try and keep Western open for years, but enrolment has decreased with under 200 students this school year. In the past, there were as many as 700 students enrolled in its programming. “It has had an insane turnout,” Thomas said of the event, which started at 2pm. “At around 12:15pm, people were already lined up outside. It has been

awesome.” She hoped with decade rooms, the event would not only be a walk down memory lane, but also a reunion for the former students. Former student Rob Dupuis said he benefited from Western’s hands-on education, and excelled in its business program as a result. He stressed the importance of providing this type of learning, and how beneficial it is to many students in finding success.

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Lettner is passionate about creating and offering items that convey sincere thoughts and wishes that have the old fashioned era look and feel to them. Using natural, environmentally friendly, and biodegradable products to protect our Earth for future generations. When the storefront of the former Forsyth Travel became available in 2020, Lettner ceased the chance to move her business into the location at 76 Talbot Street North, in downtown Essex. However, like many businesses, Lettner did not realize what impact the COVID-19 pandemic would have. Moving from local markets, selling handmade goods, to opening a brick and mortar storefront has brought many challenges, yet positive changes for her small businesses. Tagged It Paper Co. has expanded its product offerings to include a variety of unique gifts, some handmade, some brought in for a truly unique shopping experience. Lettner welcomes you to stop in and take a look at the unique, one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly gift and stationery items Tagged It Paper Co. has to offer. You can also visit online to learn more about the products available at: www.taggeditpaperco.ca

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Freedom Museum presents No. 2 Construction Battalion photo... Continued from Page 14 During the announcement, Hull-Aylmer MP Greg Fergus said those who served faced significant barriers and resistance in their efforts to serve the country. “Even though many of their fellow soldiers refused to serve shoulder-to-shoulder with them on the frontlines, and yet they were unwavering in their commitment to protect and defend Canada and Canadians.” Bridgen-Lennie added the grandfather of Amherstburg Freedom Museum’s Board Vice President, Barbara Porter, served on the No. 2 Battalion, in addition to two of her great uncles. With Porter being a descendent of servicemen on this Battalion, BridgenLennie credits Porter for being the champion of getting the photo into local Legions, “Because she is so directly connected to it.” Looking ahead, the Amherstburg Freedom Museum will host its Ribs and Ragtime event on June 11, and part

Tecumseh recognizes award recipients submitted to EFP Organizations across Canada celebrate volunteers during National Volunteer Week (NVW) from April 24 to 30, 2022. This annual celebration is a time to thank and recognize volunteers from coast to coast. This year’s theme, Volunteering is Empathy in Action, highlights how this profoundly human connection is at the heart of healthier individuals and stronger communities. The Town of Tecumseh is celebrating residents who have displayed dedication and an unselfish desire to help others and assist those in need. At the April 26 regular meeting of council, the Mayor and Members of Council recognized five Tecumseh residents with awards for their volunteerism and community service: • Edward Janisse – 2021 Donald “Donny” Massender Memorial Volunteer Award • Anita Imperioli – 2021 Dr. Henri Breault Community Excellence Award • Lynda Lacombe – 2022 Senior of the Year Award • Jocelyn Adams – 2022 Youth of the Year Award • Teanna Kavanagh – 2021 Youth of the Year Award “Our volunteers are the heroes and the heart of our community,” said Gary McNamara, Mayor of Tecumseh. “These individuals devote their time giving back and serving the community. As well, our many volunteers who serve on Town boards and committees and as Snow and Leaf Angels – your hard work and dedication is remarkable.” The Town extends gratitude to the many volunteers for their significant contributions to the community. Find more information about this and other Tecumseh news and events on the Town’s website or social media.

Pictured is the framed photo of the No. 2 Construction Battalion. The Museum Windsor provided the digital copy of the photo., and the Amherstburg Freedom Museum printed and framed the photograph, which was presented to the Branch 594 of the Royal Canadian Legion on the evening of Tuesday, April 26.

of its purpose is to honour the No. 2 Construction Battalion. It is also hosting an essay contest for students aged 12-20 on the same topic. In April, a Black History Series Presentation was held with guest Anthony Sherwood, who acted in and directed the film “Honour Before Glory,” on the No. 2

Battalion. This segment can be found on its YouTube page. “We are trying to get the information out there in as many ways as possible,” Bridgen-Lennie said, noting it is a perfect time to bring attention to the battalion, especially with the apology upcoming.

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were given jobs building roads, digging trenches, and cutting down trees. “Black men did see military combat during WWI outside of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, participating in the Somme, Ypres, Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele,” Bridgen-Lennie said. All contributions to the war effort were incredibly important, Bridgen-Lennie said, adding the contributions of the No. 2 Battalion were incredibly significant. She added there is also a very long history of military service in the black community, “And we feel like it is absolutely necessary, and really important, to have it on display in a military institution.” On Sunday, March 28, 2021, the Department of National Defence hosted a virtual meeting, noting of the federal government’s intent to apologize for the treatment of No. 2 Construction Battalion Members.

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Highlights from the April 26, 2022 meetings of Tecumseh Council... Continued from Page 15 and improvements to the drain to accommodate a proposed new development along the border with the Town. Committee Raising Awareness of National AccessAbility Week: The Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee is working with the Town

to raise awareness of National AccessAbility Week, May 29 to June 4. The week’s designation was inspired by Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour. It celebrates Canadians with disabilities and raises awareness of the critical need for accessibility and inclusion

for all communities and workplaces. C u n n i n g h a m Drain Improvements Requested: Dillon Consulting Ltd. has been appointed to prepare a report on Cunningham Drain. The Town received a Notice of Request for Drain Improvements on Feb. 3, 2022. The Cunningham Drain, which flows into the Pike Creek Drain, is located on the south side of County Road 34 and its upper limit is on the north side of Highway 3. Drinking Water System Revision Approved: Council approved revisions to the Town’s Distribution System, Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plan. The plan must be reviewed and updated annually. The changes approved Tuesday are the result of legislative and regulatory changes, a risk assessment review and recommendations from the Town’s management committee. Petition Submitted for Drainage Works Along Shields Street: Council has appointed

Dillion Consulting Ltd. to prepare a report on the need for drainage works along Shields Street and adjacent lands, which include Tecumseh Vista Academy. Currently, the area is serviced by a private stormwater pump station that discharges into a private drainage ditch emptying into the Desjardin Drain. Town Public Works staff have gone to the site during recent rain events and found water ponding on Shields Street, says a report to Council. Flooding has also occurred

on the school property. Asphalt Paving Tender Awarded: Coco Paving Inc. has been awarded the contract for the Town’s 2022 asphalt paving program at a cost of $997,750 plus HST. It submitted the lowest of two bids. The work includes paving sections of eight roads. Tar and Chip Tender Awarded: Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. has been awarded the contract to complete the Town’s 2022 tar and chip program at a cost of $209,690 plus HST.

Sanctions Against Russia Supported: Council endorsed a resolution by the Town of Gravenhurst denouncing “Russia’s unjustifiable war against Ukraine” and supporting sanctions imposed by the federal government to date. The next regular meeting of Council is May 10, 2022. The meeting is scheduled to be held electronically. www. tecumseh.ca

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by Sylene Argent On Sunday morning, newly formed Ontario Party Leader, Derek Sloan, showed his support to local candidates - Frank Causarano for the Essex Riding, Rick Nicholls for Chatham-KentLeamington Riding, and Jeremy Palko for Windsor West, ahead of the June 2 Provincial Election. He brought with him messaging that encapsulated the Ontario Party’s motto of “Freedom, Family, and Faith.” The candidates spoke about the party’s platform, concerns with current governance and what they called overreach, and about voting for one’s morals, over the course of the support rally. Windsor lawyer Patrick Ducharme made an appearance at the rally to support Causarano, noting he has known him and his

family for years. “This is a man of integrity. This is a man who cares. He is smart. He will be a great representative. If you take an issue to him, and whatever that issue is, he will get his mind around it and he will be your best advocate,” Ducharme said of Causarano. To those who attended the rally, Causarano said they came to hear the Ontario Party’s plan on how it will give constituents their lives back, and make improvements to the province’s economy and the way the government operates. “Derek Sloan has been fighting for your freedoms for years,” Causarano said. “And whether or not you realize it, three-years ago or three-months ago, Derek has been your guy and will continue to be your guy to lead the Ontario Party and Ontario back to prosperity

and affordability.” He said Ontarians are losing control of their financial lives. “Our financial sovereignties are being infringed upon. Raising the minimum wage is not the solution to giving your financial lives back,” he said. As a small business owner, he said he understands what the struggles owners of these establishments are facing, asking if they worry about payroll at the end of the week, or about insurance and daily sales. “What is happening to the middle class in Ontario is a snapshot of what is happening to the middle class in Canada. There is severe pressure on us, and we need to solve this,” Causarano said. Sloan believes the grassroots interest in the Ontario Party is strong. “There are so many people

across this province who are very interested in our movement, and we have some really great candidates.” In addressing the pandemic, Sloan said there were so many things that could have been done in long-term care homes. Lockdowns also had negative effects on young people, he added. Another issue, he said, is the rise of politically correct culture, and he had concerns for doctors who had come out over the pandemic with opinions that were different from Health Officials. In the school systems, “Leave the politics out of the school,” Sloan said. According to its platform, “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

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Town of Essex Appoints New Manager, Capital Works and Asset Management submitted to EFP The Town of Essex is pleased to announce the appointment of David McBeth to the position of Manager, Capital Works and Asset Management. McBeth brings over 20 years of experience to the position in the field of civil engineering, having worked at Dillon Consulting as a project manager, contract administrator, designer, and civil engineering technologist. Throughout his tenure with Dillon Consulting, McBeth worked closely on a variety of projects including the Windsor-Essex Parkway,

Grand Marais Drain Improvements, and various residential, commercial and industrial developments across Windsor and Essex County. In this role, McBeth will be responsible for the procurement, management, and coordination of the Town’s major capital projects and oversee the administration of the Town’s Asset Management Plan. McBeth will report directly to the Director, Infrastructure Services. “We are thrilled to welcome David to the Town of Essex Team.

He is a highly skilled individual with extensive experience in municipal project management,” said Doug Sweet, Chief Administrative Officer. “We look forward to his contributions to the important work of ensuring the successful management of the Town’s capital projects.” In addition, McBeth currently volunteers with the Rotary Club of Essex, currently serving as the Club Treasurer. McBeth’s appointment took effect April 19, 2022.

Notice of Special Council Meeting New Oﬃcial Plan for the Town of Essex Essex Town Council will hold a virtual Special Council Meeting on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 4:00pm pursuant to Section 26(3)(b) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 to start the process of preparing of a new Official Plan.

• A review and update of the land use policies and structure for Colchester that considers commercial and residential uses to support the tourism industry in the hamlet and along the north shore of Lake Erie;

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• A review and update of the Urban Design Guidelines for Colchester included in the Secondary Plan;

PLEASE NOTE: At the Special Council Meeting held on March 23, 2020, Essex Town Council adopted an amendment to Procedural By-law 1681 to provide that, during a time of Declared Emergency, Council can participate electronically in meetings subject to the provisions and requirements of the Town of Essex Procedural By-law. Accordingly, this Special meeting of Council will be held electronically.

• A parking study to determine the need for additional public parking in the hamlet; and,

Any person who wishes to appear electronically at this Meeting to speak as a Specific Delegation must submit a Delegation Request Form available at www.essex.ca/town-hall/Attending-Council.aspx no later than 24 hours prior to the date of the Special Council Meeting. Copies of this form are also available at Essex Town Hall (33 Talbot Street South, Essex Centre). WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL PLAN? An Official Plan is a legal document containing goals, objectives, and policies intended to guide land use, development, and growth in a municipality. The New Essex Official Plan The Town’s current Official Plan was adopted by Council in 2009 and was updated in 2015. It is now time to review the Official Plan to ensure that the policies are in conformity with the latest provincial policies and the County of Essex Official Plan. As part of this process the review will also look at the Town’s strategic goals, to ensure they reflect the vision and needs of the community. Matters to be addressed include, but are not limited to: • Growth management, including a review of population and employment forecasts and land needs being undertaken by the County of Essex as part of its own Official Plan review; • Residential intensification and affordable housing policies; • Agricultural land use policies and the potential for designating Specialty Crop Areas for the Town’s viticulture and fruit-growing areas; • Development of water source protection policies to implement the Essex Region Source Protection Plan; • Natural heritage policies; • Energy conservation and climate change mitigation and adaptation; and • Parks and open space, including parkland dedication policies. Colchester Secondary Plan Review and Update Alongside the development of the new Official Plan, the Town will also be reviewing and updating the Colchester Secondary Plan, which will include the following components:

• A feasibility study for designating a Heritage Conservation District for the area encompassing the Colchester Schoolhouse and Christ Church and its neighbouring cemetery. Note on Public Comment and Rights to Appeal If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the adoption of a new Official Plan by the Town of Essex to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Essex before the Official Plan is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Essex before a new Official Plan is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the OLT unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Publication of Personal Information Personal information contained in any correspondence or oral presentation that you provide will become part of the public record and will be available on the Town website. Personal information is collected and disclosed pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. More Information For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, please contact the Planning Division at 519-7767336 ext. 1128, or by visiting the Town of Essex Gesto Office (2610 County Road 12, Essex, Ontario, N8M 2X6) during regular office hours (8:30am to 4:30pm). For additional information on the purpose of an Official Plan, please visiting the following Town webpage: https://www.essex.ca/en/build/officialplan.aspx Written submissions must also be directed to essexplanning@essex.ca or to the Town of Essex Gesto Office to the attention of the undersigned. Rita Jabbour, RPP, BA, MSc Manager, Planning Services Tel: 519-776-7336 extension 1112 Fax: 519-776-7171 Email: rjabbour@essex.ca April 22, 2022

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BIEKX, Larry - May 27, 1949 - April 15, 2022. It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Larry, in his 72nd year, at Erie Shores Healthcare. Beloved husband of Pauline. Reunited with his son Larry Jr. (2006). Son of the late Victor Jr. “Red” (1991) and Violet “Vie” (2005). Brother of the late Jackie (2010), the late John (2020) (Judy) of Wheatley, Frank (the late Laurie, 2017) of Belle River, and the late Mary Lynn (2017). Predeceased by his parents-in-law George (2021) and Miriam (2005) Davidson. Brother-in-law of Joe (Cheryl) Davidson of Cottam, Liz (Don) Polesky of Timmins, Eldora Davidson of Essex, Don Davidson of Cottam, Helen (Butch) Ryan of Windsor, and Gerald (Sophie) of Cottam. Grandfather of Jessica and Jake of British Columbia. Reunited with his best friend Jay Lenardon (2020). He will be sincerely missed by his many nieces and nephews, and dear friends. Thank you for the love and care provided by Dr. Ahmed, Dr. Aneez, Dr. Providence, CCAC LHIN, especially Nurse Gwen, and Erie Shores Healthcare. Thank you to the support of family and friends, to Ron Jr. and Chris Biekx, and Paul Spriet for the many enjoyable weekends away, to Nicole Ryan for the beautiful memorial cards she made, to Lorna Baker for her support, to Helen Ryan and Joe Davidson for their help, and to Simple Choice. Much love to all. As I’ve told you Larry, my song to you: Forever and ever I love you. I swear by the stars up above you. There never will be any other. I’ll love you forever and ever. Fly high and rest peacefully. XO As per Larry’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.simplechoicecremation.

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BONDY, Robert “Bob” - April 23, 1959 April 25, 2022 - It’s with heavy hearts that the family of Robert Bondy announces his passing on April 25, 2022. Bob passed away surrounded by his loving family at the age of 63. Born in Windsor, Bob was the son of the late Theodore and Joyce Bondy. Cherished husband of 26 years to Una Bondy (nee Batley). Beloved step-father to Candy Lesak and Rachel Micallef (Jamie). Proud grandpa to Lilly, Curtis, and Stevie. Fondly remembered by his siblings Richard (Beverly), Sandra, Michael (Annette), Lee Ann, and Patrick (Wendy). Bob is predeceased by his sister Carol. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Bob will also be dearly missed by his extended family and friends. After retiring from Reliance Home Comfort, Bob enjoyed his Florida travels with Una and spending time at his trailer at Holiday Beach. He was an incredible woodworker and built everything and anything that will be appreciated by his family for many years to come. Bob loved spending time outdoors meticulously tending to his impressive garden. He was blessed to share his love of photography with his granddaughter Lilly. Above all, Bob will be remembered for his kind and caring spirit. As per Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place. No service will be held. If you wish, donations made in memory of Bob to Windsor-Essex Hospice would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Amherstburg), 519254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca.

SMITH, Mark Allen - It is with broken hearts and thousands of treasured memories we say aloha to Mark, who was born January 2, 1958. Mark passed away suddenly on April 22, 2022, at the age of 64 at Windsor Regional Hospital with the love of his life by his side. Mark was the dear son of the late Kenneth (2004) and Margaret (1997) Smith of Kingsville. Loving and devoted husband of Ruth (nee Halbgewachs). Treasured brother of Rose (Robert) Brown, Carole (Bruce) Boyd, Ruth Weller (Roger Kemp), Terry Smith (Juli), the late Daniel Smith (2005) (Debbie), and Carl Smith (1983). Mark will also be dearly missed by his extended family Joan, Diane & Paul Halbgewachs, and Gayle Steptoe. He has a special place in the hearts of many nephews, nieces and his aunt. Mark enjoyed four years of retirement and loved every minute of it! He was a dedicated employee of TRQSS for 26 years. Mark enjoyed traveling the world with his wife Ruth, cooking and creating surprises for his loved ones. He had the ability to make people laugh and loved learning about and discussing history and politics. For the past two years, he volunteered at the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Food Bank in Harrow and took great care to ensure the clients got special items. Mark’s family would like to extend their thanks to EMS and Emergency Department staﬀ of Windsor Regional Hospital (Ouellette Campus) for their care and compassion. A private family graveside service will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Olinda. Family and friends are welcome to join for visitation at Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave., East, Essex (519-776-4233) on Saturday May 7, 2022 from 2:00 pm until time of memorial service to celebrate Mark’s life at 4:00 pm. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial donations made to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Food Bank, Harrow would be greatly appreciated. You may send your condolences online at essex@reidfuneralhome.ca

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GARROD, Wesley Jr. “Snap”- Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on May 4, 2021, at 64 years of age. Son of the late Ruth and Wes Garrod. Son-in-law of the late Frank and Patsy Neels. He is survived by loving wife Bev Garrod (nee Neels). Loving father of Jeremy Garrod and Shawn Garrod (Jenn). Treasured Papa of Jack and Luke. Brother of the late Larry (Lorrie), late Gary (late Pam), Doug (late Linda), Jody Farough (Dwight), Cheryl (late Ron), Les (Laurie), and Susan (Rob). Brother-in-law of Mary Lou Scratch (Ed), the late Jerry, Randy (Ann), David (Kate) (late Cindy), Michael (Kelly), Brian (Diana), and Ann Marie Fram (Kevin). He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Sadly, missed by his fur buddy Rascal. Snap was a long-time employee of G.E.C.D.S.B. He was a proud member of CUPE Locals 1243 and Local 27 serving as Chief Steward for both for many years. Snap was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 201-Essex serving on the Executive and as Past President as well. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex on Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 10 a.m. until time of the Life Celebration & Legion Service at 12 noon. Donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes or to the charity of your choice. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. ____________________________________________________

SEGUIN, Elaine M. - passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Beloved wife of Ron for 65 years. Loving Mom of Gregory Seguin and wife Zennie and Jill Seguin and husband Greg Kuhun. Adored Grandma and Great Grandma of Matthew (Becky) and their children, Harper, Brody and Paxton, and Corey (Katie) and their children, Riley, Zoey and Landon. Dearest daughter of the late Al and Evelyn Bull and daughter-in-law of the late Gil and Lucille Seguin. Elaine is survived by her siblings, Gail Fantin-Paroian (late Leon), Terry Bull (Cathy) and sister-in-law of Andy Seguin (late Joyce) and Judy Rogowski (Jerry). She is also predeceased by her in-laws Lyle, Doug and Terry. She will also be remembered and missed by her many nieces and nephews. In following Elaine’s wishes, a private family cremation service has taken place. If desired, memorial donations made to the Alzheimer Society, Downtown Mission or Salvation Army would be appreciated. Family and friends may share their condolences online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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What’s Going On... MAY 6  ST. PAUL’S PASTA DINNER  Takeout only from 5 - 6:30pm. Please bring your own containers if you like, 519-776-7711 for more info. MAY 7 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PLANT SALE  Essex Train Station from 8:30-12:30. plants bulbs, seeds, native shrubs & trees. MAY 7  ESSEX GREEN TEAM COMMUNITY SPRING CLEANUP  from 9:30 11:30am. For locations and info: 519-776-7336 ext. 1124 OR at: essex.ca/GreenTeam MAY 15  4TH WALL MUSIC PRESENTS ‘THE BIRDSONG INSIDE US’ - Live music at Hillman Marsh 2pm and Live at the Capitol, Windsor 7pm. For tickets & Info: 4thwallmusic.com JUNE 4 & 5  ART IN THE PARK - presented by the Rotary Club of Windsor - at Willistead Manor. For more info: www.artintheparkwindsor.com. JUNE 9  12  LASALLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL  at the Vollmer Recreation Complex. Info at: lasalle.ca/en/things-to-do/strawberry-festival.aspx JUNE 25  KINGSVILLE HIGHLAND GAMES  At Lakeside Park, Kingsville with gates opening 8:30am. Tickets and information available at: kingsville.ca/highlandgames 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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MILLER, Peggy Lynn - It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Peggy on April 25, 2022 at 73 years of age. Predeceased by her parents Ernest & Muriel (Peg) Saunders. Former spouse of Don Bieber (2015) and Wayne Miller. Proud mother of Donny and Ronny Bieber. Treasured Gramma to Jared (Emily) and Chloe Bieber and Great Gramma to Lexus, Jameson and Caleb. Dear Sister to the Late Ron Saunders, Lorne Saunders (Linda) and Wendy Nottage (2004). Survived by several nieces, nephews. Peggy will be sadly missed by many friends, especially Karen Blackburn and Sherri Arsenault. A special thank you to the staff at Iler Lodge in Essex and the nursing staff on 2 North, Windsor Regional Hospital (Ouellette Campus). Your compassion and care made her final days peaceful. Peggy was a Partner and operator of Trophies Plus in Essex for many years. She always had a smile on her face and made the day of those that came in. She was an avid Essex 73’s fan for years she made sure to get to the games to cheer on the boys in orange, even in her wheelchair. She was able to watch the final game this season. Peggy was also very involved with the Windsor Essex military family support group. She was very proud to support our service men and women especially her son Donny who served for 20 years. She was a very special lady who had the most beautiful smile. She went out of her way to help anyone in need. I think her nephew Mark Saunders said it the best “She always had a way to find the silver lining in anything. I pray we all take that light...her light...with us forward” At Peggy’s request, there will not be a service, instead a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Happy Mother’s Day weekend! We invite you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning 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.

Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

We invite you to worship with us at 10:30a.m. on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th. Major Jim Hann’s sermon will focus on “Love.” We welcome you and your family to spend this time with us. On Tuesdays, at 1p.m., all are invited to attend Bible Study as Major Hann leads us through the Book of Luke. Our Food Bank serves our community and is always grateful for non-perishable donations, as we help others who are in need. We are especially in need of of cereal and cookies.Donations can be dropped off at the church at 26 Talbot Street South, Tues., Wed., & Fri. between 9a.m. - 2p.m. Call the church office at 519-776-4628 for more information. As the war in Ukraine continues, please pray for the people who are suffering in that country. Many in our community are shut-ins and are sick. Brighten their day with a phone call, a cheery card or a visit.You can make a difference in someone’s life with a simple gesture like that. It doesn’t take a lot to make someone smile!

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Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news Quest youth group for Grades 2-4 is on May 4 and 8. Rooted youth group for Grades 5-7 is on May 11 & 25. Thrive for teens take place on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. These all takes place at Holy Name of Jesus Parish hall. All children are welcome. Save the date for St. Mary’s 175th Anniversary on Sunday, June 5th with Mass at 1p.m. with Bishop Fabbro. For up-to-date news, please visit our website: centralessexcatholic.dol or social media.

Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman

Worship Service this Sunday, May 8 at 10am, Joyce Walker will bring the message. On Sunday, May 15, Doug Baert from Faithville will be with us. Bible study & Prayer is every Wednesday at 11am. Everyone is welcome. Please remember in prayer, the many people in our community with health needs and to those impacted by the war in Ukraine.

Bethel-Maidstone United

Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for Rev. Paul’s message. Our church is wheelchair accessible. The church hall is now available to be rented. Please contact the office for information. 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

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10:45 am. 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 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.

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Join us for worship on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th at 10:30 am. Everyone is welcome. 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. Continued on Page 25

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Essex Retirees’ Club News Card winners for Monday afternoon Pepper were: Gordon Teschke with high score, Kevin Edwards with the most Peppers, and Mavis Law was low. Winners at the Special monthly Pepper on Wednesday Night were Tom Dewhurst with high score, Betty West was second, and Cathy Dewhurst was third.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church submitted by Sandra Lypps

St. Paul’s will host a Provincial Election Candidates Forum on Thursday, May 5, at 7pm, in the parish hall with limited seating. A Take-Out Only Pasta Dinner is scheduled for May 6, from

5-6:30pm. Please bring your own containers if you wish. 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 pages. Messages are checked regularly at the church oﬃce, at 519-776-7711.

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

Paquette News submitted by Ruth Harnadek

Wishing all the mothers, and those who have cared for others, a Blessed Mother’s Day. As we continue in the season of Easter, bring Mom to church and worship with us at 9a.m. at Church of the Redeemer or 10:30a.m. at St. Stephen’s. The lilies and other ﬂowers still adorn the sanctuaries as we celebrate the resurrected Christ. Mark Saturday, May 7th on your calendar so you don’t miss the Yard and Bake Sale at St. Stephen’s on Howard Avenue from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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I was born in the Toronto General Hospital on May 4, 1942. By the time you read this, I’ll be 80 years young! A few days after my birth, I had my first car ride when Dad picked up Mom and me in our 1940 Mercury 2-door sedan bought new two years earlier from the Riverdale Garage Ford dealer on Danforth Avenue for $1275.00. When I was two and John was four, we helped Dad wash the car in our driveway at 375 Glencairn Avenue in North Toronto. I’m glad Mom took the photo you see here. John was trying to figure out how to use the hose while Dad was holding me up. You can see a sticker in the lower corner of the windshield. With the war causing a shortage of metal, that was our car license for 1944. We had that car for ten years and it was the first car taking us to school on days that it rained (when weather was fine, John and I walked to school). For several summers, we drove our ’40 Mercury up to Lake Nipissing where we rented a cottage right on the lake ONLINE & IN PRINT from a farmer for $15 a week. I can remember standing up in the back seat and singing “Red River Valley” as we drove north. contact@essexfreepress.com issuu.com/essexfreepress Do you have memories of the first car you rode in as a child? If yes, we would love to hear from you! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca

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• Candidates must register with their municipality before campaigning and collecting funds for their campaign • Eligibility includes: a resident, owner, or tenant of land in the municipality, or spouse of such owner or tenant; a Canadian citizen; 18-years or older; not legally prohibited from voting; not disqualified from any legislation from holding municipal office. • In a town with a ward system, residents of that municipality can run in any of its wards, but may not be able to vote for themselves • There are several rules regarding contributions, including that over $25 may be by cheque or money order or by a method that clearly shows where the funds originated. • There is a limit on the amount a candidate can make to their own campaign • Campaign expenses include expenses incurred for goods and services in relation to an election; the replacement value of any goods held in inventory from a previous election; the equivalent value of any contribution of goods and services for use in whole or part • There are spending limits • There are campaign finance rules, dealt with through the Municipal Elections Act. A campaign bank account must be open before spending funds or accepting contributions. All monetary contributions must be deposited into the account • Candidates and third-party advertisers must file their financial statements on or before 2pm on March 31, 2023 • Candidates can close their campaigns and file their financial statement after voting day until January 3, 2023 • Voting Day is October 24 Former LaSalle CAO and Mayor for the Town of LaSalle, Ken Antaya, then spoke about what can be expected with being involved in public service. In running for political office, “You are committing your time and privacy in an effort to make your community a better place to live,” he said. “Being elected to political office is a rush; it’s maddening, it’s fulfilling, it will keep you up at night, will challenge your integrity and commitment, you will feel like your family life is suffering, but it could end up being the most rewarding public service experience of your life,” Antaya said. Those who are elected will feel great as they accomplish goals with fellow Council members. They will be called on to make decisions on matters that will sometimes be complex or controversial. “Any of those decisions will have longterm consequences for your municipality that extend beyond your four-year term of office,” he said, adding decisions should be made in the context of the municipality’s plan for long-term health and welfare for the community. He explained the role of town administration and Council, and how the two parts work together. A council member is often a first point of contact for ratepayers who have questions or concerns about local issues. “While individual council members

do not have the authority to direct staff to undertake any particular action, they can help in answering questions, finding solutions, or facilitating interaction with administration. A smooth council/staff relationship is evident to the ratepayer, as is one that struggles.” He explained Council member responsibilities include supporting the municipality in its operations, while ensuring the public and municipality’s wellbeing and interests are maintained. “As a Council member you have main roles to play in your municipality, as a representative, a policy maker, and a steward,” he said. “One of the most common downfalls of aspiring candidates is the decision [of which] side of controversial issues you stand. If a candidate runs an election on a single issue, or has an axe to grind, it is best they save their time and effort and allow someone with a more noble passion to have a chance at the seat.” He said municipal operations must align with legislation, regulations, and other provincial policies. Candidates need to be aware of that, especially when making election promises. Antaya also explained there are generally two types of decisions when one is on Council; the popular one and the right one. “Rarely is the popular decision the right one, but it does happen. This decision can lead to anxious moments between representatives and constituents. This is where commitment to your opinion counts. Constituents will respect your position as long as you have a solid, logical approach and that you did not let politics weigh your opinion. An impactful decision, on any issue, normally can take many steps and longterm considerations, Antaya added. “It is important to note a Council member’s responsibility is to support decisions that will better serve the diverse needs of the entire municipality.” He also spoke of accountability and transparency, and the Code of Conducts council members have to abide by. In Essex, the two main contacts for election inquiries are Robert Auger, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, and Shelley Brown, Deputy Clerk. They can be contacted by calling 519-776-7336 ext 1100 or emailing clerks@essex.ca. Information specific to Essex’s Municipal Election can be found at https:// elections.essex.ca/, including the candidate nomination package. Essex only accepts nominations in-person at the Clerk’s Office. “One of the big reasons why we are requiring those registrations and the filing of the Form 1 – the nomination – together with the Form 2 endorsements at the Clerk’s Office is because it is really a good opportunity for [Brown] and myself to meet with that prospective candidate.” Those thinking of running may have questions and are encouraged to make an appointment with Brown or Auger to ask questions. The Town does have hard copies of the candidate nomination package for those who would like one.

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by Sylene Argent The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) kicked-off what is shaping up to be a fun and interactive summer with a grand reopening event on Sunday, which featured live music, in addition to demonstrations of the printing press, inside the repair garage, and of candles, textiles, and icecream. The idea for the event was to bring the village to life, CTMHV Curator,

Lisa Wacheski, said. “We are celebrating opening up and showing what we have,” she said, noting there are plenty of areas to visit and learn from throughout the Heritage Village. Over the course of the event, around 45 volunteers helped out in an array of capacities, some dressed in historic garb and showing off antiques in the Museum’s possession. While attendees visited the historic homes

and buildings along the pathway winding through the Heritage Village, they were able to listen to live music from Cedar Island Syncopators, stop by the General Store to buy candy, and watch as some of the Museum’s vintage cars pass along. In addition, visitors were able to look around in the EMS, Transportation, Masonic, and Motorcycle museums onsite, and check out the RC plane displays, which Continued on Page 28

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